Easy Tiger has been an easy choice for several years now, so it was an unfortunate surprise when we stopped in for a meal and discovered the menu offerings had been drastically reduced since our last visit earlier in the year. We'd always been able to find a good selection of vegetarian offerings amongst the sausages and other meaty ET fare, including a cheese and bread plate that was *perfect* Alas, aside from the Beyond bratwurst, grilled cheese options, and Brussels sprouts, our previous faves had left the building. We will still be back for coffee and baked things, though'nn read more

This is the first and only restaurant I've been to in 6+ months. Overall I felt pretty comfortable social distancing here. Their back patio is open, though you do have to wait for a table because they (wisely) limit the capacity. There's a sticker on each table with a QR code that links to their online ordering system. Really easy to use. You order on your phone and servers come by to drop off and pick up food/drinks. Worked great and minimized contact with staff and other people. Food and drinks were great as usual. The inside appeared closed, and there are bathrooms at the back of their outdoor space. I recommend the pretzel with beer cheese, it's always a great. The watermelon feta and cucumber side salad was super good too! It was my first time eating that and it was delicious. Will definitely be ordering it again. read more

I don't write reviews often. Only when the subject deserves either high praise for doing everything right or a scathing critique that'll warn people off. In the case of Easy Tiger, the review falls in the latter category, and it ain't pretty. The way to start is with a study in contrasts, I think. Only ten years ago, Austin was a very different place. One place I enjoyed going back then was Easy Tiger, on 6th street. Tasty bread, large servings, cool patio overlooking the creek, and a huge selection of reasonably priced draft beer kept me coming back. It was a beer garden that tried to do that category of food and drink establishment justice. I was happy to patronize that Easy Tiger to make sure it wouldn't close its doors. Sadly, that would have been too kind a fate. The original location is now shuttered, replaced by three new bland and uninspired satellite locations that lack the same character, ambience, and worst of all, good food and drink. All of this could have been forgiven if they'd kept the same prices, just upped for inflation and labor costs. But nope. The most basic local canned beer goes for 7 dollars, the formerly large and warm pretzel is neither warm nor large and costs much more, and portions are small and the taste middling for the price. (You can see the change in beer prices over just two years by browsing the uploaded photos with full drink menus) Not to mention the serious roiling management and labor issues. It's clear where the money from price hikes is going: into the pockets of a now corporate Easy Tiger that sucked the soul out of a formerly good business and used the money to build many more tasteless lesser copies to try to squeeze as much profit out of a good name as possible. Maybe I'm being overly dramatic, but the trend is pretty clear. What's become of Easy Tiger is increasingly the norm in Austin: Californication. Boost your prices or cut your food portions and quality in half (or some combination, or both), ride on coattails of the name you established a decade ago for as long as you can, and make the place Instagram worthy. Oh, and spend a lot on advertising and fancy new digs. As long as the new money from new transplants flows in, why bother doing anything else? It's a hustle. I'm not necessarily opposed to a place changing. If, that is, the change brings about progress of some sort: more accessibility, more affordability, preserving some semblance of quality, and just respecting what came before you and trying - - trying! - - to do it justice in some small way. And all of that goes for change writ large in Austin. Easy Tiger fails on all of these counts. In most every way, it seems to exemplify the worst of what can become of not just a food establishment, but an entire city and community once outsized demand for authenticity (whatever that means) and the profit motive runs into no resistance and takes over. It doesn't have to be this way. There are food and drink places in Austin that haven't gone the way of Easy Tiger. For instance, I continue to go to Quack's bakery in Hyde Park for good pastries (they've also opened up other locations, and I've liked those too), and Workhorse Bar in North Loop, a small neighborhood bar that's been around for ages. Workhorse in particular deserves recognition for, believe it or not, continuing to offer a selection of 3 dollar draft beers all day, every day, and food that is consistently hearty, simple, and affordable (burgers, fries, mac and cheese, etc.). The selection of draft beer is actually larger than Easy Tiger's, and the drinks better. Most importantly, the service is on point. I've seen the same bartenders working there for years now and haven't had a bad experience. They could double some of their prices, but they didn't, even through the pandemic. It even has a nice outdoors patio. Sadly, nothing really Instagrammable, and a bit grimy at times. It's better for it. (Full review of Workhorse forthcoming...) Don't support Easy Tiger. Just don't. It and everything it represents don't deserve your business, especially when there are alternatives. read more

