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Handsome Dan's lives up to it's namesake bait shop title!! It's that truly great, midwestern feel…read moresandwich 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!

Handsome Dans was on our list because of all the online and social media hype. It's tucked away in…read morethe 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.

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Loudmouth

4.5(136 reviews)

Locally owned & operated

Outdoor seating

It's been a while since I've been this wow'd by a restaurant, but Loudmouth has done everything…read moreright. The food was on point, which is a must, but it's worth saying, because it was great. Everything. We had the fries and meatballs, which were already enough to make us pause and comment on how good they were. Then the pizzas and drinks were killer as well. Great people, a great vibe. No complaints, no notes. Wonderful.

Very cute pizza spot in a historic house on the east side of Austin. The ambiance was super cozy…read morefor a table for two inside but they also had picnic tables outside which would be the perfect spot for families. We just missed the happy hour which is from 4-6pm on weekdays and 12-4 on the weekend. They have a tiny parking lot on site which was full on a Friday evening but I very easily found street parking nearby. Food wise, the marinated burrata was good, but I might try their other shareables if I go again. Their Caesar salad was phenomenal , I especially loved the crispy Parmesan bits on top. The Hot Boy Summer pizza itself was tasty but I don't think it was anything too special.

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Cenote

4.1(1k reviews)

1.7 mi•East Austin

Such good food and matcha! I got the chicken Caesar wrap and a strawberry rose matcha! It was so…read moredelicious! The perfect about of sweet without being too sweet! The atmosphere was so cute with a great patio! Staff was lovely!

I was hoping to like this location just as much as when they were a little further west, but there…read morewere several misses for me. The breakfast sandwich was supposed to come on ciabatta bread, but it tasted, felt, and looked like a Kaiser roll. Also, they forgot about several drinks we had ordered, and those came out after 3 separate reminders and at the end of our meal, so we had to chug them just before leaving. The interior seating area also was very hot, so it didn't seem like there was any AC or ventilation of any kind inside. The staff is friendly and the food is tasty, when you get it. It's not high up on my list of priorities to come back just based on the misses above :/

Back half of restaurant Self service for water

Avocado Toast

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Outdoor seating

The Soup Peddler

4.7(105 reviews)

Super friendly staff, super affordable, and the atmosphere is so calm. A big selection of food!read more

Loved everything about this place! Well priced, and good quality ingredients. They use local…read moresourdough bread but do have a gluten free / dairy free sandwich option. You can't make any changes to the sandwiches. They also have soups, juices, and smoothies. I got a sandwich and a side soup for rough $11. Service was quick and efficient. Seating inside and outside. Great location too next to a gift shop, coffee shop, and record shop.

Staff gets overwhelmed with many orders. Not great service.

Tomato basil soup

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Beat generation juice.

The Front Page

4.5(117 reviews)

2.8 mi•East Austin

Nice sandwiches in a nice spot. Lots of beer on the menu…read more This is where you get a medium to small sandwich to snack through the day. They play sports on the tv if you are into that. No tv outside though.

SUPER chill, friendly, fun atmosphere. Cobb salad was so so so good! AND a very generous portion…read more Rainstorm prevented patio hangout, but still a great experience! Driving, so didn't get to experience an adult beverage though.

Full bar with 16 draft beer taps

Turkey club

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Outside seating

Paperboy East

4.5(1.4k reviews)

Locally owned & operated

Free parking

Came here for brunch. Has indoor and outdoor patio seating…read more Got the poptart, avocado tostada and chicken and biscuits. Has something for everyone! You even get a small Rice Krispie bite at the end.

My 10 year old daughter and I brought an injured bird to the Austin Wildlife Rescue on Easter and…read morethought we'd try a restaurant near there. I called to see if Paperboy was open and if they had a long wait. There was a recording that said to text only. I texted but didn't receive a response. So we went to check it out. When we walked in we weren't greeted with a "hi how are you?" We just got a cold stare from the hostess and a "We're at full capacity". That's it. It was around 2:20 and they close a 3 pm so it wasn't like we were coming in at 5 minutes before closing. When we left, my daughter even said that girl was mean. If you don't like people then maybe find a job where you aren't face to face with customers. Austin certainly has changed. I've been here for over 25 years. I don't know if it's now an East Austin thing to be snooty and treat people rudely, but we went to Lou's Barton Springs last week with our dog and it was completely different experience. They were welcoming and the employees were all super friendly and nice. My daughter and I enjoyed our experience there and never again will we step into Paperboy East and be treated that way. I'd like better experiences for my kid that was born and raised in here Austin and don't want to subject her to places where we will be treated badly. BTW The right thing to have done is smile, say "good afternoon, I'm sorry but we are at full capacity. Thank you for coming I and please try us another time." It's really not hard. It's called human decency.

Bar seat/ kitchen view

Classic breakfast plate

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Delicious Almond Horchata

La Plancha

4.6(211 reviews)

2.7 mi•East Austin

This place has been here for a little over 3 years but it's my first time stopping by…read more Small indoor bar style seating and small patio. This is a counter service spot right on the corner of MLK and leona. Both the cook and lady at the counter were kind and informative. Food we great as well, loved the veggie options. Bread and tortillas on the dishes seemed fresh and had the perfect consistency. menu had some unique options. 10/10 recommend stopping in.

