Every bite and the drive is worth it! I went with the porchetta sandwich this time. The bits of Chicharron are that special piece. Originally I got the grilled cheese with porchetta but the simplicity of the OG is my fav. I tried the kale Cesar as we shared the sandwich and it was a good fresh addition. My favorite item from here will always be the tomato soup. That fresh pesto swirled inside is chefs kiss. I highly recommend taking the time to enjoy to ambiance around. Service is always phenomenal and makes you feel like you're going over to a families house. Thank you for all the greatness Meat and Board brings to Austin! read more

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Stopping in here for a sammich; sure glad I did!! The Italian panini is so freakin good! The young man whose parents own the place was working in there with his sister. He told me his story about why they opened up. So inspiring! And such a sweet guy! The whole staff was awesome! I don't live in Austin and I've been craving another!! The bread looked hard but was perfect! A few tables inside and more on a patio out front. Wish there was one of these in DFW. read more

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First time trying this spot, and I'll be back. They stay away from seeds oil (which is a huge plus!!) The sandwiches are delicious!!! We tried the meatball this time, that was a 10/10. You can also add to the sandwiches.. so feel free to get creative when your ordering :) read more

Meat & Bread - Meatball - Sandwiches Near Me - Austin, Texas

Service is absolutely above and beyond This establishment does a concerted effort to make sure of that. What they make is phenomenal. read more

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I've been meaning to try this place so placed an order online and got it within 15-20 min. Maybe I was hyping it up, but while I liked the porchetta sandwich, I'm not sure I'd go out of my way for it. That said, I think it'd make a good lunch spot if you're already downtown and craving a sandwich! The grilled cheese was good too. Prices a bit high, but it is downtown so somewhat expected. read more

Meat & Bread - Porchetta sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I thought Meat & Bread was fantastic! I arrived at 11am, just as it was about to open. The friendly servers mentioned that they were finishing up baking the bread, which was like music to my ears. I stood in front of the counter and watched the cook chop the meat (I believe for the Porchetta sandwich) as pieces of pork sprayed about. It looked unbelievably delicious. What I love about Austin is that great food is ingrained in the culture. It was a tough choice, but I opted for the Italian Panino sandwich because I was in the mood for deli meat and also got the kale caesar. They packed it for me and I took off on my bike rental headed for any park bench I could find. It was a very hot late June day in Austin - I thought even hotter than where I live in south Florida. As a visiter to Austin, I relied on Yelp to pick Meat & Bread for lunch - once again Yelp helped steer me in the right direction. read more

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We enjoyed this meal. Would recommend to others for a good sandwich downtown. Side note: Owners reply to the 5 to 1 star review is off putting, yelp reviews are meant to be useful and informative to businesses on how they can do better, would recommend staying open to customer input. Other than seeing that review reply, I was pleased with this place. read more

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The food was great, I had the meatball sandwich and it was warm, filling, and hearty. They were out of the aoli it came with but offered a basil one instead which offered a unique flavor to the sandwich. The bread was probably my favorite part, fresh, crunchy on the outside but soft on the inside, and delicious. This is a great quick service place for lunch. It's nothing fancy inside but it had a decent amount of seating and they were fast and friendly with their service. I do wish there was a large selection on the menu but overall I would recommend. read more

Meat & Bread - Meatball sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Austin, Texas

I couldn't decide between the buffalo chicken or meatball... so I got both! The sandwiches itself were good, easy recommend with the meatball sub having a slight edge. I believe there are breadcrumbs inside the sandwich so you get a double crunch. What really elevates Meat & Bread is the sambal and mustard that's served along side each sandwich. Doesn't taste like anything I've had before but really makes a difference read more

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One big regret from my recent trip to SXSW in Austin was not finding Meat & Bread earlier. What a find. One of the best prime rib sandwiches I've ever had. I believe prime rib is only available Sunday's. The bread/roll was great, the meat/portion outstanding and the horseradish sauce and au jus added the right mix of flavors. They serve a house-made sambal on the plate for a little zip, and it was great stuff. Really hope to get back and try the porchetta sandwich next. Staff was great as well. read more

