I decided to try Rusty Axe Brewing because of all of the 5 star reviews from the Yelp Reviewers! I…read morewas not disappointed! The waitress was attentive, the restaurant was clean and the food and seltzer beer was good! I shared the BBQ brisket pizza with my husband and also tried their Hard Strawberry Seltzer. The Seltzer beer was very sweet so if you like sweet drinks this may be an option for you!

Brewery # 405 I went…read moreto Rusty Axe while road tripping through Texas. I was pleasantly surprised by the revitalized look of the "Main St. area" of the town that included Rusty Axe. Rusty Axe is much larger than I expected and more of a restaurant feel to it than brewery feel. The restaurant itself is very nice. I sat at the bar and got me a flight and a pizza. I was really looking forward to trying their Dr Pepper BBQ brisket pizza but unfortunately, they were out. I ordered a Margherita instead and it was pretty good. The pizza oven (i believe wood fired) was in full view from the bar. They have about 12 beers on tap and a few seltzers. I got a coconut stout, 2 IPA's and a Kolsch. All of them were good but the Hoosier Hazy was probably my favorite. Cool place, good beer and I would definitely stop in again if I were in the area. I just hope next time they have the brisket pizza!

Another fine dining experience at the Hole in One. As usual the service was excellent. We always…read morestart with the Artichoke dip and it is so good. My wife had the salmon with red skinned potatoes and corn pudding. I had the meatloaf with macaroni and cheese and mashed potatoes. Both entrees were delicious. The restaurant was busy and bustling on a Saturday night. Tables nicely set with white tablecloths creates a great ambiance.

Great place for a family meal or a date night! Great people serving great food! We always enjoy…read moreeating here....

The family pack of chicken tenders and broccoli and rice casserole is the best! It was ready on…read moretime!

Cheddar's -- A Family Favorite Worth Returning For!…read more This was such a great spot to spend time with family! We came in as a party of nine, and the service was absolutely fantastic. I'm not sure if it was because we went on a Friday for lunch or if their service is always this quick, but everything moved smoothly and efficiently. One waiter, in particular (I wish I had caught his name), was excellent -- attentive, gracious, and clearly proud of his work. Let's Talk About the Food! We started with the croissants and honey butter, and let me tell you -- they were amazing! I would come back to Texas just to have those again. Even after we'd let them sit for a bit, our waiter surprised us by bringing another heated plate, fresh and drizzled with that golden honey butter. It was such a thoughtful touch! For my main dish, I had the steak with broccoli casserole. The casserole brought back memories of my grandmother's recipe -- warm, cheesy, and full of flavor. It felt like a little bite of home. The steak was cooked and seasoned perfectly, and my tablemates couldn't stop talking about the ribs and green beans, which are must-tries if you go. Atmosphere & Overall Experience Since we came during a slower time, the restaurant was mostly empty, so I can't comment too much on the full dining atmosphere. But based on what my family (who are regulars) shared, it's always a friendly, family-oriented environment -- the kind of place where you can relax, laugh, and enjoy good food together. If you're ever near a Cheddar's, definitely check it out for yourself. Leave a review and let me know what your favorite part of the meal was -- but don't skip those croissants! They're worth the trip alone.

What a great spot! Kilee (sorry if misspelled) our server was so nice. It's a relaxed atmosphere…read moreothers in the cafe enjoying their meals. We took recommendations from Kilee and everything was great! Got the Brisket Queso for an appetizer. Then the value meal Chicken Fried Steak with mashed potatoes and green beans. Best Chicken Fried Steak I have had in a long time, not slight with the gravy (good gravy)! Potatoes were so yummy! Had the Blackberry Tea-super flavorful! Big portions! Had more than enough for supper later. It is a nice place to eat, give it a try.

We came on a Sunday during lunch time and were seated right away, our waitress was pretty nice. The…read morerolls were pretty solid, I'd say a 4/5. The skillet cornbread was a little on the dry side and I feel like the cinnamon butter was giving it an odd taste so I'd have to give it 3/5. The chicken fried chicken with garlic mash potatoes and jalapeño gravy was pretty good, but the chicken fried chicken was quite thin so I'd give it a 4/5. Lastly the Dr. Pepper chocolate cake was so good especially with the strawberries, 4.5/5! I would recommend and will be back!

This was our second breakfast spot to try in Lufkin, and overall it was pretty good. The place…read moredefinitely has an older feel, but it was clean inside. We were able to sit wherever we liked, and our waitress came by within about 30 seconds. She was super sweet, took our drink order right away, and returned promptly to take our meal order. The breakfast rush was still in full swing, but everything seemed to be running smoothly, and there were clearly plenty of regulars. Our food arrived in about five minutes, which was great. I got the three eggs and bacon with grits and biscuits. The eggs were scrambled just like I asked, the bacon was on the hard side, and the grits were pretty plain--but once I fixed them up, they were fine. The biscuits were delicious. My wife ordered the two eggs and bacon with hash browns and toast. They forgot to add the cheese she requested in her eggs, and her bacon was also pretty hard, but she enjoyed the hash browns and toast since both were cooked well. All in all, it's a solid spot for a quick breakfast, and we'll definitely give them another try--especially since it's close by and has a warm, inviting feel.

Great service very helpful and kind. The food was very good and came out quick, definitely would…read morerecommend coming here after camping at Angelina National Forest.

