Excellent home prepared food. Counter service is excellent. Cashier friendly and helpful. Cute cafe atmosphere. For soups, sandwiches, wraps and dessert, this is the place to go. read more

We found this gem while on a college tour of LeTourneau University with a few families and teens, and then a visit to the East Oil Texas Museum on our way out of town. The food was fabulous. We were so surprised to find many amazing gluten free options in a small town, too. The owner is super friendly and has such a kind heart! She makes the bread herself. The only disappointment is that it's a 4-hour drive from me. I'd be in there all the time if not! Even cooler was that a car show was happening right behind the cafe, in the midst of long rows of old derricks. We thoroughly enjoyed the town, but this cafe was just the best. read more

Downtown D'Lites Cafe - I wish I'd taken a picture of the cafe, but this little historical park was right behind it. - Cafes Near Me - Kilgore, Texas

Delicious, fresh good. Great service and super clean. Prices are very reasonable. Overall an excellent dining experience!

Let me start by saying this was my first visit to Downtown D'Lites, but definitely not my last! I picked up a Southwest salad with chicken for lunch today. I tried to call in an order, but got voicemail. Normally, this would be off-putting, but the message was so nice. "If we don't answer, it's because we are busy taking care of our customers and can't get to the phone." I can appreciate that. The wait was short. The ingredients were fresh. The flavor was amazing. The portion size was huge and the price was extremely reasonable. I didn't take a pic, because I was starving. read more

Great Food! Went on Monday and got the soup sandwich special. The Chicken tortilla soup and turkey sandwich were delicious. I also had an ice cream sandwich for dessert and it was very good. The staff was very friendly and provided outstanding service. Very comfortable and relaxing dining room. read more

Completely amazing! My sandwich and soup was delicious!!! Definitely recommend this place. The service was beyond exceptional. Nice, genuine, happy people. read more

Great food and service and ambience. They go above and beyond. Love the bake potato day.

This place is one of my favorites. It is small and can get busy really fast. The family that runs this place are some of the best folks you'll find. They really do care about their customers and are more than happy to help in any way. The food is is all great, and they always strive for perfection. Additionally, there is a section of books that one can go through, as well as several locally made crafts for sale. One thing that sets them apart from their competitors is that you can order dinner meals to heat up at home. This is amazing for when you want something that is good, but you don't have a ton of time. If you're in the area, you need to check this place out. read more

I saw this restaurant on Yelp. Decided to try it as I like to try new places. This is a delightful establishment. Locally owned. Everything was made fresh. Very friendly staff. There is also cool outside seating available. Options for pickup and curbside are available. I hope to give it a 4 star rating next time. I think I was shorted my chips for the lunch special. read more

Downtown D'Lites Cafe - Waiting for lunch. It's exciting. - Cafes Near Me - Kilgore, Texas

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Southwest panini was delicious! Service was kind. Love how cozy this place is! Great little secret in Kilgore! It's just one more great thing about East Texas! read more

Great little place to grab lunch at, I am in town for business and needed a place to charge my camera battery before my next shoot and have a bite to eat! I was definitely not disappointed and such great hospitality! They have a big menu for all day aswell not just for lunch! The building is old but very well styled lots of history in Kilgore! read more

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The grilled chicken salad was THE BOMB! Service superior. Clean place! Oh, great homemade cookies to boot!! read more

Downtown D'Lites Cafe - Grilled chicken salad - Cafes Near Me - Kilgore, Texas

Delicious and healthy salads, sandwiches, stuffed potatoes in a bright and friendly storefront in downtown Kilgore. Seven homemade dressings indicate the homespun freshness. The half-and-half lunches are a great deal and plenty filling. I had the grilled chicken D'Lite salad and a Southwestern grilled chicken wrap. Both delicious. Shouldn't have finished them--left no room for Blue Bell ice cream at the Kilgore Mercantile next door. read more

Downtown D'Lites Cafe - Downtown D'Lites Cafe, Kilgore, TX. - Cafes Near Me - Kilgore, Texas

Downtown D'Lites is a company favorite! We order from them often. They are such a Kilgore treasure and have EXCELLENT customer service. They have started doing deliveries and I recommend putting them in early because they are highly sought after! Their pickles are heavenly and their potatoes are delicious!! Their portions are plenty, healthy, and full of flavor; including their vegan and vegetarian options. read more

Great place to eat! The service is good,too! Always very nice & pleasant!! It's a pleasure to eat here!!