Prompt service and recommendation for the Porchetta sandwich which was very enjoyable! Would definitely come again. Stayed here and worked for a few hours as well. Relaxed and not too busy mid afternoon! read more

Meat & Bread - Porchetta - Sandwiches Near Me - Austin, Texas

Amazing sandwiches! Great service and really concerned that you are happy with their food. The Porchetta is amazing and their bread is too. The BBQ chicken was great as well as the breakfast sandwich. Definitely will be back! read more

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After hearing only good things about Meat and Bread, myself and some friends decided to give it a try for a week day lunch. It's a cute little spot on the 1st floor of the 360 Condos with both indoor and outdoor seating. Offering order ahead and counter service, the line moves quickly. The employees were incredibly friendly and helpful as we asked some questions about the menu. We got the Porchetta, Buffalo Chicken, and Eggplant Parm sandwiches along with a side of the Calabrian Chili Aioli. They're known for their Porchetta and we see why. That sandwich was phenomenal in both texture and flavor. The Buffalo Chicken was a good mix of spicy and tasty. The Eggplant Parm was very good as well and had a great ratio of tomato to cheese to herbs. I look forward to coming back and trying the Meatball sandwich and more. read more

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Meat & bread is one of my favourite sandwich restaurants here in Austin. Came here quite often during lunch break since it's very convenient for me. I had their steak frites today and really enjoyed it! The steak is pretty soft with crispy chips. I highly recommend their red sauce bc it really adds flavour to the sandwich. Had their Porchetta and meatballs sandwiches before and both are delicious! The staff are really friendly and food comes out quickly as well. read more

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This place was amazing!!! The staff were so incredibly kind, joyous, and helpful! I got the steak frites sandwich and it was absolutely amazing. My friend got the grilled cheese and truly it was the best grilled cheese ever made. In love with this cute little place and I will be back! read more

Meat & Bread - Steak Frites sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Austin, Texas

I've been wanting to try meat & bread for awhile. They are located in downtown Austin and have also been recognized by michelin when they expanded to Texas. Since they are in downtown, parking is very difficult. I parked at Trader Joe's and bought something cheap to validate my parking for a couple hours and just walked over. I tried their most popular sandwich, the porchetta, as well as the grilled cheese. The porchetta includes crackling and salsa verde. This is my first time having porchetta and it is really similar to porkbelly. The sandwich was pretty solid but I felt like they shoudlve added more salsa verde. It kind of just tasted like meat and bread with the seasoning a little lacking. I actually really liked their grilled cheese much more. They use aged cheddar and sourdough bread. They also allow to add protein to it if you wish. We also asked for the truffle Parmesan dip and they were kind enough to give it to us on the house. The truffle and Parmesan flavors are both bold yet don't overpower each other. I recommend getting this to pair with your sandwiches. I came for the porchetta but ended up loving the grilled cheese read more

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I was not expecting that porchetta sandwich to be as epic as it was. For starters, kudos to Griffin, who was working today, for steering me to it, and fixing it so well: That was the moistest, meltiest, butteriest, garlickest, pesto-est, crackling-est porchetta I may have ever had. I had the large kale Caesar to quiet my conscience, and it was damn good, too -- this place is not afraid of garlic. Very impressed. Thank you, Griffin! read more

walked in with a big group and the owner and staff were incredibly accommodating. the food came out quickly after ordering and was delicious. everything was so fresh. would recommend. lots of nice seating outside read more

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I've always wanted to try Meat & Bread, so when working downtown one day I had the perfect opportunity to pick it up for lunch - and I'm glad I did! I placed an order online for pick up and walked over to get it. The restaurant is quite small, positioned across from Intelligentsia, JuiceLand, and Hestia. Since it was my first time ordering, I went for their popular picks: the classic porchetta and the meatball. The sandwiches run from $10-$16 for the sandwich alone, and you can add sides, dips, and drinks. A bit pricy for some, but worth it in my opinion. Service was excellent, and you can watch them making the sandwiches through the glass. Flavor-wise, the sandwiches were fantastic. Generously filled with meat, excellent flavor all around, and finger-licking good. The porchetta is delightful, and I wasn't sure if I would enjoy it as much as I did. The meatball is more basic but elevated and delicious! Overall, I think it's worth dropping in and I would definitely visit again when in the mood for a good, meaty sandwich. read more

