When you’re really hungry, nothing hits the spot like a good old-fashioned, home-cooked meal. You can sit down to just that at the Lumber Yard Cafe, one of the best small town restaurants in Texas. This no-frills eatery is a great place to bring the family, with a relaxed ambiance, top-notch service, and incredible food. Everyone who dines here is made to feel right at home.

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Most people haven’t even heard of the tiny town of Edgewood, Texas - let alone the Lumber Yard Cafe.

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This rustic and unassuming eatery is a hidden gem that only locals know about, serving as both a restaurant and an after-work and weekend gathering place.

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While the atmosphere is low-key and unfussy, the friendly atmosphere keeps folks coming back time and again. Everyone who walks through the doors is made to feel like a part of the Lumber Yard family.

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The menu is vast and varied, featuring a wide array of down-home classics like chicken-fried steak, ribs, burgers and sandwiches, loaded baked potatoes, and more.

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If you’re a seafood lover, don’t miss the fried catfish special on Fridays and Saturdays. Either 4 or 6 pieces of tender, flaky catfish along with fries, tomato relish, coleslaw, and hushpuppies makes for a well-rounded, delicious meal.

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You’ll also see an extensive breakfast menu, plus a scrumptious vegetable plate for the non meat eaters out there.

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Whatever you do, please don’t skip dessert. The homemade pies are absolutely to die for…

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…as are the ice cream sundaes loaded up with all your favorite toppings.

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For more information about the Lumber Yard Cafe, including current hours and a full menu, please visit the official Lumber Yard Cafe website or Facebook page.

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Have you ever eaten at the Lumber Yard Cafe? If so, what’s your go-to order? Tell us your thoughts in the comments! Don’t forget to check out our previous article for a nearby flea market that’s one of the largest in the U.S.

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Address: Lumber Yard Cafe, 809 E Pine St, Edgewood, TX 75117, USA