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    The Mess Around

    4.1 (135 reviews)
    InexpensiveSandwiches, Cafes
    Open • 7:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Lana Y.

    This was a welcomed find when arriving in New Braunfels. We were going to check out the farmers market but wanted a bite to eat and a cup of coffee or two before going. There is indoor and outdoor seating at Crosswalk Coffeehouse & Cafe. There was a short line when we got there but they helped people quickly and we were able to find a table outside to sit at. I ordered a breakfast sandwich and my hubby got a cinnamon roll. The guy behind the counter didn't put it on a plate but instead put it in a paper bag, that was kinda weird since he knew were going to eat there...but ok, my husband didn't seem to mind. Food was good. Coffee was delicious. There was also a dispenser of cold water free to customer set up inside by the coffee fixings. There is street parking and possibly a small parking lot behind the building. Great spot!

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    Dixie B.

    Hubby and I ordered Breakfast Bowls and Lattes, and were pleased with both. You get plenty of food in the Breakfast Bowl. We ordered additional items, but didn't need them. I would have preferred bacon strips to the crumbled bacon product used. The coffee was nice - hot and flavorful. The atmosphere is cozy, and even on a cold day, we were comfortable with the temperature inside. However, there is only one bathroom, so you may have to wait. We will definitely go back when we're in New Braunfels. I think you should try it!

    Deanne G.

    Loved our cappuccinos and Cuban sandwich. Like the outside tables. I would have loved the cappuccino to have been served in a actual cappuccino cup, instead of paper when dining in. Great for breakfast and lunch not sure about dinner. I think the dinner menu could be a little better dinner options but I'll give it a try.

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    Sabine F.

    We stopped there for a cup of coffee. It was much better than Starbucks. They have outdoor seating that is nice.

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    Denise T.

    The NOLA was so good. There is a good amount of outdoor seating. I would totally come here again.

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    Todd S.

    Best patio for coffee in town. Great food and drinks...wish the staff was friendlier. That's all this place is missing. 2 out of 6 will actually greet you and appreciate you stopping by. There are a couple of servers that seem to hate working there or should not be working in the service industry. They glare while watching you sign the tip on the tablet(I always feel compelled to tip well, but they don't deserve it). On the Grind, Gruene coffee Haus, and Kora Kora have the best, friendliest, most welcoming servers. Crosswalk should take notes.

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    Penny L.

    This was an amazing delight. We had the bagel and lox, along with the Cuban sandwich with a side of tomato soup. I would swear the taste of the Cuban sandwich felt every bit authentic. The lox tasted fresh as can possibly be. I would totally come back from CA for this.

    Rachel S.

    If I could give this establishment negative stars I would. Today on Christmas Eve, me and three of my favorite girlfriends met here for coffee, mimosas and food. For an hour we laughed, cut up and were really enjoying each others company. We were asked by an employee, Steve, to keep it down and be quiet. He then proceeded to tell us that our laugher was keeping customers from coming inside. We were the only customers sitting inside. We were mortified and extremely saddened by his comments. As we headed outside to leave he followed us and told us we were banned for life from ever coming back. As a local business owner, he apparently doesn't know that laughter and fun brings business.

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    The food was great! Wr really enjoyed sitting out on the patio and the service was great too!

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    3 years ago

    Just stopped in for some coffee before heading out of town. Service was good. The restaurant was clean. And the coffee tasted great.

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    Cute place for a coffee or beer. There's a nice selection of kolaches and baked goods. Outdoor seating is great in the summer. Recommended.

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    3 years ago

    We love going to crosswalk! The patio is amazing and the food is delicious. The family that owns it is the sweetest. Highly recommend!

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    4 years ago

    Good breakfast sandwiches. Good coffee. Nice staff. Very small dining room. Great location. Breakfast Croissants

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    Chicken salad sandwich is made fresh daily. Very good. I will come back and try bagel and lox! Glad I found this place on the square!

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    Hard to find healthy food when traveling. I was passing through Gruene and drove past this place…read moreonce. I was struck by the outside and what the door said- "Good Food Good Mood." It's true! I buzzed through the neighborhood next door, turned around, and promised not to pass it again. The inside was apparently just redone. The two kids working were super kind and patient with my multiple orders as I became increasingly smitten with this place. I started with carrot cake and a Grapefruit Rambler sparkling water. The perfect snack. Sweet and just the right amount of frosting. I went back to order a turkey and havarti wrap with a side of pasta salad. It was plenty big and very fresh. A perfect healthy dinner for my flight home. I also got a thumbprint cookie which tasted like vegan short bread. Minesh, the new owner, came out to talk with me and he was so honest and welcoming about his efforts to make this cafe a success. I gathered it was his kids who were working. Truly a lovely place. I can't recommend it enough and hope I get the chance to go back some day if I ever find myself in Gruene again.

    4.5! This was a tasty, healthy local lunch! Good value too, not overly expensive. The food was…read morefresh and we ate every drop. My salad dressing was kind of warm, I wish it was cold, but otherwise that, I highly recommend! Also, the owner (this is my assumption) had a lovely English accent!

