If you're anywhere near Lampasas County, you have to stop by The Bend General Store! This place is the definition of Texas charm. From the moment you walk in, you're greeted with a warm, welcoming atmosphere that feels like a step back in time--in the best way possible. The food is fantastic, the drinks are cold, and the vibe is unbeatable. Whether you're meeting friends, enjoying live music, or just looking for a laid-back spot to unwind, this place delivers every time. The rustic setting, unique décor, and friendly staff make it an experience--not just a stop. It's quickly become one of my favorite hidden gems in the Hill Country. Highly recommend to both locals and visitors--you won't be disappointed! read more

Bend General Store - Burgers Near Me - Bend, Texas

Love it here !! Love the vibe. The old rustic texas vibe. Seems to be music quite often , beer is always cold , the sweet tea is AMAZING . The outside back patio is chill and they have cabins/rv to rent for the night. We alllllllways stop here for a cold one (or four) after hiking at Colorado state bend ! The burgers are expensive but Delicious. Don't expect anything fancy here , well because that's how it's supposed to be !! The general store itself is obviously expensive but when you are camping at the park and are in need, they have everything you need ! Kid friendly ! Always a good time here . Our service is always fast , and they have never messed up our order . They are limited to beers and seltzers as I assume they don't have a liquor license. Welllllll be backkkkkkkk ! read more

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Hamburger is big ,tasty enough. Not on the cheap side . Fun when there s live music and browsing the walls..like any other place , may take a while to see it on the table when many people in front.. read more

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Food was good-had burger and fried catfish sandwich. Fun atmosphere. Friendly with fire going in wood stove. Doggies hanging around on the sofa staying warm. read more

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Excellent service, super nice folks and reasonable prices. Burgers were great and the vibe is chill. They had 2 really good bands and we stayed all afternoon. Worth a visit. read more

Bend General Store randomly popped up on my FB feed a few months ago. Once I started following, I decided to make the 3 1/2 drive for a look. I was not disappointed. The burgers are amazing, but if you don't have a friend with you plan on eating half for lunch tomorrow. The beer is the right cold and you will not find friendlier servers anywhere. The owner hangs around and deserves at least 5 stars for making something out of literally nothing. ( The community donated all the materials to build the dance hall with the exception of a box of screws. ). It is more of a vibe than a place, the stress stays at the door and you are a happier person while you are there. I want everyone to know how great this place is, but also don't want anyone to know. Sunday evening they have an open mic that puts Luckenbach to shame. They have an actual house band that is great. It is a hidden gem that is way out in the middle of nowhere and hard as hell to get to but worth every curve in the road. Look them up and give them them a try! Oh, they have Cabins to rent also. read more

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Might as well just go to your shittiest neighborhood backyard and bring your own booze. Service was terrible, food took 40+ minutes to get out. My mom didn't leave a tip cause... what service?? ... and the owner Bret actually confronted her about it before she left! A woman, alone, in her mid-60's being accosted by the owner about not tipping his shitty servers. We ordered our own drinks at the bar, got them ourselves, ordered our own food, etc - what service? Overpriced for crap! Don't waste your time or money here. Unbelievably unprofessional and shit atmosphere... I can't believe this place is still open! read more

This place is a perfect stop after a day hiking in Colorado Bend state park. My hefty bacon blue cheese burger was very satisfying and delicious. The burger meat is good quality and the produce (tomatoes, lettuce, onions) was fresh tasting. The chips were tasty too. The beer was cold. There was live music inside and the patio is dog-friendly. Pro Tip: On Sundays they stop serving food at 5 pm, so get there before then! read more

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Giod food and cokd beer always. A definite bucket list place. Live music, great ambiance, like Austinvin the 80's. The general store is fun too. They have had hard times this year with the flooding in the Hill Country. They are working hard and also eeachibg out to help others who need help from flooding. They also do country church! Chikebs and dofs on site. You can rent a spot for the night too! You will keep coming back! read more

Food was great and Shelby was an excellent host/server!! Ambience was fun with alot of things to look at. Will definitely be back!! read more

