Noon hits, it's a Wednesday, you're itching to get out of the office, and you don't know what to get for lunch...
You feel like you've tried every possible spot near you and you're sick of getting the same boring salad over and over again. This is a daily struggle we all face. Whether you want something light, quick, inexpensive, to-go, somewhere to take coworkers, or just a tasty meal to help make 5:00pm come a little faster, this handy guide we put together has got just the place for you. Scroll down to find your neck of the woods and save this page for future reference :)
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photo via Local Foods facebook
DOWNTOWN
Local Foods | Fresh sandwiches, salads, soups, and seasonal sides.
Sapori Italian Roots | Casual, traditional Italian food (opens at 11am Tuesday - Saturday)
Fareground | Food hall with 4 eateries, 2 bars, local specialty retail, and all-day coffee.
Meat & Bread | Simple, fast & delicious sandwiches.
Favorite Pizza | NY-style slices of pizza, subs, salads, and desserts.
Walton's Fancy & Staple | Gourmet deli with sandwiches on fresh-baked bread, salads, and sweet treats.
Little Swedish Hill | Bakery and deli with made-to-order sandwiches with local meats & cheeses.
Malibu Poke | Fresh, sashimi grade, Southern California-inspired poke bowls.
Turf N' Surf Po Boy | Fresh seafood, Po Boys, tacos, and salads.
Texas Chili Parlor | Tex-Mex, chili, and burgers.
Fresh Gyro Halal | Food truck with falafel, gyros, and salads.
Mai Thai | Authentic Thai cuisine.
Casino El Camino | Bar & Grill with huge, juicy burgers.
Better Half Coffee & Cocktails | All-day cafe.
Clay Pit | Contemporary Indian cuisine.
Eureka! | Burgers, sandwiches, salads, craft beers, and small-batch whiskeys.
Moonshine Patio Bar & Grill | Classic American comfort food.
Phoebe's Diner | 50's style diner serving American classics.
Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken | Spicy fried chicken and comfort sides.
Cooper's Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que | Classic BBQ joint.
Forthright Cafe | New American Cafe with coffee, cocktails, and happy hour specials.
Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls | Maine-style lobster rolls.
Flower Child | Healthy eatery with customizable bowls, wraps, and salads.
Modern Market | Clean and healthy salads, sandwiches, protein bowls, pizza, soups, and more made from scratch.
Taco Deli | Large selection of breakfast and lunch tacos as well as specials.
P. Terry's Burger Stand | All-natural burgers and fresh-cut fries.
sweetgreen | Build your own salads and bowls.
Cava | Healthy, fast-casual customizable Mediterranean salads, pitas, and bowls.
Happy Chicks | Fried chicken, scratch-made sides, and sauces.
Thundercloud Subs | Fresh and fast local sub shop.
JuiceLand | Smoothies, juices, superfood bowls, lattes, and healthy meals to-go.
The Soup Peddler | Soups, grilled cheeses, fresh juices, superfood smoothies, and fresh salads.
Chi' Lantro | Korean BBQ-Tex-Mex fusion bowls, salads, wraps, kimchi fries, and more.
Torchy's Tacos | Breakfast and lunch tacos, queso, burritos, salads, and more.
Royal Blue Grocery | Neighborhood bodega with house-made sandwiches, weekly lunch specials, and grab ‘n go items.
Jo's Coffee Downtown | Classic American comfort food
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photo via Poke-Poke Facebook
SOUTH AUSTIN
Pinthouse Pizza | Pizzas, apps, salads, and lunch specials.
The Little Darlin' | Neighborhood bar serving great global bistro fare with a large outdoor space.
Tiny Grocers | Delicatessen and small, local, organic market.
Joann's Fine Foods | Neighborhood cafe serving Tex-Mex and diner classics.
Barley Bean Cafe | Coffee shop, bakery, and roastery serving breakfast and lunch.
Muse Fusion + Sushi | Classic nigiri, rolls, bento boxes, and noodles.
