Local Spotlight: Texas Traditions — Gladewater’s Tried-and-True Favorite
- Jessica Boggio
- Aug 11
- 2 min read
In a town where new restaurants seem to pop up every season—bringing their trendy menus, Instagram-ready interiors, and opening-week buzz—there’s one place that doesn’t have to chase the spotlight. Texas Traditions has already earned it.
A Legacy of Local Flavor
Before it was Texas Traditions, the building housed Roy’s, a local eatery many Gladewater residents still remember fondly. Later, it became The Silver Spur, run by Michael Sollars for about two decades. When Michael passed, his son Brent Sollars took the reins, carrying forward the family’s vision for hearty, home-cooked meals served with genuine East Texas hospitality.
The exact age of the building is a bit of a Gladewater mystery—but one thing’s certain: its walls have seen countless cups of coffee poured, breakfasts shared, and stories swapped between friends.
Where the Food is Hot and the Gossip’s Hotter
Small-town diners have a way of being more than just places to eat. They’re unofficial community hubs—where the coffee’s strong, the portions are generous, and you’re likely to overhear everything from high school football predictions to who bought a new truck.
At Texas Traditions, you’ll find that perfect mix: a welcoming table, a plate that’ll keep you full ‘til suppertime, and just enough hometown chatter to keep you in the loop without making you part of the headline.
What Keeps Folks Coming Back
Texas Traditions isn’t about keeping up with food fads. It’s about serving good food, done right—every time you walk in. Here’s what regulars love most:
All-Day Breakfast – Whether it’s biscuits and gravy, a fluffy omelet, or crispy bacon with eggs over easy, breakfast here is comfort on a plate.
Generous Portions – From the oversized onion rings to the loaded “Sasquatch” burger, you’ll never leave hungry.
Made-From-Scratch Desserts – Chocolate pie, coconut creme pie, Oreo delight… each slice made in-house with the kind of care you can taste.
Daily Specials – A rotating chalkboard of homestyle plates like fried catfish, sirloin steak, chicken-fried steak, and hearty veggie plates.
Friendly Faces – The staff knows their regulars by name, and visitors often comment that it feels like walking into an old friend’s kitchen.
Texas Traditions is A True Community Anchor in Gladewater
While newer spots in town are fighting for social media attention, Texas Traditions quietly holds its place as Gladewater’s steady choice. It’s the kind of restaurant where people come after church, before the Friday night game, or on a random Tuesday when they don’t feel like cooking.
It’s also where travelers along Highway 80 stumble in and leave talking about “that little diner in Gladewater” with the best chicken fried steak they’ve ever had.
Visit Texas Traditions
📍 607 E Broadway Ave, Gladewater, TX
⏰ Open Daily (Hours on Facebook & Website)
📞 (903) 845-5444
If you’re looking for a taste of Gladewater’s heart—and a meal that will stick with you in the best way—skip the trendy newcomers and pull up a chair at Texas Traditions. Just remember: in a small town, the food isn’t the only thing worth savoring… so is the conversation.