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I love the burgers and good selection of beers! It has a fun ambiance and friendly service. We like to take our out-of-town guests there. Music in the out door area further livens it up. The dining area in the store is tiny and quirky and fun as well. read more

We went to eat there Saturday 4th, about 1 :15, the woman waiting on customers just kinda pushed us to the side after my wife was trying to tell her what we wanted. She was in too big of a hurry to get to the next people. Is one customer more important than others? Did she not like our looks? Idk. Finally she took our order after waiting on others. We got ready to pay, and she handed me the keypad with the option for a tip. I declined the tip. She saw that, kinda stuck her nose up, and made a disgusting noise. Let me tell you, after she snubbed us not once, but 2 times, I was NOT going to tip her. Also, when you have live entertainment inside a building, you don't have to get it loud enough to hear it goi good outside! read more

Visited on July 12th 2024. I was greeted and directed towards my seat immediately. Staff were friendly and polite. My cheeseburger was juicy and cooked perfectly. read more

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Was thinking about eating lunch here for the first time Drove out to go to the state park Stopped here and couldn't believe what a dump this place is Looks like a bunch of junk buildings slapped together in disarray The bathroom is a port a potty Tell tale sign the owner is a cheap person Don't understand the big hub bub about this joint No thanks way to long a drive to risk diarrhea read more

Fantastic food - perfect service- VERY dog friendly! Always stop here when we're in the area.

Burgers are awesome and HUGE. Food was delicious and vibe is cool too! Cool place to stop after the park at colorado bend state park.

This store had everything. Everything they had was awesome stuff, not something from China. Huge place that had something for everyone. I would highly recommend stopping here. I spent way too much. lol read more

Don't eat here! Gave me diarrhea. After visiting Gorman Falls I decided to stop-in here and get some food. The inside of the place had an off-putting odor and I should've followed my instincts and just left based on that. But I was super-hungry after a day of hiking and this is the only restaurant for a good distance. So I decided to just go sit outside on the patio where the air was fresh and order something. The service was VERY slow, and they were out of chicken and catfish, so a burger was the only option. Took forever, and once the food finally came out there were no napkins, no condiments, no flatware. Burger was not very good at all and the beef patty was really thin. But I was starving so I just ate it. If there had been other restaurant options nearby I probably would've sent it back and left to go somewhere else. Spoke briefly with the owner of the place while I was there and he was a rude pr1ck! Guess he can mouth-off to people like that and still stay in business when it's the only place in town. Bless your heart! I really wish I had just waited to eat until I got to the next town though, because about 18 hours after eating there I had explosive diarrhea. Oh - their "restrooms" are literally two Porta-Pottys. (Based on other reviews I'd read of this place on Google, stay tuned for a response from the clown that owns the place with colorful lies about how we were "kicked out" or something.) read more

I got the Ass Kickin burger and it was double what I thought it would be. Double meat and double ass kicking. it was fantastic. I love the vibe at Bend General Store. And the live music was absolutely wonderful! This is a REAL authentic Texas joint. I love it! read more

This review is for their Bier Garten Oktoberfest on a Saturday in October during Covid. We got here before the band (before the crowd of revelers), so it wasn't too busy yet. Ithas a different "out in the country" vibe, but with a little of the Austin feel. Atmosphere was simple (not at all fancy) with lots of creative details. We even had a one-of-a-kind Ketchup can lamp at our table. Service was fast and friendly. Prices were reasonable. The food was pretty good (not great). I ordered a Schnitzel Bratwurst plate. Schnitzel and German Potato Salad were both very good. But the Bratwurst was not bad. Had a texture I didn't care as much for. Had a fresh cooked pretzel as appetizer. Not homemade, but freshly baked. About on par with a good one at a movie theater. All in All, a good experience with a couple of weak spots. Would come again, but expect decent, but not amazing food. And, of course, very good service. read more

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If you want to get bad service soso food and be overcharged then go to bend general store. I went there on 5/5/23 preorder the steak so I paid for it when I ordered it. My son and my mother were with me. He got the ribs and she got the catfish fit for drinks we ordered 2 teas and 1 water got the bill and it was 69.30. After getting in contact with the owner his excuse was I got refills on ribs and fish. On Facebook they advertising all you can eat on Friday nights. read more

