I walked in and was greeted so warmly. I spoke to Sandra on the phone before coming by to ask about…read morefried pickles. She said that she didn't have any fried, but had kool-aid pickles. That peaked my curiosity and I came by to eat. I met Sandra & her mom Joyce. We all had good conversation to go with the fantastic food full of savory flavor. I will definitely be back for more the next time I pass through Gladewater!

We loved the cornbread, the neckbones, and the collard greens…read more Good, simple, home cooked food and warm, friendly service -- we were wild about the whole megillah. We know that Sylvia Mae's is currently closed but due to open again, and we wish the kind and helpful owners the very, very best in these difficult times.

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.

Two choices today: enchiladas OR chicken with dressing…read more Ordered the enchiladas- but wish I could have eaten BOTH entrees. Enchiladas were great-beef, cheese, fresh tomato atop, corn side, green beans side and cornbread - cornbread crunchy on outside, moist within-no butter req'd. Sweet Tea. Satisfied! So satisfied - can't express it. You know what I mean. ;-) Ladies next to me had German Chocolate Cake too - it looked sublime, and SMELLED great - could smell it fr my table - but I was already full & Satisfied! Maybe next time. Will eat here again soon. Good food is good food - what else is there to say 'cept bon appétit?

Absolutely the best soul food southern comfort cuisine in East Texas. The dressing is some of the…read morebest around with their gravy and as for the delicious fried catfish, it's probably the best I have had too. Southern hospitality is found here from the friendly staff and owner and you will definitely leave here full and satisfied. Grab a wonderful dessert too before you head out. The pecan pie is terrific!

We were in town for an appointment and didn't have time for breakfast before leaving the house so…read morewe opted to find a place nearby. Normally we don't visit establishments with under 4 stars but the pictures seemed to speak for themselves! I could not be happier that we gave this little local place a chance. We arrived right at 10:00 am, after the breakfast crowd but it was still pretty busy. Immediately upon walking in the door, we were greeted with a smile and directed to a little corner table. Our server came right over and got our drink order. When she returned with the drinks we placed our order and I went to wash my hands. When I came back, the order was already on the table!! I had the two egg breakfast with extra crispy bacon and they were both cooked to perfection! I also opted to upgrade the two pancakes to strawberry pancakes. I should have gotten a picture! Covered in strawberries and cream, the obviously from scratch pancakes were to die for!! But let me back up and talk about the eggs. Most restaurants these days use med eggs...on a good day. These eggs were SO big! Hubby ordered his over easy. They had to be jumbo eggs! They were so incredibly yummy! Oh but let's not forget the tea! We often drink unsweet tea when we are out and it's rather astonishing how few places actually have really great tea. This place however, just amazing!! We opted to have a cup to go also! But just as important as the food, or maybe more so, is the service. Hands down the best service we have experienced in a very long time!! If you're on the fence about this place, I urge you to give it a try. I promise you'll be happy that you did!! Oh and don't forget to pick up a cross on your way out!

This place looks almost vintage, especially with those windows and booths! Tyler's hole in the wall…read moreis popular for brunch that has served my love so well that we had to come back together seating was quite fast ordering as well. Their service was quite fast, but nothing to write home about. The omelette with Bernadaise sauce, and the omelette with steak pieces were well enjoyed. Definitely a place where we can have a quick meal in and out. Mama has also all kinds of art display that are for sale.

Our family of 23 people were there sometimes a few weeks ago, celebrating a birthday, My grandson…read moreordered Crab, & was given SCISSORS to open them with, I thought he should have CRACKERS which other places give for you to use. Their food is great, have eaten there a number of times. Those scissors could have cut someone.

I went to Skipper's Pier in Gladewater thinking I was just grabbing dinner. Instead, I had one of…read morethose meals that makes you sit quietly for a minute afterward questioning why you ever eat anywhere else. The seafood was ridiculously good. The shrimp were cooked perfectly, the seasoning was on point, and everything came out fresh and hot. I'm convinced somebody in that kitchen has a direct connection to the Gulf because there's no reason seafood in East Texas should taste that good. The place was busy, the staff was hustling, and somehow everything still came out fast. By the end of the meal I was already planning what I was ordering next time before I had even paid the check. If you leave Skipper's hungry, that's honestly a personal decision.

