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Eating my way through Austin has allowed me to find some awesome brunch spots all over the city. Depending on what you’re in the mood for you can always find a great place to sit down and enjoy good food. After doing a little bit of my own personal research, I’ve created a list of my top 7 favorite restaurants in order. Basing my choices and ranking off of atmosphere and cuisine these are my current top 7 restaurants to grub at in Austin!

My Top Choice out of all 7 restaurants is hands down Mattie’s at Green Pastures. The atmosphere and design of Mattie’s Austin top all other dining spots on this list. Grabbing a bite to eat at this beautiful South Austin, 19th century renovated property is something you just can’t find anywhere else. Whether you’re wanting to enjoy a cocktail on their lawn or dine in their newly renovated dining rooms Matties has you covered!

A close second behind for my top 7 list is Le Café Crêpe! Only lacking behind the atmosphere of Mattie’s Austin, this Crêpe shop located on 2nd street will give you all the downtown Austin vibes. Eating at Le Café Crêpe is one of my favorite experiences. Having the ability to drink a chai latte and dig into a Nutella crepe while people watching downtown gives this place a special place in my heart.

The third restaurant on my top 7 list is Native Hostel. Combining a trendy hostel and great food gives this place an edge you won’t find anywhere else in Austin. Everyone in this place is cool, possibly the coolest people you will ever meet..they enjoy sitting around the spacious dining area and listening to hip music while drinking their coffees and cocktails. Grubbing or even just hanging out and grabbing a latte here is a great experience!

Forthright Cafe is also a strong contender and is my fourth choice on this list. Being one of the best brunch spots in Austin, this place is light and refreshing and would be a great spot to grab brunch after a yoga session or relaxing morning with friends.

Hank’s Austin coming in at number five on my list is no surprise. This Windsor Park, neighborhood restaurant is so aesthetically pleasing and offers amazing appetizer options like their hummus and pita and also a variety of different great brunch or dinner options! I also recommend grabbing a latte or chia here when you visit.

Eating good food that makes you feel great afterward, helps you leave a restaurant feeling ten times better than when you first walked in. Flower Child is one of those restaurants and why I added it as number 6 to the list. Being able to customize my food options and grab a fast and refreshing bite to eat in an inviting atmosphere keeps me coming back to Flower Child on a weekly basis.

My last and final restaurant on my top 7 list is Chi’lantro. Anytime I think of Chi’lantro’s Kimchi Fries my mouth starts to water. Digging into their tasty Korean BBQ covered in their magic sauce makes all the calories worth it. I wouldn’t recommend bringing a date here though, it can get pretty messy when trying to stuff everything in your mouth.

Hopefully, my top 7 list of restaurants in Austin, makes you want to go out and try some of these places for yourself. Thank you for reading and if you don’t already feel free to follow ATXGrubs on Instagram to stay up to date with all our new posts!

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Creating new content to share for ATXGrubs has been a dream come true for me. I love collaborating my love for writing, photography, and food all into one place to share with others. Promoting my passion through social media has definitely been a journey for me. Taking a leap and creating my own Instagram for my food was something I wasn’t sure I wanted to do but has turned out to be an amazing opportunity. ATXGrubs has helped me grow and learn more about what I want to get out of the food industry and my future that I had never really considered until taking a digital media class.

After learning a lot of great new techniques and being more versed in the digital world I feel confident in where I can take ATXGrubs in the future. The tools I found that were most effective in helping my blog was finding a good photo editing app like Lightroom or VSCO that could take my pictures to the next level. I also use a website called Grammarly for any writing project. Allowing me to check myself and helps me improve my writing process from start to finish. During this experience, I didn’t find there to be any tools that didn’t help me improve my content by even just a little bit which is rare when starting out and creating your own content.

Within my site, I’m hoping to include in the future new content from different bars and pubs in Austin, Tx. Adding cool drink menus that are being offered and where to find the best bar atmosphere to go out and enjoy a drink with your friends. Adding and trying out new ways to expand ATXGrubs will allow me to learn more and create better content in the future. My experience with ATXGrubs could help me turn my passions into a future career in social media and the food industry. Having a strong platform that can add to my career portfolio will help benefit my future in devious and career in whatever direction ATXGrubs leads me.

Using data from WordPress, I was able to view the effectiveness of my online content to viewers which helped me see what content was bringing attention to ATXGrubs. My most popular week for posting blog content was the week of November 12th through the 18th. During that week ATXGrubs had 18 views and four visitors to the blog site. The most popular blog post so far has been the introductory post for ATXGrubs with six views. I think this post is the most popular because it touches on who I am and what the purpose of my blog posts are about. All of my site stats data was very expected for someone starting their first blog. The main thing that has made everything very exciting over this course was getting followers on my blog.

I also enjoy seeing my weekly viewer stats from Instagram, where I have in the past been putting most of my focus, grow over time. Seeing how many people who were viewing my page each week is still very exciting. That number started out in the one digits and now surprisingly can get up to 200 viewers a week depending on how much content I’m adding to ATXGrubs that week. Through everything so far I’m so thankful for the opportunities and platforms to be able to share my content with others. I’m so excited to see what the future holds for ATXGrubs!

Having family in the food industry opened up my eyes to how amazing it is to find a restaurant that feels like a second home right when you walk in the door. My Uncle was the manager of a restaurant in Austin Called Green Pastures while I was growing up. My family would go to Green Pastures for special occasions or anytime really that we wanted to annoy my Uncle at work. I remember running around the grounds growing up and spending lots of time in the old house which was used as an upscale restaurant and wedding venue. After the news broke that Green Pastures wouldn’t be open anymore I was concerned at what might come of this restaurant that felt like a second home to me. Mattie’s at Green Pastures is now keeping the legacy of Green Pastures alive and well but with a new more modern twist.

