The aromas that greet you at the door of this authentic Mexican bakery do not lie. The breads, rolls, cookies, and pastries are the stuff of sweet dreams.
Starting as a food truck, this place takes on a brick-and-mortar business competing admirably against Austin's other ramen contenders. Housemade gyoza, Chashu Don of roast pork and rice, among other deviations, make this spot more than a one-trick pony.
East Coast oysters are plump and mild, and the tuna ceviche is bright from kabosu and ginger. A burrata panzanella is unorthodox but shows range. The Grilled Little Gem deconstructs Caesar salad, but is nowhere near as boring as that implies. Tangy Alabama fried green tomatoes shine in a greaseless crab cake "sammy."
A welcoming vegetarian refuge since 1979, the meatless menu presents a mix of Southern and Tex-Mex options, including a selection of soups, salads, and heartier fare.
Roll up to the window, place your order, and munch on a delicious hot one that sags from the hand while you wait. Don't have a cardiac on the way home.
Nervous Charlie's offers patrons breakfast and lunch options that are built upon the blank canvas of a bagel. For those who are seeking a more casual bagel experience, they offer plain bagels for single purchase or by the dozen.
This concept cafe stresses customer comfort. Try their Reuben sandwich.
Ola Poke is a local Asian restaurant with Hawaiian roots offering hibachi, sushi and build-your-own poke bowls.
This chain eatery serves reliable, generic Italian food at reasonable prices. A popular family place and a safe choice for those who fear the food-unknown.
Before Magnolia Cafe or Kerbey Lane, there was The Omelettry, beloved for its eggs, flapjacks, and home fries. Friends remember Doug Sahm’s irritation that his daily bowl of oatmeal was never ready when he arrived, and you probably still know someone sitting at the counter. But years-old fraternity is not responsible for lines out of the door of real frat kids; that would be the delicious gingerbread pancakes and consistently fresh ingredients. Never fear, if you have already matriculated, there is room for you, too.
Here you'll find burgers fashioned from hormone- and antibiotic-free Black Angus beef, all-natural ground chicken breast, fresh-cut fries, and milkshakes.
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