There are a lot of "Deep Eddy" places in Austin: Deep Eddy Pool, Deep Eddy Cabaret, Deep Eddy Vodka. Don't get confused. This is Deep END Subs, a little food trailer parked by the Austin Community College campus off Airport. The setup's actually really nice. Free parking but you might catch a wave of student traffic depending on the time of day.
They weren't taking in-person orders when we went, only through a web-based menu you access by scanning a QR code. I'm guessing that's to keep the workflow smooth when they're slammed, but it does make the experience feel a bit less personal. Still, once the food came out, all was forgiven.
We tried the Chicken Bacon Ranch and the Cold Cut. The Chicken Bacon Ranch was the clear winner. Very filling, great balance of flavors, and served on a challah roll that seemed noticeably bigger than the brioche of the cold cut. But the Cold Cut was solid too. I wanted to try the Po'boy, but they were out that day, so I'll be back for that one.
The fries were thick-cut, somewhere between a standard fry and a steak fry, nicely salted. Drinks were limited. No Coke, which my dining companion noticed immediately, but they had Dr Pepper and a few others, enough to get by.
The seating area is a scattered group of covered picnic tables shared with a couple of other places, including a donut and coffee trailer. Nothing fancy, but fully shaded while you eat.
One small detail that made me laugh: every single menu item online ends with an exclamation point. They're very excited about their subs! And honestly, they have reason to be. The food was great, and I'll happily come back to explore the rest of the menu. Just remember to bring your phone for the QR code ordering. read more