The Feed Trough is often thought of as just a barbecue joint, but the real treat is the tasty lunch special the small cafe serves weekdays that includes a meat, two vegetables, bread, a drink and a dessert. The moment you walk into the cafe, it's clear from the antique cook stove and other decorations it will be country-style eating.

The entree choices vary from chicken fried steak, to a pork chop, meat loaf, brisket, barbecued chicken or smoked sausage. The vegetable choices include fried okra, pinto beans, potato salad, cole slaw, french fries, deviled eggs, green beans and black-eyed peas.

The menu offers sandwiches, burgers, hot dogs, corny dogs and even a bacon, lettuce and tomato on Texas toast. The homemade desserts are as delicious as they are pretty. Choose from banana pudding, banana and pineapple split cake, cinnamon rolls, cobblers, ice cream and fried pies.

The staff of the cafe is friendly and helpful, just like you would expect in a small-time business. Orders to go are common, and catering is available. Barbecue, featuring pork, sausage, hot links, ham and pork ribs, is also sold by the pound with large sides at family pack special prices. Whole cakes and pies also can be ordered.

As the sign in the window says, 'great food at great prices' is what you will find at The Feed Trough. Smoking is allowed, but alcoholic beverages are not allowed on the premises. It is open for lunch and dinner, 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. It is at 615 Seven Points Blvd., Seven Points, TX 75143. Call 903-432-9000 for information.