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    Knuckle Sandwich

    4.3 (46 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Allie H.

    Mayyyyyy not have waited long enough to take the picture. This is a super good sandwich! Got the caprese and it was delicious. Service is so friendly and fast. Would def come again

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    Marty B.

    Cane across this via Yelp. Was well worth the 20 minute drive. Absolutely one amazing g sandwich. A definitely must try.

    Knuckle Sandwich & Lamb Sammie
    Daniel S.

    Tucked next to Ants Beer Cave in the St. Elmo district this food truck is serving up some of the best sandwiches in Austin. After a few games of pickleball I was starving and decided to give it a try. The lamb sandwich caught my eye which was super flavorful and herbaceous. I skipped the beets, but it still hit the spot and paired perfectly with a cold beer. My friend got the Knuckle Sandwich and wow. Think Italian sub on steroids with a crispy parmesan layer that adds the perfect crunch. Only downside? The price. These sandwiches run over $20 and while they're delicious that price point makes it hard to justify on the regular. Still I'd definitely stop by again when I'm in the area. Worth a visit if you're nearby and craving something bold and satisfying!

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    Freya D.

    OMG this is the BEST sandwich I've ever had. It's so delicious and full of flavor. I live in San Antonio, and whenever I go to Austin this place is my first stop for lunch.

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    Natalie F.

    After seeing this sandwich shop all over my feed, I finally stopped by and it delivered. The vibe is very East Coast deli meets bodega, and the attention to detail is real. We went with the Knuckle Sandwich, and it was a knockout. The bread was perfection -- that crisp-chewy balance you hope for but rarely get. Piled high with Olympia Provisions mortadella, capicola, and salami, the meat was top-notch and generously portioned. The toppings took it over the top: Mamma Lil's peppers (iykyk), crisp shredduce, punchy onion, savory parm crisp, amba aioli, and a za'atar vinaigrette that brought a wild, flavorful twist. This place isn't just hype, it's genuinely bringing something fresh to the sandwich game. Highly recommend if you're craving a deli-style sandwich with serious flavor and a modern spin.

    The fresh herbs were a bit excessive on the lamb sammie.  Would have liked the lamb to be the dominant flavor, not the mint.
    Edward G.

    I recently tried Knuckle Sandwich and ordered the Lamb Sammie along with the chickpea tots. Unfortunately, it wasn't quite what I was hoping for, especially at the price point. The sandwich had potential, but the balance of flavors was off. The bread leaned heavily into za'atar seasoning, and while I appreciate fresh herbs, the mint was completely overpowering. I know lamb and mint are a classic pairing, but in this case, it felt like I was biting into a mint sandwich with a side of lamb--those flavors should have been infused into the meat rather than dominating the toppings. The chickpea bites were actually great, crispy outside, soft inside, and well-seasoned, but you only get five for $5, which just doesn't sit right--$1 per tot feels excessive. That said, the sauces that came with them were excellent. The biggest drawback for me was the pricing. My total came out to $26 for a sandwich and chickpea tots, which is hard to justify for a food truck. I understand that's what they charge, but I can't see this becoming a regular go-to spot for most people. It seems more like a one-time try rather than a repeat destination. I'm giving 4 stars because the service was friendly, the food was edible, and I don't want to dock too much for cost--if people are willing to pay, then that's the price. I just personally don't think it's worth it.

    The way you should hide yourself because the sandwiches are too good. You don't want God to see.
    Erin S.

    What do you want in a sandwich? I will tell you right now. Integrity. And you're thinking to yourself right now? Well Erin, I don't know if I want a sandwich that tastes like integrity because I've never tasted that before. Well let me tell you right now you're going to get brave. You're going to get bold. You're going to go and eat one of the best Italian subs in Austin. The city is lacking greatly in great sandwiches. Knuckle sandwiches fills that Gap. You don't trust the random review? That might be a little sassy? How about the guys that worked at a Joe robichon? Is that fancy enough for your fancy pallet?? Because that's these guys. How about the meat taste like it was sliced in heaven. I don't care what God you follow, you better cover your face like you're eating the Ortolan Bunting. So he doesn't see. Because it is unworldly. Amazing.

    Scott S.

