The Restaurant That Feels Like Grandma’s House

In Glen Rose, there is a restaurant where the food tastes like childhood and every guest is treated like family. This Texas Country Reporter Classic introduces Two Grannies, a one-of-a-kind café founded by lifelong friends June Thomas and Gloria Whitley. After more than 50 years of friendship, the two women noticed something missing in modern life: the simple act of gathering around a table for a Sunday-style meal. So they decided to do something about it. Serving homestyle comfort food like fried chicken, cornbread, mashed potatoes, pot roast, fried okra, and chicken and dumplings, Two Grannies feels less like a restaurant and more like a visit to grandma’s house. But the food is only part of the experience. From the moment you walk through the door, guests are greeted with hugs, conversation, and genuine warmth. It is a place built on kindness, friendship, and the belief that people still need to feel seen, welcomed, and loved. More than a business, Two Grannies is a reminder of what happens when people simply do what they do best. In a world that often feels rushed and disconnected, June and Gloria have created something rare: a place where comfort food feeds the body and human connection feeds the soul. Two Grannies' is now closed June Thomas and Gloria Whitley Glen Rose, TX Tik Tok ► https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMR7EpeVw/ Facebook ►   / texascountryreporter   Instagram ►   / texascountryreporter   Texas Country Reporter #849 12-6-2003