Austin is no Little Saigon so there are not a plethora of Bahn mi that you can choose from. That…read morebeing said Baguette House is all you need. It has been in Austin forever and the baguettes were fresh and perfectly baked. I normally have the #1 House Special Combination with the condiments on the side . Reasonable prices too!

Came with the family to this giant Asian shopping center that has a lot of Chinese and Vietnamese…read morerelated businesses and restaurants. I read the Yelp reviews before coming (more on this later). I only had the traditional bahn mi with three kinds of pork, including sliced and pate. The bahn mi was as it should be, a thinner sandwich bread, similar to a baguette but skinnier, with lightly pickled daikon and carrot, a cucumber, cilantro, and jalapeno. It was delicious. Which brings me to the Yelp reviews. A number of them are complaining that the bread isn't as large as a traditional French baguette. This is because a bahn mi doesn't traditionally have a larger sized baguette. A traditional bahn mi bread is inspired by a French baguette, because the sandwich is a fusion of French and Vietnamese cuisines, since the French colonized Vietnam and influenced some of their food and architecture. But it isn't traditionally as thick as a baguette, and is made of a mix of wheat and rice flour. The owner happened to be typing on his laptop and I talked to him about the bread. It is made in house, by him. It is made thin, but doesn't have rice flour. I was frankly grateful that it wasn't a normal sized baguette, because that would have scraped up my mouth and required having a lot more toppings to balance the ingredients with the bread, making a much larger sandwich than I would want to eat. In the US, a restaurant owner making a bahn mi often faces a choice between making their own bread in house, having a local bakery make it for them, or buying from a bakery that already makes French baguettes. So what people are used to eating isn't authentic, but is a cost-saving tradeoff made by using a regular French baguette, usually the cheapest of the options. So before you complain about the shape and size of the bread, please understand that this is closer to the real deal than you are used to and not a defect of the bahn mi bread served in this restaurant, despite being named "Baguette House". The rest of the sandwich is open to criticism and I agree with some that the pickled veg could have used more vinegar, but the bread was well-made, crunchy crispy outside, with a soft interior. Delish.

I came early in the morning for a coffee and a bagel thinking it was going to be skimpy and…read moreunderwhelming and I was totally wrong. I got a rosemary bagel w/ butter and veggie schmear the whole thing was super satisfying and filled with cream cheese! I saved half for the next day since it was so filling. The Vietnamese coffee was good as well, and had a quiet sweetness. I will be coming back for a nice treat before work downtown!

Rosen's has come a long way in a short time. They've quickly taken hold as the front runner in…read morelocal cafes and grocery stores, with multiple outposts for direct purchase, too. If it wasn't enough to get a dozen delivered straight to your door, they now have three (soon to be four) brick-and-mortar locations that are perpetually buzzing with hungry carbivores. Founder Tom Rosen has a simple formula for success, and is simply doing it right. The dough goes through a 48 hour fermenting and rising process to develop complex flavors, enhanced by the traditional addition of subtly sweet malt powder. Best of all, the everything bagels are double-seeded, tossed in the signature seasoning mixture on both sides to ensure no bald spots. Top and bottom halves are full coated for a serious flavor punch.

I have eaten at Ike's several times, both for work and with family. Over the years, I have tried a…read morevariety of their sandwiches, including meat, vegetarian, and vegan options. So far, I have not been disappointed by any of them. I especially wanted to highlight the Vegan Meatball Sandwich. If I had not known it was vegan, I would not have guessed it. The meatballs had great flavor and texture, and the sandwich was incredibly satisfying. The bread was one of my favorite parts. It was soft on the inside, slightly crispy on the outside, and had a subtle sweetness that perfectly balanced the savory ingredients. I was genuinely surprised by how much I enjoyed it. I also tried the BBQ Chicken Sandwich. Barbecue chicken is not usually something I order, but I decided to give it a try and was pleasantly surprised. It was flavorful, well balanced, and definitely something I would order again. I also want to mention that Ike's does a great job catering for large groups. We have used them for work events, and the ordering process was easy, the food arrived on time, and everything was well organized. The delivery option makes it especially convenient when feeding a larger group. Ike's continues to impress me with the quality, variety, and consistency of their sandwiches. Whether you are grabbing lunch for yourself, dining with family, or ordering for a group, they are a great choice.

You can't go wrong with Ike's and this location is no different. All of them are literally amazing…read more I mean who doesn't love a delicious and fresh sandwich? They've got veg and meat options, gluten-free, and so on. I love the DaVinci and recently shared one with my boyfriend. Salami, ham, turkey, and provolone piled high for one tasty sammy! I also really like the pesto and fried chicken sandwich. Woo-Wee!

Had the most Ahmazzing Naan Khatii ( South Asian cookies) from Heavens Bistro. Perfect for parties…read more! Must try, highly recommended!

I love going to Heaven's Bistro Bakery! It feels like you're going to a bakery gallery with all…read moredeftly constructed desserts, cookies and tasty treats. The desserts truly look like works of art. You are like a kid in a candy store in pure delight...you survey all your options...over and over again. Then, you spring into action. The resulting decision was to purchased three cookies (for the cookie monster aka the hubs) and two chicken kolaches (one for me and one for the hubs). Korena, the store manager, is always super nice and friendly. Love that she remembers me every time I visit the bakery... If you want to achieve bakery nervana...Heaven's Bistro Bakery is your answer...truly a little peace of heaven.

