The Tilted Windmill

The Tilted Windmill An Eclectic Cafe with an extensive Coffee & Tea collection, in-house Bakery, Breakfast & Lunch

The following post is one in which I thought never NEEDED to be written. But alas, here we are having to express a disap...
08/16/2026

The following post is one in which I thought never NEEDED to be written.
But alas, here we are having to express a disappointment in some of our customers clear lack of respect or concern for other people’s property and subsequent enjoyment at said property.
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If you have visited our quaint little establishment you would find that we have provided our customers with shelves of books and a multitude of games to read, relax and play with.

We assumed a degree of “wear and tear” in such an environment, but the damage, the complete lack of using any minimal care or effort to put away said games and books is quite frankly unacceptable.

We have a toddler and she was taught to be careful with her toys and books and to always return them to their rightful place.
She never tore pages or covers off for fun or threw games pieces or destroyed board games and cards “just for funzies”.
I was taught better and still have most of my childhood toys still in great condition. In fact, some made it here along with books I’ve had since my youth.

Sadly, some of our customers weren’t brought up better or worse yet, ALLOW their kids to be disrespectful.

If this doesn’t apply to you then from the bottom of my heart I thank you.
For all others…
If you can’t show a degree of respect and gratitude for us providing a fun experience by doing the simple courteously of not destroying others things. Then please refrain from touching them.
Seems reasonable right?
Thank you for your attention to this unfortunate matter.

The Tilted Windmill and ShadowCity have been left alone in the kitchen unsupervised, and a new sandwich/waffle/thing has...
08/06/2026

The Tilted Windmill and ShadowCity have been left alone in the kitchen unsupervised, and a new sandwich/waffle/thing has been created

ShadowCity smoked ham and turkey with house-crafted raspberry coulis and delicious, melted mozzarella, sandwiched into a Bubble Waffle.

Yes, you need one. Ask for “The Count”. The Count…of Monte Cristo.

It’s time once again to play-“The top ten things I bet you didn’t know about The Tilted Windmill”:1. Six years. Yes, we’...
08/01/2026

It’s time once again to play-
“The top ten things I bet you didn’t know about The Tilted Windmill”:

1. Six years. Yes, we’ve been here serving our deliciousness for just over half a tenth of a century.
2. Our name was derived as an homage to what we chose to do in the immediate aftermath of surviving a fire, flood and freezing. It also comes from a direct literary reference from Miguel de Cervantes’ “Don Quixote.” The main character was always chasing/battling (or in his case, as a Knight, ‘tilting’) against Windmills he imagined were fearsome monsters. We not only battled our very real monsters but overcame them or ‘Tilted’ them in this case.
3. ‘The Rocinante’ sandwich (our take on what we call a “deconstructed blue cheese burger”), was named after Don Quixote’s horse.
We thought it was funny.
4. We roast our own Coffee. Nothing in house is ever more than two weeks out of our roaster. Single Origin coffee beans are selected for flavor notes, acidity and overall body. We stick with a medium roast to maximize the bean’s potential.
5. We smoke, prepare and cure our own bacon, cheeses and meats. Our bacon sells out quickly - so get in early, or come back again- It’s worth it. Trust us.
6. Our menu was inspired by visiting some of the finest New York deli restaurants and given our unique culinary tweaks you enjoy today. Other items we simply made up utilizing our over 40 years of culinary experience and professional training and of course… creativity…gasp!
7. We have well over 100 different loose leaf Teas from traditional to the unconventional blends we’ve concocted just because we could.
8. We have just as many combinations of coffee and tea (hot and cold) based drinks utilizing house made syrups, caramel and other drink ingredients we dreamed into existence. After all imagination shouldn’t be limited.
9. We will be changing our name soon, juggling administrative duties and responsibilities as we enter a new phase of our evolution from the madness of our origin story. But the spirit and quality of product will only get better.
10. We’re always hiring. Talent needs to be cultivated and refreshed. Specifically now looking for a barista and a sous chef. Come join us.

New Menu Launches!  Try the Super Trooper for Breakfast!  And for Lunch, try Sal’s Caprese Pesto or the brand new Dagwoo...
07/31/2026

New Menu Launches! Try the Super Trooper for Breakfast! And for Lunch, try Sal’s Caprese Pesto or the brand new Dagwood

The Windmill will be closed on Mondays but available the rest of the week as per our regularly scheduled program.Thank y...
07/27/2026

The Windmill will be closed on Mondays but available the rest of the week as per our regularly scheduled program.
Thank you!
See you tomorrow!

