The Flying Grape & Bean Coffee Gift House is not the type of cafe you might expect to find in the rural area of the Gun Barrel City Airpark. From the tastefully decorated rooms to the unique menu of gourmet coffees, Frappaccinos, exotic teas, soups, salads, Paninis, cold and grilled sandwiches and exquisite desserts, The Flying Grape is a delight in every respect. Owner Vicki Irwin's imaginative decorative skills and culinary expertise make it a delightful experience. The extras on the sandwiches such as avocados, gorgonzola, cranberries, cheese artichokes and Dijon make them really special and different from anything else available around the Cedar Creek Lake area. There are also several vegetarian dishes to please every taste. As the menu points out, "it's not fast food - great food." The menu even includes breakfast items Paninis, French toast, crepes and super crepes. Whether you are flying in or out of the private airport or you just want to pass the time in a charming atmosphere, it is a stop well worth making. The coffees, teas, jars of pickles and other items served in the cafe are available for purchase in the gift shop. The Flying Grape is at 1223 Harbor Point Road, Gun Barrel City, TX 75156. Call 903-887-8686. It is open Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday it is closed.
