Redbud Cafe

Took a bit to get my Moss sandwich but it sure was tasty! Seemed pretty busy for a Tuesday lunch! I guess the word is out - voted best sandwich for a reason! Their salads are the bomb too!! Lavender Marg was tasty but pricey too? Still would recommend and will come again!

This restaurant seemed very promising, given its numerous 5-star ratings, but fell short of my expectations. While the presentation of the jerk chicken tacos was there, the flavor did not live up to its authentic taste; the chicken lacked the distinctive jerk seasoning and was only mildly spicy. I also tried the French dip and the bread was just so thick with meet and cheese. Despite the accompaniment of sauce, the sandwich itself tasted bland. The only thing good there is the burgers, sweets, and drinks.

A great place to stop in for a sandwich or burger. Full bar, original mixed drinks and a good beer selection. The quality of the food was amazing. My wife had a Ruben, I had the Blaze of Glory burger. Both were excellent. There was also a lavender festival, so my wife had lavender sweet tea and my daughter had lavender lemonade. They loved them. We arrived after 2:30, they close at 3 on Sundays, but they were friendly and patient. They kept greeting customers with a smile all the way to 3. We ate at a relaxed pace and nobody felt rushed. The music was good too. Will be back again.

Located on the charming square of Blanco, this spot is a gem for food lovers and weather nerds. If you’re in a hurry, better go somewhere else, but the food is worth waiting for and I amuse myself observing the “rainfall wall” with monthly totals dating back to 1900. Today I had the Blanco burger for the first time and enjoyed the slight heat of the poblanos, juicy 1/2 lb patty, and the soft jalapeño bun. Hubby had the Rueben with pastrami (you can choose turkey also) and loved the marble rye, ooey gooey cheese, and the tasty dressing. I’ve tried many of their offerings and the only one I didn’t care for was the chicken salad (too much onion!). Everything else is great!

Stopped in for lunch I had the Blanco Burger with Mac n cheese, wife had the meatloaf sandwich with skillet potatoes. Both sandwiches were excellent. Wife stated the meatloaf was the best she ever had. Must stop in Blanco.

I really liked this cafe because of great selection of beers, awesome servers and great ambience. The happy hours have great deals and in weekend you might find some live music performance. It's a big place and gets busy toward evening. I plan on going there again.

Love the food! The lavender tea is fantastic. Wish they were open for dinner on the days they close at 3pm. We enjoyed live music from The Bert's. Great atmosphere.

Driving through Blanco on Friday and saw this restaurant, so decided to try it out. It’s very nice and large. Has plenty of tables throughout. It’s a self order at the counter and they bring out your food. I ordered a hamburger w/their potatoes and hubby got the Blaze of glory burger w/Mac n cheese. The hamburger came as a double meat burger, which I wasn’t expecting, but It was good overall. I should have asked for onions. My husband enjoyed his burger and liked the Mac n cheese. I wish we would have had more time, because they were setting up for live music and I would have liked to have had a few drinks. We’re going to have to go back another time.

Originally was going to give a 4 but because of the correction to the order I am giving a 5. I have been to the Redbud Cafe many times before. Always impressed! I come for the famous chocolate chip peanut butter cookie (military/veterans) receive a complimentary cookie that is very much appreciated) and tried a salad to go for dinner that originally I thought was a bit short on being filled. It comes with a small piece of bread and house dressing, all delicious. But when I took the piece of bread out, and the dressing and shook the salad a bit to make sure the salad was correct (supposed to have e cran raisins and pecans and blue cheese crumbles... I noticed it was not filled all the way with lettuce and spinach. At least a quarter of salad was missing. It's a great salad! I've had it before. When plated at the restaurant no issues! But with To-Go maybe a little more attention to filling the box would be appreciated to avoid a redo. It's a $15 salad I believe not including tax and just wanted the box to be filled as it should be not bare space if that makes sense. When I took it to the counter to explain to the young man that it wasn't done correctly he gave me a very confused look and had to explain myself twice. It was during the lavender festival so poor thing was probably tired and exhausted but he did correct it and loaded it up with spinach and it was more filled than before. So for that thank you for making it correctly! Much appreciated! I'll still be back and hopefully will eat the salad at the restaurant.

