Although we have never formally dined inside the 1st City Cafe, every time we stay at the Fredonia,…read morewe have wonderful cocktails at the Nine Flags Bar and we order food from the 1st City menu and everything we have ever had was delicious. We really enjoy their pimento cheese, housemade crackers and whipped candied jalepeno dip, the chicharonnes and queso and the great big salads. But oh, the Rebellion Nachos.....I see you sexy nachos over there with all of the hotness.....You simply must sub the Akaushi Tenderloin on the nachos. Thank me later. We normally have cocktails and snacks at the bar and then we order our entrees to take up to the room to enjoy. The service is always top notch here.

I am a guest at the hotel, and unfortunately, the service I experienced in the café and poolside…read morearea on August 21 was extremely disappointing. After helping our daughter move for school, we returned to the hotel exhausted. We had already had an early dinner, so we decided to have a drink and order a light appetizer and dessert poolside. The bar was crowded, and although three different servers came through the pool area, not one stopped at our table to ask whether we needed menus or anything else. We eventually had to flag someone down ourselves. Unfortunately, that interaction seemed to set the tone for the remainder of the evening. The staff we encountered were consistently unwelcoming and inattentive. It gave the impression that they were simply there to complete their shift rather than provide the level of hospitality guests should reasonably expect. The atmosphere was also frustrating. A toddler was repeatedly screaming at the top of her lungs while a musician was performing, and the child's father made no apparent effort to address the situation. While that is not necessarily the hotel's responsibility, the combination of the disruptive environment and poor service made for a particularly unpleasant experience. The situation became even more frustrating when we accidentally left my arm brace on the table as we hurried to finish our nightcap and leave. Within approximately five minutes of realizing it was missing, my husband returned to retrieve it. Since it had been left on the table moments earlier, we expected that the server or another staff member would be able to locate it easily. Instead, he was sent from the bar to the kitchen and then to the front desk. After approximately 15 minutes, he returned without the item. That experience reinforced the impression I had already formed earlier in the day: there appears to be very little communication or coordination among the staff. No one seemed to take ownership of a simple guest-service issue or make an effort to resolve it efficiently. When guests are paying nearly $600 for two nights in a small town such as Nacogdoches, particularly at a property marketed as one of the best accommodations in the area, there is an expectation of professional, attentive hospitality. Guests should feel welcomed, recognized, and valued. Unfortunately, I did not experience that during my stay. The attitude of the waitress who ultimately served us was particularly disappointing and significantly affected the overall experience. Her demeanor was not appropriate for someone working in a customer-service position, much less one at a property presenting itself as a higher-end accommodation. I strongly recommend that management take a closer look at staff training, communication, accountability, and expectations surrounding guest service. Tipping is part of the hospitality industry, and guests should not have to repeatedly seek out employees for basic service. Based on this experience, I will not be staying here again. I hope management takes this feedback seriously and uses it as an opportunity to improve the guest experience for future visitors.

Great food Great service and able to watch planes land or fly out. Great atmosphere. Kids love it…read morein Saturday morning

Stopped in about a month ago. Cool little spot. Really nice gals working here. The server claimed…read morethey had the best burger around. We tried it and sure enough, I think it's one of the best around. Juicy burger, soft bun. Seemed like it was made fresh and wasn't a frozen patty. I recommend for sure

Small quaint, counter ordering Cafe. Courteous staff, delicious baked goods…read more 1. Strawberry cheesecake stuffed donut - delicious, hits every sugary tastebud! All of the baked goods looked irresistible! You'll have a hard time choosing. Chocolate blonde brownie, just try to choose! LOL good luck! LOL 2. The SOB sandwich, very filling, the French fries, piping hot with great seasoning. It would be nice to have more egg, omelet, skillet options on the menu but you'll enjoy what is on the menu. Enjoy.

