WELCOME
From the local roots of our purveyors to the warm welcome we extend to our guests, Oakwood Public Market stands tall and proudly Texan, just like our namesake tree.
We offer thoughtful, delicious food, a beautiful space to gather, and a memorable Hill Country experience. We have the best sunset view in Dripping Springs.
Come by for a quiet cappuccino and delicious breakfast taco to start your day at The Coffee Shop, join some friends for a pizza and a cocktail on the Patio Bar, or dig into a juicy burger and thick shake at The Soda Shop.
While you’re at it, pick up some pantry staples at The Market, and check out the gorgeous selection of home goods, gifts, and accessories sourced from interesting makers near and far at Over Yonder.
We’re adding exciting new menu items and programming each week.
Please come by, and stay tuned for all the fun to come.
Quick market info
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We are currently following our Summer schedule as follows:
Coffee Shop: Everyday, 7:30am-3pm
Market + Pizza: Wed-Sun, 1-9pm
Soda Shop + Bar: Tues-Thurs, 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat,11am-10pm; Sun, 11am-9p
Over Yonder: Wed-Sun, 11am-6pm
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You can find us at 2500 Beverly Drive in Dripping Springs, just off Hwy 290. We’re up on the hilltop, on the right-hand side of the highway as you’re heading west. Look for the big white barn.
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Have a comment, question or idea for us? Please contact us at hello@exploreoakwood.com, and we’ll do our best to respond within 48 hours.
We look forward to hearing from you.
The Dripping Springs Story
Back in 1853, the Moss, Pound, and Wallace families set out from Mississippi and Kentucky to build a new life in Texas. They followed an old stagecoach road into Austin’s Hill Country and ultimately found a beautiful spot with flowing streams, abundant wildlife, and beautiful views. They settled in and called it home.
By 1857, they needed a post office to support their growing community, which required them to choose a town name. Indiana “Nannie” Moss chose Dripping Springs, inspired by a particularly scenic spot along a local aquifer. Interestingly, this spot was a frequent gathering place for the Tonkawa Indians, who first inhabited the area. The tribe was comprised of several smaller bands, with Tonkawa meaning “they all stay together.”
Dripping Springs’ location on the Austin-to-Fredericksburg road made it a convenient and popular stopping point, attracting visitors, business people, and ultimately, more residents. After a brief population decline during the Great Depression, Dripping Springs picked back up and has grown steadily ever since.
Today, Dripping Springs is affectionately nicknamed the “Gateway to Hill Country.” While it has evolved with time, the town has held onto its quiet charm, pretty vistas, and welcoming nature, making it a wonderful place to live and visit.
At Oakwood Public Market, we hope to embody a bit of this remarkable history. Inspired by our founders’ pioneering spirit, we imagined – and built – a new “home away from home” for our community. We welcome our neighbors and friends to the Market as a place to gather and “stay together,” as the Tonkawa did. And we value the deep goodness and natural beauty of Hill Country life, which we hope you’ll experience through Oakwood’s heartfelt service and thoughtful offerings.
If you’re new to Drip’ (as the locals call it), welcome! We hope you’ll love it here as much as we do. And if you’re one of those locals - Go Tigers!
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