Food

Dog & Duck Pub photograph by Kenny Braun

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Cafes/Desserts

Amy's Ice Cream (256) 3500 Guadalupe,
458-6895. Austin's favorite dreamy cream with an attitude. Employees are known for their irrevent wit and outrageous serving routines.

Amy's Ice Cream (A) Texas Union, 24th & Guadalupe.This cubby-hole version of Austin's favorite quirky ice cream joint gives the ice cream without the quirks.

http://www.utexas.edu/student/txunion/food/

Baskin Robbins (80) 2828 Guadalupe, 482-0008.

Cafe Matisse (25) Dobie Mall, 1st floor,
2021 Guadalupe, 474-2296. We hear the food is as colorful as the decor -- splashed with all the bright primaries used by its namesake.

Captain Quackenbush's (D8)
2120 Guadalupe, 472-4477. Famous for its cameo in Richard Linklater's Slacker, this landmark coffee shop is a college student's staple. Cheap po' boy meals offer a nice alternative to Ramen noodles. The espresso shakes are out of this world.

Chippery (25) Dobie Mall, 2nd floor, 2021 Guadalupe, 495-9239. Cookies and smoothies.

Commons Coffee Co. (A) Texas Union, 24th & Guadalupe. Coffee. Lots of coffee. No frills. Few pastries. No place to sit.

Gretel's Bake Shop (A) Texas Union, 24th & Guadalupe. Muffins, pies, and cobblers.

Ken's Donuts (79) 2820 Guadalupe, 320-8484. A favorite of the church-going crowd on Sunday morning, otherwise a hot spot for late-nighters in search of a sugar fix.

Little City (254) 3403 Guadalupe, 467-2326. Popular coffee shop's nearest campus location, informally known as Itty Bitty City. Vast drink selection and happy hour specials as well as a top-notch bakery.

http://www.littlecity.com/

Lucy's Cakes (272) 2803 San Jacinto, 472-6612. Those beautifully crafted cakes (wedding and otherwise) are only one part of Lucy's business. Slip into the small bakery for a decadent sweet and a cup of joe just because.

Manor Road Coffeehouse (317) 1809 Manor, 474-1303. Coffee. Pastries. Coffee. Salads. Coffee. Lasagna. And more coffee. Excellent selection of faux Greek busts.

Metro (D18) 2222 Guadalupe, 474-5730. Juan Valdez meets Metropolis in this industrially outfitted 24-hour java joint. Also featuring a limited selection of American cafe food.

Mojo's Daily Grind (70) 2714 Guadalupe, 477-6656. An insomniac's dream: Open 24-hours Monday-Saturday and until midnight on Sunday. Chess boards. Iced Mojo -- creamy, sweet coffee over crushed ice -- and espresso shakes.

Rio Grande Coffee House (31) 2222 Rio Grande, 322-0922. Close enough to campus that the morning cup of encouragement will still be steaming by the time you get to class.

Spider House (230) 2908 Fruth, 480-9562. A coffee house with the emphasis on house, this cozy old north campus bungalow serves a small, eclectic menu in a comfortably shabby atmosphere. The patio and nicely landscaped yard are pleasant places to do some coffee-enhanced studying and listen to poetry readings or live music.

TCBY Treats (137) 303 W. MLK, 320-8229.

Texas French Bread (219) 2900 Rio Grande, 499-0544. This old building has housed an Italian restaurant and a beloved blues club. These days, the bright, comfortable dining room is populated with students enjoying Hyde Park Fudge cake, Hobbit Bread, hearty sandwiches, soups, and salads.

Texas French Bread (309) 3213 Red River, 474-5147. The original location and bread commissary of the very popular homegrown bakery operation. Good coffee and pastries, wonderful focaccia sandwiches.

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Delivery

Domino's Pizza (61) 404 W. 26th, 476-7181.

Gumby's Pizza (31) 2222 Rio Grande, 472-3278.

Papa John's Pizza (109) 411 W. MLK, 476-7272.

Pizza Classics (217) 604 W. 29th, 320-8080.

Pizza Now! (223) 2908 Guadalupe, 474-1234.

Private Idaho (318) 1917 Manor, 473-2878. They are very public about their spuds, though baked potatoes take on many disguises here -- from standard cheese-filled to mammoth taters loaded with more than carbos. Easy on the pocketbook. Delivery only.

