While traveling for work, I was looking for a place that felt uniquely Longview, and The Butcher Shop & Bakery was exactly what I was hoping to find. The restaurant was busy with families enjoying dinner, and the back room was completely booked for what looked like a birthday party. It's the kind of place that immediately feels like a community staple. The menu is full of American classics, and I went with the spicy cheeseburger. Overall, it was really good. My only minor complaint was that the jalapeños were sliced a little thick, so they kept slipping out of the burger. One thing I loved was the old-school condiment bar where you can customize your burger just the way you like it. After dinner, I couldn't pass up the bakery case. The cookies, cakes, and pies all looked fantastic. The employee recommended the Heathen Cookie, so I grabbed one along with a lemon icebox cookie to enjoy later. I always appreciate finding local restaurants that are clearly supported by the community, and this is one of those places. If you find yourself in Longview, The Butcher Shop & Bakery is well worth a visit for both the food and the hometown atmosphere. read more

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Dang!! Butcher Shop, you need to do better. Customer service matters, and paying customers shouldn't have to deal with rude, disrespectful employees. We stopped in on Thursday around 5:30 p.m. hoping to grab some salted caramel cookies, but they were sold out. So my husband ordered three Heath cookies and three white chocolate macadamia nut cookies instead. When the employee handed us our order, there was only one white chocolate macadamia nut cookie. My husband politely let her know that he had ordered three. Instead of simply saying, "Oops, let me fix that," she immediately argued that he had only asked for one. When he asked for the other two cookies, she gave us an obvious attitude. I honestly don't understand why. It's not like we were asking for free cookies--we paid for the other two. Maybe she was annoyed that she had to ring them up separately, but regardless, that isn't how customers should be treated. We stayed polite the entire time. We didn't raise our voices or give her any attitude back. It was disappointing to be treated that way over such a simple mistake. Experiences like this leave a bad impression, and my husband said that was the last time he'll shop at this location. The really disappointing part is that they make some damn good cookies. It's a shame that great products are being overshadowed by poor customer service. read more

We are never disappointed in choosing The Butcher Shop!!! The staff is always friendly and the food is delicious!!! We have been patrons for years and will continue to frequent this amazing restaurant!! read more

One of the best burgers I've had in a long time. The service here is wonderful. Everyone was very nice and treated you like family. The space is very large, open, well lit, and clean. When you walk in, you see the bakery, which is huge and has a lot of selections. There is a separate line for ordering food that was pretty long, but didn't take a lot of time to get to the front. Ordered the cheeseburger with a side of fries and drink. The burger itself was very juicy and was a very good portion. The buns were very soft and fresh. The fries were amazing. Very big and fresh. The topping bar was self serve, which was really nice. Are they in the mail? I decided to look at the bakery and went with the lemon pie. It was absolute perfection. I love lemon pies, and this was one of my favorites I've ever had. Just the right amount of sweetness, and the lemon was very prominent with each bite. Lots of holiday themed and fall themed cookies, cakes, and other pastries. I wish I could have tried everything. Overall, this place is a 10 out of 10. Please try to stop by if you're in the area! read more

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What a fantastic restaurant! Affordable, fast service, warm, and tasty food. You order at the counter, and the employees are so sweet! They have a large selection of burgers, as well as raw meats and baked goods (from cookies to full sized cakes!). I ordered the turkey burger with a side of fries and a drink. The turkey burger was HUGE and not overly seasoned. The toppings bar was super clean and organized, and so many toppings to choose from! I liked how I can control how much of each topping I put on the burger. I absolutely loved the fries- I could tell they were super fresh. They were huge, and I liked how they weren't drowned in salt. Honestly, some of the best fries I have ever tried in my life!! The ambiance is so cozy! Tons of tables and booths. It was packed on a Sunday during the lunch time, but it was still manageable to find a table! 10/10 place for burgers in my opinion, and I can't wait to come back! read more

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Walking in, you're greeted by a dessert counter filled with beautiful cakes, cookies, and other sweet treats. The menu is displayed on the wall so you can look it over while standing in line to place your order before heading to your table. When our number was called, each dish came out on its own tray. My burger was so big and tasty, I could only finish half. I highly recommend this place! read more

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I visited the shop today looking for a birthday cake for my moms birthday. I am from out of town and boy was I impressed with their selection. So many delicious options I narrowed it down to a chocolate fudge caramel pecan cheesecake. read more

