I can only speak on the friendly service and the amazing pies, but those things were 5 stars for…read moreme. I love finding a big, homey diner like this. If I'm ever in the area for breakfast, I would love to stop by. My friend said "I bet they have chicken fried steak here". We browsed over the menu and they sure do. Big slice of delicious pie and an unsweet tea was about $8, not bad at all.

My partner & I have gone a couple of times since our last review and our experiences have been…read moreamazing and friendly! Sara is an AMAZING waitress, she's super friendly and attentive. Give that girl a raise!

It's not that worldwide chain. That's a plus. Good coffee. They didn't look at me sideways when I…read moreordered a medium black coffee. Nice folks. Decent prices. No indoor seating but a couple of tables/chairs on the porch.

Visited for the first time and tried a hot toffee crunch latte. The café was charming, and both the…read moreservice and coffee were excellent!

Such a quirky and delightful spot on the square. Stripped…read morewalls and potentially the original wooden floor, you get a peek at what this corner business might have looked like. Adorning these walls are picture of the San Marcos of the days of yore, with their own twist of hidden alien space ships and monsters from the Spring. We got a cortado and Don't be Chai (dirty chai) and treated ourselves to the ginormous espresso chocolate chip cookie. The service was maybe not as fast as a large chain, but the quality is impeccable. Best cortado I've had in SM. And they offer what tastes to be real chai, spicy and intense. Rather than the syrups at other joints. Parking is a nuisance, but well worth it.

I'm glad the Square has a solid coffee shop in a sea of bars. We went on Saturday around 11:30am…read moreand they still had quite a few pastries left. My wife chose the Bee Sting Cold Brew and said it was delicious. I simply got the muffin, which was pretty good. The thing I liked most about this coffee shop is the layout and it looks like a great spot to enjoy a coffee, study with friends, even work remote out of for a few hours.

I've lived in San Marcos for 15 years and I have tried many a coffee shops here, but can safely say…read morethis is THE coffee shop that I have been looking for all these years. You can tell right off the bat that the owners care about the quality of their products and service. The space itself is very welcoming and full of natural lighting and real plants. The products they carry are high-quality, and they even sell their own brand of roasted coffee called Bluebonnet Roasting Co. But that's not the real impressive part of it all. The best part is that their coffee is smooth and doesn't taste burnt or bitter or need tons of sugar and cream to mask the bitter coffee flavor. The coffee shines on its own. My favorite coffee bean is the Fairview Blend for espressos, but basically anything they brew is exceptional. I will only buy coffee here and am converted to buying their beans as well. The miso caramel latte has a very subtle and not-too-sweet flavor that suits my Asian tastebuds. Iykyk. The caramel dirty chai is also really good and satisfies a sweet craving. However, my favorite is the pour over, which really lets their coffee shine. The Americano is a close second for sure. You can tell that they take pride and are passionate about the quality of their coffee. They also are all very friendly and happy to answer questions you may have. The food here is exceptional as well. The biscuits they serve on Fridays and Saturdays...don't get me started. They're buttery, flakey, and the homemade jams are so good! Their focaccia bread sandwiches are amazing. The breakfast focaccia sandwich with thick cut bacon is my favorite so far. I normally only make coffee at home since I'm very picky when it comes to coffee, but since I've been introduced to this place, I have had to go at least once a week for my Fairview fix. Check it out. You won't be disappointed.

The fairview serves some high quality coffee (blue bonnet) in some inventive packages. The packages…read morebeing lattes and cold brews. Theor seasonal menu is amazing and i stuck to it both visits here. For example a miso infused latte foam? It worked. Boy did it work. The orange flavored cold foam drink came with orange zest on top for an added punch and aesthetic. The store is awesome too. Big and bright windows looking towards a foresty park and easy parking to boot. I spent some time speaking with the manager (maybe yhe owner) and they were really nice and definitely coffee people. I don't live around here but will make it a point to stop in every time i visit the area. Truly a spectacular little coffe house.

Hard to find healthy food when traveling. I was passing through Gruene and drove past this place…read moreonce. I was struck by the outside and what the door said- "Good Food Good Mood." It's true! I buzzed through the neighborhood next door, turned around, and promised not to pass it again. The inside was apparently just redone. The two kids working were super kind and patient with my multiple orders as I became increasingly smitten with this place. I started with carrot cake and a Grapefruit Rambler sparkling water. The perfect snack. Sweet and just the right amount of frosting. I went back to order a turkey and havarti wrap with a side of pasta salad. It was plenty big and very fresh. A perfect healthy dinner for my flight home. I also got a thumbprint cookie which tasted like vegan short bread. Minesh, the new owner, came out to talk with me and he was so honest and welcoming about his efforts to make this cafe a success. I gathered it was his kids who were working. Truly a lovely place. I can't recommend it enough and hope I get the chance to go back some day if I ever find myself in Gruene again.

Went here today with some of my friends from out of town. Sooooo good and loved the service. Will…read morebe coming back. Comfy couches

I stopped into Chaparral while on a brief trip to Lockhart, and what I didn't expect was a huge 5K…read moreand 10K to be happening at the same time I was in town. A ton of the runners and spectators needed a little coffee fix after the race, so Chaparral had a huge rush while I was in town. This created a long line and a long back order of drinks. Instead of complaining about how long it took and OH MY GOSH HOW DARE THEY MAKE ME WAIT, I have to give them credit. Though the 3 people working were slammed, they were churning out orders quickly and efficiently, fighting off the rush one drink at a time. It took about 20ish minutes to get my coffee, but after getting my hot lavender latte with oat milk, it was worth the wait. It was a very quality cup, and it was just what I needed to start my day. The shop is super narrow, but super cute and stylish. The roadrunner LED on the wall really added to the shop's character. Next time I'm in Lockhart, I'll go out of my way to get back to Chaparral. RIYL: The best coffee in Lockhart

Coffee tasted bitter and just bad. It didn't help that they messed up my order and I got no cream…read moreor syrup. I usually can drink an americano plain if it's good coffee.

My roomate recommended to come here for my birthday, so I went. Cameron G had great service and…read moretook great care of me, my dad and brother. Also wished me a happy birthday!! Would definitely recommend to come here anytime!

Oh my! Since it was weekend Inhad to do the Eggs Benny... can I just say the white wine…read morehollandaise is worthy for everything. Slap that i. The challa bread and call me done! A slight overcook on the poached eggs but still had the golden glaze. Tater were cooked perfectly with the outer crunch and inner fluff. Was not done there because the half order of biscuits and gravy were calling my name. Have it with a sausage patty and the bonus will not disappoint. Scratch made takes time to cook which was all right by me. Everything was really darn good and earned my Love the speakeasy vibe downstairs too. Service was good and very attentive. Joshua was a star too

Amazing latte!!! The breakfast tacos with green salsa are the best! Go early because they do sell…read moreout. Great service!

This coffee shop is cute. I really liked the location and it seems like a great place to study or…read morehang out, have a good vibe. The barista was nice and helpful as well. The latte was not extraordinary, tasted like a typical vanilla latte- I wish it was slightly more vanilla forward but besides that, great. I asked about their house special Lambda latte but the barista did say it was really sweet but based on the latte she gave me, I think the lambda latte wouldn't have been that sweet so maybe I'll try it next time.