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This was our first time at Mongolia filling station. They do have to go cups, but also the proper…read moreceramic mugs. Something that most places are missing nowadays. The latte was superb! So good, we stayed longer and had another. The staff is extremely friendly. We love going to places with character and history. It really helps take ya back. We will definitely become regulars.

In Castroville, one of the places I visit most has to be Magnolia Filling Station, the only true…read morecoffee shop in town. It's small, always busy, and always slinging quality coffee. The shop is made from an old gas station that was converted into a cafe. They serve pastries along with a wide range of coffee beverages. I always find myself drawn to their seasonal drinks, which are usually themed around something fun. This year's holiday menu was Ice Age themed, but I remember last year being Shrek themed, and I think there was even a Top Gun themed menu at some point over the summer. For the Ice Age menu, I got a Manny which was a Chocolate Orange Mocha drink. I got it hot and it was great! The space inside is quiet, nice, and well lit. It's a great place to get work done. In the past, I've noticed the wifi could be tragically slow, which made some tasks difficult. During my most recent visit, though, I don't recall the wifi being slow at all, so it seems like that issue has been fixed. There is also plenty of outdoor seating if you get lucky with one of the three nice weather days in San Antonio. I really like the coffee here. For such a small shop, they do a great job, and it has become an essential stop for me every time I am in Castroville. RIYL: Coffee shops that are old gas stations but do not have a functional gas pumps anymore, so you don't accidentally get gasoline instead of a latte. I hate when that happens!!

Interior 4/2024

Lavender shortbread cookies

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Bean & Boba

4.6(34 reviews)

0.1 mi

I revisited after a long hiatus, no reason...life just got busy. Although under new ownership and…read morethe extra arcade room has converted into another business, Bean and Boba has remained fabulous. The girls at the counter were very friendly, answered any questions, and were accommodating. Their milk teas contain non dairy creamer which was good with me since I try to avoid lactose. I ordered my go to I haven't had in quite a long time anywhere.... Taro milk tea with boba. What a treat! Smooth, silky, and a pretty shade of lavender. Noticed some yummy desserts behind the glass display case, perhaps I'll try at the next visit. Ample seating and board games available to play. I'll be back!

Great coffee and friendly people! Was just passing through. Thought , why not? ...and couldn't be…read morehappier.

Cute boba swag 5/2023

Bathroom 5/2023

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Interior 5/2023

BAKED by Chef Grecia Ramos

4.3(26 reviews)

I walked in to a tiny but cute little bakery. We went early morning, the case was full of gorgeous…read morepastries. My husband and I chose 2 goodies each. He got the cream cheese strawberry pastry and pineapple upside down mini cake. I chose a simple chocolate chip cookie and a chocolate croissant. I love how these pastries are not too sweet. I asked the employee to choose one for me. She decided on the strawberry filled pop tart which I probably wouldn't have chosen myself. But i'm sure glad she did! The pastry was flaky and soft, the strawberry filling was not overly sweet. The pop tart was so good overall! I will definitely be coming back on my next cheat day.

This shop is cute, definitely has the small town feels. The lady at the counter was sweet and…read morehelpful. The desserts look amazing but unfortunately looked a bit better than they tasted. I feel as though the treats could've used more time into the flavor and texture than the aesthetics. I'd rather have a better tasting croissant than one with gold sprinkled on it, just not necessary. It also doesn't justify charging $46 for 6 little treats that are not fresh. Outrageous especially when your competitors charge more than half that price for a dozen treats and they taste better. It also wouldn't be so upsetting if prices were posted anywhere in the shop so I should know to taste one first to see if it was worth it. Overall I'd say drive down the street to the next bakery. Unless you like spending a lot on something average. Overall this place does have potential and I'd like to see it improve for a possible future visit. The best thing I tried was the cookie and that's the easiest thing to make.

Dessert case

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4/2025

Octane Coffee & Tea Haus

4.9(21 reviews)

4.4 mi

Great service and products. Ample seating and right across from great shopping. Get your coffee…read moreand go!