My daughter recently got engaged, and we have been searching for a wedding venue that she falls in love with. That is why we were in Blanco on this particular day. We wanted her to see the Uptown Blanco venue that my wife and I had visited recently. What we didn't realized was that we were in town during Blanco's busiest weekend festival, the Lavender Festival. We knew we were in trouble when we started stop and go traffic on US Hwy. 281 about 5 miles from town. Since we had an appointment scheduled at Uptown Blanco, we just persisted in getting through the traffic. Then finding parking in the entire city became a nightmare. After completing our appointment, everyone decided that we should look around the festival and see what it had to order. It turned out to be a lot of vendor's selling stuff, but I didn't see one vendor selling lavender plants. Being June in Texas, the temperature was "hot", the festival crowd was huge, and everything involved long lines. It wasn't long until we decided we needed something to cool to drink. We looked across the street and saw the Redbud Cafe and headed for it. The line was out the front door, but we braved it anyway. We had been in line about 15 minutes when Ben said that he thought we were in the food line, and he was going to see if they had another line for drinks. He came back in a little while and said he found the line for drinks around the corner. About that time, my wife saw a table open up and she ran for it to get us a place to sit down. Ben and I went to the other line to order drinks while my daughter went with my wife. My daughter had seen a sign for lavender margaritas, and we all thought that would be good to cool us off. I guess a lot of folks had the same idea as the drinks were already pre-made and ready to go. We picked up our drinks and headed to the table. The best thing about those drinks were that they were ice cold. They were also stong:) I can't really rate this place on their food as all we did was drink. However, with the huge crowds in town, they should have had much better signage to let people know what line they were in, or if any other options were available. Will I return? Yes, when it is not so crowded and to try the food.

This business receives really good reviews, and I think I understand why, but on this day things simply weren't going well at the restaurant. We came for lunch and as we waited in line the POS system crashed and stayed that way for the entirety of our visit. It's no one's fault but I would expect a well-oiled machine to be able to switch gears...but they didn't. Next time in Blanco I'll give Redbud Cafe another try.

This cafe was well above the expectations. Food excellent (except potato salad, it had dill in it). Lavender margarita was amazing. Meatloaf sandwich and Ruben very good. Also atmosphere was great.

When in Blanco one must be a part of the Redbud experience. It's a wonderful local restaurant. Good food and fun atmosphere.

First time here. Based on reviews decided to come here on a Sunday afternoon. Arrived around 12:45pm and very busy which more likely typical. We requested outdoor seating since inside seating is "loud", plus weather was comfortable for outdoor seating. Rating 1-5 1 low 5 high Service: 3.5 - took about 25 mins for our food Ambience- 3.5 nothing special. Good old cafe Food- 3.5 Had the Blanco Burger. Good burger especially the Poblano strips. Good flavor 4 Lemonade Lavender was good and refreshing. Conclusion: for the price point of their sandwiches and burger, one would expect to come with fries in my opinion.

Great restaurant, delicious food, great atmosphere, and service was super friendly. I strongly recommend this restaurant.

My wife and I were in Blano for the day and in the recommendation of a local artist we were visiting with. And a great recommendation it was. A big menu on a big board over the counter. My wife selected the Blanco Burger. Two thin but flavorful HB patties on a jalapeño bun and a pickle on the side. Some kinda good. Forgot to take a pic. Also had a draft beer from the local Real Ale brewery. Great lunch. Cold beer. Local favorite that you gotta try when passing thru.

First timer. Came in specifically for the chocolate cake. Slice was about $10 and was pretty smooth, nice balance of chocolates and was a 6 in moisture (1-10 scale). Slice could be split up by 2-3 people.Waited in line for 2-3 minutes and ambiance was nice and relaxing.

I was really disappointed by my experience at this restaurant. Everything is self-service and a la carte which makes it impossible to excuse or understand their outrageous pricing. A kids' grilled cheese is $8.95 just for the sandwich. No sides or drink is offered to make it a meal. A glass of tea which you get for yourself is $3.50. Service from the cashier was poor, he couldn't have been less welcoming or interested in customer service, but the busser was kind and helpful. Perhaps my expectations of small town Texas hospitality were too high, but I'll never go back to this establishment to find out.

