It's not a gimmick if they have good food. Handsome Dan's has been on my list to try for months, but I've been on a keto diet most of the time, so a bunch of restaurants have been put on a "someday" list. Last week I was on a break from keto, and my husband read my mind. He took me here as the first stop on a rainy Friday night date. I know they have good sandwiches, but they also have their "bait shop" schtick. They're not near any significant fishing spots, and I didn't see any evidence of bait, but whatever. Their sandwiches are good, so they can get away with it. While I ate my sandwich on the patio, we discussed the novelty nature of many Austin businesses, and which ones can hold up and which ones are pure hype. I ordered the Club sandwich. It's not a true triple-decker club, but it was the sandwich that had the best variety of fillings in my opinion. Everything you'd expect in a classic club, but easier to eat because it wasn't stacked absurdly tall like other clubs. The sourdough bread was very crispy, and the meats, cheese, and vegetables worked well inside. On the side I got potato salad which I like more than their other option, which was chips, but the potato salad wasn't anything special. Their patio was the perfect spot to enjoy a rainstorm. They have some glider chairs off to the side that are good for lounging on, but when it really started to rain we moved in to the center of the patio. I'm glad I got a chance to try Handsome Dan's. I doubt I'll be back anytime soon because huge sandwiches like this need to be an occasional treat for me, but if you're in the Springdale area looking for a satisfying meal, this is it! read more

Handsome Dans was on our list because of all the online and social media hype. It's tucked away in the back next to Stargazer in a brewery/ warehouse off Springdale and Airport area. The parking is shared and gets packed in the evening or you have to pay to park if you are unable to find anything in the lot or on the street. Handsome Dans has a sign directing you to the back where they are located. The vibe is true to a bait shop/diner it's casual with a rustic feel, they have a large covered patio adjacent to Stargazer bar. I highly suggest sitting outside if possible because the inside does get a bit claustrophobic and smokey when it's packed and they are smashing paninis on the press with no proper kitchen overhead vents. The type of greasy smoke you get when you are making super buttery sandwiches on a hot press. The sandwiches are ok but not something I would go out of my way to have ,our kids liked the hotdogs and Frito pies which were also kind of "upper class" gas station quality. Most of the stuff here is food that probably tastes way better after drinking several beers. It's like any normal sandwich you could make at home and toss in a panini press to be honest. Really good beers on tap and friendly staff who seemed to disappear to the back quite a bit and came back confused. They didn't know if they had already given me my food because I was ordering and paying for extra food after more people in our party arrived. They literally saw my food I already had on the table from my previous order and thought they gave me double of what I ordered hahaha. I can't make a judgment because I have no clue what they kept dispersing to the back for but can just say the confusion was real, LOL. All together if I had to come back it be because someone I knew wanted to try it. Otherwise for me it's a one and done. I got the pictures I stood next to a sign ,I had the Signiture sandwiches, now I'm moving on. I can say I've been there done that. I'm guessing that a college crowd or just being a single person who just wants to be amongst people that this is the type of lowkey place to go if you're not into the typical Longhorn hangouts. You stop in ,have some beers, eat a low budget ingredient expensive panini sandwich and chill till you have to call yourself a Waymo cause the beer is good and strong. read more

Took a walk out at McKinney Falls and came into town for a sammy. Handsome Dan's was the closest listing, so we made our way over. The atmosphere has so much promise... if there had not been a DJ blasting the entire space from the adjacent coffee shop. I guess I wasn't in the mood to yell to converse over the skeet skeet godd*mn motherf**kers for lunch. We got the Grilled Cheese, the Club, the Roast Beef, and the Caesar Sandwich. All were delish, but we just ate, as we couldn't talk above the volume of the adjacent DJ. Dan's Food, 5 stars. Atmosphere, albeit circumstantial, one star. We won't likely return. read more

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Ooh my goodness just found this hidden gem. Meeting up with family and friends. The sandwich was delicious. The beer was affordable and the staff were friendly. We sat outside under some beautiful trees. Great beer selection. read more