The Butcher Shop - Fudge caramel pecan cheesecake - Meat Shops Near Me - Longview, Texas

This place used to be packed at breakfast time... we were surprised to walk in and find plenty of seats.... Then once we got our food we figured out why. The pancakes and waffles tasted like we just dumped straight flour into our mouths, the bacon was super thin when it used to be thick cut bacon, and the Dr Pepper mixture was way off... tried the sprite and the sprocket sprayed out everywhere..... This used to be a wonderful place to eat and take the family. After this experience and the last three being similar... sadly they have lost my business. I'm assuming the kitchen staff that kept this place wonderful all have now been employed at fresh and other locations. Sad to see this establishment go down hill so fast. There is active black mold growing on several ceiling tiles, half of which are directly above the kitchen cooking station. There is black mold growing on ceiling tiles next to the air conditioning vents in the seating area of the restaurant making the mold air borne. Multiple items are in disrepair. 3 of the mounting structures for the handrails on the step stairs section leading up to the seating area of the restaurant are no longer bolted down and in serious need of repair. How the health inspector hasn't closed this place down for multiple health code violations is absolutely shocking. read more

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Had their great burgers and fries. Always consistently good food. Of course I had to visit their outstanding bakery for oatmeal coconut cookies. Their pecan pie is the very best along with their Italian crème cake. I've never ordered anything I didn't like. Highly recommend. read more

My favorite place to get a good chicken sandwich and chill! Service is typically quick

This was the absolute worsed experience with Butcher Shop. I went there to order my wedding cake and 3 different people kept saying "hold on hold on" Finally someone came out and basically told us we could not order a sheet cake for a wedding..I found this to be a lie since I know someone who did. This event should have been exciting and a pleasant experience but now I am sad and I will never go there again. Rude, unprofessional individuals.. I have tried to reach out to management-no one answers . Shame on you all.. I will tell everyone I know about this unprofessional experience.. read more

Driest burger I've ever had. That's a shame. The only redeeming quality were the terrific baked goods. Had the triple chocolate, red velvet cookie and two great cupcakes and they're the only things saving this from being one star review. read more

I've had family eat here for years and they can't brag on it enough. Moved here's 7 months ago and have gone here 5 times. The lady that screams that an order is ready, if person doesn't show right up (hello.. people bought and paid for this food, if it trashes them longer to get there... it's their business) but to scream that they'll toss it out if you don't go pick it up within the next few SECONDs! Nope nope nope. 10 meals between us and not 1 was good. Burgers dry AB's flavorless, CFS, frozen patties that makes me want to go to DQ, at least you know what you're getting and it's cheap) fries that are either really cooked perfect or mostly over fried and just grease bombs. Staff is unfriendly and rude, FLOOR! GREASY, SLIPPERY AND TACKLES ARE TACKY to touch. Bathrooms are hit or miss. I don't know how they stay in business, except for the baked goods... they are very good.. fresh meats don't have pricing and trying to get assistance, is not worth the stand time to get help. This town has so much better options. The Butcher Shop is not a place either one of us, mention any more. I can handle any restaurant that under scores, if the food is worth it. This is not it. read more

A little pricey, but the food was great. $20 for a burger, onion rings and a drink. I spent another $20 at their in-house bakery, Yum!

Some of y'all need Jesus and it shows by your reviews. Butcher Shop is a gem of a place! Burgers are tasty, fixins bar is solid with pickles, beans, chili, fries are crisp and well cooked, and the desserts. I mean, those cookies are so damn good. Like a kitchen sink with oats, chocolate chips, coconut, nuts... unmatched. Wife loves her petit fours too. Look.. i like the "J" joint, too. But if you are giving me my pick, I'm going Butcher 9 outta 10 times and twice on a Sunday for some good eats and the giggles. Bring grandma, get her a slice of pie, and eat ya a nicely cooked burger, Longview! read more

Great food! The Butcher Shop is a serve yourself kind of place. Food is made to order and of good quality. The bakery is to die for!