Nice, friendly hometown cafe with great food choices for lunch, and it's right on the town square across from the beautiful early 20th century courthouse. It was delicious and we will stop in again when in the area.

Delicious fish tacos and coconut macaroons! Actually everything I've ever had there has been delicious. The service is friendly and makes you feel at home. It's a favorite place to meet up with friends on the square in Blanco. The music on Friday and Saturday evenings is an added plus! Overall five star place.

Love coming to Blanco to visit this gem! The only downside is that it's ALWAYS busy, but the great thing is, it goes quickly! Staff is friendly, food is fresh and delish. I love all the beverage options, so many different types of iced teas and lemonades, and the cocktail menu looks outstanding! After you get done enjoying your meal, you can pop next door for a unique shopping experience in their little store.

This place is really great. Lots of choices from sandwiches, salads, hot sandwiches, burgers, quiche, lots of beer and alcohol. Great outside seating area.

Liked the live music and loved the full bar! The cocktails are expensive $16-18$ . The food wasn't anything special, had a salad and a half sandwich and i probably could have made it at home the same way. This is definitely a diner type feel , has the table cloths and large dinning area. Service was good but wasn't very busy. I give them props for the bar idea and their creative menu just wish it was more homemade southern style diner .

Took a look at the other reviews and stopped here because it seemed promising. I ordered a half sandwich and salad combo. The sand which was the Turkey and Provolone. It was I believe $12.99. Take a look at the sand which...there was literally a single folded slice of thin turkey on my sandwich. I went up to the counter and politely asked if this was standard, as it was my first time there. The girl at the counter was very friendly and said she didn't think so--took my plate and went back into the kitchen. She came back a moment later with my plate and informed me that she was told, no that's the proper portion. Very disappointing. I mean look nobody is expecting a Manhattan deli-sized sand which here but give me a break..a single slice of turkey folded over?? How shortsighted of a restaurant do you have to be, to be this stubborn about a customers relative dissatisfaction to just basically tell them to "deal with it?" Personally, I won't stop here again. But if you do, I can recommend the Key Lime--it was very much my taste, light and fluffy.

Small town cafe. Great, quality food! Great friendly service! Got a sandwich and chips. A little pricey, but really fresh food and great taste.

I nearly missed this amazing place, because there were no desserts listed on the menu. That would have been a big mistake - huge! Redbud Cafe had a line of folks (as opposed to the place nearby that wouldn't even serve me!). The service was incredibly cheerful and attentive, there were plenty of choices for this vegetarian, and Redbud Cafe had much more seating. Bonus points when I saw a server bring water to the dog seated on the patio with her people. Also voted Best Margarita and Best Hamburger in BlancoTX - how can you go wrong?

The food is really good! Let's talk about it's management. It took 45 minutes to get our sandwiches. We ordered prior to 5pm on a Saturday. They were not slammed. They are mismanaged. There were 4 people in the kitchen. It appears that only one knew how to hustle. Even the kid on the register seemed untrained & slow moving. I ordered cappuccino. Cash register kid had to find someone to make it. The manager called coffee maker away in the middle of making my coffee. I could see coffee maker reading & manager typing on the computer entering someone else's order....excuse me, the customer right here in front of you waiting...could you have the courtesy to finish with me first? After the two entered info into the computer there was some relaxed chit chat until I walked over & asked for my coffee. Please train your staff on the restaurant hustle. Let them know they should be working toward serving customers & not get distracted. Learn what it means to incentivize your kitchen to get sandwiches out in 15 minutes.. a staff of 4 should be able to do that easily, easily.

Food is amazing, and I've only had the chips and queso and the cheese cake! Dog friendly too!!

Sandwiches are big (pricey), but super-good. $13-$15 sandwiches should come with chips, but that's extra. You'll love them!

Very good food however my $12 breakfast sandwich (egg, provolone, spinach, pesto) seemed a bit over priced considering sides were extra. My friend had the ham sandwich which was quite a bit bigger. There was a bit of a wait but I was not surprised considering I in a small town. The bloody Mary's looked fabulous. I will definitely return if I am ever driving through just for that drink!

Food is very good and consistent. Cookies are some of the best I've had. Very casual and low key, but loud. A great place anytime, music some nights.

