Comfort Cafe

Great little place! It was crowded when we went, but that usually means it's a good spot. A little…read morepricy, but not completely unreasonable for a small town

Great food and service in a friendly hometown atmosphere. We try to make it by every time we're in…read moretown.

Cool "cup-o-lier"

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Darlin's Diner

4.3(122 reviews)

22.4 mi

If you ever find yourself passing through Flatonia, Texas, do yourself a favor and stop at Darlin's…read moreDiner. This place is the definition of small-town charm. The food tastes like it came straight out of a family kitchen--fresh, hearty, and downright delicious. The atmosphere is exactly what you hope for in a hometown diner: locals chatting over coffee, a welcoming vibe the moment you walk in, and a staff that treats you like you've been coming there for years. Everyone is genuinely friendly, and it's clear this spot is a community favorite. One of the small town touches the place boasts is that it's connected to a boutique, so you can enjoy a great meal and then browse around a bit. Nestled in this little Texas town, Darlin's Diner just has that warm, welcoming feeling that makes you want to sit a little longer and come back again. Small town, big flavor, and even bigger hospitality. Highly recommend.

Our last day in town we visited this place for breakfast…read more The service was phenomenal, all the servers and food runners would always checking on tables. We ordered an omelet, eggs Benny, waffles, and a BLT. All the food was fresh and delicious. The chai tea and coffee were also great! They have the cutest store in the back where you can go crazy buying unique gifts. I left with a ton of treasures. Such a Darlin place!

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Eggs Benny

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Eva's Cafe

4.3(12 reviews)

3.1 mi

This is a new Mexican cafe, open for breakfast and lunch…read more They did a good job with the ambiance inside, with beautiful barn doors and a butterfly theme. And they keep the place exceptionally clean. Our server made us feel very welcome even though we showed up just before closing time (they close at 2 pm Tue - Sun and are closed all day Monday). Half the menu was breakfast and the other half was lunch. Beverages were colas, coffee, tea, lemonade and horchata. Lunch here is your typical Mexican lunch menu: tacos, enchiladas, quesadillas, fajitas, etc. They also had two specials today: Enchiladas Verde and Quesabirria Tacos. We tried and enjoyed both. The enchiladas had a lot of chicken in them. And while the birria lacked its typical au jus to dip the tacos in, they were still quite authentic and flavorful. The complimentary chips and salsa comes with a bean dip, and with two additional chile options, a spicy red chile and a chile verde. It was nice having all those options. For a healthier option, they also offer a large bowl of tortilla soup with spanish rice on the side. I'm not sure why they choose to open a Mexican restaurant right next to a Mexican restaurant, but the two restaurants are very different and keep different hours. We will come back to try their breakfast, as that appears to be their specialty.

Limited service hours but the breakfast tacos were amazing and very large. They have almost…read moreanything you want added to your tacos. Will definitely keep. This on my return list.

Interior decor

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Quesabirria tacos

Maxine's Cafe & Bakery

4.0(676 reviews)

11.8 mi

Comfort food…read more Service and atmosphere: We received good service throughout the stay. The restaurant looks cool and has old school vibe. Food: Their menu offers breakfast and lunch staples. I tried an omelette which you can build yourself. It came out pretty fast and tasted good. Side of salsa helped by adding extra flavour. Chicken fried chicken was moist and had good amount of crunchy texture. Many items are on the fried side. Pricing: $$ - standard prices for breakfast and lunch options.

Minus one star for cleanliness. Read on…read more Very good breakfast. Popular! Tons of people. We only had about a 20 minute wait at 9am-ish on Mother's Day. That's fine because it allowed us a bit of time to check out downtown Bastrop. Once seated, service was American cafe classic. Very friendly and full of memorabilia on the walls and decore. The evening cleaning crew left us an upside down dead . . . Yup, you guessed it. We told the server, they might want to clean it up before seating the next guest at that table. Rule of restaurant opening is to sweep before the doors are opened. We will probably be back because it's still a great place for breakfast. CritDicks

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I love how they served the mimos!

Storehouse Market & Eatery

4.3(116 reviews)

11.8 mi

This place was amazingly good in all aspects, Me and Buddies came here for some work and found this…read moregem, had drinks that saved us from other drinks bcz other places weren't doing so great. Definitely recommend there burgers and fries that blew us all away. Definitely recommend this spot! Thank you store house! And I have never made a yelp review so this was well deserved.

I've been to Store House twice now and I can confidently say this is one of the better places I've…read moreeaten in Bastrop. My first visit was a couple weeks ago for dinner with my sister. I loved the whole experience. It's such a cute space and has that elevated feel without feeling overly fancy or uncomfortable. We started with the grilled focaccia and Watermelon on Fire, and both were excellent. The watermelon was one of those dishes that sounds a little questionable on paper but completely works once you taste it. Sweet, savory, a little spicy and really fresh. We also had the Texas quail, which was beautifully cooked and full of flavor. I had the blackberry bourbon cocktail and loved that too. What really stood out during dinner though was how personable the service was. We never felt rushed and our server actually engaged with us, which made an already good dinner feel even better. I went back this past Saturday for brunch with my sister, her husband and my fiancé. It was definitely a livelier experience with more people around, but still a really nice atmosphere for a Saturday brunch. The service was good and everything came out as expected, although it didn't have quite the same personal touch that I experienced during my first visit. Between the four of us we got to try quite a bit. The shrimp and grits were rich, buttery and seasoned really well. The smoky pork tostada was packed with flavor and the potatoes on the side were honestly some of my favorite bites on the table. The French toast and fried chicken was as good as it looked, with crispy chicken, fruit and just enough sweetness. The only thing I wasn't completely sold on was the biscuits and gravy. The gravy was brown, which threw me off because that's not what I normally expect from sausage gravy, and the biscuits were a little too dense for my preference. The flavor wasn't bad at all, it just wouldn't be my first choice the next time I go. Other than that, Store House has been a hit for me on both visits. The food feels thoughtful without trying too hard, the plates are beautiful, and the restaurant works just as well for a dinner with your sister as it does for brunch with a group. I'll definitely be back.

