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    A starting point for exploring Killeen

    Explore a shortlist from our researched local directory. Each group explains how its places were selected. These suggestions are separate from the community votes above and do not represent a citywide award.

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    Local restaurants to get to know

    Independent kitchens, neighborhood cafes and places for your next meal.

    Selected from sourced Google ratings of at least 4.3 with 20 or more reviews, ordered by rating then review count.

    Restaurant

    Wycked Apple

    Restaurant · 320 E Avenue D

    The Wycked Apple is a family-run business located in Historic Downtown Killeen, offering gourmet caramel apples with various toppings for a perfect blend of crispy, crunchy, and sweet flavors. Their products include…

    Restaurant

    Lazy Boba

    Restaurant · 2901 W Stan Schlueter Loop Ste 100

    Lazy Boba is a restaurant on 2901 W Stan Schlueter Loop Ste 100 in Killeen.

    (254) 350-8880

    Independent shops worth exploring

    Browse locally rooted shops and find something beyond the usual chains.

    An alphabetical selection of researched local places. This is not a rating or popularity ranking.

    Grocery store

    10th St Convenience Store

    Grocery store · 418 N 10th St

    10th St Convenience Store is a grocery store on 418 N 10th St in Killeen.

    Pet shop

    A Pup's Life

    Pet shop · 1300 W Stan Schlueter Loop

    A Pup's Life LLC is a pet shop on 1300 W Stan Schlueter Loop in Killeen.

    (254) 258-9302

    Clothing shop

    Adam & Eve Stores

    Clothing shop · 3800 E Stan Schlueter Loop Ste 102

    Adam & Eve Stores is a clothing shop on 3800 E Stan Schlueter Loop Ste 102 in Killeen.

    Clothing shop

    African Flair

    Clothing shop · 4002 Watercrest Rd Ste 300

    African Flair Inc is a clothing shop on 4002 Watercrest Rd Ste 300 in Killeen.

    Clothing shop

    Army Store

    Clothing shop · 305 E Rancier Ave

    Army Store is a clothing shop on 305 E Rancier Ave in Killeen.

    Gift shop

    Awards Gallery

    Gift shop · 501 W Elms Rd Ste 14

    Awards Gallery is a gift shop on 501 W Elms Rd Ste 14 in Killeen.

    Make a day of it

    Museums, galleries and cultural stops from our city directory.

    An alphabetical selection of researched local places. This is not a rating or popularity ranking.

    Bookstore

    Words Unite Bookstore

    Bookstore · 2904 E Stan Schlueter Loop #99

    Words Unite Bookstore is a bookstore on 2904 E Stan Schlueter Loop #99 in Killeen.

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