First time trying Snarf's Sandwiches and we were really impressed. I had the Italian with lettuce,…read moretomato, hot peppers, oil, and seasoning added. It was absolutely delicious. The 7-inch sandwich was filling because the bread is nice and wide, and everything tasted really fresh and high quality. We also had the rotisserie chicken and Swiss with added hot peppers, which was great too. The pickled peppers really add a lot to the sandwiches, they even sell jars of them at the counter. I also tried the potato salad, which had a creamy mustard style base with a little sweetness to it. Really good alongside a hot sandwich. The staff was friendly, the restaurant was clean and welcoming, and the overall atmosphere felt very inclusive. Great first experience and we'll definitely be back.

All the Employees were very nice and friendly and helpful the inside of the restaurant was nice…read more good size restaurant. they have Gender Neutral Restrooms the restrooms were clean. The Food was good. I had the Roast Beef and Sandwich Regular (12.25 i believe the price was) and my dad had the Corned Beef and Swiss (13.35 price i believe) anyway both sandwiches were good. we may not be back as the sandwiches were okay but pricey the Bread is good.

LOVE Snarfs! These sandwiches are super tasty. They have options for everyone with a huge menu…read more I've never once had a bad sandwich. The bread is toasty good and get the big pickle too.

Excellent sandwiches!! Had the California club, and it was very tasty. I love that they have…read morealfalfa Sprouts. Ingredients were fresh and had a good amount of meat.

This is a goodbye review to Hissy Fit, as I just found out that they closed. I tried their bear…read moreclaw and their famous buttermilk biscuits, and both were good! The bear claw is an almond pastry in the shape of a claw. It was sweet and strong in almond flavor, which is a good pairing with their lattes. The biscuit sandwich featured their famous biscuits and was really nice and buttery. Both items were quite filling for breakfast. I hope they are able to reopen somewhere else!

This has been on my list for awhile to come and try. Seating set up is a bit different, you'll…read moreorder first at the counter and they assign a table. Bar seating is first come first serve and you do not need to wait in line. Learned that the hard way. Got the Old Fashion biscuit with maple sausage, egg and cheese and coffee. The sandwich was delightful. The biscuit was soft, buttery and flaky. I'm tempted to get one of the fresh baked biscuits..... Coffee was fine, nothing too fancy and hit the spot. I'd come back to try other items on the menu when in the neighborhood.

Very underrated and somewhat hidden Vietnamese restaurant…read more The sandwiches (bahn mi) are excellent. The bread is the only thing normal good while everything else is excellent. The veggie bowl is wonderfully fresh and reminded us of food in Vietnam. Service is very attentive and the inside is nice. There's even a full bar with fun cocktails. Parking is super easy.

One of the worst dining experiences ever. Came here for our…read morelunch break from work, wanting to try a new place. Looked super good so we were excited. We ended up ordering 2 drinks. 2 small bites and 2 unusual banh mi's. The drinks were good, then we got the small bites. Mango salad and shrimp skewers. we got the salad first which had a horrible flavor that neither me or my boyfriend could do, so we set it aside. we did eat the crackers that came with it. it was good. Then we got the shrimp skewers, which came and looked black. We decided to give it a try anyways, it was horribly overcooked. like rubber wouldn't even describe it. so we didn't eat it either. i ate the cucumbers that came with it which were good. We finally got the banh mi's which were ok we ate it but nothing special. Then came the time when server came to ask if we're ready for check. We ended up mentioning that we hated the salad and the shrimp. still untouched on the table. she said to give her a moment. and we sat and waited for 10 minutes. while they were talking about us and them saying "they did touch the shrimp" (yes we took 2 bites to try it obviously, then we didn't touch it afterwards) finally after 10 minutes they bring us the check. which they didn't take anything off of. so we paid $70 for 2 banh mis. left hungry with a horrible experience. We were still thinking of coming back just to grab some drinks cause they looked good. but after voicing our complaints, then those complaints ignored. Never again. Horrible.

Tried the smash burger, corn and Mac n cheese... All phenomenal I never write review but had to for…read morethis one

This place is in a growing food truck park on McNeil. There's definitely been some turnover here,…read moreI've reviewed a couple spots that are no longer there, but I'm really hoping Si Baby-Q sticks around, it was great! Being the loose-cannon I am, I went to a barbecue trailer and ordered the smash burger, and it was excellent. The cheese was fully melted and gooey, the toppings worked well, and the patty had a subtle smokiness that reminded you this is coming from a BBQ joint. It came wrapped in foil paper, so everything steams together a bit, the bun compresses, and all the flavors meld, which to me is the right way to do a smash burger. The guy working was super friendly, greeted me right away, and even walked the food over after I'd wandered way down to some picnic tables since the park is huge now. No fries yet, but they said they're working on smoked chips, which feels very on-brand and earns extra points for sticking with the things-that-can-be-smoked theme.

Dia's is a great local market! They have a wide selection of craft beers, wine and nonalcoholic…read morebeverages. They offer home-baked goods and have quite the Rice Krispie selection. The staff is friendly and helpful, making sure that we knew about Thursday night movie night. Tons of local products and the prices are fair. Clean, well-organized. Great place!

They got pretty good sandwiches options and nice curation of products…read more There are two things I wish they would make better: - it smells super strong in there because of the grill and oil smoking. If you walk in even for 3 mins, your clothes will reek of oil and meaty smoky mell. - some of their produce/fresh products are on their way out/at times expired like milk. Its unfortunate because their prices are much higher than a standard grocery store.