Guidebook for Round Rock
Food Scene
The ambiance here is classy and romantic. Pricing is on the pricier end and boasts fine cuisine intended to impress. This is the place for a romantic date, prospective business partner, or for a special occasion. Lamb, Filet, Fresh Seafood.
Tip: For a special treat request seating in “The Vault” for your dining experience
Main Street Grill
118 E Main StThe ambiance here is classy and romantic. Pricing is on the pricier end and boasts fine cuisine intended to impress. This is the place for a romantic date, prospective business partner, or for a special occasion. Lamb, Filet, Fresh Seafood.
Tip: For a special treat request seating in “The Vault” for your dining experience
This Local Mom & Pop is truly a must-see find for the Beer Connoisseur! The Beer is Brewed in house and is served only on Friday and Saturday afternoons. The customer service is superb and the environment is casual. It is a hidden gem that only few have discovered tucked away behind the post office.
Recommend: Grapefruit Ale
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Bluebonnet Beer Company
1700 Bryant DrThis Local Mom & Pop is truly a must-see find for the Beer Connoisseur! The Beer is Brewed in house and is served only on Friday and Saturday afternoons. The customer service is superb and the environment is casual. It is a hidden gem that only few have discovered tucked away behind the post office.
Recommend: Grapefruit Ale
This is bay far the BEST CHINESE FOOD in Austin! Menu items are portioned to feed an entire family. Also great for tank-fresh lobster and other live seafoods.
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Ho Ho Chinese B.B.Q.
13000 North Interstate Highway 35This is bay far the BEST CHINESE FOOD in Austin! Menu items are portioned to feed an entire family. Also great for tank-fresh lobster and other live seafoods.
This busy cafe is great for breakfast & lunch... but little-known to many is the fact that they also serve dinner and this is superb as well! This busy cafe is staffed by friendly locals and serves the business community as well as families. The walls are decorated with art crafted by local artisans and is available for purchase by any interested eye. This is a great way to support local business and local artisans!
Highly recommend: Daily Special is Always a Hit!
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Cafe Java
11900 Metric BlvdThis busy cafe is great for breakfast & lunch... but little-known to many is the fact that they also serve dinner and this is superb as well! This busy cafe is staffed by friendly locals and serves the business community as well as families. The walls are decorated with art crafted by local artisans and is available for purchase by any interested eye. This is a great way to support local business and local artisans!
Highly recommend: Daily Special is Always a Hit!
MAN... this is some good eating!!! This local food truck specializes in Grilled Cheese sandwiches. WARNING: THIS IS NOT YOUR KID'S GRILLED CHEESE!!! This sandwich, for the grown-up kid at heart comes rich in ingredients no matter which one you choose. For example, the Hungry Hippo is stacked with tender beef, crispy bacon, gooey cheese, and perfectly toasted bread all on one sandwich! The portions are so large that most couldn't finish a whole sandwich in one sitting. The owners and staff are extraordinarily friendly and welcoming. DEFINITELY A MUST-TASTE food truck! Call ahead for travel times to catch them at a special event in town.
Sweet-n-Cheezy
MAN... this is some good eating!!! This local food truck specializes in Grilled Cheese sandwiches. WARNING: THIS IS NOT YOUR KID'S GRILLED CHEESE!!! This sandwich, for the grown-up kid at heart comes rich in ingredients no matter which one you choose. For example, the Hungry Hippo is stacked with tender beef, crispy bacon, gooey cheese, and perfectly toasted bread all on one sandwich! The portions are so large that most couldn't finish a whole sandwich in one sitting. The owners and staff are extraordinarily friendly and welcoming. DEFINITELY A MUST-TASTE food truck! Call ahead for travel times to catch them at a special event in town.
Support small local business at The Blind Squirrel! If you're looking for an alternative to a typical sub shop then you really should try this place. They pretty much make everything in house. Instead of buying bagged potato chips, they make their own. They also smoke their own meat and make their own sauces. Despite all this extra work I've found their sandwiches to be reasonably priced and the service is friendly and very good. Although it doesn't take long, it does take a few minutes for them to make your sandwich so they give you a number for you to take to your table then they bring it out to you in five or ten minutes. It is difficult to make it in on time for these tasty sandwiches, as they are only open for lunch and close early at 2;30 pm.
