LONE STAR CHARLIE'S – FAMILY RESTAURANT

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Lone Star Charlie's Family Restaurant

4.2

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Lone Star Charlie's Family Restaurant

3.7

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Ordered 2 steaks. One medium rare and other medium. Got two very well done steaks. My wife's steak did not taste like beef. I left 10 oz out the 12 oz ribeye because it was so tough.

Tony Woods

1732324480

Very delicious home cooked food!!! Everything from the crispy crunch salad to the chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes with creamy white gravy and the turning greens was absolutely delicious!

April

1731385924

We have been eating here for years the place brings back happy memories of my childhood, the people that work there have always been friendly and courteous and the is just like you cooked it at home yourself ! I have never had a bad experience there and will continue to look forward to eating there for as long as I can 😊

Billy Smith

1726409964

My family stopped here for brunch after visiting the lake and it was lovely! The staff was friendly, our waitress was attentive, the bathrooms were clean, and the food was packed with flavor. We look forward to coming back here next time we're in town!

Vanessa Pena

1725813442

Best breakfast in town hands down the service is the old style diner feel and the food is made with care it is the best country breakfast your money can buy!

Dylan G.

1717058304

Great food..home town feel ..I am 45 and have been eating here since I was 10 with my grandparents so I have a lot of memories in the place. Good catfish and chicken fried steak. 😋

lee maresh

1715056103

Hadn't been to Charlie's for awhile but I have to say it was the best breakfast ive had in A very long while, French toast with pnut butter n hash browns n eggs. Yummy, the waitress was nice n kept checking back, id recommend Charlie's a great place to eat when yer in need . For a truck stop diner it's above average!!

Linda Johnson

1714280373

Best lunch ever. I had the Tuesday Burger Special and a side salad. My wife had a BLT with fries. Both were delicious and we hated to see them end. Our...

John C.

1713871162

DO NOT GO!!! My wife and I just left we entered at 7:30 pm on 04-13 and ordered a blt, an open faced roast beef sandwich, fried pickles, and drinks. A meal that with taxes and a $5 credit card fee would’ve totaled $40 rounded up! Not counting the tip. We were charged $56.41. We gave a $3 tip because of the outrageous price. The man who tallied it up had the bill with the price without taxes added extra for whatever reason. He should be fired and if he is the owner is STEALING! I will not go back and will let everyone I know not to go either. AGAIN DO NOT GO!!!

Dalton LaGarce

1713059249

I've been going here my entire life and have never had a bad experience. Stepping in this restaurant is like going back to a time when everything was less stressful. The food is always delicious and the servers are always kind.

Marissa Dollar

1712542615

This has a definite old truck stop diner feel here. The food is fresh and delicious. I had breakfast and it hit the spot. The service was on point. there's nothing bad to say about lone star ⭐. The food didn't take long to come after the order was in. Everyone was friendly with a smile.

Diana Lynch

1709817492

We found this great restaurant kind of by accident when heading to Livingston. The place was really packed. The food was great. We waited for fresh biscuits to be made, well worth the wait. Great service too. We will definitely be going back there in the near future.

Daniel Mason

1709756350

My last review of these guys was not good mostly ,My attitude of being passed over and Disrespected. MY apologies.I visited charlies on sunday after...

Edward B.

1709103333

7:30 on a Sunday night...couple a few patrons eating.Seem to be locals.Waitress was very pleasant & was Spot On w/ the service. She was pleasant and Talkative. ( not too much)Food was pretty much up to pare w/ a Small Town " Greasy Fork"LOTS of Fried Things.I ordered Chicken Fried Steak.Not very tasty.Ample sized dinner salad. Baked Potato was wellll,,, was a "Baked Potato"Anyhow,, it's not a "Five Star" but I REALLY appreciate the fact that there wasn't music playing (too loud) from the kitchen...I left 25% tip

William White

1707703473

We stopped here for breakfast. The service was great - fast and they kept our coffee cups full. The food was good and delivered quickly, which is always appreciated when you're traveling. Plus all of the staff was very friendly. We will definitely stop here again

Susan Smith

1707147812

Was at charlies 24jan2024 Waited for waitress to take order after finally getting tea 2.80 $.she took orders from people that came in after me ,Just walked...

Edward B.

1706146022

Nice family atmosphere and respectful services as well as the staff. Always attentive. After 18 years of being my go to restaurant, I will miss it. But will visit everyone I return to visit. Good bye Charlie's

Ruth Graham

1705862311

A great place for a family meal. I should know, our family has getting together there for 20 years, if not more. Friendly service, good food, reasonable prices, every time.

