East Texas towns have personalities as different as the breakfast foods we love. From chicken fried steak to avocado toast, we’re matching local communities with breakfast favorites in a lighthearted list. See which breakfast food represents your hometown, and let us know if you think we got your town’s order wrong.
For years, we’ve heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It’s what gives your body the fuel it needs to tackle everything on that never-ending to-do list. But if you’re anything like me, breakfast food is good pretty much any time of day. Who says pancakes are only allowed before 10 a.m.?
East Texas Towns as Breakfast Foods
I also think East Texas towns are a lot like breakfast foods. They’re all good, but sometimes you’re just in the mood for something specific. That’s what got me thinking: If we matched East Texas towns with breakfast foods, which town would be the chicken fried steak, and which one would be the avocado toast?
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And before anyone gets offended, being avocado toast isn’t a bad thing! Just like breakfast foods, every East Texas town has something going for it. Some are hearty and traditional, some are a little more adventurous, and others are just the perfect way to start your day.
Did We Get Your East Texas Town Right?
This is all in good fun, and I’m always up for hearing your opinions. If you think I made a questionable choice when matching your hometown with a breakfast food, let me know! You can email me at billy.jenkins@townsquaremedia.com. I’m willing to make a few changes if you can make a convincing argument.
Now that we’ve got everybody thinking about breakfast, let’s get to the list. Here are the East Texas towns and the breakfast foods I think best represent them.
And remember: Extra gravy is always the right decision!
🍳 East Texas Towns as Breakfast Foods
If every East Texas town showed up to breakfast, what would they order? Some are classic, some are a little extra, and a few are definitely ordering something nobody else understands. 😂
Gallery Credit: Billy Jenkins
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