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    Union Station Diner

    3.9 (381 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Yummy Tomato Sandwich w/Cheese, Meat & Lettuce.
    JACOB V.

    All aboard!! Imagine it is 1950s New Braunfels, before the time of arugula, before dijon mustard, even well before someone added bacon to burgers (A&W 1963). This is that burger. A 1950s burger is a 3 star burger, but that's all an Average Joe ever needed. What gives this another star is Union Station Diners dedication to the American Veteran. The Dude Abides.

    Jeff S.

    We came here in s a arch of a club sandwich. I will say the place is surprisingly small, but we were seated quickly and got our oder in. I went dot midas and my girls desire for a club had us driving all over and ended up here. We were both happy with the food and the service.

    Huge cinnamon roll!
    Jennifer L.

    This is a great spot that gets busy quickly. There is some parking, but can be difficult to find parking on site with how busy they are. The service is awesome. The staff are so nice and attentive. They really add a warm, friendly atmosphere to the whole experience. The omelettes are huge and delicious. The cinnamon roll is also easily shareable, so soft, and covered in so much good icing! This will definitely be our new go-to spot for breakfast!

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    Maddie L.

    The food was good, both my husband and I got ol reliable options. The biscuits were honestly my favorite part of the meal. The coffee really wasn't to my taste, it was really strong despite creamer and sugar being added so I didn't actually drink all of even half of it sadly. Our server was very nice and bubbly, the restaurant itself is small but charming. I've seen it multiple times when I've come to town to float the river so I had really high hopes. Next time I'll forgo coffee and maybe try something more adventurous on the menu.

    Smiling kids pancake

    My daughter and I started our "mommy daughter" day here before some shopping and heading to the hair salon. We came at 9:30 on Tuesday and there was a small wait, about 15 min. Everyone was so friendly and kind - from the patrons to the servers. I had the biscuits and sausage gravy with 2 scrambled eggs and my 4 year old had the smiling pancake with bacon. Everything was perfect. It was so cozy and comfortable. I wish we lived closer - we would be here all the time. Low prices too!

    Migas with a side of crinkle cut french fries.

    I had to wait for a seat. This is a popular place, and with good reason. The food is fantastic! I had migas with a side of french fries to dip into my refied beans. Coffee and service were great. It's a little cramped, but otherwise very nice inside. They hadn't opened the patio yet, but that looked nice as well.

    Tuna melt & fries
    Barbra M.

    There are so few places where you can find a good tuna melt - and this is the best I've had in a long time. It's made with rye bread and plenty of melty cheese. The crinkle fries that come with it are crispy and always hot. My husband had the Hungry Texan - 2 eggs, 3 types of meat, hash browns, a biscuit and 2 pancakes. Both of our lunches were so generous we did not need dinner tonight. Service is good and staff is friendly.

    No food leftover for my "leftover art" MP.

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    Very good. Great turkey and dressing. Good service. Nice restaurant. I recommend this place to anyone visiting New Braunfels.

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    Food was great, service was awesome. We sat outside and was very peaceful. 2nd visit - took forever to get food.

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    The service is great, very friendly and attentive! The food was even better and came out quickly.

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    5 stars! Good job ! Awesome attentive customer service and great food. Really neat place

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    The Buttermilk Cafe

    The Buttermilk Cafe

    4.3
    (1.2k reviews)
    1.4 mi
    $$

    My wife and I had the pleasure of staying in New Braunfels last week to watch our grandson while…read morehis parents were out of town for a friend's wedding. One morning we decided to take him and walk around Gruene and eat lunch. There wasn't much going on there, so we got back in the car and headed elsewhere to eat. I had never been to Buttermilk Cafe, but my wife has been several times with the grandson and his parents. I got a little nervous when we went inside. It was a bustling place, and I was concerned that the wait might be too much for the baby. Fortunately, the wait was about five minutes. This place smells like heaven. The food that we ordered was wonderful. I had the house smoked salmon with toast points and a poached egg. My wife had a slice of quiche, an orange muffin, and some fruit. The baby had a turkey sausage patty, one of my toast points, and some of my wife's fruit. Everyone was super friendly. The staff were wearing football jerseys to celebrate the Super Bowl. Our server was terrific. The patrons were all happy and sociable.