Kathy Breslauer

1704400182

Friendly diner, Miss Gail waitress was friendly and kept our tea glasses full.grilled chicken salad, basic iceberg lettuce, cheese, cherry tomatoes, and boiled egg. French fries were hot and good. Kids chicken n fries was really good. Hubby had a burger said it was good.Womens bathroom very clean. Everytime we went to bathroom they were being cleaned. I just wished there was a sign out stating someone was cleaning.We went on a non busy time Fri@4pm.They have daily lunch specials from 11-5pm.We had peach cobbler and ice-cream for dessert, yum yummy.Parking is tight.

michelle couch

1703892134

We're here on a quiet vacation and this was the perfect place as it's not busy and it's super quiet. I had the catfish and fries with hush puppies. It was nice and hot and crispy but a tad bit bland. I enjoyed it with the tarter and ketchup though. The fries were yummy. The kids enjoyed their burger and fries.

Amanda Ables

1703033525

Stopped by for lunch today and I noticed that they shortened their hours and now close at 3 pm. As usual the service was excellent. I had a tasty club...

John C.

1701861398

This is exactly the type of diner I’m looking for when I’m exploring small towns. True family atmosphere, friendly service, and their breakfast tastes like your grandma made it. Make sure you have some of the biscuits and gravy. Simply delicious!

Cricket Walker

1701289725

I recently visited Lone Star Charlie’s twice in one week, and both times had great food and service. I had breakfast each time, but had different things both times. Their French toast is really good- some of the best I have ever had. I had two different waitresses, both polite, professional and friendly. Worth the visit- at least for breakfast.

Dana Ragsdale

1700019564

If I could give them more than 5 stars I would! Their food was scrumptious, the owner and the staff were extremely nice and attentive! Even my picky eater liked it! Definitely returning!

Maria Bourn

1699211608

Excellent food and old school customer service! There are very few restaurants I can say this about. ALL THE FOOD US MAGNIFICENT And if you are a Reuben fan…this place has the best Reuben I have ever put in my mouth! Absolutely magnificent… 10 star review!

Eva Ott

1698444676

We ordered 4 burgers and the burger was BURNT. They were so burnt that the meat was crispy. We sent them back and ended up waiting a total of 1.5 hours for burgers. No discount offered, just an apology and new burgers cooked. The second set of burgers were delicious, but not worth the wait or the money.

Lea Yanock

1697471154

Glad we stopped by today, got the buck fifty upgrade to Texas sized Chicken Fried Steak w/steak fries. Wow, just wow! Our server was super friendly and attentive. Restaurant had that nostalgic country feel and even had a payphone :)

Frank Liu

1695245577

Every time my wife and I went, the prices were made up and never matched what was posted on the menu. They once took it upon themselves to add an additional...

Joseph L.

1692954794

THE best place in Lufkin for breakfast anytime. Has a great selection of food for other wants and needs. The service is great, kind and courteous. Has...

Kerwin S.

1691430920

New to the area. Looking for a round for a restaurant. Found Charlies. Have eaten there several times.Food: I was thrilled with each meal. I love...

Dennis P.

1690891048

Not sure what happened this time. Service was slow and lacked on the come back to check if you need more coffee. Pancakes a bit chewy not like the first time we came they melted in your mouth. Overall I still ate my entire breakfast. Stomach was satisfied.

San J Cruz

1688405796

Had a great Father's Day breakfast with a very large group. Food was great and server was very good. Wish l could remember her name. Wait time was very minimal. Enjoyed our experience 😊

Johnna Guyton

1687308161

If you're wanting a traditional diner, breakfast or lunch, this is the place to go. Amazing biscuits and sausage gravy. That's my weakness .

John S.

1686404466

The best breakfast, the best service!We have tried ALL the breakfast spots in the area and this is hands-down the best. Superb food, well prepared and a wonderful variety of breakfast options - and breakfast is served all day! As someone who loves a brunch late morning or early afternoon, I’m so happy that we can come to Charlie’s any time of the day and have the full breakfast option open to us. Staff are super friendly and you can’t beat the prices.We are loyal repeat customers of this establishment and can’t recommend it highly enough.

Emma Ford

1685726281

Food is good, Waitress was attentive and place is clean, classic truck stop greasy spoon. Yelp says I need twenty two more characters so this should cover it.

Russell B.

