One of my favorite sandwich spots in Austin, hands down. The Knuckle Sandwich is easily my favorite sandwich in the city -- packed with flavor, satisfying every time, and most importantly, consistently good no matter when I go. That consistency is what really keeps me coming back. You know exactly what you're getting, and it always delivers. Austin has no shortage of food trucks, but this one definitely stands out if you're craving a solid sandwich that actually lives up to the hype. read more

Seriously the most amazing sandwhiches!!! I came the first day to look and it was closed, came back the 2nd day twice and then brought it home to family. We seriously love Diana for her recommendation got the knuckle and the veggies. Knuckles was perfect lettuce and perfect meat ratio. Not too much lettuce and very generous with meat. The cheese crisps was so so so so good and just made the perfect crunch. The veggie though was so so amazing I have never had such an amazing artichoke sandwhich it was so good. If your taking it to GO and eating later let them know and they will pack the soggy stuff separately. Once again we are in love with this sandwhich and its definetly a must ever time in Austin. Thank you Diana and team for the best sandwhich ever ! read more

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 read more

Knuckle Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Austin, Texas

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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. read more

Knuckle Sandwich - Knuckle sandwich with the knuckle sandwich salad - Sandwiches Near Me - Austin, Texas

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

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! read more

Knuckle Sandwich - Knuckle Sandwich & Lamb Sammie - Sandwiches Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Knuckle Sandwich is located inside Ants Beer Cave, and they boast offering East Coast-style sandwiches. Well, I am from the East Coast and always come into such things with the "I'll be the judge of that" attitude. So, with that said, they pretty much nail it with the East Coast thing. The actual Knuckle Sandwich itself consists of Italian meats, peppers, lettuce, onions, and aioli. You know what makes it stand out and super fab? The sandwich is topped with Parmesan crisps. Oh, heck yes! All piled on a herbed sub roll with mad freshness. They get a B+ for sure! read more

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. read more

Knuckle Sandwich - Knuckle sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Austin, Texas

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. read more

Knuckle Sandwich - The fresh herbs were a bit excessive on the lamb sammie. Would have liked the lamb to be the dominant flavor, not the mint. - Sandwiches Near Me - Austin, Texas

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.

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. read more

Knuckle Sandwich - The way you should hide yourself because the sandwiches are too good. You don't want God to see. - Sandwiches Near Me - Austin, Texas

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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! read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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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?). read more

Knuckle Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Austin, Texas

Got the turkey sandwich. It was excellent; juicy, fresh & flavorful (just wish it had lettuce because it was missing a crunch element) but I would NOT pay $23.45 for a 12" thin sandwich again. I just can't justify it. read more

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. read more

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Wow! Just wow! Try the chickpea tots. If you do nothing else you have to try these. They are great by themselves or with the sauces they come with. I had the lamb sandwich. It was rich and delicious. Not for the faint of heart. An explosion of flavors with every bite. I hear from coworkers the Italian sandwich is even better (not sure it's possible. Guess I'll have to go back. On top of this the staff is very friendly and helpful with questions. read more

Knuckle Sandwich - Lamb sandwich with chickpea tots - Sandwiches Near Me - Austin, Texas

knuckle sandwich was about as big as my knuckle. Don't get me wrong it was a very delicious sandwich! It was kind of smallish. I know I'm not an influencer or a foodie person (at least not a famous one) but damn why they do me like this? For $20 I'd've expected more volume. Didn't even get the little parm crunchy. Peroni was good with it, 5 Stars for the beer working so well with it. read more

Knuckle Sandwich - The signature sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Austin, Texas

Yummy! Wish there were more options but I also totally understand given it being a truck. I got the knuckle sandwich and it was great. The bread is the star of the show but the flavors were a close second. Plus the staff was nice and offered to bring to me in the AC. Can't wait to see where this place goes! read more

