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This is the gathering spot in the morning for locals looking to savor a rich cup of coffee or a fully cooked breakfast. But lunch is just as popular, with a daily menu of flavorful soups, salads, and sandwiches, including the "salad trio," which is a scoop of homemade chicken salad and a scoop of homemade tuna salad on a fresh field-greens salad. The creamy pimiento-cheese sandwich on nine-grain bread is easy on the mayonnaise and spicy with black pepper, while thick and garlicky hummus with crispy pita chips makes a great appetizer for sharing. Save room for a sweet treat from the dessert case of fresh baked goods, including fudge-walnut brownies, lemon cupcakes, and chewy chocolate-chip Cowboy cookies.
726 High St., Comfort, Texas, 78013, USA
Known For
- Great coffee
- Amazing sandwiches
- Freshly baked goodies
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. No dinner
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You can dig into one of the best burgers in the region here. The more adventuresome eaters order theirs with the jalepeño-cheese bun—it's really not as spicy as it sounds. If you're here in peach season, your Alamo Springs experience isn't complete without a serving of homemade peach crisp.
107 Alamo Rd., Fredericksburg, Texas, USA
Known For
- Excellent burgers
- Homemade peach crisp for dessert
- Laid-back atmosphere
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon.–Wed. No dinner Thurs. and Sun.
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Don't even think about coming to Marble Falls without taking a seat at this small-town diner. There's a sign above the hostess stand that commands you to "eat some pie," and you'd be a fool to not listen and sample one of the at least 10 different types made fresh daily. From mountainous meringue to creamy custard, the geniuses behind these sweet concoctions mean business. If you come between 2 and 5, you've made it for "Pie Happy Hour," when you can have a slice of pie and a cup of joe for $3. They also serve all the standards you'd find at an old-fashioned diner.
211 Hwy. 281, Marble Falls, Texas, 78654, USA
Known For
- Famous pies
- Classic diner dishes
- Pie happy hour
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner Sun.
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More than just a coffeeshop, Chaparral is truly a community hub. Owners Taylor and Austin Burge have developed the breakfast and lunch menu of the tiny space to fit the town's growing needs, and they throw DJ-fueled dance parties and other events here, too. But yes, the coffee is also stellar—in fact, it's worlds better than most of the coffee you can find anywhere else in small-town Texas.
106 E. Market St., Texas, 78644, USA
Known For
- Some of the best coffee in Central Texas
- Community events
- Tasty breakfast and lunch offerings
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At this tiny little bakery housed in an old building, the enchanting aroma of fresh-baked pies and pastries envelops you the second you walk in the door. The question of what to order then immediately overwhelms you as you scour the glass cases showcasing pies, sweet and savory kolaches, and cookies. The German-style sweet pretzel and the cream cheese–poppy seed kolach are great choices. Of course, the jalapeño, cheese, and sausage kolaches and cinnamon rolls are amazing as well, but you'll have to get there before the hunters, fishers, and early travelers do; they go fast.
501 Bessemer Ave., Llano, Texas, 78643, USA
Known For
- Excellent kolaches
- Delicous baked goods that sell out fast
- History setting
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. No dinner
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Townies and visitors alike love this pizza joint housed in a former gas station, for both its wood-fired sourdough pies and its good selection of American and Belgian craft beer. Kick back in the colorful patio furniture and enjoy one of their signature creations, like the California Club pie, which is loaded up with mozzarella, bacon, roasted chicken, avocado, greens, and tomatoes.
802 High St., Comfort, Texas, 78013, USA
Known For
- Wood-fired sourdough pizzas
- American and Belgian craft beer
- Family-friendly atmosphere
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues.
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This Texas legend is serious about barbecue, and it expects no less from its clientele. The menu is literally what's on display in the open pits that greet you at the entrance: pick your meat from brisket, sausage, smoked turkey, ribs, or whatever else they have on hand for the day and step in line for the typical barbecue sides that include coleslaw, potato salad, and plenty of doughy, white bread. Park your tray where you can find a seat at one of the long picnic tables in- or outside, but not before grabbing a few pickles, onions, and a bowl of beans from the serve-yourself condiment bar.
604 W. Young St., Llano, Texas, 78643, USA
Known For
- Authentic Texas barbecue
- Picnic table seating
- Serve-yourself condiment bar
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Serving a variety of homemade German-style brews from the large copper beer tanks accenting the far wall, the brewery is a popular nightspot for both locals and visitors. The German food is all well prepared, but the Texas-size- chicken-fried steak is no slouch either.
