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    Newk's Eatery

    3.9 (434 reviews)
    ModeratePizza, Sandwiches, Salad
    Closed • 10:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Shrimp avocado salad
    Cilicia L.

    A little pricey, but the shrimp and avocado salad was really good. I wish it had had a couple more shrimp, and the "mixed greens" turned out to be arugula only. It was nice that they have about 6 salads to choose from.

    Avocado & Shrimp salad.
    LaRon E.

    Another lunch time discovery, thanks to my co worker. I found Newks to be a very likable get away for lunch. The menu has a lil something for any taste buds. The environment was pleasant and calm and clean. The Shrimp and avocado salad I had was very tasteful and healthy.

    Lobster bisque
    Philip C.

    Perhaps the most underrated eatery in Austin. Simply put, you must come. 1.) Ambiance The ordering process is easy, and the tables are always clean. Notably the music is at a perfect volume where you can enjoy the song, and still hear the conversation from your friends. I particularly like the washing area for your hands that is not in the bathroom. 2.) service is quite fast, and I have not met an unfriendly employee in the last few years. 3.) The food is consistent and just healthy. I particularly enjoy the Cobb salad(without pecans-nut issue) and the lobster bisque. The perfect balance between dressing and salad can be found here. The Lobster Bisque is perfectly seasoned and isn't too "Lobstery" lol. Try this place and let me know what you feel. Also the price point is well worth the food.

    Salad
    Kayla W.

    I took my daughter to Nuke's Eatery in the Great Hills area yesterday, and we had such a great experience. I tried their 3-for-$12.99 deal and also ordered the kids' mac & cheese meal for her, which came with fresh fruit. Everything tasted great--hot items were served hot, and everything was fresh. Our food came out in a reasonable time. Not sure if traffic is increased more on the weekends. The restaurant was clean, nicely decorated for the holidays, and the kitchen area looked spotless. It's also very kid-friendly, which I really appreciate as a mom of a toddler. Overall, it was a very enjoyable visit for both of us, and I'll definitely be back.

    Iced tea
    Jeff B.

    This Newks Eatery is located in the Arboretum right here in Central Texas. The menu has quite a few options, such as pizza, sandwhiches, soups, and salads. I ordered a large Greek salad, along with a cup of tomato basil soup and an iced tea. The soup had a creamy texture with a slight tomato taste. It wasn't too hot, and since I ordered a large salad, the cup size was just right. My Greek salad was super large with just the right amount of dressing. The veggies were all fresh and crunchy. Both of the dishes were delicious. The next time, I'll get the smaller sized salad. The iced tea was fresh, and it did not have that after tea taste left that comes from unfresh iced teas. The service was excellent from the interactions with the cashier until you get your order. The staff keeps the place clean. The restaurant is laid out nicely with lots of space. It has both indoor and outdoor seating. Parking is shared with many businesses, so timing is everything when trying to find a parking spot. However, don't let this prevent you from stopping by.

    Newk's "Q" Sandwich
    David M.

    Newks reminds me of Panera bread. It has a relaxed fast causal vibe to the place. Offering sandwiches, salads, and pizza. The space was very clean and all the interactions with the staff were great and pleasant. I got their newks q sandwich which had chicken, bacon, Swiss, and their signature white bbq sauce. I especially loved the sauce on this sandwich. This was a convient spot to grab a quick bite and I will definitely be going back.

    Marshmallow treat
    Rebecca G.

    Service was excellent! Restaurant was clean and tidy. The food was good, BUT it was not worth the price.

    First timer!
    Katlyn P.

    I was at a training and this lunch was given to us! WOW! It was so tasty and flavorful! I really loved how fresh the Turkey and bread was. I'm so happy I was able to try this place out. I've never heard of it before, but is now going to be one of my go to spots! Everything was flavorful!

    Merry Christmas
    Netta K.

