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Best Dessert restaurants nearby in Pharr

Coffee Clurb

Coffee Clurb

4.9
(100+)
• $
$0 delivery fee • 2.0 mi • 27 min
"Ate the BREAKFAST SANDWICH COMBO before I could take a picture! Portion was good sandwich was big! And good decent side of hasbrowns! It was very good and fresh! WOODSTOCK HONEY SPICED ICED LATTE was delicious I had to also try their CLURB LATTE very tasty latte would definitely order again from here!"
"The only thing I will say is if you order coffee to go, you should put a sticker on the hole where the straw goes because if the DoorDash delivery driver is not careful, the coffee will spill out of the bag."
Breakfast Sandwich Combo
Made On A Croissant, 2 Eggs, Choice Of 1 Meat & 1 Cheese. Side Of Hash Brown Or Fruit
$9.26
Banana Rama
16oz. 2 Shots Espresso, Homemade Banana Syrup, Choice Of Milk. Topped With Banana Brown Sugar Cold Foam And Banana Chips
$8.92
KD's Avocado Toast
Multigrain Toast, Fresh Mashed Avocado, Sunny Side Egg, 2 Strips Of Bacon Topped With Everything Bagel Seasoning
$7.94
Clurb Latte
16oz. 2 Shots Espresso, French Vanilla, Lechera, Brown Sugar Topped With French Vanilla Cold Foam & Dash Of Cinnamon
$8.82
Sonic Drive-In

Sonic Drive-In

4.5
(2k+)
• Burgers • Fast Food
$0 delivery fee • 2.8 mi • 25 min
"guys, the Footlong Quarter Pound Coney was so flipping good and when it came to adding my relish and such it was so GOOD"
"I usually love sonic it's a classic for us but on my order my burger tasted like it had mustard and I don't like that and the fries were filled but extremely salty."
SONIC Blasts®
Candy and cookie pieces and Real Ice Cream the way they should be. All mixed up.
$6.69
Mozzarella Sticks
Crispy on the outside, gooey on the inside. Melty, real mozzarella cheese, breaded and fried to perfection. Dunking in a side dipping cup of creamy marinara sauce is a must. ***Please choose your dipping sauce preference below.
$5.64
Famous Slushes
So good, they're famous. That's probably all you need to know. Oh, and they’re only at SONIC.
$3.72
Sodas
More options of cold, bubbly refreshments with your choice of flavor add-ins, all served over our famous SONIC ice.
$3.58
IHOP

IHOP

4.4
(2k+)
• Chicken • Milk Shakes
$0 delivery fee • 5.0 mi • 33 min
"Breakfast Sampler was amazing!The Classic was missing the avocado that I purchased 🫤"
"The milkshake is very small dint even gave me an option for size, the pancakes where over cooked and eggs where not cook well"
Breakfast Sampler
Two eggs* your way, 2 custom cured hickory-smoked bacon strips, 2 pork sausage links, 2 thick-cut pieces of ham, golden hash browns & 2 fluffy buttermilk pancakes.
$16.93
Fruit Juices
16 oz apple or orange juice
$3.34
Hickory-Smoked Bacon Strips
Gluten-friendly
$3.74
Pork Sausage Links
Gluten-friendly
$3.68
Corner Bakery Cafe

Corner Bakery Cafe

4.6
(1k+)
• Healthy • Sweets
$0 delivery fee • 5.8 mi • 31 min
"The Eggs were fluffy, the pancakes were PERFECT, and the Bacon was so crispy exactly how I like it. 10/10 I loved everything!"
"Once again, I LOVED it all! The pancakes had the best homemade flavor, and the Eggs were cooked just right with the perfect amount of fluffiness. 10/10 I will definitely keep ordering from here!"
Choose Two
Choose from any* 1/2 panini, 1/2 sandwich, cup of soup, cafe salad, cafe pasta *premium choices may generate an upcharge at some locations
$19.19
Berry & Almond Overnight Oats
Quaker rolled oats, low-fat vanilla yogurt, green apple, banana, dried cranberries, toasted almonds, strawberry and blueberry (served with raisin pecan sweet crisp)
$9.42
Buttermilk Pancakes
four fluffy buttermilk pancakes; add a side of bacon and / or scrambled eggs (where available)
$13.06
Chicken Carbonara
grilled chicken, bacon, peas, linguine, carbonara
$16.32
Denny's

