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Presentation of the 2026 Witness to History Award to Pete's Caf?.
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REQUESTOR:
City of Farmers Branch Historical Preservation and Restoration Board
INTRODUCTION BY THE MAYOR:
On behalf of the City of Farmers Branch City Council, I am honored to recognize and present Pete's Caf? with the 2026 Witness to History Award.
Pete's Caf? in Farmers Branch, a beloved local favorite, offers a warm, family-owned diner experience with an emphasis on southern hospitality. Known for its hot, fresh, home-style breakfast classics in a relaxed, welcoming setting, it's a place where the coffee keeps flowing, and the service is always friendly. The bustling atmosphere and hearty food make it a staple for breakfast lovers, but it's the cozy diner vibe and community feel that keep folks coming back.
Opened in 1975 by the Vergos family, Pete's Caf? began when Beltline was still a two-lane road bordered by farms and pastureland. The Vergos family operated the caf? until the early 1990s, when the Reeves family purchased it and hired Jose Hernandez. Jose began his career at Pete's serving coffee and steadily rose through the ranks, eventually becoming a co-owner of the restaurant alongside his siblings.
Over the decades, lasting friendships have formed and have been captured in a photo album of longtime customers displayed on the table just inside the door. Generations have grown up at Pete's, sharing meals and memories that continue to define the caf?'s heart.
Pete's Caf? has worked tirelessly to give back to the community it serves by supporting Meals on Wheels, Metrocrest Services, Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD, local churches, and serving as a Toys for Tots donation site.
It is with great pride that the City Council and Historical Preservation and Restoration Board recognize Pete's Caf? as the 2026 business recipient of the Witness to History Award.
BACKGROUND:
At the November 20, 2025, Historical Preservation and Restoration Board meeting, the Board voted una...
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