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Great sandwich find in Austin! Bread toasted kept great texture with the poppy seed bun! I got the Knuckle Sandwich and the Lamb Sammie. Both were very good but I would choose the Knuckle Sandwich 12inch next time over the lamb. The knuckle sandwich has some parm crips on there that provided great crunch! Plus the variety of meat and flavor profile of the sandwich was killer. Highly recommend this sandwich spot at Ants Beer cave! Such a cool vibe and great service. Food came out fairly quick. read more

Knuckle Sandwich - Lamb Sammie - Sandwiches Near Me - Austin, Texas

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This is such a good sub omfgggggg. The buns are toasted on top but soft at the same time??! The meat. The sauce. Purrrr so good. I ordered at the window and they brought it out to me which was cool. The patio is also cute it's next to a pickle ball court and it was fun to watch everyone playing lol. 10/10 read more

Knuckle Sandwich - 6 inch knuckle sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Austin, Texas

I love sandwiches. I will try any and every sandwich place people recommend. After living in Austin for 8 years, I can undoubtedly say this place has my favorite sandwich ever. The bread, the mile high stack of toppings and meat -- it's all so good. Worth the $$. Plus the service is top notch. Good people who make amazing food deserve to be supported! I've told everyone about this damn sandwich. read more

Have been before and enjoyed the knuckle sandwich. This time tried the lamb sammie and matzo ball soup. Surprisingly, the soup came loaded with cilantro. Never seen cilantro used in mb soup and for those of us with the genetic cilantro tastes like soap gene we look hard on menus to avoid it. At this place they don't mention cilantro in the soup but they do mention celery which seems wrong. Same with the sandwich. Says "herbs" but not cilantro while they do disclose cilantro elsewhere on the menu. Why hide it in some items but disclose on others? The chef is apparently sephardic but the matzo ball was not even tender or fluffy. Do sephardim prefer hard matzo balls with cilantro? The lamb in the Sammie was also dry. Prices are set for perfection$9 for cup of soup and $17 for sandwich. read more

The not so boring turkey was exactly that. If you love a Mediterranean flavor profile don't skip this! It had so much flavor. The knuckle sandwich was also good. I found myself thinking it was a little dry and needed more dressing but it came with some on the side, so you can always add more if you want. read more

Yes it's a sandwich truck, BUT they do those sandwiches with an intense love for flavor. The staff is quick and nice and will even bring the food to you table. Located in the ants courtyard so go ahead, place an order and then get a beer! read more

Hard to find an actually good sandwich in Austin. But look no further than this food truck! Only down side is limited menu but honestly, all the sandwhiches taste great! Quick order during the lunch rush read more

Knuckle Sandwich - The not boring Turkey sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Austin, Texas

Calling all Austin foodies, this place is the real deal! I ate the knuckle sandwich, perfectly cooked-fresh roll, thinly sliced Italian meats, and the flavors of the sandwich were just over the top. Haven't had a sandwich like this since New York City. Love this place, and you can order one of your favorite local beers next-door read more

My friend said this is the kind of sandwich you eat if you've just been dumped or you're going through it. Idk what that means exactly but I got the turkey sandwich and it was a vibe. Definitely one of the most innovative and exciting turkey sandwiches I've had in a long time. The amount of feta felt a little excessive to me but otherwise it was delicious. I bought a large and saved half for lunch the next day and I think it tasted even better after letting some of the flavors marinate. read more

This is one of the best sandwich spots in Austin. They are so flavorful and well made, you can tell a lot of thought was put into it. I've had the "lamb Sammie" and the "not so boring turkey", and both were fantastic! I'm reallyyyyy picky about my food and tend to prefer food that feels like it's from a true kitchen, and that's what these sandwiches taste like. Yes, the price is high than a normal sandwich but they put so much meat in there, I feel the price is justified. Other places put such a small amount of protein I'm half too annoyed to finish it, but that is not a problem here! read more

Great taste, but not enough meat for that price. The sub was mostly bread and shredded lettuce. It won't (and can't) become a staple. This isn't a high end, expensive ingredient sandwich to justify $25 per sub (including tip and tax). Thundercloud is definitely the better value by a mile. read more

