The Mr. first mentioned wanting to try a sandwich place a year ago but I wasn't that interested, especially with limited hours that didn't work for our schedule at the time. However, I greatly regret my procrastination as this isn't your basic slapped together sandwich of cold cuts between two pieces of bread. Instead, each sandwich tastes like a curated culinary masterpiece with your choice of filling hugged around what tastes like homemade fresh bread that DOESN'T cut up your mouth! Porchetta: This pork roast is beautifully cooked, moist and tender with a nice meat to fat ratio. I love how Ernie then puts the finishing touches in front of you, the salsa verde and crackling sprinkled in are just chef's kiss. Meatball: The meatballs were moist and tender and I loved the combination of the parm aioli, tomato sauce, and gremolata, this sandwich even has a slight kick to it! Eggplant Parmesan: I am a sucker for eggplant parm and this one definitely didn't disappoint. Each sandwich is made to order so expect around an 8 minute wait but honestly it was worth it. The eggplant was lightly battered and perfectly fried golden brown but still tender, lathered in spicyish tomato sauce, basil aioli, arugula and the yummiest melted mozzarella to give the perfect cheese pull. Tomato Soup: Again, this isn't your basic canned tomato soup, it was savory, creamy, and so tasty, especially with the pieces of what tasted like homemade croutons thrown in. Writing this review is making me crave another sandwich, and I hope you give this sandwich shop a try! Not only is the food tasty, but Ernie and his wife Lindsay are such a sweet couple and apparently we live close by, hello neighbor! I can't wait to come back to try their breakfast sandos which I believe is only available Saturday 8-11 AM. read more

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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

Delicious! Their porchetta sandwiches are SO good. The pork is moist with the perfect ratio of meat to fat. The crunch of the pork cracklings adds a great texture to the sandwich. My fiancé really enjoyed his meatball sandwich. Personally, I think the sambal and mustard on the side isn't necessary. The sandwich itself is already fantastic as is. If I lived closer, I would want to come here frequently for lunch. FYI, they do not validate parking in the garage, and neither do the surrounding businesses. Your best bet is to do street parking and walk over! read more

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Recommend Always wanted to try this place never had time to and if I did they would sell out. Their porchetta is so flavorful and moist. Did not disappoint! That orange spicy sauce was bomb too!! The ciabatta bread was airy and not doughy at all. Small quaint little place but does have outdoor patio seating. Although it was like 90s we opted to seat inside and they were able to accommodate myself, wifey and daughters. Ordered my daughter the grill cheese with porchetta protein add on. Their panini press was legit. Perfect grilled marks on the sando. The staff were friendly and down to earth. Super fast service! Love the vibe. The sandos reminded me of the place I had porchetta for the first time in SF by a food truck underneath some freeway. read more

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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

This is my favorite place in the city for a sandwich. I have to admit I am sad they are on vacation because I can't find anything equivalent of quality and taste. That's how I know it's truly the best. I've eaten everything they have and always impressed. I eagerly await their return like a dog waiting by the door for their owner. Whatever the price it's worth it. read more

Let me start off by saying that the quality of service here was outstanding! The workers were super attentive as soon as I walked in and gave me their recommendations as it was my first time dining there. I ordered the Porchetta sandwich. The pork was incredibly fatty and oily, but the bread helped to cut/balance some of the fat. Despite the fattiness (or perhaps because of it), the pork's flavor was excellent. I could've done without the crackling though. It was pretty hard to bite through as I was eating the sandwich and just kind of added to the overall oiliness. The house made sauce was banger though and paired so well with the bread and pork. read more

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

If you're looking for a pork sandwich, this is the place to try. Such a great located restaurant and has some amazing sandwiches. The best thing is for Porchetta. The only reason I'm not giving it five stars is because of a small inconvenience that happened after I ordered. A large group in front of me had ordered a bunch of different sandwiches and I ordered mine afterwards to go. all the sandwiches from the group including the one I had ordered had gone to the large group that was all plated for dine in, but then some of the group members came back with additional sandwiches, which happened to be one of mine And were placed back on the countertop, and the staff simply just re-wrapped my sandwich from a dine in to a takeout. I didn't like that the other customers touched my sandwich and flipped over to see what it was, but I figured the staff would have said something or made me a new sandwich which they didn't and they just re-wrapped and gave it to me. They all looked at me in the face and knew that there was a mistake that had been made and had the chance to make it right or say something, and they clearly did not . And for that, I cannot give it five stars at this moment . read more

Meat & Bread - The takeout bag from my order. - Sandwiches Near Me - Austin, Texas

First time coming here! I was really excited to try this Vancouver sandwich shop. They have high ratings. Although it's named meat and bread, they also have a sandwich with eggplant. I love the porchetta (pork). The meatball one is really good too. The sauces are minimal but you can ask for more! The sambal (red sauce) is so tasty. Their sink water was not working and there was no more water in the water cooler. However, the owner gave us complimentary Fiji water. They have already contacted their plumbing company so hopefully the sinks get fixed soon. Sandwiches are great! Come check them out! 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

