A friend who's opinion I really respect recommended Antonelli's Cheese Shop for a three cream…read morecheese. I wanted to get this for my book club soiree, but did not have time to make a visit as it is a little north of downtown. Antonelli's Cheese Shop is charming and quaint. While the shop is small they have an assortment of items to sell in addition to cheese - wine, sauces, jellies, etc. I was immediately greeted upon entry into Antonelli's cheese shop. Two other customers were being helped, however, I had a store associate offer me some cheese samples. While the samples were good, I was specifically interested in the three cream cheese. They had two choices to select from. I was hoping they had more. This is a shop you need to spend some time in to leisurely evaluate the cheeses. There was also a human size dog in the shop at the time. I don't know what is about dogs, they like to lick me. Guess what...I do not like to be licked. So, I jetted out of the store.

Cheese glorious cheese. Antonelli's has such a large selection of quality cheesy cheese…read more This is a small family run, local, cheese shop, but it packs a lot inside. They have wine, jams/jelly/preserves. Chocolates, and olives. They also have premade charcuterie boards too. When I came, they were giving away free cheese everyday of the week. The first 100 people that were in line. Free cheese? Yes please. As you can imagine, there was a long line of people waiting, and with the store being small, we were sent in in small groups. Couple people come out, couple people go in. As the line shortens and you get to the counter. You're given your free cheese, and asked what type of cheese you like. I gave my favorites, soft cheese, like brie, hard cheese, like manchego I like spicy cheese like hatched chili cheese or a jalapeño cheese. So after giving some examples of cheese that I like the gentleman helping me brought out three different samples and we tried them together and loved every one of them so I chose which ones I liked out of the three and then we moved down the counter a little bit, and the gentleman brought out another selection of three cheeses, and I tried those and told him which ones I liked, and they were all phenomenal. The gentleman that helped me was very attentive. He listened. he gave examples exactly what I was asking for and it was absolutely beautiful experience. even though they were packed and crazy and had 100 people waiting outside. He just treated me like we were just one on one. He took his time with me. I thought it was such a spectacular experience very personable. I walked out with 5 different cheeses. A bar of orange chocolate with dried cherries. And a baguette. And let me tell you, I ate so good during our Texas ice storm 2026! So here's the down side. Parking. There are like 8 parking spots in front. And a couple parking in the back. But beyond the back, there is a small pay with a QR code parking. It's a bit of a struggle as far as parking goes. There is no street parking. But I'm sure when you're not dealing with 100 customers it's not as much of a struggle. There are 2 accessible parking spots out front. Had a great experience. And will come back again.

I'm genuinely so happy that Austin has a Japanese grocery store like Asahi Import. This was my…read morethird visit, and every time it feels like a little slice of Japan right here in the city. One of my absolute favorites is their onigiri rice balls--I honestly crave them. I stopped by a little after lunchtime, and there was already a sign saying they were finished taking onigiri orders for the day. I was browsing around anyway when one of the ladies kindly asked what I was looking for. I casually mentioned a few onigiri styles, and to my surprise she smiled and said they still had some left and could make them for me. That small gesture completely made my day. The kindness and warmth of the Japanese ladies working there truly stands out. You can feel the care they put into both the food and the customers. I also picked up some Japanese noodles and sweets while I was there, which made for a very delicious and comforting lunch at home. Thank you for the wonderful service and atmosphere. Keep up the great work always. Cheers

I walked into Asahi Imports with ONE GOAL: black sesame soft serve. That was the mission…read more Anything else I bumped into would simply be a bonus. And I didn't know what to expect my first visit. I thought I was going into a mini Japanese version of H Mart or something, but nope. This is very much a Japanese CONVENIENCE STORE with a little extra bonus on the side, so adjust any expectations. SIXTY PERCENT OF THE STORE IS NOODLES. Like WTF...is this a noodle headquarters? It felt unbalanced...like I had walked into the wrong store and wasn't supposed to be there. So many noodles, it scared me. I expected a variety store. Carry on. The layout is also a bit confusing for such a small space. I genuinely wasn't sure what areas were designated for customers and what areas were for employees...at one point wandering way into the back. My bad. They've got a solid selection of imported goods. Slightly pricey, but this is expected since they offer quite a few niche items you can't find everywhere. Still affordable, though. I HAPPILY grabbed some black sesame latte mix to whip up iced lattes at home as well as some black tea flavored soy milk. This is what you come to these stores for! The niche items. Now to the soft serve: Flavor-wise? Good strong black sesame flavor. Texture? Not so great. This was very icy and not creamy at all as I had hoped. The online pics were deceiving. Plus there were clumps in it that should've been blended out. However, it was refreshing and I could MAYBE see myself returning on a hot day for more if I'm close by. They only offer it on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. It's good, but no need to run for this. You can walk. Lol. It scratched the itch but I'm not running back for it. All in all, not an everyday stop, but an "I'll see you when I see you" spot. Know what I mean? 3 stars.

