Austin is a nationally-recognized foodie town: we love to eat and to keep things local. From brunch to food trucks to fine dining, we’ve rounded up a few of our favorite Austin foodie spots below. Trust us, each one is worth a try!
The Austin Food Guide
THE BEST BRUNCHES
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24 Diner – Eat breakfast at any time of the day, enjoy comfort classics like eggs benedict, chicken and waffles, and much more.
Bird Bird Biscuit – A neighborhood eatery serving delicious house-made buttermilk biscuit sandwiches for both breakfast and lunch. Be sure to place your online order before heading to pick it up.
Café No Sé – A bright spot in the South Congress Hotel, featuring California-inspired American dining and brunch every morning. Be sure to try their avocado toast, it does not disappoint.
Cisco’s – In the breakfast business for more than 50 years, this favorite Tex-Mex institution offers breakfast faves such as their beloved Migas and biscuits.
Fonda San Miguel – Classically prepared, regional Mexican dishes fill this extravagant brunch. Options range from meat dishes cooked in molés to bowls of salads with zesty seasonings.
Kerby Lane Cafe – An Austin original that has been serving casual, high-quality food with a Texas twist since 1980.
The Magnolia Cafe – The Magnolia Cafe has been a longtime favorite amongst Austinites. They are open 24/7 and offer their delicious breakfast anytime.
The Austin Food Guide
TASTY TRAILER TREATS
Burro Cheese Kitchen – Artisanal grilled cheese trailer serving up non-traditional innovative grilled cheese sandwiches layered with flavor.
Chi’lantro BBQ – A Korean Mexican fusion food trailer that now also has a few brick and mortar locations. Be sure to try their signature Kimchi Fries.
Churro Co. – For sweet tooths, Churros Co. is the answer, dishing out churros topped with fruit, apple pie, marshmallows, and more.
Dee Dee – For a casual authentic Thai lunch or dinner, check out this Northern Thai food truck that features market-fresh ingredients.
East Side Kings – Japanese street food with a touch of Austin soul created by Paul Qui. Their brussels sprout salad is a must-try!
LeRoy and Lewis Barbecue – Local sourcing, inventive barbecue, and old school hospitality come together in this tiny blue food truck in South Austin.
Little Lucy’s – A colorful, late-night food truck making mini-donuts with creative flavors, toppings, and dipping sauces.
Patrizi’s – Offering some of the city’s most unexpectedly authentic Italian cuisine comes from this little trailer in the backyard of Manor Road’s Vortex Theatre.
The Austin Food Guide
Foodie Hot Spots
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Clark’s – A chic West Austin neighborhood spot with a great raw bar, house-baked sourdough, lobster rolls, pan-roasted hamburgers and more.
Elizabeth Street Café – A neighborhood Vietnamese cafe and French bakery in South Austin known for: great croissants, bánh mì served on house-baked baguettes, steaming bowls of pho, and tropical macarons.
Josephine House – The sister restaurant to Austin’s fine-dining institution Jeffrey’s, offering breakfast, lunch, brunch, and happy hour.
June’s All Day – Laid back sophisticated neighborhood cafe and wine bar inspired by Spanish tapas bars, Parisian cafés, and hipster NYC wine bars.
Loro – An Asian smokehouse and bar brought to you by James Beard Award winners, Chef Tyson Cole of Uchi and Aaron Franklin of Franklin Barbecue.
Perla’s – Fish, oysters, and surf ‘n’ turf are dished at this laid-back spot with an open kitchen and shaded patio.
Red Ash Italia – Serving wood-fired hand-crafted Italian food set in a rustic modern open space in the warehouse district in downtown Austin.
Uchiko – Offshoot of the famed Uchi restaurant with upscale sushi and small plates in a farmhouse-chic space.
The Austin Food Guide
FINE DINING
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Arlo Grey – Located in The Line Hotel, the debut lakeside restaurant by Top Chef 10 winner Kristen Kish offers a menu that reflects Kish’s signature blend of high technique and disciplined craft with the personal and nostalgic.
Bob’s Steak and Chop House – Texas-born local chain combines simple elegance, a lively atmosphere, fine wines, and large cuts of the finest prime steaks, chops, and seafood.
Comedor – Head to the Comedor for upscale Mexican cuisine in a sleek space in downtown Austin.
Intero Restaurant – A comfortable, small restaurant focused on contemporary Italian with a particular eye for whole product usage and seasonal fare.
Jeffrey’s – A fine dining restaurant in Austin’s Clarksville neighborhood featuring dry-aged prime beef, French American classics, seasonal favorites, and a full bar.
Uchi – Uchi takes Japanese cuisine and dials it up a notch. Chef Tyson Cole offers sushi plus creative hot and cold dishes in a stylish, refurbished old home in South Austin.
Wink – This wonderful little oasis tucked away in Clarksville is known for its innovative farm-to-table New American dining.
The Austin Food Guide
THE SWEETER SIDE
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Cookie Rich – A new cookie company in Austin crafting an update on classic, homemade cookies with their perfect proportions and chef-driven recipes.
Fluff Meringues & More – A fusion of a British patisserie with a modern, quirky American spirit that uses fine ingredients to produce unique, tasty delights.
Hayley’s Cakes & Cookies – Some of the best cookies and cakes anywhere. A petite stop-in shop on South Lamar for sweet treats, inventive cookies, and special-occasion cakes.
Lick – This hip ice creamery churns out offbeat flavors made from local, natural, and sustainable ingredients such as Texas Sheet Cake or Goat Cheese, Thyme, and Honey.
OMG Squee – Famous for their super adorable character macarons and jiggly Japanese cheesecake, OMG Squee is a gluten-free scratch bakery, ice creamery, dessert, and tea shop in East Austin.
Sugar Mama’s Bakeshop – Austin’s Sweetest Bakery! A Southern bakeshop with a flair for the old fashioned offering anything from cupcakes to wedding cakes.
Tiny Pies – Small pies, BIG taste. The best pies are not only made by hand but also handheld. They offer both sweet and savory flavors so order a pie pack and try them all!
Upper Crust Bakery – A family-owned and operated, European-style bakery offering award-winning pastries, breads, and specialty cakes for over fifteen years.