Handsome Dan’s - Cuban - Beer Bar Near Me - Austin, Texas

This was just what I needed. I was coming in hungry! They have many great sandwich choices and I think my son & husband picked wisely. My husband got Cubana. I picked the tuna melt. I loved the bread! I found it odd that the staff were all eating while making our sandwiches. Now, granted, some of them were trying out a new sandwich. I was about to give 1 less star on Yelp, because why don't they take a legit lunch break, but then the manager came around and offered everyone a free sample of a new sandwich that is coming soon. It was very good! You have a choice between potato salad with your sandwich or chips. We all went with Miss Vickie's and I love done sea salt & vinegar! We all had water. It took a bit to get these sandwiches, but well worth the wait! read more

Came here before a UT basketball game and it was a good experience overall. The sandwiches were hot and it had a solid atmosphere in a up and coming east Austin neighborhood. The servers did have a bit of an attitude and seemed pretty annoyed/ short with us for no good reason, but we just chalk it up to modern Austin establishments. Everyone loved their sandwiches and the beers were good as well, with solid mid day deals. read more

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Tbh it's such a good little spot that hits the spot! every once in a while i get the urge eat something chili cheesed (who doesn't? amiright? ) and this is the place! The frito pie "snack" was just what the dr ordered! They also offer half sandwiches, which is great when you want to try a few things bc a full sandwich is HUGE. a very cute and casual drop in counter eats. Service was not as quick as you'd think, considering it wasn't busy but honestly it was fine bc once you taste the food, it's all forgiven. t's located in springdale station which came be hard to navigate as there's not really signs telling where which businesses are- If you're looking at it from the street, it's in the back right corner. cheers! read more

Handsome Dan’s - outside patio seating vibes - Beer Bar Near Me - Austin, Texas

There's something instantly endearing about a place called Handsome Dan's--the kind of name that sounds like it belongs to a local legend or a friend from the docks who's always got a story to tell. The restaurant itself fits the name perfectly: a cozy little spot that feels like part bait shop, part lunch counter, and all heart. Step inside and you'll find a long counter where you can watch the crew craft sandwiches. The vibe is pure small-town nostalgia--simple, unfussy, and just the right kind of worn-in. I ordered the tuna melt with a side of potato salad. The sandwich came panini-style, with crisp lettuce, fresh tomato, and just a hint of cayenne that gave the tuna a gentle kick. The potato salad was classic mustard-style--creamy, cool, and topped with a dusting of paprika for good measure. Everything arrived in a paper-lined basket, exactly how a sandwich like this should be served. There are a few tables inside and some outdoor seating if you'd rather enjoy the warm and humid Austin breeze. Finding the place can be a bit of an adventure--it's tucked in the back of a warehouse complex--but once you're there, you'll know you've stumbled onto something special. Handsome Dan's isn't fancy, but it's the kind of place that sticks with you--like a good nickname and a better sandwich. read more

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Super good sandwiches, service was quick, and the atmosphere was really laid back and enjoyable. Nice out door seating:)

This is a diner like atmosphere with great outdoor and bar seating. Well maintained and very clean. They have variety of drink options and a lot of beers on tap. The staff are friendly! Most importantly the food is absolutely delicious. Sandwiches are made to order and you can tell are made with fresh ingredients. Will definitely be back! read more

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Visited here for the first time and really enjoyed the sandwiches. I tried the Tuna Melt as well as the Caprese with capicola and they were both delicious. The hostess was nice and it didn't take long for our food to be completed. They have an indoor and outdoor space which we liked and it wasn't too crowded so we were able to find a seat and have good conversation. The pricing felt pretty fair as well. I really enjoyed the tuna sandwich the most and would definitely be back to have that again. I'm not sure if they have cider but I know they had some IPAs. Hopefully they have cider because I feel like that would pair well with the sandwiches. read more