Austin's best kept secret of a sandwich spot. I usually don't like to share secrets but because they're so tucked away, and their (most literal) name makes them difficult to search, I feel like Meat and Bread often overlooked as one of the most legit sandwich spots in town. With that said, their porchetta sandwich is to die for. (For one, I don't think there is another spot in town that even serves this.) The moist (yes I said moist) roast pork is evenly chopped and tastes so rich with the added crunch from the crispy pork skin, supported by their perfectly baked ciabatta bread... chefs kiss. 10/10 recommend. read more

Meat & Bread - Porchetta sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Austin, Texas

Good!! Sandwiches were filling but not heavy. We got the porchetta and buffalo chicken sandwiches, but I loved the porchetta. Decent pricing, casual environment, and service was friendly. Go try! read more

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This place should be called bread & bread. There was no meat in my sandwich. I was very excited to try Meat&Bread. It had been on my list for a while and I was finally ready to take the plunge. I ordered a salad and a sandwich for pick up. I had heard good things and really wanted to like it, and, man, was I disappointed when I opened it up at home. 1 - everything was smaller than expected - I included a fork for scale in my photo. For $36, I expected a little more food from a takeout place. If this is a large kale salad, I can't even fathom what the small is like! 2 - to say the the chicken salad was sparse is an understatement. For a $14 sandwich, I expected more than 2 oz of chicken in a pile of mayonnaise. I should have gotten the Italian or porchetta. 3 - not only was there a lack of chicken in the chicken salad, but the flavor or the chicken salad was highly unusual. I can be a fan of unusual but this was not a good unusual. I didn't eat the sandwich. I only eat carbs on special occasions and this sandwich did not meet the qualification for diverging from my typical diet. The kale salad was delectable with meatballs added but by no means a large salad. Small or even regular perhaps, but it should not be called large. read more

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This has to be one of my favorite sandwiches I've ever had! I got the Porchetta Sandwich and it was crafted so beautifully! This ranks right next to NYC's Salt Hank in my book! Team was very proud to be working as a unit, loved it! read more

Meat & Bread - Porchetta Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Austin, Texas

Working for the airline Yelp is a flight crew's best friend. Saw that Meat & Bread was highly rated and not too far from our layover hotel. Walked the half of a mile in an unusual blistering heat, even for Texas. But the walk and sweat were worth it. I was greeted by Ernesto the owner of Meat & Bread. Very personable gentleman with a big personality and makes one hell of a sandwich. I chose the Porchetta sandwich and it did not disappoint. I'm still craving the cracklings that were included with the Porchetta in my sandwich. It was delicious. Next time I'm in Austin I will be trying the meatball or the Italian sub. Love this place and it will be one of my regular stops when I'm in Austin. You should check it out!! read more

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I stopped in while at a conference at the JW Marriott. I ate there two days in a row. The chef and staff are super friendly and helpful. Everything was fresh and done to perfection. I had the Porchetta sandwich with cracklings with a kale salad during my first visit. I then tried Italian Panino . Both were so good. I am already wanting to go back and try the meatball. read more

Meat & Bread - Porchetta Sandwich - A sandwich with bread, meat, and vegetables is placed on a wooden tray, accompanied by ketchup and mustard, with a bowl of salad in the background. - Sandwiches Near Me - Austin, Texas