Recommend: Big Bad Wolf Sandwich
The Blind Squirrel
1105 S Mays StSupport small local business at The Blind Squirrel! If you're looking for an alternative to a typical sub shop then you really should try this place. They pretty much make everything in house. Instead of buying bagged potato chips, they make their own. They also smoke their own meat and make their own sauces. Despite all this extra work I've found their sandwiches to be reasonably priced and the service is friendly and very good. Although it doesn't take long, it does take a few minutes for them to make your sandwich so they give you a number for you to take to your table then they bring it out to you in five or ten minutes. It is difficult to make it in on time for these tasty sandwiches, as they are only open for lunch and close early at 2;30 pm.
Recommend: Big Bad Wolf Sandwich
This whimsical locale is decorated in Alice in Wonderland theme and the menu matches... especially the cocktail list. (Queen of Hearts or Off With Their Heads)
Alice in Wonderland is referenced throughout, from the food & drinks menus to the eclectic decor full of quotes and repurposed finds from Grandma's attic. If weather permits, the spacious side yard Hatter's bar area with corner stage, strung lights, large old trees, and the red door to the realm of the Queen of Hearts awaits.
The food is Southern/Gulf Coast Style, serving as many local seasonal products as possible. Featured proteins include shrimp, bi-valves, a few types of fish, chicken, pork chops, several beef options, and yes, rabbit. Salads and Benedicts at brunch are divine. The cocktail menu has plenty of classics & throwbacks, plus a few original twists like the Manmosa (Deep Eddy Lemon Vodka, Revolver Blood & Honey Ale, & OJ, a potion this fine lady quite enjoys).
Recommend: Oyster Nachos, Steak Fries
The Scarlet Rabbit
410 W Main StThis whimsical locale is decorated in Alice in Wonderland theme and the menu matches... especially the cocktail list. (Queen of Hearts or Off With Their Heads)
Alice in Wonderland is referenced throughout, from the food & drinks menus to the eclectic decor full of quotes and repurposed finds from Grandma's attic. If weather permits, the spacious side yard Hatter's bar area with corner stage, strung lights, large old trees, and the red door to the realm of the Queen of Hearts awaits.
The food is Southern/Gulf Coast Style, serving as many local seasonal products as possible. Featured proteins include shrimp, bi-valves, a few types of fish, chicken, pork chops, several beef options, and yes, rabbit. Salads and Benedicts at brunch are divine. The cocktail menu has plenty of classics & throwbacks, plus a few original twists like the Manmosa (Deep Eddy Lemon Vodka, Revolver Blood & Honey Ale, & OJ, a potion this fine lady quite enjoys).
Recommend: Oyster Nachos, Steak Fries
This local restaurant prides itself on supporting local farms and ranches. Their menu makes the most of locally grown or raised ingredients to support our economy locally. They have a core menu and also offer an ever-changing menu of dishes that vary based on locally available food trends and markets.
Recommend: Sweet Potato Fries
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Craft & Racked Wine Bar
1400 East Old Settlers BoulevardThis local restaurant prides itself on supporting local farms and ranches. Their menu makes the most of locally grown or raised ingredients to support our economy locally. They have a core menu and also offer an ever-changing menu of dishes that vary based on locally available food trends and markets.
Recommend: Sweet Potato Fries
Breakfast in Round Rock is quite the treat at our hometown’s own world-famous Round Rock Donuts, (As featured multiple times on the Food Network and Food TV! It is surely well worth the wait around the block!
Recommend: Texas-sized donut
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Round Rock Donuts
106 W Liberty AveBreakfast in Round Rock is quite the treat at our hometown’s own world-famous Round Rock Donuts, (As featured multiple times on the Food Network and Food TV! It is surely well worth the wait around the block!
Recommend: Texas-sized donut
Parks & Nature
Memorial Park consists of 14.11 acres of land. This park provides a cool and shaded atmosphere with the abundance of trees. The 0.60 mile trail runs alongside Brushy Creek, which provides a stimulating view for any runner, walker, or bike rider. Follow the trail to see the legendary “Round Rock” that can be seen in Brushy Creek. For the softball players out there, Memorial Park offers a softball field along with a full concession stand. Parking is available just outside the field and only a few steps away from the playground. Park goers can also enjoy other amenities such as picnic tables, grills, and drinking fountains.
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600 N Lee StMemorial Park consists of 14.11 acres of land. This park provides a cool and shaded atmosphere with the abundance of trees. The 0.60 mile trail runs alongside Brushy Creek, which provides a stimulating view for any runner, walker, or bike rider. Follow the trail to see the legendary “Round Rock” that can be seen in Brushy Creek. For the softball players out there, Memorial Park offers a softball field along with a full concession stand. Parking is available just outside the field and only a few steps away from the playground. Park goers can also enjoy other amenities such as picnic tables, grills, and drinking fountains.
