This traditional Italian restaurant from husband-and-wife team chef Ian Thurwachter and chocolatier Krystal Craig emphasizes whole animal butchery and using every last scrap of produce.

2612 E. Cesar Chavez, 512/599-4052

2021: Readers <a href="/best-of-austin/year:2021/poll:readers/category:food-and-drink/easy-tiger-restaurant-beverage-delivery/">Restaurant/Beverage Delivery
2021: Readers <a href="/best-of-austin/year:2021/poll:readers/category:food-and-drink/easy-tiger-patio/">Patio
2021: Readers <a href="/best-of-austin/year:2021/poll:readers/category:food-and-drink/easy-tiger-bakery/">Bakery
2019: Readers <a href="/best-of-austin/year:2019/poll:readers/category:food-and-drink/easy-tiger-patio/">Patio
2019: Readers <a href="/best-of-austin/year:2019/poll:readers/category:food-and-drink/easy-tiger-bakery/">Bakery
2019: Readers <a href="/best-of-austin/year:2019/poll:readers/category:nightlife/easy-tiger-happy-hour/">Happy Hour
2018: Readers Bakery
2017: Readers <a href="/best-of-austin/year:2017/poll:readers/category:food-and-drink/easy-tiger-best-artisan-food-maker/">Best Artisan Food Maker

Belly up to the lunch counter for homemade migas, tacos, and award-winning menudo, then step up to the pastry counter for piedras, novias, cemitas, and capirotada. The American choices draw raves, as well.

2305 E. Seventh, 512/472-0017

Rosen's Bagel Co.

Offering catering and delivery as well as serving out of Wright Bros. Brew & Brew, Rosen's keeps it classic but adds some clever twists to the typical bagel/spread combo, like lime-poblano-scallion schmear or a veggie sandwich with sun-dried tomato tapenade.