My kiddo loves this place because of the genius playground out front. Makes for a fun family…read moredinner! Food is always pretty good! I would like a few healthier options, but the sandwiches can fill that gap a little. Order at the counter and they call your name when it's ready. Only thing that we really hate that keeps us from going here more often is the water- it's so gross the fountain drinks can't mask the taste of it in the ice. We try to only go here when we have planned to get dinner out so we can bring our own water.

Pockets Grille is super delicious. We received the best service by Mekala. Mekala has the best…read morepersonality and could handle our jokes. I ordered the wings and they were perfect. Great flavor and highly recommend. Inside is super nice... don't forget to check out the drinks up front with the WD40 in there staying cool...(talking piece when asked what that means) Thank you Mekala... she treated us like VIP

Food was VERY good!! We had a hard time deciding what we were okay with finishing there while we…read moresat and what to take to go because it was all so good! Pancakes are big and fluffy, very yummy! Service at first was a bit slow, but we noticed the main chef was working extremely hard, moving with a purpose, and calling food orders ready. We noticed the staff in the front were working very hard and on multiple tasks, While remaining calm and very polite to the guest. So we began to understand why the service was a bit slow, but by the time we took the first bite of our food we realized we would have waited a lot longer and not cared. Ambiance is comfortable, they have a cafe 10 yr old black cat that wonders around, very friendly with children.

Never a disappointment. Good food. Good folks. Good Smithville Texas vibes. Always like to see…read morethe specials for the week.

I never drive to Houston TX ( in my case today Richmond, TX near Houston) without staying at…read more Weikells Bakery. It's historic and a staple in LaGrange, TX. They are known for their kolaches and pastries. They also have an assortment of goods including clothing, beverages, deli and a whole host of snacks. I purchased two pigs-n-a-blanket and pecan cinnamon roll. So delicious... Saturday was quite busy at the bakery. It formed a pretty pleasant environment.

Once again, headed down to see my parents. Always stop in to get poppyseed pockets for my dad and…read morefruit kolaches for my mom. The bathrooms are always clean. They have a nice store, it's a little more than a convenient store and bakery. There's all types of homemade pastries of breads along with a deli. I enjoy stopping here. It's just hard to pick out what you want cause I would like to have one of everything. Once you're able to pick out what you want the trick is getting it to a destination without you eating all of it. I have to put it in the back on the floorboard so it's out of my reach.

A must stop if you are traveling between Houston and Austin on Hwy 71. I'm usually a Bucees guy,…read morebut this place specializes in something that the beaver doesn't. Kolaches! Arguably one of the greatest foods ever invented. Atleast in my world. How can you go wrong with bread filled with sweet or savory fillings? Hruska's is about halfway between Houston and Austin and a perfect rest stop to fill up on gas, use the clean facilities, grab a snack or indulge in their amazing baked goods. They are steeped in history and have been around for decades passing along the family recipes. It's obviously improved structurally over the years from a country store and looks like a modern gas station now. It's always pretty busy every time I have stopped in, but they are a well oiled machine and keep the masses moving with excellent customer service. They have all your gas station essentials like snacks and beverages. What sets them apart is their bakery. Here, they label their kolaches as the traditional fruit filled variety. I like them, but they are never my first choice. I love the ones with meat inside. Here, they label these as pigs in a blanket. They have a large variety of both. I usually go for a regular sausage and cheese, but over here, they sell a delicious pan sausage kind. On top of all their sweet and savory baked goods, they also sell burgers on the grill. Their burgers have made it to the Texas Monthly Top 50 burger spots. I have yet to try it. Overall, this is an always stop place for me. I highly recommend stopping here to stretch your legs and enjoy a delicious pastry while you're at it. I will definitely be back.

Great half way stop between Houston and Austin. Friendly gas stop / local bakery with a Texas…read moreSouthern Hospitality vibe. Gas prices were reasonable for being directly off 71 and service was friendly. Plenty of snacking choices with a local bakery with signature kolaches and Danish. Worth a look !!

OMG! I was not a fan of pizza, that is until I got a meat lover's pizza from Reba's. The crust, not…read moretoo thin and not too thick; Crispy, yet tender and the meat was oh so flavorful, my pizza was baked to perfection. (FYI, I live in San Antonio and am very tempted to take a road trip for my next yummy slice.) Then there dessert...well, located within a rocks throw of Brenham, you know what to expect, and it ain't just yummy cookies and cake. Yes, ladies and gentlemen (drumroll) you guessed it...BLUE BELL ICE CREAM!! Spoiler alert they failed to have my favorite daiquiri ice but you're not going to lose me over that. (Hint: just saying for future options. I'll be on the lookout next time I'm rolling down 290 East.) All good and well, the girls behind the counter were attentive and nice. And the restaurant rang of a good place to go after a go hometown Buffalo's Friday night football game. (This is Texas you know.) Thanks Reba (if there is a flesh and blood Reba out there) for expanding to your latest downtown location. LOVE IT!