Ribeye steak & Eggs

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The Blue Betty (Mocktail)

Renegade Crawfish

5.0(2 reviews)

0.7 mi

The fried shrimp were really good. The basket came with a dozen shrimp, fries and hush puppies. The…read moreowner is really nice. The seafood boil starts at 4pm. You have to eat outside, not too bad on a windy day.

This place is awesome. Really good crawfish served to you by the owners. Neat little space they…read morehave across from the high school. Everything is to-go, which is what I was looking for anyways. Cooked perfectly with enough spice. The sausages were very good too - I think they were either cheddar jalapeño or just cheddar. Corn and potatoes were nicely spiced with the boil as well.

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Breakfast Menu available Monday-Friday 6:30-11AM.

Hruska's

4.3(460 reviews)

29.6 mi

My husband and I have stopped at Hruska's multiple times when traveling. It's a gas station that…read morehas a convenient store, a grill and bakery. I usually call in our order when we are about 20 minutes away from our stop. Everytime I call in the order the person on the other end is friendly and repeats back what we order. The convenient store part of Hruska's has a lot of items that you can choose from to purchase and they have clean bathrooms which is a positive. When we get there we park, walk in and head to pick up our food at the counter. It's usually labeled with the ticket stapled to the bag. We then get in line to pay for our food. The line is usually backed up but moves fairly quickly. There is also a small area with tables and chairs that you can sit at and enjoy your meal or sit there if you need a rest. For my meal I usually order a Hamburger which comes with lettuce, tomato, pickles, and onions. I usually get mine with mustard. Their burgers are so good and a good size. Overall Hruska's is a great stopping place while traveling. Whether it's for gas, a bathroom break, or if you want to grab something to eat this is a one stop shop place.

the jalapeño cheese sausage kolaches were terrible. where was the cheese? 2 pieces of jalapeño? a…read moresuper tough piece of sausage? almost $20 for 6? next time I'll go to Weikels

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Exterior Road Sign

Phoebe's Diner

4.4(411 reviews)

43.0 mi

Locally owned & operated

Established in 2017

Phoebe's Diner is such a classic! The best tasting comfort food with a twist that you'll find. I've…read moreeaten the chicken and biscuit twice now because of their Uber Eats BOGO deal - it's just too good to pass up! I always order a side of garlic aioli to dip the potatoes in. It's sooo good. I've only gone during lunch time before the rush so everything has been on time. Everyone is so friendly too. You need to try it!! Also, large parking lot on site (huge plus)!

Not quite the place we expected. With all the good reviews, we expected something a little better…read more Don't get me wrong the food was good just not what we are used to. The migas were more like a veggie omelette. Again good but not what we wanted. The masa balls were a bit undercooked, at least for our tastes. We also had Phoebe's Benedict. We asked for over hard eggs and they came out crispy. The ham was almost as thick as the bread. The ambiance was a little ruined for us when we were sat right next to another table just a foot away from us. That's ok if it was crowded but there were plenty of open tables and staff. The service was good. The food came out fast. Just not quite what we like.

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-Cafe du Monde Vietnamese Iced Coffee-

Caff

4.2(15 reviews)

11.8 mi

Healthy options, great -tasting breakfast with coffee and matcha…read more Service-style was quick and easy, and has clean place. It has tables outside where you can enjoy a quiet breakfast.

Great little hole in the wall in the heart of downtown Bastrop! I like to come here to grab coffee…read moreand breakfast while working on laptop. There are cute tables outside as well with umbrellas. The food is yummy and the coffee is amazing (particularly the Holy Cow)! The staff are so friendly and welcoming- love this place!

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Chopped Italian Sub

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Pockets Grille

3.8(91 reviews)

0.2 mi

The food was good. We were surprised about the fried jalapeños! They were pretty delicious! My…read morehusband had the Smithville burger and I had the patty melt. Both of our sandwiches were fresh and flavorful. The bacon was yummy! The service was quick and everyone was pleasant. The restaurant has an Americana vibe with a wide variety of things to choose from.

Love coming here for lunch, but it can get crowded as it's pretty popular. I've enjoyed everything…read moreI've had here after two visits, which include the mozzarella sticks (to die for!), their Blue Ribbon salad (full of toppings and is hefty in portion), and the Reuben sandwich (yummy with flavor but the bread was a tad bit greasy for me personally). The decor is awesome, the staff are friendly and accommodating, there's a playground out front for the kiddos and a porch. Can't go wrong!!

The party melt, rye sourdough and thick crispy bacon. Peep those jalapeños in the background.

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Glass sculpture in front of kids playground under decorative lights

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Victor Z.

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11 months ago

Just throwing out another 5 star review for the best place to get a meal in Texas. If you don't rate this place a 5 you're wrong and have bad taste. Thanks comfort cafe for being such an amazing place! read more

Sara W.

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5 years ago

Great food and love the patio! Loved everything about it. We will be back! Be sure to have cash or checks when you go though, no credit cards accepted. read more

Laura W.

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8 years ago

Amazing food, amazing people, amazing place. All for an amazing cause. Cant wait to go back.

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