With the cheese steaks available at Way South Philly, you don't have to head to Pennsylvania to grab a bite of this rich and juicy comfort food. The cheese steak sandwiches here are made with fresh bread and loaded up with hefty portions of delicious meat. Way South Philly then tops it off with a generous amount of tasty Cheese Whiz to make for a wildly tasty treat. There are a number of different cheese steak options on the menu, too, that add other ingredients like mushrooms, peppers, and hot sauce. Cheesy tater tots, grilled cheese, and italian sausage sandwiches are also available. It's a true Philly food experience. There are even authentic Philadelphia Tastykakes for dessert! The awesome sandwiches at Way South Philly are something that shouldn't be missed. Authentic and delicious, it's like having a little corner of Philly right in downtown Austin.

Way South Philly
6th and Waller
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 771-6969
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Central Texas has a powerful German influence, as waves of immigrants from Europe were among the first to settle the area. If you want to sample the experience of a classic Tyrolean beergarden, grab some friends and head to Banger’s. Proudly advertising the largest sausage selection in Austin as well as over 100 beers on tap, this temple of comfort food is a one-way ticket to good times. The sausages come in a huge range of flavors, from traditional brats to more adventurous currywurst and seriously out of the box options like duck, bacon & fig. They’re all prepared to perfection, served in fresh-baked pretzel buns and ready for a beer to wash them down. The libation selection is unbelievable, and the staff is great at recommending new beers to try based on your personal tastes. Sure, this may or may not be the best spot for a first date, but for a casual night out with the guys Banger’s can’t be beat.

Banger's
79 & 81 Rainey Street
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 386-1656
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Enjoy amazing Cajun in surroundings worthy of the colorful characters who made the cuisine famous. Gumbo’s is located in an atmospheric stone house built in 1848; surrounded by lush gardens, during its time as a stagecoach inn it played host to people like John Wesley Hardin, the fastest gun in the West. It’s since been remade into an upscale Cajun eatery that recalls the old Bayou maison of your imagination, with low lights, coolly decadent artwork, and a breezy patio that resembles the green courtyards of Fauborg Marigny. The gumbo is often called the best in Austin, and we think it’s a contender; we’ve also heard it favorably compared to the famous Galatoire’s. Crab cakes are outstanding, meaty, and rich, with hints of cayenne, thyme, sweet basil, and bay leaf in every bite. As they say in New Orleans, Gumbo’s is a place where lunch hours become lunch afternoons, but with a generous drinks list, competitive prices, and live music on the patio every Friday and Saturday night, you just might stay all night, too.

Gumbo’s of Round Rock
901 Round Rock Avenue
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 671-7925