Common Grounds is my favorite hometown spot! The breakfast burritos and coffee are so yummy and the…read moreambience is welcoming and friendly. The poor reviews are from big city folk who don't understand Brownwood and that's okay. If it's not your cup of tea- don't drink it. No need to write an inaccurate review :)

This place has plenty of space so even when it's busy, I never once had an issue with not being…read moreable to find a seat. Commongrounds is the only coffee shop (that I know of) in Brownwood/Early besides Starbucks and unfortunately, the coffee here is not my favorite- I've tried their coffee 3 or 4 times and it wasn't for me. I feel like the coffee here tastes a little watered down and I don't get the roasted coffee bean flavor that I crave. As for the food here, it's a hit or miss. I tried their BLT sandwich but I would personally skip it. The bacon was too crunchy and hard (it reminded me of those bacon bits that you put on top of salads). If that's your thing, go for it but it was personally not for me. Something I thoroughly enjoyed from their food menu was their breakfast burritos. I've tried their green chile chicken w/avcado burrito as well as their brisket burritos and they were both delicious! And when you add their homemade red and/or green sauce, it's even better. That being said, I tried their 'bowl' version and it's just the filling of the burrito without the tortilla andI didn't think it was worth it. Overall, Comongrounds Coffee is a great spot to catch up with friends or get some work done (they have outlets towards the back as well as wifi). Not to mention, the workers there are friendly and helpful! If you visit, I highly recommend getting their breakfast burritos!

I received excellent service at this location. The staff was attentive and provided prompt service…read morewith a smile.

Visited 3 different days while in town. Six different drinks... none good. The cappuccino was a…read morecup of coffee, bitter, & no caramel as ordered. No foam, no milk, & not creamy. Really bad. The crème brûlée special seasonal was so awful. It was thrown out. The pink drink mix was old & tasted like old juice. Thrown away. Training needed!

The Turtle is truly exceptional--easily one of the finest dining experiences you will find anywhere…read morein Texas, not just Brownwood. Mary has built something very special here. The food is world-class: thoughtfully conceived, beautifully executed, and consistently excellent. You would normally have to travel to Austin, Dallas, or Houston to find a restaurant of this caliber--and pay significantly more. The fact that Mary delivers this level of quality here, and does so consistently, is remarkable. Everything is cooked to order, exactly as it should be in a serious kitchen. This is not fast, mass-produced food--and that's the point. If you value freshness, precision, and quality, The Turtle delivers every time. The bar is equally outstanding, and one of my favorite places to sit and dine. This is an ideal place for date nights or when hosting out-of-town guests you truly want to impress. The Turtle impressed my hardest-to-please food critic, which says everything. For me, it has become a regular favorite--one of Brownwood's absolute treasures. Go for the food. Stay for the ambience. #thebar

Food was amazing! Loved the salmon. Service was spot on! Locally owned and a must stop when in…read moretown.

I had the very best chicken enchiladas I've ever tasted. As always, everything was perfectly…read moreprepared. Thanks, Marco!

Food was amazing! Did not want to stop eating. The store…read morewas so cozy and felt like a little piece of my grandmas home. You can tell they put their all into it, am def recommending it to co-workers

Stopped in on the way to Palo Duro Canyon. Really great friendly service and it was fast. Got the…read moreSassy Sausage Biscuit which was really tasty with the apple butter. I added a little Louisiana hot sauce to get that salty savory combo. The biscuit was homemade and solid. They came around and filled up our water. Everything was top notch!

Absolutely, with out a doubt this is a must if you find yourself in Brownwood, the food here is the…read moreperfect example of people that have a vision and a strong passion in what they do, I had the Toasty Roasty, Marbled Rye, roast beef, grilled onions, smoked Gouda and spicy brown mustard. It was absolutely delicious, very rare for a restaurant to have all the right qualities perfectly in place, you can tell they love what they do, the wife absolutely loved the The Harris, deli sliced turkey, Vermont cheddar, mayo, spicy mustard, drizzled with raspberry chipotle sauce with spinach on a brioche bread, this will be a place to head to 1:30 hours away but definitely worth the trip. Thank you Joe and Marie Smith for the experience of a delicious lunch.

Everything is fabulous. High quality food, wine and deserts. Everything is made fresh, pasta…read moregelatos and more!

Awesome little find in Brownwood. Definitely doesnt have the feel you are in Brownwood when you go…read moreinto the little shop attached to a restaurant. I had the orange honey fig and it was possibly the best thing Ive ever taken a bite of. I had my college golf team with me. Players from all over the world, one of which spent last summer in Rome and he said the gelato was very comparable. If you find yourself in Brownwood and need a sweet treat skip the Sonic and go the Turtle!!!!!!

This is my go to place for fresh, flavorful tea! It's very nice they have little sampling cups to…read moretry different flavors. I always choose to do a blend of flavors, usually Texas Chai & Sweet Georgia Peach! Also available are fresh lemon & lime wedges! Self serve & gallons available, even blended upon request!!

The location is great! The same girl made my coffee two days in a row. The liquid gold was so good!…read moreThe inside was clean but the floors were a little sticky. Will definitely go back again.

This place is not talked about enough. Whenever I passed by, the store always looks closed since it…read moreappears a little dark inside but I encourage you to just go in because Manila Kitchen deserves more recognition. When I visited, I was greeted by the owner: the restaurant is run by just one older Filipino woman and she was so incredibly sweet and welcoming. Instead of a menu, she tells you what she has prepared for that day. When I went, I either had the option of ordering Pancit (stir fried rice noodles) or Chicken Curry. I ended up going with the Pancit and it did not disappoint. To start off, the presentation of the dish is great- the lemon flavor actually went well on the noodles. As for the taste, I thoroughly enjoyed the flavorful meal- the pancit had salmon and a variety of different veggies. Since I ordered the Pancit meal it came with lumpia (filipino eggroll) as an appetizer and flan for dessert. These were also great but the best part is that this entire meal was less than $10! Not to mention, the portions for the Pancit was huge (I had to get a to-go box and I had it for lunch the next day). All in all, I never thought I'd be able to experience Filipino food in Brownwood but I'm very happy to say that Manila Kitchen is the place to go if you want home-cooked Filipino food made with love!

I love this little place. They only offer a few menu items a day, but it is always fresh and…read moreyummy. Our favorite is the pancit (noodles) and lumpia (like a small eggroll). Prices are reasonable and fair. They also make great boba tea!

This Starbucks has it going on, let me count the ways: Clean bathrooms (always a plus) clean store,…read moreawesome employees who are very helpful, professional, and nice not to mention the menu is great. I highly recommend the Banana Nut Bread and the Caramel Ribbon Crunch Frappuccino. But it's all good and you will love the coffee and the teas. They have some beautiful mugs and cups plus different types of coffee in the bags you can grab one and take home that perfect blend of coffee. They have something for everyone. Come visit Chelsey and the others at the Starbucks in Early, Texas. Have a great day and keep up the great work y'all.

I asked for a drip coffee in a cup I brought in. Rather than turning around and filling it--as…read moreevery other Starbucks I've ever been to has done--my cup was put in the queue with every other fancy drink. After several minutes, when I finally asked if someone could please put coffee in the cup, a 12-ounce cup was filled and then poured into my cup, thereby eliminating my attempt to keep a disposable cup out of the landfill. Pretty infuriating.