Mickey & Betsy's Guide to New Braunfels and Gruene

Mickey
Mickey & Betsy's Guide to New Braunfels and Gruene

Food Scene

A place to get that German flavor! 80 beers on tap, great food, and live music
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Krause's Cafe
148 S Castell Ave
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A place to get that German flavor! 80 beers on tap, great food, and live music
Upscale bar with a speakeasy vibe. Handcrafted cocktails and tapas. Located in the historic Prince Solms Inn.
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Sidecar at the Prince Solms Inn
295 E San Antonio St
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Upscale bar with a speakeasy vibe. Handcrafted cocktails and tapas. Located in the historic Prince Solms Inn.
Delicious burgers, handmade ice cream for dessert!
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Tin Top Burgers & Beer
283 S Union Ave
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Delicious burgers, handmade ice cream for dessert!
Our other favorite place for burgers!
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Muck & Fuss Craft Beer and Burger Bar
295 E San Antonio St
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Our other favorite place for burgers!
One of my favorite coffee places in New Braunfels!
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Kora Kora Coffee
2348 Gruene Lake Dr
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One of my favorite coffee places in New Braunfels!
All day coffee and adult beverages in the evening.
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Gruene Coffee Haus
1720 Hunter Rd
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All day coffee and adult beverages in the evening.
Our coffee! Give her a call to get more!
Friday Coffee Roasters
838 Lakeview Boulevard
Our coffee! Give her a call to get more!
Wonderful pizza and big as your head calzones.
Above Ground Pizza
311 Farm to Market Road 306
Wonderful pizza and big as your head calzones.
Try the Boss Hog!
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Inferno's Wood Fired Oven & Spirits
1198 Gruene Rd
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Try the Boss Hog!
We adore this place. Seasonal and artisan brews, plenty of space, live music, and a bakery / deli. They also have wonderful coffee. Family friendly. Bring your own chairs and find a spot under the stars.
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5 Stones Artisan Brewery
11335 FM1863
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We adore this place. Seasonal and artisan brews, plenty of space, live music, and a bakery / deli. They also have wonderful coffee. Family friendly. Bring your own chairs and find a spot under the stars.
One our 2 go-to places vegetarian.
7 Monk's Café- Indian & Mediterranean Café
494 N Seguin Ave
One our 2 go-to places vegetarian.
Amazing, fresh food. Try their quiche!
Naturally Cafe
2302 Gruene Lake Dr
Amazing, fresh food. Try their quiche!
"Big as your head" calzones, great beer selection, and a fun head chef!
Above Ground Pizza
"Big as your head" calzones, great beer selection, and a fun head chef!
Great beer selection, food truck, live music Fri and Sat nites, newly renovated biergarten.
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Faust Brewing Company
499 S Castell Ave
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Great beer selection, food truck, live music Fri and Sat nites, newly renovated biergarten.
Guadalupe is a very fun biergarten - live music, several bars, pizza, and nice grounds. Great for kids as well.
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Guadalupe Brewing Company
1586 Wald Rd
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Guadalupe is a very fun biergarten - live music, several bars, pizza, and nice grounds. Great for kids as well.
Great for breakfast or lunch! Real scratch kitchen, and food to go. Order here for your lunch on the river, just order ahead.
Cravings
712 W San Antonio St
Great for breakfast or lunch! Real scratch kitchen, and food to go. Order here for your lunch on the river, just order ahead.

Sightseeing

Every Saturday from 9am until 1pm you'll find yummy food, all sorts of natural and artisan products, and of course farm fresh produce, eggs, and meat. Some of our favorite vendors are Happy Gut Foods (try the tumeric and carrot sauerkraut), @pantangawilds tea company (Irish breakfast and strawberry teas!), yogurt from Mother Culture (lemon blueberry!) and of course pastries and bread from Uwe's Bakery & Deli.
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New Braunfels Farmers Market
186 S Castell Ave
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Every Saturday from 9am until 1pm you'll find yummy food, all sorts of natural and artisan products, and of course farm fresh produce, eggs, and meat. Some of our favorite vendors are Happy Gut Foods (try the tumeric and carrot sauerkraut), @pantangawilds tea company (Irish breakfast and strawberry teas!), yogurt from Mother Culture (lemon blueberry!) and of course pastries and bread from Uwe's Bakery & Deli.
Delightful little museum filled with the rich history of New Braunfels. The gift shop is perfect for souvenirs of your visit.
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Sophienburg Museum
401 W Coll St
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Delightful little museum filled with the rich history of New Braunfels. The gift shop is perfect for souvenirs of your visit.
Held annually during the first week in November, the "annual salute to sausage" is New Braunfels' version of Oktoberfest. Ten days of sausage, pretzels, beer, and oompah music!
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Wurstfest
178 Landa Park Dr
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Held annually during the first week in November, the "annual salute to sausage" is New Braunfels' version of Oktoberfest. Ten days of sausage, pretzels, beer, and oompah music!
Historic theater in downtown New Braunfels. Always something fun playing there.
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The Brauntex Performing Arts Theatre
290 W San Antonio St
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Historic theater in downtown New Braunfels. Always something fun playing there.
Oldest dance hall in Texas! Be sure to get your tickets early.
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Gruene Hall
1281 Gruene Rd
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Oldest dance hall in Texas! Be sure to get your tickets early.

Outdoor Activities

Ready for a swim? The water is 75 degrees year round!
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Iphakamisa Solms
100 Liebscher Dr
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Ready for a swim? The water is 75 degrees year round!
Fun place to hike and see the Hill Country and Guadalupe River. Close by.
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I-Guadalupe River State Park
3350 Park Rd 31
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Fun place to hike and see the Hill Country and Guadalupe River. Close by.
This is a must see in New Braunfels. See the waters of the Comal spring gurgle out of the rocks, walk the arboretum, ride the train, or visit the aquatic center for a swim in the spring waters.
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I-Pool ye-Landa Park
164 Landa Park Dr
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This is a must see in New Braunfels. See the waters of the Comal spring gurgle out of the rocks, walk the arboretum, ride the train, or visit the aquatic center for a swim in the spring waters.
Our favorite river outfitter
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Rockin 'R' River Rides
1405 Gruene Rd
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Our favorite river outfitter
Great trails, plenty of shade, and close by!
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Purgatory Creek Natural Area
2102 Hunter Road
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Great trails, plenty of shade, and close by!

Fitness

CFNB is a great place to drop in for a workout. Free workouts on Saturday morning with a fun group and excellent coaches.
New Braunfels Crossfit - Sporthalle
CFNB is a great place to drop in for a workout. Free workouts on Saturday morning with a fun group and excellent coaches.