One place that's open late till 9 at night on Friday And had a great little three-piece band playing. Seems like a lot of locals like this place and it was hopping busy when we got there. I can see why. Hamburgers looked amazing I opted for a blue burger and it was delicious. My dining mates had a turkey sandwich, a Ruben, and a double bacon burger. All of them were very very good. We ordered the queso and salsa and chips. I am a bit of a queso snob and didn't really care for the cheese dip but the salsa with extra cilantro was very good. A cute little three-piece band was perfect complement to a very homey feel. They serve Real Ale Brew and several other wines. Really friendly staff and enjoyed our time and will return again. read more

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Food is good, employees do a good job. Music has always been way too loud unless you are there specifically to listen to it. Don't recommend for an evening out with family or friends where you want to visit. Impossible to have a conversation and hear what is being said. Building needs better acoustics. read more

Food is amazing, and I've only had the chips and queso and the cheese cake! Dog friendly too!!

If you're passing through Blanco and looking for a place to grab lunch,...look no further. Their menu features the tastiest soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers and more. The Axis burger and the Western French Dip are two of my favorites. And don't forget to grab a cookie for dessert (US veterans get a free one!!). read more

We stopped in at the Redbud in Blanco as part of a Miata swing around and across the Devil's Backbone, top down in splendid Fall weather. We only intended a quick lunch stop. Practically everything about the Redbud Cafe in Blanco is surprising. Let's start with the fact that it's in Blanco. Sorry, Blanco, but to find such an upscale offering in your sweet little town is a surprise. Redbud is downtown, across from the historic courthouse in what probably was a downtown mercantile of some fashion. The venue itself is just this side of charming. Nice outside dining on the old sidewalk looking out over the old downtown. Spare interior decor. All organized intelligently in this COVID era, with plenty of spacing, counter ordering with numbered tables well apart and everyone wearing masks. Service is impeccable. The staff bends over backwards to accommodate, and they are small-town-Blanco friendly. Menu is diverse and eclectic beyond what you'd anticipate. They've a wide variety of breakfast and lunch options suitable to a downtown Austin setting. I had a quiche and spicy Cajun andouille soup. That's right, you Austin-elitist troll. In Blanco. Scrumptious. The soup had a reasonably authentic spice blend, beans, celery, etc. My only complaint was that I only had three actual slices of real andouille. That almost cost you a star, Redbud dudes. The quiche was surprisingly light and fluffy, like a good quiche should be. Enough ham, enough spinach, light flakey crust. No flavor dominated. Well executed. My partner had a chicken salad sandwich the size of Cleveland. Chicken salad is, well, chicken salad. But this was really good chicken salad. A little heavy on the mayo, but, after all, it's chicken salad. It was made with care and served up with epic generosity. There is an incredibly charming gift shop attached next door that you skip only at the peril of your mortal soul. Thank you, Redbud folks, for a thoroughly delightful sojourn and lunch. If I've offended anyone in Blanco . . . oh well. Deal with it. read more

Great menu, quick service & great customer service. Inside was cute & very spacious. Lots of customers dining but the food came quickly! Would definitely go back. read more

Stopped in for lunch on a Thursday afternoon - day before the Lavender festival - for a birthday lunch. Food - The table got the veggie burger, regular burger and I ordered the Axis burger. Was told the veggie burger was pure vegan and great for the vegetarian at the table. He put the homemade salsa on it that gave it some kick. The girls split the burger and enjoyed it. On to the Axis burger - a venison piece of meat with melted jack cheese, avocado, onions and a spicy mayo. The only downside was all the flavors hide the venison taste, but it was delicious. It was a tough decision to go with this burger over the French Dip or the Reuben sandwiches. The lady at the counter said the Reuben and Axis were the top 2 selling sandwiches, so I will go with he Reuben next time. Finished off with a birthday cheesecake (without the raspberry sauce). This was a fluffy cheesecake with a great graham cracker crust that was devoured. Atmosphere - It is an open space that you order at the counter and it is brought to the table. Friendly staff and loved having these nice local ladies that were attentive to details, sweet, and prompt with their service. Drinks - They have a bunch of beers on tap (mostly Real ALe) but also a number of bottles; including 6-packs to go. We all got a number of draft beers to wash down the sandwiches. Overall - Try this place out. read more

Redbud Cafe - Birthday fluffy cheesecake - Cafes Near Me - Blanco, Texas

This place is really great. Lots of choices from sandwiches, salads, hot sandwiches, burgers, quiche, lots of beer and alcohol. Great outside seating area. read more

I had the pleasure of a short wait in todays busy atmosphere during my visit at the Redbud Cafe. The food was fresh, well crafted and tasted un-arbitrary. These folks are hospitable with a sense of urgency. Bathrooms are clean. Bar was in the slower side of the business but to be expected for Blancos voted best Margarita. Must try! read more

Homemade + friendly + charm = amazing place. Had me at Excessive Bloody Mary and the Damn Good Old Fashioned. The Reuben was for real and the key lime pie was off the charts. Great food and beer selection, and has the monthly rain totals since 1900 on the wall for that added Texas charm! read more

Fun lunch spot in Blanco with a funky market attached. Great key lime pie! Potato poblano soup hit the spot . Very busy for Sunday lunch.