Denny's

4.3
(1k+)
• Breakfast & Brunch • Family Meals
$0 delivery fee • 3.8 mi • 31 min
"The ham was well done, the bacon was crispy the way I asked for them . The hashbrowns were crispy well done and not just all white looking potatoes!!! Very satisfied !"
"The hashbrowns with cheese that I paid extra for looked really sad — super dry, barely any cheese, and honestly just unappealing. The dish they came in was mostly empty.... like they hardly put any in there..."
Build Your Own Grand Slam®
Contains egg, dairy, soybeans, wheat, & gluten; may contain tree nuts & sesame. Pick any four items and make it your own.
$12.12
Grand Slamwich®
Our signature breakfast in every bite! Two scrambled eggs, all-pork sausage, Applewood-smoked bacon, ham and American cheese between two slices of golden-grilled sourdough bread with a delectable maple spice spread. Served with crispy hash browns.
$14.3
Lumberjack Slam®
Hit the spot every time with two fluffy buttermilk pancakes, grilled ham, two Applewood-smoked bacon strips, two all-pork sausage links, two eggs* made to order, crispy hash browns and white toast.
$15.76
All-American Slam®
Contains egg, dairy, soybeans, wheat, & gluten; may contain tree nuts & sesame. Nothing says home like three scrambled eggs with cheddar cheese, two Applewood-Smoked bacon strips, two all-pork sausage links, crispy hash browns, and white toast.
$14.04
RERU Heavenly Crave

RERU Heavenly Crave

4.9
(60+)
• Brunch • Sandwiches
$0 delivery fee • 6.4 mi • 28 min
"Very kind owner. What I had originally ordered was out of stock and was going to be a longer wait. She gave me the larger size instead. The charcuterie box is both beautiful and delicious!"
"Got the Medium Grazing Box - Grazing Box Perfect for 3-4 and it was absolutely perfect!!"
Solo Box
Weekly specials of charcuterie meat, one artisanal cheese, assorted seasonal fresh fruit, dried fruits, assorted nuts, dip, & crackers
$13.64
Small Box
2 People 3 Cheeses, 2 meats
$36.75
Lady
6-7 people
$84
Duo Box
Weekly specials of two Charcuterie meat, two artisanal cheese, assorted seasonal fresh fruit, dried fruit. Assorted nuts, dip, & crackers.
$26.25
Jason's Deli

Jason's Deli

4.7
(3k+)
• Deli • Sandwiches
$0 delivery fee • 1.9 mi • 22 min
"Jason's Hot Pastrami Sandwich is, I'm pretty sure, made by the gods. It's so rich and decadent that I'm salivating just thinking about it. Their strawberry shortcake is always fresh and fluffy, and the cream is delightful. Their chili is the perfect blend of spicy and hearty. They never disappoint."
"F or a couple weeks we have been getting the build your own salad. I don't know who the artist is that is making the salads but chefs kiss to you! Not only is the salad just an amazing deal but whoever crafts it knows exactly where to put things. The placement of the berries in the sunflower seeds next to the cucumber and hummus with the carrots etc..... you deserves raise!! Always fresh. Always top shelf ingredients . I just finished it and I can't wait for tomorrow to order another. "
Santa Fe Chicken Sandwich
Grilled, 100% antibiotic-free chicken breast, bacon, Swiss, guacamole, tomato, 1000 Island dressing, on toasted multigrain wheat. Served with chips (150-160 cal) or baked chips (110 cal) and a pickle (5 cal). Choose a Full or Half sandwich, or enjoy our Manager's Special - a Half sandwich served with your choice of soup, fruit, or Mac & Cheese.
$14.7
Build Your Own Salad
Select your favorite ingredients and we'll prepare it for you. You can choose your greens, toppings and dressing, then add a protein, avocado or soup for just a little bit more if you like.
$15.41
Chicken Alfredo
Grilled chicken breast, penne pasta, Alfredo sauce, Asiago. Served with herb focaccia.
$15.27
California Club
Roasted turkey breast, bacon, Swiss, guacamole, tomato, field greens, mayo, on a toasted croissant. Choice of one side: fresh fruit, steamed veggies, baked chips or blue corn chips with salsa. Choose a Full or Half sandwich, or enjoy our Manager's Special - a Half sandwich served with your choice of soup, fruit, or Mac & Cheese.
$14.51
Edible

