We were just passing along I-30 and decided to stop in Mt. Pleasant for a break from a long trip. While exploring the historic downtown, we discovered Laura's Cheesecake--and what a wonderful surprise it turned out to be. We walked into this charming café in the afternoon, just before closing. I asked for their most popular cheesecake, and I was lucky enough to meet Laura, the owner. She kindly guided us to the best choices and even suggested the most cost-effective way to sample a variety of flavors. And the cheesecake? Absolutely the best I've ever tasted--rich, creamy, and perfectly balanced. When she learned we still had a two-hour drive home, she thoughtfully packed our cheesecake with ice packs and even included extra samples for us to enjoy later. Her kindness and hospitality truly made the experience special. The café itself is beautifully decorated--clean, cozy, and full of classic East Texas charm. This stop turned into a highlight of our trip. I would absolutely drive two hours back just to visit again and try their brunch! read more

My FAVORITE restaurant in Mount Pleasant! I've tried their wraps and their salads and both are AMAZING! And I can't forget about their cheesecake! Everything is delicious and Laura's Cheesecake is worth the trip from Dallas. Also, the folks who work here are so kind. read more

This restaurant always has the friendliest staff, cleanest environment, and the best food! Although this was only my second visit, I am excited to try the rest of their menu! But for now, their Cobb salad and strawberry basil water remains my most favorite meal, especially during this summer heat! read more

Laura's Cheesecake - Cobb salad w/ 2oz grilled chicken and avocado ranch dressing - Bakeries Near Me - Mount Pleasant, Texas

On a road trip through Texas, we stopped in Mt. Pleasant for lunch. This place looked promising, and we always find these old Texas downtowns with the city hall squares so charming. There were a few well-rated spots in town, but we landed here. We ordered the stuffed avocado -- a full order with one stuffed with chicken and one with beef. My main gripe? Ditch the ranch and go with actual sour cream. Ranch is fine and all, but sour cream would have been the better move. I'm a sucker for a beef sandwich with a dipping sauce, so I couldn't resist. But, fair warning -- the meat was still kinda dry and chewy even with the dipping sauce. A little disappointing. Now, where this place really redeemed itself wasn't the namesake cheesecake -- but the cookies! We grabbed two to go, and wow -- the dark chocolate one with sea salt was the true highlight. We also got a slice of cheesecake to go (because, you know, it's in the name), and it was good -- but honestly, I'd skip the cheesecake and go straight for the cookies next time. read more

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Yum! Lovely cafe in historic downtown. Lots of choices of cheesecakes. We got the cookies and cream and also the turtle flavor. Very good. Will go back and try the food next time. read more

I'm only giving a 2 star because their banana pudding is really good. Unfortunately I was served a dry ceasar salad wrap. I'm not sure if I've ever been to a restaurant where a ceasar salad is ever served dry with the dressing on the side. However, I've definitely never ordered a wrap where the contents on the inside are dry. I could not believe what I was biting into. Dry lettuce and dry crunchy chicken. Most of what I bit into were cartilage pieces of the chicken as well. I've been coming here for years, and I've always wondered if it was just the type of things that I ordered that were dry, or just how they make them. After this time though, I can no longer recommend this restaurant. Which breaks my heart because I love the environment, and the history of the restaurant. If anyone in the back is reading this, please do not serve dry lettuce and dry chicken in a wrap. Topping it with dressing does not make the bite enjoyable. It felt like it was bark. I couldn't continue eating. read more

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The food and the desserts were well worth the stop off the highway! I barely got a bite of the Double Cookie my hubby ordered. It was two snickerdoodle cookies with cinnamon-flavored cream in the middle. I had the Triple Chocolate Cheesecake slice - so rich and smooth! For lunch, my (picky) son finished almost his whole bowl of Mac & Cheese and side of ham. I tasted it. It was good & cheesey - not salty like what comes out of a box. I had a cup of Chicken Tortilla Soup and half of Italian Gobbler sandwich. Sorry, no pics. We ate them too quickly. They did not skimp on the turkey meat and the Swiss cheese was melted nicely to the focaccia (which was not hard). My dad had the daily special - Chicken Spaghetti on Fridays. It was so good. I've never had such a dish, but I would go back on a Friday for it! The owner took our order. She was so kind and very happy to hear that we had stopped after seeing the restaurant name on the blue highway sign. We were looking for a place to get lunch. So so glad we stopped and decided to dine in. The place looks amazing for being historic and was so welcoming. You could go a get dessert to go or choose a table to dine in. Several tables of various sizes and shapes are available to accommodate everyone from couples to large families. Our table was bussed as we ate our meal which was nice. I love the feel of the restaurant and everything we tasted, too! When passing Mt. Pleasant again, we will definitely stop in! read more

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Awesome lunch (sandwich) and dessert (cheesecake). Plus I got some cookies too. All 4 different kinds were great and fresh. Great place to eat. I love the old building too. read more

