Outdoor seating
Yes
Downtown DLites Cafe in Kilgore
Categories
Location on the map
Kilgore, Gregg County, Texas, US
Service options
Kerbside pickup
Yes
Delivery
Yes
Takeaway
Yes
Dine-in
Yes
Highlights
Fast service
Yes
Great coffee
Yes
Great dessert
Yes
Great tea selection
Yes
Popular for
Lunch
Yes
Solo dining
Yes
Good for working on laptop
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Yes
Offerings
Coffee
Yes
Comfort food
Yes
Healthy options
Yes
Kids' menu
Yes
Quick bite
Yes
Small plates
Yes
Vegetarian options
Yes
Dining options
Lunch
Yes
Dessert
Yes
Seating
Yes
Amenities
Good for kids
Yes
High chairs
Yes
Toilets
Yes
Wi-Fi
Yes
Atmosphere
Casual
Yes
Cosy
Yes
Crowd
Family friendly
Yes
Groups
Yes
Tourists
Yes
University students
Yes
Payments
Cheques
Yes
Debit cards
Yes
Credit cards
Yes
Phone: +1 903-987-0737
Site: http://downtowndlites.com/
Site: http://downtowndlites.com/
Opening hours
- Monday:11AM–3PM
- Tuesday:11AM–3PM
- Wednesday:11AM–3PM
- Thursday:11AM–3PM
- Friday:11AM–3PM
- Saturday:11AM–3PM
- Sunday:Closed
Comments (136)
Delicious food and excellent/friendly service. Options for everyone, including the meat eaters, the vegetarians, the vegans, and the Whole Food Plant Based Eaters. We had a Taco Baked Potato and a Sweet Potato with pecans and maple syrup, and side salads. Very good! The wraps looked really good too.
1st visit-Precious place!- food was amazing! I had a bacon ranch chic salad sandwich with blue jack cheese, and basil soups (Mondayspecial). Though inside was delightful and has books to read, I sat outside to enjoy and equally cozy environment on the square- Ill be back😀
Had the Southwestern grilled wrap, I think thats what it is called. It was very good, right seasonings, the outside was grilled just right. If could suggest serv with a avacado ranch for extra kick.. jmo.. Will/ would have again.
Never been here until this day, only had salad and a smores pie good place and friendly staff.
Awesome atmosphere. If any family or friends want to visit in Kilgore, we always head straight here. Amazing freezer items as well as good, consistent lunch specials. So many quirky areas and interesting things to look at around the cafe. Only downside is one of their managers; he does intense amounts of drugs and even sells (or sold recently) weed brownies made with the brownie recipe slightly altered.. every time I come in I can’t help thinking about it. I have to admit, they’re quality brownies and cookies.Editing because I cannot add a reply:You have not sold from the store, yes. But, your manager has said that he altered the stores recipe for the brownies he sells. I assure you, he is either currently or has very recently been on several substances and has sold in the past.
Always delicious, and friendly! Love the atmosphere. First class food and people!! You must eat here!
I love this place! I eat here everytime Im in town. Check them out!
Upon a recent visit to Texas, we had the opportunity to try a few new places to eat. The Downtown Cafe was one of them. Thought the wraps were not only beautifully made,but were delicious had to return a few days later for another! Was a pleasure to meet the owner. Experience was a complete D’lite!
Absolutely delightful place for a light lunch! Chili was awesome. And, of course, ice cream for dessert. Thank you!
I asked for extra tomatoes and boy did they deliver! Best taco potato Ive ever had! They even drew a little tomato on the to go box! Cant wait for next Thursday!
Wonderful cafe for healthy food and a warm atmosphere! Instantly uplifted every time I walk in here. Excellent salads, baked potatoes, sandwiches, wraps and soups! Mrs. Debbie knows most everyone on a first name basis and usually knows their orders too! Love supporting this place!
Excellent atmosphere and food, Very friendly staff, Cute layout, and a wonderful cafe in general. I would 100% recommend this to others. We will definitely be coming back here.
Fabulous place! We were travelling through and blessed to find this treasure of a place. We were treated like we just came home. They went out of their way to make sure they made the food exactly to our liking. Since the person who took my order knew my name, when my food was served by someone else they delivered my food to me and used my name rather than asking ,Who ordered the... That was impressive to me. The food was awesome and very generous proportions. The atmosphere was welcoming. Ive never walked in a place and felt like someone just wrapped a warm blanket around me after coming in from the cold. It was nice to see how they try to be a blessing to others by recycling used books and sending the profits to a Papua New Guinean to help them with school fees for their family. I really wish this gem of a place was located in my hometown!
I cannot tell you how much I love this place. Since changing jobs I dont get to come as often as I had before & I miss the food, the art, the atmosphere & most of all the people.I am always pleased with my food & service. In my 5 years of patronage it has never been dirty or unkempt. The kindness of the owner & employees is felt in the atmosphere & the food.Great food, good price & a wonderful experience overall!
Quaint little place to eat. The decor fits with the old building. Considering Kilgore knocked down lots of places for the old oil strikes. Menu is very small and most ideas are made in wrap, sandwich or salad with the same overall toppings.
