Palestine has needed a good semi elegant place to dine for ages and this fits perfectly…read more It was a wonderful meal and the steaks were cooked perfectly and felt more like a steakhouse in a big city than a small town. The service was excellent with the staff not blinking an eye to a group of 7 coming in. They took care of us and made the birthday meal for my brother perfect!

This was a lovely restaurant inside of the historic Redlands hotel in downtown Palestine. We got…read morethere before the restaurant opened and were able to walk around the hotel and read about its history as well as explore the little downstairs library. Once the restaurant opened, our large group was seated among 4 tables and we were attended to very well. The food options were very diverse and everything tasted great! I would definitely go back and bring friends.

Returned to The Whistlestop for the first time in a long time. This was my first visit since…read morefinding out I am allergic to gluten. The staff was incredibly helpful with finding things that I could have on the menu. Our server was very willing to ask the chef any questions I had about ingredients and sauces. You can get any of the pasta dishes they can make them with gluten free pasta upon request along with getting any handhelds on a gluten free bun. I landed on the Poke Bowl, I subtracted the aioli and ponzu because they were not gluten free. I removed the picked ginger out of my personal preference. To replace the sauces I removed I asked for a cup of their apple vinaigrette and it paired incredibly well with everything in the bowl.

Food could have been better. Cold just wasn't good…read more Waitress was accommodating and replaced my food since it was cold. It was disappointing because it was extremely slow had one other couple in the building so it wasn't busy. Not a great 1st visit impression. This visit was in Trinidad Tx

On the way back to DFW from College Station we stopped at Sam's on Sunday, 3/8. I was so glad we…read moredid!! This place has an absolutely amazing lunch buffet! The salad stuff was fresh and the dressings were all good. On the hot side of the buffet they had chicken friend steak, ham, turkey and dressings, bbq brisket and friend chicken. Everything was excellent! The sides were all great. I imagine their homemade pies are amazing but I was too full to try any of them! I will 100% be back anytime I am nearby!!!

My dad has been coming here for years, I believe this was my first time…read more My dad went for the buffet, and I ordered a la carte. First, the service was excellent, I believe our server was named Presley. Very kind, always checking on us and keeping our water and tea full. On the buffet, my dad enjoyed the salad he had, but was surprised at the little variety offered that day. He said last time he was there with my brother there was more to choose from. He then got the fried chicken, which was greasy and barely any chicken on the thigh. I tried to find a drumstick but it was just breasts, thighs and a few wings. He did like the chicken fried steak and mashed potatoes. As for the fried okra, you have to eat it fresh. It is sitting under a heat lamp just makes it soggy and slimy. I ordered 4 vegetables a la carte which came out to be as much as the all you can eat buffet. First, their onion rings are OUTSTANDING! So is their homemade ranch. What was disappointing was the green beans, they definitely came out of a can and were heated. At $3.99 I expected fresh. There may have been a small piece of onion in it. Not sure if that was how it was cooked or if it fell in from another dish. The black-eyed peas were tasty. I also had a cup of the chicken corn chowder which was good. However, there was pieces of cubed chicken in it which also made me think that it was a prepackaged soup and not homemade. My dad got the coconut cream pie, which tasted good, but could have used more coconut then just on the top. He wanted bread pudding or peach cobbler, however at the time of day we were there, they had been picked over way too much, not leaving much for anyone else to enjoy. I did like the selections in the gift shop and purchased a tea towel before we left. I always like to try a place 3 times so I may stop in and try something else. Again, great customer service.

Consistently good food and made just the way you like it. Served by a friendly wait staff who have…read morebeen there for years and know what to do. Traditional breakfast, lemon-blueberry pancakes, Eggs Benedict, it's all good. Lunch offers great hamburgers, grilled Reuben, fresh cut fries and sweet potato fries. You will not go away hungry. One more thing that I love: casseroles like King Ranch and Shepherds Pie are available to purchase and take home. Open for breakfast and lunch only. Tuesday through Saturday.

Cute little small town cafe. Busy morning when I went for breakfast, but the service was top notch…read more Delicious blueberry lemon pancakes, and coffee! Will definitely stop in often.

