Spread & Co. has definitely become one of my favorite spots for a low key lunch. With limited table…read moreseating and a handful of bartops, it does feel a little busier on the weekends. I try to sneak in before the rush for my favorite brunch sandwich - the stracciatella and prosciutto. They offer incredibly fresh and high quality ingredients. I always peek at what they have for sale at the deli, everything looks amazing. The staff is friendly and don't ever seem overwhelmed when it's busier. Parking could be a little troublesome with the popular Vic and Al's and Dai Due right next door, but it's worth spinning the block a few times. Would highly recommend!

Overall I'm sitting at a 4.4 star rating. It's a cute place that also sells cheeses, breads, jams…read moreand other assorted items. The area is quite small but I went at 10:30 on a Tuesday and it wasn't too crowded. The front parking is horrid but there's also parking in the back. I tried the turkish eggs and the mortadella sandwich. We wanted to try the cookie as well but they unfortunately had sold out because of a large order before us. Very sad but maybe another time. Turkish eggs: 3.5/5 The eggs were perfectly cooked and the chili oil had nice garlic flavor. The bread was lovely quality. The sauce wasn't my favorite and I don't think it paired well together but it wasn't bad. Mortadella sandwich: 4.5/5 This was the star of the show. The bread is great and the pesto brightens the sandwich up. The arugula is a nice touch and the cheese is delicate. There's a ton of meat which I appreciated. There's one guy with a mustache who might have just been having a bad day but his energy was off putting, however all the other people were very nice.

After an amazing tasting last weekend on the Cheesy Boat Tour... we had to come to the shop, too,…read moreSHOP! We wanted to share June's Joy with our friends and family. Did you know if you swing by you can taste anything? Such a welcome place with the hum of excited cheese hunters and enthusiast! Cheeses, meats, jams, pickles, wine... you name it. Grey gave us an amazing shopping experience and we ended up taking home an unexpected haul for a great night with friends.

A friend who's opinion I really respect recommended Antonelli's Cheese Shop for a three cream…read morecheese. I wanted to get this for my book club soiree, but did not have time to make a visit as it is a little north of downtown. Antonelli's Cheese Shop is charming and quaint. While the shop is small they have an assortment of items to sell in addition to cheese - wine, sauces, jellies, etc. I was immediately greeted upon entry into Antonelli's cheese shop. Two other customers were being helped, however, I had a store associate offer me some cheese samples. While the samples were good, I was specifically interested in the three cream cheese. They had two choices to select from. I was hoping they had more. This is a shop you need to spend some time in to leisurely evaluate the cheeses. There was also a human size dog in the shop at the time. I don't know what is about dogs, they like to lick me. Guess what...I do not like to be licked. So, I jetted out of the store.

BBQ is dang delicious. Nom nom nom. Ready to go and all the fringe choices you expect from a…read moreconvenience store.

I love this place. They have a top notch selection of wine and beer, as well as other non-alcoholic…read morebeverages (I Buy my Yerba Mate Tea from them in bulk!). They have your standard corner store snacks but they also have some really unique items, like different types of chocolate and local cookies. The place is always clean and the people who work there are very kind and friendly. Plus they sell Lula Mae's BBQ M-Sat 11am to 8pm and they have a delicious taco truck out front!!

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

This is my first trying Paperboy, I've heard many great things about it. The wait can get long on…read morethe weekends so I recommend going earlier before the rush. The ambiance in here is warm and inviting, there is a lot of natural light in here. It did get a little hot sitting at the table near the door but otherwise it felt nice in here. I ordered the chicken & biscuit along with a cheddar hash brown. I thought the food was pretty pricey but again this is Austin. The chicken was crispy, but a bit more crispy than you think it is. I had some parts where I felt like I was eating chicken jerky but the flavor was nice. I enjoyed the hot honey sauce on the chicken. The biscuit was harder than I expected it to be. Overall the food here was fine, a bit on the pricier side. Also, the parking here is limited as it is all street parking in an alley.

It was a perfect day to visit Boogy Creek Farm. They had a great variety of vegetables grown, the…read morestaff was friendly, and my granddaughter had a wonderful time running around.

