Austin Java
With five locations, including one at City Hall and Austin's airport, this warm local chain has more to offer than a latte. The lunch specials include a delicious pasta and soup combo, and breakfast is served all day The Lamar and 12th street location is a favorite among locals with its cottage feel and wood floors and indie-minded staff. The granola or gingerbread pancakes are wildly popular.
Austin Java(5 Locations)
1206 Parkway @ 12th & Lamar
Austin, Tx. 78704
(512) 476-1829
www.austinjava.com
El Chile
Since its east side Austin inception in 2003, El Chile has grown quickly in clientele and national praise. El Chile marketing and special events director, Maribel Rivero said in a recent phone interview, "Our house salsa won 1st Place in Austin Chronicle's hot salsa festival, and according to the Wall Street Journal we have the 'Perfect Nacho.'" Playboy magazine also ranked its Michelada drink as tops.
El Chile (3 Locations)
1809 Manor Rd
Austin, TX 78722
(512) 457 9900
www.elchilecafe.com
Katz's Deli
An Austin staple, this 24/7 deli is located in the warehouse district on West 6th Street. With New York City apparel all over the walls you definitely feel you are in an old school deli. The menu is massive from Kosher-Style Knockwurst to Kosher-Style Tacos. That's right, Tacos con salami.
Katz's Deli
618 W 6th Street
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 472-2037
www.katzsneverkloses.com
Red House Pizzeria
Located in east Austin, the chill ambience has an eclectic following from young hipsters to Latino families. According to Red House's marketing and special events director, Maribel Rivero, "our margherita pizza is our number one seller and sausage and peppers pizza our number two...all on thin crust." Also being so close to UT of Austin the pizzeria gets a lot of student patrons as well.
Red House Pizzeria
1917 Manor Road
Austin, Tx. 78722
(512) 391 9500
www.redhousepizza.com