1685611999

Bigger than you'd expect on the inside; lots of seating and clean. We came for breakfast and the food was great! Prices are cheaper or comparable to Denny's.Our waitress was also personable, but we waited over 40mins for our food. We're both average size adults yet it was difficult getting in and out of the booth because the chairs were so close to the table. Parking was also kind of a mess, but that's more to do with clueless drivers.

Laura Lenau

1683479967

We went into this restaurant because we had always had previously positive experiences and thought of Wade Sr., Diane, and Wade Jr. as friends. In the past...

Maurice P.

1683463521

The Chili Burger was Great and the fried zucchini was ausome. There's not many classic diners like this one left. Great food and service. Close to Lake Livingston State park.

Sean Davis

1682892203

Very nice local restaurant co-located at a large truck stop. Good parking. The decor has an inviting , old-fashion diner atmosphere. We have stopped for...

John C.

1679560853

The perfect place to dine! Great food, large portions, friendliest staff anywhere, and great prices.

Cindy Simon W.

1678297658

Food was fantastic. service was way above par for the area. Anytime I've got time to stop in and dine somewhere for breakfast or lunch this is my go to....

Michael M.

1676640912

Good food, great service! Quick in and out with large portions! Definitely a stop to make for breakfast on your next road trip!

Randy B.

1675232478

Wonderful breakfast and even better service!! We had a huge party and they took great care of us even though they were busy!

Candice M.

1667717207

liver and onions, liver and onions, liver and onions, liver and onions, liver and onions, liver and onions, liver and onions, liver and onions,

Charlie A.

1664916163

Old world restaurant serving fresh food. Awesome breakfast. Staff was helpful and cheery, polite.this is the place for a real breakfast to start your day.

michael geraty

1663419197

Great food and great staff! The owners go above and beyond to make sure you know they care. Love the breakfast and the patty melts!

Kent C.

1660624284

Best country style breakfast we've had in a long time. Reminded me of breakfast that my grandparents used to make. Great atmosphere and super friendly staff. Definitely on our list to come back to!

Andrea Collins

1660490755

As we walked in we where greeted. Polite and down to earth waitresses. Quick in service, attentive. Old town dinner in Livingston, Tx.

San Juanita Cruz

1657898801

Wow! Great breakfast here. Everything was cooked just right and the servings were generous. The coffee was so good!! The waitstaff were friendly and took good care of us. The restaurant and bathrooms were clean. If I'm passing through this area at lunch time I'll definitely stop in again to try out some of that.

Karen Cline-Tardiff

1656616438

Every time we visit the Lufkin area we make time to have breakfast here and it never disappoints us. The waitstaff is very attentive and polite

Johnny W.

1655661559

I enjoy Lone Star Charlie's. Very much like Denny's, but great food. I gave it 4 stars because it is in a gas station building.

Dr Mark S.

1655466458

Place is older than dirt but don't let that scare you! The food was so good! And the service was amazing. Everyone was super nice and place was super clean

Official Moose Brand “Offical Moose Brand”

1653699930

Didn't know what I wanted to eat. Chose Philly Steak sandwich, no bell pepper. Served on Texas Toast, easily one of the finest Phillys I've ever had!! Very...

David G.

1652545175

The food was amazing, we came here today, on Mother’s Day for dinner and it was amazing. We had the Texas mans breakfast as they serve breakfast all day and honestly they give out big portions of the meal and it tastes better than IHOP. The stuffed jalapeños were also amazing(highly recommend for an appetizer) as well. Our waitress that had served us was very sweet and friendly, as well as considerate (she asked us if we wanted a refill on our lemonade and poured it for us). We will definitely come here again. Highly highly recommend this diner.

Eric&Rachelle Delgado

1652061743

This place is AWESOME!!! The food is AWESOME! The staff is AMAZING!!! We will be back!! HUGE portions for a great price!! It is home cooked food - not...

Carissa C.

1647771757

Absolutely LOVE their food, especially their breakfast. Jack the owner is so nice and is such a great business owner. He is always there working with his employees and helping wherever he can. The wait staff are so sweet and very attentive to their customers. Been driving here for years.

Judy R.

1647194956

Good food great service a good price. Employees are courteous and friendly relaxed atmosphere 60s music has been on. Enjoyable I'd recommend!

