AMAZING BRISKET!!!! Just incredible!! I stumbled on this gem by accident - wasn't even sure what…read morekind of establishment it was - was actually looking for coffee LOL! Took a chance and went in Bc it looked so inviting and I was worn out from all the driving on the Willow City Loop checking out the wildflower superbloom. They had 2 things on the menu (they're very new - just opened a few weeks ago) - pulled pork sandwich or bbq brisket sandwich. I opted for the brisket and HOLY COW - I grew up in Texas and Lousiana and this might actually take the top spot as best brisket I've EVER had!!! It's soft and just melts in your mouth - smoked and cooked flawlessly - and the sauce - perfect blend of Smokey bbq flavor and a slight hint of hot spicy bite - it was just phenomenal. Mike knows what he's doing behind the pit to be sure!! And it comes piled so high on that lovely Texas toast that there's no way you'll be eating it with your hands - you're gonna need tools lol! It comes with chips - and this day I had a choice of additional side btwn Blue Apple Slaw (which was coleslaw with blue cheese, apples, walnuts etc) and Mexican Street Corn. I opted for the corn Bc I am not a fan of blue cheese. So - the corn threw me off a bit - I was expecting it to be warm but it was cold?? Once my brain got over the confusion I liked it lol! It had cilantro and tomatoes and a nice dressing - it was more like a kind of corn salad - pretty good! I did hear them accommodating a couple that came in and didn't want bbq so they may have other choices - like for picky eaters or kids for example - such as ham and cheese I think. The staff were so so sweet and friendly - totally warm and charming! The location is kinda out of the way - it's very rural which I imagine is why they're only open on weekends. But it's absolutely perfect if you're visiting the area to drive the Willow City Loop for the views and wildflowers- Bc there isn't really anything else around there in terms of businesses. They had plenty of parking on a gravel lot. Bathrooms were cute and spotless. The cafe itself is too cute and the ambiance is very comfy - lots of cozy seating and nice windows - felt like I was eating at family's house! They also had some nice outside seating but was too chilly for me.

Originally posted 4-26-21. We were on the wildflower driving tour and came to a T in the road. One…read moreway was the wildflowers and one was a small, nice looking building of some sort and I thought I saw someone standing at a microphone singing, so we put the flowers on hold and turned right. Turns out it was a restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. The musicians were singing outside in the seating area so we entered the building to find a nicely clean place that smelled slightly of brisket and BBQ. Bathrooms were spotless, always a critical part of my reviews because it shows how they do business. Small menu; brisket or pulled pork sandwich, Ribeye steak sandwich or pizza. Some unique sides are also on the menu as you get two with each entrée ordered. We chose the brisket sandwich with unique corn and potato salad. The DW had the apple/blue cheese sloe slaw and the corn too. The sides were great; different than normal and unique flavors that worked well together. The brisket was good but I have to say the day before I had Franklin's brisket in Austin and as most of you know, it's rated the best in the US most times. It is tough to follow up a world class BBQ joint like that. The meat was tender, a little on the dry side but it was early morning and they were just getting started. The 4 star rating was for two things; one the service was slow but they have a Chef that was doing the kitchen and the wine bar and a server/order taker. Twenty minutes was not too bad when you think about it. The Chef came outside and checked on everyone which we thought was nice. The second thing was they put BBQ sauce on my brisket sandwich. NEVER, NEVER put sauce on the sandwich, put it on the side and let the customer decide. The sauce was good but it hides the true flavor of the brisket. The entertainment was nice. Two Texas Country guys starting out sang with just a guitar covering some on the original work and covers for others. One of them; Clay Caster, has promise with a smooth voice and good stage presence. Try this place, I'll come back and with time they will sort everything out.

I met Chris Vogel from Fat Ass Ranch & Winery at HEB. We had a good talk about the brewery and…read moreWinery. I sampled all the different beers. He invited me out to Fredericksburg for a tour and true tasting. Their place on the website looks amazing. http://www.fatassranch.com Chris was very knowledgeable and I look forward to visiting them soon.