Takeout Taxi (75) 600 W. 28th, #109, 494-1500. Order meals from many of Austin's most popular restaurants. Service hours for lunch are 11am `til 2pm weekdays and dinner is delivered 5pm `til 10pm Monday thru Thursday and until 10:30pm on Saturday and Sunday.

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Groceries

India Bazaar (241) 3004 Guadalupe, 494-1200. An inspiring, exotic world of spices, rices, lentils, and other Indian fare. Groceries only, although some treats are good to eat on-the-go.

Wheatsville Food Co-op (238)
3101 Guadalupe, 478-2667. Local co-op is not just for members only; a great neighborhood grocery store with an affordable coffee selection and diverse sampling of organic and imported foods. Cool gifties and yummy soaps, too.

http://csf.colorado.edu/co-op/wheatsville.html

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Restaurants

Arby's (131) 1715 Guadalupe, 472-1582.

Arturo's Bakery & Cafe (126) 314 W. 17th, 469-0380. Tiny restaurant nestled in between El Mercado and Galeria Sin Fronteras, serving up Mexican fare, sandwiches, burgers, smoothies... and Knackwurst! Open for breakfast and lunch.

Austin Chicken House(8) 600-A W. MLK, 481-1250. They'll give you that bird all kinds of ways. Fried, sandwiched, or fingered. They'll even fly super hot wings to you until 3am on the weekends.

Bagel Manufactory (D11) 2200 Guadalupe, 478-7655. Year in and year out, these bagels are voted the best by Chronicle readers and critics alike. Go straight for the honey wheat.

Banzai Japanese (D9) 2120 Guadalupe, 320-0657. Mushi! Mushi! It's teriyaki and sushi. The kids at Sound Exchange say it's a-okay. Chicken and tofu specialties.

Bert's BBQ (7) 610 W. MLK, 474-2613. So small you might miss it, but this place has been around forever. Try the chicken.

Bertram's (118) 1601 Guadalupe, 476-2743. One of Austin's oldest commercial buildings (Bertram's Mercantile, c.1862) is now home to the Hispanic Texas cuisine of nationally known chef Miguel Ravago. Lunch, dinner and Ravago's famous Sunday brunch buffet. Private dining facilities for small, medium, and large groups.

Big Bowl Noodle House (224) 2910 Guadalupe, 472-4754. Like the name says, big bowls of noodles, spice-laden, cold and hot.

Bongo BBQ & Beer Barn (45) 1004 W. 24th, 478-7427. Sit down barbecue and drive-thru beer! Life doesn't get much sweeter or more convenient.

Bruegger's Bagels (D43) 2514 Guadalupe,
477-1128. Be on the lookout for free bagel coupons. Fine customer service, interesting selection (including rare breeds like sun-dried tomato), tasty hummus, and cream cheese.

Burger King (25) Dobie Mall, 2nd floor,
2021 Guadalupe, 472-3280.

Burger King (67) 2700 Guadalupe, 477-5672.

Burger Tex (225) 2912 Guadalupe, 477-8433.
Build your own burger at this long-time, no-frills restaurant.

Cafe Armageddon (319) 2015 Manor,
478-4857. New owners from the West Indies took over right before we went to press. They plan to offer more Caribbean fare for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunches.

http://www.virtual-restaurants.com/cafearmageddon/index.html

Cain & Abel's (34) 2313 Rio Grande, 476-3201. Beer, pool, air hockey, mozzarella sticks, and fraternal epicenter.

Cambridge Tower Deli (138) 1801 Lavaca #101, 476-3870. Great sandwiches and homemade soups. Convenient to campus, without the crush of the Drag. Daily specials.

Chick-Fil-A (A) Texas Union, 24th & Guadalupe.

China Inn (266) 2809 San Jacinto, 472-1214. Low-key and consistently good Chinese food, with some terrific lunch specials. Hangover heaven.

Conan's Pizza (82) 603 W. 29th, 478-5712. Thick, cheesy Chicago deep dish by the slice or pie. The lunch buffet will fill your tummy without emptying your wallet. Two locations near UT; many around town.

Conan's Pizza (64) 2606 Guadalupe, 476-1981. An Austin-based chain with Chicago-style deep pan pizza. Unexpected toppings include squash, broccoli, and artichoke hearts. This location is a Molly Hatchet wonderland, packed with enough Frazetta to fix your Xena and Hercules joneses.

