4 Local Stores in New Braunfels You Must Know About
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Founded in 1845, the city of New Braunfels boasts a highly diversified quality of life for its citizens and visitors. The city is widely known for its German festivals and river floating but businesses, specifically local stores, are no exception to this eclectic-ness.
In this article, we listed 4 of the most popular local shops found in the city that brings about a pure, diverse shopping experience to both locals and tourists alike. These local stores, of course, feature artisan products as well as organic, sustainable foods and beverages.
Old Gruene Market Days
The Old Gruene Market Days has been running for 30+ years now. If you’re wanting to witness the old, traditional way of Texas trading — a.k.a. when the community gathers at the town center to “trade-off” their wares — then, you must make sure to visit this market!
Market days usually fall on the third weekend of each month from February to December. If the whole concept doesn’t excite you more than it probably should, it’s good to know that there are more than 100 artisans who proudly sell their handmade and handcrafted items in the Greune Historic District!
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If you’re fond of packaged foods and spices, worry not as there are also a couple of vendors offering such products in this market. Generally, though, the organizers don’t allow mass-produced, machine-made, imported, bought on wholesale, or collectible items. Applications for food concessions are also not accepted.
To give you a clearer picture of the market, most of the vendors found in the Old Gruene Market Days are woodworkers, jewelry makers, and other artists selling one-of-a-kind artworks featuring different types of media. Fiber, metal, leather, glass, stone, and wood… name it, they have it!
1724 Hunter Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78130. Call (830) 832-1721. Visit Old Gruene Market Days for more information.
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Gourmage
As the only cheese shop between South Austin and the Border, Gourmage is sure to keep their “friends” happy with a variety of cheese, chocolate, wine, gourmet, and special events they offer!
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For this year, Gourmage is celebrating 11 wonderful years as the ultimate destination for artisan cheese in historic downtown New Braunfels. This local store entices customers with their cheese-wheel cakes and blue cheese-dark chocolate truffles (What wine goes well with truffles?).
Their artisanal, gourmet cheese platters are well known around town. No two are alike, but all are tasteful in every sense of the word. They’ve become so popular that the customers generally want Gourmage to prepare the platters as “cheesemonger’s choice” which means they choose the cheeses on the platter.
Gourmage has a small cafe that features dishes crafted from Richardson’s robust selection like gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches and Gorgonzola ice cream with candied walnuts (how long do walnuts last?). You’re in it for more — several other gourmet goodies including dips, jams, coffee, tea, olives, and a whole lot others are also offered by the store!
270 West San Antonio St., New Braunfels, TX 78130. Call (830) 214-6471. Visit Gourmage for more information.
Gruene General Store
In Gruene General Store, there’s always somethin’ for everybody! With its historic setting and ambiance of yesteryear, this local store ranks as one of the top 40 places to visit in Texas. The antique fixtures, wall hangings, and the wooden floor patched with license plates add to the overall experience.
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Henry Gruene established the store back in 1878. It originally served the needs of the sharecroppers who lived on his land and raised cotton. It was re-opened in 1989 and featured an extensive collection of Texas-made products from then on.
Souvenirs, gifts, gourmet coffees, memorabilia, Texas music, and a soda fountain with homemade fudge, candies, sodas, ice cream, and their famous 5-cent coffee. They also have limited edition Honey Butter spreads in different flavors that are sure to hit your fruity spot!
1610 Hunter Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78130. Call (830) 629-6021. Visit Gruene General Store for more information.
For Goodness Sake Natural Food
For Goodness Sake Natural Food is a one-stop-shop for healthy living! You can find the best resource for natural foods and vitamins in this local store. It also carries an array of natural and organic groceries ranging from trail mixes (how long does trail mix last?) to grass-fed beef.
They take pride in offering the largest selection of vitamins, herbs, and homeopathy in New Braunfels! The store also features a natural body care section with ingredients you can certainly feel good about.
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For Goodness Sake Natural Food’s produce section is completely organic. They also feature a juice bar where they use organic produce to make fresh juices (how long do fresh juices last?) and smoothies. To make it more exciting and appealing, there's also organic coffee and tea available in the store. You may opt to order these as to-go or to brew at the comfort of your home!
1306 Common St, New Braunfels, TX 78130. Call (830) 606-1900. Visit For Goodness Sake Natural Food for more information. Founded in 1845, the city of New Braunfels boasts a highly diversified quality of life for its citizens and visitors. The city is widely known for its German festivals and river floating but businesses, specifically local stores, are no exception to this eclectic-ness.
In this article, we listed 4 of the most popular local shops found in the city that brings about a pure, diverse shopping experience to both locals and tourists alike. These local stores, of course, feature artisan products as well as organic, sustainable foods and beverages.
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