This month’s DDD ride is suggested by Bill Hendrix and it’s a true dive diner.

Fifty years ago Bill Smith invited the population of McKinney to celebrate the grand opening of a new eatery. In 1956, he located his business in a new building on old Hwy. 24 (now Hwy. 380). Many thought a location so far from town and sitting in the middle of a cotton patch would never be successful. Time has certainly proven them wrong!

Bill Smith's Cafe was an instant hit. It marked the beginning of a family business spanning five decades and employing three generations of Smiths. Two of Smith's original employees have been with the business from its first day! His wife and business partner, Jeanette, is still a regular fixture. She works alongside her son, Bill Smith, Jr., who now owns and operates the business. At age 16, the younger Smith started out as their dishwasher. He, in turn brought his daughters into the operation. Seven mornings a week you can watch the younger Smith whip up a breakfast to equal the one "grandma used to make!"

From the beginning the objective was to offer a truly "home cooked meal." All of the cafe's pies, yeast rolls, biscuits and gravy are made from scratch. Chicken-fried steak, for which they are famous, is made from real steak - nothing they serve is pre-packaged. Breakfast specialties include pancakes, waffles, omelets, breakfast sandwiches, and Bill’s Famous Hash Brown Supreme.

Please note the early departure time. The restaurant is only open until noon on Sundays. We know that this is Mother’s Day, but please join us for breakfast and then spend the rest of your day pampering that special lady in your life. We hope you’ll join us for this true DDD experience!! Thanks Bill Hendrix!!!