Guidebook for Bryan
Food Scene
It's just down the road and has a varied menu including wood fired pizza. This is a long-time locally owned restaurant that's not part of a chain. It has a nice bar as well.
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Café Eccell
4401 S Texas AveIt's just down the road and has a varied menu including wood fired pizza. This is a long-time locally owned restaurant that's not part of a chain. It has a nice bar as well.
First Watch is open for breakfast and brunch. Although it's apparently part of a chain it's a fun place for breakfast and brunch w a healthier and more updated menu than your usual diner.
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First Watch
4501 S Texas AveFirst Watch is open for breakfast and brunch. Although it's apparently part of a chain it's a fun place for breakfast and brunch w a healthier and more updated menu than your usual diner.
It's Denny's! What can you say? It's close, it's a diner, and it's always open. Be prepared for very long waits on gameday weekends, parents' weekend, or any other event weekend since it's so close to campus.
Denny's
607 Texas AveIt's Denny's! What can you say? It's close, it's a diner, and it's always open. Be prepared for very long waits on gameday weekends, parents' weekend, or any other event weekend since it's so close to campus.
This IHOP location is older and small, which means it gets busy and backed up quickly. The food is good diner food. Be prepared for very long waits on gameday weekends, parents' weekend, or any other event weekend since it's so close to campus.
IHOP
758 N Earl Rudder FwyThis IHOP location is older and small, which means it gets busy and backed up quickly. The food is good diner food. Be prepared for very long waits on gameday weekends, parents' weekend, or any other event weekend since it's so close to campus.
Starbucks
601 E Villa Maria RdThis is the closest Starbucks to our house.
This Starbucks is in Northgate and may be convenient for you if you are attending a Texas A & M event since it is across the street (University Drive) from campus. It can have long wait times on event weekends and may or may not have available seating when you visit. There are always plenty of students parked in seats for extended periods.
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Starbucks
601 E Villa Maria RdThis Starbucks is in Northgate and may be convenient for you if you are attending a Texas A & M event since it is across the street (University Drive) from campus. It can have long wait times on event weekends and may or may not have available seating when you visit. There are always plenty of students parked in seats for extended periods.
Blue Baker is a local chain. It's a breakfast/brunch/lunch restaurant as well as a bakery. Soup, sandwiches, salads, and a variety of baked goods. Definitely worth a try if you like that type of selection.Generally you will be able to find seating as it's very close to the house but a bit further away from Texas A & M--too far for students to walk from campus.
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Blue Baker
201 Dominik DrBlue Baker is a local chain. It's a breakfast/brunch/lunch restaurant as well as a bakery. Soup, sandwiches, salads, and a variety of baked goods. Definitely worth a try if you like that type of selection.Generally you will be able to find seating as it's very close to the house but a bit further away from Texas A & M--too far for students to walk from campus.
This sandwich shop is in Northgate next to Starbucks. The sandwiches are tasty if a bit overpriced in my opinion, but there's usually ample seating and it's convenient if you're waking around Northgate. Can get loud and crowded at lunchtime. Parking may be an issue if you're in a car.
Potbelly Sandwich Shop
409B University DrThis sandwich shop is in Northgate next to Starbucks. The sandwiches are tasty if a bit overpriced in my opinion, but there's usually ample seating and it's convenient if you're waking around Northgate. Can get loud and crowded at lunchtime. Parking may be an issue if you're in a car.
This Domino's location delivers to the house. Just specify that you're in the garage apartment and turn the porch light on.
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Antonio's Pizza
104 College Main StThis Domino's location delivers to the house. Just specify that you're in the garage apartment and turn the porch light on.
This Hungry Howie's location delivers to the house. Just let them know you're in the garage apartment and turn on the porch light'
Hungry Howie's Pizza
105 Southwest PkwyThis Hungry Howie's location delivers to the house. Just let them know you're in the garage apartment and turn on the porch light'
Red Lobster
1200 University Dr ERed Lobster is very close. It's Red Lobster. It's good, it's a chain.
Cheddar's is a good chain restaurant with a pretty varied menu and frequently a very long wait during peak hours.
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Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen
1701 University Dr ECheddar's is a good chain restaurant with a pretty varied menu and frequently a very long wait during peak hours.
Another close chain restaurant that's got a variety of great steaks. Probably not the best choice for vegetarians.
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Texas Roadhouse
1601 University Dr EAnother close chain restaurant that's got a variety of great steaks. Probably not the best choice for vegetarians.
This is a seafood chain restaurant, more current feeling than Red Lobster. I haven't been here in a long time but it was good the last time I went. I believe it has a pretty varied menu focused on seafood.
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Fish Daddy's Grill House
1611 University Dr EThis is a seafood chain restaurant, more current feeling than Red Lobster. I haven't been here in a long time but it was good the last time I went. I believe it has a pretty varied menu focused on seafood.
This is a classic wings and beer sports bar, although they do have decent salads. It's large enough that you can choose to have the big TVs in your face or find a quieter corner.
