Restaurants in Williamson County

You're on the road and the coffee cup is empty. This Starbucks sits in Taylor, Texas. Coffee and pastries, served at a counter you already know the drill for. Stop in, order, be on your way.

Chain counter-serve pizzeria known for its Peproni Rolls & make-your-own pizzas.

Texan Cafe & Pie Shop serves cafe food and pie in Taylor, Texas. The menu runs to chicken fried steak with mashed potatoes, brown gravy, and Texas toast. Pie and cobbler are staples; the hot pie comes with brady sauce and ice cream. The room is spacious and old-style, with food served quick and hot.

A gas-station stop in Weir doesn't have to include brisket, but Pure Texan sells it by the pound and on sandwiches, with hamburgers and french fries besides. It is a convenience store with fuel and drinks. Some visitors report the food quality has changed under new ownership.

If you want a night out in Cedar Park with a drink in hand, Sunset Bar and Grill is a bar on the menu. It serves well-crafted mixed drinks in a lively setting. There is no kitchen on site, but you can order food for delivery to the bar.

Jumbo Packers-themed sports bar with 15+ pool tables, shuffleboard & TVs plus live music & karaoke.

Fast-food chain specializing in fried & roasted chicken, catfish & Southern-style sides.

Mexican staples and cocktails are served at this casual option with a convivial atmosphere.

Counter-serve chain serving up a menu of specialty or custom pizzas for takeout or delivery.

Dairy Queen serves fast food in Liberty Hill. The menu runs from chicken tenders to desserts, including dipped cones in a size some ask to be bigger. There is a website. Prices run higher than nearby competitors, a point to weigh before ordering. For those who come anyway, ice cream is the recurring draw, and visits tend to repeat.

A few tables dot this snug cuban cafe known for its traditional sandwiches & wide array of pastries.

Casual diner chain dishing up classic American comfort fare, including all-day breakfast favorites.

Convenience store chain supplying snacks, sandwiches & fountain drinks, plus gasoline.

Weekend parking and seating can be hard to find, especially on game days. Second Street Station is a restaurant in Taylor, Texas. It serves brunch, fish and chips, and cheesecake. The room has pool tables, televisions, and background music, and it draws a crowd when games are on. A website lists more details.

Round Rock families looking for dinner with a change of scenery have Uncle Buck's Fish Bowl and Grill. It is a seafood restaurant with an aquarium theme, decorated throughout in marine style. The dining room includes a large aquarium area, which makes it a fit for children and teenagers as well as adults. A website is available for hours and details.

Chain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.

Camp Briteside is a Georgetown restaurant and bar with indoor and covered-patio seating, TVs, and a full turf wiffle ball field beside the tables where kids play while families eat.

Family-friendly chain serving classic Tex-Mex & American fare in a Southwestern-style setting.

You need gas, a lottery ticket, pizza, ice cream, candy, and a soda without making three stops. CEFCO Convenience Store in Liberty Hill, Texas puts all of them under one roof. It is a convenience store with a website, fuel pumps, and a counter for snacks and drinks. One stop on the way home handles the errands.

Fast-food burger & fries joint with an old-school feel, including retro drive-in service.

CEFCO Convenience Store sells fuel, snacks, and lottery tickets, including Powerball, from a store in Jarrell, Texas. It has a website. Pump payment is not available, so plan to pay inside. If you need help picking lottery numbers or buying a ticket, ask at the register before you commit.

Some kitchens stop cooking before you stop eating. Chowrastha is an Indian restaurant in Leander, Texas. It serves paneer pulao, naan, and chai, and works as a quick stop for snacks. A website is available online.

Louisiana-inspired fast-food chain known for its crispy fried chicken, chicken sandwiches & fries.