Few things can warm an Austinite's heart like the smell of smoked meat or the sound of a can of beer opening on the Greenbelt. Or that first bite of a vegan muffin straight out of the oven -- hey, we're a well-rounded bunch.
Out-of-towners may think South by Southwest is Austin's main attraction, but they've obviously never gone into a food truck-induced coma on East 6th Street or had a few too many at Hole In The Wall. Sure, the music in Texas' capital city is fantastic, but Austin has a culinary scene to match it. Herewith, 23 food things only folks who've lived in Austin would understand.
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It's not uncommon to write your will on the napkin while finishing up a Gourdough's doughnut (especially if it's the Flying Pig).
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If you want a Franklin's brisket sandwich for lunch, you'd better show up at 9am.
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Nothing cures a hangover better than breakfast tacos at Juan In A Million...
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Tiff's Treats are perfect for finals, midterms, breakups, passing (or failing) an exam, sick days or movie nights. Basically, Tiff's Treats are perfect anytime.
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Your drink somehow feels stronger when they're playing your song on the juke box at Hole In The Wall.
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If you don't order fries at Hyde Park Bar & Grill, you're doing it wrong.
osunick/Flickr
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Wooing someone is exponentially easier while gazing at Lake Austin and drinking hot cocoa at Mozart's.
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If the brisket at The Salt Lick isn't worth a 30-minute drive, we don't know what is.
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Lustre Pearl's "Long Hair Don't Care" (shot of whiskey + a Lone Star tallboy) is the best deal in town. Plus, the hula hoops and ping pong tables can be enjoyed for free.
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If you're going to write a novel, you should probably do it at Quack's while eating a cupcake.
Rachel from Cupcakes Take the Cake/Flickr
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Breakfast at Magnolia Cafe should never be eaten during normal breakfast hours.
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It's entirely worth it to squeeze in amongst the frat dudes at Fricano's Deli on a Saturday afternoon for an epic sandwich.
tastytouring/Flickr
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Never go to Home Slice hungry -- prepare to wait for at least an hour.
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This should go without saying, but The Mighty Cone sells pure, fried joy.
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Correction: A previous version of this post featured a photo of Counter Culture as a food truck, but it is now a brick and mortar restaurant.
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