Great burgers! Friendly service! Cozy diner atmosphere! Those cakes and cookies will keep you coming back! Buy local and avoid chain restaurants. Longview depends on you! read more

The burgers are great. But the desserts and bakery are almost too much. Great place to

While the food is good, the staff is rude, dismissive and generally unfriendly. I experienced this type of behavior both of the last two times I went this month. They obviously don't need my business. read more

Never disappoint ! Desserts are always great! Fresh and if they don't have what you are looking for ask. They will check to see if it's available. read more

Butcher Shop in Longview wasn't anything special, honestly. The burger didn't have a whole lot of flavor and the fries were bland. The desserts were good. Service also wasn't great and workers didn't seem to want to be there. It's more expensive than I was expecting. read more

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Food that we order is always good and people are friendly! Love the dining area and everything is just easy going while we are there! The only thing I don't recommend are the desserts. Not the best we have ever had, very mediocre and some not good at all. read more

Wanted to go here since we moved to Longview. Interesting place reminded me of Fuddruckers. We entered the restaurant and had no idea which way to turn. There is no indication of a hostess or a place to order. We were standing around the ordering counter, not knowing that us where you order from, and not one single employee looked our way. The lady handling the, as I found out later, was over to the side cleaning some trays or something. We walked around trying to find someone to ask when I looked at the guy putting up the orders. I asked him if it was seat yourself and he answered yes but did you order at the counter? No, well you have to order over there first. Ok so we go back the way we came and lo and behold there is the lady that was cleaning something at the register because another couple was in line. I ordered the burger and a side of onion rings. Hubby ordered the rib eye steak sandwich with fries. There is a separate charge for the fries or onion rings. And drinks. We sat down and waited until our number was called. Hubby got up and got the food and went to the fixings bar for the lettuce, tomato and ketchup, etc. the rib eye sandwich was a steak folded in half on bread. Very juicy and cooked right. Hubby enjoyed it and could not finish it. My burger was ok, nothing fancy, the bread could have been fresher and I would have given them four star. Some good seasoning and they would have gotten all 5 stars. Onion rings I believe are coated right there and fresh because the coating fell off. I'll go back maybe try something else. read more

The Butcher Shop - Onion rings - Meat Shops Near Me - Longview, Texas

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Absolutely amazing! The best desserts to ever cross my day-to-day life. A fantastic restaurant! I love going here with the family. The burgers are to die for. It is affordable, and a great place to stop for some sweet treats. I would rate it a 10/10, the atmosphere is extremely welcoming and it is just overall such a nice restaurant. I will be returning. The service was very good too, everyone was very polite. read more

The Butcher Shop is so reliable! It had been several years since we were there, and we had a meal there in June. It is just as good as ever. The burgers are great - with the build your own burger bar. There is often a line at the pastry counter, because all their pastries are to die for! read more

This is a neat place, but the food is meh. I can cook better burgers, but better fries, and the beans are tasteless. The grill looks like you're going to get a great burger....you won't. The staff is friendly, but the food is overpriced for being so unimpressive. Go to Juicy's for the burgers, live at Juicy's for the beans. read more

Me and my dad came out to eat here on Mother's Day, as we eat at the same places all the time, and wanted to go somewhere different. We found this place super packed, as you would expect on the typical Mother's Day. I got the bacon cheeseburger with fries and a drink, and my dad got the CFS plate. Both of the entrees were decent. I do have a few issues with the burger. The bacon wasn't crispy, and the hamburger itself needed a lot of mayo to be juicy enough. Also, we took issue that The Butcher Shop uses plastic plates and plastic silverware to carry its food, and yet, it's trying to masquerade as a sit-down restaurant. I know of fast food restaurants here in Longview that still use real plates and silverware to this day, and the burgers they have are juicier than what I received today. I feel indifferent about the condiment and vegetable bar, because yes, you save more money in the price tag when you do that. But I'd rather pay more money and get an outstanding product, than try to compromise on quality. The most appealing thing to me was the bakery, which I didn't bother to touch, because the lines were already pretty long. I wanted to get something for my birthday, which is tomorrow, but I may consider other options now. In all fairness, the experience was decent enough, but I simply have options that I prefer. read more

This has to be the worst dining experience we have ever had. The ribeye steak was all fat and gristle and only a quarter inch thick, we did not get the gravy for the chicken fried steak, we did not get our salad, we did not get our $6.00 worth of cookies and I asked about two bowls of chili and did not get those.All you could say is DOOR DASH ate our salad, made a lousy steak, drank our gravy, and ate our cookies in the three minutes it took to drive to our house. WE will never eat at THE BUTCHER SHOP again and will tell everybody that will listen about our fantastic dinner we paid a small fortune for. What a disappointment. Both the girl on the phone and the manager lied about our food being in the bag and everyone will hear about it. read more

