(Longview, Texas) "Where do you want to go to eat?" It's a question that is asked a couple of thousand times every day in Longview, Texas. If it's not that question, it's something like "what kind of food do you want?" or "what do you want to do?" It's great that Longview offers options, but many residents want more.

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Longview’s Dining Dilemma

Whether it's going out for a burger, a steak, Italian, Asian, or wings, some locals would say there's just not enough options because they feel they've been going to the same places for years and want something new and fresh. Because oftentimes the response to those two previous questions is something like, "we had that a couple of days ago or last week," or "we always go there".

I'm not in Longview, but I've heard those responses from here in Tyler, too! So while Longview does have some great restaurants, locals still feel their choices are limited, although they're really not!

The dilemma isn't restricted to restaurants; Longview residents would like more options when it comes to shopping, grocery stores, entertainment, and societal changes, too. When asked in a Longview social media group, residents responded with the options they would like to see come to town.

These are the restaurants Longview residents would like to see come to town:

  • Braum's Ice Cream and Dairy Store - this one is finally happening in 2 locations are opening soon - hang in there Longview
  • Buca di Beppo
  • Steak & Shake
  • In N Out Burger
  • Ralph & Kacoo's
  • Cheesecake Factory
  • Bahama Buck's
  • PF Chang's
  • Krispy Kreme
  • cafeterias serving home-style meals

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When it comes to shopping and grocery stores, here's what Longview is missing:

  • Costco
  • H-E-B
  • Whole Foods Market
  • Apple Store
  • Trader Joe's

Longview residents are always looking for new entertainment, too:

  • Studio Movie Grill
  • Dave And Busters
  • concert venue
  • ice rink
  • jazz club
  • Main Event
  • waterpark
  • Top Golf

Community and lifestyle upgrades weren’t left out either!

  • bike paths
  • common sense
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Of course, there are many other wishes for more options and choices, but this is just at the top of Longview's mind right now. We're not even including the places that y'all want to see brought back because we've covered that already! For that, jump over to this page or check out the images below.

What Would You Add to the List?

If there's something left off this extensive list that you'd like to see come to Longview, email me and I'll add it here!

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