Georgetown Edition | July 2025

Dining

BY DACIA GARCIA

Hydrate oers Tejas Sunset juice ($10) and a Veggie Sensation sandwich ($13.55).

In addition to their smoothies, juices and sandwiches, customers can enjoy one of the eatery’s wellness shots.

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Hydrate mixes healthy dining, boutique atmosphere

Located on the same street as several fast food options is a locally owned and operated health-conscious eatery, which has been oering the Georgetown community meal and snack alternatives since 2013. How we got here This Williams Drive location previously oper- ated as a shaved ice shop and a water rell store, co-owner Chad Sitzmann decided to rebrand the business in 2013 after years of ownership. As the owner of the chiropractic oce next door, Sitzmann was inspired to buy and revamp Hydrate after hearing patients say they had plans to stop by McDonald’s after their appointment for a smoothie. “I launched the smoothie bar for my patients primarily, but it just kind of took o and it became a thing,” Sitzmann said. “We pride ourselves on [not doing] any of that powdery stu for any sugars other than what’s in the actual fruit themselves.” The original location is split into two sections: a deli-style area where customers order and pick up their drinks and food; and another with comfort- able, lounge furniture and tables for people looking for a place to do work. While the business recently built its own base of regulars who walk in for their usual juice, smoothie or sandwich, Sitzmann said some community members have stuck around since the business’s early days in the ‘80s as a water rell station. “I get people that have since moved away to

ranches or whatever and they will drive a few hours from their ranch to come here to get their water,” Sitzmann said. “This is the only water they’ve been drinking since the ‘80s, which is incredible.” On the menu Individuals can order an array of smoothies and juices from Funky Monkey and Strawberries Gone Bananas to Beach Party and Tejas Sunset. All orders can be customized, Sitzmann said. During summer months, diners can look forward to kombucha oats made with dairy-free ice cream. “I feel like anything that we have in our store may not be exactly the best but it’s denitely better than a lot of the alternatives around town, and I want to be the one to be able to oer that,” Sitzmann said. Additionally, the eatery has a partnership with Boar’s Head and features sandwich options includ- ing the Smokehouse Griller, the Mona Lisa and the Veggie Sensation. The impact Sitzmann said the business and its partnerships have grown out of a like-mindedness to have more accessible healthy options in the community. “I wish it would’ve happened 20 years ago but I’m glad it’s happening now, and I’m glad we were kind of at the forefront of that,” Sitzmann said. “I’m proud to say, ‘Hey, Georgetown, we were here and we’ve had your back giving you the highest quality products we possibly could for over 12 years.’”

The business also sells healthier snack options, including chips, protein bars, popcorn and more.

Hydrate is co-owned by Nicole Harris and Chad Sitzmann.

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1 2502C Williams Drive, Georgetown 2 711 S. Main St., Georgetown www.hydratetexas.com

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