Edible

4.3
(30+)
• Gifts • Desserts
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
Simply Edible™ Bouquet
Sometimes simple treats are the sweetest ones of all. Send our Simply Edible fruit bouquet to celebrate a birthday, commemorate a graduation, or just because. Crafted with all your fresh fruit favorites, this fruit gift basket specializes in making otherwise ordinary days feel like sweet, spectacular moments worth celebrating and remembering. No occasion is too big or too small. *Container may vary.
$41.49
Mini Happy Birthday Dessert & Balloon Party Kit
This sweet and exciting gift bundle is full of surprises! First, choose a Bakeshop™ treat, plus a Happy Birthday balloon, and then round it out with a petite dipped arrangement. *Balloon design may vary.
$42.99
Occasion Balloons
Assorted balloons for various occasions. Choose from: Happy Birthday, Thank You, Get Well, Smile, Happy Anniversary, Congrats, I Love You, Thinking of You and Good Luck. *Balloon design may vary.
$9.33
Happy Birthday Platter
This birthday fruit platter includes an assortment of chocolate covered strawberries dipped in cake batter white chocolate and rolled in mini sequin sprinkles, strawberries dipped in our gourmet, semisweet chocolate, and chocolate-dipped apple wedges with signature Swizzle®. Fresh berries and miniature cakes complete this celebratory fruit platter. Each miniature cake is made from fresh pineapple dipped in cake batter white chocolate and topped with mini sequin sprinkles.
$79.98
Kolache Factory [Corporate-7290]

Kolache Factory [Corporate-7290]

4.6
(700+)
• American • Kolaches
$0 delivery fee • 7.6 mi • 44 min
"love ordering from here whenever I have a group over for breakfast! everything is always so good"
"First time I really didn't like Bacon, Egg & Cheese. Something was off. My son didn't like his & I couldn't even finish mine. Cheese is bad or something. Taste & texture were not good. He enjoyed his Apple kolache."
Bacon, Egg & Cheese
Perfectly cooked eggs, filled with bacon and cheese make eating breakfast on the go a breeze with no mess. A clean kitchen and a clean shirt...who knew life could be so easy? - Pork Product
$4.32
Sausage, Egg & Cheese
Ground sausage tossed in with our perfectly cooked eggs and topped with some cheese. Yeah, it’s pretty darn good, and I hear topping it with apple jelly takes it to the next level! - Pork Product
$4.33
Hot Polish Sausage
We take a large Vienna Beef Sausage that has been perfectly seasoned with red pepper and then wrap it in our special kolache dough to give this polish sausage just enough kick. - All Beef
$4.86
Sausage & Cheese
Link smoked sausage with American cheese - our #1 seller in Texas! - Pork product
$3.25
Amara Bakery & Coffee

Amara Bakery & Coffee

Latte • Bakery
$0 delivery fee • 9.4 mi • 41 min
Farther away
$5 off on $30+
Tortuga Latte
Caramel + mocha - delicious combination.
$7.83
Chori Toast
Chorizo• Egg • Cheese • Avocado
$7.12
Combo 1
Espresso with steamed milk; iced or hot.
$13.4
Latte
Ham • Egg • Chesse • Avocado
$7.77
Enigma Coffee Haus

