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Independent Food & Drink in Texas

12 hand-picked spots. No chains. No sponsored rankings.

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Leo's Italian Grill

Authentic Italian scratch cooking done right.

Texas Coffee Works

Fresh-roasted coffee and house-made pastries in Bastrop.

LeJeune's Boudin and Cracklins

Homemade Cajun boudin, cracklins, and gumbo from a small takeout counter in Bastrop.

Frontier Cellars

Winery in Smithville with waterfront seating, wine tastings, and weekend live music.

Kyoto Sushi & Ramen

Restaurant / Dining

Tucked away in a strip mall, Kyoto serves up authentic, rich ramen broths and fresh sushi rolls. It delivers big-city flavor profiles without the Austin traffic or downtown price tag.

Market and Café with Games

Market, café, and game venue rolled into one Bastrop spot.

Pluto’s Wine Bar

Wine Bar & Restaurant

Veteran owned wine bar, bottle shop, and chef driven restaurant in downtown Bastrop

Cedar's Coppice

Bastrop's cozy vintage cafe and wine bar, Cedar's Coppice

Numero28 Bastrop

Numero28 in Bastrop: A beloved Italian oasis of flavor.

Bastrop Donuts 95

Bite into the best donuts in Bastrop at Bastrop Donuts 95.

Piney Creek Chop House

Steakhouse & Piano Bar

602 Brewing Company

Restaurant & Brewery

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