Everyone very cool and helpful. And a cool place. However, you always have that one employee who is weenie lazy but acts like he's doing something. Think his name is Cesar, hes a african guy (i am trying to be politically correct). The girl who greeted us about 12 in our group was so nice and professional. She asked for his help. However, he is only capable of making a Shirley Temple Then, when we came back to close our tab, he looked right at us and walked away. The guy with a beany asked for his help since he was trying to look busy but obviously lazy. He was washing a cup that was hard. He came back and just stood around saying I'll be with u in 10 minutes. Well, he never helped us, and the guy in the beanie who was doing everything helped us finally checked us out. What a waste of an employee he needs to go!! Just came for drinks and to chat. Everyone at bar was saying the same. This guy makes it negative . Oh, and made a comment because so many of us. You can do anything anyway! read more

I really want to love this place, but it's hard to pay $12 for a single 6" sausage with four pieces of waffle fries and leave happy. It's soo so overpriced, I don't think we'd go back just for that reason. FOUR fries came with our order. That's 1/3 of a potato. The food was great, don't get me wrong, it feels like a complete rip off. $9 for a pint of beer to go with that. The atmosphere was really good, with a dog-friendly patio (and it's massive). The service was great, people seems to be really enjoying this place. Overall, the one thing I could suggest to get us back is expand the menu, which is very short, and having more reasonable prices to get more repeat business. read more

I keep saying this out loud "once this is done I am going out to eat and drink all the places I have yet to go to...." and the Linc is going to be on the very top of my list! I have been ordering bread and meats and cheese from Easy Tiger from the downtown location before these Covid times but lately I have been making the delightful trip up North Central from south Austin to get my items. Ordering online is the best way to go as their website and service is super friendly and allows you to see what inventory they have left. I always end up getting at least 3 breads in each order. Super contactless ordering and curbside. You may have a little line to wait but no worries - its all well worth it. Easy Tiger has been feeding the Austin masses and they are doing a fine dang job at it too! read more

Was excited to try the cinco de mayo house margarita. You can imagine my disappointment when this came out: (please see picture). This is the amount that came out. I have not had a single sip. For $8 this is unbelievable. read more

Easy Tiger - The amount of margarita in each glass. - Beer Gardens Near Me - Austin, Texas

The location at The Linc shopping center has an awesome outdoor patio area. I've had several company happy hours here and seating for large groups has never been a problem. You can never go wrong with a cold beer and a pretzel, but they have a great selection of salads and sandwiches too. read more

Appreciate the manager Noah reaching out and explaining some of the operational issues that we're going on during my visit. Apparently I wasn't the only customer impacted but it definitely makes up when a restaurant takes ownership of their mistakes. Shows me Easy Tiger really values their customer experience which is what I've become accustomed to at the original location. read more

Easy Tiger - Beer Gardens Near Me - Austin, Texas

Goodness gracious how stellar! The warm buttery pretzel on my sandwich was a delicacy worth consuming! I got to color a swift tiger on a coloring page while consuming my large beer purchase. The wife loved to see all the simple minded tourists taking selfies. What a treat. Cheers! read more

I haven't been to easy tiger in about 2 years since the pandemic started, but was a regular since the early days on 6th... and man they've changed! They still have hands down the absolute best pastrami sandwich in town, but 18 dollars for just a sandwich and a few pickles on the side? No sides? Come on guys!!! 14$ for a pretzel? That's just insane for it not even being hot. The size of dipping sauces containers is crazy huge and kinda wasteful... kinda weird, since we only used one (the mustard). 2$ for extra sauce? What!!!! Sadly, 80$ for a sandwich, a cold pretzel, and 4 beers is just not worth it at all to me. 8.50$ for a local beer? I can go get a 6 pack from austin beer works for the same price right down the road. Easy tiger wins the post-pandemic over-priced award. I'll still keep buying their bread at HEB though. read more

A nice bakery and beer garden. They also have a good menu of coffee and tea. Dogs are allowed on the big patio, but you need to check in with the host for seating. Our server was very kind in getting a water bowl for our dogs as well. The patio is pretty well shaded for the most part so hot sunny days should not be too much of an issue. I really enjoyed the dirt chai latte; you can get this hot or iced. The pretzel was a shareable size and served hot and fresh with the house beer cheese, mustard, and salted whipped butter; all 3 went well with it. FYI, they do offer $1 off a loaf of bread to go when you dine in. read more

Easy Tiger - Pretzel with house beer cheese, mustard, and salted whipped butter. - Beer Gardens Near Me - Austin, Texas

Really nice outdoor patio and plenty of indoor space, as well. The music was a bit loud to talk, but I should've just asked for it to be turned down. The lavender lemonade was just ok. Next time I'll try beer. The pretzel was also just ok compared to some other amazing ones in town...but I still enjoyed it. I'd like to come back and try more menu items as this was just a quick work happy hour. read more

