My friend works as an engineer at SpaceX, and I've always been curious and wanted to do the tour. Unfortunately, they require 72 hours' notice to get approved for a pass. Since it was my last day in town and I was headed to the airport later, we didn't have enough time to arrange it. Instead, he suggested taking me to Boring Bodega, which is located literally across the street from the SpaceX Bastrop Facility, so at least I could snap a few photos from there. I was seriously confused at first because pulling up to Boring Bodega feels a little like stumbling into a pop-up oasis in the middle of rural Texas. This place looks more like the entrance to a country fair than a cafe. Off to the side, a row of food trucks greets you like an informal welcome committee, their colorful signs and picnic tables giving the place a casual, anything-goes vibe. Lol. Then you walk inside... and suddenly it makes sense. Boring Bodega is a unique "future fancy" grocery store and community hub located in the heart of Hyperloop Plaza. Owned by Elon Musk's Boring Company, the place blends like a full-service market with a modern, tech-forward aesthetic. Think Silicon Valley startup energy meets Texas roadside market. Walking aisle to aisle, you realize this place has a little bit of everything going on. One section feels like a boutique grocery market, stocked with high quality snacks, pantry staples, and grab and go foods. Another aisle carries drinks of every kind like sodas, energy drinks, sparkling waters plus a massive beer and wine selection. They even have shelves dedicated to pet food and pet supplies, which makes sense because people seem to hang out here for a while. Toward the back you'll find a his & hers barber shop, which caught me completely off guard in what I initially thought was just a convenience store. There are also spaces designed for community hangouts and games, and outside you'll spot pickleball courts, making it feel less like a store and more like a social hub for the surrounding tech campus. My friend also mentioned something pretty cool. Apparently, there's a tunnel employees can take from inside SpaceX that connects underground to Hyperloop Plaza, so employees there can pop over here without even going outside. Not sure if that's insider privilege or just peak Elon-universe infrastructure, but it definitely adds to the whole futuristic vibe of the place. And yes--they also do made to order sandwiches and light cafe items. Since it was my last day before heading to the airport, my friend and I grabbed a quick lunch here. I ordered the $10 Falafel Veggie Pita and my friend went with the $13 Carne Asada Protein Bowl. The portions were massive and the quality was fresh. Overall, Boring Bodega is one of those places that defies easy categorization. It's part grocery store, part cafe, part hangout, and part tech campus convenience hub all sitting across the street from SpaceX in Bastrop. read more

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LOVE the bodega! They have healthy snacks that are hard to find elsewhere and if you go on Fridays sometimes they have vendors and free samples. Not a huge fan of their matcha, but their pizzas are good, snacks are GREAT, and they have cold beer on tap after a certain hour. read more

My husband and I have stopped by Boring Bodega several times to get snacks for picnics. We went this Wednesday, and got some yummy snacks, but the vibes were off. Three quarters of the building was dark. The building is already odd enough. It would make sense to convert a warehouse, but to build a new warehouse building in hopes of creating a store and hangout area is strange. My husband thought it was fine, so I guess that's what you get when a man (especially Elon Musk) attempts interior design. I like how they offer unique healthy snacks. However, this time I decided to try food from their hot food counter. I ordered a grilled cheese sandwich, which is one of my favorite foods. You could add meat to it for an upcharge, but I wanted to see how it was as a pure grilled cheese first. It was underwhelming, but only $6, so I'm not too salty about it. It is basically a panini with just cheese, and the bread to cheese ratio is off. Not enough cheese. However, with meat, as a traditional panini, it would probably be pretty good. I think the bread was sourdough. There was a short wait for the sandwich, which made it almost as convenient as any of the prepackaged snacks. read more

Boring Bodega - Pickleball Near Me - Bastrop, Texas

Boring Bodega is kind of random but in great ways. Since it opened we have seen it evolve and grow which is great. There is now 2 playscapes outside, mini golf, pickleball courts which are $1 per person per hour and corn hole. There is a food truck and plenty of picnic tables and shaded spots to sit. Inside there is a mini market with healthy food options, beer and wine. You can order food as well: they make their guac on site and it's actually delicious. They have sandwiches and plenty of options that are very reasonably priced. Coffee and lattes as well. There is a newly added bar to sit at and watch sports. Free video games and foosball and ping pong are a hit with the kids too. We had a neighborhood meet up there last month and it was a great option for people to roam and do their own thing and plenty of space for large groups. Excited to see what else pops up at the bodega! read more

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A little pricey but you're paying for convenience so I understand. They have a little bit of everything from food, snacks, non alcoholic beverages, to alcoholic beverages. Service has been great. Everyone helps every area so that nice. read more

