Best Restaurants in Round Top
For a town of 90 people, Round Top punches way above its weight in food. Here's where to eat — ranked by the people who've been coming for decades.
The #1 Rule
Make reservations.During show week, 100,000+ visitors descend on a town with a handful of restaurants. Without a reservation at sit-down spots, you're looking at hour-long waits. Book before you arrive.
The Restaurants
The OG. Started 30 years ago by Bud Royer, now run by son JB and wife Jamie Lynn. Famous for pie — Texas Trash (pretzels, chocolate chips, caramel, coconut), Junk Berry, pecan, lemon blueberry. The fried chicken is legendary. "Sophisticated comfort food" in the middle of nowhere. All pie comes a la mode — they charge extra if you don't get ice cream.
The fancy night out. Connected to Hotel Lulu (boutique hotel). Beautiful bar, adorable dining room. Multiple visitors called it "the loveliest Italian restaurant." This is where you go when you want to dress up after a day in the fields.
Boonin Company (Boon & Co.)
"The best kale salad I've ever had in my life." Super charming spot in Round Top proper. Great for lunch (salads, light bites) and evening cocktails with pizza. Multiple visitors named it their favorite casual spot.
The Garden Company
On Rummel Square with indoor and patio seating. Great sandwiches, appetizers, and margaritas. The brussels sprouts are a must — even people who don't like brussels sprouts rave about them. Gift shop (Garco Goods) next door.
Relatively new and already a favorite. Only open for lunch. The chicken salad sandwich has people "dreaming about it" after they leave. A great spot to escape the heat and refuel for afternoon shopping.
Meritt Meatco
The Texas option. "Fantastic barbecue" right in Henkel Square. When you want proper Texas BBQ between shopping runs. No frills, just great smoked meat.
Round Top Mercantile
The hardware store that's also the grocery store, feed store, and sandwich shop. The budget option and a Round Top institution. "Pop the trunk of your car, grab a sandwich and a drink, and sit out and enjoy some lunch." This is the real Round Top experience.
Round Top Coffee Shop Coffee
Roasts their own beans in a log cabin. The nitro cold brew is "creamy, almost as if you've already added milk." A unique Round Top coffee experience.
Kenny's Store
Upstairs in Warrenton with quesadillas, burgers, chips & queso, beer, wine, and margaritas. Live music downstairs. The go-to lunch spot when you're shopping the Warrenton fields.
Ellis Motel
The end-of-night spot. A super fun bar in Henkel Square — walkable from Lulu's and Royers. Where everyone ends up after dinner.
Food Trucks & On-Site Vendors
You don't have to leave the show to eat. Most major venues have food on-site.
Tumbleweed Co.
Blue Hills
Known for: Pesto grilled cheese, cheesy potatoes
"So disgustingly good" — multiple visitors' favorite food truck.
Stone Meadow Food
Stone Meadow (across from Bar W, Warrenton)
Known for: Pizza, beer trailer
Live music. Great place to take a break.
Junk Gypsy Food Trucks
Junk Gypsy lawn
Known for: Rotating food trucks, live music
During show week only.
Venue food vendors
Marburger, Excess, Market Hill, Bar W
Known for: Varies — burgers, BBQ, snacks
Most major venues have food on-site. Limited options but convenient.
The Ideal Day (What the Locals Do)
Mil Street Cafe or Round Top Coffee Shop for breakfast. Round Top Coffee Shop for nitro cold brew.
Shop Blue Hills and Big Red Barn. Grab a pesto grilled cheese from Tumbleweed Co. food truck at Blue Hills.
Boonin Company (kale salad), The Garden Company (brussels sprouts + margarita), or Rabbit Rabbit (chicken salad).
Drive south to Warrenton fields. Snack at Kenny's Store (quesadilla + margarita) or pack snacks from Brenham's HEB.
Lulu's Italian for a fancy night, or Royers for the classic Round Top experience. Don't skip pie.
Cocktails at Ellis Motel in Henkel Square. Walk from Royers or Lulu's.
Eating on a Budget
- •Pack snacks and water — saves time and money
- •Stop at Brenham's HEB (20 min away) for sandwich supplies and drinks
- •Round Top Mercantile has the cheapest lunch in town (~$8–10)
- •Food trucks at venues are $10–15 and save you the drive into town
- •Splurge on one nice dinner (Royers or Lulu's) and keep the rest casual
Dining FAQ
What are the best restaurants in Round Top?
Royers Round Top Cafe (pie + fried chicken), Lulu's Italian (fancy dinner), Boonin Company (kale salad + pizza), The Garden Company (brussels sprouts + margaritas), and Rabbit Rabbit (chicken salad sandwich) are consistently rated the best by visitors.
Do I need reservations at Round Top restaurants?
Yes — especially during show week. The town has about 90 permanent residents but 100,000+ show visitors. Without reservations, expect long waits at sit-down restaurants.
Where should I eat in Warrenton?
Kenny's Store (upstairs — quesadillas, margaritas, live music) is the go-to lunch spot. Stone Meadow has a pizza truck and beer trailer. Most venues like Bar W and Excess have on-site food vendors.
What's the most affordable food at Round Top?
Round Top Mercantile (sandwiches, ~$8-10), food trucks at venues, and snacks you bring from Brenham's HEB grocery store (20 minutes away). Pack snacks to save time and money.
Are there food trucks at the Round Top show?
Yes — most major venues have food vendors on-site. Tumbleweed Co. at Blue Hills is the standout. Stone Meadow has pizza and beer. Junk Gypsy has rotating trucks during show week.
Where do locals eat in Round Top?
Royers is the original — locals have been going for 30 years. Boonin Company and The Garden Company are local favorites for casual meals. Round Top Mercantile for the budget sandwich.