If you're looking for bold, unforgettable flavor--this place absolutely delivers…read more We started with the macaroni balls, and they were HUGE. Crispy on the outside, golden and crunchy, with a cheesy, gooey center that tasted like true homemade mac & cheese. Already off to a strong start. Then came the chicken and waffles... and let me just say: the chicken is a 1000/5. Perfectly crispy, well-seasoned breading with juicy, tender meat inside. Every bite was packed with flavor. The waffle was soft, fluffy, buttery, and cooked just right--paired perfectly with the chicken. I also tried the gumbo (added shrimp). The flavor was definitely there, rich and well-developed with a great consistency on the roux. For me personally, it was just a tad on the salty side--but honestly, not enough to take away from the overall experience. Even the cabbage was seasoned perfectly and cooked just right--nothing on the table was bland. This is one of those spots where you can taste the care in every dish. Flavor everywhere, no shortcuts. Five stars all the way. I'll definitely be back.

Lovely Bride is always looking for new out of the way cafés, and found this one on an afternoon…read moretrip to Elgin. A cafe attached to an Exxon station in the literal middle of nowhere? Sign us up! This is a little gem that is apparently owned and run by some New Orleans raised folks, and the menu lovingly reflects those roots. Breakfast all day, and tons of other mouthwatering selections. At the recommendation of our server I ordered the Tenders and Waffles. There were so many hot, juicy and crispy tenders on a waffle sprinkled with powdered sugar and honey... and it was soooo good. The dining room was clean, the staff was on too of everything and super nice, and the food was great. We will be back!

Fry Let me tell you…read moreabout FTG. The little food truck in the back of a sweet-ass dive bar called Mama Dearest. Do you wanna know about the dive bar? You'll have to check out my other review. But just know it's filled with weird taxidermy and novelty items that are one of a kind. But I digress. Back to the food. I would like to tell you I tried everything on the menu as many times as I came here. But alas, only four or five things. Unfortunately, their pierogies are the best thing I've ever had. Not just in Austin, but ever. I am now desperately seeking pierogies that rival FTG's. It's not just the pierogies themselves... but the sauce, it would make angels sing. Every time I tried something new, my heart would long for the pierogies. I finally gave in to my desires and quit trying other new things. I think next time I go back I'm just going to ask strangers if I can have a bite of their food, so I can say I've tried everything. But until then, this review is for what I have tried. After the pierogies. My next favorite things in order. Fried chicken (perfectly crisp bites), jerk chicken (little spicy, not dry, perfect), chilli (so spicy), gnocchi. The cheesecake would technically rank after the pierogies, but because they're a dessert I don't wanna mess up the order here and confuse y'all. The two dudes that work this truck, are here EVERY time. I'm pretty sure the only days they take off is Mondays and Tuesdays. Tell them the girl from Kansas City with a big dog sent to you. Lastly. Know that you won't find this place overrun with college kids or snotty hipsters. Just regular people enjoying a good dive bar.

Rating: 2.7/5 [Postmates delivery]…read more We were so excited to try FTG's food, especially given its high Yelp rating. Unfortunately, it ended up being extremely disappointing. The meats were unforgivably dry, though everything else was good. Steak & Zab ($22): The zab, a mix of green beans, mushrooms, and broccoli tossed in salsa macha with sabayon, was actually enjoyable. I liked the flavors, but it was a bit too creamy/saucy for my husband (likely due to the sabayon). The steak, however, was dry and very chewy. Asian Style Spare Ribs ($17): This came with a 1/3 rack of spare ribs, a Thai cabbage salad, and five-spice fried potatoes. The potatoes were fire, and the salad was solid. But again, the meat missed the mark--super dry for the most part. We tried dipping it in the sabayon and other sauces to add moisture, but it didn't help. The fish sauce glaze didn't come through either. The only redeeming quality was the generous portion size.

This place was awesome! Definitely recommend the wings. The bibimbap was very good great amount of…read moreveggies and protein!

The chicken wings are a must try! They are sooooo good, dare I say it, maybe even better than…read morebonchon chicken?!? My daughters even loved the wings and could've ate more, they said next time they want to come back and get more chicken wings we got 2 orders of the garlic soy- delicious! The teriyaki and bulgogi bowl was yummy. It came with a bunch of rice but also a good most of meat. I would say, the shrimp bowl could use some bigger type shrimp, the ones that were served were on the smaller side. Were used to large or jumbo size. The fresh drinks are so refreshing, the owners wife let my family try each flavor she was so kind and patient with us :) thank you!!

I ate here like 2 months ago and meant to leave a nice review. Ive been thinking about this place…read more it was so delicious and fresh, they gave us free fries with our order! then a staff member came out to say hi. he was genuinely so friendly, and then he offered us free donut holes !!!!!!! amazing. will be going back

Okay so...this place is a must stop if you are a little tired of BBQ (not sure how) but you want…read moresome good southern food...so good. You know the rules...one short review...let's go: Food: chicken, biscuits, that's all you need but they have more but man it is all amazing Service: good, nice and mostly digital ordering Ambiance: grab and go, find a near by coffee shop to take this to and enjoy.

