My husband and I came in today and the service was phenomenal, as was the food!…read more My husband got the Brisket Burrito... and it is life changing -- it is now a favorite and a pregnancy craving. Their fried chicken sandwich was audibly crisp with fresh tomato and lettuce that I made two meals out of. To end the perfect meal... my husband actually coordinated with staff to create "Gender Reveal" pancakes! I didn't realize what they were until I got to the yummy surprise! Their cream is delicious! The pancakes were soft and sweet! The experience, unforgettable. It brought happy tears to my eyes and we really appreciate the thought and care put into our day. We will DEFINITELY be repeat customers!

My first experience here was amazing, which is why I was excited to come back for breakfast…read more Unfortunately, this visit was disappointing. I ordered the migas, and the amount of onions in the dish was overwhelming--so much so that it felt like I had ordered a plate of onions rather than migas. The masa cakes were definitely the standout item and were absolutely delicious. However, the rest of the dish fell short. The sauce was extremely rich, making it difficult to enjoy or finish the meal. That said, the restaurant itself is adorable, and our waiter was fantastic. The service and atmosphere were both great. While this breakfast wasn't a hit for me, I'll still return and stick with favorites like the fried green tomatoes and taquito salad, which were excellent during my previous visit.

As of Jan 2016 I haven't made a half-hearted "New Years resolution", but more of a firm commitment…read moreto improving my health. The most integral part of achieving this is eliminating wheat/gluten from my diet. I decided to review any and all products that I find helpful in my desire to be gluten free. My local Kroger is undergoing a great makeover and are adding several gluten free flours, mixes and frozen foods. I contacted several of the companies that have their gluten free products stocked and asked for coupons and brochures. Within a few days I received coupons and a handwritten note from Travis Jackson, a sales associate for Smart Flour Foods. In this day and time it is a rarity to receive anything handwritten by a person, let alone from any company. Flour made from sorghum, amaranth and teff is the basis of all the Smart Flour products available. This is a welcome thing for people that are not thrilled with flour mixes containing white and brown rice flours or do not like the tastes of bean flours. I'm not a fan of bean flours but I have no issues with rice flours. The Smart Flour Foods frozen pizza I ate (uncured pepperoni) was very satisfying. The crust edges had a crunch but the entire crust wasn't crunchy, yet it was firm enough to eat without worry of dropping toppings onto yourself. The sauce is distinctive but not overwhelming. I added finely diced onions and a few slices of regular pepperoni (to fill in the gap where there was a defect in the toppings). These frozen pizzas are very small (10") and it should fill up one person. The price (at my Kroger), at $7.99, is a bit steep, unless you don't have a way to make your own gluten free dough. Smart Flour Foods offers a gluten free hamburger bun but those aren't available in my area. As long as these pizzas are available in my store I will try to keep a couple in the freezer for snacking or light meals.

When I found out I needed to adjust my wheat intake about five years ago, I launched a relentless…read moresearch for quality gluten free foods. Most products I tried were just okay. Nothing really blew my skirt up until I sampled the pizza crust by Smart Flour Foods. It is chewy, has great texture and tastes fantastic! Smart Flour Foods is an innovative local company that has created a "Smart Flour" using Teff, Tapioca and Amaranth grains. Since finding their pizza crust, I no longer suffer from serious pizza cravings. I simply make my own at home. Try pesto sauce, sundried tomatoes, caramelized onions, olives and parmesan cheese on yours. The pizza crust is the same one used by Austin Pizza, Brick Oven and The Grove where you will pay a three or four dollar upcharge for gluten free pizza. This creative company also offers 7 varieties of gluten free ready-to-bake cookies such as Triple Chocolate and Chocolate Chip Pecan and, Holy Mother of Goodness, they are tasty! A flatbread product, which I have not tried, is also available to use for wraps. Smart Flour Foods' products can be found at the Westbank People's Pharmacy, Whole Foods and Central Market.

Best falafel in town!! I'm absolutely obsessed with their falafel wrap and crave it on the regular…read more The folks here are incredible & so sweet! They always hook it up with big portions. If you wanna eat there, there's a great covered patio with lots of vines and cool murals. Highly recommend!

I discovered St..Elmo and came back!…read more I originally trying a falafel sample at the Discover St. Elmo event with Yelp. I came back because I appreciated having a sample today reflected the main dishes of a Jerusalem street food truck. I order using the he link to their toast. They were on a break, so I had to wait a little longer. The link to order came in handy vs me waiting to put an order in until someone arrived. I ordered the chicken shawarma wrap and a side of falafels. My falafels were crispy and flavorful. The chicken shawarma wrap was the perfect size. The amount of meat on the wrap was really good, all of the ingredients were balanced well. The chicken was flavorful as well. I wanted to order fries, but they were sold out. There is plenty of seating available throughout St. Elmo. You can sit outside, listen to music, and grab a drimk from other businesses. I will definitely go again!

