You know me and my review drafts...maybe you don't. That's ok. I've got a lot that I'm working…read morethrough. My most recent visit today (8/9/26) reminded me to finish writing this. Anyway... Started coming here two years ago when relocating to the neighborhood from Pittsburgh. While it's a chain (shops in Cali, this one, and I believe one in Pflugerville), the quality of the food that comes out is far from institutionalized corporate chain junk. Everything is always fresh and made to order. The tabouleh is actually really decent. Grilled saffron chicken, saffron rice, perfectly seasoned and flavored. I usually get the chicken kebab plate. Other items I've had and can recommend are the wraps (usually go with building my own), I also really love the steak and chimichurri bowl. My boyfriend is crazy about the kebab fries, falafel, and different bowls as well as wraps and platter dishes. I'll often add a side of grilled veggies to my order (peppers, zucchini, etc.). Huge portions always means leftovers when not sharing a meal with my boyfriend. It's a convenient location for us especially if we're taking big walks and want to fuel up beforehand or fill up afterwards. Counter service is helpful and friendly. Modern cafe-style decor with high-top tables, metal stools. Never a bad experience.

The food here is consistently delicious and well-portioned for the price. Highlights are the super…read moreduper wrap (as big as my forearm), the crave fries, and falafel. This is my default spot when I don't want to think about what to get, and beats the neighboring Chipotle any day. No notes. Shoutout to Julio and the rest of the staff for the genuinely cheerful service that keeps me coming back for more and leaving with a smile.

Quick service restaurant where you can grab food to go or dine in. Place your order, pay, and…read morethey'll bring you your food. Indoor and outdoor seating options available. I like their patio, it's covered with alot of greenery. The food is hot and flavorful. I ordered a migas taco and it was so stuffed, they give you a fork with it! That's great in my book! I also had some queso and it was queso blanco with mild flavor but just right. The chips are fresh and pair perfect. They have red and green salsa options. They also have a lunch menu with alcoholic and non alcoholic drink options.

Everything's great except there's really bad smell while entering the door from backside, not sure…read morewhich business is responsible for the unpleasant odor but it's pretty bad :( Neat and clean store with hard working staffs with smiling welcome. *Happy Hour: Deal 1: on Mon - Tues 7am-4pm $2 Drip Coffee $3 Cold Brew Coffee happy hour for deals below are 3pm-Close on the mentioned days: Deal 2: Thu $5 off burgers Deal 3: Fri 50% off Frozens Deal 4: Sat days 3pm- Close and on Mon, Tues 2pm - Close and Wed-Fri 3pm-6pm $10 cocktails $5 drafts $2 off wings, fries, chips and dips Environment friendliness - doesn't have separate recycle bins - minor thing since their drinks are not expensive: doesn't have BYO / Personal cup discount Pros - has few tall seats around the bar, has outlets - plenty of regular seats, outside has huge space, open seating - easily can accommodate large groups, events - wifi (details below) and restrooms - has some seating on the back to enjoy during nice weather Cons - not many tall seats in comfy setting WiFi SSID: Cenote Guest Wifi password: espressomartini

Note: This review is about a DoorDash order. Today, we enjoyed the avocado hummus (without corn…read morerelish), the chicken plate with brown rice and broccoli, the salmon plate with cauliflower risotto and roasted vegetables, and the fruit stand without tajin. We also added chicken to the chicken dish. I think I might have discovered my new favorite restaurant in Austin! The cauliflower risotto is truly unique, and I can't believe it's vegan--it's so smooth that it tastes just like it's made with dairy. Eating such healthy food makes me really happy. I can't wait to try more delicious items from their menu!

As always flowerchild is a good, healthy and flavorful. Such a good portion size for lunch and…read moredoesn't leave me with the afternoon grogginess. Cute interior and patio area with umbrellas for shade in the Austin summer heat, service isn't really big here which isn't a problem for me. Someone takes your order and brings your food, there's not much in between. If you work downtown, this is the perfect place to recharge midday.

Its pretty rare that I leave my plate empty, but this is by far one of the best if not the best…read morebrunch places I have visited. Our sever Madison was extremely welcoming and friendly and it's complemented with delicious chicken and biscuits. If you're in Austin this place is a must visit.

