I've tried Amy's baked goods on several occasions and although they are all 100% gluten free, you'd…read morenever know it. She is a baker of delicious desserts. She comes highly recommended as a kind woman of an amazing talent. Janet R

My wife and I today bought essentially one or more of everything Amy bakes. WOW ! My wife…read moreprefers GF and me, not so much. But her creations are so good, one woukd have NO IDEA they are GF....sooooo good ! Do yourself a favor and give Spoondrift a try. You will not be disappointed, GF or not !! Great job, Amy !

The Yard is a weird and wonderful place full of food, beverages and games…read more We were enjoying some cold suds at Ants Beer Cave and were feeling peckish. There are lots of food trucks in The Yard and we decided to order from Spicy Boys. We ordered online and I walked over to pick up our food. The Crispy Asian Fried Chicken is outstanding! We got the 5 Piece Drums & Thighs with some Tingly Tater Tots, which is plenty of food for 2 people. The Thai Basil Ranch sauce was phenomenal. Pro Tip: Ask the venue, where you want to consume your chicken, if they allow outside food. Not all of them do.

Great location in front of St Elmo's Brewery. Grabbed a convenient picnic table, a beer and enjoyed…read moretheir hot chicken sandwich with tator tots. I felt that the spices on the tots were too much when paired with the sandwich. I love spice and heat but this seemed overkill. Would've been nice to have them without the spice. Service was great and quick.

My husband and I came in today and the service was phenomenal, as was the food!…read more My husband got the Brisket Burrito... and it is life changing -- it is now a favorite and a pregnancy craving. Their fried chicken sandwich was audibly crisp with fresh tomato and lettuce that I made two meals out of. To end the perfect meal... my husband actually coordinated with staff to create "Gender Reveal" pancakes! I didn't realize what they were until I got to the yummy surprise! Their cream is delicious! The pancakes were soft and sweet! The experience, unforgettable. It brought happy tears to my eyes and we really appreciate the thought and care put into our day. We will DEFINITELY be repeat customers!

As a Jersey girl, I LOVE a diner breakfast, but Phoebe's is not a NJ style diner. This place is…read morevery Austin, with breakfast cocktails and Mexican inspired breakfast entrees. I couldn't decide what I wanted so I went with the eggs Benedict which came with hash brown casserole. I also got a lemonade. My traveling partner got the Bacon Basil Tomato omelet with smoked cheddar and garlic aioli. We also got an order of ricotta pancakes with strawberries. My eggs Benedict was served on a unique bread - not a traditional English muffin - that kind of fell apart as I ate it. The flavor was great though. I should have gotten regular home fries, because the hashbrown casserole was cheesy and I wanted something to soak up the hollandaise and egg. The pancakes were so light they fell right apart when we began cutting into them. The flavor was great though. I would definitely recommend Phoebes.

As of Jan 2016 I haven't made a half-hearted "New Years resolution", but more of a firm commitment…read moreto improving my health. The most integral part of achieving this is eliminating wheat/gluten from my diet. I decided to review any and all products that I find helpful in my desire to be gluten free. My local Kroger is undergoing a great makeover and are adding several gluten free flours, mixes and frozen foods. I contacted several of the companies that have their gluten free products stocked and asked for coupons and brochures. Within a few days I received coupons and a handwritten note from Travis Jackson, a sales associate for Smart Flour Foods. In this day and time it is a rarity to receive anything handwritten by a person, let alone from any company. Flour made from sorghum, amaranth and teff is the basis of all the Smart Flour products available. This is a welcome thing for people that are not thrilled with flour mixes containing white and brown rice flours or do not like the tastes of bean flours. I'm not a fan of bean flours but I have no issues with rice flours. The Smart Flour Foods frozen pizza I ate (uncured pepperoni) was very satisfying. The crust edges had a crunch but the entire crust wasn't crunchy, yet it was firm enough to eat without worry of dropping toppings onto yourself. The sauce is distinctive but not overwhelming. I added finely diced onions and a few slices of regular pepperoni (to fill in the gap where there was a defect in the toppings). These frozen pizzas are very small (10") and it should fill up one person. The price (at my Kroger), at $7.99, is a bit steep, unless you don't have a way to make your own gluten free dough. Smart Flour Foods offers a gluten free hamburger bun but those aren't available in my area. As long as these pizzas are available in my store I will try to keep a couple in the freezer for snacking or light meals.

