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The Mess Around at Crosswalk

4.3Google rating(717 reviews)
The Mess Around at Crosswalk

Known For

Exposed brick backdrop with a genuinely relaxed, unhurried pace

The Mess Around at Crosswalk earns its name — there's a happy, unhurried chaos to this bright spot where exposed brick meets an eclectic local-favorite energy. Pull up a seat and let the coffee and conversation outlast your original plans.

🕐Best time to visit: mid-morning on a weekday

471 Main Plaza, New Braunfels, TX 78130, USA

Our Take

The exposed brick walls and bright interior at The Mess Around at Crosswalk give it a layered, lived-in feel that most coffee shops spend years trying to fake. It edges just above a typical neighborhood find — the cappuccino has a real reputation here, and the space delivers enough character to back it up.

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Location

Downtown

471 Main Plaza, New Braunfels, TX 78130, USA

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