We live in East Texas, where there are plenty of restaurants to choose from, and we've eaten at most of the local spots and many in the surrounding towns. My husband challenged me to find somewhere new, and Yelp led us to Fat Boyzzz in Longview, TX. I'll be honest--I'm not usually a soul food fan, so I wasn't especially excited about trying it. But my husband had been craving some good soul food for a while, so we decided to give it a shot. The restaurant had excellent ratings and reviews, but I was still a little skeptical. When we arrived, the place was packed, which is usually a good sign. Thankfully, we were seated right away. Our waitress let us know upfront that there would be about a 30-minute wait for the food. Our first interaction with her was a little rough--she seemed stressed and was somewhat abrupt while taking our order. My husband was initially put off, but he was determined to get his soul food fix. Now, whenever I see grilled liver and onions with brown gravy on a menu, that's what I'm ordering. I'm a Luby's girl through and through, and until today, I would've said nobody does liver and onions better than Luby's. Fat Boyzzz changed my mind. The liver was sliced a little thinner and wasn't quite as tender, but the flavor more than made up for it. Every bite was absolutely delicious. And that's not even the best part. The mashed potatoes and brown gravy were phenomenal--rich, flavorful, and pure comfort food. My husband ordered the fried pork chops with mashed potatoes and cream gravy. The entire meal, all he could talk about was those mashed potatoes. Between bites, he'd keep saying, "These mashed potatoes are AWESOME! This gravy tastes just like my Naw-Naw's gravy!" My husband is a big, burly guy with a deep voice, and hearing him repeatedly praise the food while happily devouring his plate was entertaining all by itself. This was truly food for the soul. We left full, happy, and completely comforted by a fantastic meal. Fat Boyzzz has definitely earned repeat customers in us, and we'll absolutely be back. Highly recommended! read more

So I come here from time to time, but this time while on my lunch break, I ordered a Bacon Chicken Ranch baked potato. So NO RANCH, NO FORK. I'M SOOOOOOO UPSET. IT WILL BE A WHILE read more

We were passing through and found this gem! You feel Like you're walking in somebody's momma's house who is getting down in the kitchen! The smothered pork chops literally fell off the bone. The friend chicken was so crispy and flavorful and the sides were AMAZING! The mac and cheese was definitely made with a roux, the potato casserole was heavenly, the candied yams were not overly sweet, and the cabbage was my favorite! I was pleasantly surprised to learn that all plates come with cornbread and dressing, which were divine! The restaurant was very clean. It's set up cafeteria style. There was a long line, but the staff runs an assembly line like a well oiled machine. You will not be waiting long and you'll absolutely understand why there is a line when you taste the food. The staff were very friendly. We'll be back every time we pass through! read more

Fat Boyzzz - Smothered pork chops, candied yams, potato casserole, dressing Fried chicken, mac and cheese, cabbage, dressing - American Near Me - Longview, Texas

Everything is perfect. Wonderful food. Wonderful service. Wonderful prices. Went there before the pandemic and then got sick. Went back today for soul food Sunday. Oh my gosh. read more

I had a chicken fried steak. It was large and tasty. Home cooking at a restaurant. Please note that they aren't open for dinner.

We have been here twice now and I can't say enough about it. It is a very simple, unassuming diner, which I enjoy. The staff is friendly, helpful and caring. And the food......oh my!!! It was fresh and so flavorful both times we have been there, and has a home-cooked feel to it. I can tell the chef is a real pro! We've had catfish, shrimp, chicken fried steak and burgers, all phenomenal every time. Also, the price is very reasonable. My son is starting college in Longview next month, and I have vowed to eat there, every time I come to visit! read more

Did you want to get your Fat Boy on? Well, this is the place to do it. So my dad had been eyeing this place for a while now, but because they're not open as much as a conventional restaurant, we hadn't made it in for lunch until now. Oh, my goodness! Everything on the plate was delicious. Chicken fried steak was meaty and crispy, and stood up to their house made cream gravy, which was a star in its own right. You could taste the butter in the cornbread within the first bite. I said to Dad, "You better try that cornbread," and he promptly gave a side-eye to the ladies as if to say, "Don't be plying with me now!!" Potatoes and green beans were great as well. Tea was strong like we like. I would recommend that they add a little less sugar to the sweet tea. But everything else was great. The staff was so friendly. If you're looking for the definition of Southern hospitality, they have it in spades. They were playing Elvis tunes for the music, and you can't get any more southern than that. It's safe to say that we will be back. read more

Stopped in on our way home to Dallas from a weekend in Louisiana and found this place on yelp. Food is fantastic! Highly recommend.