    We met some friends for breakfast at 10:00 AM thinking we would be here after the breakfast crowd…read moreand before the lunch crowd. Driving into their large parking lot, and seeing it completely full, let us know that it was going to be packed. Walking inside, we saw it was packed, but they got us seated rather quickly. After getting to our seats, the waitress arrived with menus very quickly and asked if she could start us off with coffee. We took her up on the coffee, and before she came back, we decided what we wanted. We all ordered something completely different, and mine was one of their famous waffles. I also got a side of bacon. The food came pretty quickly considering how packed they were. All orders were just as ordered. My waffle came with syrup and butter on the side so that I could use as much/little as I wanted. Everything was very good, and our waitress never let our coffee mugs get even half empty. She was really good at her job and was also a very good conversationalist. Will I return? Definitely!

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    Inside dining room
    Inside dining room
    Dial your serving of salt and pepper
    Dial your serving of salt and pepper
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    Outside area
    The Birdhouse

    The Birdhouse

    4.2
    (254 reviews)
    2.4 mi
    $$

    Absolutely delicious, fantastic food! A friend and I met for brunch and the service was amazing! We…read moreeach had the strawberry champagne margarita and it was so delicious, not over sweet, a packed a punch! We intended to have 2 each but had to stick with one in order to function afterwards. I had the CFC Biscuit Benedict and you can customize it with spicy chicken or hot honey. I got the hot honey and it was perfect! It was so delicious I don't leave a morsel behind. My friend and I shared the salted caramel brownie for my birthday, and that was also delicious. I can't wait to come back here and this says a lot since I'm not big of fried chicken. Theirs is fried to perfection (soft on the inside and just crunchy enough on the outside). You're seriously missing out!

    I have been to this restaurant several times before and it has always been one of my favorites. The…read moredrinks were amazing and the food was consistently great. Last night I finally brought my husband to try it after hyping it up for so long, and unfortunately it was a huge disappointment. Things have definitely changed. I was really looking forward to the chicken fried chicken, only to find out they were completely out of mashed potatoes. For a place known for chicken, that was surprising. So I ended up just sharing some of my husband's meal and our appetizer. The cornbread has always been something I rave about, especially with their hot honey. This time it came out dry, and the hot honey had no heat at all. It just was not the same. My husband's fried chicken was honestly the worst part. It was burnt, with a layer of black under the breading, and tasted like it had been overcooked to the point of being charred. There is no way the kitchen did not see how dark it was before serving it. That said, his sides were still great, so at least part of the meal was enjoyable. Our friend's chicken sandwich was not terrible, but it did not taste fresh like it used to. It felt more like something frozen and heavily breaded instead of the quality we had experienced before. One positive was the service. Our server was wonderful, and the rest of the staff was kind and attentive as well. I accidentally spilled my drink right after it arrived, and they were quick and gracious to replace it even though it was completely my fault. That was very much appreciated. The other issue that really took away from the experience was the atmosphere. Halfway through our meal, a large group of adults sat in the courtyard and had their children sit separately at a table right next to us, while their parents remained in another section of the patio. The kids were clearly having fun and playing games, which is great, but they were also very loud and screaming just a foot away from our table while their parents enjoyed quiet drinks elsewhere. There were completely open sections of the patio farther away where they could have sat, so it was frustrating that they were placed right next to the only other table of adults trying to enjoy a night out. It ended up being very disruptive and took away from what we had hoped would be a relaxing evening. Overall, I was really disappointed. This used to be a place I highly recommended, but after this visit it feels like the quality and attention to detail have slipped. I truly hope they can get back to what made them so great before.

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    Busy restaurant.
    Busy restaurant.
    Honey Chicken Biscuit - grits
    Honey Chicken Biscuit - grits
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    Delicious margarita
    Gristmill River Restaurant & Bar

    Gristmill River Restaurant & Bar

    4.1
    (2.9k reviews)
    2.2 mi
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    Great quality food! Onion rings are huge. The atmosphere is great. Definitely will come backread more

