Truly great coffee! A couple of girlfriends and I stopped in here for a coffee on our way to other…read morethings. We ended up staying an hour because the chairs and space were so comfortable. Perfect for a catch up session. They have a kids section where the littles can hang out too. We also enjoyed perusing the shop area with some games, gourmet food items & even a fill your own soap/lotion/etc station. The drink menu is vast but the barista helped us hone in on our perfect choices. The pastries looked very tempting too. Can't wait to come back for a slow paced, small town, great coffee experience. Thanks for providing an amazing local gem!

What an adorable coffee shop. The vibe is a small town general store. The service was great. (Don't…read morebe in a hurry, it is not Starbucks) our drinks were better than Starbucks! We also had a coffee cake muffin that was very good. We will definitely be back!

We picked up a few treats from Berdoll Pecan Candy & Gift Company while looking for something to…read morebring home from Cedar Creek. The pecan pralines were rich and buttery without being overly sweet, and the chocolate-covered pecans had a nice crunch. I also grabbed a small bag of roasted pecans for snacking later. There were plenty of gift options around the shop, making it easy to put together a few things for family and friends.

My husband brought me back fudge from "The Nut House" aka Berdoll Pecan Candy & Gift Company. The…read morefudge was delicious. Mint chocolate was my favorite. I'm just disappointed we didn't go there together, and want to go back to see it myself. But for now, the fudge gets 5 stars!

We had dinner at a local restaurant and stopped in Big Top's new location in Hyde Park. Such an…read moreextensive selection....def something for everyone. The owner (?) or manager (?) was in store and was so helpful. He is happy to hear suggestions for any candy they may be missing and willing to try to order. The store was clean, well-organized and we will be back!

What's kool find after a great dinner. We were walking by and stopped in and everyone in my group…read moreleft with a bag of candy. Mine was the biggest !!! The store was super clean and had a great selection of bin and packaged candies. They also have some amazing chocolate pieces in the glass case. I had 6 of the chocolate squares with caramel and sea salt. They were great. The service was great and we even left a suggestion of a candy we like and the said they would try and add it. Overall great place to shop and savor.

Mini girls day had us walking around downtown Bastrop, we walked down Main Street and we're making…read moreour way up the other side when we first noticed a soap shop. When we entered Merc on Main we were pleased to find several shops inside. The first shop has soaps, bath bombs and all kinds of smell goods. The next was The Haven! The coffee menu is what drew us in further but as we were getting ready to leave the owner mentioned baklava. As we got to talking he presented the best looking baklava I've ever seen. It was not thin or tacky "taffy" feeling when we ate it. It was puffy and flakey and smooth like honey. I was in such a hurry to try it I forgot a picture. They're just getting started but I'm excited to go back and see what else they have to offer. Give them a try Yelpers!

Super friendly staff, great food and really cool location right on the water. Definitely will be…read moreback soon!!

This Farmers Market never disappoints. Today we found organic, homemade sourdough bread, salted…read morechocolate chip cookies, gluten-free chocolate, chip cookies, handmade lemon pepper noodles, eggs, goat, milk, yogurt, and hand squeeze, berry lemonade. Seriously we have been here for an hour and a half and I could've been longer. They are always friendly and helpful. It's almost like a mini field trip when I come.

Lots of friendly vendors and variety of different products. It was a sweet little environment with…read morethe live music, kids corner with crafts and various vendors. There was handmade leather products booth, goats milk soaps, candles, veggies and fruits, baked goods, locally sourced meats, dry goods, etc. I will definitely be returning.

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.

LOVE the bodega! They have healthy snacks that are hard to find elsewhere and if you go on Fridays…read moresometimes they have vendors and free samples. Not a huge fan of their matcha, but their pizzas are good, snacks are GREAT, and they have cold beer on tap after a certain hour.

I stopped into this shop during the summer months after picking Thing Two up from summer camp. I…read moreapologize in advance for my naivete, but prior to coming here, I had no idea this brand existed. When I stepped in the door, I was greeted promptly and asked upon arrival if I had frequented the store previously. Of course, the answer was "no". Therefore, I was given a crash course on the brand. To my surprise as an Austinite this is an ATX founded brand (who knew, well, I guess everyone except for me). Although founded in the ATX, this brand uses authentic Mexican Artisans and factories to bring these colorful handbags to life. After getting an introduction, I was offered a glass of champagne, which of course I didn't say no to. When walking around the store, consumers will see hand-stiched leather in vibrant patterns. Each handbag, satchel, crossbody, wallet, etc. has intricate beadwork and are of high quality craftsmanship and designed for durability. Aside from the bags, this store has smaller items to include key chains and notebooks. Each display in the store is artistic in a way that shows creativity and efficient brand merchandising. After about 40 minutes of browsing, drinking champagne and indulging in sweets, I elected to purchase a clutch which was a last season bag. Because of this, it was $90 less than what I would have paid the season prior. However, it should be noted, the store has current and last season bags and accessories. The staff working will advise consumers upon entering which tables and shelves have sale/prior season items. The service here was akin to the type of service I receive when shopping at Saks or Niemans but just a tinny step below, which makes sense as this store is more of an affordable luxury store as opposed to a high-end end luxury store. If in Smithville, ATX or Katy, this store is definitely worth a visit if only for the champagne and treats! #supportlocal #supportMexicanArtisans

What a great store! It is beautiful and the staff are very friendly and attentive. Loved the…read moreclearance section too! A great selection and at very discounted prices! It's pretty far from the Austin area but worth the drive to Smithville.

Stopped here for sno cones and Italian ice (cute little sno cone truck parked next to a market)…read more The owners were friendly and had great suggestions. I had a strawberry shortcake with cream sno cone, and my fiancé had cotton candy Italian ice- both were hefty servings and delicious! So glad we stopped in and would definitely return and recommend for a quick, sweet treat!