Austin City Guide: Food

Frank
407 Colorado Street, Austin, TX
(512) 494-6916
www.hotdogscoldbeer.com
Hours:
Monday-Wednesday: 8am-10pm
Thursday-Saturday: 8am-2am
Sunday 11am-10pm
Price: $
Age Range: Baby, Toddler, Preschooler, Elementary, Tween, Teen

Who doesn’t love a good hot dog? At Frank, you can choose from a long list of “artisan” dogs like the Nacho Dog with refried beans, cheese, sour cream, pico, and jalapeño or start from scratch and create your own! The kid-friendly menu is filled with hot dogs, waffle fries and desserts like chocolate covered bacon. And for vegetarians, any hot dog on the menu can be substituted for a vegan dog!
 

Dennis Crowley

Barbecue Pit

Moonshine Patio Bar & Grill
303 Red River Street, Austin, TX
(512) 236-9599
www.moonshinegrill.com
Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 11am-10pm
Friday-Saturday: 11am-11pm
Sunday: 9:30am-2:30pm, 5pm-10pm
Price: $$
Age Range: Baby, Toddler, Preschooler, Elementary, Tween, Teen

Some say Moonshine Patio Bar & Grill is Austin’s favorite brunch spot. For $16.95 you can enjoy an all-you-can-eat brunch on Sundays until 2:00pm. It’s a great place for empty stomachs, serving dishes like egg scrambles, grits, chicken fried steak, potatoes and plenty of buttermilk biscuits. Though the $16.95 deal may not be worth it for younger patrons, older grandchildren and adults will think it’s a steal.

Home Slice Pizza
1415 South Congress Avenue, Austin, TX
(512) 444-7437
www.homeslicepizza.com
Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 11am-11pm
Friday-Saturday: 11am-12am
Sunday: 12pm-11pm
Price: $
Age Range: Baby, Toddler, Preschooler, Elementary, Tween, Teen

Home Slice Pizza serves authentic New York style pies and slices in the heart of downtown Austin. You can sit down and eat a pie at Home Slice, or visit More Home Slice Pizza right next door for take-out and slices to go.

Franklin Barbecue (pictured above)
900 East 11th Street, Austin, TX
(512) 653-1187
www.franklinbarbecue.com
Hours: Tuesday-Sunday: 11am-4pm, Monday: Closed
Price: $
Age Range: Baby, Toddler, Preschooler, Elementary, Tween, Teen

Franklin Barbecue started as a modest travel trailer selling BBQ in an East Austin parking lot. In 2010, Bon Appetit named Franklin Barbecue the best in America. No trip to Texas would be complete without BBQ favorites like pulled pork and slaw, so why not try the country’s best?

Hut’s Hamburgers
807 West 6th Street, Austin, TX
(512) 472-0693
www.hutsfrankandangies.com
Hours: 11am-10pm (daily)
Price: $
Age Range: Baby, Toddler, Preschooler, Elementary, Tween, Teen

Hut’s Hamburgers, which opened its doors in 1939, is a Texas favorite. In 2011, its signature food was named "Texas’ Best Burger" by The Austin Chronicle. All of Hut’s, hamburgers are made from locally raised beef — you can also substitute beef for chicken, buffalo, longhorn or veggie burgers — and come dressed in a variety of ways. From the Big Bopper (mayo, lettuce and tomato) to the Beach Boy’s favorite (pineapple, Swiss cheese, mayo, lettuce and bell peppers), there’s something on the menu for everyone. On Wednesdays Hut’s offers Hamburger Happy Hours with 2-for-1 burger specials.

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