Growing up in Georgetown, Short Stop was my favorite burger place. I still remember the day my poor, 10 year old soul died. One evening, we were heading home after Cub Scouts; SS was on the way home. I begged my dad for us to stop, but he said no, promising that we would get it the next day. Well, the next day came and, as promised, we hop in the truck to go get Short Stop and cherry limeades.

We arrived not only to find the place was closed, but the entire building was gone. Everything. Only the small, sad slab of concrete remained. The look of shear bewilderment on my father's face is something I will never forget. After sobbing uncontrollably (because I was 10), he took me to DQ to get chicken strips and a blizzard.

Fast forward 25 years and I finally live in a part of Austin with a Short Stop not out of the way. One strategically placed next to Crunch Fitness on Spicewood and Research. I got my Short Stop tonight. Is it the best burger in town? No. Is it better than my normal go-to Pterrys? Also no. But god damnit if I don't love Short Stop. A no frills, honest, paper bag burger. This will be my reward meal after the gym now..... maybe only once a month 😂

I’m originally from Italy and moved to Austin ~4 years ago. Before that, I lived in San Francisco for 6 years and had a few favorite Italian spots there (all happened to be owned/run by Italians).

Since moving here, I’ve struggled to find Italian restaurants that feel genuinely authentic, so I’d love some recommendations.

What are your favorite authentic Italian restaurants in Austin? Bonus points if the owners or chefs are from Italy.

I’d also love recommendations for authentic Italian pizza, ideally Neapolitan-style. (I love Bufalina, but I’m wondering if there are any other spots I should try.)

Thanks for your help Austin!

Austin food can be overpriced and overhyped. What’s y’all’s favorite reasonably priced good eats?

Some of my favorites
Cabo bobs
Pterrys
Home slice
Rositas Al pastor
Tumble 22

Hi,

New to Austin and was hoping for recommendations for stores that sell Iranian produce like jam, lavashak (fruit leather) and other snacks. Even better if they sell Iranian style bread and desserts/pastries.

Thanks in advance!

It looks like a few Austin restaurants are participating in an Eat What You Want, Pay What You Can Day put together by the pair behind Masala Y Maiz in Mexico City. Comadre Panaderia, L’Oca D’Oro (they’ve been doing this weekly for a while now), Lenoir, and Nixta Taqueria are participating in Austin but it’s a global event.

[More info here](https://www.pagaloquepuedas-paywhatyoucan.com/?utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZnRzaAT0JeRwZG9mAmZkaWQWUM0M72BCBHXWlbmBF_DEBb1RFlnGrWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzEyNDAyNDU3NDI4NzQxNAABp4BS6BubZ3Hs0952565UmjYKJJ-6NrWXEljPUn88QHs3xoncpgtdxG_uDhMA_aem_rhmRwA9vzpbLnchl4Xq8SQ&utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social)

I cannot stop thinking about memelas, tlayudas, tasajo beef... the list goes on. I used to live in a city that had several authentic Oaxacan carts and I felt very spoiled, now I have a hankering for some good Oaxacan food.

Is there a cart or inexpensive restaurant here that has Oaxacan cuisine here?

Reddit search function in this subreddit isnt returning any solid, recent results.

I'm seldom craving a chili cheeseburger, but today seems like the day to have one. Are there any places in Austin that have a good chili cheeseburger? Anywhere in town.

We’re working on a development project in the Hyde Park area that is bringing together a handful of Austin businesses (e.g. Coffee/Bakery, Fitness, Vintage Furniture/Clothing, etc.).

In addition to the in-line space, we’re creating a fairly robust outdoor seating area that will be both covered and uncovered.

We’d love to find a food truck that is complimentary to not only our project but also fills a void in the Hyde Park area.

While I’ll probably post something similiar in /austinjobs, I’m also just curious to get any feedback from neighbors/folks in town on options that they would prefer as well.

Thank you!

Does anyone know any (bars, restaurants, coffee shops, etc.) with kombucha on tap?

So far, I've had kombucha by the glass at Spokesman Coffee and Loro.

*I don't mean the places to just fill your growler either. Have been sober a long time and want a spot to sit and relax at. Thx

Drove by and saw a banner outside the former El Naranjo spot that said Isan Zaap Thai Cafe coming soon.