We stumbled on Laura's last year looking for a place to have lunch. We are back in the area and had to try breakfast. Both meals were very good. And the cheesecake is delicious! Best of all, there are gluten free options. GF bread, cookies and cheesecake are offered. read more

Beautiful place, great atmosphere! We stopped in one day for an iced tea. I'm def coming back for lunch. read more

Laura's Cheesecake - Bakeries Near Me - Mount Pleasant, Texas

What a cute town and the ambiance was awesome! The hospitality was amazing and the food delicious. A nice place to hang out and eat and chat without feeling rushed. Being in town over the 2025 Memorial Day weekend we visited the place 3 times! read more

Stopped in during a recent trip to the area. Prices were reasonable and staff typical Texas friendly. Ordered the pot pie daily special, California chicken wrap with tortill chips and Jeffrey's verde power bowl for lunch followed by raspberry cheese cake and banana pudding for dessert with strawberry basil infused water to drink. All of the food was delicious and the water was refreshing. Wish every small town had a Laura's cheesecake restaurant! Can hardly wait until we come back to try the other daily specials! read more

Laura's Cheesecake - Bakeries Near Me - Mount Pleasant, Texas

Loved this place! The BLAT sandwiches were on the most delicious bread! Servings were generous. We went there 3 times during our 5 day visit to Texas. There are great places to shop in the area read more

Quaint downtown sandwich shop. Chicken salad on croissant is my favorite. Stuffed avocado is a close second. They also serve cookies and their world famous cheesecake. Great people. Great food. read more

Met the GM Suzanne - she was thrilled it was our first time in beautiful Mt Pleasant. I know because she gave me a free cookie. . Food was fresh - broccoli/cheese soup was money and the house salad with jalapeño chicken was on-point. Great location on the city square / plenty of parking. Great visit. read more

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Great service and great food. Love the biscuits and gravy and the cheesecake is super tasty.

parking is a challenge in this are. food is okay and good customer service. cheesecake slices are small for the price that you pay for them. read more

This cheesecake, and restaurant is absolutely the best and brings a smile to your face with each bite and visit. The owners are the sweetest people and so friendly too! If you are ever in Mt Pleasant, stop by and get yourself a delicious treat! And if you can't make it to their warm and friendly location, let them ship you some!! read more

Excellent and exceptional food and service! We were treated like old friends and feed well. We will definitely be back. Breakfast was delicious! They have dine in or take out, but you will want to eat in and stay awhile. The friendly staff and customers are part of the experience. Thank you Suzanne for knowing how to cook excellent food and combine it with top notch service. This is definitely a treasure! read more

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Great place with great sandwiches and ambience. My kids loved the game area and kept themselves occupied while the adults ate which was nice. read more

Always limited when I think of where to eat in Mount Pleasant Tx. I drive by this place al the time and thought they only served cheesecake. Last week I saw a lunch sign out and thought I give it a try. They serve lunch from 11-2pm only. So today I came in with my husband, roommate and a friend. The guys all ordered TV Philly Cheese French dip with chips and I ordered the new chicken salad wraps. Today they also kicked off their fall menu. They had love music and passed out samples of their fall favorite cheesecakes. I tried the pumpkin cheesecake and it was good. I wouldn't say the best I ever had but it was certainly up there. My chicken salad wraps were perfect in size. Tasted fresh and light, not heavy with mayo. It was also served with sliced cucumbers and carrots. Along with a fruit salad. It was perfect! The music was great, my understanding it was the music teacher from Chapel Hill High School. He had a great voice. This is in the heart of downtown across from the courthouse. I would love to see them maybe add some local favorites to sell in the store. It's so big and half of the store is empty (not being used). I bet if they sold stuff like Cracker Barrel I would be in here all the time. Service was also excellent, friendly and went over the menu with us. read more

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The restaurant itself is pretty cute, we just came for some bakery items and I wasn't overly impressed with them. The lemonade we got was okay but my husband said the coffee tasted pretty burned but we did come mid afternoon. Service was good though the woman at the register was friendly. read more

We stumbled upon this place and what a pleasant surprise. Food is all homemade, healthy, fresh, and you can taste the love! Cheesecake is famously delicious! The atmosphere is inviting and everything is very CLEAN! Our new spot for road trips this way! read more

Laura's is a "must" for me anytime I'm visiting or passing through Mt. Pleasant! They have the perfect variety of lunch choices. The environment is both welcoming and cheerful. It's the ideal small town spot; it's like a scene from Gilmore girls! Their tortilla soup is second to none. I also recommend the Tex-Italian or the stuffed avocado! I think this goes without saying, but the cheesecake is also incredible. read more

Really cool atmosphere, great for grabbing a quick bite. Wish there were more vegetarian options, but the pimento cheese sandwich I had was very good. Friendly service too! read more