Tortas are one of my favorite Mexican dishes so I was super excited to try this place. I visited in…read moreSeptember because they had a special torta de chile en nogada which sounded amazing! Unfortunately when I got there, they didn't have it available which was a big bummer, so I got La Tejana. Overall it was good, and the star was the bread. But my friend got the La Hawaiiana, and that one was the move! The meat was so juicy and tender, and the squeeze of lime was a game changer. Definitely the better of the two. Overall this place was solid. Was it everything I hoped for? Unfortunately not. Was it still good and worth a try? I'd say so.

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La Tejana with fries

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Street corn

Golden Tiger

4.3(188 reviews)

1.5 mi•East Austin

I had the OG chicken slider and it exceeded my expectations by a mile! It was crispy on the outside…read moreand juicy on the inside. The slaw and sauce they put on it...man, I could eat this all day. I'm craving it as I'm writing this The bun was nice and soft like good ol southern comfort bread. The fries with special sauce were indeed special. I don't drink anymore so I know it didn't just taste this good because I was drunk I am definitely going to swing by again and I saw they were on door dash also they're open late so perfect for the late night craving also. The prices are really good too!

Food truck location: Whisler's lot on East 6th. Open: 7 days…read morea week. Mon-Fri 4 pm-1:30 am. Sat & Sun 2 pm-1:30 am. Menu offerings (my faves but obviously more stuff available): Thai chicken sandwich (sweet chili sauce, basil, Serranos, onion, etc.). Chicken strips & fries. Smashburger. Tiger fries. Food descriptions: OMFries, the Tiger fries! Have got to be my favorite item. Loaded fries with an egg (sunny side), queso, pickles, bbq sauce, onion, Serranos and more. The Thai chicken sandwich blows my mind with epic seasoning, chicken cooked to perfection, all on a perfectly textured bun. The chicken strips are cooked to a glorious golden brown housing the juiciest meat inside. Everything pairs nicely with any and all cocktails offered at Whisler's.

Buffalo Chicken Sandwich w/Blue Cheese

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Chicken Tenders Basket, Thai Chicken Sandwich, Two Golden Burgers

Quickie Pickie

3.9(294 reviews)

The place, the myth, the legend! Yelp friends and I started a tour of east austin with an east…read moreaustin resident. Quickie Pickie has a reputation for being a one-stop location. Quickie Pickie blends a convenience store vibe neighborhood charm corner store. It is part convenient store, part café, and part neighborhood hangout. They even have craft beer y'all! It is a threefer - in one location you can grab a meal, a craft beer, and your grocery items. What you say?! It is a neighborhood vibe. You could see a variety of folks - ones coming in to grab essentials, others grabbing a bite to eat, at others chilling while being engrossed conversations. The staff is friendly and extremely efficient completing transactions at breakneck speed. The place appear to be where the staff knows your name and welcomes you upon every visit. They have a surprising large selection of wines. I was not expecting this. You can pick up snacks, drinks, or even local curated goods...not your typical convenience store. Overall, exceeded my expectations...

Best bodega I could ever ask for. Like better than the nyc bodega's and that says something…read more The coffee? Superb. Excellent iced lattes without the hoohaa of an independent coffee joint. The breakfast tacos? Best in Austin. I won't debate it. Genuinely so good and so cheap and so filling. Personally, I really only need two and I'm stuffed but I could scarf down a third if tempted to. I typically snag a juniper and chorizo taco those are the best in my opinion. I've had their sandwiches too and those are FIRE, southern sammy is my fav. Love this spot and wish I still lived walking distance. She was saving grace on a Sunday morning.

Migas - a hearty serving!

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Waiting for his grub.

Austin Rotisserie

4.4(224 reviews)

1.9 mi•Downtown

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Austin Rotisserie is hands down one of my favorite places in the world. I've been eating their food…read moresince they were a tiny little pop-up behind the Infinite Monkey Theorem winery, when it was literally just the two of them, a couple of pop-up tables and the rotisserie. It's been amazing so see how far they have come! The owners, Sophie and Eric are genuinely the kindest and most hard working people I've met. The care and attention to detail they put in does not go unnoticed and is unmatched. The entire menu is incredible and every single dish is worth trying. The Kinda French quesadilla is probably one of the best things I've ever eaten in my entire life and the guacamousse sauce is You can't go wrong with any of the sandwiches either (the Poulet Roti Baguette and the Parisian are my personal faves ) and of course the traditional Rotisserie chicken- don't skip on those potatoes either- they are SO good and really tie everything together. I unfortunately don't live in Austin anymore so I don't get to visit them nearly as often as I'd like to, but I always recommend them to locals and anyone visiting- seriously some of the best food you'll ever have, and always served with so much love and care

I go out of my way JUST FOR THE AMAZING CARROT SOUP! Obsessed…read more First off, this is in a cool food hall in downtown Austin - so if you have a group with varying preferences who can't agree on one place to dine - here is your solution! Fareground is the name of the food hall. I like to get a soup and side of roasted potatos - they are beyond delicious. The quesadilla with rotisserie chicken is great too, and of course the ham & cheese baguette is a great lunch option. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!