Best Desserts in Hico, Texas

Wiseman House Chocolates is located in a beautifully restored Victorian home, built by local photographer Rufus Wiseman. In 1996 artist and chocolatier Kevin Wenzel first opened the doors to the Wiseman House to begin offering fine handmade chocolates to the public.

What makes Wiseman House different?

They combine real chocolate from origins such as Belgium and Venezuela, with real ingredients such as fresh whipping cream and chopped fruits, and real flavors like crushed coffee beans, and authentic liquers. In fact, what makes their chocolates so unique is not so much what they put in, but what they leave out – added sugars, glutens, sodium nitrates, and trans fats. The result is a fuller flavor profile, smoother texture, and richer taste that you will begin to appreciate from the very first bite.

Their fine handmade chocolates, including dark chocolate truffles, ganache and almond toffees, will take you back in time, as you enjoy the same richness and flavor that inspired the Ancient Mayans to revere chocolate as the nectar of the gods.

The Koffee Kup Family Restaurant is a legendary Texas diner serving good old-fashioned comfort food. In 2008, Texas Monthly magazine named the Koffee Kup one of the best small-town cafes in the state, and then returned in 2009 to add it to the list of best hamburgers. Baking is a specialty at the Koffee Kup, with donuts, biscuits and fresh baked bread all made in-house! If there is one thing people talk most about, it’s the pie. Like the donuts and bread, they are 16 flavors of pie made in their own kitchen every day. From Coconut and Peanut Butter with tall meringue to Black Forrest, Banana Blueberry and Doctor’s Office, pies are a must! Order a whole pie to go or just a slice!

With locations in Hico (in Ranglers Convenience Store), Hamilton, Glen Rose, Clifton, and Stephenville, Pie Peddlers serves 100% homemade pies made fresh daily! In the fall of 2012, the viewers of Texas Country Reporter voted Pie Peddlers as the “Best Pie in Texas.” Stop by Pie Peddlers today for a slice, a whole pie, or a mini pie for one of the Best Desserts in Hico!

Located in historic downtown Hico, experience turn-of-the-century charm and modern elegance at The Midland Hotel and Chop House. The Chop House is a scratch kitchen and steakhouse serving everything from fresh off the boat fish, to steaks, salads, and appetizers such as pimento cheese croquettes with creamy kale.

Even though it’ll be hard to save room for dessert, it is totally worth it. Desserts range from a home made Grapefruit Semifreddo with Hibiscus Syrup and Oatmeal Crumble, to a Flourless Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Ganache and Chocolate Mousse! And to top it all of, a growing list of dessert cocktails to end your night on a sweet note.

Is there anything more Texas than BBQ and banana pudding? Find out why Trey’s Chowdown called Po Campo BBQ one of the best BBQ joints in the state. After a delicious lunch of smoked meats like brisket, ribs, turkey, or sausage, check out their sweet and creamy banana pudding with fresh fruit and crunchy wafers, a classic end to a Texas Hill Country themed lunch. If you’re lucky, they might have their fantastic peach or blackberry cobbler on special.

Two Clay Birds is a locally-sourced bakery, farm & market with bread, sourdough, cinnamon rolls, coffee roasted in-house, brownies, chocolate chip cookies, fresh ground peanut butter cookies, Lovebird cake, and strawberry hand pies. They also carry seasonal offerings along with honey, pickles, salsa, art, and books. Stop by their porch today and grab some treats to go.