Rockstars! I had a LAST-MINUTE order for 14 sandwiches at 11:15...ugh. The manager/owner, Luke,…read morewas super accommodating and made it happen, in lightening speed!

With the disclaimer that all of the staff and the location were amazing... the owner of this place…read morecame in and was absolutely horrid. Yelling at staff, storming in and out, and yelling outside on the sidewalk as well. He was really horrible to the girl working the register and to several of the staff members in the kitchen as well. Never have I received food service that was faster, more accurate, or higher quality than at this location. My food came out perfect, the restaurant is spotlessly clean, and multiple employees checked on us throughout our lunch. The kids working this store are top-tier, and they are the reason I wanted to write this review. A job very well done - thank you! To everyone except the rampaging owner, who completely blew his top and made the whole lobby feel very awkward.

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.

My husband and I have stopped by Boring Bodega several times to get snacks for picnics. We went…read morethis Wednesday, and got some yummy snacks, but the vibes were off. Three quarters of the building was dark. The building is already odd enough. It would make sense to convert a warehouse, but to build a new warehouse building in hopes of creating a store and hangout area is strange. My husband thought it was fine, so I guess that's what you get when a man (especially Elon Musk) attempts interior design. I like how they offer unique healthy snacks. However, this time I decided to try food from their hot food counter. I ordered a grilled cheese sandwich, which is one of my favorite foods. You could add meat to it for an upcharge, but I wanted to see how it was as a pure grilled cheese first. It was underwhelming, but only $6, so I'm not too salty about it. It is basically a panini with just cheese, and the bread to cheese ratio is off. Not enough cheese. However, with meat, as a traditional panini, it would probably be pretty good. I think the bread was sourdough. There was a short wait for the sandwich, which made it almost as convenient as any of the prepackaged snacks.

I got the stir fry pork vermicelli bowl, th wife got the grilled chicken stir fry bowl. Wr also…read moretried the pho broth. Dude! This place was deli shoes. I highly recommend

CUSTOMERS BEWARE -- mandatory 20% gratuity for parties of 5+, hidden in fine print on the menu…read morecover. What was meant to be a quick lunch stop in Bastrop turned into an ordeal my kids had to witness. When the surprise charge appeared, I asked our waitress where the policy was disclosed. She didn't know. Neither did her colleagues. When I asked to see it posted, a staff member threatened to call the police on us for asking. We finally reached the owner by phone, who pointed to fine print on the menu cover that his own staff didn't know existed. If you're dining here with a group, ask about the auto-gratuity before you order -- and decide whether you want to give your business to a place that threatens to call the cops on customers for a reasonable question.

Walked IN and all I can say is WOW! I got a really authentic Texan experience which I'll cherish…read more Tried BIG RED for the first time and yummy! It tasted like bubble gum a little bit but I liked it! And the ice cream sandwich, cookies and cream style from blue bell inc. mm mmm MMMM SO GOOD :D I live far from here so I'll never be able to return :(

Hands down best coffee in Bastrop. They have a wonderful staff who are great to chat with as they…read moremake your coffee or espresso drink to order. And the place is a time machine, rolling back the decades. Little has changed here in the past three quarters of a century, which makes it very charming. They have farm-fresh eggs, locally-grown salad greens, sausage, cheese, breakfast tacos, baked-from-scratch pop tarts, Texas pretzel bread and other items in this small store, without feeling crowded. At the coffee bar, I had a cortado (Spain's take on a cappuccino -- equal parts espresso and steamed milk) along with a little chocolate truffle. We also picked up some Opa Klein's amazing summer sausage and a six pack of Stash IPA to go. We're coffee snobs. We'll be back for the best cuppa joe in town, at a minimum. Special thanks to Mike K (one of Tracy's baristas) for telling us about this place as he serenaded us during brunch at downtown restaurant. He's a very talented guy, and very proud to be associated with this quaint and historic Bastrop fixture. You know you're doing something right as a business owner when your staff naturally delivers your best and most effective marketing, just from the sheer enthusiasm and pride of working there. So, yeah, it's a tiny little time warp, but it's well run and worth coming to, especially if you're into great coffee.

Really great place! We loved sitting outside overlooking the river and enjoying the live music…read more Kids loved going down the stairs to explore. Food was absolutely stellar! Hands down best pizza we have had in Texas and the cheesecake was out of this world. Prompt, friendly service with a smile. I cannot recommend it enough! I'm not much for food photography but I wish I had it to include in this review.

My wife and I were in town from Houston for a weekend away. Stopped in early evening for a drink…read moreand a snack. Sat out on the patio full of fans keepin' in cool. Our server Dee had the personality and energy that would have us coming back as regulars if we were local. My Aggie hat drew the attention of what turned out to be the owner Justin. We proceeded to have a wonderful conversation on the state of college football while we waited for our pizza. Which was delicious! And a cherry on top for me, a little live music. Glad we got there early because they get busy. I can't see myself ever going to Bastrop and not stopping in.

we made a reservation for 11:30 but did not get sat until around 12. it took 10 minutes after being…read moresat for someone to come and take our drink order. all service was rushed. the restaurant was VERY cramped and it did not feel homey or cozy. there was a roach on the wall and the staff did not notice. the food was alright. it was very greasy and heavy, but i guess you can't expect a healthy meal from a diner.

Comfort food…read more Service and atmosphere: We received good service throughout the stay. The restaurant looks cool and has old school vibe. Food: Their menu offers breakfast and lunch staples. I tried an omelette which you can build yourself. It came out pretty fast and tasted good. Side of salsa helped by adding extra flavour. Chicken fried chicken was moist and had good amount of crunchy texture. Many items are on the fried side. Pricing: $$ - standard prices for breakfast and lunch options.

Healthy options, great -tasting breakfast with coffee and matcha…read more Service-style was quick and easy, and has clean place. It has tables outside where you can enjoy a quiet breakfast.

Love! Deliciously fresh food, friendly staff, cute lil spot. My husband and I always stop here when…read morepassing through Bastrop and it's always worth it

When you want just a good Texas BBQ, this place seemed to hit the mark. Price was very reasonable…read more 3 persons and 1 beer for lunch $54. Service was very prompt but the place filled up behind us, so I'm sure it slowed a bit. Good food in a great atmosphere. Smells like it tastes. . . Good! CritDicks

Went through the drive through and a half pound is 17.. that's almost terry blacks price and they…read morecan't even cut meat in a line. The Togo lady was like 50 and constantly asked for the order then would ask to hold on. Asked her for bbq sauce 2 times, she got annoyed. It came with no bbq sauce and no actual cuts of meat for 60$ for 2 people essentially?