Casper Fermentables | Sourdough bagels, toasts, sandwiches, baked goods, and kombucha.
Vinaigrette | Design-your-own salads, soups, and sandwiches.
Bouldin Creek Cafe | Bohemian Cafe serving hearty, meatless dishes.
Terry Black's BBQ | Pit-smoked meats and housemade sides.
Poke-Poke | Build-your-own poke bowls.
Wholly Cow Burgers | Burger joint & market with hand-cut fries and farm-fresh produce.
Elizabeth Street Cafe | Vietnamese cafe and French bakery.
Loro | Asian smokehouse merged with Texas BBQ joint.
Cypress Grill | Louisiana-style cafe.
888 Pan Asian | Authentic Vietnamese, Thai, and Chinese food.
Tucci's Southside Subs | East Coast style subs served on homemade hoagie rolls.
Habanero Mexican Cafe | Family-owned Mexican restaurant with all-day breakfast and lunch specials.
Thicket Food Park | Food truck park with fresh pasta, tacos, coffee, and more.
Evangeline Cafe | Cajun-Creole restaurant.
Phoebe's Diner | 50's style diner serving American classics.
Two Hands | Australian-inspired cafe serving all-day breakfast and brunch dishes.
Phoenicia Bakery and Deli | Mediterranean market, bakery, and deli.
Proud Mary Coffee | Brunch specialties and deluxe pour-over coffees.
Bluefin Sushi & Ramen | Sushi, sashimi, rolls, poke bowls, and bento box lunch specials.
Fresa's Chicken al Carbon | Wood-Grilled chicken, steak, and shrimp as well as tacos, salads, and more.
Nasha | Tex-Mex Indian fusion.
Picnik | Gluten-free, healthy food with coffees and elevated cocktails.
Kerbey Lane Cafe | All-day cafe serving everything from pancakes to salads to queso.
Snarf's Sandwiches | Made-to-order sandwiches
Taco Deli | Large selection of breakfast and lunch tacos as well as specials.
P. Terry's Burger Stand | All-natural burgers and fresh-cut fries.
sweetgreen | Build your own salads and bowls.
Cava | Healthy, fast-casual customizable Mediterranean salads, pitas, and bowls.
Home Slice Pizza | NY-style pizza by the pie or slice, subs, calzones, and salads.
Hopdoddy | Hand-crafted burgers, fries, shakes, and more.
Easy Tiger | Bakeshop and beer garden serving sandwiches, sausages, pretzels, and pastries.
Thundercloud Subs | Fresh and fast local sub shop.
JuiceLand | Smoothies, juices, superfood bowls, lattes, and healthy meals to-go.
The Soup Peddler | Soups, grilled cheeses, fresh juices, superfood smoothies, and fresh salads.
Chi' Lantro | Korean BBQ-Tex-Mex fusion bowls, salads, wraps, kimchi fries, and more.
Ramen Tatsuya | Authentic ramen specializing in pork, chicken, and veggie broths.
Cabo Bob's | Build-your-own burritos, tacos, bowls, salads, nachos, and quesadillas.
Torchy's Tacos | Breakfast and lunch tacos, queso, burritos, salads, and more.
MAD Greens | Salads, wraps, grain bowls, and fresh juices.
T'so Chinese | Takeout and delivery Chinese food.
Jo's Coffee South Congress | Sandwiches, tacos, and wraps
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photo via Cuantos Tacos facebook
EAST AUSTIN
Austin Daily Press | Creative gourmet sandwiches.
Paperboy | Breakfast, brunch, and cocktails.
Dish Society | Farm-to-table eatery serving all-day American fare.
The Cavalier | Neighborhood bar serving Southern-inspired food.
Sour Duck Market | Casual American fare, market, and bar.
Rockstar Bagels | Housemade bagels, spreads, and breakfast sandwiches.
Franklin Barbecue | Brisket, pulled pork, and other smoked meats.
Hank's | Coffee shop and cafe.
La Barbecue | Counter service BBQ.