I tried the chicken boneless sandwich medium which came with fries and the chicken tenders mild…read more The chicken itself is very juicy and tender. Most of the flavor is on the outside though and because the chicken is so juicy and big the crust falls off. The chicken sand which is HUGE. There is so much meat and the ratio seems really off. The bread gets really soggy fast but the coleslaw and pickles are a nice addition. The flavors are really solid. The medium is the perfect spice for me. The tenders are okay, since I got mild it wasn't really flavorful and the dang sauce isn't very flavorful either. Food was made to order because it was HOT. The brewery area is very cute and fun but the parking situation is not great.

Last time I went here, I was turned away since the owner was overwhelmed with too many orders…read more Thankfully I got to try it this time! They make their food to order bc our food was STEAMING. The chicken sandwich was a behemoth of a sandwich. I could barely bite it, but worth the $15! The bun was extremely soft, but the ratio of chicken to bun was a little off. Their pickles are sweet which is ideal with that level of heat. I got the hot which was perfect for me. The fries are amazing tbh, even after sitting in the fridge, they had a great flavor and texture somehow. I wish they put more sauce which is probably my personal preference haha It was a good meal overall, but not my favorite fried chicken spot. The burger with curry sauce WAS SO GOOOOD!! If i came back, I would get that. Smash burger patty with a pillowy bun - delish!

There's a lot of food trucks in Austin. There are a few that I consider above the rest and Spicy…read moreBoys is one of those joints. Spicy Boys has four locations in the Austin area, with probably their most popular at Zilker Brewing. They are a spicy chicken establishment and their spicy chicken comes in different shapes and sizes from bone-in fried chicken, chicken sandwiches, and nuggets. I have only ever ordered their fried chicken sandwich and every time, I have been a fan. I always get their middle option in heat, the Hot Gai, which is sandwiched between the OG and the Tingly Gai. It hits every time. The mayonnaise, the pickles, the perfectly crisp chicken: you can't miss it. As a side, I ALWAYS without fail get their Tater Tots. They are consistently crispy while remaining soft on the inside. Sometimes I will get it seasoned with their Tingly Sichuan, but the heat is sometimes too much. I cannot recommend the tots enough. Spicy Boys is one of those places that is always there for you. They are consistently open and the people making the orders are putting a ton of dedication into making them smack every time. The sandwich alone comes at $9.50 with the tots at $3.50, which seems on par or slightly lower than a typical food truck if my memory serves me right. I recommend giving them a shot whether you are at Spokesman in Pflugerville, St. Elmo Brewing, or Zilker off 6th Street. It's in the upper echelon of food trucks. RIYL: peak chicken sammys

Spicy Boys is one of two food trucks at the Zilker brewery…read more The other truck is a burger truck. Everyone else tells me this is spicy zingy chicken. It just seemed like chicken chicken to me. No big deal. But then I had been drinking Zilker Brewery's own beer. Out of self protection - my body may have turned off its sense of taste To protect me from the worse than mediocre Zilker beer. If the price of protection from Zilker beer was not being able to taste a chicken sandwich, I was definitely ahead of the game.

I visited Roots Chicken Shak and absolutely enjoyed the chicken tenders. They are fried in duck fat…read morefresh to order. Very well seasoned served with your choice of sauce. The honey mustard was my favorite. The service was quick and friendly. A true food hall vibe. I highly recommend Roots.

There is a running joke among a few friends I have: Some of the best friend chicken is available to…read morepetrol stations and grocery stores. Roots Chicken Shak proved the latter to be true. While visiting Austin, I went to Roots Chicken Shak before heading back to my hotel. You order at a kiosk and can then have your food in their spacious seating area. Their friend chicken wings tasted like they had been fried in duck fat. For the record, that is a good thing. Those chicken wings were no joke. And I love it when my fries are crispy. They won me over.

We've been wanting to try this Southern/Cajun place in Smithville and it was worthwhile. What a…read morecute spot with a friendly staff! You order when you enter and take a seat at one of the tiny booths or long tables. We ordered a lot and were quite full when we finished. We started with the boudin balls and shrimp and grits bites. Afterwards, we had the chicken fried steak and the catfish atchafalaya. All was great, but the catfish was my favorite. We'll definitely be back to try other items on the menu.

It's not nice to rush your mom, so don't be in a hurry here! You may be here for quite a spell. But…read moreit is all made from scatch, following a long family tradition. This is attested by photos on the wall of two generations prior shucking oysters in the same location, making many of the same dishes. I had the fried oyster po boy. It was excellent. The french bread was freshly baked. The oysters were fresh from the gulf. The remoulade was delicious. I would have preferred a degree of crispiness on the fried oyster, but it was still an outstanding dish. It came with a side of roasted Brussels sprouts that were served room temperature but still had amazing flavor. Their gumbo is made from scratch, and studded with chicken and andouille. I didn't see okra in it, it wasn't spicy, and I didn't detect a lot of filet (sassafras root), but it was a solid gumbo, and I doubt you'll find better in the county. Get it with the pistolles, which is a delicious, glazed roll. For dessert, they have Harvey's ice cream and several flavors of gelato. I recommend the affogato (gelato with a shot of espresso poured over it). We had that with roasted pecan truffle gelato and it was fantastic. We ordered a to go dish before our entree arrived and it didn't come out until we'd finished eating, enjoyed our ice cream, and waited another 15 minutes. So... yeah... don't come here in a hurry. But it's a great spot to hang out for a long meal. It's an historic building with a great look and long tables for large parties. We'll be back.