7 Best Vegetarian Restaurants near Hearne

“Tuesday January 14th 2025 was my first time getting food from The Oxtail Factory and I was very pleased. I got the fried chicken, green beans, yams, cornbread, peach cobbler and a sweet tea. The food was 💯 awesome and it hit the spot. The gentleman that helped me was kind and courteous and the ladies that served my food were happy and friendly. I will certainly come back to try more of their food. Thank You Oxtail!!“

“My husband and I recently stopped at The Edge General Store in Edge, Texas, just outside Bryan and Hearne, and immediately knew we'd found one of those special Texas places that seem to be disappearing.

I originally stopped for lunch, but I left with a story!

The owner, Teresa Bordeau, welcomed us like family and shared the history of the store and the community. What I learned amazed me. The original store was built in 1907 and served the community for generations. After a family tragedy, it closed and sat empty for nearly 40 years before Teresa and her family purchased and restored it in 2007, bringing a beloved piece of Texas history back to life.
The food was incredible. I had what was honestly the best BLT I've eaten in years. One bite took me right back to my childhood. It tasted exactly like the BLTs my momma used to make. In today's world, that's not something you forget.
But what makes The Edge General Store special isn't just the food.
The store is filled with clothing, gifts, antiques, and treasures that make you want to slow down and look around. Every corner has character. Behind the store is a unique gathering space that looks like a converted greenhouse with beautiful old wooden floors, room for live music, dancing, weddings, and community events. The floor itself came from the generosity of customers and local businesses that rallied around Teresa and her family during difficult times.
What really touched me was learning how much the community means to Teresa and how much she means to them. Through personal hardships, including her son's battle with cancer, and through the challenges many small businesses faced during COVID, she kept finding ways to bring people together. In 2020, with very little money to spare, she started a pumpkin patch behind the store to give families a place to gather. That pumpkin patch has since become a local tradition.
As we walked around, preparations were already underway for this year's fall pumpkin celebration. The backyard is full of eclectic displays, antiques, rustic Texas charm, and places where families can create memories. It feels less like a business and more like a community gathering place.
This place is a story about resilience, community, Texas history, and a hometown woman who refused to let an important piece of her community disappear. The Edge General Store is not just a restaurant or gift shop. It is the heart of a small Texas community, and Teresa Bordeau is the reason it is beating again!“

“Great food, friendly relaxed atmosphere!“

“Waited 45 minutes for food and we were the only ones there. Wait staff and cook didn’t want to be there and it showed because we were hardly checked on and the food was sub par. Eggs and sausage was burnt and cold. Buscuit was pre made and served with cold gravy. Wouldn’t touch this place with a ten foot pole ever again“

“I’ve eaten here twice in the last two weeks. The food is unbelievable and priced just right. The atmosphere is perfect as well as the staff.“

“Been here a couple times now and really enjoyed it. Great food, reasonably priced. Thankful to have a place like this in Franklin.“

“Today marks a bittersweet milestone it's my last meal here in Franklin as I'm heading to a new job near DFW. This place has been my absolute favorite, and I'll carry the memories with me. The breakfast tacos alone are worth the trip. Thank you for always making it such a wonderful experience!
- Rylee June 30th 2026“