If you're anything like me, I've been through Castroville and into Hondo, and in both towns I've…read morehad the same thought: "This town needs a good coffee shop". Hondo...forget it. But if you're in or around Castroville - I'd tell you to go to Octane Coffee. Found them on Yelp this morning. They are tough to find. As a matter of fact, when I pulled up to their current location I literally said aloud in my car..."Is this a joke? - this is a winery." But after a short investigation, I did indeed find good coffee. I spent about an hour hanging out with the owner and his mother. We were the only ones in the place. They were both incredibly friendly. The Hazelnut latte I ordered was just hot enough, had four shots in it, and was very good. Plus - they had wifi :) I even bought a bag of coffee the owner recommended. I was sorry to hear the story about their current location, though. Seems they used to be "downtown Castroville", but the landlord kept raising their rent, and he could only roast his coffee beans during certain times, etc. Sad when local business are pushed out for almighty dollar.... Anyway - They moved to this current location, which, I'll be honest, is not the most convenient - but it gives the owner a chance to do his deal! Wishing them all the best! Will go back if I'm in the area...

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Entrance - coffee banners :)

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"Caffeine Awaits!"

Schottzy’s

5.0(13 reviews)

4.9 mi

This is our favorite coffee shop! The owner is so sweet and the staff always make you feel welcome…read moreand like a special guest. They are also very kid friendly which is fantastic, they have fun puzzles and games which my kids love and has marked them as not only my favourite coffee shop but also my kids. They recently moved back into their building after having to do some major renovations due to a car driving through their building, the renovation looks FANTASTIC and now there a cute photo of spot inside with a swing!

This hidden gem is worth the drive. I had a chicken salad sandwich which was delish & iced tea,…read morefresh & good. I've also had coffee there & it was always good. The ambience is cozy & warm. Highly recommend!

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Haby's Alsatian Bakery

3.8(164 reviews)

0.6 mi

Overall the cookies and pastries are very good. The staff is friendly and the place is clean. I…read morelove their cookies and donuts. I do not like how they package their cookies and pastries. It's cheap - it would be nice if they boxed everything and didn't use the foam plates and Saran wrap. It would also be nice if they offered things with organic ingredients. I'm sure I'll get push back on that, but just being honest.

Old school German looking bakery that relies heavily on pecans from the area. I bought an…read moreassortment of cookies that all had pecans in them. Chocolate Chip, sugar cookies, white chocolate macadamia (I guess it was white chocolate pecan in retrospect) all had pecans. The cookies were all pretty good but on the harder side. We also got a few pastries. I got a cream cheese Danish, it was tasty but the bread was a little stale. I expect a bakery to sell more fresh items. They also had pies and bread for sale, but I didn't partake in those items. The bakery decent but I wouldn't make a special trip for it. I also wouldn't recommend if you have a nut allergy!

Custom cake topper edible

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Castroville Cafe

4.3(178 reviews)

This place really is the cutest!! It's a truly hidden gem, that's not hidden to Castroville! Ha we…read morewent for Mother's Day and got right in! The food is amazing! Everyone enjoyed what the got, which I don't even remember now that I'm writing this review. But we talked to some people next to us and they said they have loved everything they've tried there and they were from SA. I love the indoor and outdoor seating! I love that they turned an old house into a cafe! We will be returning often after church!!

Quaint restaurant with a very comfortable feel!! Set in the middle of town, dangerously close to…read morecute boutiques (walking distance). Very friendly staff! Always making sure you're having a great experience! Good came out hot and fresh!

Interior 6/2023

Carrot Cake w/Ice Cream

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Front

Castroville BBQ

4.5(161 reviews)

The brisket literally melts in your mouth followed by two sides on the single meat plate. The cream…read morecorn is absolutely delicious and the green beans are amazing because they have a combination of onion, bacon, and tomato which make the sauce fabulous. The location is a little bit out of the way just a block or two from highway 90 but there is open parking next door. Service is done at the front counter and you wait for your order to be called then you find a seat somewhere that's open in the restaurant.

