Hempstead is a city in and the county seat of Waller County, Texas. It is part of the Houston–The Woodlands–Sugar Land metropolitan area. It sits at an elevation of 227 ft (69.1 m). Its population was 5,430 in 2020.

Citizens Coffee & Wine Café is where good people come together over great coffee, wine and conversation — and it’s a celebration of Hempstead, Texas’ rich heritage. Explore a menu featuring Southern-inspired dishes, fresh baked daily pastries, locally inspired craft cocktails and a curated selection of wines.

Hill Country BBQ in Hempstead, TX is a family-owned barbecue restaurant known for its authentic Texas barbecue cooked over oak charcoal grills. The restaurant serves classic smoked meats such as beef brisket, pork ribs, pulled pork, turkey breast, chicken, and chorizo. The restaurant has a rustic, authentic Texas atmosphere with friendly service, reasonable prices.

Classic Events Cafe is a small town cafe that offers soups, salads, burgers, wraps, a salad bar, sandwiches, and daily specials. They offer different specials every day. Maybe it's chicken pasta, chicken fried steak with potatoes, or pasta!