Best apple fritter I've had in a long time and I've been to a ton of donut shops in Texas. Very…read moreclean too!

When you walk in and see a giant wooden giraffe and fake flowers stuck in ivy plants, just go ahead…read moreand take a seat. You're in the right place. The food here is delicious! And it's all made fresh to order. We got gumbo and fried okra. Both delicious. Service was fast and friendly!

Stopped by for lunch on our way back to Dallas. We were immediately greeted warmly by the…read morebartender, Summer. We ordered a Coke and a beer then lunch. I got the chicken sandy and my bf got the Drafthouse burger. Both were fantastic and cooked perfectly. The burger could have used some salt but that's ok! Service was fantastic, food was top notch and we'll definitely be back next time we're in town!!!

Decided to try this place today.... Outstanding food, especially the chicken fried steak (probably…read morethe best I have ever had).... Great atmosphere and kind staff... definitely will come back.

I feel like I have to give this place 5 stars. The food is 4 to 4.5 (so far) but the fact that it's…read moretiny, local, family run, everything made from scratch just pushes it up that extra notch. Chicken fried chicken was juicy and properly seasoned and the best we'd ever had. Ditto for the green beans and the okra. She wouldn't tell us what she puts in the green beans, but it's some combination of bacon grease and magic, I swear. The okra was fresh cut, fresh battered, fresh fried, unlike every other place I get it where you can tell it's out of a bag. Hot water cornbread was ah-mazing. I only wish I had honey to slather on it along with the butter. White gravy was fantastic, with just a hint of sweetness we couldn't quite put our finger on. Chicken fried steak and mashed potatoes were delicious, but also the only things I can say were on par with some of our other favorites. Prices are extremely reasonable. And the service is as down home and personal as you would expect at a place like Sylvia Mae's. But don't expect quick delivery of your food. Everything is made to order and it takes time, so settle in and be patient. We will definitely return here as often as we can when we are in the area.

Occasionally you stumble upon something truly special. This unassuming small business is exactly…read morewhat you want it to be. It is a meeting place, a comfort zone, a haven of good nature and community. The food is simple and good. The person providing the food is honest and real. This establishment is a lifeline of stability in an otherwise downtrodden neighborhood. THIS is the reason we have yelp...to discover and highlight businesses that actually deserve recognition. Sylvia Mae's is all of these things and more. Go visit...manage expectations and enjoy the moment. There aren't many places like this left.

Best Burger in Town!! So glad Clint opened Cotton's Corner back up. Childhood dream come true!!…read moreBurgers, fries, chopped brisket, tots and onion rings are an A ++! We sat by the fire on the new outdoor patio and enjoyed a great lunch. Only thing missing was ranch dressing ;)

This place is awesome! Friendly staff, great food. We visited from out of state. A hidden…read morehideaway for sure. We will be back for breakfast burritos and bbq lunch.

I surrendered my membership to the twilight crowd long ago, but after a Saturday afternoon of drag…read moreracing in Lufkin ended at 2 a.m., we were faced with the dilemma of finding a late night place to get a bite to eat. Thank goodness for Whataburger and their signage that you can't miss, especially after passing dozens of convenience stores and fast food restaurants that had been closed for hours. We rolled in at 2:30 and there were several other people taking advantage of the 24-hour service provided at this Oasis. Jesse greeted us and took our orders. He was very friendly and chatty. Business was slow and he could tell we weren't regulars. Jesse approved of our activities and said he would check out the drag strip in Lufkin. I ordered the chicken strips with gravy for dipping. Jesse asked if I wanted the Texas Toast. He wanted me to know that it cost extra because if I wanted it and hadn't ordered it, I would be mad at him. I told him that it wouldn't have angered me, but for a buck twenty-five I got the Texas Toast. Our orders came out to our table in a few minutes. The chicken was hot, crispy and tender. The gravy was white and spiced just right. The Texas Toast was just... toast (IMHO) but it was good for dipping into my remaining gravy. My buddy got a double Whataburger with onion rings. It's impressive that wherever you go, their burgers are the same. The patties fill the bun and they're both big. Fortunately for me, my friend couldn't finish his onion rings, so I helped him out. They were cooked to perfection. Thanks for filling our tanks for the drive back to Dallas and beyond.

I eat here very often. The staff is extremely friendly. The food is always good. Don't have to…read morewait. just great place to eat.