Independence Store
When you go to Independence, you must stop at the Independence General Store where you can get something to eat and drink, and meet some of the local folks. Without a doubt, this is the social center, the hub, of the community.
LJ’S BBQ
Named one of Texas Monthly’s Top 25 New BBQ Joints in Texas, LJ’s features smoky BBQ brisket, pork, ribs and homemade sides. Crowd faves are the pulled pork or brisket tacos, mac and cheese, and “The Big Dog” sandwich. Wed-Sat from 11am until sold out or 6pm, whichever comes first.
Blue Bell Creameries & Ice Cream Parlor
Come visit the “little creamery” in Brenham and learn all about how Texas’ favorite sweet treat is made! Visitors have the opportunity to browse the Visitor Center which is filled with pictures, videos and history of the “best ice cream in the country.” No visit to Blue Bell is complete without a generous scoop of ice cream from the Parlor and a trip to the Country Store for a unique gift or souvenir.
Buckin Burger
Smashburgers – Beer – Live Music
Volare Italian Restaurant
Enjoy tempting, delicious authentic Italian and Mediterranean recipes; fresh breads, pasta, veal, chicken, seafood and desserts. Beer and extensive wine list. Outdoor garden dining available.
Brossa’s Cibo e Vino
Fresh Italian bistro in beautiful Brenham, TX. House-made pastas, sandwiches, soups and salads.
Hours: Mon – Sat 11am-2pm & 4:30-9pm, Sun 11am-2pm
Taqueria La Abundancia
Our food truck offers a wide variety of authentic Mexican food. Including breakfast tacos, burritos, street tacos, quesadillas, and more.
Imelda’s Authentic Mexican Food
Must Be Heaven
We’ve been serving sandwiches, quiche, salads, and homemade pies to groups of all sizes in our charming historic downtown building since 1982. Create your own combination by adding a hot soup, fresh fruit, side salad or delicious broccoli salad, then make your way to our antique ice cream parlor for hand-dipped Blue Bell ice cream! Must Be Heaven has a private dining area that seats up to 24 comfortably. Call for room rental rates. After business hours, however, the entire restaurant is available for a charge. Restaurant seats 215 including the private room.
Weikel’s Bakery
Weikel’s Bakery prides itself in making authentic, from scratch, Czech pastries. Weikel’s second location, in Brenham, features a full-scale baking operation, indoor seating for 16, and a menu of an extensive assortment of kolaches, klobasniky (pigs-in-a-blanket), sweet rolls, pies, bread, muffins, cookies and cakes, as well as a coffee, tea and soft drinks beverage counter.