What's the best brunch spot in Austin? Some say that spot might be Paperboy. It must be up to me to…read morecome to that conclusion. My beautiful girlfriend, traveling home from Vancouver, had a morning layover in Austin just recently on a weekday, and I got us a reservation to Paperboy East. Compared to the weekends, their schedule was a lot more open. On the weekends it can be nearly impossible to get a spot unless it's a few weeks in advance. We had a reservation at 8 am right when they opened, and when we walked in, we were seated immediately. The place looks like a modern twist on the old-school diners your grandparents love. There's also an upstairs and downstairs patio. Plenty of space! We were sat at one of the two-person tables. To start, I ordered their house drip coffee while my girlfriend got their "Lil Remi," an iced cappuccino with salted caramel. The black coffee was excellent and flavorful, while my girlfriend thought her Lil Remi was like a milkier shaken espresso that she really liked. From their starters, we ordered their Blueberry Lemon Pop Tart to share. I am a sucker for a homemade Pop Tart, and the jam on the inside was extremely fresh, and the icing and crust of the Pop Tart itself was sturdy and full of flavor. For our entrees, I ordered their Texas Hash with added avocado while my girlfriend ordered their famous Paperboy Pancake with chocolate chips as a full breakfast with bacon and two over-hard eggs. It wasn't a long wait at all to get our food. The Texas hash looked great and was presented quite nicely, which is a shame because I immediately proceeded to mash it all together to make sure every bite had a perfect balance of the roasted pork, sweet potatoes, egg, and avocado. It was very filling and substantial, which is great because I needed it to last me up to dinner. The pancake is the star of the show and is worth the order alone. The flying saucer they serve rises like a cake in the oven and is extremely fluffy. She was surprised with how it was a traditional pancake but loved how moist it was for its size. A perfect pancake to her. A perfect pancake to me because she couldn't finish it, so I took it to go and ate the last few bites immediately after dropping her off at the airport. For being an upscale diner in the prime area of Austin, I knew Paperboy was going to be pricey, but I honestly thought that it would crack $100 before tip between the two of us. I was very happy to see it was not even close to that and cost us about $80 with tip. To me, that felt fair for Austin, and I would pay that price any day of the week for a breakfast like we had. I've had a few of the locally owned brunch and breakfast spots in Austin and concur with the masses that this sits strongly at the top of the list. Best pancakes, best atmosphere, and the best times. RIYL: Good vibes served with maple syrup

Nice sandwiches in a nice spot. Lots of beer on the menu…read more This is where you get a medium to small sandwich to snack through the day. They play sports on the tv if you are into that. No tv outside though.

SUPER chill, friendly, fun atmosphere. Cobb salad was so so so good! AND a very generous portion…read more Rainstorm prevented patio hangout, but still a great experience! Driving, so didn't get to experience an adult beverage though.

What a fabulous restaurant! Excellent service, great fun atmosphere. Came over for lunch and the…read morefood was excellent. I would eat here again for sure.

I get to the counter and there are five tables open. I request a table, and she tells me there will…read morebe a 15-minute wait. I stand there for 10 minutes, looking like an idiot, before finally asking why I can't sit at one of the open tables. She explains that some of the tables are for parties of three or four, which I completely understand. But there were still tables available, and I was told there was a wait for seemingly no reason. I've now been sitting at my table for 30 minutes, and no one has used those other tables. What makes it worse is that she was smiling the entire time while I was standing there waiting. The whole interaction came across as unnecessarily rude and dismissive. 8/14/2026 12:24pm

I've been to local foods twice and both times the food is fresh, the atmosphere is clean with good…read morevibes, and I leave with a happy belly to wrap it up. The first time I came the line for lunch was long and took a little while to get our food about 30mins. This second time I came in we were able to walk right in and order our food! The cashier was friendly and quick. For my vegetarians this place has food that is healthy, vegetables heavy AND DOESN'T lack flavor. Another cool thing about the restaurant is that the menu rotates due to the utilization of local grown foods in the area.

Ok let me tell ya I am a local goods STAN…read more Only dropped a star because I can't whole heartedly stand behind all the items on the menu.. I was disappointed with the chicken Caesar wrap which all of the food influencers have been pushing. The crunchy chicken sandwich is forever that GIRL tho.

Great salad spot! Came here on a Sunday around 6pm for dinner with a group of 4 and got seated…read moreright away. It wasn't too busy but most of the outdoor tables were taken, although there was plenty of indoor seating available when we visited. We went family style on a bunch of sides including Erin's Mac & Cheese, Korean-Style Chicken Wings, and Kale Fritters. All pretty good. I ordered the Tuna Salad Salad for myself which was good. There were so many to choose from it was difficult to decide. Will definitely be back to try some of the other options!

This was my first time visiting Vinaigrette in Austin, and I went on a weeknight with my sister. I…read moredidn't realize just how many salads they offer, but I really appreciated that tofu is available as a protein option. What especially caught my attention--perfect for a cool winter evening in Texas--was their mushroom stew with a vegan miso base. We ordered cups of the vegan mushroom stew to start, along with one of the seasonal specials, the yam string fries, and a shared plate of grilled tofu. The mushroom stew was very umami-forward, filled with miso broth and a variety of mushrooms. While it was comforting, it felt like it needed a bit more seasoning--either spice or salt--to really elevate it. I was also expecting something thicker or creamier since it was labeled a "stew," but the base was quite runny and brothy with steamed mushrooms. The grilled tofu was decent, with a nice color on the outside, though it was soft and could have used more flavor. The yam string fries were almost comically thin--extremely shoestring. Dipping them into sauce was a challenge because they were so tiny, but it was still fun to eat them while chatting. What really stood out was the atmosphere. The dining area is comfy and cozy, and the colorful wall décor adds a lot of character. It's a welcoming, relaxed space right on Congress. Overall, Vinaigrette is a cozy Austin spot with casual yet slightly upscale vibes, offering healthy salad, soup, and sandwich options. If that's what you're looking for, it's definitely worth a visit.