Enigma Coffee Haus

4.7
(400+)
• Coffee & Tea • Espresso
$0 delivery fee • 17.0 mi • 47 min
Farther away
"Very well protected. Super tasty. I would definitely order again. Coffee is fresh and it's a great size."
"The coffee is always flavorful and delicious, and everything is packaged really well and securely sealed. You can tell they put care into their orders. Definitely recommend if you’re looking for a great cup of coffee! ❤️"
Oatmilk Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso
A people's favorite, Savor the bold kick of espresso perfectly balanced with the sweetness of brown sugar in our Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso. Expertly crafted espresso shots are shaken with rich pure brown sugar
$7.32
Iced Banana Bread Latte
Rich brown sugar, delightful banana syrup, a hint of cinnamon, and creamy oat milk, topped with creamy banana cold foam.
$8.77
Iced Caramel Macchiato
Indulge in the perfect harmony of espresso, milk, and caramel with our Iced Caramel Macchiato. Smooth espresso poured over ice, topped with creamy milk, and finished with a drizzle caramel syrup
$6.84
Iced Vanilla Latte
Iced vanilla latte a cool and creamy coffee beverage featuring espresso, milk, and a touch of sweet vanilla syrup, served over ice for a refreshing treat.
$6.92
Rudy's Country Store and BBQ

Rudy's Country Store and BBQ

4.7
(1k+)
• American • Barbecue & Smokehouse
$0 delivery fee • 3.0 mi • 32 min
"I received my order and something was missing. I called the store and the manager immediately arranged to fix the problem. I appreciated the quick call to action. The food is good and the amazing customer service ensures that I will be a repeat customer. Thank you! "
"Food was fast, fresh, soooo yummy!! 3 lbs of turkey from here was perfect for my little Friendsgiving of 6-8 people. We got so many extra little things that I didn't ask for but made a big difference- a loaf of bread, onions, jalapeños, extra butter. Would definitely order again."
Sandwich
Our sandwiches come with approximately 1/3 pound of the meat of your choice and a buttered and toasted bun.
$9.6
Moist Brisket
Moist brisket is seasoned with our Rudy's Rub and smoked slow overnight. Moist is marbled with fat.
$21.07
Smoked Potato
Grade A corn on the cob, served with or without melted butter.
$11.06
Large Drink
Turkey Breast is rubbed with salad dressing, seasoned with a rosemary sage spice and smoked for approximately 1½ hours.
$3.7
JuiceUs

JuiceUs

4.8
(700+)
• American • Juice Bars & Smoothies
$0 delivery fee • 5.7 mi • 34 min
"That Hawaiian poke bowl is no joke!!!! Size, taste, and calorie friendly!? One of the workers checked on me while eating and my mouth was kind full but I could not get this dumb smile off my face. Best bowl I've had in a while for the price. This might be my new poke place."
"The Caprese Chicken Ciabatta was amazingly good and still warm when we got it! The toast was great as well. The Lavend Coffee On Ice is not very sweet but still has a very good distinct flavor. The Golden Milk Smoothie was very creamy and tasted like Chai almost. They were so fast and even wrote a sweet note on our delivery bag! I would totally recommend this place!!"
EggMamas
Our brunch baby! A healthy, delicious way to start your day! Breakfast Sandwich with toasted bun, Cage Free Organic Eggs, Uncured and Nitrate Free Turkey Bacon, Topped with All Natural Swiss Cheese and Homemade Sriracha Sauce
$7.67
Acai Bowl
Best Acai Bowl ever! Our organic brazilian berry topped with Bananas, Strawberries and Blueberries, Homemade Granola, Organic Coconut Flakes, Chia Seeds and Raw Honey
$8.36
Puro Protein
A powerhouse blend of protein, ripe bananas, almond butter, sweet dates, and a dash of cinnamon, all mixed with almond milk. Topped with our crunchy homemade granola for the perfect post-workout or anytime boost.
$8.59
G6 Green Balance
Green Apple, Parsley, Spinach, Lime and Ginger. Detox, - Weight Loss and anti Inflammatory.
$5.65
FLORA BRUNCH & CAFE