Reba's is easy to find and quite convenient. It's a large restaurant with a very nostalgic feel…read more The place is open and lots of seating. Music is great! We grabbed a menu and sat down. I noticed it's a bit limited on burgers and sandwiches but perhaps good for the area and easy for the staff to make. We ordered and added some pies, paid in cash for the discount and left to fill our cups. The cashier and another employee had conversations amongst themselves while we were ordering and paying. Felt a bit awkward since we didn't want to interrupt their hugging and or whatever they were doing. The sweet tea stayed mostly empty but lots of unsweetened tea. We dove right into our pies first. The Almond Joy didn't taste like the candy bar as much as an amaretto coconut pie but really good! The buttermilk pie was really good too. I ordered the chicken poblano "burger". The lettuce was sadly very soggy as was the whole sandwich. Thankfully the bun was toasted because there was way too much mayo. I noticed right away that it was just bland. The chicken was thick which is great but it was bland on bland on bland. No poblano flavor. I looked for the peppers. They were grilled/sautéed and thin. Soggy sitting under the lettuce. No flavor. The fries weren't anything special but the crunch. The tea was sadly tasteless as well. I really wish there was more to say. My mom's sandwich was just sort of...there. Nothing special to talk about. I'd go again for pie and coffee alone and only if I was desperate for something to eat. There may be better places to eat in town. It's slow paced inside. Good to watch cars go by and imagine what the place looked like years ago.

Looks like a popular local spot. Lots of people still having lunch at 2:00. I ordered the Italian…read morebut they were out of Italian bread so she put it on a hoagie roll. The sandwich comes with a pickle spear and a bag of Lays. It was a good sandwich but quite a lot of bread on that roll. My husband ordered a half turkey sandwich and a cup of tomato basil soup. He liked the sandwich but the soup was thin and too sweet. The service was super fast. We had our food in about 5 minutes. The place was pretty cute and looked clean. They had fresh lemons out for your water if you like it. They have a Blue Bell ice cream counter if you need a little sweet to follow. I would return if we get back through town at meal time.

Variety abounds! We ate lunch here after visiting the Quilt…read moreMuseum. So much to choose from. We ended up with a deli sandwich and a Caesar salad, both with a side cup of broccoli cheddar soup. Gal who took our order was very helpful when asked about menu items. We enjoyed the country comfy vibe. Reminded me of places I would eat at back home in Indiana. Thank you all for an incredible culinary experience. We will be back next time we head over to La Grange.

Hadn't been in a while but decided to stop by Saturday for lunch with my family. Service was great,…read morefriendly and attentive. We all ordered different sandwiches, burgers and a salad and everyone was very happy either their meals. The salad was large and packed full of ingredients which is always appreciated. The burger was large and juicy and my son throughly enjoyed it. They were a little light on the fries as a side though. Overall, very happy with our food, prices and service and can't wait to go back and try their Sunday brunch.

What an amazing place and I love that it honors the men and women protecting our streets and…read morecountry. The brunch was very tasty and presented very well. The atmosphere was relaxed with knowledgeable and attentive wait staff. I can't wait to go back to Pour It Forward.

The food is AMAZING and the service is GREAT as well!!! Overall it is a WONDERFUL place to eat!!!read more

I wanted to thank the staff for making my last two Friday's feel special…read more I am new to Texas and have been wanting to come and try out this spot. I'm also a first time mom and not working currently so my funds are low for spending. The staff (shout out to the ones I've met so far) Kevin, Brittany and Terrance took the time to explain how the cafe works. so many delicious options, I went with the jalapeno popper omelette which did not disappoint. Brittany helped navigate a coffee I would enjoy and I did! Try the Vietnamese iced coffee so good. my daughter and I sat outside and met Terrance, who came right up and introduced himself. made sure we were doing good and dj'd some great tunes. I'm not sure who was at the counter today but she was lovely. thank you all for the experience and great food

This place is SO awesome, definitely worth at least stopping by and checking out…read more My partner and I were looking for a spot for him to grab a bite to eat on our way to our cabin. Just happened yo stumble upon The Gas Station and decided to check it out. If you love horror films, you'll dig this place. They have so many cool things inside. Tons of rad horror toys and posters and just stuff! I had so much fun just checking everything out. We were quick to find out that it was also one of the filming locations of the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre. The gentleman at the counter was so enthusiastic and informative! It was awesome hearing him geek out over stuff with my boyfriend. After we geeked out over everything, we ordered a brisket plate with a side of coleslaw and beans. Food came out pretty fast. They don't have a dining area inside, but out back they have some picnic tables. He dug into his plate on site. Everything was pretty darn good, especially for a place called 'The Gas Station' hah. Recommend checking out this spot whether you looking for a bite or looking for some cool horror stuff.

Came on a Sunday afternoon with some friends after going to the state park. This was recommended by…read moresomeone since it was the location that Texas chainsaw massacre was filmed lol) when you go inside to order it feels like you're in a Halloween store if you're into that. You would never think this place sells decent barbecue. Honestly not half bad. They had just finished roasting chicken when we got there and the breast I was given was massive!!! I couldn't finish all of it lol. I also had the brisket which was super yummy! They have two bbq sauces- a regular and a ghost pepper one. I only tried the regular but my friends like the ghost pepper one. The sides were ok... I would opt for potato salad. Chili was meh. Overall not a bad experience. Food came out quick and the outdoor patio out back is nice enough, a lot of flies though.

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 :(

Took a trip out to Bastrop and this shop is cute. They have great protein bars and I got a water…read morebut will come back for a coffee next time I'm in the area.