Wide range of gifts for all occasions, great ice cream bar and cafe. Right on Hwy 183/84 toward…read moreBrownwood

Lots of sweets to choose from, polite young lady working counter, bit pricey for me..............read more

I dropped a deer off at Steve's as it was closer than the. Or Al place I use in another town. I am…read moreso glad I did, the sausage, is great! Ground meat is mixed and blended amazing but their jerkey is the best I've ever had! Good smoke flavor and seasoning, tender as all get up! 100% will be using them from now on! Only down fall is the guys ass crack hanging out when you walk in up front and there is so many people in there you don't know who is working!

Steve's is apparently THE 'Meat Market' in this sleepy burg just to the far northwest of anywhere…read more We found out about Steve's after asking around at the BBQ joint up the street because we needed some peppered beef jerky to keep us rolling on our 2 day road trip. I figured that this was a good a place as any to ask, because meat heads in these towns usually stick together. Located just a few blocks north in an unassuming building on the main strip going through town, I found it curious that a meat market this small could be a going concern. We parked and walked to the door. As we entered to the 'tinkle-tinkle' of a little bell, we found the meat counter to be impressively stocked and prices quite reasonable. Everything was quiet. Too quiet. To our surprise, the clock suddenly struck high noon! Twelve bells!! For the jerky, the guy at the BBQ joint said 'you gotta talk to Steve personally'. So we asked the young man at the counter for Steve, the helper said "SShhhh!!" and we were quietly shuffled right back out the front door. He whispered that 'Steve' works in the back and he STFD. And locked it. WTH?? Really??!! So knowing we are desperate for a dried meat fix, we went to try the back door. We knocked three times and the door opened - but cracked only slightly. A pale man in a ball cap held out his hand, but said nothing. I fumbled for $10, handed it to the man and he quickly gave me the 'product' in a brown paper sack. The door slammed shut...locked tight. As the hair stood up on the back of my neck, I dared not open the bag - we just looked at each other, ran to the car, got in and hauled azz. Once out of town, the bag was opened....dried, peppery, chewy/crunchy....yep....THIS was the real deal. Just remember to knock three times.

Don't let the empty parking lot fool you, this honey is the bee's knees. We pulled in here after…read moredriving past it on our way to Llano. On our way home, we decided to see what honey items they had to offer. The young lady who was running the store was super nice and patient while we were trying to make a decision on which honey to choose because they had so many varieties. After we settled on a few flavors and some honeycomb, the young lady rang us up and sent us our way. My husband love the honeycomb and said it was just perfect. The peach honey was perfect on toast. My son loved the cinnamon honey on his English muffins. I highly recommend this place if you like a variety of flavors of honey and the staff will be very patient with you while you narrow down your favorites.

We discovered Fain's Honey at a store in Austin. So when we saw the sign for Fain's on our way to…read moreEnchanted Rock, we had to stop. Very simple building- metal building consisting of large warehouse with a retail shop inside. Very friendly staff. Retail prices are good- $40 for one gallon of honey. Natural Texas honey has a delightfully different taste than California clover honey, And we love the tase of Fain's honey. T-Shirts are for sale for $10 inside the retail shop too.

We have been purchasing infused olive oil's and balsamic vinegar from San Saba Olive Oil Company…read morefor a few years. The flavors that they offer in both oil and vinegar are amazing. The shop is set up like a tasting room. You can walk around the store and sample the different oils and vinegars using small bread pieces. I have yet to taste a flavor that I did not like. They have a very large selection of flavors in both oil and vinegar. We purchase both and use them to cook or simply use them as a salad dressing. For instance, the balsamic vinegar's are delicious straight out of the bottle on salad. Some of our favorites are Brown Fig, Blueberry, and Lemongrass. Our favorite oils are Jalapeño, Roasted Garlic, and Tuscan Herb. René is the owner. She is very helpful in discussing the ingredients of each one and helping you decide the flavors to purchase. She will also let you place orders over the phone and ship them to you. Small bottles are available for purchase if you have a difficult time making up your mind. Larger bottles are available once you find your favorites and start using more oil or vinegar. If you are purchasing direct from the store, you can bring your large bottle back into the store for a refill and save some money. Bottom line - San Saba Olive Oil Company is a fantastic store to purchase unique flavors of oils and balsamic vinegars. I highly recommend you stop in if you are ever driving through San Saba, Texas. Call René if you have any questions about what to order. She is a great help. Bon appétit.

This is a great find with SS vats around the store perimeter full of infused olive oils and…read morebalsamic vinegars for tasting with small squares of French bread. Very good products and super friendly staff. Try the four small bottle sampler pack. You pick out four small bottles (out of their selection of oils) and they put them in a pretty gift box for you. Worth the stop!

If you're anywhere near Goldthwaite, this place is absolutely worth a stop…read more The Whoop & Holler burger is easily one of the best burgers I've had. The beef was cooked perfectly, and the combination of beer-braised onions and grilled poblanos on jalapeño sourdough brought everything together with incredible flavor. You can tell there's real thought put into the menu. It has that perfect country feel - laid back, comfortable, and the kind of place you can bring family or meet up with friends. Great food, good drinks, and a spot that feels like it belongs in the community. Highly recommend!

Rustic bar and restaurant with delicious homemade dressings!…read more Ambiance & Service: The restaurant is large with lots of wooden tables for seating. Our server was friendly and efficient! Food & Drink: - Prickly Pear Margarita: Way too sour!! Not enough sweetness. Skip! - Southside Poppy Salad: The poppy seed dressing was perfectly sweet and tangy! The candied pecans added a wonderful crunch. TL;DR: Great stop for lunch, but skip the drinks!

Definitely a place that makes you feel welcome from the start…read more We had the bacon wrapped jalapeños for appetizer, and they were simply amazing. Then we had the "The Vaquero" pizza, which was delicious too. We finished with a couple slices of cheesecake that were just perfect, in both texture and flavor. The ambience overall is good, reminiscent of an old saloon that has met a couple touches of modernity without losing its essence. The service was amazing, our server, Sarah, was very attentive and never let our glasses go empty without having an offer for another drink. If you're in the area, this place is a must visit!!!

The Broadway & Main cocktail was 5 stars. And the LOCAL Texas wine selection made my heart sing…read more From the second we walked in the front door and were kindly greeted....to being seated.....we knew this would be a good experience. The atmosphere was beautiful and unique. The "simple side salad" was chock full of ingredients such as candied pecans; blue cheese and bacon. Absolutely delicious. We also ordered the appetizer of bacon wrapped jalapeños. Mmmmmm! The main courses arrived and didn't disappoint. We had to try The Western Meat Lover Pizza and Cowboy Sushi. Love the crisp crust on the chuck full pizza and the Cowboy Sushi was delish! Highly recommend this cute little restaurant in Blanket, Texas USA!