I've been to many, many coffee shops through my early adult years, but the first I started going to…read moreon a frequent basis was The Foundry, located right off the downtown square of Tyler, sitting on the first floor just beneath Bethel Bible Church. Though The Foundry is ultimately connected to Bethel as their nonprofit, and many Bethel members spend time there, it misses the mark of being what feels like a "Christian coffee shop". Instead feels like a coffee shop that is driven by God, which is a very important difference to make. The Foundry is welcoming to all and is a place of peace for all. Their space is quite large, with plenty of tables of all sizes in the back, bar seating, and more. There is an outside coffee garden space that is peaceful if you happen to be around during the three weeks where Texas weather is bearable. There are also a few tables in front of the shop. There's a room that always displays local artists' work. The Foundry roasts all their own beans under Porch Culture. The team behind Porch Culture seems to have a genuine care and passion for coffee roasting, which they obviously benefits from. Certain days in the shop, you can see them roasting and experimenting in the back. I, of course, had to leave with a bag of beans to take back to Austin with me. Recently, upon my trip back home, I had a vanilla latte of theirs, which was great, plus a cinnamon roll, which was delectable. They can get pretty busy on a Sunday before a Bethel service starts, but their team usually seems on top of it most times I visit and are all very friendly and talkative. I missed The Foundry. From my time in high school when I'd go to study, or through college breaks where I used it to get out of the house and work on side projects, it was a great place to hide out, and it still is as good as I remember. RIYL: That warm coffee smell and a good co-working space.

First time in Tyler and had to check out The foundry!…read more If you are with a big group or looking for a great place to study... THIS place is for you! Inside was massive with AMPLE! Space to study. It was nice and clean inside. I can see parking being a little of a hassle, but overall doable with the parking garage nearby. We loved the matcha latte and can't wait to come back to try the coffee.

Independent owned coffee shop with nice space for groups or solo. Small menu but excellent coffee…read moreand service. Highly recommend.

Absolutely adorable coffee house with wonderful customer service and a cozy and peaceful…read moreatmosphere. My brown sugar cardamom latte and zucchini muffin were delicious!! My mom enjoyed her coffee and a cranberry orange muffin. They also had beautiful handmade jewelry for sale, little potted plants, and farm fresh eggs! Would love to visit here again next time we are in the area and would highly recommend to anyone looking for a tasty drink or treat!

We took off on a Sunday drive to Athens taking every FM road we could. The drive is a hilly…read morebeautiful relaxing experience. We went as far as Lake Athens to the Athens Boathouse Bar and Grill (which we knew was closed), to check out the location. We tooled around Athens just enjoying the Sunday. Having been to the Fisheries and the Botanical Garden before, we were looking for a different place to stop. A quiet offbeat place with food and sweet treats was what I had in mind. Callaways Coffee and Bistro popped up as a little house with adorable photos and lovely reviews and off we went. It was perfect. They have REAL FOOD here. I tried to reproduce the menu, but seriously they have pages of breakfast, salads and sandwiches. And COFFEE, of course. I had this amazing 100% Angus patty Cheeseburger - an enormous perfectly cooked patty. ($9.95) My husband ordered the Ragun Cajun, a spicy Chicken breast on ciabatta that he loved. ($9.95) They still had pie, blondies, cookies and assorted yummy sweet treats under glass. I had the Buttermilk pie with a Tender crust and totally delicious filling! ($2.75) Our server was a terrific young man; personable, helpful and a good cook! We had a good time. The bathroom is Unisex and clean. There is plenty of seating. We sat at a regular dining table, but there are plenty of tables for two or three in addition to chairs and sofas. Most parking is street side. I'm looking forward to coming back!

The food and service were top notch, the jazzy music was fun, and all in a comfortable quirky…read moreenvironment! I really enjoyed it!

Great cannolis and cookies. Got a honey bun latte. Be ready if you order the bowl of soup--it is…read moremeant for two! Cute storefront, clean building.

The food is wonderful. The sad thing is that I drove 20 minutes for my family on a Saturday because…read moreit says they are open until 4 PM just to find that they are closed. Update the website if you will be closed even for emergencies.

Anchorage Cafe had a wonderful atmosphere, and coffee! It's a great spot in the area to come relax,…read moreget some reading done and catch up with friends over coffee/ snacks. I definitely recommend it!

Looking for a stop between Houston and DFW? Something…read moreDifferent was anpleaaant supervise From the welcome to the personal service, they certainly know how to treat their customers Need a refill?? Oh it's already on the table. Perhaps some suggestions, they have plenty. My boyfriend the recommended Chicken fried steak and he was quiet all throughout lunch. I got the Reuben with chips and it was cooked to perfection down to the home made potato chips.Our waitress who had been working there for three decades mentioned that they had coconut crème pie I'm coco for coconut so I thought that I would give it a try. It was absolutely sublime! I haven't had coconut crème pie like this since my trip to the Bahamas The check came quickly and we said our goodbyes to the crew and the other friendly passers by enjoying their choices What a treat! We will be back

We were greeted as soon as we arrived with the kindest smile. This is a seat yourself establishment…read moreand as soon as you pick the perfect spot, there is someone there to take your drink order and tell you the special of the day. Th menu has so many great options, so I went with the special, chicken fried chicken with white gravy, mashed potatoes, okra and toast. I am not a huge gravy person so got it on the side. The proportions were the perfect size, not too little and definitely not overwhelming. Everything was excellent and cooked to perfection. I had the sweet tea and it was wonderful as well. My co worker had the fish plate, she is a connoisseur of fish and said it was wonderful. The booths were a good size and customers are able to write with chalk paint pens to leave their mark. The environment was relaxing and fun at the same time. Although the space is smaller, the speed of service and the wonderful staff made it feel big. Will definitely return when I travel through Teague!

The pecan praline pie is super and delicious. This is the place to stop and get a delicious pie!…read moreService was great and staff knowledgeable and it is located in a neat place.

Outstanding choice for pies! Chocolate cream was definitely my favorite. Friendly service and a…read moregreat ambience. This was my first time visiting, but I will definitely be back.

Wonderful coffee shop that needs to stay in business! We had a much better personal experience than…read morewe ever could've had at Starbucks. And their chocolate crescents were amazing! They were polite enough to customize an odd request and did so in such an eloquent kind manner. Hard to find shops like these. They offer a drive through & a small but very cozy quiet seating inside. We will attempt to come by 3-4 times a week

Some of the best coffee and nicest staff in Tyler. Definitely a must try if you're in the area!read more

Yummmmmmm Everything and anything you buy here is delish…read more From cakes or pies and single pastries it's all good.

We love Latham's Bakery in Canton! Ordered our Easter dessert from there, and it was a huge hit!…read more Latham's never disappoints!

Recommend: Curious about 'Texas sides rolls'??…read more ** Read BACKSTORY IN PHOTOS!** Absolutely wonderful little spot for a meal. Eclectic, uniquely designed FROM the original farmhouse wood planks inside, walls adorned with farming tools, music overhead and the ceiling and walls look LIKE your eating in a farmhouse. Charles and his wife Janine have made an outstanding, tasty place to eat on the side of I-20! We had the fried catfish, baked potato and cooked veggies; all perfectly done!!

Service was good and prices fair, we thought. This place is probably worthy of the more country…read moreoffers like CFS or hamburger steak, but don't go for the vaunted dinner rolls they bring, They're very doughy. And careful with non-country style dishes. The wraps, for example, had to be dismantled. I don't know where they got the strange tortillas, but they were, well, inedible.