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Wings 'N More® Restaurant and Bar
1511 University Dr EThis is a classic wings and beer sports bar, although they do have decent salads. It's large enough that you can choose to have the big TVs in your face or find a quieter corner.
Panera is a chain restaurant that specializes in breakfast and brunch. It has a drive thru that always seems to be busy and dine in options. Soup, salad, sandwiches, breakfast items. Also has a small bakery inside that has seasonal goodies.
Panera Bread
1407 University Dr EPanera is a chain restaurant that specializes in breakfast and brunch. It has a drive thru that always seems to be busy and dine in options. Soup, salad, sandwiches, breakfast items. Also has a small bakery inside that has seasonal goodies.
Buffalo Wild Wings
903 University Dr EThis is a chain wings and sports bar, and is quite close. Lots of TVs.
Abuelo's is a chain Mexican restaurant. It has a very large, varied menu and is a big restaurant, so you can probably get seated here even if other restaurants have a wait.
Abuelo's Mexican Restaurant
840 University Dr EAbuelo's is a chain Mexican restaurant. It has a very large, varied menu and is a big restaurant, so you can probably get seated here even if other restaurants have a wait.
Atami has a sushi bar and traditional Japanese restaurant menu in the front and hibachi in the back. We've been here many times and the hibachi chefs are very entertaining, although hibachi is a more expensive night out than most other restaurants in the immediate area.
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Atami Steak & Sushi
800 University Dr EAtami has a sushi bar and traditional Japanese restaurant menu in the front and hibachi in the back. We've been here many times and the hibachi chefs are very entertaining, although hibachi is a more expensive night out than most other restaurants in the immediate area.
Sightseeing
Local winery, here since 1977. Take a tour or attend a tasting or one of the many festivals on site. Also a restaurant and wine shop on site.
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Messina Hof Winery - Bryan
4545 Old Reliance RdLocal winery, here since 1977. Take a tour or attend a tasting or one of the many festivals on site. Also a restaurant and wine shop on site.
Downtown Bryan has really made an effort to be a fun place to visit and it shows, with frequent neighborhood events like Sip and Shop evenings/afternoons as well as holiday activities. First Friday is held every month and features live music and usually some special offerings by the bars and restaurants. Visit downtownbryan.com for schedule.
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Downtown
Downtown Bryan has really made an effort to be a fun place to visit and it shows, with frequent neighborhood events like Sip and Shop evenings/afternoons as well as holiday activities. First Friday is held every month and features live music and usually some special offerings by the bars and restaurants. Visit downtownbryan.com for schedule.
Arts & Culture
The Bush Library has a permanent exhibit pertaining to George H.W. Bush's presidency and also usually has at least one travelling exhibit. Definitely worth doing if you enjoy American history. There is plenty to enjoy for kids and adults.
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George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum
1000 George Bush Dr WThe Bush Library has a permanent exhibit pertaining to George H.W. Bush's presidency and also usually has at least one travelling exhibit. Definitely worth doing if you enjoy American history. There is plenty to enjoy for kids and adults.
Parks & Nature
This nearby park has a walking loop, playground equipment and tennis courts.
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Tanglewood Park
3901 Carter Creek PkwyThis nearby park has a walking loop, playground equipment and tennis courts.
This is a large park with walking and jogging trails. Very nice when you want to stretch your legs in a scenic park. Frequent community activities scheduled here.
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Iphondo lomhlaba lwe-Wolf Pen Creek
1015 Colgate DrThis is a large park with walking and jogging trails. Very nice when you want to stretch your legs in a scenic park. Frequent community activities scheduled here.
Entertainment & Activities
Nearby movie theater has IMAX screens and a decent restaurant in the front of the theater that will deliver sandwiches, burgers and pizza to you in your theater. Beer and wine available in the evening.
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Bryan Premiere Lux Cine 15 Imax & Backstage Bistro
950 N Earl Rudder FwyNearby movie theater has IMAX screens and a decent restaurant in the front of the theater that will deliver sandwiches, burgers and pizza to you in your theater. Beer and wine available in the evening.
Getting Around
Enterprise is the only car rental that's not in the airport, and as the commercial says, they'll pick you up.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
1 McKenzie Terminal BlvdEnterprise is the only car rental that's not in the airport, and as the commercial says, they'll pick you up.
Drinks & Nightlife
This place is close and popular. Also has food. I haven't been there but it seems like an inviting place and frequently has live music.
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World of Beer
425 Northpoint CrossingThis place is close and popular. Also has food. I haven't been there but it seems like an inviting place and frequently has live music.
Northgate is on the north side of University Drive and is the destination for local nightlife. The venues may come and go, but there will always be bars, a nightclub or two, late night food, and usually live music. The iconic Dixie Chicken is definitely worth a visit. Northgate is both touristy and genuinely local.
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Northgate
Northgate is on the north side of University Drive and is the destination for local nightlife. The venues may come and go, but there will always be bars, a nightclub or two, late night food, and usually live music. The iconic Dixie Chicken is definitely worth a visit. Northgate is both touristy and genuinely local.