Wow!! Such a cute welcoming place! The staff is so friendly! The food is outstanding!

Civilizations rose and fell in the time it took to get our basic deli-type sandwiches that were priced double what they were worth. Learn from us, save yourselves the mistake and drive on by. read more

Redbud Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Blanco, Texas

Great little place with a small town atmosphere. The food was very good!! We enjoyed it so much we went out of our way dine there again on our return trip!! Definitely recommend! read more

The food here is good enough that we will make the drive all the way from Cedar Park for lunch on weekends. Sandwiches and burgers are hearty and tasty. The salsa that comes with the chips is surprisingly good - ask for a second portion when you order. Very good selection of Real Ale beers complements the homemade ice tea and other drink offerings. Make sure you save room for desert - wonderful baked goods in the display case to choose from, and they're all tasty. read more

Nice place! The staff is friendly. The chicken salad is decent but is made with too much Mayo. They have a good selection of beers and their cookies are good. The burger, blaze of glory is awesome!!! read more

I have nothing to say about the actual entree because we never got it. We did get our hummus which was simple warmed microwave bagged pita and some sort of weird hummus. I would compare it to pre-chewed food because the consistency is not of hummus I ever had. Luckily I had a sweet tooth so I had a cookie because at the hour mark we still did not have food. By that time my child is losing his mind because he's hungry (we ordered him half a grilled cheese) and no one acknowledged anything. My husband asked about our order and they said it would be another 10mins or so. We asked for our order instead to go. We still didn't have anything and after sitting for over an hour with a hungry child we decided to leave. The one star is because at least we got the money back for the food we never got. There was not much in the way of sorry, and the guy ahead of us also asked for a refund. While they were processing our refund another lady came and asked about her order and was told another 5-7 mins. Maybe this is normal? It wasn't super busy, plenty of tables were open, but I wish we would have had some sort of warning it was so backed up. I ended up having a drink and a cheesecake. Both were ok. This was disappointing because I had high hopes for a salad. read more

Really nice place for lunch. Efficient ordering especially for a group wanting to pay separately. Lots of options that all sound good. I ended up ordering a combination with a pimento cheese sandwich, pear snd bleu cheese salad and Cajun soup. Each item was delicious and I took about half home. Nice store next door too with nice lavender items and a variety of other items. All in all very nice for a ladies lunch. We drove from Fredericksburg which was a lovely drive. read more

The drinks were overpriced and took a very long time. They only tasted okay and weren't bigger than normal, so I don't understand the cost. The food menu was lunch-like, even at dinner time, and we would have liked more choices. The music was great. It's too bad they don't schedule bands during the day (earlier) so that the food matches the occasion. The drink menu is not visible from the ordering line. You'd have to go around the corner to see what the options are. We'd go back for the music, but the restaurant could use some improvements. read more

Most amazing food i have ever eaten. We stumbled upon it, will be going there again, even though 3.5 hours away read more

This was our first visit to Redbud Cafe. We heard the food was excellent. They have a large menu so finding what you like will take a minute. The Reuben sandwich was absolutely delicious. Nice and hot packed with flavor. Staff is very helpful and prompt. read more

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I was really disappointed by my experience at this restaurant. Everything is self-service and a la carte which makes it impossible to excuse or understand their outrageous pricing. A kids' grilled cheese is $8.95 just for the sandwich. No sides or drink is offered to make it a meal. A glass of tea which you get for yourself is $3.50. Service from the cashier was poor, he couldn't have been less welcoming or interested in customer service, but the busser was kind and helpful. Perhaps my expectations of small town Texas hospitality were too high, but I'll never go back to this establishment to find out. read more

I had the meatloaf sandwich which was wonderful. The sourdough bread tasted fresh. I also had the potato salad but it tasted bland. It did not have mustard in it or onion or pickle or hard boiled egg. Maybe I just expect more in a salad than mayonnaise and potatoes. But I will go back and try something else. read more

Pricy and food was ok. Lemonade was delicious and ambiance was good. I have nothing else to add.

I was excited about this place because of the reviews and the place was packed. The service was good, although slow.The food was ok. The drinks were expensive. It had a good atmosphere. Probably would try it again if I was traveling through the area. read more

They have tasty burgers and delicious teas and lemonade! The service is snappy too! Highly recommend going there when in Blanco, especially after a nice swim at Blanco State Park! read more

In town for work, first time in Blanco. I'd done some research, and decided that Redbud was where I wanted lunch. I saw a pic of the Reuben sandwich someone else had posted, and was sold. Got to the restaurant for late lunch around 2 pm, so it wasn't very busy. I ordered my Reuben sandwich, with potato salad for the side. The staff were super friendly and patient with me, and helped me through the ordering process. Service was very quick. The sandwich looked amazing, and I dove in. After my first bite, the words I uttered were "oh, my God!" This seriously had to be the best Reuben I've ever had, and I've had some from real NY delis. The pastrami was sooooo tender. The rye bread was perfectly crispy. The overall taste of the sandwich was spot on, from the slight sweetness of the thousand island dressing, to the tang of the sauerkraut. The one "meh" was the potato salad. I didn't think it was all that...but the Reuben more than made up for it. I live in Kyle, and am already figuring out my next trip to Blanco just so I can have the Reuben again. I can't wait! Definitely recommend!!!! read more