We had dinner there yesterday purely by accident. A doctor appt ran late and we missed the place…read morewe planned to go. This was recommended. If you like a casual atmosphere with fine dining cuisine, this is the place. Seemed a little pricey when we walked in. One bite and it was completely worth it! We will definitely go back to try other things. Meals were 5* and staff was attentive and friendly. Fun find!

We found it! Cafe in the Pines is on main highway across from post office. Don't listen if GPS…read moretells you to turn off highway at 1st Baptist Church. Cafe in the Pines is open for breakfast and lunch until 2pm and fish buffet on Thursday evening. The buffet is "until we run out." So glad we found it in time. The food was the closest to my mama's good home cooking that I've had since she went into a nursing home. So yummy. We had melt in your mouth smothered pork loin, chicken & dumplings, greens, navy beans, corn. And, the salad with nice big bowl had crisp lettuce leaves, cucumbers, boiled eggs, tomatoes and more. And ... a yeast roll. When we finished, a daughter asked,"would you like a piece of cake?" It was chocolate. :-) The glass of iced tea was tall. I told my husband, "This tastes like it was made with love." Indeed, I heard a farewell "Have a blessed day." As soon as I got a good signal, I phoned a friend who travels these Deep East Texas roads to rave about this amazing find. I look forward to returning as we travel.

For local food eat the chicken strips or steak fingers. Lots of fried foods but always good. Thanks…read morefor being open for the locals.

we (guanda and i ) have been eating there whenever we go to pineland...food great...waitress very…read morefriendly...place really clean...and people are friendly...i give a+...

Excellent food, quick and friendly service, in a western/rural setting. A great place to come for…read moreburgers or any traditional Southern fare! I had a great burger, and can't wait to come back!

Great place to eat if you are passing through Colmesneil. The staff is friendly and quick…read more They're fast, but it's not just "fast food." It's great down-home East Texas cooking. It's also a favorite gathering place for locals, which is a good sign for any restaurant. It's in an attractive, well-appointed building. Becky, the owner, is the best.

Love this place! The portions are very generous. It's biscuits and the sausage gravy and they give…read moreyou a whole big bowl of gravy. French toast was good, waffles are huge and fluffy. Coffee is smooth.

It took a while to get the food on a Saturday morning. About 40 minutes. We actually had to ask…read morefor it to go because it took so long. But it was a full house so it's understandable. We did not get the biscuits we ordered. They gave us toast instead. Not as good with the gravy though. Chicken fried steak didn't look appetizing but was pretty good. Pork chops are breaded. Silverware is plastic. Cups are all Styrofoam. I prefer that actually. Staff was nice and they have a lot of funny signage. Fried Catfish special on the board is served for breakfast if you want.

Hey this place is best coffee in town. Sorry everyone else but it is true. Awesome vibe. Do not…read morewaste your money at Starbucks or anywhere else!

The cinnamon roll was warm and sweet, it did take a minute to get it. The wait was definitely worth…read moreit though. I loved the lavender iced coffee! And the ambience was very nice (i do apologize how shallow my review is, this is my first :c)

In a desperate and unfruitful search for real Mexican food, we stumbled upon Herraduras. The chips…read moreand salsa starter prepped us for an amazing meal. Being from San Diego, CA, we know what real Mexican food is. Every place we've been to has been one sad experience after another, with everyone attributing it to 'Tex-Mex'. I'm so glad Herraduras does not apply themselves to this blunder. Their food is the most authentic we have found in this area. This is a go-back place.

We have been here 4 times, each has been packed and just full of life! The restaurant has always…read morebeen clean everywhere that we have sat, the alcoholic drinks have been great and the staff super accommodating and wonderful and the food... the food bomb! The corn dip is so ridiculously delicious! Has 3 meats cheese and corn and damn! The birria tacos, the enchiladas, the street tacos are all so awesome! We have not had a bad meal here yet and definitely hope it stays that way! I'm sure it will though due to the clientele that never seem to stop coming back! We have lived in Lufkin for 9 months now and have never tried another Mexican spot because we like it so much!!