Bel's Diner — Restaurant in Longview

Dear America, you CAN NOT come to East Texas without stopping by Bel's Diner. Let me tell you whyyyyy!! First and foremost the kindest people greet you as soon as you walk in. Mrs. Pat & the crew are just good people. The cook who's the magician 🎩 has hands of gold. The food is so scrumptious and tasty you won't regret it. IF your looking for small amounts of food on your plate, then don't come here. The cook and staff serve with the BIG spoon. I had neck bones (that I covered in Louisiana HotSause 🤪), and finished the whole bottle. Mac-n-Chz that was so delicious (not your mother's mac-n-chz), way better. Also the okra was just different and so so so so good. I'm not sure what the cook puts in his food, I can tell you one thing from experience, I definitely know he puts a ton of love into his cooking. You can just taste it. Stop by and tell them Rhoda told you about the place. America you can thank me later. Rhoda...

Excellent service, very kind and helpful. Amazing food. Highly recommended if you like soul food. Not far from I -20 its worth the detour (5-7min) I will be back the next time I am in town. (Social distancing implemented there wear mask please) I ordered the Chicken fried steak dinner with mashed potatoes and turnip greens with lemonade and buttermilk pie. Omgggggg 🔥🔥🔥🔥 Large portions also, I was not able to finish my dinner. Everything...

Fast, delicious, welcoming. Breakfast eggs were cooked perfectly. The hand-carved ham was particularly well seasoned and toothsome. But it was the buttermilk pie that starred: tender, tangy, smooth, sweet. Delightful nephew at the counter, efficient & friendly uncle in the kitchen. Family archives...