The best breakfast in Longview, Texas is breakfast tacos at Mi Casita on Spur 63, a diner plate at Lizzy's on Judson Road, or a cinnamon roll at Nanny Goat's Cafe inside a feed store. For a weekday breakfast on the go, Coffee Mill on Gilmer Road is rated 4.8 stars.
One thing to know up front: Longview is a breakfast town more than a brunch town. Most local breakfast spots open early and close by early afternoon, and we couldn't confirm any local spot running a true weekend brunch right now. Below are the best breakfasts, plus what works on a Sunday morning. All places showed as open on Google Maps on Oct. 26, 2026, and ratings are Google ratings as of October 2026.
Breakfast
1. Mi Casita
Address: 324 N Spur 63, Longview, TX 75601 Google rating: 4.6 stars from 1,019 reviews
The go-to for breakfast tacos. Mi Casita's own menu covers breakfast tacos and burritos, huevos rancheros and a French toast plate. Its site lists 6:30 a.m. opening on weekdays, 7 a.m. Saturday and 8 a.m. Sunday, with a 2 p.m. close every day. That Sunday morning opening makes it one of the more useful weekend breakfast spots in town.
Getting there from Grace Pointe: about 10 minutes.
2. Lizzy's Diner
Address: 1301 Judson Rd, Longview, TX 75601 Google rating: 4.4 stars from 984 reviews
A classic diner for pancakes and omelets, and one guide says it serves breakfast all day, per The Tourist Checklist. With nearly 1,000 reviews, it's one of the most visited breakfast places in Longview, and it's a straight shot down Judson Road from Grace Pointe.
Getting there from Grace Pointe: about 5 minutes.
3. Nanny Goat's Cafe & Feed Bin
Address: 1401 Judson Rd, Longview, TX 75601 Google rating: 4.5 stars from 525 reviews
Breakfast inside a feed store, which is about as East Texas as it gets. Listings show breakfast served in the morning, with muffins and cinnamon rolls available all day, per Tripadvisor. It's next door to Lizzy's, so if one has a wait, walk over to the other. Call 903-653-4801 to confirm breakfast hours.
Getting there from Grace Pointe: about 5 minutes.
4. Coffee Mill
Address: 2001 Gilmer Rd, Longview, TX 75604 Google rating: 4.8 stars from 572 reviews
A drive-through coffee stop with bagels and breakfast sandwiches, per its menu listing. The 4.8 rating is the best of any breakfast spot in town with this many reviews. Listings show weekday hours from 6 a.m., which suits a commute.
Getting there from Grace Pointe: about 10 minutes.
5. Lovely Eatery
Address: 1009 E Marshall Ave, Longview, TX 75601 Google rating: 4.7 stars from 219 reviews
Reviewers point to the breakfast burritos and sopes, per Roadtrippers. A good second option when you want a Mexican breakfast that isn't tacos.
Getting there from Grace Pointe: about 10 minutes.
6. The Butcher Shop Restaurant and Bakery
Address: 102 Lehigh St, Longview, TX 75601 Google rating: 4.4 stars from 3,886 reviews
Close to 4,000 Google reviews make this one of the best-known restaurants in Longview. It started as a bakery, and Texas Monthly points to the strawberry cream pie and Russian rock cookies. Call 903-758-6066 for current breakfast hours, and leave room for something from the bakery case.
Getting there from Grace Pointe: about 10 minutes.
Sunday mornings and brunch
Check Sunday hours before you head out. Mi Casita opens at 8 a.m. on Sundays, per its own site, which makes it the surest local Sunday breakfast we found. For a sit-down, brunch-style Sunday, the chains below are reliable.
Downtown coffee and pastries
If brunch to you means a latte and something baked, Silver Grizzly Espresso at 100 W Tyler St (4.7 stars, 1,106 reviews) serves pastries and quiche alongside its coffee. See our best coffee shops in Longview guide for more.
The chains, for when you need them
IHOP on West Loop 281 (4.3 stars, 3,053 reviews) is about 5 minutes from Grace Pointe. Cotton Patch Cafe on McCann Road (4.3 stars, 2,412 reviews) is another standby. Denny's on South Eastman Road is listed as open 24 hours.
Breakfast tips for Longview
- Go early on weekends. Many local spots close around 2 p.m.
- Check Sunday hours. Hours on Sundays vary more than the rest of the week.
- Judson Road is breakfast row. Lizzy's and Nanny Goat's sit side by side.
Grace Pointe Apartments sits just off Judson Road, so Lizzy's and Nanny Goat's are about 5 minutes away. You can schedule a tour or call 903-414-6336.
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