Kebabalicious | Turkish kebabs on wraps, rice bowls, or salads.
Cenote | All-day cafe with French pressed coffee, farm-fresh American eats & Texas craft beer.
1618 Asian Fusion | Vietnamese, Thai, Chinese, and Singaporean food.
Bird Bird Biscuit | House-made buttermilk biscuit sandwiches.
Nixta | Counter service tacos and tostadas.
Sawyer and Co. | Shrimp & grits, jambalaya, gumbos, and more.
Granny's Tacos | Burritos, breakfast tacos, tortas, tacos, and more.
Cuantos Tacos | Mexico City-style tacos and quesadillas.
Spicy Boys | Spicy fried chicken sandwiches.
Hillside Farmacy | Antique-chic eatery serving local foods, beers, and craft cocktails.
Lazarus | Brewery serving coffee, beer, and tacos.
Casa Colombia | Scratch kitchen serving South American food.
Lou's Eastside | Sandwiches, chicken, and beer.
Sweet Chive | Homemade dumplings, sushi, rice and noodle bowls, and more.
Industry | Apps, tacos, bowls, sandwiches, salads, and more.
Nasha | Tex-Mex Indian fusion.
Counter Cafe | American diner serving fresh, local, and organic food.
Blenders & Bowls | Açaí & pitaya bowls, smoothies, superfoods toast, and more.
P. Terry's Burger Stand | All-natural burgers and fresh-cut fries.
sweetgreen | Build your own salads and bowls.
Hopdoddy | Hand-crafted burgers, fries, shakes, and more.
Thundercloud Subs | Fresh and fast local sub shop.
JuiceLand | Smoothies, juices, superfood bowls, lattes, and healthy meals to-go.
The Soup Peddler | Soups, grilled cheeses, fresh juices, superfood smoothies, and fresh salads.
Chi' Lantro | Korean BBQ-Tex-Mex fusion bowls, salads, wraps, kimchi fries, and more.
Ramen Tatsuya | Authentic ramen specializing in pork, chicken, and veggie broths.
Torchy's Tacos | Breakfast and lunch tacos, queso, burritos, salads, and more.
Royal Blue Grocery | Neighborhood bodega with house-made sandwiches, weekly lunch specials, and grab ‘n go items.
T'so Chinese | Takeout and delivery Chinese food.
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photo via Nervous Charlie's
CENTRAL/NORTH AUSTIN
Pinthouse Pizza | Pizzas, apps, salads, and lunch specials.
Uncle Nicky's | All-day Italian cafe with coffee, pastries, and cocktails.
Nervous Charlie's Bagels | Bagel sandwiches and bagels with a variety of cream cheeses.
Texas French Bread | Bakery and cafe with sandwiches, salads, soups, and pastries.
épicerie | French-American farm-to-table comfort food with gourmet groceries.
FoodHeads | Cafe with housemade soups, sandwiches, and iced teas.
Jinya Ramen Bar | Slow-cooked ramen, small plates, and craft beer.
Little Deli & Pizzeria | Northeastern-style deli sandwiches on homemade bread and pizza.
Sugar Pine | Japanese-inspired cuisine serving bento-style meals and onigiri.
Garbo's Lobster | New England-style food serving fresh Maine lobster rolls and more.
JewBoy Burgers | Burgers, burritos, latkes, and more.
Spread & Co. | Cheese boards, burgers, sandwiches, breakfast dishes, and pastries.
Phoenicia Bakery and Deli | Mediterranean market, bakery, and deli.
Fresa's Chicken al Carbon | Wood-Grilled chicken, steak, and shrimp as well as tacos, salads, and more.
Snarf's Sandwiches | Made-to-order sandwiches
Counter Cafe | American diner serving fresh, local, and organic food.
Stiles Switch BBQ | BBQ joint with smoked meats and local draft beer.
Honest Mary's | Fast-casual, build-your-own healthy bowls and salads.
Pita Fusion | Customizable pita sandwiches.
Culinary Dropout | British-style gastropub with comfort food and cocktails.