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

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

I'm not a big sandwich person but I'll definitely be coming back to Meat & Bread! The Porchetta sandwich was probably one of the best sandwiches I've ever had! Each bite was so full of flavor and my mouth is watering thinking about it now ahaha. We also tried their meatball sandwich (second best to the porchetta but still soooo good) as well as their grilled cheese and broccoli cheddar soup. Their soup tastes more like broccoli and isn't overly cheesy like other chain's soups. And you can add the pork crackling (or any other protein) to their grilled cheese. read more

Meat & Bread - Grilled Cheese - Sandwiches Near Me - Austin, Texas

I've been three times. Best sandwiches in Austin. First visit the Porchetta was sold out, so you can't go too late or you'll miss this crowd favorite. Since I've now had the Porchetta on the last two visits, I don't see myself exploring much if the menu as this sandwich is THAT good. Glad for my sake this place isn't in my area or I'd eat here weekly. read more

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Amazing. Their sandwiches are always so delicious and consistent. My favorite is the classic grilled cheese and tomato soup. This place has never disappointed me (except for one time i came on their closed day :( ) don't skip! read more

I had one of the best sandwiches that exists in Austin- A meatball grilled cheese. Recommended by the staff and it did not disappoint! The restaurant is a little snug but, clean and welcoming. The staff was very helpful and friendly. A few beer options are available. I'll definitely be back again! read more

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

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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

This was my first time eating here. I loved everything about this place! The owner was friendly and helpful. And the place itself is very cool. I will 100% eat here again the next time I visit Austin! read more

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

I don't really write reviews here anymore, but this demands an exception. If there were a platonic ideal of a sandwich, of which all other sandwiches are merely shadows, it would be a sandwich from this place. Okay, look so I've been here twice. The first time I was fresh off a long and hellish flight and oh-so-hungry, and so when their meatball sub blew my socks off, I attributed it to at least partly the hunger. I mean can a sandwich really be so good? And then I went here again a year later, and this time tried the Porchetta... oh my fucking god. This, this is a sandwich. Fresh, slightly warm crunchy bread that doesn't injure your mouth. Juicy, flavorful meat. And just a little bit of chimichurri, not to overpower the flavor, but to enhance it. So anyways. Go here. Eat one of their sandwiches. Be happy. Wonder, a bit philosophically perhaps, of whether there are other restaurants that perhaps have a platonic ideal of other foods. And then come back again. read more

Lunch spot was busy and it was 230pm. It was a sandwich spot so plenty of tables flip quickly and easy place to grab and go. I had the chicken Parmesan but the best part was you can see the bread was made fresh daily. The chicken looked plain so I had low expectations but the Parmesan spread was delicious and meat was nice and tender. I didn't understand the dipping sauces but it upped the level for sure. The board made for a unique experience too. Definitely will be back read more

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It was lunch time at my new office and I wanted to find a sandwich place close by. Yelp: Meat & Bread loved the name and then walked over. I must have beat the rush since it was pretty quiet. I was welcomed in and asked if it was my first time. I confirmed and was looking for a recommendation and was told if it's my first time I had to get the Porchetta sandwich. Porchetta with crackling, a pork-pork sandwich topped with salsa verde? That's a yes from me. I ended up getting chips and a bottled iced tea along with their sando. They have a pretty lean set up; Meat & Bread is not just a clever name the kitchen is devoted to just those things so if you're looking for hot side dishes or a soda fountain this place ain't it. The sandwich though was great. I kind of thought that it might be TOO pork-y? I know that in the first paragraph I said I was looking forward to it but as I was waiting for it to be put together I had some doubts. Happy to say that it wasn't, it had that crunchiness but paired well with the savory juiciness of the Porchetta. The sandwich is the star, so you can find the other stuff somewhere else. read more

I'm serious about my sandwiches and this place delivers. They have Crispy, soft bread, excellently flavored meat and outta this world service. I felt like I was meat-ing (get it, lol) up with old friends. The restaurant is very clean, well appointed and cozy too... and they will soon serve up wine in the evenings, which will offer a chill place to hang out and eat great food! read more

Meat & Bread - Sandwiches Near Me - Austin, Texas

We just happened to see this while we were sipping our coffee across the street at Intelligentsia Coffee (great coffee btw, well for those that prefer quality coffee beans over sugar). We contemplated Palvo only because the lights attracted our eyes, but then we saw "Meat and Bread" Sold! We head over and are greeted by Ernie who explains the menu to us, the beer on tap and food faves.. Of course he's the owner - I knew it! Exceptional customer service! Ernie genuinely serves his customers. We will be back! read more

