With its diverse people, culture, and food, Austin is a haven for those wanting to explore culture and widen their taste buds. While you might just be a native, thinking of moving and doing an Austin home search, or just plain exploring the area, here are the top 5 new and upcoming restaurants every foodie needs to try right now!
1. Bribery Bakery
If you’re craving a sweet treat or a preppy cocktail head over to Bribery Bakery in their original location in Mueller. Daily, you will find a wide variety of fresh baked sweets, French macaroons breads, sandwiches, quiches, and of course, cocktails that are sure to tickle you pink, like much of their decor. The aura is very “afternoon-tea-for-city-girl” vibe, but is also very kid friendly and welcoming to anyone who passes by!
Not sure what to order? Try their vanilla buttercream cupcakes with a classic pink cocktail on the side.
2. Snooze AM
If you’re craving more of a breakfast for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, head over to Snooze AM diner. This Denver based diner just opened up its newest location in Austin for only the most passionate of breakfast food people. From their cream filled “OMG French Toast” to their famous daily pancake specials, make sure to head over to their south or north lamar location as soon as they open as they are not keen on taking reservations due to popularity.
Not sure what to order? Try their OMG French toast and their daily pancake special.
3. Juice Society
If you’re looking for a quick and refreshing breakfast or snack, or trying to start yourself on a juice cleanse, head over to Juice society for healthy yet contemporary snacks and drinks that are good to you and your body. Their most popular drink is an odd-looking yet delicious concoction of black lemonade. This detoxifying and rejuvenating drink has activated charcoal in it to help clean out your system and extract heavy metals that may be found in your body.
Not sure what to order? Try their vanilla chia seed pudding and Activated charcoal lemonade.
4. Sugar Mama
This dessert parlor, specializing in specialty cakes,cupcakes,cookies,brownies, and more, is so famous that Kanye west, a famous hip-hop artist, record producer and occasional actor, had his birthday specially made by Sugar Mama in the original Austin,TX location. Their cakes are usually always topped with their signature buttercream icing that is always thick and fluffy but sweet to the taste.
Not sure what to order? Try their Marilyn Monroe: a twist to the classic vanilla cupcake.
5. Josephine House
This trendy cottage turned stylish yet casual restaurant offers seasonal New American dining. Offering gourmet salads, steaks, seafood, and brunch specials, Josephine House will sure impress the trendiest of guests. From their all white interior, to the granite counter tops, to the secret dining bungalows in the back, every picture ,memory, or food item served here is one of high quality.
Not sure what to order? Try their rich Lemon Ricotta Pancakes with a mimosa or two.
6. G’Raj Mahal
This brick-&-mortar former food truck serves Indian fare in the heart of the Rainey Street Bar district. Serving traditional northern and indian vegetarian and meat dishes, this indian restaurant is by far one of the most authentic yet affordable Indian restaurants in the Austin area. Its premier location is perfect for catching a drink at any one of the bars and pubs found around the area before heading to G’Raj Mahal for a satisfying snack or meal.
Not sure what to order? Try their Chicken Tikka Masala with Pakura (friend vegetables) and their daily Samosa special.
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