Stopped by here for lunch with my coworker. It was good! It's small and a yogurt shop/deli, so there aren't many food options. On the wall is the menu, which has wraps, salads, soup of the day, potatoes, and make-your-own sandwich options. My coworker and I each ordered a veggie wrap with dressing. I also bought a bag of chips, since it didn't come with any sides. The food came out quickly and was good! The wrap was large and the fixings were fresh. Prices were reasonable. Also, there are several iced tea options, including a yummy herbal hibiscus raspberry tea. It's often times hard to find decent food options when you're in a small town, besides your typical fast food or Mexican food options, that is, so I was pleased to find this place and would go there again. read more

My go to place to have lunch several tunes a month for the past TWO YEARS!!! This place doesn't only serves amazing food & delicious frozen yogurt, it's good for the soul. Every single time I've come in for lunch my spirit is lifted & the staff is always amazing & positive. This place is ask about wholesome food. They make their own bread and frozen yogurt so you don't have to worry about those pesky preservatives! Mom & Pop run establishment that deserves much better ratings than this! The frozen yogurt is delicious to be as healthy as it is & the toppings are always fresh! read more

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I started to eat at Edgar's Big Taco #2 which is only a street over. Walked in and sat down for several minutes and was not acknowledged at all. Finally a waitress passed by and asked if I needed a menu. She came back through later and kind of tossed it on the table without a word. So far, I'd gotten nothing including a smile or a greeting. I picked up my wallet and went two doors down to Downtown D'Lites. I got a warm greeting accompanied by a great smile. I walked up and ordered and received another warm greeting and smile. A couple of minutes later, I had a huge bacon ranch baked potato, herbal raspberry drink and a bag of chips in front of me..served with a smile. Everything was really good AND healthy. read more

Downtown D'Lites Cafe - My huge bacon ranch baked potato. - Cafes Near Me - Kilgore, Texas

Nice downtown sandwich shop. Order at counter in back, then they deliver to table. Soup & sandwiches good!

I have tried most of the soups and sandwiches on the menu and have liked them all. I've heard that they make the bread from scratch daily. They have a small frozen yogurt bar and "homemade" ice cream sandwiches. I had lunch with a group here to celebrate some birthdays, and the birthday girls got free fro-yo with their meals. There's a few shelves filled with books to read while you're visiting. Local musicians play here Friday nights. This venue hosts fundraisers for people in the community often. read more

Looking for a great place to eat at least relatively healthy? Look no further! This is a great sandwich shop. I had the bacon ranch chicken salad on wheat with spinach. Delicious. My wife had the salami panini on wheat. So delicious (we split halves). After eating, my wife smelled "cookies" fresh from the oven. Turns out, the cookies were actually brownies for making ice cream sandwiches. Of course, making mama happy makes me happy, so I got a couple of those "cookies". A decision I do NOT REGRET! Take a break off the interstate and stop on by!!!! You'll be glad you did. read more

Wonderful gem tucked away in Kilgore! Small seating area, yet interesting and visually appealing decor. Wrap and sandwich were both well executed, nicely presented, and good sized portions. Staff was helpful and friendly. Definitely coming back! read more

Downtown D'Lites! What can I say? Well, Debbie and her crew do a great job of preparing good, fresh and tasty soups, sandwiches and salads. Oh my, I forgot to mention the bake potatoes. And if one is gluten intolerant, look no further. DD is aware and their prep impeccable. Go to DD and enjoy a great meal in a great environment. And don't forget to wash it down with a cold, delectable glass of hibiscus tea! read more