    I haven't been to a News in 12 years! It stinks I've missed out for over a decade! I don't remember the menu having so many options; looking forward to trying most of them. I decided on soup and salad this time. The potato soup is rich and creamy with just the right amount of bacon. The bacon, BTW, is not soggy or fatty but just the right amount of crispness. The salad was a perfect size for a late dinner with not too much dressing. The sweet tea is not too sweet and goes great with the strawberry cake. If you need a quick meal, this is a great place to stop!

    Pimento bacon Mac and cheese, tomato basil soup, margherita pizza, and Cesar salad for our little family of 4.
    Angela W.

    I've ordered from NewK's through UberEats enormous times but have never dined in until last night. The times when I did order were often when my husband wasn't in town and the girls demanded Mac and cheese and pizza. It can sometimes be hard to please everyone's wishes so we often take turns ordering but I'm thankful Newk's can fulfill my kids' wishes at once. I was a little clueless on how things work when I walked in but quickly realized we order at the counter and grab an order # to place on our table. There were plenty of indoor seatings when we walked in at 5:30pm. My youngest demanded pimento Mac and cheese, my oldest got margherita pizza, and my husband shared a bowl of tomato basil soup and a half sized Cesar salad. My husband was also happy he could order a bottle of beer here. These are me and my daughters' normal go-to items and I'm glad they know what they like so we can order quickly. My husband was pleasantly surprised by how fresh the food was as this was his first try on Newk's. We enjoyed everything and had a really nice bonding time over our meal. It's a cozy establishment with current holiday decorations. The outdoors dining area seems really nice too so we might choose to dine outside next time.

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    The food is consistently good at reasonable prices. It's our "go to" when we want a quick bite at a sit down restaurant.

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    Newk's never disappoints! Food is fresh, amazing and the staff is friendly! They take pride in having a clean restaurant.

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    2 years ago

    My favorite place to get cauliflower crust for my pizza! Fabulous mushroom subs! Love I can customize my orders!

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    Newks is amazing if you order on the app and your there early you can press I'm her and your food will be out in 2 seconds. WOW!!!

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    Everything at Newks is good. I go all the time and order different things from the menu. I have never been disappointed. It's the best .

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    Potato soup- YUM!! Perfect for a cold and rainy day. Love all of Newk's soups and salads

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    Food and service are consistently good. Plenty of seating and restaurant is clean. Prices are reasonable.

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    2 years ago

    As usual the Newks Faborite salad was fresh and tasty. Eat there twice a week at least. People very friendly.

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    It's great! Good food, good service, good prices! I love the salads. Great place if you are looking for a lite meal.

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    I ordered for curbside pickup. They were really fast. Brought it out quickly. I got a salad. It was fresh and tasted great.

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    4 years ago

    The BEST chicken salad sandwich I've had. Enjoyed their lunch box with chips and a cookie.

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    I've only had the catering but it was tasty. Not really a lot to comment about. Dressing was incredibly tart and the salad was slathered.

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    Everything is delicious here. I have tried the soups and salads and they are my go to when asked what's for lunch.

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    Home Slice Pizza

    4.4(5k reviews)
    10.1 mi•SoCo (S. Congress Ave.), 78704 (South Austin)
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    I came here by myself and was seated at the counter. I told Kat it was my first time, and she was…read moreso helpful with her recommendations. She suggested the White Pie with Spinach. This was so good, I'm not really a pizza person and honestly only came because of the great reviews. Well, I was wrong, this is the best pizza I've ever had I'm usually keto, so I normally don't eat the crust edge. But this time, I actually ate the crust first before getting to the toppings. It's thin, crunchy, and has such a great texture and flavor. I finished the slice right away and forgot to take a picture. I also ordered the Garlic Knots. They come four to an order, but I wasn't sure I wanted that many. Kat told me I could order just one, which was really nice. Unfortunately, this one wasn't my favorite, a little too doughy for me. And then there was the Tiramisu. Wow! It's so good, not overly sweet like other tiramisu and the texture is light, fluffy, and smooth. They were busy during my visit, but the service was still great. Kat was friendly and made my first visit a really enjoyable one. Definitely coming back if I visit Austin again