When I found out I needed to adjust my wheat intake about five years ago, I launched a relentless…read moresearch for quality gluten free foods. Most products I tried were just okay. Nothing really blew my skirt up until I sampled the pizza crust by Smart Flour Foods. It is chewy, has great texture and tastes fantastic! Smart Flour Foods is an innovative local company that has created a "Smart Flour" using Teff, Tapioca and Amaranth grains. Since finding their pizza crust, I no longer suffer from serious pizza cravings. I simply make my own at home. Try pesto sauce, sundried tomatoes, caramelized onions, olives and parmesan cheese on yours. The pizza crust is the same one used by Austin Pizza, Brick Oven and The Grove where you will pay a three or four dollar upcharge for gluten free pizza. This creative company also offers 7 varieties of gluten free ready-to-bake cookies such as Triple Chocolate and Chocolate Chip Pecan and, Holy Mother of Goodness, they are tasty! A flatbread product, which I have not tried, is also available to use for wraps. Smart Flour Foods' products can be found at the Westbank People's Pharmacy, Whole Foods and Central Market.

Service was kind, food was ready quick and everything was delicious. I got the chicken shawarma…read moreplate - chicken, rice, tabbouleh, hummus, pickles and a tahini sauce. Would recommend!

I discovered St..Elmo and came back!…read more I originally trying a falafel sample at the Discover St. Elmo event with Yelp. I came back because I appreciated having a sample today reflected the main dishes of a Jerusalem street food truck. I order using the he link to their toast. They were on a break, so I had to wait a little longer. The link to order came in handy vs me waiting to put an order in until someone arrived. I ordered the chicken shawarma wrap and a side of falafels. My falafels were crispy and flavorful. The chicken shawarma wrap was the perfect size. The amount of meat on the wrap was really good, all of the ingredients were balanced well. The chicken was flavorful as well. I wanted to order fries, but they were sold out. There is plenty of seating available throughout St. Elmo. You can sit outside, listen to music, and grab a drimk from other businesses. I will definitely go again!

In my search to find unique coffee shops, I checked out Maaribu. I don't know how I've driven by…read morethis place so many times and never noticed it before! They have a small parking lot on the side, along with a few spots specifically for takeout. As the name suggests, it's also a gift store, which makes the place even more unique. The inside is very clean and modern. I ended up getting a vanilla latte, which was a little bitter for my taste, but it was still a good coffee. My favorite thing about this place was definitely the outdoor space in the back. It's very relaxing and beautiful. The uniqueness of the interior, combined with the amazing outdoor space, makes Maaribu a place worth visiting!

I came here to shop and wasn't expecting to find one of my favourite strawberry matcha lattes in…read moreAustin. The strawberry flavour tastes fresher than what I've had at many other places, and the matcha itself is smooth and delicious. Overall, it's a well-balanced and satisfying drink that's perfect to sip on while browsing their cute store.

Cookie cutter, won't even close this window. Wrong place to be in Austin Texas. Just another place…read morethat opens and expects to be a smash!

It's been weeks since my first, (and so far, only) visit to The Little Darlin' and I'm still…read moredreaming of that hamburger I had. Seriously the BEST HAMBURGER I've ever had. Like, I'm probably never going back because I'm not sure that is repeatable . I like my hamburger well-done which usually means a fairly dried out burger, which I'm always fine with. NOT SO at this establishment! It was PERFECTION! Actually juicy, full of grilled flavor and expertly paired with toppings of their choice. I changed nothing and now I think I'm ruined because nobody will ever serve me a better burger! I also had the elote dip and it was also STELLAR! Bravo y'all!