For those who don't want to read much, I got the Turkey Sandwich and I definitely enjoyed it, but it is just too darn expensive to make any sort of regular thing , with tax and very small tip ($1.50) a (as in ONE) sandwich is $20. For those that want more details: I did think the Turkey Sandwich was very tasty. The bread is nice and crusty, although I wonder if this bread may have been slightly old, because even though I truly appreciate a good piece of bread (good bread should be crusty) this was even a bit hard for my taste. The flavors of the sandwich were good, it tasted like the Mozz and Parm they used was high quality. The sandwich was slightly "vinegary" for lack of a better term. I really like olives, I enjoy olive tapenade. I am not sure if it was the tapenade that gave it the slightly too sour/acidic flavor. Granted, both of these critiques are slightly nit-picky, but when you charge $17 for a sandwich, it better be damn near perfect. That brings me to my real point of contention with this place. If I could give a 3.5 star rating I would, again not because the sandwich wasn't good, but I find it to be somewhat audacious to charge $17 for a sandwich. This wasn't some huge sandwich, it didn't have any expensive prosciutto or cured meats or home made in house pastrami on it or anything. The ingredients were good, as far as I could tell, but at the end of the day, The Turkey Sandwich at Home Slice is on Par with this sandwich, a bit bigger than this sandwich (for the half size at Home Slice), and $5 less than this sandwich costs. The next step down from this or Home Slice would be Tucci's or Snarf's, and again, a sandwich at least the same size, the bread will not be as good as the bread here, but otherwise a similar quality sandwich, and again, about $5-$7 less than this sandwich (I don't know why you go to Snarf's or Tucci's when you can go to home slice for the same price, but if that is your thing...) Of course there is always the $6.99 Foot Long at Subway. The quality is of course no where near on par with this Sandwich, but you will get a whole lot more bang for your buck and you get the sandwich just how you want it basically. I was also still hungry after I ate the sandwich. Not starving or anything but not satiated either. I will say, I am not a small person, but I am also not huge, etc. Just a slightly bigger than average guy with a good appetite (like a lot of guys out there) So, just keep that in mind that in theory you aren't getting away from there with only ordering a sandwich and that being enough, especially if you've worked up an appetite playing pickle ball. They have some sides, but again, you are looking at spending between $5-$9 on a side, so a sandwich and a side on the low end is going to cost you about $23 plus tax and tip. I don't know about you, but that feels like a lot of money for a sandwich and a side to me. I like that I can order ahead through square but they do not make it easy to find their square site. I have only been able to get to it by first going to their instagram. If you google it, the square site address that google has actually takes you to a pizza place. If you are playing pickle ball down here or at one of the bars, this food truck is certainly a good one with a quality product, just be prepared to spend a good bit of money. I like the sandwich, and I imagine I will be back at some point, but it isn't one I will get often due to the price. read more

Wanna have fun? Order any sandwich, but don't look at the ingredients. After you eat that huge hunk of a sandwich, try guessing what all you tasted. Your taste buds have been doing summersaults after chasing its tail around thanks to all the flavors. Good luck guessing it all! read more

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

I just finished the Knuckle sandwich, and it was better than my 2nd wife !! I'm going back tomorrow to try something different. Nick was great too ! read more

Went yesterday and had the Knuckle Sandwich. Easily up there with Home Slice for the best Italian sammy in town. They told me it would be a 20 minute wait and it was closer to 40 but was still worth it. read more

Where do I start. Subway is better. Ordered the Knuckle sandwich. It took 30 minutes for a "sandwich" to come out. Finally after enough time I walked back up the window, the guy was like "uh what sandwich". They had my order sitting in the window. Why take your phone number at payment, if you don't send a text when ready. Why give out table markers if you don't leave the truck. Extremely frustrated and won't come back. read more

So good and unique. My husband has been back like 3 times for the knuckle sandwich lol! Food truck but there is indoor seating too.

My favorite sandwich in all of Austin. This is my favorite place to bring friends to whenever i'd like to show them good food and a chill time. Gilbert has been so cool to us and I can't thank him enough for that. Thank you Gilbert. read more