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    Happy sunshine panini
    Johnathan E.

    Wanted something new and local. This place hit the spot. The food was amazing and will for sure go back. We ordered to go and when we got home it was still fresh and hot.

    Lizzie B.

    7/10 yummy and a cute chill place. i got the turkey club, but i want to try the pasta too!

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    Matthew H.

    I took a short road trip north to Hutto to visit Happy Panini. The restaurant is located on the corner in a small downtown area and has both inside and outside seating. There are a lot of places that say they have a great Cuban ($9.00) sandwich. Sadly, many fail to execute the dish.  Happy Panini's version of this Caribbean classic is the perfect combination of ham, pork, Swiss cheese, pickles, and mustard. The ingredients blended perfectly, held together by a sourdough pressed roll (panini), sourced locally from The New World Bakery in Kyle, Texas.  You will notice the juicy, tender pork when you take your first bite. I also appreciate when a Cuban is not smothered in mustard.  HP is not trying to hide their ingredients. Owner Chris Auditore says the sandwich  is one of his top sellers.  He also recommended trying Mr. BIG ($10.25) and Rocky's Roast Beef ($9.25). Following those recommendations, I also tried the Mr. BIG, which included roast beef, smoked ham, turkey, Genoa salami, and pepperoni with sharp cheddar and provolone cheeses, pickled jalapeños, and chili garlic mayo.  The five-meat behemoth was about 1 1/2 times the Cuban and was packed with flavor.  The mayo and jalapeños hit you after the first bite, but after your taste buds acclimate, all the wonderful meats and cheeses shine through. Happy Panini offers diners options for all their sandwiches.  You can get each selection on a wrap, chaffle, or in a bowl.  For those who dont know, a chaffle is a low-carb egg and cheese version of a waffle. Chris, along with his wife Gina, designed the menu with a nod to the great kitchens of Italy, using fresh ingredients put together in simple dishes.  That's why, in addition to great paninis, you will also find pastas on the menu and side dishes like Caprese ($6) and pasta salads ($2/$4).  They also have homemade milkshakes ($6) I am a sucker for a good pasta salad, and I had to try Happy's version. It had bacon, sweet peas, tri-colored peppers, green onions, and cheese.  Get the small to go along with your sandwich, or the large with half a sandwich, and take the half panini and leftover salad home for another meal. Excellent, well-run family business.  Head up 130 and give them a try. It's worth the trip!

    Chicken Pesto Panini
    Rishi P.

    Wanted to try a food truck on my day off, this place was right near another truck off the main road. They have plenty of chairs if you wanted to sit and eat too. I ordered the panini and it wasn't quick so it was freshly cooked and pressed and not ready made which is great. Good quality amount of ingredients. There are plenty of options for meat and had a vegetarian option too. I wasn't a fan of chips but how can you have a sandwich without chips, I'd try the pasta salad next time. Friendly staff too!

    Chicken pesto
    Ken M.

    Great menu, quick service and good prices. Most importantly that chicken pesto sandwich tasted delicious.

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    Haley Z.

    My absolute favorite and my most recommended Hutto food spot! I order from this local food truck at least once a month for lunch. I've tried nearly all of the menu by now, but my order now is typically the Hello Sunshine panni with the chips and house made yummy French onion dip. Toasted to perfection so that the garlic Parmesan mayo doesn't make the bread soggy. You really can't go wrong with any of the options, you'll get big flavors and feel satisfied! Each of the sandwiches are right around $10 and you get 2 large halves. As a big flavor person the great quality of ingredients they use and the always fresh taste brings me back again and again. The mini caprese salad side (only $4!) is my other go-to side bursting with flavor and refreshing. They typically have a board outside that has recent specials to try as well. The food truck occasionally moves location in downtown Hutto, but always close by East street and the food truck park. Currently they are off of main and 79 (easy to spot on 79 as well!). Each place they park they provide a few picnic tables to dine at or sit and wait for your to-go food. The staff is friendly and makes customers feel like they are happy to see them and really care about your food and experience. Once you order you receive a buzzer and within just a few minutes it buzzes and you can pick-up at the window and have an amazing meal.

    Big cheese sandwich with marinara dipping sauce, pasta salad
    Nicole J.

    Yummy sandwiches with huge portions. My favorite is the big cheese with a side of pasta salad. I don't know if it's legal for pasta salad to taste so good!

    Burned bread. Ruins the sandwich.
    Shelley E.

    Update: Sandwiches and service have really gone downhill since they relocated. Let me know if you want to sell the old, "inefficient" presses when you close.

    Turkey pesto chaffel
    Rhonda M.

    I ordered the Turkey Pesto Chaffel and have to say, it was delicious. The happy panini sits in a little food truck park and rivals any of the best sandwiches in Austin. First of all, the service was friendly and fast, I ordered online and skipped the crowd at the window, which was awesome. When I opened the bag to get the panini in all of its glory, it basically bust itself out of the box to reveal its huge, turkey stuffed deliciousness. It was so big, I shared half with the hubby, even though I would have liked to eat it all. Also, order the chips and onion dip. Yum.

    Happy National Panini Day! Enjoying The Carmine
    Michelle W.

    Tried paninis today to celebrate National Panini Day and of course to support local!!! We ordered the Hello Sunshine and The Carmine. The paninis were warm and crunchy. Very good combo of meat, cheese, sauce and argula. Craving a panini? Check them out.

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    The Turkey pesto and chimichurri beef sandwiches are to absolutely die for ! Reasonably priced too . Highly recommend.

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    Love their sandwiches and their sauce! I live in Houston now so i don't get their sandwiches as often as I'd like.

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    My wife and I enjoyed our sandwiches. The pasta salad is really good too. We will be back

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    Service was very pleasant and efficient but the sandwich seems to be a bit expensive. That said it was quite tasty.

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    Delicious food, fast and friendly service! Love going for lunch, table and umbrellas are helpful in this summer time heat!

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