5 Underrated Restaurants in Downtown, College Station TX Worth Trying
Updated 11 October 2026 · 9 restaurants in Downtown, College Station TX considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This list picks five restaurants connected to Downtown College Station TX that hold a Google rating of 4.4 or higher with fewer than 400 reviews. Nine qualifying businesses were considered, and the ranking follows the Google rating. Each entry lists the address, hours and price where Google shows one, along with features and themes from reviews. It suits diners who want to try well-rated places that have a smaller review count so far.
#1
Nova Eatery - College Station
★ 5 (125 Google reviews)Restaurant
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Nova Eatery on Park Place in College Station is rated 5 on Google from 125 reviews. It is closed on Mondays and open for lunch and dinner on other days, with Saturday hours from 11 am to 9:30 pm. The listing shows wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating and toilet. Reviewers mention a modern fusion setting, street corn empanadas with flavorful filling, rosemary flaming fajitas, and a server who was attentive and chatty. No price range is listed.
Best for: fusion dishes and group dining
- Address
- 1713 Park Pl Ste 104, College Station, TX 77840, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–3 pm, 4:30–9:30 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 11 am–9:30 pm; Sun 11 am–9 pm; Thu 11 am–3 pm, 4:30–9 pm; Tue 11 am–3 pm, 4:30–9 pm; Wed 11 am–3 pm, 4:30–9 pm
#2
Trackside Kolache & Pizzarama
★ 4.9 (272 Google reviews)Bakery and Cake Shop$1–10 per person
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Trackside Kolache and Pizzarama on Holleman Drive South is rated 4.9 on Google from 272 reviews, with a listed price range of $1 to $10. It opens early on weekdays and stays open into the evening, with Saturday open until 11 pm. Features include dine-in, takeaway, free parking and dogs allowed. Reviewers mention a specialty pizza with garlic bread, a juicy sausage kolache, and cinnamon rolls that sell out early.
Best for: budget kolaches and pizza
- Address
- 3168 Holleman Dr S Ste 100, College Station, TX 77845, United States
- Hours
- Fri 6:30 am–2 pm, 4–11 pm; Mon 6:30 am–2 pm, 4–10 pm; Sat 7 am–11 pm; Sun 8 am–3 pm; Thu 6:30 am–2 pm, 4–10 pm; Tue 6:30 am–2 pm, 4–10 pm; Wed 6:30 am–2 pm, 4–10 pm
#3
KinderHill Brew Lab
★ 4.8 (284 Google reviews)Brewpub
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KinderHill Brew Lab on West 31st Street in Bryan is a brewpub rated 4.8 on Google from 284 reviews. Hours are 5 to 10 pm on Friday, noon to 10 pm on Saturday, noon to 6 pm on Sunday and 5 to 9 pm on Thursday, with Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday closed. The listing shows wheelchair access to the car park, entrance and toilet. Reviewers mention craft beer, Detroit-style pizza, a Wild Garlic pizza, and space for children to move around.
Best for: craft beer and Detroit-style pizza
- Address
- 505 W 31st St, Bryan, TX 77803, United States
- Hours
- Fri 5–10 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 12–10 pm; Sun 12–6 pm; Thu 5–9 pm; Tue Closed; Wed Closed
#4
Champion Pizza
★ 4.7 (360 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant
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Champion Pizza on Texas Avenue South in College Station has a 4.7 Google rating from 360 reviews. It is closed on Mondays, open 11 am to 9 pm from Tuesday through Saturday, and open 11 am to 8 pm on Sunday. The listing shows wheelchair access to the car park, entrance, seating and toilet. Reviewers mention a Margherita with pesto, a lasagna pizza, a crust with good balance and garlic knots. One reviewer found the pizza generic.
Best for: Margherita and lasagna pizza
- Address
- 2008 Texas Ave S, College Station, TX 77840, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–9 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 11 am–9 pm; Sun 11 am–8 pm; Thu 11 am–9 pm; Tue 11 am–9 pm; Wed 11 am–9 pm
#5
Marfa Texas Kitchen
★ 4.7 (311 Google reviews)Restaurant
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Marfa Texas Kitchen on Greens Prairie Road in College Station has a 4.7 Google rating from 311 reviews. It is closed on Mondays and opens for lunch and dinner on other days, with Saturday hours from 10 am to 10 pm. Google lists wheelchair access to the car park, entrance, seating and toilet. Reviewers mention fig and goat cheese, calamari with a spicy sauce, coconut shrimp tacos, chicken fried steak and red velvet cake.
Best for: Texas comfort plates and small bites
- Address
- 1551 Greens Prairie Rd Ste 100, College Station, TX 77845, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–2:30 pm, 4–10 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 10 am–10 pm; Sun 10 am–9:30 pm; Thu 11 am–2:30 pm, 4–9:30 pm; Tue 11 am–2:30 pm, 4–9:30 pm; Wed 11 am–2:30 pm, 4–9:30 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 9 restaurants in Downtown, College Station TX with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then rated 4.4 or higher on Google but with fewer than 400 reviews. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 11 October 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- For an early start, Trackside Kolache & Pizzarama opens at 6:30 am.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated restaurant on this list?
Nova Eatery - College Station ranks first, with a Google rating of 5 from 125 reviews. Trackside Kolache & Pizzarama is second at 4.9 from 272 reviews.
Which restaurants in Downtown, College Station TX are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Trackside Kolache & Pizzarama, at 11 pm.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Trackside Kolache & Pizzarama $1–10. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Trackside Kolache & Pizzarama.
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