Spicy peanut soup. Eggs Benedict. Breakfast tacos. Not exactly the type of fare you'd expect to find at a coffee house. And yet, Austin Java's various locations throughout its namesake city serve them all—and to rave reviews from customers.

Despite its title, Austin Java is actually much more than a mere cafe. Yes, it does serve locally-roasted coffee. But it also offers a full menu for breakfast, lunch, and dinner—and breakfast is served all day. That's probably to the delight of those regulars who love the breakfast tacos, which are stuffed with everything from honey-cured ham or chorizo to veggies or black beans. Some other morning favorites include migas, a spicy take on the traditional omelet, and thick-sliced farmers' French toast.

Later in the day, enjoy a different savory dish like the crawfish quesadillas or pasta primavera. Other lunch and dinner options encompass salads, various meat-laden pastas, and house soups.

Austin Java
1206 Parkway
Austin, TX 78703
(512) 476-1829
www.austinjava.com
www.yelp.com/biz/austin-java-austin

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"Even a blind squirrel finds a nut every once in a while." So goes the adage upon which The Blind Squirrel's founders built their trendy sandwich shop. That's not to say the eatery's popularity stems from sheer luck, but rather that some of its successes could be due to a lucky break—meaning its owners never let themselves get comfortable. They constantly step up their sandwich game, ensuring that The Blind Squirrel stays way ahead of the competition. Hence the gourmet ingredients that fill its gourmet sandwiches.

Meats roasted, grilled, or smoked in-house; sauces and soups crafted from scratch; sides made fresh right in the kitchen. These are the components that create a well-rounded meal at The Blind Squirrel, typically with a sandwich as the focal point. The Godfather reigns as the most popular sammy, stuffed with NY strip steak, crimini mushrooms, and slices of sweet onion, plus fresh mozzarella, roasted garlic aioli, and garlic butter sauce. The Quacker is a close second, however, with its tea-smoked pulled duck, carrots and daikon, Napa cabbage, red onion, and hoison sauce. It's served stuffed inside a roti taco shell topped with duck cracklings.

The Blind Squirrel
1105 S. Mays Street
Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 244-6888
www.blindsquirrelsandwiches.com
www.yelp.com/biz/the-blind-squirrel-round-rock

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