Old Settlers Park is the City of Round Rock’s largest park, stretching across 645 acres of land. Old Settlers has something for everyone in the family to enjoy. There is 3.13 miles of trail that runs through a large portion of the park. Old Settlers provides the community with a number of different sports fields and courts, which include baseball, softball, football, soccer, tennis, and volleyball. In addition, there is plenty of open field space that is good for a variety of activities. If you are looking to cool down, Rock’N River Water Park in conveniently located within Old Settlers Park. Large pavilions are available for rental for those looking to host events, along with many more park amenities.
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3300 E Palm Valley BlvdOld Settlers Park is the City of Round Rock’s largest park, stretching across 645 acres of land. Old Settlers has something for everyone in the family to enjoy. There is 3.13 miles of trail that runs through a large portion of the park. Old Settlers provides the community with a number of different sports fields and courts, which include baseball, softball, football, soccer, tennis, and volleyball. In addition, there is plenty of open field space that is good for a variety of activities. If you are looking to cool down, Rock’N River Water Park in conveniently located within Old Settlers Park. Large pavilions are available for rental for those looking to host events, along with many more park amenities.
Round Rock Dog Depot is a leash free area for dogs in the city limits. The fenced park features agility elements such as a tire jump, A-frame contact ramp, and a tunnel. There is ample open space for running and playing.
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Round Rock Dog Depot
800 Deerfoot DrRound Rock Dog Depot is a leash free area for dogs in the city limits. The fenced park features agility elements such as a tire jump, A-frame contact ramp, and a tunnel. There is ample open space for running and playing.
Lake Creek Hiking Trail along Lake Creek. Discover fossils, old wagon wheel tracks, horseshoe imprints, etc. that show the history of the area dating back centuries.
Lake Creek
Lake Creek Hiking Trail along Lake Creek. Discover fossils, old wagon wheel tracks, horseshoe imprints, etc. that show the history of the area dating back centuries.
Part of the Brushy Creek where one can rent a canoe, host an outdoor party, or listen to live music.
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3300 Brushy Creek RdPart of the Brushy Creek where one can rent a canoe, host an outdoor party, or listen to live music.
McNeil Park is located just off I-35 N and consists of 17.92 acres of land. This community park is a great spot for a day of sports and picnics. McNeil Park is equipped with two full softball fields along with two tennis courts. For those looking to host a tournament, McNeil Park has a concession area for both fans and participants. Visitors will also have access to convenient parking and restroom facilities. The kiddos can have fun on the playscape, while parents make use of other amenities like the picnic shelter, picnic tables, barbecue grills, and a drinking fountain.
McNeil Park
Interstate 35 North Frontage RoadMcNeil Park is located just off I-35 N and consists of 17.92 acres of land. This community park is a great spot for a day of sports and picnics. McNeil Park is equipped with two full softball fields along with two tennis courts. For those looking to host a tournament, McNeil Park has a concession area for both fans and participants. Visitors will also have access to convenient parking and restroom facilities. The kiddos can have fun on the playscape, while parents make use of other amenities like the picnic shelter, picnic tables, barbecue grills, and a drinking fountain.
Getting Around
10/10 Taxi
900 Round Rock Ave$10 per trip. Best deal on a local cab in Round Rock.
Entertainment & Activities
Get yourself great beers and great food all while sitting and not missing a moment of the movie. Plus, the prices for everything is actually on par or lower than most other movie theaters.
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Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Lakeline
14028 US-183Get yourself great beers and great food all while sitting and not missing a moment of the movie. Plus, the prices for everything is actually on par or lower than most other movie theaters.
For those who have never been here, it is a movie theatre, restaurant, and brewhouse in one great big AWESOME place!
In the theater there is a bar that runs the length of each row. The wait staff come to you and take your order before the movie starts, but if you want to make another order during the film, simply write yoyr order on the provided notepad and switch on the soft blue light. Your server will come take the ticket and turn off your light. The bill comes 40 min before the end of the film.
This is a classy theater with very reasonable admission prices. The food averages $6 apps/$8 entrees/$4 desserts. Most of the meals are made from scratch and served up in large portions. Also, their microbrews are damn good.
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Flix Brewhouse Round Rock
2200 S I-35 Frontage RdFor those who have never been here, it is a movie theatre, restaurant, and brewhouse in one great big AWESOME place!
In the theater there is a bar that runs the length of each row. The wait staff come to you and take your order before the movie starts, but if you want to make another order during the film, simply write yoyr order on the provided notepad and switch on the soft blue light. Your server will come take the ticket and turn off your light. The bill comes 40 min before the end of the film.