Great place to have lunch on a sunny afternoon. Consistently good food and friendly service read more

Easy Tiger - Kale salad with a bratwurst side - Beer Gardens Near Me - Austin, Texas

Had a reservation for 6PM - no one spoke to us to be seated for 5 minutes. We were sat in the nether regions and then no one spoke to us for another 25 minutes. No one ever came. We left. read more

I want to like this place. The outdoor patio is great...cozy (even in mid-December) and super dog-friendly. I don't have a pup, but I love being around dogs. The service is great, too. What gets me are the prices. I spent fifteen dollars on a sandwich that was mainly arugula and bread with a slice or two of prosciutto and a few thin shavings of cheese. The sides were a la carte. For $15, you could throw a few waffle fries on the plate. For three sandwiches, one soft pretzel starter and three drinks, lunch cost me $120 before tip. That's crazy. To say nothing of the fact that my $11 old fashioned was mostly ice and simple syrup. The glass was only 3/4 full and no orange or cherry garnish. I'm happy to support local businesses, especially during a pandemic, but $40 per person for a sandwich, a cocktail and part of a pretzel is stupid. read more

Easy Tiger is one of those places you can always go and know it'll be good. Of course I'm sure a lot of yelpers have mentioned the tasty Bengal Spice latte. I sometimes get it half sweet and it's still delicious. It seems so basic but they just NAIL the breakfast sandwich and obviously anything bread-related. Also, I've always had great service. The only exception to that rule is my pick-up orders are rarely ready when they say they're going to be ready. Fine by me! They have a great vibe so I prefer to visit in person. read more

I went to the I-35 location in Lincoln village. I got two BLT sandwiches and a beer/fries paid and left. Then noticed they charged me $60.00 on my debit card. Easy to say I will not be back anytime soon, beware.... read more

Had a lovely night at Easy Tiger, hanging out with family and enjoying the weather. They did a really great job designing this location and the service was excellent (thanks Jake!) We ordered the sausage plate and cheese plate as starters. The sausage plate was awesome, really cool to be able to try all of them. While all were really good, I especially enjoyed the Hatch Green Chili Cheddar. My only criticism is their house mustard was so weak-tasting it was more like sweet pickle relish than your traditional ground mustard for brats. It's a cool way to get to try all their sausages before you pick your main. The cheese plate was a disappointment. For $35 we got a giant pile of grapes and oranges, a teeny little chunk of Blue Cheese, a small-ish chunk of brie, and a few small chunks of a hard cheese that was very average. Antonelli's is local, we know what this stuff costs and you legit gave me about 3 bucks worth of cheese. Dumping a pound of grapes and orange slices on top doesn't justify a 10x markup. Either lower the price or put more cheese on the plate (or don't, I'm not going to order it again). There were also like 6 tiny olives total. Dried apricots were not present at all. Unless you want to pay 35 bucks to eat a ton of fruit, I'd skip it. I ordered the Cajun Chicken Sausage, and while the sausage was delicious, the first half of the roll was dry as hell. I figured out why when I got to the last 25%, the cream cheese and relish were all in one end. My s/o loved the prosciutto baguette, so that was a hit. I am honestly a little concerned, this is the first time I've reviewed this location, but far from the first time I've been here. It felt like a slip downhill, and I hope that's all in my head because I really like this place. They never miss with the beers, they always have great local stuff on tap. Enjoyed the Pearl Snap immensely. read more

This was my first night out since the pandemic started and since I moved to Austin. I came on a busy Friday night and still felt very safe with the precautions they were taking. The tables outside were all 6 feet apart and everyone wore masks when not at their tables. There are no physical menus and ordering is very easy via their website online. Each table has an associated number and QR code so that servers know where to bring the food. The servers were all wearing proper PPE and were very friendly and helpful. The waffle fries and pretzels here are absolutely delicious and a go great after a couple of drinks. I also tried their Lavender lemonade and Rosalita cocktails and thoroughly enjoyed both. read more

Great food. Unfortunately the staff was a bit lackluster and a bit unhelpful. Today we walked in for inside dining and although there is plenty of staff walking around, and no one would make eye contact. We were a bit unsure if someone was to direct us to choose our own table or if we needed to seat ourselves. Once the wait staff arrived, we asked for water and he brusquely pointed to the room temperature yeti for self serve water. Is it just me or do these water containers give you any confidence that they're ever properly cleaned? An option for ice water was not offered although we also ordered ice tea. I was a bit disappointed for a birthday lunch however the food does not disappoint. read more

