Ward’s Cafe in Round Rock

1981? - 2015?

Photo of Former Location of Ward’s Cafe
 — 1826 B N Mays St, Round Rock, Texas 78664
© Atomic Moose

Formerly

1826 B N Mays St, Round Rock, Texas 78664

(512) 388-6353

Description — Permanently Closed

Also known as “Mom’s Cafe” and the “Self Storage Cafe,” Ward’s Cafe operated on North Mays Street in Round Rock starting around the early 1980s.1 After a hiatus of a couple of decades,2 the restaurant was reestablished in 2004.3 Menu items included pancakes, chicken fried steak, hamburgers, pot roast, meat loaf, and King Ranch chicken.2

Unfortunately, the cafe closed around 2015.4 5

References

  1. Trio appointed to work on sign law, Austin American-Statesman, Nov 6, 1981 

  2. Ward’s Cafe, Yelp  2

  3. On The Record - New Openings, Austin American-Statesman, Oct 14, 2004 

  4. Public Notice, Austin American-Statesman, Sep 19, 2015 

  5. Esewellhart Review, TripAdvisor, Nov 2015 

FAQ

  1. Is Ward’s Cafe in Round Rock really gone?
    Yes, it really is.
  2. It’s permanently closed?
    Yes. Sorry.
  3. Do you understand my pain right now?
    Just try to remember the good times.

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Timeline

  • 2015 September 19

    The property located at 1826 N. Mays Street, Round Rock, TX 78664, formally known as Mom’s Restaurant and Mini Storage has been sold.
    Public Notice
    • “Public Notice”
    • Austin American-Statesman
    • Sep 19, 2015
    • Newspapers.com
  • 2004 October 14

    Wards Cafe, 1826 B. N. Mays St.; William Ward and Ramona Ward.
    On The Record - New Openings
    • “On The Record - New Openings”
    • Austin American-Statesman
    • Oct 14, 2004
    • Newspapers.com
  • 1981 November 4

    Linda Ward, who operates Ward’s Cafe, gathered ….
    Sign loophole draws defense in Round Rock
    • “Sign loophole draws defense in Round Rock”
    • Austin American-Statesman
    • Nov 4, 1981
    • Newspapers.com