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
64 locals recommend
Krause's Cafe
148 S Castell AveA 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.
20 locals recommend
Sidecar at the Prince Solms Inn
295 E San Antonio StUpscale bar with a speakeasy vibe. Handcrafted cocktails and tapas. Located in the historic Prince Solms Inn.
Tin Top Burgers & Beer
283 S Union AveDelicious burgers, handmade ice cream for dessert!
Muck & Fuss Craft Beer and Burger Bar
295 E San Antonio StOur other favorite place for burgers!
Kora Kora Coffee
2348 Gruene Lake DrOne of my favorite coffee places in New Braunfels!
Gruene Coffee Haus
1720 Hunter RdAll day coffee and adult beverages in the evening.
Friday Coffee Roasters
838 Lakeview BoulevardOur coffee! Give her a call to get more!
Above Ground Pizza
311 Farm to Market Road 306Wonderful pizza and big as your head calzones.
Inferno's Wood Fired Oven & Spirits
1198 Gruene RdTry 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.
8 locals recommend
5 Stones Artisan Brewery
11335 FM1863We 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.
7 Monk's Café- Indian & Mediterranean Café
494 N Seguin AveOne our 2 go-to places vegetarian.
Naturally Cafe
2302 Gruene Lake DrAmazing, fresh food. Try their quiche!
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.
11 locals recommend
Faust Brewing Company
499 S Castell AveGreat 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.
30 locals recommend
Guadalupe Brewing Company
1586 Wald RdGuadalupe 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 StGreat 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.
29 locals recommend
New Braunfels Farmers Market
186 S Castell AveEvery 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.
19 locals recommend
Sophienburg Museum
401 W Coll StDelightful 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!
45 locals recommend
Wurstfest
178 Landa Park DrHeld 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.
16 locals recommend
The Brauntex Performing Arts Theatre
290 W San Antonio StHistoric theater in downtown New Braunfels. Always something fun playing there.
Gruene Hall
1281 Gruene RdOldest dance hall in Texas! Be sure to get your tickets early.
Outdoor Activities
Prince Solms Park
100 Liebscher DrReady for a swim? The water is 75 degrees year round!
Fun place to hike and see the Hill Country and Guadalupe River. Close by.
125 locals recommend
Guadalupe River State Park
3350 Park Rd 31Fun 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.
120 locals recommend
Landa Park Pool
164 Landa Park DrThis 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.
Rockin 'R' River Rides
1405 Gruene RdOur favorite river outfitter
Purgatory Creek Natural Area
2102 Hunter RoadGreat 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.