Hank&#x27;s Express

When your veggie pizza has broccoli on it I'm sold. Great pizza and a small discount if you're…read morepaying with cash!

Looks like a popular local spot. Lots of people still having lunch at 2:00. I ordered the Italian…read morebut they were out of Italian bread so she put it on a hoagie roll. The sandwich comes with a pickle spear and a bag of Lays. It was a good sandwich but quite a lot of bread on that roll. My husband ordered a half turkey sandwich and a cup of tomato basil soup. He liked the sandwich but the soup was thin and too sweet. The service was super fast. We had our food in about 5 minutes. The place was pretty cute and looked clean. They had fresh lemons out for your water if you like it. They have a Blue Bell ice cream counter if you need a little sweet to follow. I would return if we get back through town at meal time.

Turkey with tomato basil soup.

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The Garden Company

4.4(326 reviews)

15.3 mi

What a pleasant surprise it was to find this lovely casual restaurant tucked inside what was once…read morean old home and now part of a garden supply nursery and marketplace. We had a group of 8 adults who had just completed touring 2 of the Painted Churches, in and around Schulenburg. While our tour guide greeted several servers as we entered like old friends, I don't think that was the cause of their friendliness to our group as a whole, I saw them happily greeting everyone and providing excellent service. Our happy server quickly took drink orders, you can tell when a server is confident in her job and knows the routines as she never wrote anything down but when she returned with drinks, the orders were all correct. She then took orders for lunch, we had a variety of offerings from the menu. I decided on the Tzatziki Salad, a nicely presented Greek style salad with grilled chicken breast slices and some tzatziki with pita points. Others around me had the Rueben and the grilled chicken salad and said everything was perfect. I also heard great things about the home made chicken salad and their hamburgers. And if you feel like your garden needs a bit more color, just step into the garden center after lunch and pick out some lovely plants to take home!

Dined here for lunch with my mom and our tour guide from the Chamber as a break in the middle of…read moreour day for the Painted Churches tour. I was pleasantly surprised at the absolutely amazing freshness and quality of the food and modern/light atmosphere of this place (a bit unexpected after a few lackluster food experiences in Schulenberg leading up to our lunch here). It was every bit at good as some of the cafes I've eaten in major cities (where there is heavy dining competition). Mom and I both ordered their delicious chicken salad sandwich, piled high (but not too thickly) with shredded chicken on perfectly baked, flaky (but not too flaky) croissant bread. The chicken salad was a perfect blend of seasonings with a few cranberries for a little sweetness. Divine! Each sandwich came with a side of crispy/perfect (seemingly handmade) chips. Our tour guide ordered a gourmet grilled cheese sandwich which she seemed to really enjoy as well, complete with perfectly buttered and crisp grilled sourdough bread. The atmosphere was very modern and new yet warm and dotted with beautiful antique pieces (be sure to check out the old buffet across from the bathroom doors, gorgeous!). And this place seemed packed with many locals in their brunch attire to enjoy the great food and great hospitality of the wait staff. Behind the restaurant, they also host a beautiful nursery where you can browse under the trees through their fairly extensive collection of plants (flowering and non flowering - we saw some variations of native flowering plants we've either never seen before or don't see often so my mom purchased a few for her garden!), chat with the very knowledgeable and friendly owner of the nursery, browse the little nursery gift shop full of unique and beautiful items, and even visit with the sweet "shop" kitties (who seem to like to hang out near the nursery gift shop entrance) if you wish. All in all, a very special experience at this gem in Schulenberg. We will definitely make this our number one stop for meals (and to buy more plants) in Schulenberg when we return!

Exterior garden

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Front dining room is really nice and a bit more quiet during busy times

Reba's

4.1(229 reviews)

19.6 mi

My friends and I were roadtripping back home after being at the river. Just a quick pit stop, we…read moredidn't need anything fancy but this place actually blew our socks off. Like literally clean off, I lost my socks and never found them but it was worth it and I'd lose them all over again. If I could rate this place a million stars, I would. I've lived in Texas about a year now looking for an Italian restaurant that wows me and this went beyond my expectations. Wonderful experience! Wonderful food!