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This is NOT the place to show up hungry. The food we ordered was atrocious. I've never seen nachos with unmelted cheese. The shredded cheese was just sprinkled on, same with the cheese fries. My friend said her catfish was overly fishy (can't really elaborate, as I don't eat fish). I always saw a man bring a plate of lettuce to a customer with a cigarette in one hand. But, IF you're dropping in for some live music and drinks, this is a great spot! The atmosphere and friendliness of the staff is the reason for the 3 stars. read more

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Alright...I'll acknowledge the corn...If you're lookin' for a hunkey dorey spot to grab a root then look no further than the Bend General Store. A place as scarce as hens' teeth to wet your hustle with your possums or fill your bread basket with the most top rail grub there is to offer in this great state. Seriously, their burgers are so big and moist you'll need a Arkansas toothpick just to get that sucker in your mouth hole. We used to just head on down to the local Applebees for their glorified dollar margaritas but they always left me fit to be tied when I could just stand up fit as a fiddle after throwing back about 8 of them bad boys...you know they just weren't really toeing the mark. Plus, the chief cook was kind of a blowhard...real bad egg if ya know what I mean. If you have any horse sense about ya, you'll skedaddle on down to the Bend General Store to get more bang for them hard earned greenbacks. You can even load up your old beehive so when you're all played out you can go get snug as a bug in one of their glamorous cabins out back. Hell, I loved the place so much I went and got hitched right in front of the damn stage. For $39.99 you can have the high class wedding of your dreams. Better than any of them other uppity places that'll break the bank...and if you time it right you'll even get free live music! If you're lucky they may even let you get up on stage and sing with the band! You never know who you're going to run into at the Bend General Store... we've seen some well known cowboys there quite a many times. I guarantee any trip to this fine establishment will leave you filled with more memories and laughs than you could ever imagine. I mean...where else can you share some grub with chickens, get lit and listen to live music, go shopping for souvenirs and essentials or get hitched...ALL IN THE SAME SPOT!?! Don't be a blow hard like the Applebees chief cook and get your tail on down to the Bend General Store!! YEEHAW! read more

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Reading these reviews on Yelp, I can't believe it is the same place. This dive bar was EXACTLY what we needed after hiking all day at Colorado Bend. The humongous hamburgers piled high with bacon cheese veggies on biscuit bread with a load of fries or onion rings washed down with a cold beer were fantastic! Shout out to Rochelle and The Sidewinders who were the live music for the night. We lucked out! Amazing talent. Her voice and moved on the stage were mesmerizing. The lead guitarist was epic. Saxophonist was so talented. Bass guitar did a blues number - in German. One of a kind. Even the newbie drummer was having fun and fun to watch. Then, the service was some of the best. We were repeatedly asked by our two girls servers if we needed anything. Someone Misordered a bucket of beer and well we were there to help them out. Fireball shots elevated the night. The outside space was covered by the music but there was a bigger open area with a fire pit, yard games and open sky. Now this is place is DEFINITELY a dive. Go there knowing that and your adventure will be very memorable. read more

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First time to the Bend general store, saw the hype online and gave it a shot . Ordered the catfish plate because I saw a picture of it and it looked great... reality is it was 3 small pieces of catfish and 2nd grade fries that they threw on top of the coleslaw? Fish tasted good but for $15 it's no value.. next was the Mofo burger... $16 and it didn't include fries ? The place has a very funky vibe and looks like it could be a good time on a Friday night but they are overpriced from what I can gather. The gal who served us was cool , I did think it was odd to have us pay before getting our food , but after what we received I get it now . I guess in today's restaurant climate it's no worse then some of the places I've tried, check it out for yourself read more

This place is ridiculously over priced. Two burgers and fries regular burger $41.00. They were not even that good mine was raw in the middle, fries wear soggy and still cold in the center. One burger had nothing on it like they just forgot. There was no one else so they could of mixed up the order. Everything in the store is 4 times anywhere else. read more