The food is pretty good. It came out quickly and the waitress is friendly and good. I'm concerned…read moreabout the cleanliness of this places. All the vents are dirty and some have mold on them.

Great breakfast! I tried the "Famous Charro Breakfast" and it did not disappoint. Hash browns…read moretopped with scrambled eggs, tomatoes, jalapeños and chili. My server was brand new - told me it was his 2nd day. He was very attentive and friendly, as was the other server that was training him. Cute place inside too.

Super cute coffee shop in downtown Corsicana. Lots of seating and a lovely fall menus. I tried the…read moreapple cinnamon chai from the fall menu because it was iced and it is the only way I can sneak in fall when it's 99+ degrees outside. Luckily the coffee shop was air conditioned. I also saw a menu for food and a couple of customers eating, so I'm sure the food is just as good as the coffee selection

If you like coffee and are visiting downtown Corsicana, this is the place to go to. They have a…read moregreat variety of coffees and desserts to chose from.

We took off on a Sunday drive to Athens taking every FM road we could. The drive is a hilly…read morebeautiful relaxing experience. We went as far as Lake Athens to the Athens Boathouse Bar and Grill (which we knew was closed), to check out the location. We tooled around Athens just enjoying the Sunday. Having been to the Fisheries and the Botanical Garden before, we were looking for a different place to stop. A quiet offbeat place with food and sweet treats was what I had in mind. Callaways Coffee and Bistro popped up as a little house with adorable photos and lovely reviews and off we went. It was perfect. They have REAL FOOD here. I tried to reproduce the menu, but seriously they have pages of breakfast, salads and sandwiches. And COFFEE, of course. I had this amazing 100% Angus patty Cheeseburger - an enormous perfectly cooked patty. ($9.95) My husband ordered the Ragun Cajun, a spicy Chicken breast on ciabatta that he loved. ($9.95) They still had pie, blondies, cookies and assorted yummy sweet treats under glass. I had the Buttermilk pie with a Tender crust and totally delicious filling! ($2.75) Our server was a terrific young man; personable, helpful and a good cook! We had a good time. The bathroom is Unisex and clean. There is plenty of seating. We sat at a regular dining table, but there are plenty of tables for two or three in addition to chairs and sofas. Most parking is street side. I'm looking forward to coming back!

The food and service were top notch, the jazzy music was fun, and all in a comfortable quirky…read moreenvironment! I really enjoyed it!

Great place to visit if you enjoy fresh local fruit and a welcoming atmosphere. The staff was…read morefriendly and helpful, and everything was well organized. Looking forward to coming back again. Try the peach ice cream!

Cooper Farms is the best place to stop by after a long drive! It is a fun spot that isn't busy like…read moreother gas's stations. The store feels like walking into a family reunion with all the homemade goods that grandma brings and wine with relatives. Overall, the store felt warm. Cooper Farms had samples of their fruit wine, jams, and salsa out for those who were intrigued by the interesting flavors, like the peach salsa. My friend tried out the white peach wine and said the wine went down smoothly and had a delicious taste that could be dangerous if you are not counting how many glasses you are having. We ended up buying 3 bottles of wine ($22 but buy 2 or more get them for $20 each), a peach ice cream, and a peach milkshake for the road. Cooper Farms had stands of baked goods like pumpkin pie, pecan pie, peach cobbler, and so much more. The store opens up to multiple tables of snacks when you walk in and a jam/ salsa wall on your right. Food Review: Peach Ice Cream (5/5) I would recommend this to anyone who walks through the doors. I was expecting a sorbet peach but was surprised to taste cinnamon and a nutty flavor in my ice cream. The small portion was enough to keep me full for the rest of our roadtrip back to Houston. Peach Milkshake (5/5) The peach milkshake are for the drivers who can't active scoop and eat ice cream. The milkshake was just a blended version of the ice cream. It was a perfect to-go drink if you wanted to try their ice cream but need to focus on the road. Overall, I would love to come back here with family and have them try the ice cream. Next time, I would like to try out their baked goods. 10/10 would recommend!