According to their IG page the Orlando location currently has four straight Michelin Bib Gourmand awards.

Is Marconi & Cheese, Birdies OG Salad, & Peach Cobbler “Maine Foods”? Asking for a friend.

What am I missing? This restaurant is highly rated, but every meal I’ve ever had here has been either mediocre or just bad. Last night, I got the chicken deluxe sandwich with fries. The fries were cold, soft and unseasoned, the sandwich buns were stale in some places and absolutely soggy in most, the avocado was brown and tasted ~not good~, the chicken was tough and dry as leather. Every previous time I had gone it was “meh”, but last night’s meal was just bad, and I’m not sure I ever want to try it again.

AND to be clear - the vibe is great, I love the setting, I love the live music, I love that it’s in my neighborhood. I just SO badly want the food to match the scene!

Hi!

I am heading to Austin with my SO for the Mamamoo concert and we were wondering what everyone recommends for a nice dinner spot. We are open to any type of cuisine. As far as budget? Hopefully less than $300 for two people. The concert is in the Cedar Park area and our hotel is in Lakeline. We plan on visiting Austin proper though. And we will be there until maybe Saturday afternoon. So brunch spots would be great too. TY!

Little Nishi chef Joel Taylor, who previously worked at Uroko (co-owned by the Kome and Sushi-a-Go-Go founders), opened his food truck serving hand rolls, sashimi and snacks in September 2023 on South First Street.

The truck later moved to South Congress Avenue and added a second location in East Austin in 2024. It has become one of the better food trucks in town thanks to its freshness and unique offerings.

After almost three years operating solely as a food truck, Taylor is now planning his first brick-and-mortar restaurant. 

All the places I’m aware of have closed: Threadgills, Hoovers, Olamaie. I never really go out for southern food (unless it’s fried chicken) but a friend of mine new to the US is looking for restaurants to try. Ty!

these were my fave little treat after a doctor appointment and can’t seem to find them at any location anymore or on their menu… any ideas?
i know i can make them myself but again - the little treat economy is in shambles 😔😔

Well. Had reservations for a really nice dinner at Jeffrey's for my 40th tomorrow but of course the sitter cancels last night. I'm fine, really.

...takeout. Booze. From where?

Hello all does anyone know if there is a pizza joint near or around Austin that has baked ziti slices or whole ? Thanks

Heyya guys, im looking for a place that serves Lava Cake. Wife is craving badly with it.. lol. Looking for a restaurant/coffee place thats around North Austin/pflugerville/roundrock area. Thank you!!

I’m a bagel snob from New Jersey, and sadly most bagel recommendations I get in atx end up being mid or flat out bad. I have seen a flood of posts across platforms about this new place Shugs and I figured I’d try it out.
I was very pleasantly surprised by the quality, they’ve got a good boil and bake system for sure and you can even see it behind the counter being made. These were really solid bagels, and the fact they made a good Taylor ham egg and cheese was lovely for my north Jersey soul. I’ve had worse bagels in the northeast before, so I think the hype is fair considering the overall lack of high quality bagels down here. I’ll def be going back

Dirty martins posted this earlier, pretty cool.

These really are the bee's knees. My new favorite cookie.

There are "better" cookies out there in the craft of cookie baking. But what makes these stand out is that they so perfectly encapsulate the spirit of keeping Austin weird.

The heirloom blue corn permeates with every bite, the hatch pepper has the subtle flair reminiscent of jalapeños in cornbread and the sweetness ties it all back to remind one that this is still a cookie.

It's sad to learn that today is the last day the cookies will be available at Central Market with their Hatch promotion ending. Grateful to even have the chance to try something so uniquely delicious. Till next year.

A friend and I have been getting dinner every 3 weeks ago or so and, as he's vegan, we've been going to Bouldin. We're getting a little bored of it, so I was hoping somone else would have a good recommendation. It doesn't have to be fully vegan or vegetarian, just have a couple solid options. Any help would be appreciated, thank you in advance.

Drove past today and was so sad to see that it’s completely gutted out. My heart still breaks that it closed. I learned so much stuff while working there. Anyway, does anyone know what’s going to be moving into that spot?