The garden is super cute. They have a good selection of…read morepastries and drinks. The home shop is very aesthetically pleasing

This little gem of a bakery exceeded every expectation I had. Beautiful, delicate interior design,…read morea sweet patio where you can relax with a coffee and a pastry, the whole vibe is calm and cozy, which I appreciated so much. Now, the real star: the gluten-free baked goods. We tried four different things, cookies included, and honestly? I was stunned. The flavor, the softness, the balance, nothing felt like a "gluten-free compromise." It tasted like the real deal, maybe even better. Not overly sweet, not dry, not crumbly, just genuinely delicious pastries that happen to be gluten-free. I don't know what magic they're working in that kitchen, but this is easily the best gluten-free bakery I've come across. A must-visit, no question.

It's been weeks since my first, (and so far, only) visit to The Little Darlin' and I'm still…read moredreaming of that hamburger I had. Seriously the BEST HAMBURGER I've ever had. Like, I'm probably never going back because I'm not sure that is repeatable . I like my hamburger well-done which usually means a fairly dried out burger, which I'm always fine with. NOT SO at this establishment! It was PERFECTION! Actually juicy, full of grilled flavor and expertly paired with toppings of their choice. I changed nothing and now I think I'm ruined because nobody will ever serve me a better burger! I also had the elote dip and it was also STELLAR! Bravo y'all!

[Really 3.5] Super cute venue and is a great place to relax and catch up or listen to some live…read moremusic! Was nice out and decided to eat outside, but there is inside seating along with pool tables. Inside had more of an old school dive bar vibe. Parking lot is pretty big and didn't have any troubles! Service was a tad slow. Ordered the veggie burger and it was fine, thought it was slightly overpriced at $16. If I come back would be for drinks and probably not food, but overall a fun space!

Super friendly service…read more Spacious indoor and outdoor seating Delicious donuts For sure with stopping for a coffee and treat!

Cool name and flavors ! However, overly sweet and dry for us. Even the coffee which we got less…read moresweet. They are brioche donuts so think more bread like. They do have traditional old fashions but also breads and fry's Very filing, I will say the cafe con leche was our fave. Inside super spacious and cool merch.

Who's the most envied girl at the table?? THIS ONE. Who's the most envied girl at the table?! THIS…read moreONE. Out of all the many food trucks at St Elmo's, I landed on Salam's and was NOT disappointed! From the takeaway box alone, you can tell they mean business. It's fully branded with the chef and contact info, not your typical Sam's Club/Costco bulk supply situation. I ordered the Chicken Shawarma Box and WOW. The wrap comes sliced into DELICIOUS, perfectly grilled, crunchy bite size pieces, making it perfect for sharing (or maybe not, no judgment here)! In addition to the mini-bites, you always get a generous portion of Spicy Coriander Fries drizzled with sauce and chopped cilantro. Some places beg for five-star reviews to bring in customers, but at Salam's Grill, their food speaks for itself. NO NOTES

Update: After eating probably 40+ chicken shawarma wraps from here, I wanted to do an update & also…read morecorrect a few things from my previous review. First of all, after trying tons of other places, it's official - Salam's has THE BEST chicken shawarma wrap. I am quite literally obsessed with them. It's the chicken, the saj/Markouk bread, the Toum - everything comes together perfectly. If I could eat them every day, I certainly would and sometimes do. Mondays & Tuesdays are sad days for me. lol I still try other places sometimes, but I'm often disappointed. Unfortunately I don't live close by & my town has ZERO middle eastern places to eat. So that's also why I place larger orders. 1. Correction: The meat actually IS cooked and shaved from a spit. But, it's not paper thin and dry like some places tend to be. It's also not chicken breast. It's either thigh or a combination of both. Whatever it is, it's working. It's the best chicken I've ever had. I've tried to recreate it at home 100 times, but it's just not gonna happen. 2. I don't think I've actually ordered from here 40 individual times, but when I do come, I order several wraps. I special order them whole with no sauce or pickles so I can put a couple in the fridge to save for the rest of the week. They don't get soggy that way and are easier to toss in the air fryer or oven later. Then I add sauce & pickles later along with pomegranate molasses. I always keep a bottle handy. (HEB has it) Salam's is always really great about granting those requests for me. 3. They have added their baklava to the online menu. Yay! **If I could add anything to the menu, it would be little cups of pomegranate molasses. Personally, it doesn't affect me because I always get my food to go & I keep a bottle at home. But, I hate that other people might be missing out on it. I mix it with their garlic sauce. When you give your wrap a little dip, then take a bite, it's like a few seconds of heaven on earth. Think: that popular video/meme/scene where John Hamm is in the club looking blissful. Yeah, it's like that.

Hands down the BEST chocolate chip cookie in Austin. Fight me all you want. This cookie is a whole…read moremeal in its own but is so restricted on the sweetness which is makes it the perfect dessert. I am officially their biggest new fan!

Cooooooooookies! Really good cookies here. Definitely check this place out. These are the…read moreLevain-ish giant cookies. They're not your traditional classic cookie but oh so delicious. I also tried their tiramisu (which I think is only offered on the weekends). I thought this was a bit disappointing. The lady fingers were a little too soggy for my liking and the layers were a little inconsistent. I wouldn't say it was bad but the cookie was way better.