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    La Panadería Bakery Café

    4.3(587 reviews)
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    Thank you Jando CM for the incredible Yelp recommendation …read more My fave place this year! It was also rated top 10 bakery Cafe according to USA today . Came on a Saturday at 2pm for some tortas . I can see why it has such good reviews.Service was so friendly and helpful. No lie .That was the best lentil soup I have ever had and I don't even like lentils.It was served perfectly hot with small bits of onion and carrots with a delicious not overly salted broth. I would drive another 3 hours just for that soup! The grilled chicken torta was sooo good . It had smashed avocado lime mash with greens and Swiss cheese. Minus the mayo for me and I could not stop eating it. The Mexican sourdough was so good that we went back and ordered 4 rolls to take home to Htown with us. Lightly toasted on outside with a soft center. Perfection! Cappuccino came out steaming hot with cute decorated heart motif. Good balance of milk and expresso. Easy to get to location with plenty of parking.Line moved fast and food came out quickly. Will absolutely return when back in town.

    I discovered this place by accident at their downtown location and immediately fell in love with…read moreit. Everything looked amazing, and so much of it is made in-house. Since this location was closer, a friend and I decided to give it a try. I ordered the Mexican Cubana with lentil soup and a Banana Nut Matcha Latte. The Cubana was absolutely out of this world. Everything about it was perfect. The lentil soup was also very good, although my friend ordered the black bean soup, and I think I might have been missing out. LOL. The sandwich and soup are definitely on the higher end price-wise, but I wouldn't let that stop you. There is plenty of value in the meal, and the sandwich is incredibly hearty. Both my friend and I had to take half of ours to go, which is something I seldom do. The Banana Nut Matcha Latte, however, was not for me. At $7.50, I expected more and would probably skip it next time. The atmosphere was very nice. They have indoor and outdoor seating; the restaurant was very clean, and even though it was extremely busy, there was still enough room to move around comfortably. They also have a coffee bar that doubles as a regular bar. Unfortunately, the customer service experience is what brought my rating down to 3 stars--and I honestly considered giving it 2.5. I understand this was a busy Saturday morning, especially with the restaurant being near a major entertainment and shopping area. We waited in a line outside, which did not bother me. The bigger issue was what happened once we got inside. Everyone enters the same line, moving first through the pastry counter--AND THE PASTRIES ARE HEAVEN!--before eventually reaching the register to order and pay. You are then given a table number and your food is delivered to you. I've been to plenty of restaurants that operate this way, but the flow here felt unnecessarily chaotic. Everyone was placed into the same line regardless of whether they were dining in, ordering food to go, or simply stopping in for pastries. I think having separate service areas or lines could help tremendously. It was also obvious that some of the staff were overwhelmed by how busy things had become. Unfortunately, that frustration seemed to spill over into some customer interactions, and a few employees came across as less than warm or welcoming. It may simply have been a difficult morning, but it definitely affected our experience. The bright spot was having the opportunity to speak with the manager on shift, Ms. Charisma. She was professional, empathetic, and genuinely listened to my concerns. She did not make excuses or try to justify what happened. She offered to compensate us for our meal, which we declined, but I truly appreciated the gesture. I wasn't looking for a free meal. I wanted another great experience that would make me excited to come back. Before this visit, I had been to the downtown location twice, and both experiences were fantastic. I had actually considered it one of the best cafes I'd found in San Antonio so far. That's why this visit was especially disappointing. I was excited to introduce a friend to a place I enjoyed so much, only to have a very different experience. Maybe it is location-dependent. Maybe it was simply the time of day or an especially difficult Saturday morning. What makes it frustrating is that the food itself was outstanding--a perfect 10/10. I was completely satisfied with my meal, but the service experience made it difficult to fully enjoy it. The location is also great, in a newer shopping center near La Cantera Resort and Six Flags. Parking wasn't terrible, although weekends can be challenging. I imagine it would be much easier during the week. Overall: Food: 5/5 Atmosphere: 5/5 Service: Needs improvement Overall: 3/5 Thank you, Ms. Charisma, for taking the time to listen and for handling the situation with professionalism and empathy. Because of that interaction, I am willing to give this location another chance.

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    3.3(194 reviews)
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    Quick service. Picnic tables and booths. I had a turkey…read moreprovolone sandwich with wonderful onion rings. Hubby had a jalpeno cheeseburger with tots. Also great. Daughter chise the chicken fried steak sandwich which was huge!! Well over the bun and delish. Granddaughter liked the chicken tenders and fries. She loved the white gravy; even ate it plsin with a fork. Casual Family friendly Plenty of parking

    Back in 2011, I had a heart attack while eating a burger at the Longhorn Café on Rittiman Rd and…read morespent most of the next week in ICU recovering. And yet, I keep coming back and eating more burgers - that's how good they are. The Big Juicy is a classic and you can dress it up however you wish. I love how my tator tots and fried okra are always served piping hot, like they just came out of the fryer and they haven't been sitting under a heat lamp in the back of the kitchen. And they are always so crispy - I assume they change the fryer oil frequently or they must clean it really well. I have a bone to pick with their chicken fried steak. In the land of great CFS, they shouldn't serve one that had been in the freezer a few moments earlier. In this part of the country, it's hand-breaded or nothing. Having said that, it's not bad, just not as good as it could or should be. Their club sandwich reminds me of one my grandmother used to make for me when I was a kid - perfectly toasted bread and no scrimping on the meat and cheese. Longhorn Café is more or less high quality fast food, but don't expect super quick service. Sometimes it can take 10 minutes for your order to come out. But then again, most of the time it's worth the wait.

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