What a special little gem in Hico! 2nd Street is so much more than a coffee spot. It's a nonprofit,…read moredonation-based space where you can enjoy delicious coffee and bread while also supporting a beautiful mission. What I loved most is the sense of community here. It's a place where people can gather, connect, and help support those who may need a little extra kindness and generosity. Knowing that something as simple as stopping for a cup of coffee can help pour back into the community makes the experience that much sweeter. Great coffee, delicious bread, wonderful people, and an even better purpose. Definitely worth a stop when you're in Hico!

My wife and I were on our way home from Glen Rose, TX and decided to stop by for some breakfast…read moreto-go. The name on Yelp of this restaurant needs to be changed to "2nd Street Social." It's right next door to where the address on the Yelp Page will take you, but it is formerly the "Bakeshop." The staff mentioned to us the former building/house was being renovated to become an AirBnB or something. We were looking forward to patio seating given we had our pup with us, but the restaurant didn't have any, so we opted for drive-thru. The restaurant itself has a small parking lot. The woman who took our order was very kind and informative, as mentioned previously. I ordered an "Iced Latte with White Chocolate" and ordered the "Breakfast Burrito," which contained sausage, scrambled eggs, and cheese. The latte was good, creamy and sweet with the WC flavoring. The burrito was also good, not amazing, but good! I should have ordered 2 of them, it wasn't too big, so keep that in mind. The cheese was melted inside and the sausage was super flavorful. There was a section of my burrito in which the sausage was actually cold, which took me by surprise, but other than that it was good. Pricing was decent for what we ordered. We would come back if we were driving through again!!

I am obsessed. I just visited this spot for the first time today. Drove out to Hico from Dallas for…read morethe day and had to stop. This spot is a must stop any time you are within an hour of it. Holly and Kevin are wonderful. The food is amazing. Its fresh and sustainable. They are real people making a difference in their community and providing some damn fine food while they are at it! My friend and i shared a chicken salad pimento sandwich that came with a side of potato salad. I got a rose lemonade, peach kolache, a couple cookies, a journal, dog soap, reusable face cloths and brie! So many different sustainable locally sourced items. Reminds of home (pnw).

Amazing fresh food. Very welcoming and nice owner. Can't wait for an excuse to come back.read more

I go through the area once a month or so and I always stop for the taffy. They also have some…read moreinteresting antiques around the store. The candy I've tried is fine. Nothing spectacular or interesting. I've never tried the deli because the times I've gone back there i can't catch anyone's attention to be waited on. I don't think the employees are particularly helpful or friendly; at least they aren't to me.

Awesome service, and food is just as good. They have all kinds of goodies from bread to jelly if…read moreyou get the chance its a awesome place to stretch your legs and look at all the nick nacks, and taste the home made chocolates and taffy

Excellent choices of meats and cheeses! Prompt service low…read morewait times! Perfect small town texas place to visit!

This was a cute and eclectic pitstop on our way down to Fredericksburg. It gave very homey vibes…read more The cashier was very helpful and helping us make food selections. The food came out quick, was piping hot. I and one of my friends got the Earl (fried bologna sandwich) and my friend did the Riley (turkey and bacon sandwich). Those sandwiches did what they needed to do to help us. Continue our trip.

Always try to stop here when I'm passing through. We have some friends in Dallas that were planning…read moreto bring to Hico for the weekend, and this restaurant is the main reason for the tourism. All the food is amazing, cocktails are great, the service is down home, and the atmosphere is truly Texas!

Amazing service, atmosphere is phenomenal, this place needs a Michelin Star! Food is extremely…read morefresh and the kitchen is on point!

Oma Leen's gets 5 stars in every category, always! We have…read moreate here for dinner on a regular basis since it opened in 2024. Tonight was no exception, but special. As we walked in, co-owner and chef Shannon was trying to get the perfect photo of their baked potato for content. As we talked about her version of the baked potato, my husband and I both said we've got to try it tonight. So, we did just that along with the filet. Here's the special part, this steak was fork tender and cooked medium rare plus perfect with incredible flavor. We just had dinner at a steak house downtown Fort Worth for restaurant week last Saturday night. It was a wonderful evening and meal, but Oma Leen's filet blew away Saturday nights offering. This was our first experience ordering a steak at Oma Leen's as their other offerings are amazing. However, it will not be the last on the filet as well as the baked potato!

We took the old highways home to Fort Worth from Austin today and found ourselves visiting Oma…read moreLeen's a second time, this time for lunch. So glad we did! The menu here is not expansive but it offers a very nice selection of tantalizing dishes. We opted for the fried chicken tacos. Being old timers with small appetites we customarily share an entree, but when I learned that an order consists of two, not the customary three tacos, I ordered a plate for each of us. Big mistake! Hahaha. These tacos are humongous! I'm afraid I totally failed to fulfill my duties as a responsible Yelper and take a photo of the presented plate. Attached is a pic of one, but the pic does not adequately provide for you a sense of the taco's actual size. We each had to work to finish one each. This creation is a work of taco art. A taco masterpiece. The tortilla appears to be house-made. The large pieces of chicken breast, perfectly seasoned and breaded; and crisply fried rest on a bed of some of the tastiest cole slaw ever. The fried chicken is then topped with a couple sauces that sing with the chicken and finished with house made hot honey. This taco is worth the drive to Hico from FTW for lunch. Service was once again very pleasant and attentive. And as I think I said in my previous review, Owners/Chefs Austin and Shannon have done a wonderful job of curating a welcoming, warm and authentic ambiance in this historic building.

