Can't believe this place was still here, it's been about 23 years since I've eaten here. We went for breakfast and it was outstanding. The inside still looks great and clean. Service was great, our waitress was super friendly. The portions were BIG, I had to take half of mine home and he couldn't finished all of his either. read more

Circle Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Kilgore, Texas

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If I lived closer I'd be visiting this place all the time! Great little cafe!!! Food and service was amazing!!!

This is by far my favorite breakfast place in Kilgore. I've never been disappointed going here. As made apparent by the amount of traffic through the parking lot, others would agree. Their staff is awesome and the food is great. I always recommend this restaurant to folks new to town, and have never heard them tell me anything negative read more

We arrived for lunch about 1:45pm after my lab appointment. I thought it stayed open until 5, but after I saw how the waitress didn't really want to wait on us, I asked when they close and she said 2pm. Trying to correct her rude behavior, she said but that's ok I have to be here to clean up anyway. We got the plate lunch special with meatloaf and two sides. You could tell the meatloaf had been sitting awhile but it was ok. My black eyes peas and potatoes were good. My husband said his food was pretty good considering how we ate near closing, but the carrots were not good. They served a little salad and bread pudding for desert which were good. The tea was also good. The waitress turned out to be very nice and efficient. We're from Longview, but we love plate lunches and decided to try this place again a bit earlier. It is nice to have a country restaurant that is reasonably priced so I hope they make it. read more

There simply isn't a better breakfast in town. Home town feel with lots of regulars which tells you the food and service always meet expectations. read more

What a great place! We had breakfast and the omelettes were delicious! Our waitress was polite and very quick to great and take our order. Very clean and the Prices were good. We will come back sometime for lunch or dinner. Highly recommend! read more

Excellent local diner--I stopped for breakfast. Bright and clean with friendly servers. The 2+2+2 is a favorite so was happy to see it on the menu. Pancakes were large and fluffy. Great crispy bacon. It was exactly the kind of place I look for on motorcycle trips. One unexpected benefit--purely for me--I think I was the only person in the place with a cell phone on the table (I was alone). Nice to see people talking to each other like we used to. It's that kind of local gem. read more

Ol' school diner. After the hotel suggested Denny's I just drove around Kilgore and found this gem. Two extra large eggs. Biscuit and gravy. Large order hash browns. Great coffee. And two slices of High. Quality. Bacon. Not the tasteless strips of incinerated cinders usually served in many places. Perfectly cooked thick cut sweet smoky pork. Attentive servers that have been serving since time immemorial. Clean and organized. A hit with locals as it was busy. read more

We had the worst experience ever going into this place, me and my parents. We sat down and got our drinks but we were waiting for quite awhile for the waitress to come back around to take our order. The waitress not only neglect les us but everyone she handed a menu to, making sure to give everyone a drink. Overall, the service was crappy this morning. read more

If you want or enjoy food poisoning that doesn't even taste pleasant; while also being spoken down to (if the wait staff even checks on you at all) than this is the place for you!!! read more

Great food. Great specials. The manager/owner is not the friendliest unless you are a regular. She needs improvement but her staff is bar none. read more

We love going there for breakfast on the weekends. Because I don't like to cook that early. Plus I can't beat their food! Love the pancakes and crispy bacon. Great biscuits and gravy. The people there make you feel at home. Very nice and very friendly staff! I will continue to go there when I can! read more

I always find it disappointing when I begin writing a review for a small town diner such as Circle Cafe and find that another gypsy soul has beat me to it! I mean, I purposely go out of my way on road trips to eat at these fine establishments... let me be first! Anyway, I rolled in early one Saturday morning on my way back into the promised land, also known as Texas. The joint was poppin' with construction workers, retired folk, and the good ol' locals of Kilgore. That is why I love coming to these home-grown joints; everyone knows everyone. Believe me; I do my best to look like local when eating. My local alias was blown when I asked "what are Western hash browns." Luckily, my server did not show any sort of "you are not a local" attitude! That is certainly because this little diner truly does spit out southern hospitality on all cylinders. The order of Western hash browns offered an enormous plate of shredded, griddled potatoes, COVERED in a layering of cheese, with onions, tomato, and bell pepper interspersed within the finely sliced tubers. The damage? A whopping... $2.50. Welcome to Texas. The biscuit and gravy, at ~$2, was a fantastic addition. The sausage at the bottom was not mixed into the gravy, unfortunately, but at least the sausage was meaty, and the gravy was spot-on. Together, they made a sloppy, but delicious accompaniment to my starchy Southern staple. The final verdict? $5. Thus, 5 stars. I don't know in what earthly circumstance you would find yourself in Kilgore, TX, but I would certainly extend a recommendation of Circle Cafe to you. Even if you are not in the boondocks of East Texas... But, if you want to make a drive to eat at a small town diner, I would not look past Circle Cafe! read more

Really nice short order breakfast place. My husband and I love coming here and shari g the massive order of pancakes. They're so melt in your mouth delicious. read more

Awesome chicken fried steak Really good mashed potatoes as well Nice little diner, wasn't too packed for lunch read more

We love to eat at local places and this one didn't disappoint. If you're going for breakfast, don't skip the bacon. Some of the best bacon we've had. Our son devoured his pancakes. read more

Breakfast- Locally I don't know why we don't break bread here more often. We've never had a bad meal or service here. It's a solid 4 Star. The other thing is the atmosphere. It's a typical, local, small town diner, that's been here for decades. No surprises, just good food, the old school way. I wouldn't change a thing. Everyone in the place, customers and employees are so dang nice. read more

I am a sucker for a good home cooked diner meal. Especially when it is a diner in the Great state of Texas! And what better than a diner in the Oil Capitol of the World, Kilgore, TX. These folks take Southern Hospitality to a whole new level. Even made me a breakfast side well after breakfast was done for the day. Had the Club Sandwich which did not disappoint. Healthy amount of stuff inside the sandwich. No skimping on the meat. The Homemade Veggie Soup was amazing!!! And that breakfast side I was telling you about... you haven't had hash browns until you've had Circle Cafe's Western Hasbrowns!!! Wow... I am well fed today!!! read more

This is a charming little hole in the wall eatery. Their lunch specials are great and priced right. Friendly staff and cozy atmosphere. So far all have been wonderful. Only once while there, my sister in law found a hair in her chicken fried steak, and they were most prompt in removing her plate and taking her meal off the ticket, and they apologized over and over. I will be a patron... great food.. great prices. read more

Great chicken fried steak and eggs!!!! Staff was very friendly and attentive. Off the beaten path. Gonna need you google maps to find it.

We eat breakfast there at least once a week. Food is great, service is wonderful. The drinks are pricey for the size I choose water .