If I could give this place a zero, I would. Pre-ordered. The ribeyes, food was delivered with no utensils. We had asked twice for utensils, all the while our food is getting cold. Also, you have to fight a plethora of flies to try and eat your food. I mentioned it to owner that as an firmwaitress, why not put a bucket of utensils on the table so the waitresses don't have to run back-and-forth to get utensils. He later texted my friend, who he thought, made the comment, a text telling us to never come back to his store. He does not need to worry about that. read more

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I was a big fan the first couple of times I visited. I liked the funky vibe. I was recently shocked when I got my bill. When I questioned the bartender about why beers were so expensive, she explained that ordering a bucket of beer is more expensive than individual beers....what?!? She even apologized because she agreed that it was misleading. It seems as if the owner is trying to escape his financial problems by overcharging his customers. If you make any comment he views as negative, he removes your facebook access. I guess that's one way to ensure positive reviews. read more

Voice a complaint get bullied and intimidated: Well let's see, the bend general store runs a Friday night steak special. Knowing it was a Friday we called ahead and were assured there was no problem getting a seat. We arrived at 6:00 and visited the store to get a few items before sitting down at 6:15. When we went to order the advertised steak special we were told they had sold out of steaks. After driving 45 minutes this was pretty frustrating. Well here is where it gets good. My mother complained about the bait and switch tactic to a female employee. Upon doing this the owner decided to take a break from cussing out his staff in front of customers to take out his rage on my mother. She came back to the table only to be chased down by Bret the owner. He rushed up to the table got into my mothers face and said "you can choose to have a good time or you can get out". Based on his behavior cussing out staff minutes before, it was not shocking at all to see him get in a female customers and try and bully them. I reached out directly to the owner asking for an apology before writing this review. But unfortunately he doubled down. If you go out to The bend general store do not complain about anything. I wouldn't want another female customer being treated the way my mother was treated. read more

After 2 1/2 hr wait ( even called and reserved steaks) appetizers came out with the meal, we did enjoy the meal. But they are, like every one else, terribly understaffed. We'll try again, another time! read more

Bought tickets and then called to get a table. My husband is disabled. There is no free seating. Mentioned having to leave last time because we didn't know you have to purchase a place to sit separately. Was told tables cost $150 for 2 people. Said that was expensive but I would pay it. They cancelled my tickets and refused to let us attend. The owner doesn't like complaints or "bad vibes" but doesn't see that he creates them. We got tickets to see the same artist sooner in a place that has seats without a separate fee. Nothing but good vibes. read more

Anyone stopping with their dogs, especially if they are small beware. Sign on the door said no pets inside so my friend waited with my small dog outside while I went in to buy some water. There is a large dog walking freely inside and when I walked out the door the dog rushed me and ran out the front door, and aggressively ran at my little dog like he was going to attack. Luckily we were able to separate the dogs before my dog was injured. The man at the counter was yelling at the dog by name and when he came out to retrieve the dog, no acknowledgment or apology even though I was screaming and there was clearly a commotion. Hopefully this isn't frequent behavior from the dog, but please be cautious! read more

Dont believe the Negative Nancy's that have made complaints against the Owner or his restaurant. This hidden gem is worth the drive - very tasty food, friendly staff, and free live bands (with rarely ever a cover charge.) That alone is worth the drive! For those on the previous review that complained they drove 45 mi to eat a steak and was told they sold out, that was their own fault. This is NOT on the regular menu. It is an advertised Special, of which if you want this amazing "Friday night only" 1lb. hand-cut Ribeye Special, you must "PRE-ORDER" by their advertised Wednesday deadline, due to limited steaks avail. Obviously that couple failed to pre-order. If you were lucky enough to reserve a steak, i guarantee you will never want to eat another ribeye elsewhere! Roadhouse doesn't even compare! (Previously they offered a Cajun Shrimp Boil and OMG i was in heaven - perfectly spiced - it was as good as the best in LA.) I have brought many friends here and they all have the same opinion. The ambiance of the restaurant is rural warmth, open/airy, a very casual dress code, and dog friendly! I would 100% recommend, (that coming from a picky person who drives over 60 miles one-way, just to eat here!) And no, i am not related,nor a personal friend of the Owner. This is an honest review. If my dog could talk, he would tell you the same! read more