Picnik | Gluten-free, healthy food with coffees and elevated cocktails.
Jack Allen's Kitchen | Southern-inspired, farm-to-table sandwiches, tacos, salads, and more.
Flower Child | Healthy eatery with customizable bowls, wraps, and salads.
Modern Market | Clean and healthy salads, sandwiches, protein bowls, pizza, soups, and more made from scratch.
Taco Deli | Large selection of breakfast and lunch tacos as well as specials.
Blenders & Bowls | Açaí & pitaya bowls, smoothies, superfoods toast, and more.
P. Terry's Burger Stand | All-natural burgers and fresh-cut fries.
Kerbey Lane Cafe | All-day cafe serving everything from pancakes to salads to queso.
sweetgreen | Build your own salads and bowls.
Cava | Healthy, fast-casual customizable Mediterranean salads, pitas, and bowls.
Home Slice Pizza | NY-style pizza by the pie or slice, subs, calzones, and salads.
Hopdoddy | Hand-crafted burgers, fries, shakes, and more.
Happy Chicks | Fried chicken, scratch-made sides, and sauces.
Easy Tiger | Bakeshop and beer garden serving sandwiches, sausages, pretzels, and pastries.
Thundercloud Subs | Fresh and fast local sub shop.
JuiceLand | Smoothies, juices, superfood bowls, lattes, and healthy meals to-go.
Chi' Lantro | Korean BBQ-Tex-Mex fusion bowls, salads, wraps, kimchi fries, and more.
Ramen Tatsuya | Authentic ramen specializing in pork, chicken, and veggie broths.
Cabo Bob's | Build-your-own burritos, tacos, bowls, salads, nachos, and quesadillas.
Torchy's Tacos | Breakfast and lunch tacos, queso, burritos, salads, and more.
MAD Greens | Salads, wraps, grain bowls, and fresh juices.
T'so Chinese | Takeout and delivery Chinese food.
Jo's Coffee West Campus | Sandwiches, tacos, and wraps
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photo via Blue Dahlia Facebook
WEST AUSTIN
Texas Honey Ham | Counter-service sandwiches, signature ham, breakfast tacos, and more.
Food Food | Sandwich shop with house-made soups, entrees, desserts, and salads.
Mozart's Coffee Roasters | Lakeside coffee shop serving smoothies, pastries, breakfast tacos, empanadas and more.
Jade Restaurant | Asian fusion serving Chinese, Japanese, and Vietnamese flavors.
Baldinucci Pizza | Roman and New York-style pizzas and salads.
Poke House Westlake | Fresh, fast, delicious poke.
Jack Allen's Kitchen | Southern-inspired, farm-to-table sandwiches, tacos, salads, and more.
Saffron | Casual Indian cuisine.
Grove Wine Bar and Kitchen | Texas wine bar and restaurant with New American cuisine.
Las Palomas | Family-run authentic Meixcan cuisine.
Marye's Gourmet Pizza | Homemade pizzas, salads, and sandwiches.
Chinatown Westlake | Fusion Asian cuisine, sushi, and full bar.
Trianon Coffee | Cafe featuring coffee drinks, sandwiches, bagels, breakfast tacos, and baked goods.
Kerbey Lane Cafe | All-day cafe serving everything from pancakes to salads to queso.
Flower Child | Healthy eatery with customizable bowls, wraps, and salads.
Modern Market | Clean and healthy salads, sandwiches, protein bowls, pizza, soups, and more made from scratch.
Taco Deli | Large selection of breakfast and lunch tacos as well as specials.
Blenders & Bowls | Açaí & pitaya bowls, smoothies, superfoods toast, and more.
P. Terry's Burger Stand | All-natural burgers and fresh-cut fries.
Cava | Healthy, fast-casual customizable Mediterranean salads, pitas, and bowls.
Thundercloud Subs | Fresh and fast local sub shop.
JuiceLand | Smoothies, juices, superfood bowls, lattes, and healthy meals to-go.
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