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Laura's is the perfect cafe! They feature great sandwiches and soups, and to top it off, they have great cheesecake! This place is the best lunch spot. The food is light so you won't be burdened down by your food belly for the rest of the day! You'll even have room at the end for a piece of cheesecake, and that's the real star of the show! The prices are very reasonable as well. You'll never be disappointed at Laura's! read more

If Laura's cheesecake where girl, she'd be the kind you want to marry and take home to Mom and Dad. I absolutely love this place. Super kind staff, wellcrafted food, excellent flavor. I can't say enough nice things. And the cutest location imaginable. Can get a bit pricey when you start adding in cheesecake and a drink and everything else but for a top-notch experience that rivals anything dallas would have to offer... this place is a win. read more

Super delicious cheesecakes! We all enjoyed our meal too. This is a must stop :) Yum-O!

Oh my gosh. What CAN'T I say about Laura's. This restaurant never lets us down! We have been more than satisfied with every sandwich, salad, cookie, and cheesecake we have ordered. The service is great as well as the atmosphere! My only complaint is I wish they served food longer!! Lovely place. read more

Absolutely delicious cheesecakes and cookies! We celebrated a birthday this weekend during quarantine and did not realize they were closed. After reaching out to them, the store manager was so incredibly kind to quickly meet us at the store so we could pick up a cheesecake... talk about amazing customer service! We got a variety cheesecake and it was amazing, we all loved trying the different flavors. Thank you Laura's Cheesecake for helping us celebrate! read more

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Wonderful ambiance, yummy food, and great service! A road trip stop gem of a spot in the middle of a very cute downtown Mt. Pleasant. Don't leave without stopping by and checking this spot out! read more

Excellent place to stop when passing through town and need a break. Roomy atmosphere with an area for kids/adults to lounge, stocked with board games, books, and crayons and coloring books. Food was delicious as well. No complaints at all read more

Food is mediocre at best. Chicken salad was way too sweet and the other sandwiches were a bit dry. Not much flavor either. Neither sandwich came with much meat. It was mostly bread-which is disappointing for $8. The cheesecake was also mediocre. Not great considering it's called "Laura's Cheesecake". The cheesecake wasn't creamy or flavorful. Seemed like it had been frozen. I gave this 2 stars because the bathrooms were nice and clean , and the restaurant had a cute ambiance. Overall not a great experience. read more

Laura's was the perfect place to have a baby shower. They made the scheduling a breeze, helped us with planning the catering, and went above and beyond with follow up prior to the event to ensure it was a success. They had everything set up and ready for our arrival. The food was not only delicious it was also flawless. The team was so kind and knocked it out of the park with their service. It's an extremely affordable location for any event and the catering and service is simply unbeatable. I cannot recommend this place enough for any occasion. read more

What a neat find on a road trip across America. Hip funky vibe, great food and service. Had the cookies but not the cheesecake. Really loved this place. The town is cool too with two shops selling authentic cowboy gear. Just wish the courthouse across the street would stop blaring music from speakers. I even like what they're playing but it's a bit annoying when you just want to walk around town. read more

Enjoyed lunch, first time here. Saw it just passing by. Lots of locals eating here.

My daughter and her mate took my husband and me to eat here while we were visiting. It's a nice really neat store in an old building in downtown. They are also a bakery. We ordered the hummus plate for all, a philly beef and cheese, a stuffed avocado with grilled chicken ( you could also get it with beef) a cup of potato soup and a cup of chicken tortilla soup. Everything was good, nothing outstanding. The potato soup was not as creamy as I like and the tortilla soup had a very strong tomato base which overpowered everything else in it. We had a peanut butter cookie and a snickerdoodle cookie. The peanut butter cookie was very good. The snickerdoodle had too much cinnamon for my taste. We also had a piece of strawberry cheesecake and I'm sorry to say I was really disappointed as they are suppose to be famous for it. All in all a nice eat, but not for me. read more

I was visiting from New York City for about a week and looking for the best breakfast in Northeast Texas... and I found it at Laura's Cheesecake. They may be known for their baked goods and their cheesecake (it's in their name), but if you want some top notch breakfast in Mount Pleasant, Texas... you should try their avocado toast (Bonus: add an extra egg and ask for sour dough toast instead of whole grain!) And also try their yoghurt granola with fresh fruit. I started every yummy morning here! read more

Take a Step Back in Time. A 1950s General Store with a bakery in the back situated on a small town square. Fudge Scents wafting in the front doorway invite you to come in, grab a sweet bite, and bounce around the knickknacks with a sugar high. The cheesecakes are locally famous, but they have a typical offering of cookies, macaroons, miniature pies, and drinks. There are plenty booths and tables to enjoy the treats or take the to go. read more

Amazing. Haven't gotten the food yet but they have amazing options and beautiful interior....Food was amazing. Got the power bowl and a gluten free cochairs chip cookie. Yum! Will be visiting again!! read more