Handsome Dan’s - Beer Bar Near Me - Austin, Texas

Handsome Dan's has a laid-back vibe of a classic bait shop in an old warehouse. They were partnering with Eastside Beer Runners to celebrate their 9th birthday and were offering drink specials and 25% off all food. I wasn't planning on buying food, but the menu here looked appealing with many sandwiches and beer to choose from. You place your order at the counter and they give you a buzzer to notify you when your food is ready. There is indoor and outdoor seating available. We ended up sitting at a table outside. I ordered the Classic Italian sandwich that comes with Cenoa salami, mortadella, spicy capicola, aged provolone, lettuce, tomato, red onions, mayo and homemade italian dressing on ciabatta bread. It was served with the bread warm in a basket with your choice of potato chips or potato salad as a side. I went with the potato salad that was very tasty with a bite from the paprika on top. The sandwich was a large portion size and I was only able to finish half and took the other half to-go. Overall an enjoyable experience with good food and excited to try other items on their menu. Appreciate that they support the local running community by offering discounts on their food. read more

Handsome Dan’s - Classsic Italian sandwich and potato salad - Beer Bar Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Who wouldn't want to try Handsome Dan's? The name is so intriguing! Apparently, everyone wanted to try it. I was at a 9th birthday party event for a run club, and Handsome Dan's was offering 20% off of any order. The line was incredibly long, so we waited until a raffle was over and swooped in. There were sandwiches and 3 snack items. One was a Frito Pie, but they were sold out. I ordered an all beef hot dog, without the bun. Not very exotic, but it was just the protein I wanted. It was ready pretty quickly. They offered onions and condiments, along with a bag of Miss Vicky potato chips in the desired flavor. I chose Sea Salt. It was a good light dinner after my run. I enjoyed it. read more

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Stopped by this past weekend and ordered the Italian sandwich -- for sure hit the spot. Flavorful, fresh, and came out crazy fast (bonus points for that). It comes with chips by default, but I upgraded to the potato salad and had zero regrets -- legit one of the better ones I've had in a while. Also lucked out and got in right before happy hour ended, so I snagged a beer at the HH price. Great sandwich, solid beer, and quick service? Big fan. Definitely coming back. read more

Handsome Dan’s - Italian Sandwich and potato salad - Beer Bar Near Me - Austin, Texas

Loved this spot, little east austin gem. Nice shaded outdoor seating with fan misters on a hot summer day. 6 of us all tried different sandwiches and they were all a 10/10. Fast friendly service. Dog friendly. Connected to a cool bar next door. Inside is such a cool fun 70s vibe. Will definitely be back! read more

Handsome Dan’s - Beer Bar Near Me - Austin, Texas

This sandwich SLAPS! WOW! It's so hard to find a great sandwich in Austin and this one takes the cake. The ratio was perfect and the Dijon mustard just tied the whole thing together beautifully. My friends are obsessed with the potato salad here. They say it's kind of like egg salad. I enjoyed it. That being said potato salad isn't really my thing, but if I had to eat it, I'd pick this one over most. For a Friday afternoon, it was decently full inside. We barely had to wait for our food and the interior has such a great theme. Vintage casual bar maybe? They have deer heads on the wall and promote themselves as a "Bait Shop". Gotta come back and enjoy a beer on their patio! Oh! Great non-alc selection. read more

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Service was quick light weighted conversation about the sandwiches. Some suggestions were given. Ambience is really nice. We went early in the morning, so it was really quiet and barely getting the people in which is great when you have a beautiful environment all to yourself the food was delicious. I love a Panini sandwiches and this is where you should get them. Get all your sandwiches here for any Panini get them here. They were so good not only that they have hotdog if you ever want any, but I definitely would stick to the sandwiches just because they put attention to those sandwiches. Also potato salad reminds me of a potato salad. We all know which I don't mind that's perfect. That's Home right there. read more

