Hays City Store
If you're in the Driftwood area and looking for a laid-back spot to enjoy great food, the Hays City Store is the place to be. Located at 8989 FM 150 W, Driftwood, TX 78619, this charming restaurant serves up a casual, friendly vibe perfect for families, groups, or anyone just looking to enjoy a delicious meal with a side of live music. Whether you're a local or passing through, the warm atmosphere and tasty offerings make it a standout.
One of the highlights of dining at Hays City Store is their popular dishes, like the mouthwatering Chicken Fried Steak, crispy and perfectly seasoned Fried Chicken Salad, and the delightful Fish Tacos that offer a light yet satisfying bite. For those with a love for comfort food, the Chicken Tenders and Truck Stop Enchiladas never disappoint. It's a menu that blends classic favorites with a few surprises that’ll keep you coming back for more.
What makes Hays City Store even more appealing is the vibe. You’ll find a moderate level of noise that creates an enjoyable, lively atmosphere without being overwhelming. It's the perfect place for a casual meal, and the live music adds a fun, dynamic energy to your dining experience. Plus, it’s ideal for kids and groups alike, making it a great choice for family outings or gathering with friends. Don’t forget to check out their happy hour specials, which are an excellent way to unwind after a busy day.
The Hays City Store brings together good food, a fun atmosphere, and a place where everyone can feel right at home. Whether you're enjoying a meal inside or sitting outside, you're in for a treat. If you're in the area, it's definitely worth the visit!
Reviews
Love this place! It's great for family and friends tons of space and great atmosphere! Wait staff is awesome I don't have to wait long for anything. The food is amazing love the cream corn! So good!
Lots to love about this place. It is not a long drive from the big City but seems so country once you arrive. It has plenty of parking and the place is very big. We came on Saturday and luckily made a reservation for 7 and were seated promptly. Drinks came fairly quickly but apps took way too long imo. They were delicious especially the fried cheese curds. It is a must try when we come back. The CFS was good but nothing special. The pepperoni pizza was excellent and could easily feed 2 adults. The fish taco were very large portions. My wife said the one of them was much better than the other one. This is a very hot spot on the weekends obviously because we must have seen 100 bikers in the restaurant and the lots. It was a very Family oriented crowd and all had a great time So why not a 5 star review? Location 5 Ambiance 5 Apps 5 Food 4 Wait for food 4 Service 4 It is a great place and we will definitely come back soon or recommend to friends.
Pepperoni pizza was delicious! Their curbside customer service was friendly and timely.
This restaurant is consistently great!!! We love going to HCS. We enjoy sitting at the outdoor bar this is is our favorite bar!!! We love the indoor bar too, indoor bar has more comfortable seats!!! We recently sat outside in the cold at one of the picnic tables ( with one of their heaters on the table) not too cold with that heat in front of us but I would have preferred to be in the bar area outside! They have the best frozen margaritas, my favorite of any place I have been!! We love every meal we have ever ordered there!!! Seriously. We are regulars. So thankful that they are close to our home Keep up the great service,HCS
My husband and I returned to the Hays City Store for lunch while in the area. When we arrived the parking lot was full and we were searching for a place to park when someone kindly guided us where to go. After parking we walked up to the host/hostess stand. We were greeted and asked about seating in the patio area, in the covered patio area, and inside the restaurant. We decided to sit in the patio area as there was no wait and immediately sat down. Luckily the weather was sunny and cool. After sitting a waitress came over, brought us some menus, and took our drink order. A few minutes later she brought our waters and took our order. During our time sitting and waiting for our food we had a different waiter approach us. He said that he would be taking care of us the rest of the time. It was a little awkward but despite the changes both of the wait staff was friendly and did a good job taking care of us. We ordered the PK Nachos as an appetizer to share. They came with a choice of Tinga Chicken or Ground Beef. I decided on the Tinga Chicken. For my meal I ordered the Bacon Jam Burger with Onion Rings. After eating we decided to take a sweet treat home for dessert so we ordered the Pecan Pie with Cream to go. The PK Nachos were really good. They came with beans, cheese, Tinga Chicken and jalapenos with a side of guacamole, sour cream, and Pico de Gallo. The chips were strong enough to hold all of the ingredients and the Tinga chicken is what gave them flavor. I'm glad I got to try them. The Black Jam Burger was yummy. The burger meat was a good size and when you add in the bacon jam, cheese, and onion strings it creates a delicious combination of flavors with every bite. The Onion Rings were really good. They were crispy on the exterior with a semisweet onion on the interior. I ate mine with Ketchup but they were so good that you could also eat them just as they are. Lastly we brought home some Pecan Pie with Cream. The Pie was so sweet that we couldn't finish it. It had pecans and chocolate in it. The cream was a nice addition. Overall the service was good, the atmosphere is laid back with plenty of seating choices, and the food was delicious.