There's A Charming Cafe Hiding In The Middle Of This Texas Lavender Farm
By Katie Lawrence|Published August 25, 2019
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Katie Lawrence
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Katie Lawrence is a Southeast Texas native who graduated 18th in her high school class with a GPA of 4.25. She attended college in the Houston area and changed her major twice (psychology, computer science, and finally criminal justice) before taking a leap of faith and dropping out to pursue a career in freelance writing.
Today, Katie writes for the Texas and Arizona pages of OnlyInYourState.com and has never been more passionate about a job before. Outside of work, you can likely find her curled up on the sofa with a hot cup of coffee, watching a crime TV show or scary movie.
We told y’all about Lavender Ridge Farms a while back, but they recently added a cafe that deserves a top spot on your bucket list. All the menu items feature homegrown lavender picked mere hours before serving, and the freshness is undeniable.
Lavender Ridge Farms has been owned by the same family for over 150 years. It started as a strawberry and melon farm before the owners began growing lavender, geraniums, and other flowers, and herbs.
After frolicking through the fields, pop into Lavender Cafe for a light meal. Grab a seat on the screened patio and gaze out at vibrant blooms extending far as the eye can see.
Lavender is interwoven into every menu item. The crowd favorite by far is a chicken salad dressed in honey and lavender mayo, with roasted pecans and fresh celery mixed in.
Difficult as it may be, try to save room for dessert. There are only three choices, so get one of everything for the whole table to share. Lavender cheesecake, a lavender brownie sundae, and lavender lemon gooey butter cake all contribute distinctly different yet equally delicious flavors that make it impossible to stop eating.
Before you leave, don't forget to check out the gift shop with natural beauty products, wreaths, home decor, and more items that include the plants grown on the farm.
