Gordough’s offers handmade donuts fried to order and smothered with funky toppings. Try a Mother clucker – a massive donut topped with Cajun coated chicken strips and honey butter.
This food truck serves up authentic Japanese street food, like Takoyaki – seasoned batter filled with chunks of octopus, scallions, and ginger topped with kewpie mayonnaise aonari and bonito flakes.
You'd better circle the wagons early if you want to snag some of Franklin's world-famous brisket. It has a smoky and spicy bark, a deep smoke ring, and is exceedingly moist and tender. Perfection. Read more.
A neighborhood pub for a burgeoning section of South First, Porter's menu includes a burger, pierogis, and spaghetti and meatballs. They also feature thirty beers on tap. Read more.
Salt & Time offers a mean brunch and lots of meaty sandwiches for lunch. Their dinner service is one of Austin's best deals for high-quality charcuterie and steak. [Eater 38 Member]
Brad Sorenson brings "homespun twists on upscale classics" and clean, modernist-inspired design to Rainey Street. NO VA serves up dinner, late night, and brunch with a craft-forward cocktail menu.
This outpost of the beloved Round Top pie institution features lots of pie, of course, as well as other pie-based treats like pie muffins, as well as savory pies. Read more.
This longtime Austin restaurant and bakery has recently expanded and remodeled its space. They're also getting serious about coffee, and continue to make artisan breads and pastries in house. Read more.
One reader recommends this Korean bakery, that serves novelty cakes, baguettes, and lots of boba tea. Read more.
I prefer Third Coast coffee to Cuvée and Mallory is the best, so VHC is my go-to.
Qui captures so much of what is driving the Austin restaurant scene forward. Qui's mixture of fine dining, molecular, and Filipino influences makes for a unique dining experience. [Eater 38 Member]
The best stateside Neapolitan-style pizza I've had outside of NYC. The staff is amazing, and if there's pasta on the starters menu, make sure you order it.
Really the only "tex-mex" I like in Austin. So good. Everything is. Check out brunch, the Tamal, and their rellenos. The salsa is addictive.