Crown & Anchor Pub (263) 2911 San Jacinto, 322-9168. Smooth pool tables, solid dart boards, tasty burgers, and a healthy selection of beers. Moderately creative bathroom graffiti.

Dirty Martin's Kum-Bak Place (74) 2808 Guadalupe, 477-3173. Neither the cooks nor the menu have changed much since this fabled joint opened in 1926. Hamburgers, chicken-fried steaks, and pork chops done on the griddle. Simple tator tots upgrade any meal. Cut the grease with a fresh-squeezed lemon- or limeade.

Dog & Duck Pub (132) 406 W. 17th, 479-0598. Mmmmmmm... Pub food. Mmmmmmm... the crown jewel of British cuisine.

Double Dave's (271) 3000 Duval, 476-3283. Shoot pool, enjoy good beer specials, and stuff yourself with the campus area's greasiest and most satisfying indulgence: Double Dave's pepperoni rolls.

Double Dave's (57) 415 W. 24th, 472-3283. Great buffets; convenient to campus.

Eastside Cafe (321) 2113 Manor, 476-5858. The only restaurant in town with its own enormous garden. That means they serve the freshest salads and vegetables in every season.

Einstein Bros. Bagels (D33) 2404 Guadalupe, 457-8722. The newest entry in the Drag bagel sweepstakes. Check out the bagel pizza melts and the baker's dozen box of assorted bagels.

El Mercado Uptown (127) 1702 Lavaca,
477-7689. A very happy hour and home of 99cents appetizers, nestled in a neon rainforest.

El Patio (228) 2938 Guadalupe, 476-5955. A Forty Acres tradition for more than 40 years, these friendly folks have been serving up moderately priced Tex-Mex food with salsa and saltines since 1954.

Enchiladas y Mas (310) 2804 N. I-35,
478-9222. Not all of the great food is on the drag. EyM is close to campus, due east. Tex-Mex to warm your cockles.

General Joe's Chopstix (19)
1908 Guadalupe, 708-1696. Chinese food presented in regular, affordable daily specials. Forget the fork!

Granite Cafe (274) 2905 San Gabriel, 472-6483. Delectable New American cuisine at a popular location known for its scenic, breezy patio view, fine customer service, and pleasant Sunday brunch.

Gyro King (25) Dobie Mall, 2nd floor,
2021 Guadalupe, 480-8418. They carve your spiced meat from one of those rotating triangles. A take on the sandwich beyond the ordinary.

Hang Town Grill (86) 2828 Rio Grande,
476-TOWN (8696). "Jane... Jane... Stop this crazy thing! Jaaaa-a-a-ne!" Jetson-era family restaurant with gourmet pizzas and mesquite burgers for mom and dad, combo meals for kids (free for 12 and under Monday nights). Outdoor patio.

Hill Country Gourmet (141)
1700 San Jacinto, 479-0355. Deli and catering.

Hoa Hoa Restaurant (25) Dobie Mall, 2nd floor, 2021 Guadalupe, 505-0155. Before renovation: Hao Hao. After renovation: Hoa Hoa. Go figure.

Hole in the Wall Arcade &
Restaurant (D48) 2538 Guadalupe, 472-5599. The kind of music venue where audience members act as roadies. Shaved heads and tattoos, but nobody is out of place here. Shows every night; surprisingly tasty food until 10pm. Pool tables and jukebox in the back are a little worn but have a lotta character.

Jack-in-the-Box (D49) 2552 Guadalupe, 474-1708.

Kismet Cafe (58) 411 W. 24th. Serving Mediterranean/American cuisine, Philly subs, gyros, and salads.

Les Amis (53) Bluebonnet Plaza, 504 W. 24th. Cafe des Artists d'Austin. R.I.P. See story on page 22.

Longhorn Po Boys (303) 290-B Medical Arts, 495-9228. Look no further for a shortcut to the Far East. It seems unlikely, but this tasty and unassuming sandwich shop makes some of the city's best and cheapest falafel. Famous stuffed grape leaves offer something different for the daring blue-collar gourmand.

Longhorn Po Boys (A) Texas Union, 24th & Guadalupe. Aramark-run version of the popular Austin sandwich shop.

Mangia (257) 3500 Guadalupe, 302-5200. Delectable and deceptively filling stuffed pizza at a reasonable cost. Now going cross-cultural with breakfast tacos.