FLORA BRUNCH & CAFE

4.5
(30+)
• American • Cafe
$0 delivery fee • 2.7 mi • 28 min
"Delicious, tasty, and soft fajitas! Salsas were tasty as well! Love the floral details and fresh cilantro."
"The tortilla was a small tortilla and they only gave me one. For 5 dlls I would think the portion would be a bit bigger. Even stripes tacos are bigger than that and for less price."
Breakfast Taco
Egg of your choice served in your choice of tortilla.
$5.85
Chilaquiles
Crispy tortilla chips bathed in red or green salsa, topped with crema, queso fresco, onion, and eggs with a side of refried beans.
$20.99
Biscoff Lotus
Thick-cut brioche French toast dusted with powdered sugar and served with fresh fruit and syrup.
$13.21
French Toast
Tender fajita tacos served with papas bravas and a side of roasted bone marrow.
$15.94
Smoothie King

Smoothie King

4.8
(700+)
• American • Juice Bars & Smoothies
$0 delivery fee • 3.7 mi • 28 min
"The Acai Cocoa Haze™ was so delicious! just the right amount of chocolate to satisfy my sweet. The fruit was fresh and it was good! I also had the Keto Champ™ Berry and that was tasty as well! Will definitely order from here again!"
"Acai Cocoa Haze™ and its 50% air. I'm just very confused due to it being more full before. It used to be fruits touching the top. Now it's under the lid?!? Literally ordered a Go Coconuts Bowl ™ and it touch the top. So why not for this bowl? It used to be like that. Not sure if it's worth to order again tbh."
Acai Cocoa Haze™
Dive into the rich and fruity flavors of this bowl, with nutrient-rich Açaí base topped with Purely Elizabeth® Granola, Diced Strawberries, Sliced Banana, Cocoa Nibs and Chocolate Hazelnut Drizzle. Allergens: Tree Nuts (Hazelnuts)
$14.27
Angel Food™
Strawberries*, Bananas, Nonfat Milk, Turbinado *contains added sugar. We recommend selecting "Angel Food Slim" if you prefer strawberries without added sugar. Allergens: Nonfat Milk (milk)
$10.39
Peanut Power Plus™
Bananas, Dates, Peanut Butter, Non-Fat Milk, Protein Blend. Allergens: Peanut Butter (peanuts), Protein Blend (milk), Nonfat Milk (milk)
$12.1
Peanut Power Plus™ Chocolate
Bananas, Dates, Peanut Butter, Nonfat Milk, Protein Blend, 100% Cocoa. Allergens: Peanut Butter (peanuts), Protein Blend (milk), Nonfat Milk (milk)
$11.91
Taco Palenque

Taco Palenque

4.5
(5k+)
• Mexican • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee • 10.3 mi • 44 min
"Beef Fajitas Burrito and the Combo BfFajita Quesad 2 were good. Always soft tortillas, tender beef and good beans."
"Love that the tortillas are fully cooked and the tacos come with all the "fixings." (Cilantro, lime, pico de gallo, salsa, etc.) The meat is always tender and doesn't have so many spices like in other places."
Casero Tacos Combo
Two casero tacos- warm freshly made flour tortillas stuffed with premium sirloin, creamy refried beans, and Mexican red rice. The two tacos are paired with fideo soup and drink.
$13.91
Large Drink
32 oz. of the most popular beverages that go with any meal! We offer Hi-C Fruit Punch, Fanta Apple, Pibb Xtra, Powerade, Fanta Orange, Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Sprite, Sweet Tea, Unsweet Tea, Jamaica, and Horchata.
$4.25
Pirata Taco
Two soft flour tortillas stuffed with tender, juicy fajitas, creamy refried beans, and melted cheddar cheese — the signature creation that earned us the name “Home of the Pirata.”
$7.74
Fajita Taco
A warm, fresh flour tortilla wrapped around our premium, juicy grilled fajitas, perfectly seasoned for flavor in every bite.
$7.62
Paris Bakery Plus