Stopped along the way to Austin. Family had a party melt, chicken nachos, and a burger…read more The burger was ok. A little too thick of bun for my taste (too rollish too). Nachos were disappointing. The chicken was seasoned so I'd say above average. The portion was large. But the cheese seemed canned. No peppers or onions. No sour cream, salsa, or guacamole. Patty melt was ok. Meat was a little chewey and bread was toasted but not flavorful. I will say that if you want pie. I watched a dozen carry out orders. Also admitted one of tallest meringues I've ever seen. We just weren't in mood for pie. Service was ok. My water was empty for about 1/4 of my meal. They were it overwhelmed and had numerous empty tables. She was very friendly fly though. Ambiance is a charming little roadside cafe. Lots of neat salt and pepper shakers in a display case on the wall. Parking was not difficult but certainly more difficult that average. Looked like a popular chocolate place was next door.

Never thought we would find such a delightful and quaint restaurant on our way, to or from, the…read moreGranbury/Fort Worth area via 281 in the heart of Hico, TX. The food here was excellent and the service was spot on. I had a ribeye steak and my wife had a burger. Both were good. Our server, Jennifer, provided excellent service. The place is quaint but gives vibes of an old time ranch kitchen. They are known for their pie variety. We had the chocolate pie and it was delicious in flavor and texture. If you're driving north, or South on 281 and pass through Hico, TX, make sure you stop here.

Great pizza, and really love their meatball sandwich, as well as their steak sandwich! Owner's…read moreare awesome! Great place to stop for lunch or dinner in Hico.

Great little pizzeria in Hico. Plenty of comfortable seating and parking, with handicap accessible,…read moresingle occupancy restrooms. After you order at the counter you can watch the friendly, expedient, and attentive staff make your order in the wood fire oven you can view from each table. There is a pretty ample beer and wine selection--only a few basic beers on draft. For dinner, ordered bruschetta; pepperoni pizza; a BYOP with chicken, garlic parm sauce, and mushrooms; and a side salad. The side salad consisted of crisp romaine, sliced cherry tomatoes, and croutons. I opted for the honey vinaigrette. The salad was tasty but not revolutionary. Next up came the bruschetta. It was advertised as incorporating hot honey so we decided to go on a flavor adventure. The cheese they use was very wet and lumpy goat cheese. The basil and cheese really overpowered the hot honey and the tomatoes were overcooked and whole cherry tomatoes. No balsamic that I noted. Definitely not a traditional bruschetta and also not one I would order again, but it wasn't terrible. My husband wouldn't stop raving about the marinara sauce on his pepperoni pizza. He also loved the airy, wood-fired crust. On my BYOpizza, I enjoyed the crust, as well. It was not overly tough nor overly thin and had a great taste. The mushrooms must have been sautéed in a way to make Julia Child proud. They were amazing and well complemented by the herb roasted chicken and garlic Parmesan sauce. Highly recommend this combo. Overall, it's a great place! Wish it was closer to home. Will definitely return!

Really good spot to stop by get a coffee while on the road, got a caramel iced latte was made…read morepretty good and spot is pretty nice on the inside. Location is convenient

Was the food tasty? Yes... amazing, meh I don't know about that. The pizza is a premade crust,…read morenot bad but not the best either. The toasted sandwich wasn't too bad, worth $8? I don't think so. We didn't try the coffee options, but they did have some that sounded pretty good! Oh and they offer a happy hour on them too starting at 2! Edit: the prices on their menu don't match what we were charged... the sandwich said it was $7.99, but we were charged $8.49. I realize it's not much, but it's the principle of it.

Solid chicken salad sandwich on Rye. My craving was…read moresatisfied. I would give them a try if you have not.

I'm always on the lookout for a decent sandwich shop. Ever since I lived in the DC area, I…read moreunderstand how good a sandwich can be. Most Texans just don't realize how much a sandwich can be elevated. It's like barbecue - 20 years ago, barbecue was just a way to get rid of the tough bits of the cow; but now... Well, on the east coast, they've done that with the sandwich. Still waiting for it to happen here. Anyway, I had the chopped Italian. The bread was great. However, I think I would prefer the Italian to be made the old fashioned way - with the ingredients layered on. This sandwich had the meat and veg chopped up and dressed like a salad and shoved into the bread. It was OK, but the filling kept wanting to fall out and there was way too much dressing in the salad. But overall, it was still better (mainly because of the bread) than most sandwiches you get around here. Probably going to try the Heavenly Ham next time.