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Cute little spot! The guy that greeted us was really friendly and all the staff were friendly too. The Porchetta was good, but I'm thinking for $14 it would be great. I want to come back to try other options. The hot sauce was good. read more

Meat & Bread might be the most underrated sandwich spot in town. Simple menu, but they absolutely nail it. The porchetta is crispy, juicy, and hits like a cheat code. Bread's always fresh, perfectly toasted--no soggy mess here. Honestly feels like a sandwich you'd get in a chef's kitchen, not a lunch line. Fast, clean, no fluff. Just damn good food. I'll be back, probably way too often. read more

Finally, another fast casual spot in Austin! When I heard Meat & Bread was from Vancouver, I couldn't wait to try!! The owner and staff are incredibly nice and will answer any questions you have. As soon as you walk in, you're greeted by a glass counter where you can see the actual meat! I tried the porchetta with the kale caesar. 10/10 this sandwich was BOMB. Juicy meat, punchy flavors from the sauce, bread was soft on the inside, crispy on the outside. What more could you ask for. Loved the overall dish presentation and sauces on the side. Can't wait to come back on my next lunch break. read more

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

Note: this is a takeout review I got their Porchetta sandwich for takeout and it was disappointing after all these other glowing reviews. The sandwich had a high ratio of fat to meat... (This is coming from someone who loves other fatty dishes like pork belly over rice and whole strips of bacon). I think because the sandwich had cooled off by the time I got it, the fat was an unpleasant texture. Yet I still pulled off the top half of the sandwich to take a closer look at what I was actually eating, and was surprised to find So Much Fat. Probably 2/3s of the filling was just fat. The chicharones were less crunchy, bordering on tough, but that's just how takeout sandwiches are. I'd avoid ordering the porchetta sandwich for takeout. My friend also got a large salad and the portion was also disappointing. The large salad is priced like a meal, but is portioned like a side. Given the hype, I would try meat & bread again, but either order different things and not get takeout read more

Meat & Bread - A lot of fat in the sandwich (last half of the sandwich) - Sandwiches Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Nice addition to this area of Austin. This place delivers a fairly priced, high-quality sandwich quickly. The menu is very simple as they appear to focus on doing a few things very well, it's not the type of shop with 200 kinds of sandwich options.. A few core items including a daily special and everything is great. The star of the show is the porchetta, served on fresh in-house made bread. Another thing I loved is the grilled cheese sandwich with an addition of meatballs... mmm melty goodness with great flavor. Really nice prompt service. I have a feeling this place will become very busy once word spreads about the food they are serving. Can't wait to come back. read more

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Food tastes great. Very high quality ingredients. It's a bit pricey but it's well worth it. I will definitely be back.

AMAZING FOOD AMAZING SERVICE, 10/10 spot for lunch! such a great find in downtown austin! first off, everyone was so friendly here! welcoming folks, super personable, and made sure your lunch experience was an amazing one....second, this sandwich was absolutely show stopping! the bread was SO FRESH! so soft but crispy. the porchetta was insane - so juicy and flavorful. I COULD EAT THIS SANDWICH EVERY SINGLE DAY IF I COULD. the side sauces were also so great. just such a perfect lunch. they offer chips or soup if you're looking for some sides in addition to the sandwich! such a great place - indoor seating as well as outdoor! can't wait to come back ASAP read more

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

First time here. The staff were very kind, the service very quick and the grilled cheese sandwich with carne asada, delicious. read more

Meat & Bread - First time visiting. Staff was very nice, service very quick and the sandwich delicious. I got the grilled cheese with carne asada. - Sandwiches Near Me - Austin, Texas

All thumbs wayyyyy up! I'm not much of a meat eater anymore, but I have to tell you, walking past this storefront will make anyone stop to take notice. The clean lines of the restaurant with big windows and a line of people out the door? Yep, stopped me! I walked inside and stood to the left, looking at what people were ordering. The beautiful roasted meats being carved by the cafe staff were delectable at first sight. I chatted up the meat carvers, who are clearly visible to their patrons. Not only were these people excited about the product that they were putting out there, but their professional demeanor and look sells the whole concept. I ordered their classic roasted pork on a store- baked ciabatta roll, with chiccarons and salsa verde. Sometimes food is best prepared simply. Bread and Meat found a home run with this sandwich, and it isn't the only item they make:)! read more

