Our Story

Hays City Store first opened in the early 1980s as a gas station and convenience store located at the intersection that was once known as the town of Hays City (established in 1908). A café was added in the 1990s, and folks loved their breakfast and lunch counter!

Fast forward to March 2015 – a propitious chain of events, hard work, fate and good luck… Owners, Tamra and Travis Tindol re-opened Hays City Store as a full-service restaurant and bar featuring scratch made Texas comfort food, hand crafted cocktails, and local – beers, spirits and wine.

Hays City Store underwent another transformation in October 2017 when Tamra and Travis added an outdoor Ice House, and this time the name DID change a little – to Hays City Store & Ice House. The Ice House brought more bar and cocktail seating, a draft beer system with 50 taps, numerous TVs for sports enthusiasts and a wood fire pizza oven. A live music stage was built near the outdoor oak-shaded patio, and live music can be enjoyed several nights a week.

Hays City Store is located at the intersection of FM 150 and FM 3237 between Kyle and Wimberley, and is a short drive from San Marcos, Dripping Springs, Buda and South Austin. Open 7 days a week. Don’t forget to visit the Hays City Store Facebook page to learn about daily specials.