Omg I'm so sad that I didn't post a review as soon as I left. This place is outstanding!!! The food is amazing!!! I think I am an hour away and I will be going back for the western dip, it melted in my mouth! I relished each bite with a warmth of happiness and sadness at the same time.. I was so sad that I wouldn't have anymore left with each bite. The bread tasted like it was freshly baked for my order & the meat was so tenderly delightful. I also had a lemon snickerity or something like that, umm yeah totally worth the extra 5 pounds from the lips to the hips. ‍ Everyone was friendly and welcoming. The place was very clean and well kept. The ambiance is very relaxed with a small home town comfort. If I could go everyday I would. Keep an eye out for me if you go, lol You can thank me there with a cookie

This place is really good and really cute. We've come in a few times after football and baseball games. It's usually my family of 4 plus grandparents and everyone has left happy.

If you're passing through Blanco and looking for a place to grab lunch,...look no further. Their menu features the tastiest soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers and more. The Axis burger and the Western French Dip are two of my favorites. And don't forget to grab a cookie for dessert (US veterans get a free one!!).

We were in Blanco visiting some friends and Redbud was the place we stopped in for dinner on Friday night. What a gem! You order at the counter and they assign you a table. We ordered the Blaze of Glory burger, potato salad and skillet potatoes. The burger was phenomenal! Soft pillowy bun, excellent toppings, I should have gotten my own instead of splitting it. ;) The sides were great too - I just wish they might have had french fries since that's what I was craving. The cocktails were great too. Extra bonus was the awesome band that was playing. If I'm in Blanco again, I'd for sure come back!

Great little lunch place in Blanco. Ruuben sandwich was excellent. Good service, good atmosphere, good food.

Perfect stop for a casual/easy lunch. Everything is fresh and homemade. We got the chicken salad croissant and honey mustard chicken. Friendly staff, full bar and specialty drinks. Look forward to stopping again on the way to Lake LBJ.

Fun lunch spot in Blanco with a funky market attached. Great key lime pie! Potato poblano soup hit the spot . Very busy for Sunday lunch.

On the square in Blanco. Old timey feel with some good burgers and sandwiches. They don't serve fries, so be prepared to order something else. I had the bacon blue cheese burger on their jalapeño bun. It was excellent! Two crispy quarter pound patties, fried onions, blue cheese and bacon. You order at the counter and they assign your table when you order. There's plenty of space, but I'm sure it fills up quickly during lunch and dinner. There's a friendly country feel.

This was the highlight of the center of Blanco, TX. Mom and I sipped on ice lavender tea. The place was busy with locals and you could tell that they have a strong following. I love the table cloths and contemplated buying a few yards in the gift shop. Maybe they sell the oil cloth online? We sat by the window and took everything in. Then we took turns tucking in the gift shop. This is the cutest town ever! It is full of gift shops. If you are in the area visiting the Hill Country, you must see Blanco and stop in here. The quiche looks amazing. Next time I've got to try it. The desserts looks incredibly fresh too. I don't know how I resisted.

I wish I could have experienced the food but it took over 33 minutes after we ordered to get our food and I had to cancel my meal (medical purposes). Everyone seemed to enjoy their meal. The selection of beer looked great, especially if you like Real Ale. There is a serious fly problem at the table we sat at. Didn't ruin the experience but seriously distracting. Even with all of that I would say give them a try.

The jalapeño Mac n cheese was to die for! My Reuben was good. Also my friend's burger was very good. Loved seeing the locals and live music

Homemade + friendly + charm = amazing place. Had me at Excessive Bloody Mary and the Damn Good Old Fashioned. The Reuben was for real and the key lime pie was off the charts. Great food and beer selection, and has the monthly rain totals since 1900 on the wall for that added Texas charm!

I had the pleasure of a short wait in todays busy atmosphere during my visit at the Redbud Cafe. The food was fresh, well crafted and tasted un-arbitrary. These folks are hospitable with a sense of urgency. Bathrooms are clean. Bar was in the slower side of the business but to be expected for Blancos voted best Margarita. Must try!

Nice place! The staff is friendly. The chicken salad is decent but is made with too much Mayo. They have a good selection of beers and their cookies are good. The burger, blaze of glory is awesome!!!