Oh yes. Yesterday was my second visit to Meat & Bread and let me tell you: the staff here were even more cheerful than last time. It means a lot to me when people working at an establishment are warm, engaging and even slightly curious, and I feel the folks here are 100% authentic. As a person that works mostly freelance and dines alone often, these interactions often make my day brighter. The sandwiches they are serving up here are wonderful as well. On my first visit I got the porchetta and it was remarkable. A strong offering to say the least & I highly recommend it. Yesterday it was pretty cold and I went with the suggestion of one of the owners and got the meatball sandwich but served "grilled cheese" style. Kind of like a very succulent and decadent panini style and my mouth is watering just thinking about it. The food is delectable and the enthusiasm of the owners and staff speaks for itself. I can't wait to try the soups and will be back soon. This place is a great value and nourishes the soul as well as the body. read more

Meat & Bread is a modern sandwich shop on a quiet downtown cul-de-sac, with seating inside in a light-filled space or else outside on their small patio. Small menu but everything was assembled with care using quality ingredients and packed with flavor. Our porchetta sandwich - juicy roast pork, crispy crackling skin, salsa verde - was really tasty. The asado sandwich - braised beef, arugula, chimichurri sauce - was equally delicious. I do wish they would be a little more generous with their meat fillings. Both sandwiches had ingredients assembled mainly in the middle, leaving front and back ends to be mostly bread. read more

Meat & Bread - Porchetta & Asado sandwiches - Sandwiches Near Me - Austin, Texas

When I die and go to heaven, I want God waiting for me at the pearly Gates with the meatball sandwich I had today. That is a memory I could spend eternity reliving. He asked me how I liked it, I just said "Tell the owner I said 'Bravo, Sir.'" I've had meatballs that came in first place in meatball competitions that weren't nearly as good as the ones here. They are not too breaded, meaty and very tender and deep richness and complexity of flavor. The sauce they use is perfectly seasoned and flavored to not cover the taste and quality of the meat, even though the sauce is also clearly very good and high quality. The bread is obviously fresh and more artisan style, though again kept simple to let the meatballs shine. Though there is a delicious seasoned melted cheese they put on it that really pops along with the other flavors. Also it was served with a somewhat strong mustard and mild hot sauce on the side that also really hit the spot; if you like those sauces (which I very much do) they are an excellent addition. Great choices of sauce to go with it. Awesome experience. I highly recommend it. I knew I found a great place because the place is called "Meat and Bread" and I walked in and saw that the menu was a total of about four things. Those are always the best places. One of those things was a meatball sub and sure enough it was by a significant margin the best meatball sub I've ever had. This place is a victory for mankind. read more

I dont leave 5 stars very often especially at food establishments in Austin because somehow food is overpriced and not well made... This place is not it. They have Delicious bread and filling, saucy, warm, freshly made protein filling. The people who work there know what they are doing and are super helpful with me making my choices, I love it when staffs/owners are attentive. I had the meatball sandwich (#2 best seller, #1 is porchetta) and it was delectable. ciabatta bread looks like they were homemade with a nice crunch and exterior. You can eat there indoor/outdoor or take away. They do have a little weird hours so check them out before you pass by. read more

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Genuinely unreal prime rib. Had to make an account just to rave about this damn sandwich! If you're in the area, do yourself a favor and stop by for a once in a lifetime bite. read more

We were debating where to eat and thought of sandwiches. Hopped on maps and saw this was nearby. We were all VERY happy we chose this spot. This was a highlight of our trip. I will be dreaming about these sandwiches and will make it a must stop when I return to Austin. If you are with a partner, friend or even an enemy who is down to share food. Each choose a sandwich and split them. Two for one. We split the meatball and the beef asado. The meat on both were so tender and flavorful. It was perfection. The owners were who helped us and they were so kind! They obviously love what they do and it shows! read more

We found this on yelp and decided to walk about a mile and a half out of our way to come try it. It's busy, but the line moved quickly and we were super happy with our food. Definitely worth the trek across south Congress.. Don't skip this place, it's great. read more

This is hands down the best sandwich place in Austin. They have some of the most excellent customer service and the best sandwich's I've ever had in my life. There is not 1 bad sandwich on the menu read more

Food is good. Service is good. Never disappoints! Company began in Vancouver, Canada and happy they choose Austin Tx to open up a location! read more