    I was excited to try Knuckle Sandwich after a ton of positive ink on social media & Austin food sites and such. So, I was prepared to be underwhelmed as it was hyped up. I thought it was really cool how they list where they source their food from, and 1/2 of the bread comes from Abby Jane (and they use the adjacent Barton Springs Mill for grain), so that pumped me up as Drip is my jam! Anyway, I took one look at my sandwich and I just kinda said, this looks impressive. And it only took one bite, and I was absolutely shocked. The sandwich was just incredible. I had the turkey one (and will be back for the others). I can't even tell you the last time I had bread like the bread they use. Fresh/crispy. It's hard to explain how good this sandwich is, and well worth the premium price you pay. I also had the Matzah Ball soup and it had this freshness to it and a great matzah ball that kinda took me back to my grandmas on Staten Island. However, it was a bit on the salty side for my taste. In contrast, I wish my Grandma would have used *any* salt in hers, but that's a story for another time. Lastly, I have to say the whole area, the brewery that Knuckle Sandwich is associated with is amazing. Benches to sit in (with heaters), indoor/outdoor pickleball courts, a pizza truck right next to it...and more broadly speaking the whole Yard is filled with food trucks, breweries, distilleries - just awesome. I will be back and this is one of the places i will bring friends/family visiting to show them how cool Austin is!

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    Misty M.

    This place is located in a cool spot, a strip of different places to visit, drinks, food and games. Went around 3pm on a Thursday, it was not busy. We had the knuckle sandwich with the salad. Both was awesome! The dressing on the salad is made in house, slightly sweet and tangy. Paired well with the veggies. I loved it! The sandwich was packed with protein and veggies. Bread was toasted. I had the 6 inch which was very filling and satisfying. Great customer service! Highly recommend.

    Pickled Beets
    Brittany E.

    I stopped at Knuckle Sandwich to pick up a couple of sammies for my friend and I. We decided to go with the OG Knuckle Sandwich and the Mushroom Reuben. I also got a side of the pickled beets. The beets had a great pickled flavor, but they were much more crunchy than I expected. I think my only recommendation for that would be to cook them a tad longer so they're a hair softer. But otherwise, I would order them again. The Mushroom Reuben was good. I think I prefer classic Reubens haha, but this is a great option for all you vegetarians out there. The Knuckle Sandwich is absolutely where it's at though. Think an Italian sandwich with a Middle Eastern spin. The za'atar vinaigrette added such an amazing flavor to a sandwich with fantastic bread, tasty meat, and a healthy amount of veggies. I look forward to trying their other sandwiches as well as eating another Knuckle Sandwich.

    Candice N.

    We shared a sandwich (the Italian) while hanging at Ant's Beer Cave and it was pretty good. The chickpea tots were to die for. I will def come back for those!

    Samantha F.

    heard a lot of great things about knuckle sandwich, and was actually pretty disappointed. The sandwich + chickpea bites were $26 total. I find the pricing absurd. However, the quality of the sandwich was also kind of a miss. The bread was great, and the actual meat was good -- but the sandwich is 70% lettuce and 30% meat. I think for a $19 sandwich (tax included) it should be filling and good. The service was great, the chickpea bites were fire and the place is super cool. Just think they either need to lower prices or up the food quality (quantity?).

    Knuckle sandwich and chickpea tots
    Brooke D.

    Me and my boyfriend finally tried out knuckle sandwich after seeing so much about it online but unfortunately we found it to be very disappointing. We came on a Friday afternoon for lunch and out of the four sandwiches on the menu, only two were available and that was the OG knuckle sandwich and their vegetarian option. It seems like they have an issue with keeping a good inventory level because I just went on their website to reference the menu and half of the items are out of stock at the moment which is weird considering how limited their menu is to begin with. The sandwich itself was pretty expensive. $22 for a full sub and $12 for a half sub. The sandwich was good but it did leave us disappointed overall for the price. We also ordered the chickpea tots which look so beautiful but were so deceiving . I added a pic of the inside of them so you can see the texture but it was very similar to the texture of a very mushy bread pudding. I am not one to be picky about texture but we both found it to be very off putting which is really sad because the flavor was there and they were fried perfectly. I will say that the service was great! Awesome staff and in a very cool area. I feel bad leaving a negative review because I don't very often but I would feel worse about not being honest.

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    Best sandwich in Austin. Try the knuckle sandwich first. It's incredible. The other ones are great too.

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    Got the knuckle sandwich and it was incredible! The parm crisps and vinegar and aioli are a perfect combo. Will definitely be back

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    The sandwich taste was pretty good but the bread tasted incredibly stale, for $18 after a tip for half a sandwich i wouldn't go back.

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    Best sandwiches in Austin by far. Super sophisticated flavor pairings! Using only the best meat from Olympia Provisions.

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