    After this weekend's visit, I figured it was finally time to give The Gristmill the love it…read moredeserves! I've been coming here for over 30 years, and somehow it just keeps getting better. This place has truly mastered the art of great food, amazing service, and unforgettable views. Yes, there's usually a line, but don't let that scare you away! The staff greets you with a smile the moment you arrive, and before you know it, you're soaking up the atmosphere. Grab a drink, enjoy the live music, or take a stroll around the beautiful grounds while you wait. Trust me, the time flies! Once you're seated, you're treated to one of the most gorgeous views of the old mill. It's one of those places where you can't help but pause and appreciate the scenery before diving into the menu. Our waitress was incredibly sweet and attentive, making the whole experience even better. We ordered the burger and my forever favorite, the Chicken Acapulco. If you've never had it, do yourself a favor and order it! The chicken is always perfectly cooked juicy, and the pico de gallo is hands down the best I've ever had it's so fresh, juicy, and bursting with flavor. Even the green beans deserve a shout out because they're absolutely delicious! And let's not forget the drinks... their Bloody Mary is fantastic! Pair that with the breathtaking river views, live music, and the rich history that surrounds you, and you've got the perfect Texas dining experience. The Gristmill isn't just a restaurant, it's a tradition. Great food, wonderful people, stunning scenery, and a little slice of Texas history all wrapped into one. It's been one of my favorite spots for over two decades, and it never, ever disappoints. If you're anywhere near Gruene, don't miss it!

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    Award wall
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    Onion rings!!!!!
    There's always a wait, but they give you a shaded place to sit down.

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    There's always a wait, but they give you a shaded place to sit down.
    Pat's Place

    Pat's Place

    3.5
    (313 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    It's been a super long time since I've eaten here. Growing up in the area, this was always our go…read moreto place after a long day at Schlitterbahn. We won't talk about how many years later but we finally made it back. Our server was phenomenal. We were in from out of town visiting family at their restaurant, and she was so attentive and super kind about us taking up her table longer. We started off with onion rings and they were delicious. The ranch is pretty great also. I couldn't help I get the chicken fried steak with a homemade fries. I live in Las Vegas and there are some things that you just can't get that equal Texas cooking. All of it was super great. Sometimes when you get chicken fried steak, it's greasy from the frying there was none of that here. The steak was flavored good. The batter was flavored great and it was crispy and the gravy was flavored. I mean, Texas folk definitely know how to season their cooking. The fries are so good and dipped in my gravy from the chicken fried steak and I was in heaven. My son ordered a cheesesteak. It looked good and he enjoyed it. I have to teach him to be a little more southern though when he orders. Just kidding. I love the feel of Pat's Place. It's an old house converted into a restaurant and it does feel like you're eating a home-cooked meal in a friends house. It's unbeatable. I appreciate after all these years, this place still rocks. Thank you for the incredible service and the even more incredible food.

    Friday Special: Turkey Day Overall the food & service was…read moreexcellent! Like Thanksgiving in June! Flavors were on point! Generous portions. Turkey was shredded which I prefer over sliced Waitress was super friendly, prompt, and happily divided our check 3 ways too I'd definitely come back! It's been a few years since I've been here, we used to only come here for the hamburgers to-go.

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    Pat's Place
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    Bean burger
    Pat's Place

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    Freiheit Country Store

    Freiheit Country Store

    3.5
    (383 reviews)
    3.0 mi
    $$

    Eating out with a 16-month-old is like dining with a ticking time bomb. You never know if they're…read moregoing to sit happily and enjoy the meal or suddenly decide to scream at the top of their lungs! Because of that, I've recently found myself searching for family-friendly restaurants with large outdoor areas. That way, if my little one gets fussy, I can walk around with him, and we're not stuck inside worrying about disturbing other diners. Freiheit Country Store was perfect for our needs. The outdoor area is large and spacious, and the overall atmosphere is very family-friendly. It has a relaxed vibe that feels just right for families with young children. One small observation: I do wish some parents paid a little more attention to their kids. It had recently rained, and a boy was throwing rocks into a puddle, causing water and mud to splash onto my husband's back. We politely asked him to stop, but he continued, and we couldn't spot a parent nearby. As for the food, it was served quickly, arrived hot, and tasted great. No complaints there. My husband also appreciated the simple and efficient ordering process. Overall, this is a great spot to grab a bite to eat, enjoy a cold beer, and relax in a family-friendly environment. We'll definitely be back

    Very friendly atmosphere- fast service- food was excellent- enjoyed the chicken fried steak- Frito…read morepie was very good!

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    Stage
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    The Kerry
    Store front - entrance on the back side of the building

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    Store front - entrance on the back side of the building

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