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🍽️ underrated places to eat in atx
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items these are my favorite (and frequented) places to eat in austin, texas! i don't see many people suggest these places, and i'm not sure why. i've included my favorite dishes in the notes for each location ⭐️ i will update this as i try new places! what...
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breakfast + brunch
lunch + dinner
dessert
snacks + drinks
breakfast + brunch
my favorite breakfast and brunch places – i mostly order these to go but i've also sat in and they are all incredible
$$ • an aussie inspired cafe • some of the best steak + eggs i've ever had – and the lemon poppyseed waffles are soooo yummy
Two Hands · 1011 S Congress Ave Suite 170, Austin, TX 78704
$$ • an aussie inspired cafe • delicious tea, breakfast burger, and the ricotta hotcakes are scrumptious
Proud Mary Coffee · 2043 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
$$ • a wonderful brunch spot • delicious steak + eggs, texas hash, potato wedges and biscuits
Paperboy · 1203 E 11th St, Austin, TX 78702
$$ • yummy brunch spot • the french toast and biscuits are great
Forthright Cafe · 35 Brazos St, Austin, TX 78701
$ • mexican food truck • they specialize in breakfast tacos and brunch items, and they have delicious sopa
Sopa De Fideo · 5006 Hamilton Rd, Austin, TX 78759
lunch + dinner
favorite places for lunch and dinner – i love trying lots of different cuisines so there's a lot of variety here
$$ • family owned asian restaurant • hands down my most frequented place to eat – i've never had anything from here i didn't like. favorites are spicy chili wontons, pork belly noodles, texas summer sushi roll, and chrysanthemum tea
Sweet Chive · 2515 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702
$$ • a vegan community style place • lots of little shops inside that have snacks and drinks too – a beautiful spot to hang out
Casa de Luz Village · 1701 Toomey Rd, Austin, TX 78704
$$ • cozy diner with elevated southern food • i love the hot chicken sandwich and the sweet potato fries + aioli
Hank's Austin · 5811 Berkman Dr, Austin, TX 78723
$$ • egyptian bbq • i love blending cuisines and they do it better than most – i get the chicken bowl, and i love the egyptian mac n cheese and the cardamom rice pudding
KG BBQ · 3108 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78723
$$$ • high end eastern mediterranean food • beautiful environment, delicious food and drinks, great place to go with friends and share plates – i love the manti dumplings, beef short rib shawarma + fresh pita, lamb shanks, and orange blossom creme br...
Peacock · Proper Hotel, 600 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701
$$ • this palestinian/middle eastern bakery and deli has amazing food plates and baklava, and food packages to take home
Peace Bakery and Deli · Austin, Texas
$$ • this is some of the best birria i have tried in atx — it always comes super hot and fresh and delicious, even ordering it online with a 45 min delivery time
Tejas Birria- Austin · Austin, Texas
$ • my favorite authentic mexican panaderia • while i usually get pan and other snacks here, everything i've eaten from their restaurant menu has been delicious. their salsa is actually spicy, and their masa azul tortillas are so yummy
Mi Tradición · 8716 Research Blvd #290, Austin, TX 78758
$$ • mediterranean buffet • the lamb is so soft and tender. i've never sat in but when i order it, it tastes amazing
Dimassi's Mediterranean Buffet · 12636 Research Blvd, Austin, TX 78759
$ • no sitting in at this location • delicious pizzas, and the lasagna is so good and much bigger than i expected
Market Street Pizza - We are curbside or delivery only. · 13000 N Interstate Hwy 35 #210, Austin, TX 78753
$ • very good pizza options when you want something with lots of toppings or unique pairings
Saccone’s Pizza · 13776 US-183 #131, Austin, TX 78750
$$ • the steak is yummy • another location i haven't sat in yet, but when i ordered the food it was great. a bit on the pricy side but it is good quality and focused more on health.
The Well · 440 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701
$ • one that i frequently order out • delicious sourdough pizza rolls, each named after a famous steve • don't sleep on the cannolis
Rockin' Rolls Sourdough Pizza Rolls · 5000 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78756
dessert
i don't get much dessert but here are a few places i really like
$$ • new zealand ice cream • made with real fruit and clean ingredients – right down the street from kg bbq
Zeds Real Fruit Ice Cream · 1814 Harvey St, Austin, TX 78702
$ • my favorite authentic mexican panaderia • not only is their food delicious, the pan is some of the best around. i'm in love with the cappuccino tres leches and the pumpkin empanadas.
Mi Tradición · 8716 Research Blvd #290, Austin, TX 78758
$$ • specialty mexican panadaria • even with the long line and higher prices, the treats here are phenomenal. the menu changes weekly, but their signature pink cake is a must-try. they use all healthy local ingredients, support great causes, and pay ...
Comadre Panadería · 1204 Cedar Ave, Austin, TX 78702
$$ • donut shop • this shop is probably more known than some of the other places i mention, but it is still worth mentioning. one of my favorites here is the berry cheesecake donut.
The Salty Donut · 11501 Rock Rose Ave ste 156, Austin, TX 78758
$$ • late night treats • if i'm up late and craving a sweet treat, this is what i order. they have a delicious dubai chocolate bar, and their dubai waffles are crazy (definitely big enough to share). their lattes are surprising good too.
Sweet Times · 2714 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78705
$ • yummy go-to donuts • this may seem like a more basic addition but this is a great go-to place for donuts, especially late at night. they have a great hibiscus donut that you may like if you're like me and prefer some tartness.
Voodoo Doughnut · 5408 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78756
snacks + drinks
places to grab a quick little bite or non-coffee options to sip on – coffee is in another list
$$ • cacao shop in casa de luz village • my favorite drink is the gentle activation cacao, and the cosmic donuts are delicious – great place to hang out or work
Third Eye Cacao · 1701 Toomey Road Tranquility Room & Auditorium, Austin, TX 78704