Austin is awesome, so it follows that awesome comes from Austin.
People flock here in droves eager to devour tacos, form garage-psych-shoegaze-minimal wave bands, and, of course, join our thriving economy. But with great power, comes great responsibility. Lucky for us, Austin has the goods to back up its popularity. We're a city that has boldly answered the call for innovation. From world-class boots and authentic honey to craft beer and vegan queso dip, Austin's landscape of amazing products is as diverse as its residents.
Awesome things we've already highlighted: Austin Eastciders, Texas Sake Co, Live Oak Beer, High Brew Coffee, Alamo Drafthouse, Yellowbird Sauce, Deep Eddy Vodka, Amy's Ice Cream, Waterloo Sparkling Water, Buddha Brew, , Made By Cleo, Thunderbird Bars, Lammes Candies (RIP) & Tito's Vodka.
Contributed by alysia garcia
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photo via sourdoughproject.org
The next time you're making a charcuterie board and want to add the perfect cracker, stop by one of these locations and get some sourdough crackers from The Sourdough Project. They are tangy, flaky, and although plant based, still somehow cheesy. The owners, Jen and Danny started off making these crackers by experimenting in their kitchen and selling only at local farmers markets, but have now expanded to a commercial kitchen in order to keep up with the high demand. You can taste the love put into this recipe, as they only use heirloom wheat that is organically grown in Texas and fresh milled specifically for them, as well as Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, pure sea salt, and the secret ingredient: their dough that cold ferments for days. Give them a try and let us know what ya think!
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photo via facebook
One of the most popular brands of bone broth is also based in Austin. Kettle & Fire is known for having the highest standards for their products, only creating their broth from the bones of cattle and chicken that are humanely raised, with no antibiotics or hormones, and 100% grass-fed and grass-finished. Their broths also have no additives, artificial flavors/colors, and no extra sodium, creating the perfect nutrient and protein packed product to enjoy on its own or as the base in your favorite soup recipe.
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photo credit: jarvis boards facebook
Want to stand out while you Stand Up Paddleboard? Ditch the typical plastic and grab a locally made, premium wooded SUP from Jarvis. With multiple designs to choose from, like the San Marcos, San Jacinto, & Aransas, you can find a board that suits what you're looking for. If not, they also offer DIY kits for those looking to follow in the Jarvis spirit and make their own!
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photo credit: gold rush vinyl facebook
Sure, plenty of cities have record shops, but how many can proudly say they still make actual records? Gold Rush Vinyl sought out to keep the medium alive and started pressing records in 2018. Now they press for all kinds of artists, Grammy winners, and even starting-out artists looking to do more than an EP.
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photo credit: Tecovas Facebook
Underneath all this tech and towering skyscrapers, still lies Texas. No matter how cosmopolitan we get, we can't deny our roots and even more so, we can't deny buying boots. It should come as no surprise that one of the rising stars in the boot-making world comes straight out of Austin. Tecovas went from being an online store to brick-and-mortar with their very own shop on South Congress.
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Photo via Facebook
Austin is a hot city, and that means we love ice cream. But luckily, our ice cream options aren't limited to those with dairy! Fortunately, the amazing brand NadaMoo is made right here in Austin. They are an organic, dairy-free, and family-owned company with their products stocked in numerous grocery stores.
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photo via Good Flow Honey
Family-owned and operated, Good Flow Honey is a business truly rooted in old Austin. Started way back in the 70s, Good Flow has spent the last four decades beekeeping and producing 100% pure table grade honey. Specializing in Wildflower, Clover, and Orange Blossom honey, Good Flow offers top-quality honey that tastes like heaven mixed with gold. In addition to those specialties, the company also offers honey in the raw, honey that has never been heated or filtered. Good Flow's product is undeniably some of the best honey on the market, and the company's homespun charm is refreshing and admirable. With their delicious honey, local charm, and general bonhomie, Good Flow has become a staple of Austin's local business scene.
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We in Austin love our queso, but we also love the things we use to eat the queso. This family-owned business wanted to live a healthy lifestyle and created something pretty cool. They found a way to make our tortilla chips a healthy snack. Their tortilla chips are grain-free, and they have expanded into an assortment of other Mexican-American foods like queso, hot sauces, salsa, and Mexican chocolate cookies.
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Photo via Farmhouse Delivery
Looking for something to dip your those tortilla chips in? This Austin-made dip was created by an awesome family determined to create delicious and healthy dips. Their dips are plant-based with flavors like Cashew Queso, French Onion, and Jalapeno Pepper! They also make strawberry cream cheese that we love.
What's your favorite Austin-made product?