Visiting from out of town for the holidays, and Chili's was our meetup spot. We were greeted warmly…read moreand had a little wait while they brought some tables together to fit our group. We took advantage of the free chips and salsa rewards--those chips were warm and crisp, and definitely hit the spot! Our server was super sweet and took our drink orders while we figured out what to get. We didn't think to snap any pictures, but we enjoyed burgers, quesadillas, triple dippers, and a grilled chicken salad. The food arrived quickly, and everyone left satisfied. Great spot for a group get-together!

Wow! Great experience. We were short of time, so the staff…read morehustled. Food was good, hamburger cooked perfectly...I mean exactly medium! My wife, carnivore diet, was served perfectly and she was happy. Good service. I was pleased!

Mom's Diner is one of those classic spots that reminds you why comfort food is called comfort food…read more From the moment you walk in, you're greeted with friendly service, a warm atmosphere, and that nostalgic diner charm that makes you feel right at home. The food here is exactly what you want it to be--hot, fresh, flavorful, and served in portions that definitely won't leave you hungry. The standout for me? The liquid butter. If you know, you know. You can pour that golden magic over the toast, the pancakes, the biscuits--basically anything that'll hold it--and it takes everything to the next level. It's the kind of simple, old-school touch that makes a meal unforgettable. Whether you're stopping in for breakfast, grabbing a plate lunch, or just craving some true diner comfort, Mom's never misses. Great people, great food, and great prices. Absolutely a Lufkin gem--and we'll keep coming back!

This rates as one of the best burgers we've ever had. Definitely a 2 hander, multiple napkin…read moreburger. Order at counter, and it's delivered to you. Comfy booth and tables.

They ADD tips. I went to rays on 3/23/26 and they double charged me for a burger. I wasn't going to…read moresay anything and was going to consider that their tip. So I marked out no tip and wrote the correct total. Later that night my card updated the charge where they charged me for a tip. I called and spoke with Elaine. She told me to F off and sell my story somewhere else. So elane. Now rays is under investigation by the texas attorney general. Good luck. P.s. mom's dinner has burgers for $13 thats 2x the size.

I thought it was going to be good but it fell short. I walked in and the place looked super cute…read morebut the staff was very rude and unfriendly, not a single smile the whole time. I got the chili cheese burger and it was just a mess and honestly had no flavor. It was so bad that I just put ketchup on it to have some sort of taste. I got the cheesy tots as well and it was good but skimpy for the price. Wouldn't come back.

This was our first restaurant visit since moving to Lufkin, so we were excited to try something…read morenew. We walked in during a busy breakfast rush, but there were still plenty of open tables. Once we reached the front of the line, the young lady behind the counter greeted us right away, took our order, and handed us our cups. The drink station was clean and stocked with a good selection. We grabbed a table--both the tables and floors were clean--and within about 10 minutes our food arrived. I ordered the French Toast Combo, which came with four slices of French toast, two eggs, sausage, and seasoned potatoes. The meal came out on two plates, and everything was spot on. The French toast had a perfect light crunch on the outside while staying pillowy soft inside. The scrambled eggs and sausage were solid, and the seasoned potatoes were crispy on the outside and soft inside. My wife ordered the Breakfast BLT--bacon, lettuce, tomato, fried egg, and Duke's mayo. She added a little hot sauce and absolutely loved it. Not a crumb left! She liked it so much that we also picked up a tub of their chicken salad to take home, and it was delicious later that day--no complaints at all. We'll definitely be back to Roost to try more of their menu!

Roost is an east Texas chain specializing in breakfast and specialty chicken salad. They have a…read moregreat menu of options and they serve breakfast all day. Food is made fresh and is well seasoned. They have great prices and both indoor tables, 1/2 booths, bar seating, outdoor seating, and they also do to orders. The atmosphere is casual with light music playing in the background. When you walk in you order at the roster and then choose your seat and they will bring your food to your table. Customer service was great as well!

**This review is for pretty much every Cracker Barrel that I've patronized.**…read more So, we meet my sister here (the halfway point between Houston and Longview) when Dad goes to visit her. I'm not sure how this place became the tradition, but whatever. Dad seems to like it, and that is all that matters. Cracker Barrel is just this side of awful. Yes, the folks here are kind and the service is OK, but ... meh. It's no different than any other Cracker Barrel in that the food is marginal and the atmosphere is way too kitschy. Pancakes here are anything but fluffy. Sure, one of them had some crispy edge going on, which was decent. The other pancake seemed like an afterthought. They did an OK job on the scrambled eggs, but the rest? The breakfast sausage here is grainier than beach sand stuck to toast, and (all) the breakfast meats -- particularly the ham -- are saltier than the Black Sea. I know people raised hell when this company tried to simplify the logo, but they really should be up in arms about the way-overpriced stuff that is served here. IHOP dominates this place in every way, including not having to browse through a cheesy store on the way in and out.

We went to this Cracker Barrel on Sunday, Dec.14th around 10:15 am. They weren't real busy for a…read moreSunday morning. We were seated right away but once seated, it was over 15 minutes before we had anyone come to our table. The individual who came to the table was the manager. He took our order and then our waiter (first time we had seen him since we arrived) brought our drinks to us. It was another 20-25 minutes before we received our food. When we got it, both of our eggs were cold like the food had been sitting there awhile. This may have been a one off for them as I heard one of the waitress's say a few people had called in sick. However, when a business is short-handed, it is up to the manager to step up and make sure everything is handled correctly.