Leander New Year’s Eve Guide

Leander has so many places to ring in the New Year that we wanted to help you narrow where you will you will celebrate this year! Whether you are looking for family friendly activities or a place for that champagne toast, we have the perfect place for you!

Maggie Mae’s Live Music & Champagne Toast

In the heart of Old Town Leander, join Maggie Mae’s Leander location for live music and a Midnight Champagne Toast!

WhiteStone Brewery

Whitestone Brewery will be open normal hours on both New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day (12-10:30pm). For NYE, there will be champagne available for sale, BOGO 25% off Crowler and Growler fills, and their weekday happy hour 12-5pm ($1 off beers). 

New Year’s Day their food truck will have a few special food items and they will be showing all the football games that day.  Also, enjoy their two imperial stouts going on tap that weekend to help celebrate!

More Great ways to Celebrate!

Looking for more local businesses to celebrate with?

If you want to explore all that Leander has to offer, check out these great guides to help you! They have the websites and contact info for great Leander Bars, Distilleries, Restaurants, and Activities!

Bars, Breweries & Distilleries

Visit the Leander Dining Guide for great Bars and Breweries and Leander’s own Distillery, Leanderthal and Leander’s first Daiquiris Bar, The Thirst Chicken! We know we aren’t the only ones looking forward to wings and frozen drinks!

Restaurants and Table Service

Check out the Table Service Restaurants that are unique to Leander!

Sweet Treats

Looking for something sweet when you Ring in 2022? Maybe a candy shop? Or perhaps something baked full of love? Check out Leander’s Drinks and Desserts for the best places to caffeinate and satisfy your sweet tooth before you start your celebrations!

LOoking for More to Explore?

Check out the Attraction Guide on the Visit Leander Tx page to find the adventure that is hidden in Leander! From Dinosaur tracks to the Trail of Trains, there is so much to see and do in Leander!

Let’s Explore: Drinks and Desserts in the New Leander Drinks and Dining Guide!

If your mouth is watering right now, you are not alone! We loved doing research for this blog post as much as you will love the delicious places we are going to explore in this post! Let’s dig into the Leander Drinks and Desserts Destinations! Did you catch the beginning of our Food Series? If not, start here!

Did You Say Coffee?

When it comes to our caffeine, we are not willing to compromise! We love our local coffee stop, Perky Beans! In addition to some of the best drinks in Leander, they also have a great menu of sandwiches, snacks and treats!

2080 US 183, Ste. 210
Leander, TX 78641
Ph. (512) 548-5050 
www.perkybeanscoffee.com

Bakeries and Treats

Casa Costa Bake Shop may have our favorite crave-worthy sweets, but did you know they have amazing breakfast and lunch items too? And let’s not forget the all important…COFFEE! (If you get the brownie with it, you’ll be happy all day!)

201 Bagdad St.
Leander, TX 78641
(737) 777-3909 
www.casacostabakeshop.com

Weikel’s Bakery located inside of Foodie’s Corner convenience store may not be your first thought in baked foods and delicious treats, but we think it should be! Not only is it an easy stop, their kolaches will make your mouth water!

11340 TX 183A Toll Road  
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 456-7448

Sweet Treats to Beat the Heat!

Leander Nutrition has delicious smoothies and energy boosting drinks! And did we mention coffee and snacks? Yep! You heard right! And while you are there, why not stop for a selfie with your beautiful drink? Tasty and gorgeous!

309 N. Hwy. 183  
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 260-6300
www.facebook.com/LeanderNutrition 

When it’s sweltering hot (and this is Texas, when is it not?) we head straight for Bahama Bucks to cool off with the colorful, delicious shaved ice! But did you know they have smoothies and – GET THIS – snowballs to-go! Yes! Actual snowballs! We know what we are getting for our next party!

2906 Bagdad Rd., Ste. 400
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 528-6285 
www.bahamabucks.com 

Texas Honey Hole makes us feel like a kid again! Who doesn’t want to relive their childhood in a candy shop made for kids and adults! From unique candy to the brands you already know, find it all, and some unique gifts, at this fun store!

1201 Loop 332
Liberty Hill, TX 78642
Ph. (512) 778-4019 
www.texashoneyhole.com 

Do you own a Food Truck, Eatery, Sweet Shop or Bar and want to be featured on the Leander Drinks and Dining Guide?
Call us at (512) 259-1907 or email office@leandercc.org

Leander Launches The Brand New Leander Drinks and Dining Guide!

Leander is filled with mouthwatering one-of-a-kind restaurants and fun-filled drink destinations, and the Leander Visitors Center has launched the BRAND NEW Leander Drinks and Dining Guide to help you find (and sample) each and every one!

Join us on this 4 part series as we explore all the categories within the Drinks and Dining Guide to see the amazing places Leander has to offer!


Next week we will begin our journey with the Table Service Restaurants that make Leander the best place to live and visit!

Week 2 we will explore Fast Food and Drive Thru restaurants and delivery! (Did Someone say pizza night?)

Week 3 will showcase all the sweets, treats and drinks that make our stomach growl as we explore the Drinks and Dessert Dining Guide.

Week 4 will highlight places to take it easy and unwind, featuring our favorite breweries, distilleries, and wineries! Join us as we explore the Bars and Breweries Dining Guide.

We can’t wait to take you on this journey! Which one is your favorite?

Have you viewed the new Leander Drinks and Dining Guide? Let us know what you think in the comments! Did your favorite restaurant make it in?