Sometimes growth requires change.Or change requires a small baggie to keep them in…🤪Sorry, got distracted…-clears throat...
07/18/2026

Sometimes growth requires change.
Or change requires a small baggie to keep them in…🤪
Sorry, got distracted…
-clears throat and tries again-

The Tilted Windmill is undergoing some upgrades! New menu items, a new format and the list goes on!!
As a result, we need more fun, exciting and outgoing personages to come join us in this next phase of our growth.

***NOW HIRING***
Servers, Baristas and Kitchen Staff!!!

Contact us via the store phone, leave a message, a text, or send a carrier pigeon - but it’s probably easier to just stop on in to set up that ever daunting interview!
That’s right! Five hours of rigorous vetting and painstakingly complete character assessment… no not really… but be prepared to present yourself with an interpretive dance or Shakespearean monologue…ok maybe not THAT intensive- although it would be highly entertaining for us…
Act now and you too can get your special card that says” I lost my mind, but the Windmill folks found it!”
Come on in,
We look forward to having you join our team of Shenaniganologists.
Only here.
Only now.
The Tilted Windmill.

(And Stay Tuned for An Exciting Reveal)
07/01/2026

(And Stay Tuned for An Exciting Reveal)

Today we set the table.  And tomorrow, we remember the fallen, and the lost.  We remember their courage, sacrifice, and ...
05/24/2026

Today we set the table. And tomorrow, we remember the fallen, and the lost. We remember their courage, sacrifice, and dedication to this great country and the citizens who stand behind them and for them.

All Gave Some, And Some Gave All. On this day and every other day, you are missed.

De Oppressi Liber, In Hoc Signo Vinces.

ALFRED C. "AL" HABELMAN, Brigade Command Sergeant Major, Green Beret, Special Operations Group, died in Iraq on Friday, April 1, 2005, at the age of 53.

Command Sergeant Major Habelman or "Al" as he was known to his friends was born July 19, 1951, to Al and Bonnie Habelman. Al lived in Houston Texas most of his life. He graduated from Springs Woods High School in 1969, where he was an All-District football and baseball player. Al graduated from Sam Houston State University where he was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity. He played professional baseball in the Montreal Expos organization. He was a multi-engine air transport pilot, single and multi-engine commercial pilot, and flight instructor.

Command Sergeant Major Habelman exemplified the best of an American soldier with a decorated and honorable 31 years of service in the United States Army. A Green Beret, Airborne Ranger, and Special Forces Leader, Command Sergeant Major Habelman served with the 5th Special Forces Group, the most decorated unit in the Republic of Vietnam.

He served with the 1st Special Action Force Asia in classified operations throughout Indochina. Al was Brigade Command Sergeant Major during "Operation Enduring Freedom" in Afghanistan, where he served as Command Sergeant Major of the 7th Cavalry Regiment. Under Al's guidance the 7th was the first Apache Unit certified combat ready in the history of the reserves.

He was a medical specialist, underwater expert, and 1st Degree Black Belt from Cha Wi Tae Kwan Do Academy, Uiganga Korea.

Al's many decorations include several Meritorious Service Medals, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon, Three Army Reserve Component Overseas Training Ribbons, National Defense Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Four NCO Ribbons, Rifle M-16 Expert Badge, Master Parachute Badge, Expert Infantry Badge, Class "One" Army Sniper, Special Forces Tab, Ranger Tab, Pathfinder Badge, Scuba Badge, HALO Badge, China Rough Terrain Parachute Badge, Korean Master Parachute Badge and the Malaysian Master Parachute Badge.

His gifts and talents were numerous yet he was a most modest and kind man. Al had, and continues to have, a profound influence on a great many lives. Gone, but Never Forgotten.

Open until 1pm for Brunch!  We look forward to serving you ☺️
04/05/2026

Open until 1pm for Brunch! We look forward to serving you ☺️

03/18/2026

We are closing early today for a Family Emergency.

Thank you Raven and Kat for your assistance. It means a lot ❤️❤️

Address

302 S Street Charles
Brenham, TX
77833

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 3:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 3:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 3:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 3:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 3:30pm
Saturday 9am - 2pm
Sunday 9am - 2pm

Telephone

+19795510740

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