I love the space at East Tiger! There's a good amount of seating inside and out (when it's not raining). The lunch deal is great- $12 for a sandwich, side, and drink. The vegan sandwich was absolutely delicious and so filling, but the sauerkraut was sad and just tasted like salty cabbage. read more

Easy Tiger - Vegan sandwich, sauerkraut, and ginger beer. All for $12! - Beer Gardens Near Me - Austin, Texas

Easy Tiger ain't what it used to be. Once upon a time the pastrami sandwich had THE best pastrami I'd ever had on it...thick cut, tons of flavor, moist, and a pile of it. They used to make a Reuben out of it too that was damn good. The bread made an impression and became popular because it was left in the oven long enough to develop a rich, hearty crust. The Chex mix and the jerky were fantastic. And the pretzels were known for being huge...even when you ordered the small one. Mug club members got 20oz pours of most beers. Sure, the swag was cheap and the build out was a bit rough around the edges, but there was character and delicious food and fun service. Today that's all dead. They don't serve most of it anymore. Not enough profit. Too much effort. What they do still serve has been cheapened, had corners cut, and otherwise been nipped and tucked to fit a growingly bland palette averse to bread with real crust and pastrami with fat. The pretzels make Auntie Anne's look large. The sausages don't come on pretzel buns. Mention jerky or Chex mix or ribs and you'll be met with the puzzled look of a new hire working yet another food service job that won't stand out from the rest in any meaningful way. But hey, they have notebooks and candles and cute tiger plushies, and there's enough word of mouth about them that the newbies still think it's the place to try. And for the record, none of this was the doing of Covid or supply chain issues. They started aggressively cutting costs in 2019, changing the menu so often even full-time staff and managers had a hard time telling you which menu was for this week. I don't know if there's still a bit of soul left in the old dog or if this is death by another means in the Austin of new, but after literally hundreds of visits over the last 10 years, I don't find myself there anymore. read more

How could you NOT give Easy Tiger 5 stars?! The food alone is worth 10 stars, and the service is always great. They are doing an awesome job with their social distancing protocols, and that is worth 5 stars alone. I ordered food for pickup online ahead of time, and the process was pretty easy. I ordered hot food so I had to go to the back of the building, park in a spot, and text a number to wait for my order. It was ready within five minutes. My favorite menu items at Easy Tiger are the pretzels (duh), and the veggie sausage. I seem to remember at their downtown location when it was open they used to have a different veggie sausage and it used to be way more flavorful. The beyond meat sausage wasn't bad, I just remember the one they used to have being way more delicious. Not sure I would get the veggie sausage again, but I would definitely go back for the pretzel. It is just amazing! read more

Easy Tiger just feels so classically Austin to me in an ever growing town. 4 stars only because it's a little pricey, but their Monday all day happy hour is incredible and highly recommended. The pretzel is a huge and the whipped butter and cheesy side is so worth it. I literally take home the leftover butter. The Kielbasa is by far the best sausage. The burger is alright, not my favorite burger in town, would recommend sticking with the sausages and sides. read more

Easy Tiger - Beer Gardens Near Me - Austin, Texas

Absolutely, hands down, the best burger and chicken sandwich in Texas. The burger has a bacon mixture and aioli sauce. Buns are fresh and flavorful. Loved it!!!! read more

Although I've got bigger things in my mouth (look at photo for reference) the pretzels were still tough to fit all the way down my throat. Great service and lots of pups here read more

Easy Tiger - Beer Gardens Near Me - Austin, Texas

Heard about Easy Tiger from an Uber driver and it sounded great, so I came to check it out. Wanted a cider and the bartender gave me some samples to try out and went with the Austin Eastcider. Later got the Shackbury Rose Cider both were different, but tasty. The bartender was amazing by the way, I don't remember his name but he had a nice beard. It was around closing time and he came with these two pastries for my partner and I. It was a Cinnamon Knot and Raspberry Danish, which both were very delicious! They make all of their breads and pastries in house which I love. Definitely have to come back and try some of the food options and cocktails. The service here was great and I love the ambiance. read more

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Okay, I've got one final bone to pick: Why is the bread more expensive to buy here than at the grocery store? A loaf of sourdough here is $7.50, but that exact same Easy Tiger loaf is $5.50 at WF. You'd think by going straight to source you'd get a better if not same price read more

Easy Tiger is one of my favorite places to hang out with friends/coworkers during the weekdays. They have a spacious outdoor seating place with awnings and overhead roofing. There's plenty of parking around the area as well. During peak times, i.e., happy hour, there can be up to a 30 min wait for a table. The food is delicious! The giant pretzel is super filling, the beyond bratwurst is hearty and flavorful, and the waffle fries and shishito peppers make the perfect sides. They have a variety of beer and wines to choose from. For a cocktail, I'd highly recommend the grapefruit mule. read more