Mars Restaurant & Bar (115) 1610 San Antonio, 472-3901. Worth another Pathfinder mission. The red planet serves an interesting nouvelle twist on Asian cuisine. Great for dates.

Martin Brothers (207) 2815 Guadalupe,
478-9001. Award-winning phat thai, Tex-Mex, and pizzas with goat cheese, pesto, and chipotle chicken. Fruit smoothies, too. Lots of veggie fare. Don't fear the veggie.

McDonalds (13) 414 W. MLK, 494-0043.

Mi Madre's (322) 2201 Manor, 480-8441. A friendly family place, known for breakfast tacos and diverse clientele.

Milto's (214) 2909 Guadalupe, 476-1021. Italian food with a few Greek specialties served in a clean, friendly joint. Their alfredo-artichoke pizza is a divine culinary experience. Campus-area delivery.

Mr. Gatti's (107) 503 W. MLK, 459-2222. Big screen TV tuned into the game du jour.

Mr. Gyros (D15) 2200 Guadalupe, 480-8418. A decent selection of vegetarian items along with the standard spiced meats. Fast lunch service and really quite good.

Nau's Pharmacy (46) 2406 San Gabriel,
476-1544. There's still a snack bar with a soda fountain in this 70-year-old family drug store. Have a chocolate soda or cherry limeade with your sandwich.

Niki's Pizza (25) Dobie Mall, 2nd floor, 2021 Guadalupe, 474-1876. Consistently good, crisp slices of the Big Apple, sold alone or in a pie. Niki's is one of the best pizzas in town, served up with modest panache.

Oma's Kitchen (25) Dobie Mall, 2nd floor, 2021 Guadalupe, 472-8018. Variety of Asian fare and good ol' American sammies.

Pizza Hut (A) Texas Union, 24th & Guadalupe.

Pizza Hut (134) 1811 Guadalupe (& MLK) ,320-8030.

Players (16) 300 W. MLK, 478-9299. These fry-boys will outfit you with the tastiest of grub on the go. Burgers do go with that shake.

Pluckers (31) 2222 Rio Grande, 469-9464. Who ya gonna call when you're craving good wings in the middle of the night? These folks are frying and flying until 2am on weekdays and 3am on weekends.

Posse East (269) 2900 Duval, 477-2111. Beer and burgers for the pre-, post-, and during-the-game crowds. In-house ATM for those who fit into all three categories.

Red River Cafe (305) 2912 Medical Arts, 472-0385. Popular spot for breakfast and lunch, tucked away on Medical Arts (not on Red River, as the name suggests). Tasty omelettes, weekend brunch specials.

Rockets (85) 2826-B Rio Grande, 476-ROCK (7625). Delivering burgers, chicken sandwiches, and "planet-sized spuds." They claim it's their burgers you see in fast-food commercials.

Ruby's Barbecue (213) 512 W. 29th, 477-1651. The only barbecue joint in town serving hormone-free beef, Ruby's is a favorite among blues artists and rib lovers alike.

Ruth's Chris Steakhouse (243)
3010 Guadalupe, 477-7884. Nationally recognized steakhouse in an historic Austin building. Good steaks and à la carte side dishes, plus stock market quotes for the business crowd.

Salad Sensations (A) Texas Union, 24th & Guadalupe. Side salads and entrée salads in buffet-style service.

http://www.utexas.edu/student/txunion/food/

Scholz Garten (142) 1607 San Jacinto, 474-1958. Beer and atmosphere of the Old World variety meet here. The historic building-cum-bar is a pre- and post-game hot spot. Biergarten. Beer food. God only knows how much brew has been quaffed under the beautiful trees.

Spiro's Market Deli (203) 2801-5 Guadalupe, 477-8899. It's Italy in a deli case: Subs, pasta, antipasto, and even pita wraps. Counter service. Late-night combo specials and catering.

Sports Grill (A) Texas Union, 24th & Guadalupe.. Burgers, beer, and television.

Star Seeds Restaurant (313) 3101 N. I-35, 478-7107. Former greasy spoon diner (Stars Cafe) eschews steak and gravy for spinach and cilantro (Star Seeds). Fear not: They still do eggs and coffee, and they do it well. Excellent bathroom graffiti.

