What a pleasant surprise it was to find this lovely casual restaurant tucked inside what was once an 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! read more

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Dined here for lunch with my mom and our tour guide from the Chamber as a break in the middle of our 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! read more

Our waitress was super friendly. They put a lot of pride into their ingredients. It was all top notch! The brioche bun was extremely fresh. The lamb burger was a perfect medium and juicy. The fish tacos were perfectly fried mahi-mahi filets on a fresh flour tortilla and perfectly dressed. The outdoor seating was perfect for the weather, though many other diners were enjoying the ambiance inside. Anfmd you HAVE to try the bread pudding! :-D read more

Average food and drink at Houston/Austin prices. Tries hard to be big city level, but fails at menu, execution, and service. Double charged for a spilled untouched $16 glass of wine, too. I understand, but a respectable restaurant in Austin or Houston would comp the spilled glass. There are not a lot of options out in the country like that, but then it shouldn't cost $130 for three people. read more

Incredibly rude. Obviously did not want customers. We left without being seated due to the rudeness of the hostess.

I've eaten here many times but yesterday's dinner was one for the books. I knew not to order the fried calamari appetizer since the last time it was so overcooked and the waitress never came back to check on how everything was. I ordered a glass of cab and it arrived in a glass that was so clouded in hard water deposits you couldn't see clearly through the wine glass. I ended up asking for a plastic cup. The entree was delicious but the famous Brussel sprouts were so thick in sauce you'd need water to go with them but they only offer sparkling water, which I do not drink. Had to ask for a fly swatter to kill the flies at the bar. The waitress came up to me and asked if she could ask me a question. I told her there was no need to ask permission. She the proceeded to ask me why I chose the garden co. I explained I thought it was the best of Schulenburg. She then asked me why I didn't choose the oak ridge smokehouse. I've never been there so I can't speak to that option, other than I believe it to be a buffet. She was obviously slamming me and offensive. I will never return and word goes a long way in the area. The owners should be proud of her representation. read more

Stopped here out of necessity. The other places near by didn't seem to tickle my girls fancy so there we go. I will say this place has a lot of charm. Not sure about the history of the building but very inviting. As for the service certainly top notch. Friendly folks with smiles all around. I went for a burger and it was good, but the fries were exactly 2 potato wedges. I would have liked more because they were pretty good. My girl went for the Blackberry Farmhouse salad that she liked very much. Then she went and ordered the bread pudding. It's pretty good. read more

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Salad was fine. We ordered the three cheese wood fired pizza and it was unbelievably floppy and undercooked. We asked to have it cooked more and nothing changed. Still way too doughy and under as if it was reheated in a microwave rather than a wood fire oven. I've honestly never had pizza that bad. Don't get the pizza. I've never left a review before but the pizza was so bad I had to share my experience. read more

We had a late lunch. Grilled cheese was just what I expected and was very satisfying. Had a side warm spinach salad which was even better. Lovely garden out back with a large variety of pants and a small quaint gift shop. read more

Love this place! Stopped by for a halfway point for Houston and San Antonio, super cute cozy, warm cottage kinda vibe. It definitely has one of the best Reuben's I've had. The sauerkraut is not overwhelming just enough to really bring out the flavors of the meat. My personal favorite is the fungi burger, it comes with mushrooms and something with truffle maybe truffle oil I can't remember but if you like those earthy flavors like I do then I would recommend! I've been too full to try the desserts but they're looking very tempting. This has become a staple when we're in the area and they also have plants for sale in the back if that's your thing! read more

We are visiting friends at their ranch and went for lunch. We got a late start and got to the restaurant at 2;30 so we were the only ones in the place. What a great place. They are several small rooms so it's very pleasant to sit and talk. The decor is beautiful. They have a full bar and a good variety on the menu. Everyone enjoyed their meals. we will definitely return on our next trip. read more

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Great food, excellent service, awesome for small town restaurant We need more like this in area read more

Dropped in with the Family on the way to the hill country for lunch and we were rewarded with a lovely farmhouse house meal. It's located right on the Main Street just about a 1/4 mile south of the interstate. Easy to get to for sure. Plenty of parking and there's a nursery that it shares the location with. Tons of flowers and charm to keep you or the little ones entertained. First thing on the menu is Famous Crispy Brussel Sprouts, what an absolute banger of a dish! They're maybe a touch on the sweet side, but they're so craveable and tasty in a variety of ways. Pizzas, Burgers, and some other sandwiches and salads are the rest of the menu, simple stuff with a good coverage for different palates. Got a BBQ chicken pizza and a lamb burger. Both were fine I think the burgers here seem to be the best route to go, I wish the fries with the burger were crispy and seasoned some more. Our wonderful server recommended that we don't leave without trying the Pecan Bread Pudding. Another homerun for me, soft without turning into mush, just enough chew from the bread and the sweetness didn't overpower you. This is somewhere I'll be sure to stop for years to come when traveling between Houston and San Antonio!! read more

