The Garden Co. Cafe - Schulenburg, Texas

Meredith R.

Stopped off here for dinner on a long drive. The Google reviews and the posted pictures made it seem like a ”can’t miss“ opportunity. We wanted a restaurant that served healthy, delicious plates with an array of choices. We found that and more! The food was amazing. For starters, we had the Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Chicken Bites. Highly recommend! The dressing was so good. I had the Cilantro Lime Shrimp salad. I was hoping for a sweeter tasting salad, but it was good in its own right. The shrimp was yummy. My husband and son both got the Deep Fried Ribeye Steak. I had a bite and it was the best one I’ve ever tried. I mean, no place else deep fries a ribeye, right? Of course, it was delicious! Then ,to top it off, we shared a huge piece of cheesecake. It was light and fluffy and so good. They’re best known for their Pecan Bread Pudding but I just couldn’t do it since I don’t like bread pudding in general lol! The wait staff was friendly and enjoyable. I could tell they like their job. I hope you enjoy it as much as we did!

deja B.

Amazing staff and great food! Got stuck here in town with car issues and wanted to grab food to eat while waiting so I looked up nearby places. This cafe did NOT disappoint!! Definitely worth stopping by I would highly recommend the people, food, and environment 💯

Courtney M.

This was our first time here. We heard such great reviews from a family member so had to stop. Did not disappoint! The Pom Prosecco was refreshing and the Salmon bowl was perfectly dressed and the perfect portion size. Thank y’all for the Texas hospitality!

Roger C. (.

The Garden Co. Cafe

217 Kessler Ave, Schulenburg, TX 78956

Traveling from Houston to San Antonio by car? This is the perfect spot to take a break, stretch your legs and enjoy a delightful fresh salad. The menu offers burgers, po-boys and an array of salads.

We chose the Hanger Steak Salad. Romaine lettuc, mixed greens topped with a fig induced vinegarette dressing. Smoked bacon, avocado and Colby Jack cheese are mixed in. The steak is cooked & seasoned to perfection.

This salad was enough for my wife & I to share. This accompanied with a sweet tea was just what we needed to recharge our batteries.

The restaurant has a nursery and gift shop that carry an assortment of unique items for the home & garden.

Final Thoughts -

Blending rustic charm with modern flavors, the café offers a welcoming atmosphere where guests can savor thoughtfully crafted dishes made with fresh, high-quality ingredients.

Jason S.

Absolutely amazing food. Had lunch there today. The Bahn Mi sandwich was beyond perfect. Wish I could eat here every day.

Edit: We came back the same night for dinner. We were in town for a charity Beard competition. Ended up with the same waitress we had for lunch.

Dinner menu was as excellent as the lunch menu was. Had the beef tenderloin and it was cooked perfectly. The brussel sprouts were perfect.

Got to meet the owner, Jeff. Thank you for the desserts! We’ll see you in a year.

Khrystie G.

Traveling cross country we were so delighted to have come across The Garden Co Cafe. If you're in the area looking for a delicious meal, friendly service and a warm atmosphere this is your stop! We got the tenderloin and the rib eye. Both were perfectly cooked and seasoned with their creamy potatoes and green beans. Absolutely perfection!

Ajith V.

Really enjoyed the stopover on our drive from Houston to Austin- food was great, service attentive and the ambience was relaxed and fun.
We basically ordered every single starter and they were very good. Especially the Brussels sprouts. The lamb burger was outstanding as the feta lands a lovely twist to the eat feel - felt almost like a Mediterranean kebab in the burger!
The pecan bread pudding was lovely though the cheese cake was not spectacular
That said - the prices were more like Boston or NY than schulenburg!!!

Richard

Prices were a little expensive, but it was due to the large portions. Food was great. I had the Salmon Sriracha Bowl, and it was well prepared and delicious. Everyone was ordering the Brussels Sprouts, and I regret not ordering them. They must have been good. Service was attentive and allowed for customization of orders. Atmosphere was noisy, but it was due to restaurant being filled to capacity at 1:30 pm, which is incredible. I would recommend this establishment