10 Gift & Specialty Shops in Texas That You Shouldn't Miss

November 18, 2021 Moriah Teneyck

Texas has great beaches for bird watching, boating, and fishing. Plus golf courses, cowboy and high art culture, and a rich history. Bask on the beach and bird watch between golf games before, during, or after spring break in Corpus Christi, Port Aransas, Crystal Beach, or South Padre Island. Explore East Texas from Dallas to Tyler, Texarkana, Jefferson, and Nacogdoches. Enjoy golf and big city life in Dallas or Houston. Visit Galveston's coastal Strand. Tour West Texas and Hill Country from San Antonio, New Braunfels, Austin, and Fredericksburg to Amarillo and El Paso.
Restaurants in Texas

1. Waterloo Records

600 N Lamar Blvd Ste A, Austin, TX 78703-5400 +1 512-474-2500 http://www.waterloorecords.com
Excellent
81%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
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Terrible
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Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 75 reviews

Waterloo Records

Reviewed By Travel742391 - Austin, United States

No better place to shop for music in the “Live Music Capitol of the World.” Amazing lay out of records, books, and other random music gets. This is on the level of Amoeba Music in LA or The Drama Book Shop in NYC. Both are treasures to their community as much as Waterloo is the treasure trove of ours.

2. Mom & Popcorn

215 E Louisiana St, McKinney, TX 75069-4344 +1 972-542-7605 [email protected] http://momandpopcorn.com
Excellent
82%
Good
16%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
1%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 119 reviews

Mom & Popcorn

Mom and Popcorn takes you back to the good ol' days with Gourmet Popcorn, Nostalgic Candy, Homemade Fudge, Retro Sodas and Tin Lunch Boxes.

Reviewed By Hogiepaw - Plano, United States

Lots of selections to purchase by the 1/4 pound. Grab a bag and go crazy. And flavored popcorn as well.

3. Salado Glassworks

#2 Peddlers Alley, Salado, TX +1 254-947-0339 [email protected] http://www.saladoglassworks.com
Excellent
88%
Good
9%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 131 reviews

Salado Glassworks

Salado Glassworks is a glassblowing studio and gallery that specializes in custom hand blown glass. There's always a seat by the fire for you to witness owner and artist Gail Allard shape art installations, sculptures, signature vessels or custom lighting options. The gallery also features custom hand blown glass drinkware, gifts and decor. Family friendly "Blow Your Own" events offer the chance experience and interact with the art of glassblowing firsthand. We look forward to seeing you in the shop!

Reviewed By jasminerX2021ET - Georgetown, United States

So much cool stuff in this shop plus you get to watch the glass designers blow and create glass items.

4. Antonelli's Cheese Shop

4220 Duval St, Austin, TX 78751-4311 +1 512-531-9610 [email protected] http://www.antonellischeese.com/
Excellent
90%
Good
10%
Satisfactory
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5.0 based on 61 reviews

Antonelli's Cheese Shop

Antonelli’s Cheese Shop is at the heart of Austin’s cheese scene. We have a bustling cut-to-order cheese shop. We host weekly public and private cheese appreciation classes where a friendly cheesemonger guides you through the story behind each cheese; we usually carry up to 100 types. Partnering with artisans who are truly committed to managing their lands sustainably and caring for herds humanely allows us to source the finest local, domestic and international cheese. As Austin’s first specialty cheese shop, our cheese can be appreciated in person at the shop and in restaurants across town. A decade into life as cheese experts, we could never have imagined where life would take us and are excited to continue our cheese-y journey!

Reviewed By cherylt535

My family did a Gold Tasting from Antonelli's Cheese Shop - 7 kinds of cheese, 3 charcuteries, 3 chocolates - as part of a group event. Antonelli's was super accomodating and substituted all kinds of pickled beets, peppers, and veggies in lieu of the meat for us. The cheesemongers walked us all through the courses explaining the flavors, processes, terroir, and unique characteristics. It's just like fine wine! We learned a lot, had a ton of fun, and got to ask questions and get recommendations on food, wine, and beer pairings. I definitely recommend this for special events or group meetings. They also offer open courses and events. They offer specialty cheeses that you just can't find anywhere! We enjoyed some of these unique cheeses so much that right after our meeting, we went right back to the web site to order our favorites!

5. Rustlin' Rob's Texas Gourmet Foods

121 E Main St, Fredericksburg, TX 78624-4227 +1 830-990-4750 http://Www.ruslinrobs.com
Excellent
86%
Good
13%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
1%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 155 reviews

Rustlin' Rob's Texas Gourmet Foods

Reviewed By 613ChrisB613 - Conroe, United States

Just stumbled in here as we were walking by on Main Street and now this could be the reason for coming back next time. The store is filled with gourmet foods and samples. It has a large selection of very unique flavors and is a good stop to shop and explore. My favorite is the raspberry flavored peanut butter.

