Where to Eat
But First – Coffee! (And Breakfast)
Looking for the best places to start the day at New Braunfels, Texas? Check out our list of the best coffee shops and breakfast options!
Buttermilk Cafe
1324 Common St, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Buttermilk Cafe is a casual, American restaurant in New Braunfels open 7 am to 3 pm daily. The menu focuses on comfort food with an upscale twist, including classics such as eggs and bacon breakfast, pork carnitas tacos, and shirred eggs with heavy cream and bacon. — wanderlog.com
Union Station Diner
512 E San Antonio St, New Braunfels, TX 78130
The diner serves amazing breakfast and lunch plates with train memorabilia as decorations. It is a welcoming and happy place that provides great food at reasonable costs. — wanderlog.com
Krause’s Cafe
148 S Castell Ave, New Braunfels, TX 78130
A German-themed restaurant with beers on tap and American and German fare. It is a popular breakfast spot with choices such as pork schnitzel and eggs, apple fritters, pancakes, oatmeal, hash style Holzmacher Skillet and biscuits with sausage gravy. — wanderlog.com
Naegelin’s German Bakery
129 S Seguin Ave, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Adventurous bakery that specializes in pies, cookies, and pastries. Offers a variety of traditional German baked goods as well as some donuts and kolaches. Is located in the heart of New Braunfels and open early for the best selection. — wanderlog.com
Nicer Dining
Don’t worry, in NB you can still wear shorts and dress casual at even the fanciest places.
Huisache Grill
302 w. san antonio street, New Braunfels, TX 78130
This place is one of our go-to staples. Moderately priced for high quality food. They have a great courtyard area so you can grab some beer or a bottle of wine while you wait on your table. Huisache is beer and wine only but with a great selection. Try the mixed grill if you are a hungry carnivore!
Myron’s Steakhouse
136 N. Castell Ave. New Braunfels, TX 78130
Next door to Macadoos, and a very well-known steak house. Myrons has won awards over many steak houses that encompass the entire San Antonio area so if you want to get out and have a nice steak dinner or lobster you won’t be disappointed!
McAdoo’s
196 N Castell Ave, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Very nice cajun style seafood joint/ oyster bar in one of the coolest buildings in town that used to be the post office. They have great brunch on the weekends that includes a build your own Bloody Mary bar.
The Gruene Door
2360 Gruene Lake Dr. New Braunfels, TX 78130
Gruene’s only casual, fine dining restaurant combining the best in food, service, and atmosphere. Every menu item is prepared 100% in house by our chefs. Open for lunch and dinner, we are the perfect destination for a romantic dinner, birthday celebration, private party, lunch with friends, or just a casual night out.
Soup’s On A.K.A. Lunch!
7 Monks Cafe
494 N Seguin Avenue New Braunfels, TX 78130
Indian and mediterranean food that is super awesome and authentic.
Spud Ranch
118 Common St. New Braunfels, TX 78130
Great option for pick up to bring back to the condo- tons of options for huge loaded baked potatoes (brisket, quesadilla, chicken fried steak, etc.), and they have awesome burgers on Texas toast!
Tin Top Burgers
283 S Union Ave, Ste 101 New Braunfels, TX 78130
Great burgers and beer selection with a small outdoor seating area and playscape for the little ones, and local ice cream shop, Rheas, shares the building for something sweet after dinner.
Muck N Fuss
295 East San Antonio Suite #101 New Braunfels, TX 78130
Burgers, tacos, great draft beer menu, indoor and outdoor seating.
Krause’s
148 S Castell Ave, New Braunfels, TX 78130
A traditional German biergarten. Plenty of seating with 2 large patio areas, very kid friendly, good food with German and traditional American options with a great beer menu. If you are in town on a Saturday, this is our go-to brunch spot because the parking lot also hosts the amazing New Braunfels Farmers market from 9-1. There is typically live music on the second outdoor patio. Our favorite food booth there is Christelle’s Culinary Corner , serving authentic Haitian and Asian Fusions.
Cravings
712 W San Antonio St New Braunfels, TX 78130
Local lunch spot with sandwiches and soups. Simple and very good.
2 Tarts bakery
139 N. Castell, Sweet 300, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Featured on the food network, this bakery has simple breakfast items like kolaches and empanadas, and amazing baked goods like cupcakes, cookies, tortes, and great coffee. They stay open late so it’s a great option for a late-night snack after dinner or bar hopping.
Score’s Sports Bar
223 W San Antonio St, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Burgers, Sandwiches, very quality bar food. Pool tables and many TVs.
Downtown Social
386 W San Antonio St. New Braunfels, TX 78130
Menu has everything from pizza to salads, Multiple TVs, ping pong tables, shuffleboard, pool, a few bowling lanes. Great place to hang out and get some air conditioning after a long day at the river or the pool. It does become 21 and up at some point at night but kids can have plenty of fun before that.
Phoenix Saloon
193 W. San Antonio St, New Braunfels TX 78130
Scriven’s favorite burger in town, and chili that has been featured on the food network. Phoenix is primarily indoors and does play live music at night and turns to a bar. If you are taking kids, go earlier in the afternoon. If you are kid free it’s a great place to start the evening with a burger and a beer with live music, and you’ll be in the middle of downtown.
Dinner is Served!
Alpine Haus
251 S. Seguin Ave, New Braunfels, TX 78130
For a fine dining experience, come to Alpine Haus Restaurant, in New Braunfels, nestled in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. We specialize in Bavarian style cooking with influences from Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
Texas Bistro
1932 S Seguin Ave New Braunfels, TX 78130
Informal restaurant offering generous sandwiches & burgers, plus tacos & seafood dishes.
The Bird Hose TX
1617 New Braunfels Street New Braunfels, TX 78130
Refined American entrees & desserts, plus an afternoon tea, in a charming scene with a shady patio.
Adobe Cafe
124 S. Business IH 35 New Braunfels, TX 78130
We serve out amazing Tex-Mex alongside traditional Mexican favorites, fresh salads and seafood, and scrumptious desserts. Our full bar is ready to help you beat the heat, with a refreshing margarita or one of our other signature cocktails.