Subway (25) Dobie Mall, 2nd floor, 482-0599.

Subway (216) 2900 Guadalupe, 469-9092.

Subway (55) 2323 San Antonio, 476-1803.

Subway (270) 2906 Duval, 322-9111.

Sun Hing Chinese Restaurant (204) 2801-3 Guadalupe, 478-6504. Kung Pao, General Tso, and other Chinese stand-bys served up fresh and inexpensively.

Taco Bell (25) Dobie Mall, 2nd floor, 2021 Guadalupe, 480-0483.

Taco Bell (A) Texas Union, 24th & Guadalupe.

http://www.utexas.edu/student/txunion/food/

Taco Bell (73) 2802 Guadalupe, 477-2048.

Taco Cabana (106) 517 W. MLK, 478-0875. Welcome to Texas! Open 24 hours (even the drive-thru), Taco Cabana serves up some of the best fast-food Tex-Mex in town.

Tamale House #2 (211) 2825 Guadalupe,
472-0487. Authentic, no-frills carryout Mexican walk-up, serving steaming carne guisada, spicy enough to make you feel like Austin's hottest summer is blazing in your mouth. One of the area's best deals.

Texadelphia (A) Texas Union, 24th & Guadalupe.
This Union version of the popular Drag-Kingdom of the Cheesesteak (and non-chain!) opened up last year to great rejoicing. Also serves a decent selection of beer for the somewhat sparse over-21 bowling and pool patrons.

http://www.utexas.edu/student/txunion/underground/

Texadelphia Sandwich Shop (D37)
2420 Guadalupe, 480-0107. Known for its quintessential Philly cheesesteak sandwich, this joint serves burgers that also have an extremely loyal following -- loyal enough to warrant this year's expanded seating capacity.

Texas Taters (A) Texas Union, 24th & Guadalupe. Baked potatoes with every topping you can imagine.

Thai Kitchen (235) 3009 Guadalupe, 474-2575. The Drag location of this respected local Thai restaurant chain is popular with student diners -- the authentic food is fresh, spicy, and affordable.

Thai Noodles House (63) 2602 Guadalupe, 494-1011. Five bucks gets you a big bowl of noodles with dozens of toppings, some of which are incendiary. Dine on the outdoor patio or call for deliveries. Live Thai music on Wednesday nights.

The Chicken Bowl (121) 1610 Lavaca, 474-9003. Inexpensive Mexican fare, teriyaki, and chicken.

The Magic Wok (72) 2716-1/2 Guadalupe.
474-7770. Cheap lunch and affordable dinners that include soup and egg roll.

Thundercloud Subs (248) 3204-B Guadalupe, 452-5010. Dependably good sub sandwiches from this local chain. Standard fare for the college student: inexpensive and tasty.

Thundercloud Subs (36) 705 W. 24th, 495-9643.

Thundercloud Subs (120) 1608 Lavaca,
478-3281.

Tony's Vineyard (D29) 2348 Guadalupe,
474-8040. New York pizza and other dee-liss-ee-osa Italian fare, with the Rat Pack constantly on the stereo as an added bonus.

Trudy's Texas Star (231) 409 W. 30th,
477-2935. Trudy's Tex-Mex and burgers are some of the best in town, in a good ol' friendly atmosphere. But it is their transplendid margaritas and Mexican martinis that send you soaring into outer space (or licking the linoleum).

University Towers Food Court (37) 803 W. 24th, 472-9620. Food court of private dorm. Meal deals open to the general public.

Veggie Heaven (21) 1914-A Guadalupe, 457-1013. Buddha meets Laura Ashley in the decor of this vegetarian and vegan restaurant. Menu is heavy on Asian dishes, but also offers meat- and dairy-free pastas, sandwiches, and desserts.

Wendy's (A) Texas Union, 24th & Guadalupe, 475-6499.

Wendy's (108) 413 W. MLK, 482-8456.

Wok `N Go (D14) 2200 Guadalupe, 476-7997. Big bowls of Vietnamese noodle soup and a well-stocked Chinese buffet. Reasonably priced and quick enough for that drive-by lunch.

Wokery (A) Texas Union, 24th & Guadalupe. Limited selection of Chinese food.

Wrapido (236) 3023 Guadalupe, 476-9727.New restaurant specializes in heart-healthy wraps and tummy-friendly smoothies of in a variety of flavors and colors.