No frills, all flavor – that’s the sentiment shared by restaurants all across small-town Texas. One such place is The Feed Mill in Gatesville, an unassuming roadside eatery known for its stick-to-your-ribs homestyle fare. It’s off the beaten path, but your taste buds will thank you for making the trip.

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Next time you find yourself in historic downtown Gatesville, keep an eye out for the giant silos on North 6th Street.

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When you see them, you’ll know you’ve arrived at The Feed Mill, an off-the-beaten-path restaurant that’s so worth detouring for.

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As if the exterior wasn’t charming enough already, just wait until you step inside. Between the steel roof, wooden rafters, and vintage memorabilia, it really looks like an old-fashioned feed store!

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Upon taking a gander at the menu, you’ll have quite the delicious dilemma on your hands. We suggest starting with an appetizer - how do these bacon chicken poppers sound?

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If you’re in the mood for something a bit lighter, a trip to the salad bar never disappoints. Everything is so fresh and delicious, and you’ll still have plenty of room for the main course.

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Speaking of entrees, the selection is both varied and extensive. You’ll see everything from classic southern comforts like chicken-fried steak and meatloaf…

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…to Tex-Mex favorites such as nachos and enchiladas. You’ll also see a bevy of scrumptious sides, and prime rib is served on Fridays from 5 p.m. until it sells out.

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Let’s not forget about dessert - namely, the mouthwatering pies that townsfolk can’t get enough of. The flavors rotate, but you can expect to see offerings like buttermilk, coconut chess, and chocolate (all baked from scratch daily, of course.)

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Address: 108 North 6th Street, Gatesville, TX 76528.

Google Maps Hours are 10:30 a.m. until 8 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 10:30 a.m. until 9 p.m. Friday, and 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Sunday.

Visit the restaurant’s Facebook page to learn more.

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Hours are 10:30 a.m. until 8 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 10:30 a.m. until 9 p.m. Friday, and 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Sunday.

Have you ever eaten at The Feed Mill? If so, what did you order and how was it? Tell us in the comments section below! Check out our previous article for more small town restaurants in Texas worth visiting.

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Address: The Feed Mill, 108 N 6th St, Gatesville, TX 76528, USA