The homemade freshness of the breads make the sandwiches totally worth the calories! I always have a difficult time choosing which soup to go along with...Daily specials and Debbie v. (Owner) & her staff make this THE best place for lunch. Just be sure to go before noon to avoid the massive crowd but get their ASAP before 1 or you run the chance of them running out of food! The homemade frozen yogurt (usually 5-6 flavors) are low-calorie and also difficult to choose...so I just get a dollop of each!! Debbie's Cook's Delite (now on Wed.) is always s winner. Gluten-free options are available, too!! WINNING!!! Soft, Christian music and the Inspirational book library make this a great place to relax and enjoy a peaceful lunch or after work snack! There's also an Artists' Corner of local works for sale. Absolutely LOVE this gem in Historic downtown Kilgore!!! read more

Kilgore deserves better but hey, what are you gonna do? The toppings were few. Some were empty and had been for a while. Old, crusted. I'd go back but with the understanding that I don't want toppings. In comparison to Yogurt Planet, Austin, ... there is no comparison. read more

Best baked potato (also largest) in Texas! My favorite is loaded with Brisket but they have a variety! They also have amazing Frozen Yogurt in great flavor you don't often find at other regular froyo places. Best part of all is the family that owns it. Great Christian people who care about their community. Always great you with a smile and make your day a little better. Great place to come hang out. read more

Awesome Christian owned establishment. Their baked potatoes and salads are amazing!!!

On the road searching for healthy whole food my husband and I jumped off the interstate to find some hometown cooking. I had 1/2 a sandwich and made from scratch tortilla soup my hubby had their chili and a Greek salad. Definitely recommend them! read more

Over priced sandwiches that would be better prepared at home with quality bread, at least deli meat and not pressed scrap meat with water added and vegetables/garnish that doesn't look like a health coffee violation. read more

Had a delicious fresh Asian Wrap and a slice of apple pie for lunch while traveling through Kilgore. The staff is friendly and it was fun to watch the locals come to pick up lunch and chat with everyone. Also picked up just made gingerbread--so good. read more

This is a nice place to eat in. Very nice waitresses and order taker. Thoroughly enjoyed the food and company. Would love to go back there soon. read more

Very down to earth atmosphere... You can eat on the sidewalk downtown. Fresh veggies and fresh food. Wraps, sammies , bake potatoes etc and a yogurt bar. Very friendly staff. read more

One of my personal favorite Deli's! I don't often have time, but I try to come into downtown from Longview just to eat here every once and a while. Please continue with your amazing food and service! read more

Really cute and convenient little place. I usually get the salads and gluten free cookies. Great for a healthy non chain option in Kilgore. Always a fan! read more

The food is always healthy and tasty. The atmosphere, though simple, is wholesome and relaxing. This makes it a great place to hang out and visit over a business lunch. The Southwestern wrap is my fav, but their gigantic baked potato is a close second. Though the menu is not huge, you can depend on DD to have the healthiest menu in town. They have a variety of lunch specials throughout the week and the PRICE makes it a real bargain! Besides that, they make it a point to learn your name, which makes you feel like a valued customer. I highly recommend! read more

Love finding locally owned and operated places when I'm away from home. Downtown D'Lites has great food, friendly service and inviting atmosphere!! read more

Excellent food in a relaxed small town café atmosphere. The lunch specials are wonderful, especially the soups and wraps. read more

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What a great place! Fantastic service, delicious healthy and fresh food with daily specials that really provide an unmatched value.

This pretty little restaurant has wonderful fresh and light lunches. Choose from a selection of yummy sandwiches that come on HOMEMADE wheat or white bread....or you have one made up as a wrap. The soups are also homemade and change daily. For dessert you can choose from a selection frozen yogurts. The best part is that all of this great food is served up with big smiles. read more