Handsome Dan’s - Thanksgiving special and a roast beef on the right - Beer Bar Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I am totally in love with this new lunch/beer spot. Open daily 11 am- 8 pm. A great addition to my East Side hood. It's got such a kitschy decor that I absolutely adore. It's like bodega meets cabin meets sandwich shop. Amazing selection of GINORMOUS sandwiches all for around twelve bucks. The portions can definitely be shared. These sandwiches are stacked high with meats, cheeses, etc. I love the Italian sandwich and my boyfriend is crazy for the Cubano! They've got other food as well like super fresh soft pretzels. Great beer selection including N/A. House brewed!! The Champagne Velvet beer is a low abv lager that goes down like silk. It pairs well with the Italian sub too. Can't wait to try everything on the menu. The patio is super chill too. An incredibly welcoming local establishment with equally incredible grub, Fantastic experience! read more

What a cute new place on the East Side! Located super close to ABP and in the previous Eastside Ciders brewery location, Handsome Dan's is a great local sandwich shop. The menu is not super extensive, but everything on it is a classic! All sandwiches are $12 and come with a bag of chips. I got the roast beef sandwich and my partner got the Cubano (not pictured). Both were delicious! Handsome Dan's is also going to start selling their own beer brewed on site in April! read more

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The service was very quick as we were in a rush. We shared a huge and good Cubano sandwich. The service was incredibly fast and helpful. read more

Handsome Dan’s - Delicious Cubano sandwich. - Beer Bar Near Me - Austin, Texas

Kind of hard to find the first time going there but worth the effort. Good sandwiches and friendly service.

Came the other day had a hair in my sandwich, obviously didn't get to enjoy my meal that day

Austin has been needing a sandwich place for a long time and this place is it! I've tried almost every sandwich and they are all delish. The bread is toasty and flakey, the flavor combos are spot on, and I like their potato salad too! Just be aware, the sandwiches are $12, so no $6 footlongs at this spot. It's great patio for a date, and had a bar and is next to Stargazer, which is cute for dessert! Spend a little afternoon here. read more

Handsome Dan's lives up to it's namesake bait shop title!! It's that truly great, midwestern feel sandwich shop that you get before your day on the boat, the kind that keeps you going all day, and keeps you coming back for more! After saying "we need to go there" at least 30 times, we finally went there and boyyy howdy it did not disappoint! The Cuban and club were 10/10 perfect! The bread was so fresh, crispy where it needed to be, and buttery in all the right places. It was a perfectly balanced sandwich ratio, not too thick, not too thin, and came with chips or potato salad. The in-house beer is great, and there's something for anyone's tastes, plus non alcoholic options. We sat outside with our pups on the dog friendly patio, which is fully covered and shaded, with tons of great seating options. I recommend going into the shop and seeing every thing they have to offer that isn't listed on the menu, plus the GREAT beer tap and can selections they have in store! read more

Handsome Dan’s - Beer Bar Near Me - Austin, Texas

As an ex‑NYCer, finding a quality sandwich in Austin can be tough--Handsome Dan's is delicious though - I tried their classic Italian and this month's special--both were flavorful and generously portioned. I'll definitely be returning to sample more. Parking & Location- Lots of parking. Perfectly situated next to the Austin Bouldering Project, making it ideal for grabbing a post-climb bite. Good mix of indoor and outdoor seating - Their setup includes both a cozy indoor bar vibe and a spacious, shaded patio that's perfect for lingering. Happy Hour - They run a daily happy hour from featuring $4 drafts. Bottom line: I'll definitely be back. read more

Handsome Dan’s - Italian - Beer Bar Near Me - Austin, Texas

Honestly was great. Big fan of the Handsome Club, solid price for how large the portion was, and it comes with a side of chips! Workers were so nice and the vibe was top notch. Frito pie was also delish (no pic included, sry) read more

Handsome Dan’s - Handsome Club - Beer Bar Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Love this spot! It's cute and vibey. The staff is always so kind. The price point is great and the sandwiches are a decent size! Not to mention also delicious. They have amazing sandwiches of the month. I recently got the Hail Caesar and it might be one of my favorites. Can't wait to go back soon :) read more

Handsome Dan’s - Hail Cesar sandwich! Loved the sandwich of the month. - Beer Bar Near Me - Austin, Texas

