6 Comal County Artisanal Food Producers Worth Checking Out
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Belonging to the nation’s 10 fastest-growing counties, Texas’ Comal County is buzzing with development, especially when it comes to food production. This county is home to a variety of fantastic local producers, offering homemade food and drink items. From goat cheese and honey (how long does honey last?) to freshly roasted coffee and pastries, there’s sure to be something that takes your fancy. Here are six artisanal food producers based in Comal County that are worth checking out.
Goatilicious
Goatillicious has established itself as one of the best sources of goat milk and cheese in the New Braunfels area. Their milk is sourced from Nubian and LaMancha dairy goats raised by and taken care of by those at Goatillicious themselves. This grade-A goat dairy and creamery produces milk, hard and soft cheeses, soap, and skincare products made from their premium goat milk. You can also visit their dairy farm to learn more about their goat milk production. However, if you can’t make it to their facility, Goatillicious also sells its products at a local farmers' market in San Antonio.
Looking for farm-fresh goat milk? Goatilicious has you more than covered.
Address: 2850 Bunker St, New Braunfels, TX 78132
Contact: (830) 335-8764
Texas Artisan Roasters
Aromatic roast-to-order coffee awaits coffee lovers at Texas Artisan Roasters. This roasting company sells freshly roasted beans sourced from Honduras, Sumatra, Columbia, Guatemala, and Ethiopia. All their coffee beans (how long do coffee beans last?) are grown without induction and are free from any chemicals. Roasting only every three to four weeks, TAR offers coffee that is beautifully fresh and fragrant.
Perk up your morning with a bag of Texas Artisan Roasters’ coffee.
Address: 1937 IH-35 N Suite 108, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Contact: (830) 660-7429
The Great Texas Pecan Candy Co.
As their name suggests, the Great Texas Pecan Candy Co. offers sweet treats that are truly fabulous. This company specializes in artisanal pecan candies that come in nine different flavors. They also sell baked pastries and desserts that are sure to delight that sweet tooth of yours. Their Gruene location is open seven days a week, so there’s no excuse not to drop by and taste some of the best pecan candy in the Lone Star State.
Pick up some sweet treats from the Great Texas Pecan Candy Co.
Address: 1633 Hunter Rd., #B, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Contact: (830) 627-3343
Little Bakery Shoppe
Munching on pies from the Little Bakery Shoppe reminds me of the pastries my aunt used to make on lazy weekends. Shop owner Kathi is a blogger and self-taught cook who regularly documents her experiences in the kitchen. Little Bakery Shoppe’s decadent pastries have a wonderful nostalgia factor, as each baked product is handmade with love. Get your hands on some of their scones, seasonal cakes, hand pies, and other gorgeous pastries that are all gluten-free.
Little Bakery Shoppe offers made-to-order pastries that’ll have you smiling from ear to ear.
Contact: (210) 643-8855
Fickle Pickles
I remember the first time I saw Fickle Pickle’s store I was charmed by its rustic look. You don’t need to be a pickle obsessive like me to love their products. This company sells jarred pickles in a variety of different sizes, with their 16 oz. jar being the most popular. Whether you like to eat them whole or stick ‘em in a burger, these pickles are the perfect way to seal off a hearty Texas dish.
Sandwiches are not the same without Fickle Pickle’s awesome pickles.
Address: 161 S. Seguin Ave, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Contact: (830) 312-5588
Dunsmore Honey
A spoon of Dunsmore Honey paired with a cup of dark-roasted coffee is my current go-to on a weekday morning. This company prides itself on its chemical-free beekeeping methods, which in turn make their honey both sustainable and divine. Dunsmore Honey has an array of honey products on offer, including their chocolate honey, elderberry elixir, and (my favorite) their raw honey. The latter is the perfect natural drink sweetener – especially for cocktails!
Purchase some natural honey from Dunsmore Honey and add it to your morning cup of joe.
Address: 248 Maplewood, New Braunfels, TX 78132
Contact: (830) 719-4140 | shop.dunmorehoney.com
Next time you’re in Comal County, why not head on down to one of these six artisanal food producers. Doing so will allow you to taste the wonderful flavors of homemade delicacies while also supporting local food businesses. Doesn’t that sound sweet?
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