We visited Fat Ass Winery for our anniversary and had such a great time! The customer service was…read moreexcellent--everyone was super friendly and made us feel welcome right away. They've got some really fun and quirky decor that made for perfect photo ops (seriously, bring your camera!). We also tried the beer flight, which was a pleasant surprise--great selection and really well priced. It was the perfect spot to relax, have a few laughs, and enjoy the day. Highly recommend stopping by if you're in the area!

Love Dutchman's! Great meats, sides and customer service!! I'm so glad I don't live far from it.read more

Close it down! It hasn't improved since my last review. Only wish we could give negatives. Since…read morethe parents have passed, it's grease & salt.

The service and food were great! Kids enjoyed petting the animals!!! Just a bit up the road from…read morethe Wine Vineyard.

Stopped in for Friday steak & oysters night before heading over to Luckenbach for their Friday free…read moredance! Enjoyed live music, cold beer, excellent food, and attentive & friendly staff. Don't forget to pet the goats! And don't skip this hidden gem when you're in the area!

We visited on a Saturday with our dog. Plenty of free parking in their private lot. The grounds are…read morespacious with outdoor seating in the sun or shade - you can bring your own camp chairs or blankets to sit on or there were some picnic tables too. In the tasting building, there are clean bathrooms and plenty of tables and chairs. There are food options but we didn't try any food this visit. We were offered small samples prior to picking our wine. All of the wine we tried was excellent. We like dry red wine. The staff were friendly and accommodating.

Stumbled upon Westcave on our route to Fredericksburg - it was one of our favorites. We opted to…read moretry the beer flights and absolutely loved all of them. We ordered the pulled pork nachos to share and it was unbelievable - generous topping to nacho ratio with very unique toppings of slaw, pickles and pulled pork combination. It was a nacho plate to remember! Highly recommend stopping by for a beer flight + food.

Bought this bottle 10 years ago to celebrate anniversary. Kept in wine refrigerator. Cork intact…read morewith crystals and fresh. Smooth and fruity.

One of my best memories is being taken here on my birthday! This place is absolutely beautiful. The…read moreflowery fields to complement the beautiful building. Such a gorgeous place! They are extremely kind and informative here on the types of vine your drinking, notes, and what goes with it. They did offer charcuterie boards which were a little spendy but well worth it! Everything here was great and I can't wait to visit again!

This place was absolutely delicious. Just googled a lunch spot on my way out of Fredericksburg and…read morethis came up. Saw a lot of bragging about the burger and decided to challenge that lol we parked and were walking up to the door and were immediately greeted. Even opened the door for us. We were asked if it was our first time and when we said yes we got the run down on the specials and how the drinks work. Everyone was super nice and attentive. Our waiter was on point. We felt so welcome. I got a cheeseburger double, my son got a hamburger and his mom got a ribeye sandwich they had on special. We all loved every bite. And the basket of hand cut fries topped it off. This food was delicious. So worth the trip. It stayed busy while we were there. And I see why. The atmosphere was very welcoming because the staff was. Seemed like everyone was enjoying themselves just being here. This place is pretty out the way but if I'm ever near Fredericksburg again I'll 100% return.

If you enjoy a nice drive out to a cool spot with some darn good food, you'll like this one…read more Get there early! They aren't fast and as folks trickled in we watched some folks get way too upset at the wait, but good food takes some time. The burger is very good. I had the Cover Burger (featured on the cover of TX Monthly) and added a patty, which they had no issue with, and they even suggested I try their burger challenge if I was REALLY hungry. I may, or may not, have agreed to give it a try some time. Only been once but we swore it was one worth going back to! Oh, sweet potato waffle fries...fan-freaking-tastic.

Warm and welcoming. Fun staff! The wine is high quality and award winning and it shows. They have…read morewon international and local competitions.

We really enjoyed it here! Staff was very nice, and the tastings were great…read more My fiance got the Orange Muscat, I got the red tasting. There were things I liked and didn't. It's nice to have true variety in flavors and I really enjoy that about it here. I really liked the Aglianico! I wish they had barstools because you just stand at the bar during your tasting unless you take a seat in the seating area. We like the bar though.