The granddaddy of all Southern comfort restaurants in Austin, Threadgill’s has still got it, even if the likes of Janis Joplin are long gone. The airy yeast rolls and cornbread will convert the most rigid gluten-free dieter. The chicken-fried steak continues to be among the best in town, and terrific live roots music still draws crowds. – Rachel Feit

This article appears in June 14 • 2013.

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