6. Fischer & Wieser's Das Peach Haus

1406 S US Highway 87, Fredericksburg, TX 78624-5066 +1 830-997-8969 [email protected] http://daspeachhaus.com
Excellent
89%
Good
9%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
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Terrible
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Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 621 reviews

Fischer & Wieser's Das Peach Haus

Das Peach Haus is a one of a kind store located in an early 1900's brewery and situated on an immaculate property containing ponds, over 1000 peach trees, B&B's, and towering pine trees. Das Peach Haus is the home of the Original Roasted Raspberry Chipotle Sauce, Fischer & Wieser Specialty Foods and commercial peach growing. We have samples of our products and wine tastings daily. You can even enjoy a glass of wine out by our beautiful pond! Fresh peaches are available June - August! We are just four miles from Main Street. The Fischer & Wieser Culinary Adventure Cooking School is also located here! Come and inspire your culinary adventure with us!

Reviewed By ythompson

Beautiful decks and chairs to enjoy nature with a glass of wine and/or delicious treat from crackers and jams to a variety of other homemade nibbles. Friendly customer service, local history, relaxing tasting/shopping and country charm.

7. Savage Finds Antiques & Oddities

1509 Austin Ave Sironia, Upstairs in Back, Waco, TX 76701 +1 254-265-2133 [email protected] http://www.savagefinds.com
Excellent
89%
Good
8%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
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Terrible
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5.0 based on 53 reviews

Savage Finds Antiques & Oddities

We pick, find and gather great items from all across this great Nation. We happened upon Waco in our travels and fell in love. So we opened a store here in Waco, Texas. Come visit us to find unique, fun and truly vintage treasures. And, if you're looking for something to do while in Waco - we offer numerous daily classes. Learn to make vintage designed coasters, tiles, tea towels, pillows and more . These are easy and fun things to do to pass the time while you are here. We are open Tuesday through Saturday, 10-6.

Reviewed By Mombear17

We have visited Savage Finds several times now when we come to town. Not only is it a huge space but it is filled with wonderful and unique things. They are continuously changing up the merchandise so it’s new and fresh all the time. The mural on the outside of the building is gorgeous and made for a great family photo! The owners are super friendly and very knowledgeable. I especially love the addition of classes that are offered. Something fun to do while in town and can take home a handmade item from an amazing town. I can’t wait to go back again!

8. Grapevine's Market on Main

337 S Main St, Grapevine, TX 76051-5320 +1 817-488-7656 [email protected] http://grapevinesmarketonmain.com
Excellent
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5.0 based on 3 reviews

Grapevine's Market on Main

We are the only gift shop in Historic Grapevine with over 20 individual vendors, so there is something for everyone in our unique store. Including a variety of gifts, clothing, jewelry, home decor, cowhides, Texan snacks, candy, & more! Just look for the store with a front porch full of great merchandise and come on in.

9. Luckenbach Texas General Store

412 Luckenbach Town Loop, Luckenbach, TX 78624-4911 +1 830-997-3224 [email protected] http://shop.luckenbachtexas.com
Excellent
60%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 457 reviews

Luckenbach Texas General Store

Historic General store in the tiny town of Luckenbach, Texas built in 1849 by the German settlers of the Texas Hill Country.

Reviewed By Zena1 - Sligo, Ireland

We were staying in Fredericksburg for a couple of nights and decided on the first evening to take the 15min drive to Luckenback without knowing exactly what was ahead of us .As we arrived at the site were were directed in the dark to a large parking site in a field and straight away we knew there was going to be nothing too organized about this venue .There was a $10 cover charge for the musicians playing that night and it was well worth it .Of course the first visit is to the old post office / souvenir store and then to the outdoor music venue .Picnic type tables laid out all around a yard under the canopy of a huge tree .Several bars ,cash only, selling beers ,wine ,soft drinks and water and some small food trucks .Music was excellent and lots of people dancing including ourselves on a not to flat dancing area in front of the stage .People dressed in their finest country outfits and really enjoying their night . Happened to sit beside a local ! couple who had travelled 40 miles for a date night and some dancing .People were just so friendly and made us feel so welcome from overseas .We enjoyed the night so much we returned on the Sunday afternoon for more great free music and free fun ,loved it and Sunday appeared to be a great family day .Hope you get to see the rooster that goes up on stage to join in ????????

10. Wiseman House

Hico, TX +1 254-796-2565 [email protected] http://wisemanhousechocolates.com
Excellent
77%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 98 reviews

Wiseman House

Chocolate shop locally crafted by artisans using ethically farmed and traded cocoa beans from different parts of the world then blended in Italy or Belgium for amazing smoothness and quality. We use local fruit and nuts and Texas produced spirits in creative ways producing confections unparalleled. The shop also has unique gifts juried by designer LaDonne Wenzel.

Reviewed By morbea56 - Fort Worth, United States

We’ve been going to Wiseman House for years and they truly have the best chocolate you’ve ever had. Their store is adorable and sells a variety of gourmet chocolates, gifts and cute home goods. When we started planning our wedding, we knew we wanted favors from Wiseman! They packaged chocolate truffles in lovely boxes with ribbons for each of our guests and we couldn’t have been happier with how they turned out. The chocolates were delicious and each favor was beautiful! Thank you for helping make our wedding special. Even if you just stop by to taste some chocolate, you don’t want to miss Wiseman House!

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