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    Tons of snacks and beverage options.

    I love walking over one building to grab some great food while on break. Tom is the owner and he's usually walking around meeting and assisting his customers. They have decent food and tons of options. Check out their Facebook page for the weekly daily specials!

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    If you love super exclusive, hard to find restaurants, with really specific hours, and lots of gravy, then The Chuckwagon Cafe (a.k.a Chuck's Wagon) is the place for you. Get in on the ground floor of the next underground "in the know" hangout in central Austin while it's still a secret. Just remember to bring your ID, not because they serve booze (they don't) but you literally need to have an ID to enter the building. A Texas state employee badge is preferable for fast-pass style service, but as long as you have a driver's license, the security desk will scan you in. Once inside Chuck's Wagon, you'll rub elbows with the state's elite over a plate of salisbury "steak," extra sloppy joes, cheeseburger macaroni (like Mom used to make when she was really tired), or smothered beef burritos (a favorite of the ladies). They also do breakfast, with a pretty decent taco Tuesday special for 99 cents. They have a nice selection of Maine Root softdrinks, and all the green or red salsa you can fit into those little cups. Prices are fair, with most lunch plates averaging $7. New price on muffins was $1.69 as I write this, just in case you were wondering. Service is where this place really shines. They always drain the grease off the meat when I get the nachos, without even having to ask, and there's a little bowl with pennies in case I need help making exact change. Whew! Chuck is especially cool. I have yet to meet the Wagon, though rumor has it he only comes out at night. The atmosphere really takes me back. To the 90's. In a small town cafeteria. Not quite like Furr's Cafeteria, but more like what a Furr's in 1990 wishes it could've been. I always wish I was brave enough to put flowers in a boot, but thankfully, Chuck's Wagon has me covered. So double check that they're open (see times below), grab your ID, check in with security, then walk, don't run (or security might tackle you) on over to Chuck's Wagon NOW, before it gets too popular. And tell em The Wagon sent ya! Hours of operation Monday through Friday: 7 a.m.-3 p.m. (Closed on state holidays when skeleton crew is not required.) Breakfast: 7-10:30 a.m. Hot Lunch Line and Tex-Mex: 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Grill: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

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    I've eaten here alot for dinner dates and my girl never complains, nice lighting , super fine dishes and good customer service

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    Great owners, Diverse selections that are well stocked. Exceptional cleanliness and hospitality.

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    Awesome sandwiches and the atmosphere is nice. They have great desserts too, you just never know what they will have.

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