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.

We have eaten a Dolli's several times and it is always busy. This visit was no different. However,…read moreservice was marginal. Several apologies later, we finally got our food. I had the BLT with the optional egg and it was okay, nothing to write home about. Coffee was good. Restaurant and toilets were clean and from the sign posted in the men's room, it is highly rated (lol). Nothing like some bathroom humor! We will certainly be back as we are always hopefully that today was an anomaly.

Right in the center of downtown is a corner cafe that is full of friendly smiles as well as loyal…read morepeople who obviously frequent the place and even have their regular tables. Makes you feel like you're in a Texas country town for sure! My daughter and I were in Nacogdoches for college visit to SFA and we looked this place up in the hopes that we would find something different than a normal chain stop. It certainly is different and was exactly what you might imagine. Everything on the menu is decently priced and it seems that Tuesday is the place to be with short stack specials for $2 along with the weekday breakfast special at $6.95 On of my daughter's favorite meals is chicken fried steak and what better place to try that than a local diner??? Unfortunately it fell below expectations. The portions were quite large, enough that we could have just split a plate. The idea of sausage gravy on top of the mashed potatos and steak sounds heavy but also potentially fantastic. However both the gravy and the fry were quite under seasoned. I was able to fix mine with some cholula sauce and some salt and pepper was a quick fix as well for my daughter. The side of green beans and carrots she got were actually pretty good so perhaps there was just a disconnect in flavor at the meat station this day. I did very much enjoy the side salad I chose instead of the veggie medley. Came with home-made ranch which brought me back to my East Texas family gatherings with the freshly shaken ranch.....it was great. The portion size was pretty fair value at $13. Like I said we could have just split it between us. Very hit or miss flavors leaves this at a 3-stars for me. But no doubt some of the nicest folks in town work here.

Chicken fried steak excellent best onion rings I have had in a while and fried okra. The salad was…read morefresh with generous on the side dressing. I should mention the best actual real gravy I have had in a while. Thinking biscuits and gravy likely a winner here.

Came on a Wednesday evening. Service was nice and staff were friendly. My food was great, ate every…read morelast bite. It was quiet and relaxing. I hope to revisit soon.

Place is amazing, service is amazing, food was outstanding and prices were shocking priced low. Had…read morethe Mak Balls and Chico's and queso, perfect! We ordered a burger, tacos, quesadillas and two pastas .... Full of flavor, fresh, hot.... Perfect! Love this place and will be back soon

The food was underwhelming. I ordered the. Chicken fried steak, onion rings and Mac n Cheese. The…read more"fried" was super thick and soggy. It was so bad, it was thicken than a flour tortilla and as soft as one. Then there is the "steak " which was bland and cardboard like. I have the feeling that this particular menu items is not freshly made; it has to be a frozen one and just warmed up. The fried mushrooms were good, but a little seasoning in the flour would help boost the flavor. Man n cheese was ok, onion rings were blah. The water was very refreshing.

Great service! 10/10 Food was mid but it's Lufkin so I…read moredidn't expect amazing. Tomatoes basil soup was lacking basil- very ketchup-y. Avacado BLT was good. Charcuterie was massive and wonderful. Wine selection was impressive with great variety of prices.

The perfect spot for a date night or brunch, the ambiance is beautiful and quite vibey! We were sat…read moreimmediately, the hostess and our waitress were both so kind and our waitress was very attentive. We started out with the crab cakes, which the presentation alone is so beautiful and the flavor is also amazing!! I got the chicken parmesan with sauce on the side and it was super good, my bf got the ultimate grilled cheese and although we wished the bread was crispier, the flavor was very good. One of the best restaurants we've tried in Lufkin by far, I highly recommend!

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!

Maybe I was expecting more than what was displayed. Had heard about the hype and popularity of the…read moreestablishment and wanted to see what it was all about. All I can say, is that it's just mediocre. There's no bar with exception to their wine cooler type "complementary margaritas". I give the business credit for their hospitality and offerings, but honestly that is what brings in the majority of their business. (Totally understandable) The service was fast and friendly, but I just didn't care for the food. Maybe I wasn't feeling the atmosphere and expected different.

I ordered the Mexican crazy rice and he had the #16 (not pictured). We both loved the food but…read moreagreed the crazy rice was a 10/10. We each had 2 strawberry margaritas a piece (iykyk). Hasn't even been a week yet and we're ready to go back. HIGHLY recommend

My husband and I went to check out Jasper's new restaurant located in the downtown area. When we…read morewalked in we were immediately greeted and seated by the hostess. The restaurant was busy but our food and drink orders were promptly taken. I ordered the chicken fried chicken and my husband had a breakfast plate of some sort. My food was delicious and so was my martini. My husband also loved his plate of breakfast food. Oh and also, the owner of the restaurant came over to our table to introduce herself! This little restaurant is small but it's so cute and the full service bar looks so nice. Their hand crafted coffees and drinks are top notch! You have got to try this new place! Five stars!

Absolutely 5 stars! The food was delicious--though I wasn't a fan of the lasagna soup, but that's…read morejust personal preference (my 11-year-old devoured it, so clearly it was a hit!). Everything was fresh and flavorful, but what really stood out was the service--truly a 10/10. We're not locals and stopped here on a whim, and I'm so glad we did. A hidden gem

We visit The Cottage every time we're in town! Delicious cocktails and a fantastic seasonal menu…read more The garden is beautiful and the staff knowledgeable. Highly recommend!

Great food, service and ambiance in a cute, cozy setting. We started indoors and shifted outside…read moreas the sun went down and the staff was so gracious and accommodating!

Food delicious service fast nice area surrounding nice playground pool nice walking area places to…read morestay

Very clean inside Waitstaff was very friendly and kept us…read moreinformed as to why it was taking so long for just one burger and fries - apparently the cook is able to only work on 1 order at a time! Way overpriced - $27.00 for a gravy steak which is nothing more than a hamburger patty with gravy ridiculous ! You can go across the lake and get one much better for $17.00