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Where to Eat on Mercer Street in Dripping Springs — A Walking Guide
Your complete walking guide to historic Mercer Street in Dripping Springs, Texas — restaurants, coffee shops, bars, breweries, boutiques, and lodging. Park once, walk the whole street.
Historic Mercer Street is the heart of Dripping Springs, Texas — a walkable stretch of 19th-century limestone buildings that's home to the town's best restaurants, coffee shops, bars, breweries, and boutiques. You can park once and walk the whole street in 15 minutes. Here's your complete guide to where to eat, drink, shop, and stay on Mercer Street in Dripping Springs.
☕ MORNING: COFFEE & BREAKFAST ON MERCER STREET
📍 MAZAMA COFFEE CO. (301-B Mercer St)
The starting point. Award-winning craft coffee roaster and bakery — they roast their own beans on-site and bake fresh pastries daily. Named Best Coffee of DSTX multiple years running. Grab a pour-over and a pastry, sit in the courtyard, and watch Mercer Street wake up.
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📍 THE GREAT BRITISH BAKING COMPANY (104 W Mercer St)
A European-style bakery and cafe serving authentic British breakfast. Scotch eggs, savory pies, sticky toffee pudding, bakewell tarts. Coffee + a proper British breakfast — a unique experience in the heart of Texas Hill Country.
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🍽️ LUNCH & DINNER: WHERE TO EAT ON MERCER STREET
📍 HOMESPUN KITCHEN & BAR (131 E Mercer St)
The anchor restaurant of Mercer Street. Farm-to-table dining with European and American influences, a full bar, happy hour specials, and weekend brunch. Locally sourced ingredients, warm atmosphere. The ideal lunch or dinner spot — and the best brunch on the street.
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🍺 DRINKS & NIGHTLIFE ON MERCER STREET
📍 ACOPON BREWING CO. (211 W Mercer St)
A cask ale and craft beer brewpub on Mercer Street. Cozy taproom and pet-friendly patio. House-brewed beers alongside a food menu. The perfect afternoon-to-evening stop — grab a pint and sit on the patio.
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📍 THE GRAWLIX COCKTAIL LOUNGE (332 W Mercer St, Ste 5)
Creative craft cocktails and an arcade side for entertainment. Happy hour Tuesday through Friday. A relaxed, intimate spot for evening drinks. Where Mercer Street goes when the sun goes down.
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📍 HUDSON'S ON MERCER STREET (381 W Mercer St)
Live music, karaoke, and community events. Bar favorites — burgers, hot dogs, Frito pie — plus a full bar. Great for families and music lovers. Check their schedule for live music nights.
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🛍️ SHOPPING ON MERCER STREET
📍 VINTAGE SOUL (302 Mercer St)
Women's clothing, gifts, and home decor with a Hill Country vintage soul. Western boots, candles, jewelry, and found furniture. The stop for a gift that feels like it came from somewhere, not anywhere.
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📍 FARMHOUSE CORTALE (330 W Mercer St, Ste 2)
Rustic-chic home goods and decor. Vintage, timeless, earthy, and eclectic finds — from home decor and furniture to gifts and seasonal items. Add Hill Country charm to your home.
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📍 MERCER STREET CHIC BOUTIQUE & ART GALLERY (332 W Mercer St, Ste 6)
Curated women's clothing, accessories, and local artwork. A warm, inviting boutique in a Hill Country setting. Shop local art and fashion in one stop.
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🏨 STAY ON MERCER STREET
📍 HOMESTEAD AT THE DRIPPING SPRINGS (500 Mercer St)
A historic bed and breakfast on Mercer Street in the heart of downtown. Antique-decorated rooms, continental breakfast, and a walkable location steps from everything on this list. Clara's House — the separate cottage — is the move for couples who want a fireplace and privacy.
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🗺️ THE MERCER STREET WALKING ITINERARY
**Morning (7am-10am):**
Start at Mazama Coffee Co. for a pour-over and pastry → Walk to The Great British Baking Company for a British breakfast (Scotch eggs, sticky toffee pudding)
**Mid-Morning (10am-12pm):**
Browse Vintage Soul for gifts and clothing → Pop into Farmhouse Cortale for home decor → Check out Mercer Street Chic Boutique for local art
**Lunch (12pm-2pm):**
Homespun Kitchen & Bar for farm-to-table lunch — sit on the patio if the weather's good
**Afternoon (2pm-5pm):**
Walk to Acopon Brewing Co. for a cask ale on the patio → Browse any shops you missed → Check into Homestead B&B if you're staying the night
**Evening (5pm-close):**
Dinner at Homespun Kitchen & Bar (if you didn't do lunch there) → Drinks at The Grawlix for craft cocktails → Live music at Hudson's on Mercer Street to end the night
💡 MERCER STREET TIPS
• **Park once, walk everywhere** — Mercer Street is about 0.4 miles end to end. Park near Mazama or Homespun and walk.
• **Monday caveat** — The Great British Baking Company is closed Mondays. Mazama is open.
• **Best for brunch** — Homespun Kitchen & Bar's weekend brunch is the best on Mercer Street
• **Live music** — Check Hudson's schedule for live music nights
• **Pet-friendly** — Acopon Brewing's patio is pet-friendly
• **Walking distance to more** — Mercer Street connects to the broader downtown area. Twisted X Brewing and the Wedding Cake House are a short walk from the west end of Mercer Street.
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