This is a classy theater with very reasonable admission prices. The food averages $6 apps/$8 entrees/$4 desserts. Most of the meals are made from scratch and served up in large portions. Also, their microbrews are damn good.
Get yourself great beers and great food all while sitting and not missing a moment of the movie. Plus, the prices for everything is actually on par or lower than most other movie theaters.
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Alamo Drafthouse Village
2700 W Anderson LnGet yourself great beers and great food all while sitting and not missing a moment of the movie. Plus, the prices for everything is actually on par or lower than most other movie theaters.
Learn about proper hive maitenance, what bees like to eat, conditions that make them happy, and all kinds of useful stuff about having an apiary. They took us out to the country, where we saw their hives, stacked 4-5 tall in the middle of some field. They outfitted us with those cool suits and helmets so we didn't get stung, and we got to poke around inside the hives! They're full of great information, and have a bunch of honey products for sale at very reasonable prices.
Round Rock Honey
1308 Chisholm TrailLearn about proper hive maitenance, what bees like to eat, conditions that make them happy, and all kinds of useful stuff about having an apiary. They took us out to the country, where we saw their hives, stacked 4-5 tall in the middle of some field. They outfitted us with those cool suits and helmets so we didn't get stung, and we got to poke around inside the hives! They're full of great information, and have a bunch of honey products for sale at very reasonable prices.
The 14,000 sq.ft. Shaylah Dame Skate Park is located at 1600 Gattis School Road behind the Clay Madsen Recreation Center. There is a bowl and and street component. Admission is free.
Shaylah Dame Skate Park
1600 Gattis School RdThe 14,000 sq.ft. Shaylah Dame Skate Park is located at 1600 Gattis School Road behind the Clay Madsen Recreation Center. There is a bowl and and street component. Admission is free.
Located within Old Settlers Park and is complete with a lazy river, crazy slides and a water playground. Additional amenities include tunnel showers, a water cannon, tipping frogs, floor geysers & a zero-beach-entry play area. Rock’N River Water Park has been expanded to include a huge sprayground play unit featuring 51 play features- including down jets, hose jets, tipping cone, water curtain, water guns, water slides and net obstacles.
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Rock'N River Water Park
800 E Palm Valley BlvdLocated within Old Settlers Park and is complete with a lazy river, crazy slides and a water playground. Additional amenities include tunnel showers, a water cannon, tipping frogs, floor geysers & a zero-beach-entry play area. Rock’N River Water Park has been expanded to include a huge sprayground play unit featuring 51 play features- including down jets, hose jets, tipping cone, water curtain, water guns, water slides and net obstacles.
Sightseeing
Legend goes that a young boy in the 1800’s became separated from a settlers’ caravan during a dark and stormy night, while the group was trying to escape the rising waters of a nearby creek.
He managed to survive on his own and became a hermit in the area. Not being civilized, he avoided contact with people and terrorized anyone who dared entered his domain of the wooded area along what became known as Brushy Creek. Frightening stagecoaches and solitary riders alike, his legend grew in the area until one day the horses leading a speeding stagecoach trampled him to death while he attempted his infamous intimidation.
Hairy Man Road
Hairy Man RoadLegend goes that a young boy in the 1800’s became separated from a settlers’ caravan during a dark and stormy night, while the group was trying to escape the rising waters of a nearby creek.
He managed to survive on his own and became a hermit in the area. Not being civilized, he avoided contact with people and terrorized anyone who dared entered his domain of the wooded area along what became known as Brushy Creek. Frightening stagecoaches and solitary riders alike, his legend grew in the area until one day the horses leading a speeding stagecoach trampled him to death while he attempted his infamous intimidation.
Hidden for over 10,000 years, Inner Space Cavern is one of the best preserved caves in Texas. It was discovered by a Texas Highway Department core drilling team in the Spring of 1963. Six inch core samples were taken to determine if the ground was stable enough to support a large highway overpass. As they were drilling one of the test holes, the bit suddenly dropped 26ft. and the highway crew knew there was something down there besides rock.
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Inner Space Cavern
4200 S I-35 Frontage RdHidden for over 10,000 years, Inner Space Cavern is one of the best preserved caves in Texas. It was discovered by a Texas Highway Department core drilling team in the Spring of 1963. Six inch core samples were taken to determine if the ground was stable enough to support a large highway overpass. As they were drilling one of the test holes, the bit suddenly dropped 26ft. and the highway crew knew there was something down there besides rock.
The Round Rock
Chisholm Trail RoadThe Round Rock after which the city gained its name!