The little market inside carries a ton of high quality food and snacks, local and imported. Even some dog and cat items that are really priced well! Fair pricing from food & drinks to cheap games rental, this place is a gem! Two outdoor pickleball courts, a jungle gym for kiddos and nearby covered seating under pergolas. Lots of free parking. They sell shirts and bags that are high quality too for $15-50. We got two shirts and love the shirt quality. Thanks for this gem, Elon! read more

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Coolest store, they have everything, free pool, outdoor playground, video games for free and the staff is excellent. Plus it's a part of the growing Tesla Community in and outside of Bastrop read more

Such a fun place with a lot of free entertainment for kids and families we like coming here on Sundays for pool. They have a bar and they have pretty good food and a little convenient shopping with interesting, unique fines, and outdoor spaces for kids and a Pickleball court the Staff are, generally friendly. read more

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Stopped by this place on the way out of town. What a cute shop. They have a tattoo place inside. The pickle ball courts here are only $1 per hour, which is an insane pricing. The food that's made to order is delicious - tried the smoked salmon on bagel here. Otherwise it's a normal little grocery store/bodega. read more

Boring Bodega - a view of a farm from a vehicle - Pickleball Near Me - Bastrop, Texas

What a great experience! We decided to take a drive and see what all the buzz was about. We bought a few snacks from the grocery section and then sat and enjoyed brunch. My sandwich was delicious! Everything was a little pricey. They also have a fun outdoor area and some games indoors. The staff were all friendly and helpful. read more

Very neat place! Good food, has a full bar, get a hair cut, make some pottery and do some lite grocery shopping all While your kids play. I had a great sandwich which was made to order. Very night and airy in the whole place read more

Stopped by to check this place out after spending the night in Austin after hearing about it on other social media sights. Kind of cool to see out in the middle of nowhere and close to what I believe was a SpaceX facility. It's a cool little tourist spot and probably convenient for locals or employees. We grabbed a few cool snacks, had a coffee and hit the road. read more

Boring Bodega - Outside of building - Pickleball Near Me - Bastrop, Texas

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Good Sandwiches, pizza and snacks. Very friendly staff. Not just for employees of Boring company (although that is the main focus) They have a lounge area with a video game console, a bar, a barber shop inside. Outside is a pickle ball court and a playground. I see people reserving it for events occasionally, so that seems to be an option. read more

Not boring at all.. well depends on your geekdom. A friend tried the italian sandwich and said he's definitely go back. I had an excellent Starbase beer and picked up some fun merch. read more

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I'm so happy we have this new spot to hang out and have some family fun. From video games to pickle ball to coming in and getting your haircut or manicure. Or you can just sit down and enjoy their coffee and snacks. Soon they will also have a bar. Can't wait to see what else they'll be bringing to this side of town. So lucky to be just minutes away. read more

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Stopped by for a sandwich, got the Gambino. Tasted great. Customer service was on point. Very clean restroom and a nice vibe overall. read more

Boring Bodega - Gambino sandwich - Pickleball Near Me - Bastrop, Texas

Cute cute cute. Omg they had this random perfume bottle when you walk in it was so funny I did think it was boring because of the 'sugary treats' everywhere but they were obviously paired with boring products like scary shampoo and cat treats that no cat would ever eat lol. The barbershop wasn't even open on New Year's Eve!! Omg so funny!! So Boring!! read more

Boring Bodega - Boring photo booth lol - Pickleball Near Me - Bastrop, Texas

Came out from New Braunfels to check out the Starlink phones, almost lunchtime, let's see what they got, it was nice & spacey, all kinds of games all over the place, they had Mexican cokes! A tasty Gambino Italian sandwich, & the best fresh quesadillas we've Ever eaten!! And we've been around, born in the 1950s, 'Nuff said as Stan Lee usta say ... We'll surely come back, Yessir!! Roberto & Gloria read more

Really fun despite the fact my mom kicked my butt in ping pong! It had the food and drink we wanted and the selection was above and beyond.

i saw eelom music it was crayzee he gave me an handshook and he an me talk fore a bit abot telsa read more

Boring Bodega - eelom music - Pickleball Near Me - Bastrop, Texas

I was excited to go check this place out as I live in the area, invited a colleague for a business lunch meeting. We get there around noon. Place was basically dead, a few people at tables looked unhappy like they were waiting for food. Two people working the counter did not acknowledge we were there, were not customer service oriented at all. Really lame vibes, not what I was expecting at all. On top of this, the AC system does NOT work. When asked, they said "it works but the building is just not insulated" and I was like are you kidding me this is Texas... the AC betta' work. After the counter experience we bailed didn't even stay for foos ball. Come on now Elon. Gotta fix this! read more

Stopped by this place because was always curious where SpaceX and Boring Company was. Elon always does things top notch and this c store didn't disappoint! It has such a variety of foods and fresh food to order at the counter. There is a bar, table games, old school vid games and a barber around the corner inside the venue. Must see if you are visiting Bastrop. Building a playground for the kids! The service from the counter tender was wonderful! read more