Drove all the way from Tyler, Texas to be very dissatisfieD, ordered a meatloaf plate & oxtails. Seems like the oxtails were rewarmed from a previous day, very tough and gellie, juices running over into the dressing, very sloppily prepared, small portioned sides, for the price amount, tasted like chick-fila Mac and cheese. CanNed glory-Greens, could have least put some jalapeños in for seasoning. To be black-owned tasted no seasonings. also noted the banana pudding was 6.99 and it was a 2oz serving. pudding consistancy was very dark. So sorry Fatboyzz, not this time. read more

My parents just moved to Longview and we were hoping this would be our go-to soul food spot. Unfortunately, our second experience was worse than the first. I placed a takeout order by phone and the person who answered sounded annoyed from the start--assuming I knew which dishes were only available on certain days and getting frustrated when I asked simple questions. When I arrived, the young woman at pickup was not thrilled when I asked if I could get a full portion of a side or switch it to something else. We'd ordered cornbread, but were told at pickup they were out and we had to switch to dinner rolls. I saw only one roll going into the order, asked if the others were already bagged, and was met with more frustration and a "they're in there." When I got home, one meal was missing its roll entirely. The food was okay--not as good as our first visit--but the customer service and order accuracy really missed the mark. Constructive feedback: clearer communication about daily item availability, kinder phone etiquette, willingness to help with simple substitutions, and a final bag check before handing orders to customers would make a big difference. We love supporting local restaurants, but we'll be looking for another soul food option for my parents. read more

This place is the real deal, y'all. They have a line for their specials (all looked wonderful) but you can also get other stuff by ordering. I got the cheeseburger (sourdough bun). This is a crazy bold statement, but I do believe this was the best cheeseburger I've had in my life. Cooked to order, you taste the hand shaped patty, perfectly seasoned, fresh vegetables, and it came out crazy hot and right off the grill. Excellenté!! My wife got the chicken fried chicken with white gravy. It was tender, juicy, perfectly seasoned, also hot and the gravy was better than Grandma's. The mixed vegetables and the mashed potatoes were also seasoned wonderfully and all delivered hot. The whole team works together to MAKE SURE you are taken care of. I found the owner and shared our experience. We eat out all the time and rarely do I experience something over the top. They're it. Go see them!! read more

Fat Boyzzz - American Near Me - Longview, Texas

The food was delicious, the service was unreal (multiple people checking up on you, very respectful) the ambiance was very much the south. Good food and great people read more

Fat Boyzzz - Chicken & Rice - American Near Me - Longview, Texas

Great prices. So friendly and YUMMY We drive from white oak and worth it every time !

Good food, good service. Tonya was very nice and very friendly. Great fried chicken and chicken fried steaks and good down home vegetables.

I passed through the area on my way heading west. Honestly some of the best soul food I've ever had. I had the chicken fried steak, my GF had the catfish and they were both magnificent. read more

Food was fantastic, friendly service. Got to-go order in just before closing time. Portions are massive and delicious.

I've loved this place for many years. Quite literally the best burger I've had in my life. Tons if other good food too!

Oh my word!!!!!!! Everything was amazing! I can't wait to come back and try other things! Love these people, so friendly and great service! May God continue to bless them abundantly!!! read more