This was my first time trying the Easy Tiger at the Linc shopping complex. Like their 6th street location, they have a really cool patio with very laid back and chilled vibes. I met up with friends post dinner and movie, so did not try the food there. I ordered myself a Lavender latte which was an overall 4 star- okay on the taste but not as warm as I would have liked it to be. The service was quick and I will be back to break the bread next time! read more

Easy Tiger - Beer Gardens Near Me - Austin, Texas

Easy tiger is an iconic place in Austin. It is a great place for draft beer with delicious sausages and breads! read more

Easy Tiger - a hot dog, french fries, and pickles - Beer Gardens Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Super chill spot to grab a beer and light bite. All the food is good, I just wish the portions were a bit bigger for the price. The beer selection is pretty decent and they have some good looking cocktails. Plenty of seating outside that is dog friendly. Inside they have small tables and you can sit at the bar. No TVs from what I can tell. Breads are always a plus to bring home! Beware that parking may be a little difficult on a busy night. read more

Great atmosphere and food. We really enjoyed the big pretzel and our sandwiches. We both got the turkey BLT. The fries were also fresh. Not a lot of fries served on the side, but enough, especially since we had shared the pretzel. We also got some baked goods to take home. The cinnamon knot was very good as was the caramel banana bread and the scone. read more

Easy Tiger is great, but it is way too expensive. I don't seem to be the only one with this opinion. Brunch cost over $100 for 2 people (including a loaf of bread, a cocktail and two beers). I've had some tasty burgers in my time, but very few burgers are worth $18 with no sides included. Not the ones we got, sorry! I dunno who can afford to eat at those prices every weekend--not us plebes. Thanks to David Norman's awesome book, Bread on the Table, I make delicious Easy Tiger pretzels from scratch. This is the way I'm content to enjoy Easy Tiger pickings from now on. $14 for a pretzel?! Give me a break. I miss the grungy beer garden and bakeshop downtown. read more

Well played, Easy Tiger. If your target market is NOT young'uns living it up in the more hip Austin neighborhoods, you've pretty much nailed it. You've also cleverly placed yourselves near the Tesla supercharger. Very perceptive. Here's my usual check off list for a good family/ adult spot. A) Parking B) good booze and food C) friendly staff D) outdoor patio for small humans and doggos to hang out E) Not in Downtown Austin. ET and the Linc pretty much checks all these boxes. Did I mention the sweet HH ? $4 old fashioneds, 3$beer ... spacious beer garden, plenty of seating; basically everything an adult is looking for. (By adult here I mean tired parents who just want 2 seconds of peace. ) The pretzels are a definite win, in addition to the long booze list. Will update more on the food after a couple more visits. read more

Easy Tiger - No idea why yelp wants to rotate this- strawberry lemonade and old fashioned - Beer Gardens Near Me - Austin, Texas

Came here for happy hour with some coworkers when I visited Austin. What a cool place! Though I'm sure outdoor patios (in December) are a staple in Austin, this Pacific North Westerner was feeling the 'winter' vibes. Food and drinks were great - I kept the lavender lemonades flowing (it was happy hour after all), and the cheese plate and sausages were great accompaniments as well. Most of all, the ambience and large patio made it for a perfect spot for friends to get together and just enjoy a warm Austin breeze. I would def come back here again when I'm in town! read more

Love the vibes at easy tiger. Besides the beer, they also have amazing soft pretzels! The soft pretzel is a little pricey for $12, but it's so big we shared it between 4 people. I also wanted to try the Carmel banana bread, but they were out of stock by 8pm. Will definitely be back to try more food and beer! read more

Easy Tiger - Pretzel - Beer Gardens Near Me - Austin, Texas

I haven't dined here, but I came here to pick up bread during COVID-19. I pre-ordered online. I pulled up to the drive-thru when I arrived, and they handed me my bread right away. Great, quick service. The sourdough pan loaf was SO good. Sturdy, chewy, and a tinge of that classic sour taste. Perfect for making sandwiches! Easy Tiger's bread is light-years beyond anything you can get at the grocery stores. I'll definitely be back for more bread and to try the menu items once they re-open for dine-in. read more

Easy Tiger - Sourdough Pan Loaf - Beer Gardens Near Me - Austin, Texas

Probably my favorite Easy Tiger location other than the original location on 6th. There's ample parking and a large patio-like outdoor space where you can enjoy German fare and a cold one with the boys. Extensive cocktail and craft beer menu is a boon to those who partake in adult beverages. read more

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