A great small town lunch spot. The food is excellent and the customer service is exemplary. I look forward to Chicken Spaghetti and Baked Potato day!
WE LOVE THIS PLACE!!! The CBR Baked Potato is the best thing there!! My husband got the Brisket baked potato and its pretty good too!!
I eat here at least 4 times a week. Always good food.
Downtown DLites is the place to go in Kilgore if you want a sandwich, salad, soup, or a baked potato! The bread is homemade, the potatoes are huge, and the staff is very warm and friendly. The owner is very generous and loving, who sees her restaurant as a way to make friends and minister to the community. I highly recommend Downtown DLites!
Very cute place to have lunch. Food is great and owners are really nice. This place has been here awhile. They renovated it and made it so cute inside with memorabilia of Kilgore and photos. Definitely a place my wife and I have lunch at weekly.
Great tasting and healthy menu. They have a good priced lunch special everday. And of course good and courteous staff. Cant say enough good things about this place. They should be the standard for any food business!
Where to begin?! The food is delicious, the atmosphere is charming and the staff is helpful and smiley! I’m going to be a regular from now on! (Wait til you see the size of the potatoes!!!!)
Such a Great Place! Its the best for a tasty, not fattening lunch that leaves you feeling satisfied, not stuffed. Café style seating outside is a huge plus.
Visited for the first time yesterday during lunch. Sadly, the padded booth had dust all over the seat that my toddler kicked up that ended up on our table. The baked potato was okay. Prices are affordable. I would come again and give it another shot.
Wish I had the time to come here more often! Food is great and the restaurant itself it so cute and quaint.
I had the baked potato soup with a salad. It was excellent. You could tell it was homemade soup - Delicious!!! The salad was very fresh, even though it was near closing. Left with a full tummy and bought some art whileI was there. Everytime I am near by and during operation hours, I try to stop by. P.S. dont forget the frozen yogurt!!!
I work a few miles away and today I ordered on facebook via chow now. Hopped in the car and drove the 7 minutes to their shop, walked in, and there sat my order ready to go. Wam bam thank you maam i was out of there in no time flat. Just got done eating and it was delicious! Im not stuffed, but it was about the perfect amount of food for a quick lunch. I had a panini and it was yummy! The house kettle chips were really good. Very cute little place. I will definitely be going back!
Loved...- the look (clean, classy, and whimsical),- the atmosphere (soft music playing, books available to read, and donations area set-up for a needy cause with handmade goods - very nice),- AND... the people were great! (friendly, helpful, and sweet - my little boy spilled a drink and was so embarrassed and felt so bad, but a girl came and sweetly took care of it telling him it was no big deal and not to worry).- OH AND THE FOOD!... :) IT WAS DELICIOUS! Loved the barbeque baked potato!;) ... and the frozen yogurt OF COURSE!Thank yall!!! :D
Great place to eat very fresh
Great, local cafe with something on the menu for everyone. The food is fresh and made with great ingredients; definitely a great healthy choice if you are looking for a quick light bite to eat.
Family atmosphere, great food, reasonable prices. Its a bit of a drive for me, but Ill definitely be back.
Great place for a tasty & healthy meal!The owner and staff are very courteous and attentive!Regular specials that tease the taste buds.
Wicked cute, fufils your expectations for a downtown yogurt bar in a small town. Serve yourself allows the pricing to be reasonable and they have several seating options. We had wonderful service =)
There stuffed potato with bbq brisket is just awesome. I think that they have a new customer.. Thank you for such a wonderful lunch..
Great food! So far Ive had a brisket baked potato and an Asian Salad. Both, Amazing.
This is the most healthy hardy place to eat!!! And very friendly family Christian atmosphere!! Absolutely love everything here!
Every Thursday is baked potato day you get a baked potato and a drink for $6.49 +tax. Its a fun place to meet /w friends never disappointed
Love Downtown DLites - the people, food and atmosphere is always wonderful. Sitting at the outside bistro tables is a pleasant way to slow down, chat and people watch :)
Small venue makes you feel at home, food is always fresh and wholesome, owners and staff are incredible! Would highly recommend to anyone.
Best place around. Great food. Great prices. Every time I go, I’m greeted by name and treated like family!
Been eating here for 3 years. Food is always fresh, healthy and delicious! Staff is always friendly including the owners.
Friendly staff, excellent food!! my husband and I use to take our breaks here when we were in college. we will forever come back!
Extremely pleasant to visit or dine in and the food is great too
Great food. 1st time there and loved the location, atmosphere and my taco salad. It was awesome
My husband and I love this place, we eat here all the time!! Everything on the menu is great and the people who work here are the best!!
Great deli style sandwiches and soups run by some truly awesome people. Try the horseradish cheddar on your sandwich and the raspberry hibiscus tea.
Turkey & Genoa Salami, on Wheat Brd, Chips & Spear Pickle. & Sweet Tea💞🤎
Love this spot. Great menu. Great service. Check out their app. Food was ready when I got there.
Best place weve found to eat in Kilgore. Super friendly staff and a very welcoming atmosphere! Everything on the menu is amazing.
