VertsKebap: An Inventive Austin Restaurant near Lamar Union

Kebap goes by many names at food carts on the streets of Europe, but the dish originated from Turkish cuisine. Known more formally as doner kebap, it's a type of rotisserie meat that can be prepared in a variety of ways. At VertsKebap in Austin, a pair of University of Texas grads serves up kebap as sandwiches, wraps, and salads with a focus on good nutrition.

Chefs use local ingredients whenever possible and craft everything in-house—even the sauces. Yelp reviewers highly recommend the spicy red sauce. Have it drizzled over your choice of beef and lamb, chicken, falafel, or veggies served as a wrap, salad, or sandwich. You can also choose which vegetables you want added to your kebap, such as red cabbage, cucumber, or onion. If you don't like a lot of heat, try the garlic sauce or vinaigrette instead. Round out your meal with a draft beer, fountain drink, or iced coffee.

Visit the VertsKebap website if you'd like to plan to visit from Lamar Union!

VertsKebap
1500 S. Lamar Boulevard
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 382-6814
www.vertskebap.com
www.yelp.com/biz/vertskebap-austin-6

Experience One of Austin’s Most Unique Food Trucks near Lamar Union at The Jalopy

Although Austin’s food truck scene is impressively large and fairly competitive, The Jalopy holds its own against the numerous taco vendors and barbecue trucks with its unique blend of globally influenced sandwiches and healthy sides. You may have never tried a Pad Thai sandwich or a vegan bacon wrap before, but the Jalopy’s flavorful ingredients and delicious combinations might just make you a fan. There are options for gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian diners, as well as meat-heavy choices for those with heartier appetites.

Just about everything is available in sandwich, wrap or bowl form, and healthy sides like veggie chips and hummus plates are available with your meal. The restaurant is located inside of a colorful, artistically painted semi truck on a popular street corner right in downtown Austin, so it's easy to get there from Lamar Union. Visit The Jalopy's website to find out more!

The Jalopy
1502 San Antonio Street
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 814-8557
www.jalopyaustin.com

Treat Yourself to Homemade Pasta near Lamar Union at Austin’s Cipollina

Cipollina restaurant is the type of neighborhood gem that regulars adore, and Austin diners may be quick to recommend this authentic Italian bistro to anyone who asks. Cipollina’s owners are the same talented restaurateurs who run the popular Jeffrey’s and Shoreline Grill, and although Cipollina is distinctive, it offers the very same high quality fare and casually elegant atmosphere as these other beloved eateries.

Located just a short trip from Lamar Union, the restaurant features a charming brick front with small café tables lining the sidewalk, while the inside is dimly lit, airy and incredibly cozy. For lunch, Cipollina serves hearty Italian sandwiches, antipasto and wood fired pizzas straight from the oven, while dinner entrees include a number of pastas homemade on site. Fresh mussels and artisan cheese plates make the perfect beginnings to any meal, and no visit is complete without sampling the bevy of premium wines and beautiful desserts.

Cipollina
1213 West Lynn
Austin, TX, 78703
(512) 477-5211
www.cipollina-austin.com

Find Fresh Italian Fare near Lamar Union at Austin’s Winflo Osteria

Sometimes you want to skip the latest food trends and get back to basics, and that’s exactly what Austin’s Winflo Osteria is known for. This classic Italian eatery near Lamar Union uses simple, fresh ingredients to create traditional Italian dishes without all of the frills, and the result is a menu filled with Neapolitan pizzas, flavorful pastas and light, healthy salads.

The restaurant itself is housed in a renovated 1920s bungalow in Old West Austin, and it features two beautifully decorated floors inside and a terraced patio area outside. Winflo Osteria aims to preserve the historic nature of the building, so it incorporates rustic wooden ceilings and a vintage-style bar. The bar menu includes wine and cocktails that pair well with a meal or make tasty happy hour libations, and there is even a decadent brunch to cap off the weekend.

Visit Winflo's website to learn more about this Austin restaurant!

Winflo Osteria
1315 West Sixth Street
Austin, TX
(512) 582-1027
www.winfloosteria.com

Innovative Food near Lamar Union at Austin’s Hopdoddy Burger Bar

An American classic gets a fresh and exciting makeover at Hopdoddy Burger Bar. Pay a visit to this Austin eatery to enjoy hamburgers prepared in any style you can imagine. Choose from innovative sandwiches like the "Magic Shroom" burger with Texas goat cheese and field mushrooms, the el Diablo burger with pepper jack and caramelized onions, or the primetime burger with a Texas akaushi beef patty and brie cheese.

The menu has other options, too, like the ahi tuna burger with sprouts and honey wasabi sauce. Vegetarians may appreciate the la bandita black bean burger. You can pair your burger with an order of thin-cut Kennebec fries and queso sauce. Hopdoddy offers a number of distinctive drinks, including a Nutella and chocolate pretzel milkshake and a black cherry vodka soda.

Want to learn more about this Austin eatery near Lamar Union? Visit the Hopdoddy Burger Bar website.

Hopdoddy Burger Bar
1400 S. Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 243-7505
www.hopdoddyburgerbar.com
www.yelp.com/biz/hopdoddy-burger-bar-austin

Odd Duck: Locally Sourced Food near Lamar Union in Austin

Odd Duck started with a simple question: shouldn't you be able to eat delicious food that comes from local farmers? Since their opening, they've answered that question with a resounding yes. Just a quick drive from Lamar Union, they offer seasonal, farm fresh ingredients and great tasting cuisine, provided by farmers surrounding the Austin area. Relax and enjoy your meal in their modern and sophisticated interior, or head outside with friends and family, and dine under the sun or stars in their patio seating.

Try customer favorites, like their savory black olive pasta with braised goat, sage, and parmesan. Or, consider their chicken fried eggs, crunchy on the outside and runny on the inside, on a bed of greens. Be sure to look at their excellent list of wines, beers, and cocktails, which have a seasonal Texas influence to their flavor. For a full menu, visit Odd Duck's website.

Odd Duck
1201 South Lamar Boulevard
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 433-6521
oddduckaustin.com
www.yelp.com/biz/odd-duck-austin-2

The Frisco: Burgers, Fries & Coconut Cream Pies Near Lamar Union

Fast food chains may have conquered the American countryside, but there is still room for a good old-fashioned local burger joint to prosper. Case in point: The Frisco, which has been serving up excellent hamburgers, fries, and milkshakes to Austin locals since 1953. With more than a half-century in business, you know that these guys have speedy service down to a science. The history of this place is pretty cool, too: It was opened by actor Harry Akin and was the first Austin restaurant to practice racial integration in its hiring.

Some of the specialties here include the awesome chopped steaks, made from specially-ground USDA sirloin, the exceptional deviled eggs, and of course the burgers, which are accented with the perfect combination of sweet pickle relish and “Frisco sauce.” Leave room for dessert, as the coconut cream pie here is out of this world. Portion sizes are huge, and prices are incredibly reasonable.

Don't miss it near Lamar Union.

The Frisco
6801 Burnet Road
Austin, TX 78757
(512) 459-6279
mainstreethub.com/thefriscoaustin
www.yelp.com/biz/the-frisco-austin

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