Summer in Pflugerville means hot days, outdoor activities at Lake Pflugerville, and a growing restaurant scene ready to fuel every occasion. Whether you're cooling off after a trail run or celebrating a summer milestone, here's the best Pflugerville has to offer this summer.
Best for Cold Drinks on a Hot Day
Teapioca Lounge
Nothing beats a cold bubble tea in Texas summer heat. Teapioca Lounge's extensive boba menu is perfect for all ages and all temperatures. Open 7 days a week — make it a post-Lake Pflugerville tradition.
Teapioca Lounge
1713 FM-685 · Open daily 10am–9pm · View Listing →
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Fresh smoothies and wraps — perfect for a lighter summer lunch or a post-workout recovery drink. Their Autumn Slate Drive location is convenient for the northern part of the city.
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
2100 Autumn Slate Dr · (512) 551-9800 · View Listing →
West Pecan Coffee and Beer
Downtown Pflugerville's locally-owned gem transitions beautifully into summer — cold brew coffee, cold beer, and the shaded, welcoming atmosphere make it the perfect hot-weather hangout.
West Pecan Coffee and Beer
100 W. Pecan St. · (512) 551-3471 · View Listing →
Best for a Summer Night Out
Willie's Grill & Icehouse
The quintessential Texas summer experience. Willie's icehouse atmosphere, cold drinks, and great food are perfectly calibrated for warm evenings. Open late on Fridays and Saturdays — exactly what a Texas summer night calls for.
Willie's Grill & Icehouse
19200 Colorado Sand Dr · Open until 11pm Fri–Sat · View Listing →
The Growler Bar & Kitchen
A newer addition to Pflugerville's bar scene on FM 685, The Growler offers craft beer and a full kitchen in a relaxed setting — great for summer evenings with friends.
The Growler Bar & Kitchen
1300 FM 685 · (512) 969-5043 · View Listing →
Big Country Organic Brewing Co.
Texas's only organic craft brewery with 16 taps and a food truck on site. A summer evening at Big Country is one of Pflugerville's best kept secrets — the outdoor atmosphere is exactly what warm Texas nights were made for.
Big Country Organic Brewing Co.
2400 Patterson Industrial Dr · (903) 669-9013 · View Listing →
Best Quick Summer Lunch
For fast, reliable summer lunches: Raising Cane's (open until 2am on weekends), Chick-fil-A Pflugerville, and Golden Chick (open daily until 10pm) are all solid go-tos during the summer rush.
After Lunch at the Lake
After a morning walk around Lake Pflugerville, head straight to TaterQue for their loaded BBQ potato creations — one of the most unique and satisfying post-outdoor-activity meals in the city. Or grab groceries from the nearby H-E-B on FM 685 for a picnic back at the lake.
Browse all Pflugerville restaurants at PflugervilleLocal.