LOVE the bodega! They have healthy snacks that are hard to find elsewhere and if you go on Fridays…read moresometimes they have vendors and free samples. Not a huge fan of their matcha, but their pizzas are good, snacks are GREAT, and they have cold beer on tap after a certain hour.

My friend works as an engineer at SpaceX, and I've always been curious and wanted to do the tour…read more Unfortunately, they require 72 hours' notice to get approved for a pass. Since it was my last day in town and I was headed to the airport later, we didn't have enough time to arrange it. Instead, he suggested taking me to Boring Bodega, which is located literally across the street from the SpaceX Bastrop Facility, so at least I could snap a few photos from there. I was seriously confused at first because pulling up to Boring Bodega feels a little like stumbling into a pop-up oasis in the middle of rural Texas. This place looks more like the entrance to a country fair than a cafe. Off to the side, a row of food trucks greets you like an informal welcome committee, their colorful signs and picnic tables giving the place a casual, anything-goes vibe. Lol. Then you walk inside... and suddenly it makes sense. Boring Bodega is a unique "future fancy" grocery store and community hub located in the heart of Hyperloop Plaza. Owned by Elon Musk's Boring Company, the place blends like a full-service market with a modern, tech-forward aesthetic. Think Silicon Valley startup energy meets Texas roadside market. Walking aisle to aisle, you realize this place has a little bit of everything going on. One section feels like a boutique grocery market, stocked with high quality snacks, pantry staples, and grab and go foods. Another aisle carries drinks of every kind like sodas, energy drinks, sparkling waters plus a massive beer and wine selection. They even have shelves dedicated to pet food and pet supplies, which makes sense because people seem to hang out here for a while. Toward the back you'll find a his & hers barber shop, which caught me completely off guard in what I initially thought was just a convenience store. There are also spaces designed for community hangouts and games, and outside you'll spot pickleball courts, making it feel less like a store and more like a social hub for the surrounding tech campus. My friend also mentioned something pretty cool. Apparently, there's a tunnel employees can take from inside SpaceX that connects underground to Hyperloop Plaza, so employees there can pop over here without even going outside. Not sure if that's insider privilege or just peak Elon-universe infrastructure, but it definitely adds to the whole futuristic vibe of the place. And yes--they also do made to order sandwiches and light cafe items. Since it was my last day before heading to the airport, my friend and I grabbed a quick lunch here. I ordered the $10 Falafel Veggie Pita and my friend went with the $13 Carne Asada Protein Bowl. The portions were massive and the quality was fresh. Overall, Boring Bodega is one of those places that defies easy categorization. It's part grocery store, part cafe, part hangout, and part tech campus convenience hub all sitting across the street from SpaceX in Bastrop.

The line is usually long, but well worth the wait! Love the drive thru and not having to get out of…read moremy vehicle. The drinks are always on par and the owner and employees are friendly

Great place in Giddings, TX with amazing service, great loaded teas, and fabulous coffee (mocha)…read more We are so glad we found this gem and will be back whenever we're in town.

Cool little drive thru. They also have an outside seating area. Service was great the staff was…read morekind and accommodated when I wanted my coffee stronger. Coffee overall was okay, great price for the amount of coffee, but would like to go back to try their other items.

Easy to order and very helpful brisket was delicious and…read moretender thank yall for everything! Will be coming again 10/10

Java junkies is soooo good. Excellent selection of lattes, espresso, macchiato, etc. They offer…read moreboth hot and cold. And flights! Located inside Comfort Café Smithville. Great coffee that helps out a great cause. All proceeds directly go to SerenityStar Recovery.

When you can enjoy a good coffee and help a cause at the same time - win win…read more This is attached to comfort cafe and is a donation only business. All funds go to their charity that helps people in recovery. I came in just for coffee and was very pleased with the coffee and the experience. Didn't try the food but the place was packed on a Sunday so that's a good sign.

