Amazing customer service!! Very welcoming and helpful. The food was incredible. I tried to BBQ chicken, Mac and cheese, Yams, green beans, carrots, and rice. Definitely recommend! My friend tried the smothered chicken, Mac, cabbage, collard greens, broccoli cheese rice, and pinto beans. The yellow cake was amazing. read more

Doc’s Cafeteria - Cafeteria Near Me - Lubbock, Texas

This is the real deal was traveling for work I stopped in the best collard greens I've ever had worth of your in the area read more

Doc’s Cafeteria - Cafeteria Near Me - Lubbock, Texas

Fabulous Soul Food Restaurant. Wonderful Service. One downside is the food is very Salty. Hubby loves the Chittering

I don't understand how this score isn't 5.0. When I read through the hits of bad reviews all I can see and hear is entitlement. Low energy people playing low energy games! About Doc's and my personal experience. I've been going here at least once a week for the past 6 weeks or so and I can't say enough about how good the food is here. I'm always chatting it up with staff and the owners as much as I can, they're always so busy! This family and their extended family "staff" really do knock it out of the park in Lubbock! So many places have gone downhill post the COVID era but these folks have leveled up! Thanks for being awesome Kings and Queens and I'll see ya soon on the flip side for more good and wholesome home style cooking! read more

It was my first time going to docs cafeteria. I invited a friend to meet me there at 11 AM because that is what they have posted is they're opening time at 11 five still not so I called and she said yes we will be open in a few minutes I see y'all standing out there. When she did come to the door at 11:10, she unlocked the door and I said good morning. The employee was very rude and then we went in and you could not see the food because there was condensation all over the glass so at this point, we just walked out and went to cast-iron Grill, which is always well well worth it! I will never go back to docs cafeteria! First of all, if you run a business open on time second of all, don't be rude to the customers. I could go on and on, but I won't. I think this gets the point across. read more

The Good: 1. Customer service was great! Everyone was pleasant and I felt very welcomed. 2. My favorite side of the six was the green beans. 3. The price point is inexpensive. The Bad: 1. Majority of the sides were extremely bland. 2. The Mac and cheese was overcooked and didn't really have a cheesy taste. 3. The greens were cold--not like warm, but actually cold. 4. The fish was the most disappointing because it didn't even look like what I have seen in other customer's pictures. The fish was very salty and was cooked too fast, yet had a little of burnt look on the exterior. It had multiple bones even though I specifically asked for fillet. The Ugly: 1. When I walked into the establishment and looked at the food in the cafeteria's line, most of the food did not look appetizing. I don't believe anything was fresh, but I wanted to support a locally owned business. 2. There were customers eating in the restaurant, but ironically they left so much food on their plate as if they didn't quite enjoy their meal. I really was hoping that the soul food would be top notch, but it was very disappointing in various ways. read more

Doc’s Cafeteria - Two fish dinners with 3 sides each - Cafeteria Near Me - Lubbock, Texas

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Love this food I can't wait to try the whole menu & fried okra or other foods they may offer special read more

Doc’s Cafeteria - The atmosphere is amazing great service & friendly staff - Cafeteria Near Me - Lubbock, Texas

The food was amazing and the staff gave really great customer service. Have the banana pudding it is just awesome!!

I only write reviews of either the best or the worst restaurants in which I have eaten. My folks have been in Louisiana for many generations. We love to grow, cook and eat southern cuisine (AKA Soul food). I was shocked to discover that "Doc's Cafeteria" in Lubbock, TX serves food as if it came right off my grandmother's, my mother's or my wife's dinner table! They offer a big variety of meats, vegetables and deserts. The tea is southern sweet! Their portions are huge for a price that will satisfy anyone. The owner and staff are very pleasant folks that aim to please. If you like that kind of food, don't miss Doc's Cafeteria! read more

Great food!!! Standard is 1 meat and 5 sides, including collard greens, cornbread, cabbage, broccoli rice casserole, yams among a long list of items plus various deserts. My wife and I both enjoyed everything! read more

Food is amazing, service is great, feels like a family atmosphere. Will definitely be bring me and my family back

The food is good and the service is not terrible I was surprised by the shrimp and grits read more

Great food and excellent service. It was my first time visiting and they were good in explaining how it works and giving recommendations. You can choose a meat and up to five sides, with a choice of bread, desert and a drink. The price was very good with the amount of food and great it tasted. I went when they had Turkey and dressing and it was phenomenal. The food is seasoned perfect. No complaints read more

Doc’s Cafeteria - Cafeteria Near Me - Lubbock, Texas

We enjoyed our vegetables, gumbo and the cornbread was outstanding. Service was great. I'm surprised it was not busy as we were there in the middle of the noon hour. read more

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4919 34th Street, across from Coronado School District. Open Tuesday-Sunday. Home cooking that will make your tastebuds dance. Buffet available. Plate options. Seafood options. Clean environment. Plenty of open seats. Natural lighting brings a well lighted area. Greeted with smiling faces and quick service. I was very pleased with our meal. The kids and grandkids loved the food as well. read more

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My new favorite !! Great food service and price They even kept my cobbler warm till I was ready for it . read more

