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Lakeside Cafe is an American restaurant located in Gun Barrel City, Texas. It offers a range of classic dishes with a focus on hearty and familiar flavors. The menu features signature items such as chicken fried steak, fried shrimp, and a variety of omelettes, including sausage, bacon, and Philly steak options. The cafe also serves traditional appetizers like homemade queso, guacamole, fried pickles, and a blooming onion. Its selection includes both light and substantial fare, from Buffalo chicken salad to spicy Bloody Mary cocktails. The atmosphere is casual and welcoming, suited for a relaxed dining experience by the lakeside. Lakeside Cafe stands out for its straightforward take on American comfort food paired with regional favorites like sweet tea and iced tea. It provides a familiar setting where guests can enjoy a meal that balances everyday classics with a few distinctive touches. This combination of menu variety and approachable environment makes Lakeside Cafe a notable local spot in Gun Barrel City.
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Service options
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Delivery
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Serves local specialty
- Sports
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Quiet
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Reviews for Lakeside Cafe Gun Barrel City
Review highlights
Based on 849 reviewsLakeside Cafe in Gun Barrel City, TX, is consistently praised for its welcoming atmosphere and quality American breakfast offerings. Reviewers often highlight the attentive and friendly service, noting that staff accommodate special orders with ease. The cafe serves as a popular local gathering spot, appreciated not only for its food but also for fostering a community-oriented environment. Customers frequently mention the delicious, well-prepared meals, particularly breakfast dishes featuring classics like omelettes and home fries. The ambiance reflects a distinctly Texan charm, contributing to a comfortable and pleasant dining experience. While occasional disruptions from other guests have been noted, they appear to be exceptions rather than the norm. Overall, Lakeside Cafe is recognized as a reliable and inviting destination for both locals and visitors seeking hearty meals and genuine hospitality.
We had breakfast and everything was perfection, including service
Met my uncle for breakfast and it was delicious, fast and clean!
Lakeside has been for the last year a great weekly meeting place for The Cowboy Church RC2 Rope and Ride Kemp Tx men's ministry, we love the atmosphere and service. Jesus Christ is who we talk about every Wednesday morning at 7:30am thank you Lakeside for being the host.
I travel a lot. Local cafes are a big part of my travels. Stopped in at the Lakeside Cafe for a Saturday morning meal. Didn't wait to be seated since most local cafes don't worry about it. The locals were locals! Had a meat omelette with home fries and gravy. One of the best I've had in a long time. The potatoes were excellent. Service was attentive and the atmosphere was Texas.
Been here several times and have always had a pleasant meal and visit with the wait staff. Special orders don't upset them. As long as it's a substitute for a menu item. The atmosphere of the building and interior are fine. Fellow dinners....or guests. there have been a few grumpy guests that have made the visit not as pleasant. At our table, we didn't let them take away our enjoyment of a pleasant meal.
Their breakfast is awesome. Service is slow. Their chicken fried steak was cold and not very good fatty potato where cold as well I could not eat it . They did not charge me for my meal
This place was actually referred to me by another restaurant. I was looking for so.e place that had chicken fried steak. So we found this place and tried it out. This place was nice and clean. The service was outstanding. The food was good except for one thing. The green beans tasted like they came right out of the can and dumped a gallon of pepper in them. Other than that, it was a good experience, and I will go back.
My car broke down here and the employees let me leave it here overnight..I wasn't worried at all about my car. Really appreciated the staff in my time of need
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Opening hours
- Monday (Today) 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Tuesday 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Wednesday 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Thursday 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- Friday 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Saturday 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Sunday 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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