We live in East Texas, where there are plenty of restaurants to choose from, and we've eaten at…read moremost of the local spots and many in the surrounding towns. My husband challenged me to find somewhere new, and Yelp led us to Fat Boyzzz in Longview, TX. I'll be honest--I'm not usually a soul food fan, so I wasn't especially excited about trying it. But my husband had been craving some good soul food for a while, so we decided to give it a shot. The restaurant had excellent ratings and reviews, but I was still a little skeptical. When we arrived, the place was packed, which is usually a good sign. Thankfully, we were seated right away. Our waitress let us know upfront that there would be about a 30-minute wait for the food. Our first interaction with her was a little rough--she seemed stressed and was somewhat abrupt while taking our order. My husband was initially put off, but he was determined to get his soul food fix. Now, whenever I see grilled liver and onions with brown gravy on a menu, that's what I'm ordering. I'm a Luby's girl through and through, and until today, I would've said nobody does liver and onions better than Luby's. Fat Boyzzz changed my mind. The liver was sliced a little thinner and wasn't quite as tender, but the flavor more than made up for it. Every bite was absolutely delicious. And that's not even the best part. The mashed potatoes and brown gravy were phenomenal--rich, flavorful, and pure comfort food. My husband ordered the fried pork chops with mashed potatoes and cream gravy. The entire meal, all he could talk about was those mashed potatoes. Between bites, he'd keep saying, "These mashed potatoes are AWESOME! This gravy tastes just like my Naw-Naw's gravy!" My husband is a big, burly guy with a deep voice, and hearing him repeatedly praise the food while happily devouring his plate was entertaining all by itself. This was truly food for the soul. We left full, happy, and completely comforted by a fantastic meal. Fat Boyzzz has definitely earned repeat customers in us, and we'll absolutely be back. Highly recommended!

Awesome food and great customer service 3/13/26 I'll eat…read morethere every chance I can. You can not ask for any place better. All there food is delicious. Carol Sipes

Longtime customer, first time to review.... I eat breakfast here 2 to 3 times per week. Why?…read more Because they serve the best pancakes I have ever eaten. Not only are they fluffy, they are also HUGE! I have never been able to finish 2 of them in one sitting. Hands down best pancakes on Earth! So large that I am not hungry again until dinner. The staff is very attentive and always on point and delivers service with a smile. The building is old but always clean and reminds me of a dive bar. If you want a great breakfast try the 2-2-2 (The 2 eggs, 2 bacon, 2 pancakes). If you want a great dining experience at a good price, This is the place! If fact, I am on my way there now!

Blt sandwich was a mini sandwich. It had shredded lettuce, a tomato, and maybe two pieces of bacon…read more Fries were cold. Hubby had a breakfast omelet which was hot. His grits he said tasted like from a mix. Like you buy in the grocery store. His biscuits were very dense and the gravy again tasted like a mix, very bland and pasty tasting. Server could have been a little more attentive and pleasant. Because she sure as heck wasn't. We had another server walk by with her hands full of dirty plates but she stopped smiled and asked if we needed anything. Save yourself!

5 Stars because of 5 things: 1.) The staff are amazing…read more2.) The cover charge is $5, no matter the day with free Wi-Fi 3.) The pool tables (2), the food (Apps AND Entrees), and the dancers are all Grade A for price 4.) BYOB 5.) The location is stereotypical hole-in-the-wall, so mostly locals to compliment an already-friendly crowd New to Texas, let alone east Texas region. I've traveled to Longview, Marshall, Shreveport, and Dallas for nightlife entertainment and The Rendevous in Jefferson, TX stands as my top favorite "titty-bar". Stop for a few to admire the women, shoot some $1 games of pool including tournament brackets, or just meet the southern vibe and culture for a great night. Support small business, ya fool! Come early because parking and pool tables go fast (given there's just the two tables).

Had to check it out! It was yummy! My husband & I both had chicken fried steak and he had coconut…read morecream pie & I had lemon! It was really good ~ we will be back! Our waitress was super friendly and the cook even came out to welcome us and check on us!

This place is such a great find! They have buffet-style dining or you can order from the menu. As a…read morerule, I've never cared much for buffets because most of the food is sub-par. McKay's is the exception!!! The food is fresh and all tastes homemade - even down to the mashed potatoes and gravy. I am amazed by how really good everything tasted. The folks working there are so nice and make you feel right at home. It will be worth your time to go to McKay's!!!

Absolutely horrible and very expensive will never go…read moreback. I don't understand how they have 3 stars. The service was good though