This joint in Giddings is very cool…read more I had the Manhattan Project sandwich Pastrami corn beef Swiss cheese Spicy mustard grilled rye bread Omg good Cup of potato soup Partner had Ava Cado club with fries Great menus Service was outta this world Everyone was super nice Ambiance was great AC was working Clean bathrooms Few games for kids A full service bar Fresh pizza Imma be back!!!

Bar feature within the seating lounge. Ice cream parlor is the back corner. Featuring mean old cashier

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Subway

3.9(13 reviews)

0.0 mi

Hmm, Jared Fogle, need we discuss anything else? Mediocre ingredients, which always seem a bit too…read morewet.

They were very pleasant when we walked in the door. The sandwich was made perfection bread, toasted…read morenicely. Great customer service and thank you for the great service and will eat there again.

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Olde World Bakery and Cafe

4.5(87 reviews)

18.4 mi

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"

Muffins

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Eating area

Must Be Heaven

4.1(293 reviews)

33.8 mi

Wife and I were in town hitting up some of the antique shops and Deidre's to grab a late lunch…read more Since we parked in front of Must Be Heaven, that's wheee we went. We slits the French Dip. And I'm glad we did. There was plenty for us to split and it came with a bag of chips. So yes, plenty. The Dip was hot and roast beef very tender. Good ajau sauce. Great light lunch. We didn't know their hours but they quit taking orders at 3:00. We walked in at 2:45. Got great service and food fast. Next time I'm gonna get ice cream too.

Normally, I have loved or at the very least liked everything I have had here. Two high school…read morebuddies and I meet here twice a year for lunch and hot gossip. The Ruben is good, love the 1/2 sandwich and soup options. Salads and daily specials are tasty, too. Pies - fantastic! The one notable exception is the Thursday chicken and dumplings. The dumplings aren't true dumplings just flat strips of pastry cooked in the soup, which was lukewarm and bland. Pepper would not go amiss.

Soda fountain

Cheesecake by the Slice (key lime pie not pictured)

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Bel Tavolo Pizzeria

4.8(44 reviews)

23.2 mi

Family-owned & operated

Casual dining

My team and I stopped by for a late lunch. The pizza was good and reasonably priced, salads weee a…read morenice size. Service was good and the restaurant is cozy and clean. Nice small town pizza place.

Small and very clean. The owner and the employees were on top of everything and super attentive…read more The pizza was amazing for myself and my wife. The caprese salad was also very good. Will definitely be back. Need more places like this out here. Walking distance to the beautiful bar nearby.

Your New Favorite Cravings

Soups : Salads : Paninis : Pizzas and More

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Sweet Treats

Boon & Co

4.3(65 reviews)

15.4 mi

Found a really cute spot tucked away in Round Top…read more You walk in through this green courtyard with fire pits and chairs and it kind of forces you to slow down for a second before going inside which I actually loved. Just felt calm right away. Inside is super open with really tall ceilings. There's a small bar upstairs they call a speakeasy... it's not really hidden since you can see it from downstairs, but it's still a nice little vibe. Drinks were really good too. They stay pretty busy, but service didn't miss a beat. Food came out looking good and actually tasted just as good. Always a win. Only thing is when it gets packed, it does get pretty loud, especially upstairs at the bar. So just something to keep in mind depending on the vibe you're going for. And honestly, the fire pits outside were probably my favorite part. Perfect spot to sit and hang out for a bit. If you're in Round Top, it's definitely worth checking out.

