It's local places like this that make or break a community. I can tell that Chemn is a place that…read morebuilds up the community and takes care of people. Also, some great coffee to boot. I had an iced carmel latte and stayed awhile to get some work done on my way home from a conference. The staff way friendly and I felt welcome to stay and work while they did their closing hour tasks.

The service outstanding, just like the coffee, which is the main reason I came in. A nice respite…read moreon the road.. comfortable inside plenty of seating decorated nicely and again the coffee is so good.

The history and charm of this shop immediately caught our attention and drew us in. The original…read morefurniture pieces add such a warm and nostalgic touch to the overall aesthetic, and the staff couldn't have been friendlier. The only letdown was finding out that the ice cream isn't homemade or unique to the shop--it's just Blue Bell. Now, as a lifelong Blue Bell fan, I'll never turn it down, but with a place that has so much originality and character, we were hoping for a menu that reflected that same spirit. Still, it's a cute spot and worth a visit for the atmosphere alone.

Great ice cream. Original Root beer Floats…read more Great service Amazing ambiance. Very chill and kicked back. We lived the old building. I will go back as soon as I can.

This bar is now named Mavericks. The menu is basically the same. They have a great craft beer…read moreselection from Austin breweries. . We were not very hungry so we had the crab meat dip with warm pretzels. There was not much crabmeat, but there was plenty for two and very tasty. We were the only ones seating outside and the service was slow to begin, but we ended up with a great server (Joe) who took great care of us. We were fine with the wait since it was very pleasant looking at the beautiful trees and watching the birds. The inside was loud and rowdy!

Had dinner here but service from the kitchen and bar was terribly slow. We only ordered a couple…read moresalads and they had clearly forgotten about us, after having taken forever to get our drinks made. The waitress was very sweet and apologetic and the service on her end was very good. The food itself was delicious- that soba noodle salad especially! I could've eaten two. Prices are on the higher side for the portions you get, same with drinks... they were great drinks but the prices could come down a little bit. I was also disappointed that when we went back the next day in the afternoon for more drinks, that we couldn't order the pretzel. Something like a pretzel should definitely be available on every menu! As for the ambiance, it was comfortable and cozy. I'm sure eating outside is even better but it was a bit chilly for us when we went.

One of the stranger bakeries I have ever been into, they really don't have much to purchase. When I…read morewalked in, they had two cinnamon rolls, and some dog treats. I asked about a pie and they said that all pies have to be ordered two days in advance. I'm not really sure why they have a storefront. I gave a second star because they were very nice despite not having any, you know, baked goods for purchase. *** Edited to include business response: Well darn! I wish you had directed me to that case, we probably could've done with some cupcakes. I will try again next time I'm in town.

Although expensive, the German chocolate cake we bought was very delicious and the size was very…read moregood...8" cake, but nice and tall. The frosting was perfect. Quality is what you'd hope for, for the price. 4.5 stars

Maxine's is the best place in Bastrop to get a meal! The breakfast is fantastic and hits every…read moretime! Make sure to save room for all the homemade desserts!

we made a reservation for 11:30 but did not get sat until around 12. it took 10 minutes after being…read moresat for someone to come and take our drink order. all service was rushed. the restaurant was VERY cramped and it did not feel homey or cozy. there was a roach on the wall and the staff did not notice. the food was alright. it was very greasy and heavy, but i guess you can't expect a healthy meal from a diner.

The Friar is a great eatery at Sherwood Forest Faire. While you can't just simply drive up to eat…read morethere, as this inside the Faire, you can enjoy their faire food. They do have a delectable specialty dish you should ask if they have available -- their Queso cheese fries. This dish was accidentally invented when they ran out of normal cheese at VikingFest and used Queso instead of the normal boring cheese for cheese fries. It is an outstanding improvement over all other known cheese fries known to man. So good they are life changing. That's right, having a mid life crisis? Order the queso fries. Going thru a messy divorce? Order the queso fries? Dying of cancer? Order the queso fries. While your milage may vary, and the Fat Friar can't fix all your problems, you at least can face the world over a tasty meal.

If you're looking for bold, unforgettable flavor--this place absolutely delivers…read more We started with the macaroni balls, and they were HUGE. Crispy on the outside, golden and crunchy, with a cheesy, gooey center that tasted like true homemade mac & cheese. Already off to a strong start. Then came the chicken and waffles... and let me just say: the chicken is a 1000/5. Perfectly crispy, well-seasoned breading with juicy, tender meat inside. Every bite was packed with flavor. The waffle was soft, fluffy, buttery, and cooked just right--paired perfectly with the chicken. I also tried the gumbo (added shrimp). The flavor was definitely there, rich and well-developed with a great consistency on the roux. For me personally, it was just a tad on the salty side--but honestly, not enough to take away from the overall experience. Even the cabbage was seasoned perfectly and cooked just right--nothing on the table was bland. This is one of those spots where you can taste the care in every dish. Flavor everywhere, no shortcuts. Five stars all the way. I'll definitely be back.

Lovely Bride is always looking for new out of the way cafés, and found this one on an afternoon…read moretrip to Elgin. A cafe attached to an Exxon station in the literal middle of nowhere? Sign us up! This is a little gem that is apparently owned and run by some New Orleans raised folks, and the menu lovingly reflects those roots. Breakfast all day, and tons of other mouthwatering selections. At the recommendation of our server I ordered the Tenders and Waffles. There were so many hot, juicy and crispy tenders on a waffle sprinkled with powdered sugar and honey... and it was soooo good. The dining room was clean, the staff was on too of everything and super nice, and the food was great. We will be back!

I like this place but they need more bagel options like onion, garlic, or jalapeño. Whoever reads…read morethese reviews please give us more to choose from. Thx

Hadn't been in a while but decided to stop by Saturday for lunch with my family. Service was great,…read morefriendly and attentive. We all ordered different sandwiches, burgers and a salad and everyone was very happy either their meals. The salad was large and packed full of ingredients which is always appreciated. The burger was large and juicy and my son throughly enjoyed it. They were a little light on the fries as a side though. Overall, very happy with our food, prices and service and can't wait to go back and try their Sunday brunch.

What an amazing place and I love that it honors the men and women protecting our streets and…read morecountry. The brunch was very tasty and presented very well. The atmosphere was relaxed with knowledgeable and attentive wait staff. I can't wait to go back to Pour It Forward.

The menu is tacos for breakfast style but you can get normal breakfast too. The inside is run down…read morebut the service was great and friendly and the food was hot and tasty.

We were starving from a long day on the road and so glad we stopped at Elvira's. Turns out, it's a…read morelittle authentic Mexican cafe. Salsa's fantastic (served warm), the food's fresh and delicious, sauces were excellent. They served our orders quickly and we were on our way. I will be back one day.