Amazing!!!!!! Went this past Sunday with some friends. Ordered chicken fried steak with onion rings, chicken fried steak with fries & bacon cheese burger with fries. Chicken fried steak- OMG this was delicious!!! Love that the gravy is self service so my fat booty could grab as much as i wanted lol. CFS was perfectly cooked, the batter was crispy & didnt fall off the steak. Fries- fresh cut & perfect. Delicious topped with chili, onions, chili & jalapenos!!! Onion Rings- Ohhhh my these were some of the best I've had in a long time. Batter was crisp with a hint of pepper. Bacon cheeseburger- fresh patty cooked to order. Picky kid approved!!! Love that there is a toppings bar to add everything you want. Add & little or add a lot of toppings because it's completely up to your tastebuds!!! Included at the topping bar was sliced & diced onions, ketchup, mayo, honey mustard, grilled onions, jalapenos, shredded cheese, sour cream, pico salsa, chili, white gravy & a few other items. read more

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We ordered chicken fried steak. The serving was plentiful. However the beans, gravy and the chili on the buffet bar had zero taste. The buffet bar was a wreck. It looked like a tornado had blown through. The floors were sticky and nasty. The employees acted like they did not want to be there at all. We won't be back. read more

One of the nastiest places I have ever been. A friend recommended the place..not sure how many years it has been since he ate here. It was close to closing time but there was food all over the place..on the floor, the salad bar was a disaster, & condiments area was nasty. I ordered bologna sandwich & onion rings....just not good..not terrible but never again. read more

Regular cheese burger and fries. This is after my trip to the bar. I added onions, pico and ranch. Really good flavor. We loved the home style fries. We didn't get anything from the bakery, but it's on the list for next time. The bakery items looked amazing. read more

The Butcher Shop - Regular cheese burger and fries. This is after my trip to the bar. I added onions, pico and ranch - Meat Shops Near Me - Longview, Texas

Food is always great! I get the Bison Burger and it's fresh every time. Great service as well.

Good place , way too expensive though. Burgers are good but not seasoned enough. Service is good, folks are friendly.

A staple of Longview, the butcher shop doesn't dissapoint. In addition to the restaurant, They have a great bakery to the left filled with cakes, pastries, cookies, and pies. Definitely enjoy their pound cake!. their menu is straight forward with burgers, chicken fried steak, steak, hot dogs, chili, and chicken options. There is usually a special or two and they have baked potatoes. you order and pay at the counter by the menu sign. they have a burger bar on the other side of the kitchen where you can dress up your meal. They also have complementary beans and chili that is always worth enjoying with some cheese on the chili! I enjoy the burgers, chili dogs!!!, and chicken fried steak. The restaurant has been around for maybe 35 to 40 years now and kept in good shape. read more

Great quality, got the sausage, brisket, broccoli slaw and Mac n cheese. Solid! Beat BBQ I've had on the road in a while.

This place sold a pie with a fingernail in it, when the situation was brought to them, they denied all wrongdoing and said they did nothing even though this nail was implanted in this pie. It's important for people to feel comfortable buying something from a company and when something like this happens, your reaction means a lot. I am disgusted to know that this is how you deal with issues. Blocking people on Facebook and deleting comments is so unprofessional when you could just properly address the issue at hand. read more

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One of the best build it yourself hamburger places around their chili is tasty. They're hamburgers are great. The people are very nice. They go out of their way to make you feel welcome. read more

Sadly no changes for the better in 25 years Cheese Burger want very tasty. Employees were rude. Heard a two employees get into it over salt and pepper read more

What a gem! Who would've thought such great food and desserts were hidden away in Longview, TX? This place is a MUST if you're in the area. Everything is super affordable and tastes great. My personal favorites are the bacon cheeseburger, the fudge bottom pie, and the Heathen cookies!! I ate that pie slice like a piece of pizza on my way back to Dallas. The staff are very friendly and work very quickly to get your food out to you. I came during the Sunday lunch rush and was in and out in less than an hour. My only wish is that they had a restaurant in Dallas so I could eat here every week. I will be stopping by here any time I'm in the area in the future. It's an East TX institution, y'all!! read more