Explore Bastrop
Step out of Yerba at Bastrop’s front door, turn left onto Church Street, and walk a few blocks to Fisherman’s Park and the Colorado River, where you can stroll along a paved trail beside the river or rent bikes or canoes for more exploration. Or make a slight turn left and explore Bastrop, the "Most Historic Small Town in Texas."
Here's a guide to help you get started on an enjoyable, memorable stay
First Things First
When you arrive or first thing in the morning, walk around the corner to Tracy’s Drive-In Grocery to pick up groceries, coffee, and homemade sandwiches. Or walk into town and stop at Coffee Greeks for a morning Greek experience. If you need a large grocery shop, drive across the river to HEB to meet all your grocery needs.
There are plenty of places downtown for a sumptuous breakfast: Maxine’s for a down-home breakfast, farm-to-table cooking at Storehouse, Anita’s for Tex-Mex breakfast, or Radiant Juice Bar, to name a few. The above serve lunch, along with Billy Pit Bar BQ, Grace Miller, and so many other fun establishments downtown for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Dining
Visit Storehouse for one of the best dining experiences in Bastrop. Sit outside and enjoy its farm-to-table fare with Texas Blue Shrimp, Spicy Texas Quail, Tomahawk pork chops, or Fried Oysters. Their specialty drinks are a must. If you like Italian food, Numero 28 recently opened and features exquisite, homemade Italian fare. Above the River Walk is Neighbor’s Kitchen and Yard for excellent pizza and local music. Piney Creek Chop House is another fantastic choice for great steaks and seafood.
Just Opened
A warm welcome to downtown Bastrop’s newest addition, Casa Pan Bakery. With her inspired blend of Mexican and French traditions, owner Judith Equihua creates baked goods that delight all the senses.
On our first visit, we sampled a crunchy concha, buttery croissants, and a beautifully flaky Napoleon. We returned two days later for a capirotada and a sourdough loaf that melted in our mouths.
Next door, Judith’s CAFF Coffee & Kitchen serves breakfast and lunch and shares a comfortable, shaded patio—an inviting spot to slow down and savor life’s simple pleasures.
Visit and Explore
The downtown Bastrop Museum is a hidden treasure of history, and an easy walk through downtown where you can visit artisan and gift shops, including The Painted Porch Bookshop, along the way.
Rent a bike at Mike’s Bike Shop, or pick up a canoe or kayak from Bastrop River Company.
Take a walk through Old Town Bastrop and visit some of the homes featured in neighbor Robbie Sanders’s book, *Historic Homes of Bastrop* that sits on the living room table. You can also listen to a podcast about the homes as you walk on *A Place Called Bastrop*. Along the way, visit the Bastrop historic cemetery.
If you want to take a short drive, explore Bastrop State Park, which features the “Lost Pines.” And along the way, stop off at Buc-ee’s or buy some crazy gifts at Sugar Shack.
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