Great service and good food. A friend and I went on a Sunday night. There weren't many customers but some people may have been outside to enjoy the live music at the café next door. Inside is styled as a cross between a bait shop and a diner - kitschy but fun. My friend order a tuna melt and I got the grilled cheese. As other people have noted, all sandwiches are $12 and include chips. Both sandwiches were simple but quite tasty. They're also pretty large. We probably should have split the tuna melt. We both enjoyed the food and the vibe. I'd go back. read more

Stopped in for lunch with husband and ordered the Club sandwich and Chicken Salad sandwich with some beers. The bread was top notch - truly made the sandwich elite! I'm looking forward to coming back and trying the Cuban sandwich. read more

I've seen so many positive reviews about the new Handsome Dan's we couldn't wait to try out their sandwiches! We came in on. Wednesday for lunch. Pretty slow, but beautiful day. They have a lovely patio and other outdoor seating you can enjoy as well. $12 sandwich with a bag of chips. We went with the Classic Italian and Cubano. They brought out the Classic Italian first and apologized because they had burnt the Cubano. They offered complimentary sodas for the inconvenience. I went with an orange Jarrito and a Dr. Pepper. The Cubano ended being our favorite sandwich! The Italian is good, but Home Slice still wins for me. Super friendly staff and great atmosphere. We will definitely be back! Great deal for $12 sandwich and chips. Also dog friendly with plenty of water bowls for the pups! read more

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Was great food with a chilled vibe. Highly recommended. Great service! Will be back for sure.

I'm a tough critic when it comes to sandwiches. Handsome Dans does not disappoint! Absolutely delicious options, from their classic Italian (can't go wrong with that one) to their monthly specials (try the chipotle chicken sandwich in September and thank me later!), each sandwich offers unique, fresh flavors. They are also generously sized and filling, which I appreciate! All sandwiches come with a choice of potato salad or a bag of chips. Plenty of well maintained indoor and outdoor seating. Super friendly service. Highly recommend!!! read more

Got a cubano with no mustard and WOW was it amazing. The flavors were all there, the bread was buttery, crunchy, and the ratio to sandwich meat was perfect. It was golden, even. Don't know the name of the guy who took my order but he earned that 20% tip, super friendly! Definitely recommend this place for a quick bite. 4.5/5 read more

This was a gem of a sandwich shop!! We had a fairly large party show up at different times so it wasn't difficult to find places to sit and order food. Parking was a little difficult because the restaurant shared a parking lot with other establishments. Our sandwiches were very good. Fresh ingredients and despite having a small menu, the type of sandwiches were great. read more

Had the club. Best sandwich ever. Set up a meeting at Stargazer next week just so I have an excuse to get another one.

Absolutely DELICIOUS sandwiches, and ice cold beer. Could you ask for anything more?!? (that's a rhetorical question ) read more

Handsome Dan’s - Turkey and Swiss, Lake Austin IPA, bag o' chips. - Beer Bar Near Me - Austin, Texas

This is a very cute place with a chill atmosphere. It's a good place to bring the little ones and furry friends as well. There is Stargazer bar next door and other food trucks to choose from, too. There is also outside seating and a rocket shaped playscape for little ones. I went with a friend who lives near by, he said he goes for lunch and they're usually busy and out of sandwiches so he hadn't been able to try them yet. We went on a Saturday during south by and it was very quiet. I tried the turkey Sammy and it was pretty good. They have a good beer selection to match your sandwich. After Dan's, we mozied on over to Stargazer for cocktails to end it the evening. It was a chill way to spend the day outside away from the crowds. read more

Service , food, ambience. 10/10 come and try , you won't regret it. Craving satisfied. Much love from Miami! read more

Handsome Dan’s - Italian sandwich - Beer Bar Near Me - Austin, Texas

Stumbled in here one day while working next door. The place is pretty awesome, relaxed vibes, quick and easy service. I've come back twice just for the tuna melt, one of the best I've had in Austin. Definitely going to come back to use as a study spot and try all the other food choices! read more

Handsome Dan’s - Sign - Beer Bar Near Me - Austin, Texas

Very good chicken salad with huge portions. A little bit of a wait for the food but it was worth it.