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Food was great, we had the blue cheese burger. Service was spot- on. Restaurant was unique in a good way. This is our 3rd time here and it doesn't disappoint. read more

This is the second time my family has dined here while on a road trip to San Antonio--and there is a reason we returned. Above all, I appreciate the concept. The restaurant combines delicious eats with a healthy setting (an outside garden is so well-kept and gives the restaurant beautiful greenery) and a versatile menu that offers both vegetarian and kid-friendly meals. The food itself is overall good. The stars of the show are definitely the appetizers (specifically the crispy Brussels sprouts and grilled portobello mushroom), but the mains are also great. There was no bad dish, although I did not particularly enjoy the mushroom Asiago pizza. The staff is very friendly, helpful, and patient. I truly have no complaints. Definitely a worthy pit stop if ever at Schulenburg! read more

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Great vibe and food for sure. We had the chicken bites which are wrapped in bacon and the mini tacos. Both are great. Had the opportunity to try the turkey sandwich and fire pizza (Italian one). Definitely my recommendation.The service we had was A plus for sure. The waitress kept coming to check on us and made sure we needed nothing. If you are in the area do yourself a favor and stop in and get the pizza. I'll definitely be back to try the dinner menu and see what it has to offer. read more

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This place is a must stop if you're going towards San Antonio from Houston. It definitely was a highlight on my trip. They have a pretty garden outside with several cats that are friendly. We got here about 15 minutes before they opened, but they still sat us. Now the food... The Greek salad was not only humongous, but it was also delicious. I'm also super picky about chicken and theirs was seasoned just right. Super cool place overall. read more

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The food was tasty and the atmosphere was so great! Bring your dogs outside or enjoy the cool interior. They have a cute gift shop with seasonal decorations outside. You can have your own mini pumpkin patch photo shoot right now. The desserts and brussel sprouts were to die for, I would come for just those. They have cute plants for sale as well as some fun Texas themed gifts to purchase. read more

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Love this place. They're seasonal and lunch and dinner menus differ. Adorable, very nice, and the nursey gives it a lovely earthly ambience read more

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Came to town for a weekend visit from Houston and found this gem. The interior section where was restaurant is is very much that of an old country house. You could tell everyone around us was enjoying themselves. The food was great and service was impeccable. We definitely felt very welcomed here. The chicken fried steak is excellent and you cannot go wrong with any of the desserts. On top of all that, they have a cool garden out back which our family definitely enjoyed walking through, despite the good ol' Texas heat. A very neat experience away from the city. read more

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Absolute this place! Outdoor seating in net covered and perfect to bring a dog. The Korean tacos were our absolute favorite. Can't wait to explore the garden. read more

For my birthday, our daughter met me add my husband for lunch. Food was great as usual. Fried chicken salad for me and spinach salad for daughter and husband. Star of the lunch was chocolate mousse cake! Yum! And Delicious! read more

Had a great time gathering for my grandmother's birthday in a room here in January 2025. The food was good and there were options for everyone. The server was friendly and attentive. The only con was that there was a man, presumably the manager, who had RBF and would stare in our direction from another room - he didn't come say anything the whole time so it was fine. read more

What's delightful restaurant off the highway! A perfect meeting point between Houston and Santa antonio. I met my parents at the halfway point for lunch. What a delight! The rustic decor and garden area in the back were gorgeous. They sell plants and have a little shop in the back. We ordered the Brussels sprouts and bacon wrapped chicken bites as our appetizers. Wow!! So yourself a favor and ask for extra sauce on your chicken bites. We also orders the salad, pizza, and portabello mushroom burger. All delish. Best sweet tea I've ever had! Our family and I wil make it a point to stop on our drives more often. read more

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Nice atmosphere Was a good place to visit with loved ones, ventured antique shops nearby after our meal read more

The Garden Company - Meeting loved ones for lunch - Desserts Near Me - Schulenburg, Texas

From the moment you arrive, The Garden Co lives up to its name. The decorations are so unique, especially the lights. I chose the Pom Prosecco to begin our lunch, grapefruit and pomegranate - yum! The Brie & Riesling Fruit Chutney was amazing. I had to try the Brussel Sprouts and am so glad we did. The special was fish and we weren't disappointed in this choice! Our server was efficient and took no notes but got our order correct. read more

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Very nice atmosphere. Good food and service. One of our favorites in this area. Glad to have this restaurant. Recommended.