245 E. Main St., Fredericksburg, Texas, 78624, USA
Known For
- Oldest operating brewpub in Texas
- German-style beer
- Cozy interior with copper tanks
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Named for John Russell "Hondo" Crouch, self-proclaimed mayor of Luckenbach, this local dive is somewhat of a legend of its own. If the live music and Texas country decor aren't entertaining enough, the menu certainly is: from the "What's David Smokin' Plate" of finger-lickin' fabulous barbecue to the "Supa Chalupa Salad," everything about this place radiates good old-fashioned fun. The doughnut-shape half-pound burgers are excellent, especially the Blue Ribbon Barbecue Bacon Burger.
312 W. Main St., Fredericksburg, Texas, 78624, USA
Known For
- Rustic Texas decor
- Live music
- Massive burgers
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues.
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It may not boast a German name, but don't overlook Silver Creek if you're seeking cuisine from the motherland. With an abundance of outdoor dining, regular live music, and an extensive beer selection, this place is a spring and summer favorite. All menu items are served with a side of sweet and vinegary German potato salad.
310 E. Main St., Fredericksburg, Texas, 78624, USA
Known For
- Huge beer selection
- Plenty of outdoor seating
- Regular live music
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues.–Thurs.
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This quirky bistro and coffeeshop serves breakfast, brunch, and lunch in a 19th-century building, with a connected retail shop selling clothing, housewares, and gift items. Choose from a classic breakfast plate or croissant sandwich, or step up your morning with French toast sliders or chicken-fried steak Benedict. If you're on the go, pop in for a coffee and one of their fresh-baked, homemade pastries for the road. Lunch options include a variety of sandwiches and salads, plus grab-and-go lunch boxes you can take on your next Hill Country adventure.
210 N. Main St., Boerne, Texas, 78006, USA
Known For
- Great coffee
- Delicious breakfast
- Picnic fare to-go
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner
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If a hearty, comforting plate of cheesy eggs, crispy bacon, and buttered waffles is what you're looking for, head to The Hen's Nest. The digs are humble (in fact, the day's featured dishes are written on postcards in lieu of a menu), but this tiny little café packs a big breakfast punch.
1134C Main St., Bandera, Texas, 78003, USA
Known For
- Homestyle breakfasts
- Farmhouse vibes
- Always changing daily specials
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon.–Thurs. No dinner
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The gift shop came first, but since 1984 Cynthia Pedregon has wowed crowds with her homemade soups, sandwiches, and daily quiches. Portions are hearty, but to get a sampling of as much as possible, opt for the Sandwich Sampler, which comes with a quarter sandwich each of tangy chicken salad, fresh tuna salad, perky jalepeño-pimento cheese, and a cup of the soup of the day. Pedregon's cookbooks are prized staples in Hill Country kitchens.
210 S. Adams St., Fredericksburg, Texas, 78624, USA
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted, Closed Sun.
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This coffeeshop set in a renovated bungalow invites you to settle in and stay a while. And with its cozy vibe, cute decor, great coffee (pour-over, French press, Chemex, espresso, or just plain drip), homemade baked goods, and tasty sandwiches, there's really no reason to say no.
817 Front St., Comfort, Texas, 78013, USA
Known For
- Wide variety of coffee options
- Homemade baked goods
- Tasty sandwiches
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. No dinner
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A former post office now serves appetites in the middle of nowhere. There are some unusual dishes like mahimahi (a mild, white fish) with tomatillo sauce, but also plenty of German fare. Start with potato pancakes served with apple sauce or sour cream. The schnitzel is fabulous, as is the rouladen—a tenderized beef fillet wrapped around dill pickle, ham, sauerkraut, and Swiss cheese. If it's warm outside, sit beneath the vined trellis and watch the resident goats and donkeys grazing nearby. Live music accompanies your meal on Thursdays and Sundays. Reservations are strongly recommended.
223 Waring Welfare Rd., Comfort, Texas, 78006, USA
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon.–Tues. and Aug., Credit cards accepted
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Tell anyone in Central Texas that you're heading for Wimberley and the first response you likely may hear: "Be sure to get some pie at the Wimberley Pie Company!" The dimly lit glass case along the front of the shop is filled with fresh, vacuum-sealed pies ready to be picked up and taken to some lucky home, but you can also grab a slice from pies right out of the oven. The traditional cherry pie has a perfect balance of tart and sweet.
Ranch Rd. 12, Wimberley, Texas, USA
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No credit cards
