Went with a large family gathering, so I'm going to have to just stick with what I ordered since I didn't pay attention to everyone's meal. I believe there was 12 of us. They accommodated us quickly got us our drinks, and took our order in a speedy manor. It took a bit for the food to come out, but they were making 12 orders to come out at roughly the same time, so no worries there. Chicken fried steak, eggs over medium, grits (asked for cheese on top), biscuit (no gravy). The food came out and it was a nice plate. The steak wasn't the largest I've seen by any means (they often take up the whole plate but this one was about 1/3-1/2). Eggs were well cooked--over medium being still runny yolk, but the whites are solid w/no slime to them. They nailed those eggs. The steak was good, the breading was wonderful--large flakey batter, fried perfectly, decent flavor, though it certainly was meant to need that gravy. Gravy was great, not sweet at all (yeah, I've had sweet sausage gravy before, ick) and seasoned well. I just had to add pepper for my own tastes, but no salt of anything else. Even though my initial impression was that it was slightly small, it was delicious and honestly, perfectly filling--I'm trying to lose weight and eat smaller portions (down 22lbs, yay) so maybe they were secretly helping me. The grits were great, however I didn't get my cheese. They were cooked well, not mushy or slimy, not "gritty" from undercook. Good stuff. As for the missing cheese, that's OK, I mixed in some of the leftover gravy from the steak (there was plenty) and that made them absolutely delicious. The biscuit was large and clearly homemade. Great thin crust and very fluffy on the inside. Enough butter flavor built in they were very easily eaten by themselves or with any condiment you could want. Very good biscuits! The ladies were good about keeping up with us and our refills and were fun and flirty the whole time, making us feel like regulars (well, some of us were regulars, so I just rode their coattails for the attention). The parking lot is a minefield, but if you find the space to wedge a car, you've found a parking spot. Would absolutely go back. read more

Longtime customer, first time to review.... I eat breakfast here 2 to 3 times per week. Why? 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! read more

As country as it gets. Fast and friendly service with home cooked meals. Local favorite.

The breakfast was fantastic. Like it used to be! With oversized pancakes were delicious. Biscuits were fluffy and melt in your mouth wonderful. Service was friendly and fast! Enjoyed it. read more

Food was cold. Waitress was nice but overworked. Grilled biscuits were good, but gravy was cold.

All ways enjoyed the food here, but each time my husband and I have eaten there their level of service is lacking. It's set your self after a cheerful greeting form the kitchen area. the server come to the table you have chosen with menus and to get what you would like to start your meal off with. The Servicer walked away with my coffee order and my husband 's Iced ted. Three mins or so it seemed we got are drinks and placed are order this also took so long the food was cold. Fix the service you will be fine. read more

I've been here many times, and the food is consistently good. The portions are generous, and everything I've tried has been worth eating again. Whether I'm grabbing a quick bite between party setups or winding down after a delivery, this place is a solid choice for country-style cooking. read more

Stopped in here on a Monday when all the other restaurants were closed. They had already run out of one of their specials so I had the chicken fried steak, gravy, mashed potatoes, and okra. Both of this did. And it was delicious. Got out of there spending about $27 between the two of us with a tip. Come on in these people are serious about feeding you. read more

So apparently they don't want you to bring in an outside coffee, even in a yeti that clearly did not come from a local coffee shop competitor. Have to admit The food was really good. However the experience was tainted from the initial confrontation of an outside coffee at 8am. Won't be a Texas Tradition for us. read more

Great food, service and atmosphere. By far the best homemade biscuits I have ever had at a restaurant.

Great breakfast. Hand-battered chicken fried steak. One of my favorite food cafes to eat when in the Gladewater area.

The food is good home-cooking and the service is good. The only problem I have with this place is something that always annoys me and I don't think there is any excuse for it. When asking for more of a condiment, the customer should be told that there is an extra charge for it. I don't like surprises when the bill arrives. read more

Nice little local diner. Staff were very friendly. Burger and fries were good. Sweet tea was great too, not old tasting or over-steeped like some places tea can be. read more

A gem in Gladewater, TX. This cafe hit the lunch spot for the family. We had the Saturday special (burgers), double patty melt and the club deluxe. It's a locals favorite and we glad we found it. Our waitress was great. They serve breakfast all day. Someone ordered the pancake plate and they were huge. You should give it a try. read more

Took a bike ride since weather has been great. New to the area so we went exploring on the hog. Found this spot by checking out some reviews. Food was good ol down home cooking like you would expect. Service and staff very friendly. Prices were just right. Portions were also what you would expect. Great place to check out. Daily specials and lots to choose from on menu. Lots of locals stopped in and staff knew everyone by name. Recommend a stop by this home town diner. read more

Thouroughly enjoyed dining in this cute country diner. We arrived 44 minutes before they were closing. With a smile they seated us, took our order and our meals came out hot and fresh even with only one waitress working a full house of patrons. My husband had the popcorn shrimp, cottage cheese and fried okra with hush puppies. I chose the hamburger steak, fried squash and Texas toast. We felt it was one of the best meals we have received in a long time. Chose the coconut cream pie to go as we checked out. It was creamy, rich and full of flavor! Made Right there in house by one of their employees! Looking for great comfort food give this place a try. read more

Texas Traditions - Hamburger Steak Dinner w/ fried squash and Texas toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Gladewater, Texas