    Home Slice on South Congress is a South Austin institution that helped put this neighborhood's food…read morescene on the map back in 2005. It spans two spaces right next door to each other, the main full-service sit-down restaurant and "More Home Slice," their grab-and-go slice window, and we checked out both. The vibe is buzzing and energetic. They have great outdoor seating that is packed with people. As for the pizza itself, it was pretty good! It has a distinct New York style flare with a crisp, foldable crust. If you are looking for top-tier NY-style pizza, outdoor patio energy, and a South Congress experience, Home Slice is definitely worth stopping by.

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    DeSano Pizzeria Napoletana - Downtown Austin

    4.6(483 reviews)
    8.9 mi•Warehouse District, Downtown
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    Walked into DeSano Pizzeria Napoletana and immediately realized the interior is... petite. Cute,…read morebut petite. Seating is limited enough that you start mentally drafting backup plans the moment you step inside. We ordered the lasagna pizza, which tasted good but was noticeably undercooked -- soft enough that it felt like it needed another round in the oven. And the "lasagna" angle? I'm still trying to decode it. Everything listed as the lasagna components were things a normal pizza already has, so the theme didn't quite land. Overall: good flavor, but execution missed the mark for us. Pro tip: order it to go so you're not stuck awkwardly hovering for a table.

    My daughter wanted to try stuffed crust pizza, and instead of ordering from Domino's, we decided to…read moregive Desano Pizzeria a try. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with such positive energy and a warm welcome, which made for a great first impression. I really liked their lunch special, which includes a personal-sized pizza. It was the perfect option since everyone could customize their own pizza with the toppings they wanted. My daughter ordered the stuffed crust pizza, which is filled with ricotta cheese. It was her first time trying ricotta, and unfortunately, it wasn't her favorite. I built my own pizza with Italian sausage, onions, and fresh basil, and I highly recommend adding the garlic butter, it was the perfect finishing touch and added so much flavor. Overall, the pizza was good, and the friendly service made the experience even better. While it wasn't quite the style of pizza I'd personally rave about, I can absolutely see why so many people enjoy it. If you're visiting Austin and looking for authentic Neapolitan-style pizza, Desano is definitely worth trying.

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    Home Slice Pizza

    4.5(1k reviews)
    5.8 mi•North Loop
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    Sure, I'm over the moon that Pint House opened in San Antonio. However, few things make me happier…read morethan the pear and gorgonzola salad from Home Slice. So after all eventful volleyball game at the Moody, my handsome guy and I treked over to Home Slice. The parking situation was madness, but we somehow lucked out and snagged a good one. And although, it seemed like it might be crazy inside, we were seated immediately. Maddie was our server and she was incredible. She was helpful, took our order, took our supplemental order, brought us a second side of ranch when a fly decided to nose dive into ours, and checked on us just enough. The salad was spectacular, as usual. There's just never enough. Solution: order two. The garlic knots were a little low on garlic, but tasty nonetheless. Combined with the marinara sauce, just delicious! I got a slice of the white pie with spinach which is olive oil, ricotta, mozzarella, garlic, and spinach. The crust was crunchy in all the right places and the toppings were tasty. I'm hungry just thinking about it again. This Austin staple is always a win for me.

    I found Home Slice Pizza as I was browsing through Yelp while at my hotel nearby. After reading…read moreawesome reviews + amazing pictures with fun decor/ambiance, I figured I better hurry over! When I pulled up, the parking lot was packed, and while I was able to get a spot that just opened up, lots of people seemed to be walking up from street spots. There are indoor and outdoor dining options, but given the heat, I opted to get on the brief waitlist for indoor seating and enjoy interior! The hostesses have a fast system and take your phone number, so the line moves pretty quickly. From what I could tell, HSP is a favorite among families, date night goers, college boys, girls night, you name it! I ordered a slice of pizza and garlic knots, admittedly, I wasn't starving. But if I get the chance to come back, I saw other tables get wings, cold subs, and calzones that also looked great! Home Slice Pizza is a neighborhood knockout!