Watertower Park is located near downtown Round Rock. The old water tower serves to this day as a Round Rock landmark. During the 1930s it was part of a large WPA project that not only served most of the residents of Round Rock with water and sewer hookups, but it allowed many people "down on their luck" to work. The City decorates the water tower with Christmas lights every December.
Koughan Memorial Water Tower Park
200 Round Rock AveWatertower Park is located near downtown Round Rock. The old water tower serves to this day as a Round Rock landmark. During the 1930s it was part of a large WPA project that not only served most of the residents of Round Rock with water and sewer hookups, but it allowed many people "down on their luck" to work. The City decorates the water tower with Christmas lights every December.
Shopping
When Round Rock really started expanding, the land across the highway from Dell's headquarters really started booming with the ability to serve the 18000 employees that are currently employed there. What started out as a Wal-mart and a couple of other small convienence stores grew into one of the largest shopping areas not considered a mall in the country. Now there is everything from a World Market to a Maggie Moo's!
What to buy: Just about anything you would need.
Directions: I-35 and SH45.
La Frontera Village
2601 La Frontera BlvdWhen Round Rock really started expanding, the land across the highway from Dell's headquarters really started booming with the ability to serve the 18000 employees that are currently employed there. What started out as a Wal-mart and a couple of other small convienence stores grew into one of the largest shopping areas not considered a mall in the country. Now there is everything from a World Market to a Maggie Moo's!
What to buy: Just about anything you would need.
Directions: I-35 and SH45.
A LARGE STORE WITH A GREAT wine selection, also you can make your own mixed six-pack of imported beers at a reasonable price, lots of home decor items and gourmet food items.
Cost Plus World Market
200 Sundance PkwyA LARGE STORE WITH A GREAT wine selection, also you can make your own mixed six-pack of imported beers at a reasonable price, lots of home decor items and gourmet food items.
In a town square atmosphere, the city's newest retail development offers 700,000 square feet of restaurants and luxury fashion, including Austin's first Neiman-Marcus, Tiffany and Co., Barney's CO-OP, Louis Vuitton and Intermix.
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11410 Century Oaks TerraceIn a town square atmosphere, the city's newest retail development offers 700,000 square feet of restaurants and luxury fashion, including Austin's first Neiman-Marcus, Tiffany and Co., Barney's CO-OP, Louis Vuitton and Intermix.
New mixed-use development including chic retail stores, coffee shops, restaurants, wine bars and living spaces in vibrant urban setting.
Second Street Market Inc
200 San Jacinto BlvdNew mixed-use development including chic retail stores, coffee shops, restaurants, wine bars and living spaces in vibrant urban setting.
Family-friendly outdoor outlet mall. This beautiful open air mall is home to 125 stores including Banana Republic, Nike, Michael Kors, JCrew, and Polo Ralph Lauren. It also hosts a variety of stores specializing in women's, men's, family, and sporting apparel and fine jewelry, all at 25%-65% off everyday prices. After a successful day of shopping, relax at Chili's and Le Madeleine or catch a newly released movie at Cinemark 14. Round Rock Premium Outlets is a premier shopping destination for all shoppers in the central to south Texas area.
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Round Rock Premium Outlets
4401 N Interstate Hwy 35Family-friendly outdoor outlet mall. This beautiful open air mall is home to 125 stores including Banana Republic, Nike, Michael Kors, JCrew, and Polo Ralph Lauren. It also hosts a variety of stores specializing in women's, men's, family, and sporting apparel and fine jewelry, all at 25%-65% off everyday prices. After a successful day of shopping, relax at Chili's and Le Madeleine or catch a newly released movie at Cinemark 14. Round Rock Premium Outlets is a premier shopping destination for all shoppers in the central to south Texas area.
IKEA Round Rock is the place for inspired furniture and wares. Here, you'll be surrounded by 50 different room settings, three complete homes, a supervised children's play area, and a 250-seat restaurant serving Swedish specialties, as well as American dishes. If it's style you're after, IKEA is the destination for you.
University Oaks Shopping Center (IKEA) station
IKEA Round Rock is the place for inspired furniture and wares. Here, you'll be surrounded by 50 different room settings, three complete homes, a supervised children's play area, and a 250-seat restaurant serving Swedish specialties, as well as American dishes. If it's style you're after, IKEA is the destination for you.
Essentials
H-E-B is a locally owned and operated grocery chain that promotes Texas farms and ranches. The store is clean, food is fresh, and prices are reasonable.
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H-E-B
603 Louis Henna BlvdH-E-B is a locally owned and operated grocery chain that promotes Texas farms and ranches. The store is clean, food is fresh, and prices are reasonable.