We came here on a Friday for lunch. There is a large parking area across the street from the…read morerestaurant. You order at the front counter where you also pay. We got the three meat plate with turkey, pulled pork, and brisket. For sides we got Mac and cheese, cream corn, and ranch beans. The portions were large and everything tasted great

Inside

Delicious, smoky moist/fatty brisket

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Bloody Mary

Gypsy Diner

4.1(17 reviews)

0.2 mi

We bumped into this food truck at a coffee event and decided to try out some of their sides- fries…read moreand fried zucchini! Pros - the lady who served us was super sweet - clear and easy to read menu (wish they had pictures though) - fried zucchini comes with regular or spicy ranch! - the fries could be seasoned as spicy or not spicy, and it came with a side of ketchup ready to go - the presentation of the food made it super easy to grab and eat/share - they accept card or cash - we didn't wait long for our food Cons - the fried zucchini was a bit mushy on the inside, and it was a relatively small portion for $4

Rating: 3.5/5 After…read morea long day @ the Good Vibrations Festival in the Sunken Garden Theater, they were only our of fried zucchini. Good sign. Always hate when food trucks sell out, though it is understandable. Friendly employees, ready to answer any questions regarding the menu. What did we choose tonight? *Fried Mushrooms were unsatisfying. Slacking on flavor, breading overpowered. *Southwest Turkey Melt Sandwich, full of creative ingredients. Avocado, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, pico de gallo, and even some kettle chips! Turkey was tasty deli thin cut, flavors came together well. Texas Toast was grilled with the right amount of butter an oil (you know how often places serve it drenched in oil!). I will say that the cheese was a little firm and the sandwich a little lukewarm for a "melt". Chose *Potato Salad as the side, which was tastier than expected; appreciated that there was not as much mustard or vinegar as most. *Mushroom Swiss Burger ironically had cheese that was far more melted than the Turkey Melt. Which was awesome, of course. Fresh and flavored sliced mushrooms (unlike them fried ones), a tasty fat patty (moist, tender, maybe a little extra flavor needed), and buttery, slightly sweet buns. Overall excellent. Came with *Fries, which were satisfactory; some were burnt and dry. Dessert was a *Fried Twinkie with Raspberry Drizzle. Oh, it was heavenly.

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The Barrel Room

3.6(117 reviews)

1.0 mi

26 Jul 2023 We had…read moremade a reservation for 4pm, because it sounded like you needed a reservation. We got there at 3:50pm, walked in and no one was at the host station. There was a sign to seat yourselves. OK. We sat down and the bartender brought us menus. Us and a group of three were the only customers. Brought us waters. While looking at the menu, a server comes over and asks if we wanted appetizers or go straight to order. Straight to order, please. The husband ordered the brisket pot roast. It came with asparagus and what he thinks was puréed squash. I had the pecan chicken. Panko breaded with pecans and a bourbon sauce. Maple and bourbon were the flavor elements. Came with baked Mac and cheese and sliced slightly charred carrots. This was really good, as was the husbands plate. Warm Sourdough bread and butter is served with the meal. We split a Caesar salad. The salad was OK, the dressing was a little tart and served on the side. I'm taking a slice of chocolate cake to go. As I peek into the bag, it is a generous slice with strawberries and a dollop of whipped cream. Stay tuned. The restaurant is part of the Hillside Resort. Looks like a bunch of rooms. When we were about to leave a group of women came in and sat at the bar. I told the bartender we'd heard about them through Texas Eats. He said 'are they still showing that? That was about six chefs ago!' All righty then. I'd say it's worth a trip to try.

Lovely restaurant located in a local Castroville hotel with beautiful scenic views of rolling green…read morehills. Reservations were made ahead of time for 4 and upon arrival we were were seated right next to the large open windows. Ordered the Berry Patch cocktail- nice and refreshing with a splash of mint leaves. Menu wasn't overwhelming and had a nice assortment of dishes. Starters ordered - pork belly bites and fried Brussels sprouts. Both highly recommend! Dishes ordered- salmon, pork chop, pot roast, and steak. Pork chop and steak were not dry, but juicy with lots of flavor. I loved pot roast growing up , so I had to order it here. Although tasty, texture was a little chewy and tough. Also would have enjoyed a little more helping of vegetable/potato purée underneath the roast. The salmon dish looked fabulous, but was slightly salty. The sweet bun that accompanied each dish were delicious! Service was good. I'd come back to try the pork chop next time around.