Scales Cafe is the reason a lot of people make the drive to McDade. This tiny, beloved cafe on US-290 serves home-style comfort food and chicken-fried steak with a loyal following that reaches well beyond town limits. Don’t be surprised by a wait at lunch.

Good to know

• Type: Home-style cafe
• Typical price: $10–20
• Google rating: 4.8 stars (203 reviews)
• Address: 1606 US-290, McDade, TX 78650

Hours

• MondayClosed
• Tuesday8:30 AM to 7 PM
• Wednesday8:30 AM to 7 PM
• Thursday8:30 AM to 7 PM
• Friday8:30 AM to 7 PM
• Saturday8:30 AM to 7 PM
• SundayClosed

Contact & directions

Frequently asked questions

Where is Scales Cafe located?

Scales Cafe is located at 1606 US-290, McDade, TX 78650, in McDade, Texas.

What are Scales Cafe’s hours?

Hours vary by day; see the schedule above for Scales Cafe’s current hours.

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