Old Magnolia

🌿 Magnolia Cafe – Palestine, TX 🌿 Absolutely worth the stop! 😍 Yummy sandwiches that hit the spot — we tried the Meat Lover and the Old Mag Club, and both were chef’s kiss. Looks like a sweet little family-run spot, and you can taste the love in every bite. 💛 Oh, and the brownies? To. Die. For. 😮‍💨🍫 If you’re passing through, trust me — pull over and treat yourself. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

What a delightful lunch stop! City construction made it a little difficult to get to, but it is definitely worth navigating to get here! First off, it’s in a vendor mall, so you can shop while you wait. Next, come hungry because the portions are huge and the food is delicious. Plus, we came on Free Brownie Friday; what could get better than that?!

Strolling through downtown Palestine, we were trying to find a place for lunch. Old Magnolia offered sandwich, soups, salads and wraps. We enjoyed our wraps and salad in the interesting setup of the diner. People were friendly and nice, and prices very reasonable.

I ordered a chicken salad sandwich meal that included a side (choice of bag of chips, potato salad or coleslaw). My bill was $12.60 which included a charge for water that you self-serve from, sitting in a plastic container on the counter. When it was ready, I found that the sandwich was made with bread that you get out of a standard grocery store loaf of bread. The chicken salad portion was a bit thin and not particularly/wow! tasteful. The potato salad did not appear 'homemade', but what I enjoyed most. All in all, a disappointing meal for the price. But I love the atmosphere of the place and I was with friends, so it still was a delightful visit. Cashier Alicia was nice and patient as I was unfamiliar with menu.

The French dip was amazing! I added onions and jalapeños. Gave it quite the kick, just what I was looking for. The beef was flavorful and the portion size was generous. Staff was extremely friendly and kind. Cure layout in the downtown area. Wish they had lemons for my tea, or lemonade (I didn’t ask for lemonade, they may possess some).