What a beautiful experience today at Boggy Creek Farm. I've been wanting to explore, visit, or…read morevolunteer here for so long. Fortunately today there was a community yoga class (Swift Fit Events), plus a succulent class (East side succulents). This allowed us the opportunity to explore and enjoy the property. We brought our mother along to enjoy, and she quickly made friends. There is a lovely market filled with fresh produce, plus other local goods. Everyone was friendly, and helpful. The restrooms are very accessible, and clean! So happy to have this precious gem in Austin! Thank You

We picked up a Ross whole chicken, some flank steak, beef shank, and a few eggplants from the…read morestore. Everything was flavorful, and I'm quite pleased with the quality. Prices are on the higher side--for instance, the whole chicken is $7 per pound--but it's lean and not fatty, which I see as a healthy sign. The store isn't large, but it operates like a typical supermarket: you pick your own produce and get meats over the counter. They also carry spices, stocks, and snacks. Checkout is self-service near the exit, and I believe paper bags are free. The ambiance was lovely--on the day we visited, the store was decorated with fresh groceries and flowers. It wasn't busy, and parking was easy right out front.

I love supporting local business especially ones that sell local produce and meats and all things…read morelocal! They have a variety of produce that you will not find at Whole Foods/central market. Think of this place as a brick and mortar farmers market. The staff are helpful and friendly. They do not accept cash and it's self checkout. They keep it simple but the quality of the meats are incredible and can't wait to taste mine when I get home tonight.

The food here is delicious! One of my favorite desserts they have is the bananas fosters beignet…read more So good and shareable among two or three people! Come for happy hour for a good deal. They have private rooms you can reserve for special occasions.

I've been here for happy hour like 5 times and it's a great deal and everything is so good…read moreI always get the deviled eggs and chicken liver mousse and they're so good. Bananas foster beignets are the best dessert. Service is always good, I've never had a problem I just sat inside for the first time last time I went and realized everything is pig themed? A little on the nose, but like, cute I guess.

I love this store. The produce is fantastic as is the meat…read moreand prepared foods The classes are so good. I have prepared many recipes at home that I learned there. Great wine selection.

I love this store and shop here often. Three stars on this visit for one simple reason. The fellow…read morethat waited on me behind the meat counter was grumpy, borderline, rude, unfriendly, and clearly did not want to be working today. Really a turn off the reason I didn't give a one star is because the fellow behind the deli counter was delightfully, friendly, and is much more typical of the people that you encounter working at this wonderful grocery store. I should've taken down the grumpy fellows name or taken his picture. Truly a downer. As for the store, the produce section continues to be fantastic, the deli counter has a great array of choices, and overall it's just a great place to shop!

I've been wanting to come here for quite some time, but their hours that they are open made that…read morehard to do. I thought it was odd that they would be closed on weekends when people have the time to shop along with being closed before people get off work. But those hours make sense when you realize they produce for distribution, not dine in. There's almost 30 reviews so far, but I was surprised that not a single one of them included any photos. If you're coming to this part of town, parking is always a concern in this area. The good news is that there are about eight places to park at here, otherwise you'll have to park in the street, but at least there's no kiosks. As soon as you pull in, the air is filled with that familiar smoky aroma. However, once you step inside, you suddenly realize that this is not a place you can dine in. Basically the first 10 feet of hallway is where the customer service takes place. There is a cold case with all of their sausages on display, including a little beef jerky, and that's it. I have to admit I wish they had brisket and ribs too. They do make a tamale-based sausage for Christmas as a seasonal item. The prices are very reasonable and there is no tip screen. This is not just a grab and go operation, their sausages can be found in virtually every H-E-B. So the good news is that you can find them here or at your favorite H-E-B. Check out the nine photos included.

Good sausages and reasonable prices…read more Friendly staff. Real Austin Authentic. Tasteful

Este Garden takes farm to table to the next level. Este Garden is directly behind Este restaurant…read moreand supplies herbs, fruits and vegetables to the restaurant. Now I understand why the restaurant's food is so good. This is small but flourishing garden. The corn appears to be struggling with the heat but all other garden items appear to be thriving. With such high temperatures in Austin, totally understandable. Este provides complimentary valet parking , so my friend and I were able to seat in the garden and chat more. That was a nice perk. The garden is free to the public ($0).... Great value! In we encountered another couple in the garden. The wife was enamoured with the figs.