Beautiful, locally owned lunch shop. Treat you like family. Love this place.
The sandwiches were excellent, as was the service!! Very pleasant atmosphere and retro comfortable furnishings.
Lovely people... Lovely food... Lovely place...All the way around, this is the place to satisfy your hunger and fulfill your cravings for some good eats!!
Love Downtown Dlites! Their homemade garlic pickles are the bomb and on Fridays dont forget to get a slice of pie!
Quiet Christian music playing in the background. Yummy baked potatoes with trimmings, yummy shared dessert, no pressure to leave so we sat and talked!
Awesome folks. Great food. A perfect local place to grab a bite for lunch.
Great service, great food, reasonable prices and great atmosphere!
Delicious food and great service at an attractive and welcoming location. What more could you ask for?
The food is amazing. Big portions. Friendly staff and atmosphere.
All time favorite place with great food and great atmosphere. Food is healthy and full of flavor.
Go see Debbie and the gang! Excellent lunch with even better prices and to top it off they are the nicest folks around!!
Everything here is amazing. They have keto friendly bread. Oh and try their pickles
Anastasia and I try to go by here once a week,all fresh organic home made soup and bread white or wheat, and so mutch more right in downtown Kilgore
Very tasty! Great prices, large portion, friendly helpful staff.
Total reviews rating 4.8
136 Reviews for Downtown DLites Cafe 2023:
Review №1
2022-04-23Went here with a group of people for my daughters parkour class. The instructor recommended it, so we tried it. I had the massive loaded 🥔 potato with brisket....... wow!!!! It was amazing! Ill definitely be going back to try each and every one of the loaded potatoes except I probably wont have the vegan one. Great job guys n gals!!!Ill be back soon!
Review №2
2022-01-15The owner is from North Carolina, this is a sandwich shop, suitable for casual chat, especially for young people to read books and surf the Internet, of course, let you have a beautiful encounter.
Review №3
2022-05-10We moved to Kilgore a year ago and Downtown DLites, BY FAR, has been our favorite place to eat here. When we have friends and family that come into town, we are sure to bring them here so they can experience it for themselves! I can honestly say that everything I have gotten on the menu, I have greatly enjoyed- I cannot say that about any other place Ive eaten. The atmosphere is very friendly and welcoming. I love reading the Scripture verses on the walls too. You will not find better service anywhere else, everyone is always extremely friendly and accommodating. The food is fresh and the service is always with a smile. Mrs. Debbie goes out of her way to try to memorize all of her usual customers name- that just goes to show you what kind of place this is. When we think about eating out for lunch we end up at DLites because it never disappoints. Not only is the food wonderful but its also affordable as well, especially if you get the Daily Special. It really is appropriately named, youll have to try it for yourself to fully understand.
Review №4
2022-02-18One of my favorite places. Soup, salad, sandwiches, baked potatoes all are delicious. Very clean, relaxed atmosphere. Staff are some of the most genuinely kind and friendly people I have ever met. I just love them!! This is a must visit deli when in Kilgore. Dont miss the opportunity to eat and relax here. You may spot me in the window seat!!
Review №5
2022-05-05Always love coming here! The staff is always super friendly and the food is great! The store is christian owned and they have lots of crafts and desserts made by local vendors you can buy. Definitely a place to stop by at if you’re visiting Kilgore.
Review №6
2022-05-09Cute place , food not so great . Had tomato basil soup and turkey sandwich . Dry sandwich very dry . The Mayo I received on it was so little I thought it was a joke ! My biggest complaint is the tomato basil soup . Pretty sure it was a jar of Marinara sauce poured in a bowl . No silky texture like it’s suppose to have or creamy either . Very lumpy and very bad . I couldn’t even eat it . I decided to take it home instead to fix it . If they actually made the soup homemade I would suggest taking cooking classes or just buy pre made for now on . Husbands chili dog was non existent pretty much !
Review №7
2022-07-03What a gem in beautiful downtown Kilgore! Fair prices (difficult to find these days), excellent food, a homey atmosphere with very friendly service!!! Well definitely be back soon.
Review №8
2017-12-19Nothing special at all. When I was ordering my food I asked for sweet tea. They made a comment that they need to refill it since it was running low. So I waited... and waited... and waited. They never refilled it. So I ended up paying for a drink and only drank water. And the sandwich I got was boring and plain. Nothing I couldnt make at home. It came on normal toast, a plain slice of cheese, and it wasnt even a whole grilled chicken breast. And my friend got a loaded baked potatoes with brisket. They said it tasted like brisket out of a can, and that it was just all microwaved together. However, the location was great and the actual place seemed kind of cool. They people there seemed really nice and helpful. But overall I was disappointed.
Review №9
2022-06-14The grilled sandwich was great but the ice cream sandwich was TO DIE FOR! Can’t wait to come back and try the other flavors.
Review №10
2019-09-02Downtown DLites is best cafe in Kilgore, Texas! This family owned restaurant offers homemade breads and fresh ingredients! I love to come here on my lunch break to pick up a healthy salad.