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    2. White Pie with Spinach

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    Pinthouse Pizza - Pizza roll

    Pinthouse Pizza

    4.5(1.1k reviews)
    11.3 mi
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    Wowowow! PHP is legit! Been in ATX for a decade plus and haven't had the chance to nom on their…read morepizzas in house, and finally found myself in South Austin on a weekend with nothing else to do except bring my fam for some fast casual good food to sit in cool blasting Ac on a hot Sept day post kiddo's soccer game, and this was such a hit! My kiddo immediately noticed the fun little arcade that's free to play and hunkered down, and hubs and I were able to get a glass or two of drinks in along with our slammin pizzas. The classic Hoe down and the seasonal Jerk Chicken were so darn good, and hefty portions so I'm looking forward to eating these again since I have leftovers! Service was swift, friendly and on point for a busy Saturday afternoon and plenty of parking too! No complaints from me on anything Pinthousr could do better as food came out hot, fast and my kiddo even approved of their yummy, gianormous pizza rolls!

    Really enjoyed the whole atmosphere of this place. First time here and I was told I just missed the…read morelunch rush as I arrived around 2pm. This made for quick service. The set up is like a dining hall with long communal tables and a free smaller for seater tables on the boarders as well as outside patio seating. A bit too toasty outside for that. Food ordering is at one counter, you get a buzzer and they bring items to the table. Beer has a separate line with limited bar seating. Self service for soft drinks. I got the pizza lunch special which included a side salad, personal pizza and's drink all for $17.95! Talk about a deal! Cesar side salad was simple and's could have used a bit more cheese....and the pizza was good. Only downside was the pepperoni left a lot of grease which made the crust a bit soft. Not sure how to fix that but the crust that wasn't soft was delicious. So having a crisp crust would make it better. They take care of dishes once finished and the restroom was clean. Overall good experience and I'd be back for sure.

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    Pepperoni & Basil

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    Allday

    4.5(113 reviews)
    5.7 mi•Tarryton/Exposition Blvd.

    The Tarrytown location is the one I keep coming back to because it's such a charming little spot. I…read moreusually drag my husband here for the pickle pizza--he's not a fan, but I'm a huge fan. Luckily, they offer plenty of other slices, so there's something for just about every preference. I also love that you can mix and match slices to create a colorful, Instagram-worthy spread. It makes the whole experience feel a little more fun. The wine bar inside is another highlight, with a great selection that pairs perfectly with the pizza. I usually end up ordering at least two glasses. There's often a line on Friday and Saturday nights, so be prepared to wait. It helps to have one person grab a seat inside or outside while someone else stays in line.

    Pizza here was not bad, but I don't think it's worth the long wait times!…read more We came on a Saturday just before 5:30pm and there was already a line outside. It took us over 30 minutes just to make it to the front of the line and place our order, and then we proceeded to wait another ~20 minutes for our slices to be ready. They have both indoor and outdoor seating, though we sat outside since it was hard to find a spot inside. It was hot but they do have large fans blowing outside that provided a good amount of airflow. Two of us shared 4 slices: sweet sausage, stracciatella, tomato tomatoe, and pepperoni. I enjoyed the thin and crispy crust on all the slices, and I thought the flavor combinations were decent with the exception of the lemon pepper panko on the tomato tomatoe slice... That one really threw me off.