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My husband has a high school friend who'd always post pictures on Facebook of the food at Fat Boyzzz. We always said, gosh, that looks good, we ought to try it! Alas, that was no easy task, as Fat Boyzzz is in east Texas and we live hours away, in southeastern Louisiana. But today, the stars finally aligned, and we happened to find ourselves in Longview, at lunchtime. And we said, we gotta go. So we did. And we are SO GLAD we did! I got the hamburger steak with rice and gravy, green beans, mac and cheese, and cornbread. My husband got the fried pork chops with rice and white gravy and cabbage. My older son got the shrimp poboy with fries. My younger son got the chicken fried steak with mac and cheese and fries. That hamburger steak was half a pound if it was an ounce, and wonderfully seasoned. (Sadly my photo of the hamburger steak didn't actually take.) The mac and cheese was good, but on my plate, the green beans and the rice and gravy were the stars of the sides. I don't know what they put in the green beans, but they were DELICIOUS. The gravy was flavorful and just thick enough. The crust on the fried pork chops was superb, and the cabbage was quite good. And that chicken fried steak. FANTASTIC!!!! We all had to share bites, and my husband said that was the best chicken fried steak he's had in decades. It was hand battered and well seasoned and as big as my head. The fries were a delightful surprise. They look to be cut on a rotary cutter, and according to the sign in the restaurant, they're lightly battered with a batter that uses Bent Arm Ale. They were not your average fries! And the even bigger surprise was the birthday song! When we came in, one of the staff mentioned that she'd change the music, that it was still on birthday party music from a party a few days earlier. My husband said, "Oh, that's fine, today is my birthday!" And we went on. As we were finishing our meal, someone who must have been the Miss Jean I see mentioned in so many reviews brought him a piece of cake and sang a gospel/bluesy rendition of Happy Birthday to him (and she can sing!!!). That was a fun touch, and most unexpected! The cake was a super tasty pound cake, and it was big enough for all of us to share. Fat Boyzzz is right off of I-20, on the north access road at I-20 and Estes Parkway in Longview. Had we just been driving by and seen it, we might not have stopped. On the outside, it looks a little divey. But let me tell you, looks can be deceiving. Inside, it's clean, the staff is friendly and courteous, and the food is good ol' Southern and soul food, home cooking. As good as my mama used to make, and she was a mighty fine cook. And bonus points for a good playlist. We'll stop back by when we're in the area. It was worth every penny and worth the drive! read more

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Mother's Day lunch definitely didn't disappoint. Another Yelp find and it was outstanding. Home cooked and perfectly seasoned. All four of us thought our meals were excellent. Well worth a visit, you won't be disappointed. read more

How are these mashed potatoes so good?! And the greens are perfect. Staff is so nice. Don't skip this place!

It's been a little while since I've been to Fat Boyzzz, but I've NOT forgotten it. I was working a travel assignment at a local hospital and did a search for the best burger in Longview, and this was top of the list. I stopped in expecting to eat a big juicy burger until I saw the hot counter. I ordered smothered chops over rice, greens, and okra and tomatoes. I felt like I was eating at my mom's house again. I thoroughly got my socks blown right off. The staff was so nice...like family even. The fried chicken was the next thing I ordered and brought it home for dinner that night. I was about to burst when I got out of there. If you like homestyle cooking, you're cheating yourself if you don't give it a try. I'd post a picture, but I ate it all read more

The minute we walked I. I knew we were in for a good meal! It smelled like my grandma's kitchen. Perfect sweet tea, the fried chicken was perfectly seasoned & crispy. Not greasy at all. Blacked peas like my mom's. Cabbage, greens and Mac & cheese were delicious. Hubs got the fried chicken & I had the smothered pork chop. Everything was delicious. The service was excellent too. We live in Dallas & I wish we lived closer read more

The chicken fried steak was perfectly seasoned and so delicious! Those greens and cornbread made us both so happy we could have been satisfied with just that. The staff was so super delightful and fun. The music they played was wonderful. I want to eat here every day all day!!!! read more

Fat Boyzzz - chicken fried steak greens and cornbread - American Near Me - Longview, Texas

Red or yellow, black, or white everybody gets treated like family here. The food is down home awesome. I had the smothered pork chops with potatoe casserole, and cabbage. The dressing that came with it was great, especially with the cranberry sauce. The fried cornbread was amazing. The atmosphere was warm and everyone was so friendly. While standing in line we talked with an old friend that we had just met. Shout out to Tanya the unofficial ambassador. We may be from Fort Worth but this will be a stop for us whenever we pass through. Then line was long but is was SO worth the wait Reviews like this are great but you know they dont lie when you hit the parking lot and it is jam packed. Thanks to all the wonderful people here at Fat Boyzzz read more