Read the Yelp reviews and picked this restaurant to entertain out-of-town family. Everything was even better than I expected. The service was very professional and not pushy. The food was excellent. I had heard that the Brussels sprouts were great, but I opted for the spinach salad - unbelievably tasty! Best I've ever had. The atmosphere is casual in keeping with the old farmhouse type building. The tables are nicely spaced apart, so you don't feel cramped or like anyone is eavesdropping. Will definitely go again. read more

We stopped by from HTX on our way to SAT for lunch. It is a great spot and has a quaint garden/nursery. I wish we had planned and stayed a little longer. Next Time read more

The Garden Company - Desserts Near Me - Schulenburg, Texas

On our way to Marble Falls, we discovered this . hidden jem. The appetizers are delicious. My family and I ordered the brussel sprouts. The brussel sprouts are so good!! We also ordered the grilled cheese, Korean street tacos, Italian sausage pizza, steak garden salad, and the fungi burger. The Korean street tacos were good but salty. The Italian sausage pizza was very tasty, especially the sausage. The steak garden salad was excellent. Recommend dressing on the side. The grilled cheese was good with the fruit chutney. The fungi burger was very flavorful, and the patty was juicy. Save room for dessert! The pecan bread pudding and the banana pudding are a must have. The service was excellent, and the staff were very attentive to our needs. We will definitely be coming back. read more

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I visited the Garden Company for the first time today and I was very pleased! I had been craving a good burger so I ordered the Plain Jane Burger, which came with a 1/3 lb Kobe beef patty and all the usual fixin's. Very tasty and came with a side of fries that had a full potato flavor. A fast-food burger meal including fries and a drink is only a couple of bucks lower than what I paid at Garden Co, and I'm sure the burger isn't more than 1/4 lb, not to mention of lower quality beef. After dining I visited their flower market, which had just the most wonderful collection of plants and flowers... all healthy and some quite unusual. The gift shop also was fun to shop. I look forward to returning! read more

Although there kitchen was coming to a close, they kindly seated us and got our orders right away before the kitchen closed. Very friendly, very accommodating, and very caring to make sure we had a great experience :) I got the farm burger and was surely delicious!!! Each ingredient was tasty tasty and seasoned well. Also loved the fries. The fattyness and juice from the party and the other ingredients was fantastic read more

So, so good!! Great service! Great food! Cute old house atmosphere! Definitely worth a stop off the highway! Just wish I had been heading home so I could have shopped at the nursery in the back! read more

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Rueben sandwich was very good. Pastrami had a pronounced smoky taste which I very much enjoyed. Wife had a pepperoni pizza which she enjoyed. read more

We found this little place as my wife and I drove back to East Texas from Kingsville. We noticed all the cars parked there and decided to give it a try. The house was built in 1907 for $1000. The food was excellent as was the service. The decor was quaint and the tables were rustic. Visited the gift shop out back and bought some things. I'm not sure I'll get back down there anytime soon, but if we do, we will be sure to stop and eat there again. read more

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We stopped in Schulenburg and found this place had good reviews. So we stopped by and took pictures in their pumpkin patch. We got there around 6pm and enjoyed their famous Brussels sprouts, pizza, chicken fried steak, pork chop and beef tenderloin and a kids meal. I really liked their Bellini. We all enjoyed their bread pudding too! My only nag was the service was a bit slow but I expected it as it's a small town so probably not a lot of staff and this place had good prices so it was hopping for a Saturday evening. Otherwise, I would totally give them a full five stars. read more

The Garden Company was a GREAT stop on the way back to Houston from San Antonio. Brussels sprouts are my favorite food and theirs were top notch! I had them as my meal and then had my favorite dessert (bread pudding) which was also to die for. Since we arrived for a late lunch close to closing time we asked if we could walk through the nursery/shop while we waited for our food. The friendly staff said, "of course!" so we got a quick perusal in before our waitress found us to say our food was ready. Overall a beautiful place with great food and plants to shop for! read more

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My son and I had lunch at The Garden Co Cafe. Overall the food was very good. We ordered: Crispy Brussel Sprouts Grilled Portobello Mushrooms. Fungi Burger Mushroom Asiago Pizza Our favorites were the Brussel Sprouts and the Fungi Burger. I liked the Grilled Portobello Mushrooms, but it was more of a salad. Service was great. We will definitely be back. read more

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Food is good. Rather pricey for the place in Schulenburg. Burger was good but again pricey. Everything is over priced.

A group of us each ordered an appetizer - Brie, brussel sprouts, chicken and mushrooms - all of which were delicious. So was the hot pecan cobbler! read more