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Charlie's Lonestar Family Cafe

4591 U S Highway 59 S,, Livingston, TX
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Ranked #6 of 13 restaurants in Livingston
Cuisines: American
Most recent review
- 19 May 2013
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Top Contributor
63 reviews 63 reviews
49 restaurant reviews
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 via mobile

We had breakfast here - pancakes, eggs, bacon and biscuits. The biscuits are excellent. Large serving size for the money. Service is pretty slow but why be in a hurry in Livingston ? There is a smoking and non-smoking section in the restaurant.

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Houston, Texas
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43 reviews 43 reviews
25 restaurant reviews
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

My dad and I pulled in here seeking refuge during a sudden Texas thunderstorm and were delighted to find a warm and inviting diner. From the outside, you could miss it,as it is tucked next to an old service station. But on the inside it has ample seating and a host of friendly people eager to serve and assist. A... More

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Bendigo, Australia
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10 reviews 10 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2013

the owner is almost always in the restaurant greeting regulars by name and making everyone feel welcome. Food is warm and tasty. A place where can sit a spell and visit with your friends and neighbors.

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Key West, Florida
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54 reviews 54 reviews
38 restaurant reviews
43 helpful votes 43 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 November 2012 via mobile

We'd heard from friends that Charlie's was a great place to eat, but I was hesitant of the truck stop appearance. When we finally stopped here for dinner one evening, we were quite surprised. My husband and I opted for a chicken-fried night (the cholesterol specials!), even trying CF bacon for the first time, as an appetizer. We also had... More

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Spring, Texas, United States
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13 reviews 13 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 August 2012 via mobile

Don't let the truck stop look fool you! The interior is bright and clean although the ordor of thesmoking side does spill over. The service was slow but expected for a roadside stop. The people where friendly and the food, when it finely arrived was servered hot and tasty.

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Houston, tx
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3 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 August 2012

It looked like a dump when we pulled up. The interior is pretty nondescript. That being said, the Reuben was divine! The chicken fried chicken was delicious. The salad bar is a bit sad. There's not a lot on it. The service, was stellar. Our water and drinks never got to the half way point. The waitress was fairly busy... More

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11 reviews 11 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2012

A nice local place to eat with decent food and prices.

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Livingston, Texas
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64 reviews 64 reviews
51 restaurant reviews
58 helpful votes 58 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 November 2011

We go for breakfasts and sandwiches. The Waitstaff is very nice and attentive Food is always hot and fresh. I've never in 12 years had a bad or less than great experience there! Clean, Comfortable surroundings and very good food!

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32 reviews 32 reviews
22 restaurant reviews
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 October 2011 via mobile

Food was fair. Salad bar quality was low avg to avg. The dirty ashtray smell of this older restaurant overwhelms you as you enter the door... fortunately there was a no-smoking section in the back (helped some). The crowning point was while I was washing my hands in the dirty bathroom... the dark-haired-pony-tailed waitress came out of the stall (with... More

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Katy, Texas
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92 restaurant reviews
49 helpful votes 49 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 September 2011

We stopped here for breakfast on the way to SFA one morning and were very glad we did. Charlie's Lonestar Family Cafe is right off of HW 59 Just south of the 59 bypass split. It is a Diner/Truck Stop Restaurant serving up real food hot off the grill. The breakfast options were hearty and reasonably priced. Our waitress was... More

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