Redbud Cafe - Reuben sandwich. OMG!!! Delicious - Cafes Near Me - Blanco, Texas

An amazing margarita. Worth every penny. Great pickles too. Sandwiches are big, would recommend sharing one if you aren't too hungry. read more

Redbud Cafe - Got the chicken salad and pimento cheese with Turkey. The margarita is second only to my husbands homemade one, very good. Great pickles. - Cafes Near Me - Blanco, Texas

Small town cafe. Great, quality food! Great friendly service! Got a sandwich and chips. A little pricey, but really fresh food and great taste. read more

Stopped in on the way home from a softball tournament. The BEST BURGER I've ever had. Ordered the blanco burger. That jalapeño bun was a great compliment to the inside. Idk what kind of meat they use but damn it was good. They don't have French fries which I thought was odd. However I did order some and they were large diced potatoes. I was hungry af so I didn't really care. My daughter thought the same about her kid burger, which was also huge. Other kiddo had the grilled cheese and it looked amazing. Big thick slices of bread and melted cheese. Gooey! The wife loved her salad. Kids have been asking to go back ever since. The only thing I'd say is that it will be busy and there will be a wait for your food, but it's absolutely worth it. Have a beer or some lavender tea and chill. Way to go y'all! read more

I wish I could give a better rating. The staff was very helpful and nice. Food could be better though. Had a hamburger. The patty was cooked well and tasted good but it was half the size of the giant bun. I was initially served cold potatoes but they jumped at the chance to replace them with hot ones. Unfortunately, they were barely cooked... Some were still pretty raw. Getting them crispy was said not to be an option. Asked for ranch dressing on the side. Sadly it was from a bottle and not very good. These are just some things they could do better. I love the oil cloth table cloth's and that they have added outdoor seating. Just expect a little bit better food for $17 with a drink. This picture is from after I ate a little bit. read more

Redbud Cafe - What's left of my hamburger and potatoes. - Cafes Near Me - Blanco, Texas

A really nice place to visit if you're passing through. A bit pricey but the portions were ample and very good. Live music shortly after we showed up so that was a plus. Don't know if that is a nightly thing or a weekend thing but it was welcomed. Will be visiting again when in the area, that axis burger was delicious. read more

Overpriced I spent 90 on 3 people took almost hour and a half just to get our food I will never come here ever again

This was a fun and very good place to eat. We had a cheese burger and a burger made from deer meat. Both were very good. Loved the coleslaw! Their buns are very good. We also had their cookies, excellent! We would go back anytime. read more

The food was mediocre for a cafe, but my kids wanted a grilled cheese and peanut butter and jelly off of the kids menu as they did not see anything else that they liked. They are a little bit older than 12 years old, but figured the cashier would tell us if we needed to pay extra or if they were not allowed to order off of the kids menu. Once we placed our orders at the counter with no problem we assumed the restaurant was flexible (as many are) with their kids menu policy. Not so! A very unfriendly woman who is probably the manager delivered the kids meals personally to our table and sarcastically sneered to each of the kids, "are youuuuu 12?" as she held their meals just out of reach. My kids were embarrassed and humiliated. They are sweet and we were not trying to scam anyone. We also left tips on our final bill at the cashier when we placed our order when most people probably select "no tip" it was just rude and embarrassed my kids, and it just put a really bad vibe and taste in our mouths literally and figuratively. read more

Stopped in on Monday afternoon and ordered an egg sandwich which was a special. 40 minutes go by and I asked for an update on my food. Five minutes later they come tell me it will be about 10 minutes more to make the sauce. I asked to confirm time. They come back and say it's going to be more than 10 minutes. Waiting over an hour for an egg sandwich is ridiculous. I requested a refund and left. Won't be going back. read more

Delicious fish tacos and coconut macaroons! Actually everything I've ever had there has been delicious. The service is friendly and makes you feel at home. It's a favorite place to meet up with friends on the square in Blanco. The music on Friday and Saturday evenings is an added plus! Overall five star place. read more

The food was really good. It was homestyle cooking which I really enjoy but the service was lacking. We had never been there before so I generally like to ask questions about the menu. We sat down and since it's contactless ordering nobody was coming to the table. I had to get up a couple of times to go ask questions at the counter about particular items on the menu. read more

won't let someone order on the kids meal if they are under 12 years old?! food was fine, service was lacking - difficult to work with. place was cute, but didn't feel very welcoming. was from out of town, wanted to stop for a quick bite...big mistake. read more

Very tasty breakfast sandwiches. Pleasant atmosphere. Friendly, helpful staff. Would like to try this place for lunch.