Paris Bakery Plus

Bakery • Cakes
$0 delivery fee • 2.1 mi • 30 min
Sándwich de Ensalada de Pollo Bigote / Bigote Chicken Salad Sandwich Only
1 ensalada de pollo receta original y sándwich en pan de bigote. / 1 original recipe chicken salad and sandwich in bigote bread.
$8.99
Sándwich de Ensalada de Pollo Chipotle Bigote / Bigote Chipotle Chicken Salad Sandwich Only
1 chipotle con almendras, ensalada de pollo receta original y sándwich en pan de bigote. / 1 chipotle with almonds, original recipe chicken salad and sandwich in bigote bread.
$8.99
Sándwich Club de Jamón Premium / Extra Lean Premium Ham Club Sandwich
1 sándwich club de jamón premium, pan multigrano, lechuga crujiente, queso Pepper Jack, tomate, pepinillo y pimiento jalapeño por un lado. / 1 extra lean premium ham club sandwich, multigrain bread, crisp and crunchy lettuce, Pepper Jack cheese, tomato, pickle and jalapeño pepper on one side.
$8.99
Bisquet de Jamón y Tocino / Ham and Bacon Bisquet
1 bisquet, jamón premium, tocino y queso Pepper Jack. / 1 bisquet, extra lean premium ham, bacon and Pepper Jack cheese.
$4.55
Villa Del Mar Restaurant

Villa Del Mar Restaurant

4.6
(200+)
• Seafood
$0 delivery fee • 9.7 mi • 42 min
Farther away
Combo 2
3 chicharrones served with rice, garden salad, fries.
$15.03
Fish and Shrimp Soup (Medium)
Fish and shrimp soup served with 3 chicharrones, rice
$15.78
Shrimp Soup (Large)
3 chicharrones, 3 shrimps, served with rice, green salad, fries.
$16.35
Lemonade
Shrimp soup served with 3 chicharrones, rice.
$4.54
Cocinita café

Cocinita café

4.3
(500+)
• Mexican • Breakfast
$0 delivery fee • 4.6 mi • 34 min
"Out of all the places i've been this one has the best Caldo De Res. It was so delicious and flavorful I would definitely recommend and wish I could have gave it more stars. "
"Caldo De Res was so good lots of vegetables meat so good lots of flavor"
Potato & Egg Taco orden (3)
The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.
$7.47
Bacon & Egg Taco orden (3)
Comes with choice of sauce.
$7.89
Chorizo & Egg Taco orden (3)
Served with beans
$7.53
Pancake Plate
Two eggs, two pancakes and a fruit cup.
$6.05
Boise Bill's Powered by Jason's Deli

Boise Bill's Powered by Jason's Deli

4.5
(40+)
• Fast Food • Comfort Food
$0 delivery fee • 5.2 mi • 36 min
"the potatoes are awesome. We did not get our full order, which was disappointing. That being said, we reached out to door dash and received a refund for what was missing."
"The Ranch Hand was delicious! I would definitely order again! portions are big"
The Ranch Hand
One of Bill's big, fluffy potatoes filled up with tender, tasty diced chicken breast, a load of cheddar, crumbled bacon, butter, sour cream, some green onions and a generous drizzle of Ranch. Yee haw to this one.
$14.38
The Rancher's Club
A big fluffy potato filled with a tender, tasty diced chicken breast, Southwest spices, gobs of shredded cheddar, butter, pico de gallo, and sour cream. Good cluck finishing this bad boy.
$17.95
The Cluckster
A Texas-sides fluffy potato chock-full of really tasty beef chili, a mess of cheddar, chopped red onion and butter. This one would put Texas on the map if it wasn't there already.
$14.73
The Laredo Potato
Every potato could use a sidekick
$12.54

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