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I just like there foods and they are services and I like there services and that all I have nothing to say I like what they have there special for every week That it. read more

If you are looking for some home cooking, comfort food this is the place. It's nothing fancy but the food was delicious and the service was friendly and made us feel welcome. I had the country fried steak breakfast which included 3 eggs, steak and gravy, biscuits, and hash browns. My husband had the Friday special of Catfish, fried okra and fries. Both meals were delicious and all under $30. The only con is that they still have a smoking section for seating indoors. If you are adverse to smelling smoke while eating get your food to go. read more

Friendly staff, the food was good, American comfort food, pancakes are huge homemade style. Small dining area but no wait at all. We will be back soon. read more

Food and service great. No smoking allowed anymore. This was my only complaint in the past. Now best breakfast place in the Longview area. read more

After eating here for 4 years I have eaten my last meal here. Over the last year their food has become some of the worse I have ever eaten. When you can't even make a sandwich that is edible, there is a problem. 4 strikes and you are off my resturant list. read more

Great food and great service! The best part is all day breakfast. Our waitress was so sweet and very helpful.

I am a disabled veteran that just had disc replacement surgery. My elderly mother and I were threatened by a to go customer because we wanted to sit down but the lady wouldn't move. She threatened to harm us both by flipping the table. A waitress behind the counter tried to provoke her to harm us. I have filed a police report, a bbb complaint and reported them to Dept if Justice for ada violation. Do not eat here if you want to be safe. The cops warned me that owners are hiring trash and that this place is unsafe. We were told for our safety to avoid this place. read more

Good food prices. Down home feel and they have a drive through which is convenient. Classic cafe style experience in a small town with good vibes. read more

Refused to accept a service animal. Shame on them. The place is a Sxxt whole anyway. I will be reporting them to the ADA. They are not even supposed to ask you what service they provide. Gladewater stay away from Texas Traditions. One star otherwise I can't express my review! read more

Place seemed cozy, service was good, food not so good. Ordered fried mushrooms and they were good. I ordered chicken quesadillas and I don't know what it was that I got. It was BAD...looked like a mess. Chicken with some kind of cheesy sauce? I assume a quesadilla is made with shredded cheese and cooked until it's melted. This was just gross and sloppy. My bf had breakfast and it was just mediocre. Wont be going back. Too expensive for what I got. Yuk read more

I would give this place a 5 for the super delicious food and great prices, but it was wayyyyy too smoky. I can't believe the health department hasn't shut this place down or at least required them to remove the smoking section! I brought my less than 2 year daughter and hated exposing her to all the smoke. Our eyes were watering as soon as we walked in. Worse than a bar. .... The biscuits were amazing and so was the gravy. Will order to go next time. ‍ read more

3 for dinner on a Saturday night. Service - 5*. Grilled Catfish- 5*. Grilled bay shrimp - 5*. Chicken fried steak- 5*. Butter finger (?) Pie-5*. Butter cake- 5*. Onion rings- 5*+. Ambience- Texas local darn-well-good-enough. If y'all have a hankering for East Texas/ southern comfort food, try here! If y'all want tofu and sprouts, drive on. God bless. read more

Great Breakfast! Very friendly and fast service. Biscuits & Gravy was some of the best I've ever had. If I was a local I'd be a regular!

I love this restaurant. It is my go-to breakfast spot in all of East Texas. Great service and delicious food.

It is really smoky in this place, but their biscuits and gravy are really good. I ordered chicken fingers and they weren't fully cooked, so I doubt we will be going back to eat there again. read more

My favorite place in Gladewater for Breakfast. Prices are reasonable. Food portions are good. Best chicken fried steak or chicken. Love the sides. Iced tea and coffee always fresh. Oh, my God the Pie. Ooh so Delicious!! read more

Lovely service what I asked for I get big or small. Staff is exceptional respectful and friendly. The cooks are amazing.

I've loved this place since I worked there in Highschool. The owners are very nice people and the food is great. The one thing I would like to see is a better split between the smoking section, if it still exists. read more

The menu says ' no doubt best chicken fried steak' um not so. It's okay. But great mashed taters and daily specials. Good news! There open 24 hours e crept Sundays. read more

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Recommended by a police officer, my friends and I dropped by this place for an early dinner after being in town for the weekend. We all ordered the mashed potato bowls with steak and gravy. Shoot it was real good. One of my friends is very sensitive to cigarette smoke. They have a separate closed door area. It's not bad, but it seeps through the cracks so take note if you're allergic and sit at the other side of the restaurant. I didn't mind it at all. read more

I had the Sasquatch burger with a fried egg on top and home fries. It was so good I wanted to make a plaster cast of it to prove it was real. All of it was worth the 15 dollars it cost and the iced tea was good as well. It has a closed off smoking section, but the smell of smoke was everywhere. I didn't mind it, but others might be bothered by it. read more

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Non-smokers beware They have separate rooms.but you will choke on the smell and your cloths will stink Sad because the food was great, we all had breakfast. The service was great too. Unfortunaly, we will not be back. read more

Best onion rings in town. As others have mentioned, the smoke smell is really strong. We usually get it to go and you can still smell it in your clothes after just a few minutes inside. Worth it for the onion rings in my opinion. We always enjoy the burger and the breakfast as well. read more

Visit Gladewater annually with my writing group. The service here is solid. Food is okay.