TLDR: Charming and very kid-friendly restaurant with delicious comfort food and friendly service…read more What a pleasant surprise! Came here on a whim and loved it. First of all, it's very kid-friendly! Almost every family that walked in had small children. They have high chairs, crayons/coloring pages, and a kids menu. The kids menu deserves a kudos! Usually, I expect bare minimum but they really invested effort into the food. The grilled cheese came on big fluffy buttery pieces of bread and was something I'd expect to receive from the main menu. The chicken tenders were big and juicy and delicious too. Kids devoured their grilled cheeses (to be fair, they've never met a grilled cheese they didn't like but that's what makes the restaurant's above-and-beyond effort more admirable). I enjoyed my food as well. I got the chicken-friend steak. I rarely eat fried food -- this was worth it. Delicious. Also the show-stealer was the Brussels sprouts side! Fantastic. Perfectly browned and crisped (not overdone/too blackened like many places do). Mashed potato side was tasty too. Finally, the service was excellent. Super nice and attentive staff. Parking is very easy -- free lot next door.

Cute little local place. Pet friendly with lots of outside patio seating. Very friendly staff and…read moredelicious food. Chicken Fried Steak was so tasty and flavorful.

Super friendly staff, great food and really cool location right on the water. Definitely will be…read moreback soon!!

Mini girls day had us walking around downtown Bastrop, we walked down Main Street and we're making…read moreour way up the other side when we first noticed a soap shop. When we entered Merc on Main we were pleased to find several shops inside. The first shop has soaps, bath bombs and all kinds of smell goods. The next was The Haven! The coffee menu is what drew us in further but as we were getting ready to leave the owner mentioned baklava. As we got to talking he presented the best looking baklava I've ever seen. It was not thin or tacky "taffy" feeling when we ate it. It was puffy and flakey and smooth like honey. I was in such a hurry to try it I forgot a picture. They're just getting started but I'm excited to go back and see what else they have to offer. Give them a try Yelpers!

Finally a place with healthy delicious food and smoothies!!! Definitely recommend!! Staff very…read morefriendly:)

I love it here! Their drinks are so good and refreshing better yet filling! The staff is always…read morevery nice, friendly and fast!

Food is absolutely amazing hand battered fish and shrimp everything cooked to order and fresh…read more Along with the entrees being very good their sides and sauces are just as good. Homemade coleslaw, tartar sauce, and cocktail sauce. I never leave reviews on places but I had to give them their props because along with how awesome the food was their service matches the quality of food they put out. Mostly fried menu but all fried food on their menu comes with the option for grilled. If you're in bastrop looking for some really good quality food for a good price Paw Paws is where to go hands down. Thanks to the whole staff for the wonderful food and time we had.

I genuinely cannot believe I've never written a review for Paw-Paw's Catfish House because we have…read morebeen coming here for YEARS and I love this place so much. There are restaurants you try once because they're trendy... and then there are places like Paw-Paw's -- the kind that become part of your family's story over time. From the fried deviled eggs, to the seafood platters, to the chicken tenders, to the genuinely wonderful staff, there just isn't a better spot for this kind of old-school comfort food experience. And the staff? Always SO friendly and welcoming. Every single time we come in, it feels less like "customer service" and more like old friends excited you finally stopped by so they can catch up with you awhile. That kind of warmth cannot be faked, and it makes such a difference. Now let's discuss these fried deviled eggs. Because respectfully... who allowed them to be this good? You think deviled eggs have reached their final form and then Paw-Paw's comes in like, "Hold my beer." Crispy, crunchy, creamy, flavorful perfection. We start most meals with them because not ordering them would simply be poor decision making at this point. I usually get the chicken tender basket and LISTEN -- these aren't sad little freezer tenders pretending to be a meal. These tenders are literally as big as my hand. Juicy, tender, flavorful, cooked perfectly every time. My adult kids are obsessed with the seafood platter: three pieces of fried catfish and three jumbo fried shrimp with fries, pinto beans, slaw, hushpuppies, and homemade tartar or cocktail sauce. And when I say the catfish tastes CLEAN, my fellow seafood people will understand exactly what I mean. No muddy taste, no weirdness -- just fresh, crispy, perfectly fried fish done right. And the portions? Paw-Paw did NOT come to play. Nobody is leaving hungry unless that was a personal choice. What I love most, though, is the feeling of the place. The small-town care. The heart that clearly goes into the food. The old-school comfort vibe that feels increasingly rare these days. Places like this matter. And Paw-Paw's is absolutely one of them.