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Second visit to Docs don't know when they reopened here but I sure am glad they did. I visited here the fri before Christmas with the family and food was great. Today's visit I was looking for some healthy quick food. Ok maybe sorta healthy b ut great tasting. Lunch specials 11-2 Thurs - Sun choice of meat w 2 sides drink and bread for $9 beats all the fast food out there. If your really hungry they have their 1stop Buffett your choice of meat w up to 5 sides, bread & dessert for $13. I'm not a little man and I couldn't squeeze my dessert in it had to make the trip home. This restaurant is part of Lee's family, bucket of love chicken, & royal seafood. Across from Coronado High School read more

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This place is great! Great homemade food and you choose what you want. They were so friendly and helped me because it was my first time. I'll be back as often as I can. It all reminds me of happier times going to a cafeteria with my grandparents. read more

Doc’s Cafeteria - My smothered beef...so good. Beans were great. Ribs on the other plate were great. Everything! I will be back as often as possible. - Cafeteria Near Me - Lubbock, Texas

Definitely came to Doc's again before I head back to Louisiana. Also brung my family to experience tha Greatest of Soul cooking. Words can't even express HOW GOOD THIS PLACE FOOD IS read more

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As a Mississippian native and Houston resident, I love some good soul food, especially at a reasonable price!!! This place is the definition of a home cooked meal! What I also appreciate is how they offer a variety of food. There was so much to choose from. And they offer different combo options so you can get as many sides as you want! The staff were very kind. I believe they were all family. You can tell that the community really enjoys this food by the way people were constantly coming in. I got their chicken dressing that came with a chicken thigh. For my sides, I got their collard greens, glazed carrots (so good!), mac & cheese and an extra side of broccoli rice & cheese casserole. It came with cornbread, a dessert, and ice cream. You can feed a family with that. And it was all under $20. Houston would never! The quality of the food was delicious!!! Seasoned well and full of flavor. I highly recommend visiting this restaurant whenever you can! read more

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This place is amazing. Been dining here for months. The ladies are always great behind the counter. Food is 100% home cooked. Loved everything about Doc's When you're there they treat you like family. Disregard any bad reviews and give this place a chance. You will not regret it. In fact you will be back because it is so good. read more

The food is very good and is very seasoned. They give generous portions of their meat choices and sides. Service is outstanding. Very friendly and they really take care of their customers. They appreciate your business. There is plenty of seating and it's very comfortable. They music isn't too loud. This is one of our favorite spots and they have a good menu to choose from. read more

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This is a Great place, a hidden gem and you get your moneys worth of food. Great workers and fast!! Thankful I found this place

Feels like home cooking. Lots of sides to choose from. Not an all you can eat, but you get plenty.

We went to Doc's tonight and got it to go! Everyone was so nice and the food was fantastic! I got my Dad a plate, as well, and his response was "Wow Wow Wow... Maybe, just maybe, the best meal I have ever had!" He loves home cooking. It was, for sure, the best meat loaf I have ever had and I'm pretty proud of the one I make at home! We will be back again and again! read more

if you haven't had Doc's cafeteria, then you don't know what your missing !! Food that's cooked with love is here !! Best service around great atmosphere !I will be definitely coming back everyday to try something different read more

Man this place is good! Down home, homemade food with real seasoning and made perfectly! Everything we ate was delicious! Choose five sides and a meat and all of it was so yummy! The staff was very nice and attentive as well! Don't forget your dessert but you'll probably have to eat it at home because you'll lick every plate clean and be full! read more

most underrated spot in town. If you havent been your missing out! everything on the menu is excellent

Food and staff are wonderful love the choices my favorite is barbecue chicken broccoli and rice could use more broccoli

Food was delicious! Very friendly and clean! Lots of food choices and 5 sides. Desserts were so good! read more

Doc’s Cafeteria - Cafeteria Near Me - Lubbock, Texas

What a great place! The food was amazing and the staff was so kind and courteous. Highly recommend. read more

Did not get to try anything unfortunately so this rating is strictly for this reason: Front door states open at 8am on Sundays. We showed up at 10am and the doors were locked and lights were off. read more

Delicious home cooking at affordable price. Friendly staff with a comfortable ambiance. I got the chili bowl with mac and cheese and broccoli and cheese rice and I will be coming back soon to try their gumbo! read more

Nothing fresh. The food was dry and clumpy. The chicken fried steak was a packaged frozen kind. If school cafeteria food is your thing, this is your place. read more

ABSOLUTELY NEVER AGAIN WILL I STRP INTO ANY OF THEIR ESTABLISHMENTS!! Doc's cafeteria has HORRIBLE SERVICE! My husband, mother in law, and myself decided to give this place a try despite of the poor reviews I have seen online. (I believe 100%in supporting local businesses). WORST MISTAKE EVER! Prices were fair, only 42 dollars for 3 meals. My husband got the Roast Beef, I got the meatloaf, and my mother in law got the turkey wing. Mine tasted just fine, my husband's roast beef smelled like dog food, it was horrible! He approached a lady, (who identified herself as the owner) and asked if he could please have another meat selection because he didn't like his. And she literally yelled "I'm not giving you something else just because you didn't like what you got!" My husband said okay and sat down. I then approached asking why she couldn't just give him another meat, she then began to yell at me in front of the whole restaurant telling me that she's been in business over 10 years and that she's not worried about 1 person who did not like her food. VERY TACKY!! I then proceeded to leave the restaurant and all of the other employees behind the counter then began to yell "bye bitch" as I walked out the door. VERY UNPROFESSIONAL! I will tell EVERYONE I know about this business owner and each of her restaurants! read more