Was the best service I've had in along time. We felt welcome when we came in. Our waitress was jean & she was the sweetest soul the customer service was awesome as well as the food..very inexpensive for what we ordered. Thank you Fat Boyzz for the great experience will definitely be coming back when we return. GOD BLESS YOU ALL read more

Definitely hole in the wall with really great food. Fried pork chops are just about perfect. read more

Fat Boyzzz - American Near Me - Longview, Texas

Mom and I were passing through Longview today so I asked her what she wanted. "Blue plate special," was her reply. Fat Boyzzz looked like just the thing, and sure enough, it was. This is one of those local gems of a restaurant where the chicken fried chicken and green beans with mashed potatoes and gravy are served with cornbread, and you just can't eat it all even though you really, really want to. We tried. Also tried to get the secret to the delicious green beans from the friendly staff, but no go. The name tells you this isn't your romantic anniversary spot, but man do I want to come back in crawfish season... read more

Great food and large portions. I had the catfish and it's real catfish and big whole pieces. He had the chicken fried steak and it was hand breaded and he ate it all! Busy place and friendly staff. Definitely will be back read more

The baked potato with shrimp is amazing. The customer service is always great. I love the atmosphere. Thanks, for being well rounded. Next time I will post a picture. read more

My buddy stopped by here while passing through on a road trip. The food is just unreal good! We haven't stopped talking about it yet! read more

This place felt a little like a hole in the wall, but it was DELICIOUS. I'm serious. The food was so good and there were so many options. Definitely more on the soul food side. My whole family enjoyed what they had. My chicken spaghetti, green beans and potato casserole were all so good. The staff there are so sweet and helpful. I wish we lived closer! read more

Soul food was great here and service was fast passing through on our roadtrip. Everyone was so nice. read more

Fat Boyzzz - Catfish and shrimp - American Near Me - Longview, Texas

Boooooomb!!! Had the Philly cheese steak and man it was good!! Even the fries were bomb!!! Big too!! Very filling very delicious. The ribs looked hella good too #shitsbombman read more

Fat Boyzzz - American Near Me - Longview, Texas

Great food, you definately wont leave hungry, friendly staff. The burgers are really Good

The food was delicious but the service is deplorable the lady thought she muted herself but she didn't and I had to hear her and the other employees making fun of me over the phone. read more

Awesome food!!!! Large portions with great flavor!!!! Awesome service!!!! Many good and unique menu options. read more

Fat Boyzzz - American Near Me - Longview, Texas

We were regulars at Fat Boyzzz before the pandemic, but today was our first dine-in meal there in a long time. The bacon cheeseburger I ate was delicious as was my husband's chicken fried steak. Service was extra friendly, as always. While some patrons did not wear masks when entering, all staff members did, and, even better, they wore them properly. They have take-out, buffet (they serve you), and table service. There were only a few tables occupied between 11:15 and 11:45 when we were there, but they had a number of take-out orders. Tables are spaced out, and disposable plates, flatware, salt and pepper, etc. were used. I have stopped patronizing some of my favorite places due to lack of COVID safety measures, but I felt very comfortable there. read more

Fat Boyzzz - Bacon cheeseburger (best in town!) and chicken fried steak. - American Near Me - Longview, Texas

This place was yummy! I'm leaving a review so we remember it on our next road trip, ha. On a Sunday they had a buffet where you could choose a meat and two sides and got dressing and gravy as a bonus (maybe a thanksgiving thing?). Our family had fried chicken, fried pork chops, and smothered pork chops and they were all delicious. All the sides were good too and all the people running the restaurant were friendly and helpful even though it was busy. You could tell they have a lot of regular local customers which is always a good sign. read more

Searched for comfort food on Yelp and this popped up. It was pretty far from our location, but the reviews made us want to try. The staff was super friendly. It really added to our visit. They were very sweet and attentive. We ordered from a marker board menu. We both got a daily special, hamburger steak with 2 sides and a bread. I had the potato casserole and it was delicious, my husband got the field peas and we both got macaroni. Service was quick. Every thing was perfect. We will be going back! This was a great find. read more