Meat & Bread - Sandwiches Near Me - Austin, Texas

My husband and I found Meat and Bread on IG. What caught our eye was the fact that they serve Porchetta and the concept of this place is all the way from Canada! Porchetta in general isn't a common item because of the work and skill it takes to create! Porchetta is a boneless pork roast wrapped in fat and skin and stuffed with herbs and spices, their "salsa verde"! We of course tried the porchetta which is loaded with meat, the crispy pork skin "cracklin" and sandwiched inside the perfect bread that has a slight crunch on the outside while also staying soft and fluffy on the inside! Don't sleep on the grilled cheese either!!! Tip is to add some meatballs to it... LEGIT!!!! PLUS even their kale salad was amazing and the incredible pork banh mi that was packed with so much flavor!!! All the sauces and creations are made in house and are loaded with flavor!! Wow... Such a create location and atmosphere to enjoy some bomb ass sandwiches, have some beer or wine if you want and enjoy the atmosphere! Highly recommend checking them out! Pro tip is to get there early before that Porchetta sells out!!! read more

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THIS PLACE WAS AMAZING! The grilled cheese is simple but delicious. The porchetta is to die for. Our food came out hot and in a timely manner. The staff was very friendly as we were traveling from another state and welcomed us to their city! They do not have a huge menu, but what they do have is perfected! read more

Meat & Bread - Grilled cheese - Sandwiches Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Wow. This was our last day in Austin and we were looking to grab a quick lunch. I scoured the downtown area for something local and good, last minute stumbled across this place. It's small inside and a walk up counter, there's seating inside and out. Very small menu. I ordered the meatball sub and kale caesar... The caesar was good! I love kale Caesar's and I got the dressing on the side (which was a thicker dressing). The sandwich was filled with meatballs and extra meat - it had such a sweet and great Italian flavor. I absolutely love sandwiches on a tossed baguette so I was in heaven. The workers were the nicest people. The guy that made my sandwich was so accommodating and friendly. It wasn't cheap, but it was worth it! 10/10 sandwich! I totally go back and I loved it! read more

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

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Meat and Bread is superior than most sandwich places. Since moving to Austin, this is my go to sandwich shop, and the salads are incredible. If I'm not getting a sandwich, their kale salad with the porchetta and cracklins on top is really good, the kale is crunchy with the porchetta being tender and succulent, the cracklins are better than croutons! Throw some Calabrian Chiki Aioli in with the Caesar dressing and it adds a good flavor and bit of spice (all their aiolis are incredible. I've had a lot of salads and this is probably the best salad I've ever had! Lastly, The Villarreals are an amazing family that really make the environment great. They are good hearted people who care about their customers and create a good vibe in the restaurant with good tunes. You're missing out if you do not know about this gem! read more

Meat & Bread has the best breakfast sandwiches in Austin!!! They are available Saturday and Sunday. I've gotten their lunch sandwiches before which are also delicious. The best parts about these sandwiches are literally the meat and bread! Both so delicious and flavorful. Will be ordering the breakfast sandwich again ASAP. read more

Great spot for a delicious sandwich! Since the porchetta sandwich was sold out, my friends and I got the featured item: Italian panino. The bread was crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. The meats, cheese, and veggies were paired perfectly with the bread and tasted even better with the sauces that came with. In addition, we had the kale caesar which complimented nicely with the sandwich. On top of the great food, the service was wonderful - the workers were all very friendly and checked up on us throughout the experience. There is seating both inside and outside but there's not a ton of space so it might be harder to find a spot to sit when it's busy. As for parking, you will need to find street parking but there are plenty of spaces around the block. Overall, my friends and I all enjoyed the experience and I hope to come back again! read more

Meat & Bread - Italian Panino - Sandwiches Near Me - Austin, Texas

Ideally I would like to give meat and bread a solid 4.5 stars. It's a really interesting type of shop - I just don't see a lot of individual hot sandwich shops these days, but this place is a really nice local business that makes a mean sandwich! I came here for a lunch date, I got the Porchetta sandwich, and the guy I was with got the meatball sandwich. They were both very delicious, and came with a couple of sauces, one of which was like a mustard and the other was kind of like a spicy tangy sauce. Both of us were pretty full after we ate our sandwiches. I took off half a star (1 star here) because I think the seating inside is pretty limited - there were really only a couple of tables and they were all full even on a Tuesday at noon; they do have some outdoor seating as well but it's hot out there, so that's where we sat, but I was sweating. The other thing is that in my opinion the menu is a little bit limited; there was one sandwich (the asado) they were just out of, and then I think there were maybe four or five other choices. That said, the sandwiches that we had were absolutely delicious, just the right temperature, and very filling. I don't think I could eat the sandwiches very often though, because they are clearly quite fatty - the Porchetta sandwich in particular contains both pork and pork rinds. However, the day I was there, they were out of the rinds which I was actually thankful for because I don't think I would need the extra calories after having eaten the sandwich with all the pork meat. The location is really nice, right by that pedestrian bridge downtown, and adjacent to polvo's. There is a decent bit of construction going on over there right now though so just be mindful (it's more an eyesore than causing any traffic backups). Last thing to note is that all the servers were really kind and very helpful, they also made our sandwiches very quickly, which was great. This is a solid sandwich shop!! read more

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