Last week I had a cocktail and cake ball tasting at Nate’s in downtown Buda. I’ve worked in this Buda once a week for years, but have only recently become smitten with the downtown area. Nate’s only made me fall so much harder.
Before Nate’s was a cocktail bar, it was an auto part’s store. I adored the open and airy feel that was leftover from the past, and that they’ve kept some of the rustic warehouse vibes too. Oh, and have I mentioned the spacious wooden patio? All of this goodness makes for such a charming environment, friends.
The cocktails just put the cherry on top of all of said charm. Nate’s has this drink-making stuff down pat, y’all. Strong? Check. Unique and magical flavor combinations? Check. Delicious? Check, check, check. Probably my favorite drink was the Main Street Smash, which consisted of Deep Eddy Ruby Red, Starlite vodka, fresh lemon, cucumber and mint, St. Germain. Sipping on this was refreshing and delightful and reminiscent of the perfect summer day.
Nate’s also offers an extensive beer and wine menu, coffee, sandwiches, snacks and CAKE BALLS which, if you can’t tell by my all caps there, are amazing. Their coffee comes from the local and loved Cuvee and their eats from the delightful Crema Bakery. The in-house created meat and cheese plate is also delightful and was the perfect match for my cocktails.
Being at Nate’s solo was wonderful, but this is such an ideal spot to laugh and chat with people you like a lot. Living in North Austin, this is a bit of a drive for me. But, man, oh man. It’s worth the drive. I would more than happily daydream about cocktails and cake balls for the entirety of this little road-trip.
Christina, Going Places 
ohhaaay! Sounds like a lovely adventure!
Fun!
thank you for your nice note. I caught up with your blog a couple nights ago but was too tired to comment.
totally off topic: Are you aware that Austin has a cat cafe? Blue Cat Cafe, 95 Navasota St, Austin, Texas 78702. I think you need to visit it for me.
forgot to mention that the offer “Yoga With Kitties”. Next one is this Sun, 5/21, at 9:30am
Advanced heads up: I just learned that one of my favorite Cirque du Soliel shows, Varekai, is going to be retired at the end of the year. Their final performances will be in Dec in Sugarland… so I might finally be taking a trip in your direction!