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    Dining area

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    Pieous

    4.1(1.3k reviews)
    18.9 mi
    •$$

    My husband and I decided to return to Pieous to eat some pizza. We went for a later lunch and got…read morethere at 1:30. We parked easily and walked in. We were able to order right away. We paid, got the buzzer for the table, and picked where we wanted to sit with no issues as there weren't very many people there because it was after the lunch rush. My husband ordered the Pepperoni Pizza and I ordered the Fat Queen. The Pepperoni Pizza was good. The Pepperonis were small and tasty. The Fat Queen was just as good. It comes with Pepperoni, Soppressata, and Italian Sausage. I really liked the flavor of all of the meat in the marinara sauce plus the pizza crust is light and fluffy. Overall Pieous is a great place to get some good pizza. The service and pizza were good. I suggest going at an off time that isn't the typical lunch or dinner time.

    This is such a great spot for some fresh oven pizza. It comes out the oven right in front of you…read moreand it's absolutely delicious. It's one of the few places in Austin that I feel you can find true pizza made from scratch that's being cooked in the oven right in front of you so you can just taste the burnt and crispiness of the crust and it's absolutely delicious. I definitely definitely recommend if you love pizza and want to try some nicer higher-end pizza than just the kind of regular stuff we see a lot the vibe is very chill. It's kind of walk-in like there's picnic tables that you sit down and stuff we used to go all the time when I was little. This was my parents's favorite pizza place so I definitely definitely recommend if you're in the area.

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    Interior Restaurant

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    Close up of the Pepperoni Pizza

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    Baldinucci Pizza Romana

    Baldinucci Pizza Romana

    4.8(284 reviews)
    8.8 mi
    •$$
    Family-owned & operated
    Vegan friendly

    I love Baldinuccis. Reminds me of home (NY). I have been to the south location and now tried the…read moreDomain location. The restaurant is open, good seating, the display of pizza in the case is very appealing and appetizing. Its decor is well done. The pizza has fresh ingredients and tastes great. Crust is perfect. The lasagna was good but I would rather stick with the pizza. Just my taste. I did have the cannolis and compliments to them- they were authentic. Creamy, crispy shell, and the pistachio and chocolate chips were very good. My favorite. I suppose my only complaint was the pizza and lasagna were a little cool. It should have been a little warmer. The other issue which I hope they take note and move right away is the trash for plates and silverware. It is directly next to the fresh silverware and takeout boxes. That caught my attention and it's not a good place for the trash. Definitely plan to come back, it is worth coming and trying all the food items they have. Next time I might try one of the hot sandwiches and maybe some gelato but definitely the cannoli. That is the make or break for this NY Italian. Thanks for coming to the Domain. I am excited you are near my work. Best of luck.

    As an unapologetic East Coast pizza snob, I usually approach Texas pizza with a massive amount of…read moreskepticism. I've spent my life chasing the perfect crust, comparing everything from the legendary pie shops in Manhattan to the pristine corner slices in Pittsburgh. I didn't think Austin could pull off truly authentic pizza. I was dead wrong. Baldinucci is absolute sorcery. The moment I took a bite of their Roman-style pizza, I was instantly thrown back to the tiny, narrow pizzerias I stumbled into in Italy. It has that exact, hyper-specific airy crunch that is so incredibly hard to replicate outside of Europe. The dough is clearly fermented with patience. It's light, shatteringly crisp on the bottom, and has those beautiful, irregular air pockets that give it a pillowy structure without ever feeling heavy. Let's talk about the sauce, because that's where most places fail. It isn't that sugary, paste-heavy stuff you find at standard joints. It is vibrant, bright, and tastes intensely of sun-ripened tomatoes and clean olive oil. It is remarkably fresco; striking that perfect balance where the acidity cuts through the richness of the cheese without overwhelming the palate. The vibe inside the West Lake spot is casual and unpretentious, but they take their craft seriously. Food service is streamlined and efficient; you order at the counter, and they pop the slices back into the oven so they land at your table screaming hot. The staff is genuinely proud of what they're slinging, and they should be. If you are an East Coast transplant drowning in a sea of mediocre pies, do yourself a favor and get over to West Lake. It's the real deal. PS: The gelato flavors are also sorcery. However, a review of their gelato is for another time. I must continue to savor the pie for now.

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