Suggestion For Delicious Food in Mt Pleasant, TX -Worth The Drive

A few weeks ago I went on a Saturday road trip to Mt Pleasant, Texas to visit the Mid America Flight Museum for my "Just Plane Nuts" series and get some pictures of the amazing, still-flying, warbirds they have in their collection. Well after a few hours of climbing in and around, and taking pictures of old airplanes and helicopters, I had worked up a pretty good appetite, it was definitely time for some lunch.

Laura's Cheesecake and Cafe - Interior - Jim Weaver

I set out for the downtown area because I have never been to that part of Mt Pleasant before, so, let's see what they have. Nice little downtown square, by the way, with lots of shops and a few restaurants to choose from, which is what I was searching for.

Laura's Cheesecake and Cafe - Menu items and specials - Jim Weaver

This one had the street appeal for me, Laura's Cheesecake & Cafe... they had me at cheesecake. I know, I know, I've been on a very restrictive diet all year, still am, but that doesn't mean I can't have a piece of cheesecake every now and then.

Laura's Cheesecake and Cafe - Desert counter - Jim Weaver

Turned out to be a very good choice, and not just for the cheesecake, more on that in a minute. Laura's is a soup, salad, wrap, sandwich, and dessert kind of place. After much deliberation, I ordered the menu item called the PREACHER, which is smoked turkey, swiss cheese, ancho sauce, chipotle mayo, lettuce, and tomato served on a ciabatta bun. No tomato for me thanks, but the sandwich was delicious, loved the ciabatta bun.

Laura's Cheesecake and Cafe - My lunch - Jim Weaver

Since this was my first time there I can't speak for everything on the menu obviously, but I can tell you this, what I had was really good.

Laura's Cheesecake and Cafe - Cheesecake by the slice - Jim Weaver

Now, let's talk cheesecake... it's in the name, it's on the sign, it better be good, right? Trust me, it was. Suzanne, the owner, wanted me to try a new cheesecake flavor they were thinking about including in their Fall online lineup for the Holidays, it's called White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake... it was amazing.

Laura's Cheesecake and Cafe - Taking some home - Jim Weaver

I was semi-good, which only means I could have been a lot worse, I only had two bites and took the rest home to my wife. I think I had two more bites later that night, shhhhhhhh, don't tell anybody.

Laura's Cheesecake and Cafe - Cookies - Jim Weaver

The owner also told me a little-known fact, their cheesecakes are now available at Ironwood Grill here in Texarkana as well. Sweet!

Laura's Cheesecake and Cafe - Cheesecake and Grab n Go - Jim Weaver

If you're planning a drive to, or through, Mt Pleasant and you need to stop for some good food, head downtown and give Laura's Cheesecake & Cafe a shot, I think they are... worth the drive.

Laura's Cheesecake and Cafe - Staff with Owner Suzanne (right) - Jim Weaver

Learn more about Laura's online at LaurasCheesecake.com.

Mid America Flight Museum - Mt Pleasant, Texas

Open: Saturday from 8 AM until noon.

Admission: FREE

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