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    Marlar's Cafeteria

    4.8 (19 reviews)
    ModerateSouthern
    Closed • Closed

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Chicken fried, king ranch chicken, dinner roll, turnip greens, mashed potatoes, sweet potato pie
    Jeremy T.

    This is an interesting find with prices from the 1970s. There are 3 dining rooms with the cafeteria line in the central room when you walk in. They have about 8 entrees, 8 or 9 sides, and about 7 pies to choose from on a daily basis. Each day has its own special too. Prices are basically a la carte, unless you order a special meal deal which includes an entree, 2 sides and a roll for about $5.69. I chose to order a special, added a 2nd entree, a dessert and a tea all for around $12. I picked chicken fried steak and the daily entree, king ranch chicken. For my two sides, I picked turnip greens and mashed potatoes. Everything was good, but the roll, turnip greens and sweet potato pie were my favorite items. I can vouch all three of those are homemade. The mashed potatoes were powdered, not homemade. The CFS and king ranch chicken were just okay, I've had better. For the steak, the meat was too tender and a low quality grade of beef. If I lived here, I'd definitely visit all the time...my waistline thanks me that I dont.

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    What a great experience!!! Really good food!!! Great staff. I will definitely be back!!!!!

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    1 year ago

    The food was delicious!! Very nice place to eat. Cafeteria style. Different foods to choose from. Really enjoyed it.

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    One of Magnolia's all time favorites. Good southern food and lots of friendly people to share it with. Family atmosphere.

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    12 years ago

    Best meal in town to bad it's only open at lunch! Get there early because it feels up quick..

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