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today the kiddos and i decided to visit good ol sulfur springs park in order to get an escape from the heat blistering Texas sun. The overall vibes of this area are magical- you can find peace, quiet, and tranquility within the magic free lands of central texas, sounds like a #vacay ALOHA PLEASE i was REBIRTHED here! it was a great time (except for the bloodthirsty demon sucking dragonfly that drank the blood out of my toes and kept coming back for seconds) around 2:00 my tummy began to grumble and my kids know daddy gets hangry- so my eldest daughter, melissa drove me to this facility. We ordered food we were ready to get the first tickets on a plane to mealville!! we walked into the dining room and i was taken in shock by all the RAD posters- totally tubular!! i felt like a rockstar. after a long and hard 55 MINUTE WAIT we got our food. within that time each of my daughters had a "retro" photo shoot and i had to hear crazy stories about taylor swift??? the food was good. read more

We stopped in on a Saturday, to just kill some time, grab a beer and food while out driving, it's a different sort of place, piece milled together, with live chickens coming by your table to say Hi, and grab a bite of what ever your having. The band was a group of older men, they were pretty good! Played a lot of the old country gold stuff, really enjoyed them! The food isn't great, but it's not horrible either, the Burger my husband ate was hot and stacked high, I had a veggie chicken wrap, which I'm sure they don't get a huge call for, was tasty, but the wrap was a bit dry. Our waitress was attentive and pleasant, joked along with my husband, and me, overall was very nice. The owner gave me a couple of koozies when I asked how much they were, he said "Oh, you can just have them" very cool of him, I thought. The only reason they only get three stars, is they have a fly problem! but, considering were outside, with chickens roaming around, it is to be expected. I'm a Texas girl, and anyone from here will tell you food, chickens and flies are a thing. not fun but, again expected. the place is mostly locals, so pretty much if you mind your manners, don't create an issue, chances are you'll have a good time there, everyone was relaxed and laid back. I'd go again, maybe not eat, but the music choices are good. read more

I will say this...the food is good and the music is good..the wait staff and bartenders were great. The owner Brett Cali, however is highly offensive and completely unprofessional. We will never be back specifically because of him. I wouldn't waste my time or money if I were you. read more

I was coming up from visiting Cave Without a Name and because I enjoyed there Around The Bend Burger soo much, I went an hour out of the way the get this burger on the way back home to Fort Worth. The sourdough jalapeno bun makes this burger. I would recommend this bun for any burger or sandwich you choose. The staff is really friendly. Offer 3 spots to eat. Inside, outside by the food truck or the beer garden. We chose the beer garden and it was extremely comfortable. Plenty of tables, pool table, fire going, live music, and friendly bartender. I try to come here every chance I get, which is about once a year. Will keep coming as long as the burger is still there. I have read some posts about the owner not being friendly or rude. I dont understand why they thought he was. He was very friendly and polite. And you could tell that his staff loves working for him. I cant wait for the next time i get the opportunity to go back. read more

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So bad. Owner went crazy when we asked why they didn't have the steak special that they advertized just 2 hours after opening. The owner yelled its not his fault they didn't have enough food and that he couldn't keep help. Oh but it is his fault. Then he just said " get out!", like some kind of nut. Stay away if you can. read more

Don't expect to get the special they advertise...they open at 4pm and we were there at 6pm and were expecting the steak special as advertised....we were informed they ran out of their allotted steaks???? I then went to speak privately to the manager...while I was speaking to her,an obnoxious man came in and said they were busy and I could leave...I had no clue who he was till the manager apologized for him and said HE WAS THE OWNER. I went in rejoined my family..when again this obnoxious boob got in my face and muttered something rude...at this point my family got up and left everything sitting there..(but tipped the waitress)...because she has to work for him...They did say they were short staffed and after his rude and nasty behavior towards a customer I can only guess why they were under staffed.. We had been there in the past and loved it...BUT WILL NEVER MAKE THE MISTAKE AGAIN. NO CUSTOMER SERVICE...AND NO BUSINESS SENSE. read more

The worst experience ever. Don't bother. They were rude, the food isn't that great, the buildings are run down and there are no public bathrooms. read more