Spread & co is a solid breakfast/lunch option!…read more We stopped in for a weekend lunch, which is probably prime time but the line moved quickly and we got a table after a short wait. The staff was nice & I enjoyed looking at all the breads, sauces, and packages goods they either make themselves or offer for purchase while we waited. I got the turkey sandwich and it was great sandwich! I also tried a bite of the breakfast sandwich and it was delicious. Will definitely be back!

I adore Spread & Co and they're often part of my Manor Road jaunt. We live just 1.5 miles away and…read moreI'm very glad to be so close to them. I'm a sucker for Prosecco on tap! My most favorite bar in Pittsburgh (walking distance from my old apartment there) offers it as well so it's a bonus to have that option almost as close to me here. I'm going on about it because I love it. I also love the happy hour at Spread. They have generous happy hour options but my fave is the $6 Aperol Spritz. Yes, please!! The butter board (available 4-7 pm) is to die for. Bread, French butter, and more. They do fondue for two every Friday that I still need to get in on. At lunch time they have a mini grazing board for one person filled with cheese and things and it's only ten bucks. I absolutely go cray for the grilled cheese sandwich. Two different cheeses and raclette, are you kidding me? Yum! Friendly and welcoming service.

I stopped in for heirloom tomatoes, and ended up with produce, meats and snacks!! This place is…read moreawesome!! A++

We picked up a Ross whole chicken, some flank steak, beef shank, and a few eggplants from the…read morestore. Everything was flavorful, and I'm quite pleased with the quality. Prices are on the higher side--for instance, the whole chicken is $7 per pound--but it's lean and not fatty, which I see as a healthy sign. The store isn't large, but it operates like a typical supermarket: you pick your own produce and get meats over the counter. They also carry spices, stocks, and snacks. Checkout is self-service near the exit, and I believe paper bags are free. The ambiance was lovely--on the day we visited, the store was decorated with fresh groceries and flowers. It wasn't busy, and parking was easy right out front.

Swedish Hill is one of our go-to spots. The Reuben sandwich is always delicious, and I can never…read moreresist grabbing an almond croissant. And if you're in the mood for a real treat, the Nutella mocha is a must. The patio is another big reason we keep coming back--there's usually a place to sit plus we can bring the pups along. Great food, great coffee, and always a consistently good experience.

Sandwiches are solid but overpriced. Breakfasts are mediocre. Feels really corporate…read more Staff is friendly. Easy parking.

I've been watching Tiny Grocery on Instagram and loving their vibe, so I finally checked them out…read moretoday. Midday on a Tuesday means plentiful parking out front. There are so many unique products tucked in this tiny store, plus a deli and coffee shop! I don't usually like Matcha, but decided to try the Strawberry Matcha. It reminded me of a strawberry milk of my youth with a twist. I like this place and will definitely be back with friends.

This is such a cute spot on South congress! I got a strawberry matcha and it was the best one I've…read morehad in Austin! It was amazing! They also have so many other good quality grocery's!

I absolutely love this place! It is a small market, where you can pick up a bottle of wine, some…read morebeer, some food... They host a variety of products from local businesses like sweet bread, baked treats, ready to go meals, tacos etc. I like to stop here before work to pick up fresh brewed Katz coffee and Taco Deli tacos (Freaking Vegan tacos are ). I don't stop every day, but the days I do, I am just in such a good mood. I like that they open early, because I am a teacher. The owner of this place is super friendly! Project Pollo, a vegan sandwich place, is also inside of this business.

Be aware -- hard pass…read more Their items are often mislabeled, and they would not honor the price shown on the shelf label. It was a frustrating experience and not worth the hassle. Fortunately, there's a 7-Eleven just around the corner.

Austin Meat Market is one of the best grocery stores in North Austin. It has a very good mix of all…read moregroceries, grains, noodles, and most food items. The service is excellent. All meats are fresh and organic. Also, the store is very clean. The location is convenient off of 620N. We go there quite regularly.

It has been a year since starting to go here. A friend of mine wanted to know if halal vs…read morenon-halal meats tasted different. So being the non-Muslem, I decided to help him decide. It is located in an old strip mall behind another building. This lead to no front door parking. So I found a spot and walked over. It is a small store with groceries to the right and a meat/butcher counter to the left. The store only had a couple of customers in it at that time. I strolled around the limited groceries and they had the basics. Then I wandered back toward the meat counter. Dividing the two sections I found precut meats. This is when I decided to do my test on chicken breasts. Couldn't find the full breasts so I went with smaller cut pieces. Just an FYI, you can request any cuts of meats at the counter. But I didn't want to wait so I grabbed and headed to pay and go. The results, BTW, halal meat was more tender and tasted the same and prices the same