Great lunch spot with indoor and shaded patio seating. Outdoor tables offer a view of the Blanco County courthouse and excellent people-watching opportunities. Excellent half-pound burgers on fresh specialty buns are the star of the show. My favorite is the Blanco with bacon, melted cheddar cheese and poblano pepper strips on a jalapeño sourdough bun. I also love the spicier Blaze of Glory with melted pepper jack cheese and Serrano peppers. Quiche and soup combo is an excellent value - the bacon, spinach and Swiss has a wonderfully flaky crust. House bar features a wide selection of draft beers from Real Ale in Blanco, as well as local wines. If you've got a sweet tooth, don't miss the large, soft ginger or lemon snickerdoodle cookies.

We visited on a beautiful Spring weekday as people are starting to return to restaurants. Hand sanitizer station is set up right outside the entrance and at the service counter. We saw staff vigorously sanitizing tables between customers. Walk up to order from wonderful salad, sandwich, and burger options. Housemade bread varieties surround each sandwich and burger. Display case filled with handmade cheesecake, muffins, and four kinds of pancake-sized cookies! Irresistible! We ordered the Blanco Burger with home fries. The meat patty was flavorful and at least a half pound. Cooked just right. Topped with bacon, generous amount of cheese, and served on a jalapeno cheese bun. Bun was soft and delicious and actually held everything together till the last bite. We also tried the egg salad sammy on rustic white bread. Huge serving! Filled with chopped green olives and green onions that provided a slight nice tang. Very yummy. Side of delish potato salad was mild and well seasoned. We sat outside on the covered porch and enjoyed drinking lavender iced tea and hibiscus tea with our lunch. Everything was top notch!

The food was really good. It was homestyle cooking which I really enjoy but the service was lacking. We had never been there before so I generally like to ask questions about the menu. We sat down and since it's contactless ordering nobody was coming to the table. I had to get up a couple of times to go ask questions at the counter about particular items on the menu.

Stopped in on the way home from a softball tournament. The BEST BURGER I've ever had. Ordered the blanco burger. That jalapeño bun was a great compliment to the inside. Idk what kind of meat they use but damn it was good. They don't have French fries which I thought was odd. However I did order some and they were large diced potatoes. I was hungry af so I didn't really care. My daughter thought the same about her kid burger, which was also huge. Other kiddo had the grilled cheese and it looked amazing. Big thick slices of bread and melted cheese. Gooey! The wife loved her salad. Kids have been asking to go back ever since. The only thing I'd say is that it will be busy and there will be a wait for your food, but it's absolutely worth it. Have a beer or some lavender tea and chill. Way to go y'all!

Quite the popular spot! I was actually just enjoying strolling through the attached gift shop. The bar inside the restaurant looked fabulous! Lots of families sitting inside and out enjoying lunch today.

I had the meatloaf sandwich which was wonderful. The sourdough bread tasted fresh. I also had the potato salad but it tasted bland. It did not have mustard in it or onion or pickle or hard boiled egg. Maybe I just expect more in a salad than mayonnaise and potatoes. But I will go back and try something else.

They have tasty burgers and delicious teas and lemonade! The service is snappy too! Highly recommend going there when in Blanco, especially after a nice swim at Blanco State Park!

Dropped by here last Saturday to grab a bite of lunch. Outstanding Ruben sandwich! And great cookies. Super friendly and hard-working staff, all with that Hill Country vibe. They have a good-looking cocktail menu, but, alas, I did not imbibe on this trip, but I'll be back!

An amazing margarita. Worth every penny. Great pickles too. Sandwiches are big, would recommend sharing one if you aren't too hungry.

Sitting down is good, but a quick pit stop on the way to Marble Falls is just as awesome! We were in and out in less than 5 minutes with a cookie and lavender lemonade.

A really nice place to visit if you're passing through. A bit pricey but the portions were ample and very good. Live music shortly after we showed up so that was a plus. Don't know if that is a nightly thing or a weekend thing but it was welcomed. Will be visiting again when in the area, that axis burger was delicious.

Pricy and food was ok. Lemonade was delicious and ambiance was good. I have nothing else to add.

Quaint mostly sandwich place on the town square in Blanco. Every sandwich or burger I've had has been good. The people are nice. At lunch on a weekend, the line to order can get a bit long. Also, not a place for an intimate conversation as the noise in the big room is pretty noticeable.