I have eaten here every day since I discovered the restaurant. That is not an exaggeration, I literally am here every day that it's open. I have tried almost everything on the menu, the porchetta and meatball are my favorite. Buffalo chicken is also fantastic. The fresh baked (ciabatta?) bread ties it all together. This is the best sandwich shop in town by a wide margin. read more

I came across a post on Reddit that showed this place has porchetta sandwich. Which I was craving from my recent trip to Florence, albeit it may not be a fair comparison. The Meat & Bread porchetta was definitely delicious but different. I would recommend giving it a try but just don't be expecting it to be authentic Italian sandwich. The sandwich was a bit small for the price the pork was nicely seasoned with a bit a crispy skin sprinkled in it. The green spread was a flavor bomb but wished it was a bit spicy. The service is fast causal and the seating and busting is self service. read more

Meat & Bread - Porchetta - Sandwiches Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Meat & Bread is easily one of my favorite sandwich shops in Austin. As soon as I moved here I immediately started trying out as many sandwich shops as I could, as I genuinely LOVE a great sandwich. Most sandwich shops disappointed me as usual, however you have to try a lot average/bad food to arrive at the greats. Meat & Bread is definitely in my top 3!! I love the menu as it is very simple and straight forward. The chef here clearly believes in the motto "It is better to do one thing great, than many poorly". There are only 6 sandwiches I believe and my favorite is the Porchetta!!! I have had nothing like it before!!! The pork is amazing, the cracklings are crispy, & the bread is just right!! The only down side is that these sandwiches are very heavy and having this more than once a week can be a little much, however that's how things are with most decadent foods. If you live here or are just visiting it is WELL worth your while to give this place a shot!!! You won't be disappointed!! read more

Meat & Bread was so hesh. Extremely delectable and the flavors were hitting combos that I didn't even know existed until I sat down inside of this vibrant shop that works wonders. I feel like I became apart of something bigger than myself when I hit the middle pocket of my -dare I say "sandwich" because it was much more than that- where all the high quality ingredients lined themselves up in such a way that the world became quieter. Almost as if I had acquired an infinity stone. After I finished and cleaned myself up (no, you're the one with the dirty mind) I went to the front and told them that I just had the best sandwich of my life, thanked all of the team for the experience and skipped across the bridge to go chase my next adventure. Meat & Bread isn't just "Meat and bread," it's a form of art. It's that surprising, quick, happy kicker you need in your day to remind you that excellence isn't lost inside of Austin. That people still care about their craft and give somewhat of a sh!t. This place is exemplary and I will be bringing all the homies here when I can count on a lil patch of heaven. Thank you. read more

I ordered soup and a sandwich today and received a bowl of soup instead of a bowl of soggy bread! It would have been nice to get some croutons in a container on the side instead of none at all, but I'm satisfied enough that Ernie came through with a quick policy change. Meat+Bread is the best sandwich shop in town. Every sandwich I've tried has been delicious. When I've been in person (as opposed to getting delivery), Ernie has been extremely welcoming, enthusiastic and friendly, even going so far as to bring us free samples. I recommend the shop to friends and bring visitors from out of town to try the food. We're lucky to have him here. Meat+Bread is a small business done right: with quality, passion and authenticity. read more

If you work downtown, Meat & Bread is a must for a quick and easy lunch. My group visited during a Thursday lunch hour and were met with friendly and kind service. We ordered their signature porchetta sandwich, kale caesar salad topped with chicken parm, and a meatball sub. Each sandwich had a good amount of meat and other toppings, and the salad was fresh and flavorful. Our favorite was the meatball sub with gremolata, kale, and Parmesan aioli. I only rate Meat & Bread 4 stars due to their confusing and potentially incorrect menu board - we were not sure why chicken parm was listed as out of stock when one of the employees suggested that it be added to the salad, which was then done, and the fact that none of the workers were wearing gloves, including the cashier who was also handling food, despite the boxes of gloves right in front of them. Overall, we enjoyed visiting this restaurant and hope to be back for a future lunch, despite the potentially questionable food handling practices and confusing menu. read more

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