Boon & Co checks the box for being a little bit of everything. There's a large family-friendly…read moredining room, a cool speakeasy- style upstairs cocktail bar, a retail shop, wine cellar, cheese counter, and even a pizza oven. A wide selection of options, sure to meet the needs of any group. While there, we saw a large multi-generational family, a bachelorette group, several couples and some girlfriends all enjoying food and drinks. The building itself is beautiful, with high lofted ceilings, suspended glass lamps, an interior design scheme in the upstairs bar definitely worth sharing on social media. Since we arrived in the late afternoon, we opted to sit upstairs at the bar, overlooking the main dining room, for a few cocktails. I was a fairly hungry, not having had lunch and also ordered the grain bowl. This dish was good but not quite what I was expecting. I would consider it to be more of a salad, largely comprised of arugula tossed in quinoa, than a hearty grain bowl. For drinks, we got a couple of espresso martinis ($18) and these were excellent. Hand-shaken, not overly sweet, and beautifully garnished with an anise seed. Overall, Boon & Co was a great stop. I would definitely return and recommend to someone visiting Round Top for the day!

Main dining area

The grilled chicken sandwich is delicious!!

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Inside . So cute

Jamie's Cafe

4.8(23 reviews)

19.9 mi

I have a new favorite burger!!! I found this "gem" cause I was hungry during drive back from Houma…read moreto San Antonio. I will definitely plan next trip so I can stop again... or make a special trip! It's only a couple of minutes off I-10. Everyone but particularly Riley make you feel like a guest in their home. The service was great, food served hot and delicious.... They do everything right!!! It's only 90 miles, from San Antonio (95 from my driveway) and worth the trip!!! Thank you everyone at Jamie's Cafe....

What a great find! We are traveling from Houston to Wimberley on Hwy 10 when I looked on Yelp for…read morea good place to stop for lunch. Decided to try Jamie's Cafe in Flatonia. Almost decided it was the wrong place since it is located at the front of the stock yard. Believe me, we are so glad we went in. Food, exceptional! Service, fantastic. Ambiance, fun and very interesting. People are friendly and happy. We had the chicken fried steaks with cream gravy, comes with three sides, I picked mashed potatoes, green beans & fried zucchini, my husband picked corn, coleslaw & fried okra, every bite was delicious!! Bobby, our server was delightful. We will mark Jamie's as a must stop on our future trips.

Cheeseburger

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Shrimp lunch

Tony's Italian Delicatessen

4.8(999 reviews)

81.9 mi

Excellent food this is by far one of the best sandwich shops around! You have so many choices to…read morechoose from

Wow.... Just wow... I went to Tony's a day or two ago and I just have to say it was probably the…read morebest sandwich I think I've ever had!! The amount of food you're getting for the price is very reasonable, and the staff are very friendly! The taste of the sandwich I had was like no other I've had before! You can tell it's fresh, made with quality ingredients, and the service is outstanding! The atmosphere of this restaurant is nicely decorated! I would highly recommend!!

Keep it simple and delicious with our Meatball!!

Eclairs and Cannoli's made fresh daily!

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Hot Veggie for our non meat eating friends!!

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Leo B.

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1 year ago

I stopped by while driving through and was pleasantly surprised by the delicious food. The flavors were outstanding, and everything was fresh and well-prepared. The atmosphere was inviting, making it a great place to relax and enjoy a meal. I particularly loved the variety on the menu, which offered something for everyone. The staff was friendly and attentive, adding to the overall positive experience. I would definitely recommend this spot to others and plan to stop by again in the future! read more

Katy B.

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11 years ago

Can't wait to go back. Outstanding taste and quality. REAL MEAT. Fresh vegetables. Homemade pies. Friendly people. Get there early, because the few tables fill up quick. They also have drive thru. WAIT, maybe I shouldn't tell you about this treasure so I can always get a table. (.-) read more

Katy B.

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7

8

4 years ago

Disappointed in prices and service. Charged $8 for a quart of potato salad. $12 for 2 pancakes and bacon. Then to receive a comment about another employee and unpleasant attitude. I see that it's time to stop going to Hank's read more

Elois M.

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4 years ago

I was very dissatisfied with the chicken and dumplings. it was chicken and biscuits to me. won't do that again

J M.

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4

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13 years ago

Great food. Great people. Great prices. Plus PIES!! Can't ask for much more.

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