The Salty Donut was definitely an experience as the salt forward donuts we had added a very unique…read morespin to savory and sweet all wrapped up into one bite. It's a very popular place here and some donuts were out of stock for the day despite coming here not all that late in the day. I got two donuts. I got the Glazed Donut and the Brown Sugar with Salt. The Glazed one was all right at first as the tingling of salt mingled with the sweetness and it definitely came across as a novelty but by the end of the Glazed my enthusiasm diminished a bit as that was all it felt like I was tasting but salt. I don't think that was entirely it but that's all my taste buds were picking up. But now the Brown Sugar and Salt Donut... now that was a good one! The flavors blended much better and I had more than enough enthusiasm to finish it. I do like Brown Sugar very much so this was a Donut I can definitely recommend if you come here. I wanted another but I controlled myself. They have coffee drinks as well that are solid so they make a nice pairing as you nosh on your donuts and want some coffee to go along with it.

Cool name and flavors ! However, overly sweet and dry for us. Even the coffee which we got less…read moresweet. They are brioche donuts so think more bread like. They do have traditional old fashions but also breads and fry's Very filing, I will say the cafe con leche was our fave. Inside super spacious and cool merch.

Who's the most envied girl at the table?? THIS ONE. Who's the most envied girl at the table?! THIS…read moreONE. Out of all the many food trucks at St Elmo's, I landed on Salam's and was NOT disappointed! From the takeaway box alone, you can tell they mean business. It's fully branded with the chef and contact info, not your typical Sam's Club/Costco bulk supply situation. I ordered the Chicken Shawarma Box and WOW. The wrap comes sliced into DELICIOUS, perfectly grilled, crunchy bite size pieces, making it perfect for sharing (or maybe not, no judgment here)! In addition to the mini-bites, you always get a generous portion of Spicy Coriander Fries drizzled with sauce and chopped cilantro. Some places beg for five-star reviews to bring in customers, but at Salam's Grill, their food speaks for itself. NO NOTES

Update: After eating probably 40+ chicken shawarma wraps from here, I wanted to do an update & also…read morecorrect a few things from my previous review. First of all, after trying tons of other places, it's official - Salam's has THE BEST chicken shawarma wrap. I am quite literally obsessed with them. It's the chicken, the saj/Markouk bread, the Toum - everything comes together perfectly. If I could eat them every day, I certainly would and sometimes do. Mondays & Tuesdays are sad days for me. lol I still try other places sometimes, but I'm often disappointed. Unfortunately I don't live close by & my town has ZERO middle eastern places to eat. So that's also why I place larger orders. 1. Correction: The meat actually IS cooked and shaved from a spit. But, it's not paper thin and dry like some places tend to be. It's also not chicken breast. It's either thigh or a combination of both. Whatever it is, it's working. It's the best chicken I've ever had. I've tried to recreate it at home 100 times, but it's just not gonna happen. 2. I don't think I've actually ordered from here 40 individual times, but when I do come, I order several wraps. I special order them whole with no sauce or pickles so I can put a couple in the fridge to save for the rest of the week. They don't get soggy that way and are easier to toss in the air fryer or oven later. Then I add sauce & pickles later along with pomegranate molasses. I always keep a bottle handy. (HEB has it) Salam's is always really great about granting those requests for me. 3. They have added their baklava to the online menu. Yay! **If I could add anything to the menu, it would be little cups of pomegranate molasses. Personally, it doesn't affect me because I always get my food to go & I keep a bottle at home. But, I hate that other people might be missing out on it. I mix it with their garlic sauce. When you give your wrap a little dip, then take a bite, it's like a few seconds of heaven on earth. Think: that popular video/meme/scene where John Hamm is in the club looking blissful. Yeah, it's like that.

Hands down the BEST chocolate chip cookie in Austin. Fight me all you want. This cookie is a whole…read moremeal in its own but is so restricted on the sweetness which is makes it the perfect dessert. I am officially their biggest new fan!

Cooooooooookies! Really good cookies here. Definitely check this place out. These are the…read moreLevain-ish giant cookies. They're not your traditional classic cookie but oh so delicious. I also tried their tiramisu (which I think is only offered on the weekends). I thought this was a bit disappointing. The lady fingers were a little too soggy for my liking and the layers were a little inconsistent. I wouldn't say it was bad but the cookie was way better.