Vanessa’s Austin Guidebook
BBQ
You’re in central Texas, land of brisket. There are out of town excursions, like Snow’s or the Salt Lick, and well known local establishments, like Black’s, Terry Black’s, and Franklin’s (I haven't stood in line, but my Texas native husband has and says it's the best brisket he's ever had), but I’m highlighting personal favorites.
You’re going to wait in line for this one and it’s going to be the best decision you’ve made since deciding where to book your Austin stay ;) You can't go wrong with any of the meats, but the sides are what blow me away. Best mac and cheese I've ever had. The beans--which are free, btw--are excellent. And the scalloped potatoes!? An emotional experience. So grab your self some beers for the line and head over there.
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Interstellar BBQ
12233 Ranch Rd 620 NYou’re going to wait in line for this one and it’s going to be the best decision you’ve made since deciding where to book your Austin stay ;) You can't go wrong with any of the meats, but the sides are what blow me away. Best mac and cheese I've ever had. The beans--which are free, btw--are excellent. And the scalloped potatoes!? An emotional experience. So grab your self some beers for the line and head over there.
Miscellaneous Greats: Austin Eateries Edition
Individual must-visit places to eat that didn't fit into any other category.
Always reliable, SourDuck has an excellent happy hour from 3-6. A burger for $6! $6 for their on-tap cocktails, the Paloma and Turmeric Mule (I get it blended with the frozen margarita). Plus, a solid option for breakfast and brunch, without getting as $$$ as other options in town.
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Sour Duck Market
1814 E Martin Luther King Jr BlvdAlways reliable, SourDuck has an excellent happy hour from 3-6. A burger for $6! $6 for their on-tap cocktails, the Paloma and Turmeric Mule (I get it blended with the frozen margarita). Plus, a solid option for breakfast and brunch, without getting as $$$ as other options in town.
I knew about Tiny's after trying their Houston location and only just learned that there was one here, too. Great coffee, folks swear by their ice cream, and I recommend the molasses cookies. However, the can't-miss item is the everything croissant. I bought one my first visit because they were out of plains, and I've never looked back. Masterful lamination with everything bagel topping and the perfect little line of cream cheese down the center. It's bliss.
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Tiny's Milk & Cookies Austin
1515 W 35th StI knew about Tiny's after trying their Houston location and only just learned that there was one here, too. Great coffee, folks swear by their ice cream, and I recommend the molasses cookies. However, the can't-miss item is the everything croissant. I bought one my first visit because they were out of plains, and I've never looked back. Masterful lamination with everything bagel topping and the perfect little line of cream cheese down the center. It's bliss.
The last great deal in Austin. The charcuterie board has the only pate and smoked fish I've ever cared about. The drinks are reasonable, the food portions are huge, and I've been happy with everything I've eaten there (though if you order the Farmer's Salad, tell them to go easy on the dressing, otherwise it's like a slaw). It's also close to the property. The fried chicken thighs are excellent.
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Salty Sow
1917 Manor RdThe last great deal in Austin. The charcuterie board has the only pate and smoked fish I've ever cared about. The drinks are reasonable, the food portions are huge, and I've been happy with everything I've eaten there (though if you order the Farmer's Salad, tell them to go easy on the dressing, otherwise it's like a slaw). It's also close to the property. The fried chicken thighs are excellent.
Breakfa$t
Proper sit-down with a cup of coffee and possibly pay upwards of $6 for a glass of fresh-squeezed orange juice kind of places. Hence the clever inclusion of the $ for the "s" in the section title. Breakfast is a meal I don't often explore beyond my own kitchen, so when I go for it, I want to GO for it. Maybe you do, too!
I've eaten here a few times and fully support this place. The salmon bowl is great, the banana bread, divine. I know; no one has ever said that about banana bread, but here we are. Alas, it is paid parking on South Congress now, but try your hand at a back-in, angled space (they all are down there, there's no escape) and pop in. Great coffee, too.
Two Hands
I've eaten here a few times and fully support this place. The salmon bowl is great, the banana bread, divine. I know; no one has ever said that about banana bread, but here we are. Alas, it is paid parking on South Congress now, but try your hand at a back-in, angled space (they all are down there, there's no escape) and pop in. Great coffee, too.
This one is $$$. They also really need to figure out the sound proofing situation. All types of fancy coffees. I had a turmeric...latte? Something. It was delightful. The ricotta hotcakes were an experience, though a bit too sweet; consider sharing that one. Everything I've seen come out of that kitchen is gorgeous. Plus, they have a parking lot. This can be very important.
Proud Mary Coffee
This one is $$$. They also really need to figure out the sound proofing situation. All types of fancy coffees. I had a turmeric...latte? Something. It was delightful. The ricotta hotcakes were an experience, though a bit too sweet; consider sharing that one. Everything I've seen come out of that kitchen is gorgeous. Plus, they have a parking lot. This can be very important.
For the life of me, I can't remember what I ate here, just that it was good, thought the homemade Pop Tart was underwhelming. There can be a wait here, but the patio is nice even in the cold, should you be visiting on one of those very, very rare chilly days.
The lot closest to the establishment is fine, but the overflow parking has a curb that is WAY too steep when you're exiting; sparks fly every time, so be mindful.
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Paperboy
1203 E 11th StFor the life of me, I can't remember what I ate here, just that it was good, thought the homemade Pop Tart was underwhelming. There can be a wait here, but the patio is nice even in the cold, should you be visiting on one of those very, very rare chilly days.
The lot closest to the establishment is fine, but the overflow parking has a curb that is WAY too steep when you're exiting; sparks fly every time, so be mindful.