Danny Szarek

1639286650

Found this place while traveling with a group of (hungry) college students! The place was charming, the waitress and staff were all friendly and kind, and the food was not only delicious - the portions were huge! My only complaint is that I don't live closer to it so I can visit more often. Thanks for a great experience!

tiffanysandifer

1635122216

Great little place to stop and get a quick dinner style breakfast or lunch. We stopped in the morning and had a huge breakfast. The staff is welcoming friendly. The server was attentive and a nice. The restrooms needed to be cleaned but overall the restaurant was clean. The food was tasty well and made. The bacon what is the perfect amount of crispy with a little chew. The locals all had a rapport with the staff. As you can hear their ongoing conversation and the regulars knew what they wanted as they walked in. Worth of something for passing through.

Jesse Jimenez

1634396943

Stopped by on our way out of Texas to try the food.Fresh hot food, waitress was amazing even bought souvenir shirts!Easy off ramp,good parking for...

Pamela T.

1634292378

I regretfully only tried this place for the first time a couple weeks ago. I have been missing out for two years! The food was absolutely delicious. The only place I've ever been to serve fried zucchini. I love zucchini and not a lot of restaurants offer any dishes with it. It was amazing. The breading was crisp and the squash soft but not mushy. My husband is a picky egg eater, they must be over medium- white done, but yellow runny. He doesn't salt and pepper his eggs at restaurants until he tastes them to make sure the whites are done enough. But he did on these, he said he didn't have to taste them, they were literally perfect. I don't even like mine over medium, but they were beautiful! The best fried eggs he has had in any other local restaurant ever. I got the healthy choice omelet and added bacon. Again, perfection. You can tell the cook cares about the food they're serving, it's like a home cooked meal at Grandma's house. Y'all stole our hearts and our stomachs. We will definitely be back.

Audrie Molina-Renfro

1629781696

Having to change my 1st review of 5 stars.Been going here for several years now. The last visit, I ordered an open beef sandwich. When it came to the table the beef was opalescent, with hints of green, blue, etc. I asked for the waitress to look at it and she acted surprised. She took the plate to show the owner and then came back to say they were taking the price off our bill and at that same time, took the uneaten plate to the kitchen. When my husband finished we went to pay and they still charged for the "beef" meal and the owner stated there was nothing wrong with the meat that he cooked it himself and said it is supposed to look like that. We were very upset, especially since I didn't get anything to eat. They lost us as customers. We will never go back.

JULIE DELEON

1629317884

Just a another American diner with no heart put into their dishes and serves a bunch of disgusting greasy garbage. Very disappointing

David J.

1628878587

Just by chance dropped into this time warp of a by gone era, wood panel walls and all. Clean restaurant with very friendly service. The Club sandwich is everything a club should be, nothing fancy just a perfect sandwich. Steak fingers were fork tender and seasoned well.

Brandon Cook

1624796542

It had an old town feeling to it. Everyone was extremely friendly and the waitress was very attentive. The food was great. I would definitely go back if I go through Livingston again.

Holli Hayes

1624318372

Don't be put off by the exterior. Inside is well maintained and clean. American cafe type food is tasty and service is both efficient and friendly.

Gary S

1623277847

We ate there for lunch. I got the opened faced roast beef sandwich with Texas toast and mashed potatoes. Gravy was included. Roast beef was dry, sliced and unappealing. I mostly ate the mashed potatoes and toast. Waitress never asked how it was. She must have known.

Karen Attaway

1622773031

We stopped for our first time to grab some breakfast. The food was very good, the service was awesome and they got our order out quickly and correctly. Impressive is the only thing I can say. We will definitely be back when we are in the area.

Brenda Cruz

1620008489

FANTASTIC restaurant & they have semi parking next door. As a trucker I ALWAYS stop here because I get sick of eating at truckstops all the time & each & every single time I come into this restaurant 100% of the staff are about the most friendly people in the entire world. They make me feel like I’m the ONLY customer in the entire place!! The food is also AMAZINGLY GREAT!! HUGE PORTIONS TOO!!!

Jason Pettie

1617829230

Located in the Pilot Travel Center. Definitely, a locals place, so you know it has to be good.On the day we went, lots of customers coming in without...

John H.

1616347432

Ordered chicken fried chicken. Chicken was cold, i was suppose to get mashed potatoes but i didnt and i never got a roll. Wont order there again. Not happy

Patricia R.

1610703257

Love this place!

Kelsey Dry

1600633410

Excellent home cooking family diner! ♡

Sherry Brannon

1600630966

Food is great! Customer Service is A++!

Nachelle Bell

1599150562

Good place, big parking, clean shower, very cute chair and you can charge laptop.... more sparse were you can sit