Texas Favorite Grandy’s Is Almost Gone With Just 11 Locations Remain Across the State

Only 11 Grandy’s restaurants are left standing in Texas, and if you grew up loving those legendary rolls and chicken-fried steaks like me, this story will hit you right in the feels.

Only 11 Grandy’s Left in Texas: What Happened to Our Comfort-Food Classic?

There was a time when walking into Grandy’s felt like stepping into your grandma’s kitchen, if your grandma had a buffet line and handed you a tray. The smell of fried chicken, mashed potatoes, and those legendary soft rolls hit you like a warm hug from the 1980s.

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For me, the Grandy's in Abilene used to be a weekend tradition back in the day. I’d load up a plate at the breakfast buffet and scarf down massive quantities of food. Oh, an those epic rolls? I'd dunk them straight into mashed potatoes and gravy like a happy outlaw. Was it fine dining? Nope. But it hit the spot every single time.

And now? There are only 11 Grandy’s left in Texas, and just 16 total across the entire United States. Let that sink in for a second. A restaurant that once dotted the map is now clinging to a handful of locations, a comfort-food time capsule barely hanging on.

Where You Can Still Find a Grandy’s in Texas

If you’re craving that nostalgic home-style fix, you’ll have to road-trip for it. As of now, the remaining Texas locations include:

• Plano
• Garland
• Dallas (two locations)
• Irving
• Balch Springs
• Sherman
• Texarkana
• Victoria
• El Paso

That’s it. Eleven total. Each one feels like a living relic of a simpler, tastier time.

What Happened to Grandy’s?

Back in the ’80s and early ’90s, Grandy’s was booming. They served fast, familiar Southern comfort, including fried chicken, catfish, and cinnamon rolls that made church folks late to service. But things changed.

Ownership flipped several times. The brand lost its consistency. Bigger chains like Cracker Barrel and Golden Corral started dominating the homestyle scene, while fast-casual spots stole the weekday crowd. Rising costs, tighter margins, and shifting tastes sealed the deal.

Why Grandy's In Texas Means Something

Sure, it’s “just a restaurant chain,” but Grandy’s meant something to a lot of Texans, including me. It was affordable, familiar, and friendly. It was the kind of place you could eat good food without feeling rushed. For towns like Abilene, it was a gathering spot, a little slice of home.

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If you spot one of those last 11 Grandy’s, stop in. Order the roll. Dunk it in the gravy. And taste a bite of Texas history before it’s gone for good.