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

Friendly folks, good coffee and a quaint little shop on the square. Who could ask for more. Took…read morehome some locally roasted beans while we were at it.

We love Darlin's Diner! We go to eat there whenever we have the opportunity…read more I always get the breakfast and Bob changes it up!

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.

This place is great. I ran out of food while camping at a nearby 5-day music festival so I drove…read moreinto Smithville and had breakfast here. It's entirely donation based. You place your order and then take a seat and when they bring out your food, you get a little pocket to put cash into to pay whatever you want. The food was great and it benefits addiction recovery. My only complaint is that they really really really need to put fans on the patio cause I was swatting away flies the entire time I was eating. I wouldn't eat outside again. I went for breakfast and had a 3-meat omlette which I actually couldn't even finish cause I was full. It was a little weird getting the apple juice in a cup full of ice but I guess I could have gotten more if I wanted it. I'd like to back for lunch sometime.

I wanted to thank the staff for making my last two Friday's feel special…read more I am new to Texas and have been wanting to come and try out this spot. I'm also a first time mom and not working currently so my funds are low for spending. The staff (shout out to the ones I've met so far) Kevin, Brittany and Terrance took the time to explain how the cafe works. so many delicious options, I went with the jalapeno popper omelette which did not disappoint. Brittany helped navigate a coffee I would enjoy and I did! Try the Vietnamese iced coffee so good. my daughter and I sat outside and met Terrance, who came right up and introduced himself. made sure we were doing good and dj'd some great tunes. I'm not sure who was at the counter today but she was lovely. thank you all for the experience and great food

This is our favorite brunch in Fred…read more Sam has taken care of us many times and she's wonderful! The whole staff here is top notch. They updated their porch to have more coverage which will be great once summer really hits. Inside is great too. We've sat in all the areas. We went all out for our brunch date (mom & dad time out). Cold brew with vanilla, caramel iced latte... yummmm! We started with zucchini fries and they were hot, crunchy and delicious. I had the brunch burger (it was huge!) with sweet potato fries. I love their sweet potato fries. Husband tried the special- biscuit love - says it's good for anyone who loves gravy and brunch dessert was the banana French toast - we got the banana on the side and a side of berries. Yum yum yum. Soft and pillowy. Thank you Sam! See you soon :)

My husband and I stopped in on a Saturday morning around 8:30 and were seated right away! Our…read moreserver Cassie greeted us almost immediately and was friendly and attentive from start to finish. She really made the experience. I ordered the Eggs Benedict, substituting bacon for ham, with a biscuit and gravy on the side. The Eggs Benedict was good. I loved the unexpected touch of Swiss cheese, which added a nice twist to a classic dish. The hollandaise was a little on the sour side, but the bacon was cooked perfectly. The biscuit and gravy was the real star of my meal, so good that I almost wish I had ordered it as my main! Definitely getting that next time. My husband went for The Big Ass Sandwich and loved it. Fair warning- it lives up to its name. It's big, it's messy, and it's absolutely worth it. He said the same thing I was thinking: we need to come back. We'll definitely be returning on our next trip to Fredericksburg. Highly recommend if you're looking for a great breakfast spot with good food and even better service!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Our first time visiting, and embarrassing to say that being we've lived here for 4.5 years now…read more What can I say, we are creatures of habit. The place is small, however, they do have outside seating if need be. This place reminds me somewhat of a Waffle House, in the sense of you walk in, take a seat, and they will get to ya when they get to ya. They do aknowledge ya tho. Friendly too. Decent amount of options available to choose from, including breakfast all day. Depending on when ya go, it could be crowded and noisy, or not bad at all. Definitely a spot where certain locals seem to go on a regular basis. The food was okay. I mean, nothing I'd write home to mama about. Not like a "slap yo mama" type meal. It was edible. And definitely made a turd. We did enjoy it as it was something different for us. And, our waitress was very kind.

I visited Lockhart Cafe on 6/13/2026 for the first time. I had always wanted to try it and was…read moreexcited that we finally had the opportunity to go. Unfortunately, our experience was overshadowed by a very inappropriate interaction with our waitress, an older woman who took our order. While taking our order, she looked at my husband and me, then looked over our children and asked, "Where did you get these kids from?" My husband and I are both very fair-skinned, while our children have darker complexions. The comment was shocking and completely inappropriate. Because my children were hungry and we didn't have time to go elsewhere, we stayed and ate. Later, when I went to pay after my husband had taken the children outside, the waitress brought up my children again. I explained that her comment was rude and inappropriate. She then tried to change what she had said, claiming she was asking which one of us was the biological parent. Not only is that different from what she originally asked, but it still would have been an inappropriate and personal question to ask customers. I left feeling disgusted by how we were treated. No family should have to answer questions or face assumptions about their children while trying to enjoy a meal together. To make matters worse, the restroom had no soap and no toilet paper available. The lack of soap raises concerns about proper handwashing and hygiene practices. This was my first visit, and sadly, it was not the welcoming experience I had hoped for.

Very friendly atmosphere with delicious food. My bacon cheeseburger and onion rings were so good !…read moreHand pattied thick burger and hand dipped onion rings . Must try !

WOW! Possibly one of the best burgers I have ever had! The meat was amazing, bun was warm and…read moresoft. LTP were fresh and onion rings were crispy!

So glad we found this place on a road trip. Beautiful location and views of the river. Best…read morebreakfast tacos I've had and the owner is super friendly. Wish we lived closer.

We came to stay at the rv site here & we came two days back to back because the staff is really…read morenice. With the short staff they have they service you really fast and well. We tried their breakfast tacos, chocolate chip pancakes, omelets and chilaquiles. It feels cozy and like home here & would come back again .

This place is amazing! It's located in the heart of Bastrop in the downtown area and parking is a…read morelittle tricky if it busy. When you arrive inside you get a southern homey vibe and are greeted with smiles. I then noticed on the wall that they were known for their breakfast. So I was ecstatic to try it out. When seated I scanned over the menu and decided to try the Chicken Fried Steak breakfast plate. When the food arrived I was shocked! The portions were huge and the biscuit was so soft and delicious and the potatoes were crispy and delectable! The eggs were fluffy and the entire overall experience was phenomenal! I highly recommend this place and even the price was decent! So if you are in the area and want a good meal, stop bye!

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