Sunday brunch at Mattie’s was everything I hoped for from an amazing staff, tasteful atmosphere, and great food! Mattie’s Austin has defiantly filled in Green Pastures shoes. Mattie’s Austin serves brunch and dinner for guest with an extensive wine and drink menu. Eating from their brunch menu, I highly recommend the fried chicken eggs benedict and the brioche french toast. The fried chicken eggs benedict comes with buttermilk biscuits, hollandaise sauce, and poached eggs. The brioche french toast comes paired with candied pecans, fresh berries, and bourbon-maple syrup. Everything that came out to our table was delicious from the brunch menu but, I must say I was blown away by their drinks. Offering one of the best bloody marys I have had which instantly cured my killer hangover gave Mattie’s an automatic five stars in my book. I also highly recommend their milk punch which is a drink that has been carried over from the original Green Pastures menu.

Everyone in Austin should experience Mattie’s at Green Pastures at least once and see what this 19th century home has to offer. Making a reservation of calling is the only way to get access to Mattie’s so plan accordingly and contact them with any special occasions needs or requests. Mattie’s at Green Pastures is also an amazing wedding venue spot in Austin. The prices are also not out of reach to people wanting to enjoy a delicious meal in the heart of South Austin. If you don’t already follow ATXGrubs on Instagram to stay up to date with everything I’m eating in Austin! Hopefully, this post makes your life more delicious than it already was!

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One of my favorite chain restaurants in Austin is a place called Flower Child! Being busy and on the go a lot, I always like a restaurant that can accommodate my fast-paced lifestyle and still allow me to eat great food! It’s even better when that food is healthy and made from scratch. Whether it be taking out or dining in the quirky and upbeat atmosphere at Flower Child always has me leaving in a good mood, happy, and full.

Flower Child has two locations in Austin! One located in Downtown Austin on West Second Street, and the other at The Domain, Making it easy for people all over to Austin to grab a bite to eat here! Flower Child also offers vegetarian, vegan, and paleo food options. Accommodating to everyone’s food needs helps Flower Child stand out from other chain restaurants.

Ordering at Flower Child is a challenge for me since I have multiple go-to meals when eating here. I always recommend their Mother Earth Bowl which contains their ancient grains, sweet potato, portobello mushroom, avocado, cucumber, broccoli pesto, charred onions, leafy greens, red pepper miso vinaigrette, and hemp seed! I add chicken to my bowls and any other vegetarian plate here. Adding a protein like chicken, beef, or salmon to any of their meals always helps me create a different tasting meal each time I eat here. If I’m feeling a little more of a comfort food vibe I’ll order from their plates section on the menu which allow you to pick up to three different sides and add a protein. I recommend getting their gluten-free mac and cheese, red chili glazed sweet potato, and adding chicken.

Eating at Flower Child gives me the feeling of being at a cute little farmers market with a little bit more of an upscale twist to it. Flower Child also offers different homemade juices each day and flavored teas. I always find a new drink there that tastes amazing because they change their drinks daily. Flower Child is open daily from 11am-9pm. Flower Child is one of my go-to restaurants in Austin for a great clean meal in a laid-back atmosphere.

If you don’t already feel free to follow ATXGrubs on Instagram to stay up to date with all our new posts! Hopefully, this post will make your time in Austin more delicious than it already was!

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Eating my way around Austin, I learned one very important rule…always leave room for dessert! This past week I had the pleasure of trying out the fairly new Hank’s Austin. A restaurant and cafe located in the Windsor Park neighboorhood of Austin. With a wide-ranging menu and beautiful modern minimalist decor, I had high hopes from the get-go. Walking into this light and airy cafe you immediately wanted to stay here forever. The cozy and inviting atmosphere and amazing food make it a great place to sit and enjoy a meal, grab a drink, or have a quick coffee.

Hanks’s hours vary between three parts of the restaurant which are the dining area, bar, and coffee shop. The cafe and coffee shop are open daily from 7am-10pm, and the restaurant and bar open from 11am-10pm. Hank’s Austin also offers brunch Saturday and Sunday from 10am-3pm and a late night option at their bar from 10pm-12pm on Friday and Saturday!

Visiting Hanks’s I ordered an array of different items off of their combined lunch and dinner menu. My favorite item I ordered was the hummus and pita. I could have only eaten their hummus and been completely satisfied with my food experience. Being a millennial I also had to try their avocado toast and crispy rice bowl. The avocado toast was topped with a poached egg, feta, cilantro, and sprouts. Adding some protein to my crispy rice bowl that also came with a fried egg, cilantro, arugula, ginger, and cucumber. Washing everything down with one of their chai tea lattes and the Chantilly cake. Learned that it’s also unacceptable to leave Hank’s without one of their amazing desserts.

Everything I ate at Hank’s was beyond delicious and not overly expensive. I also received the best service and felt like I was family while dining at Hank’s Austin. After seeing what Hank’s is all about I can confirm it’s defiantly some great Austin grub. If you don’t already follow ATXGrubs on Instagram to stay up to date with everything I’m eating in Austin! Hopefully, this post makes your life more delicious than it already was!`

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When I first got to college my mother told me that I had to choose between alcohol and fries… Easy choice right? Some people may be a little on the fence when deciding but not me. After experiencing Kimchi Fries at Chi’Lantro in Austin, Tx, my decision was final.

Chi’Lantro is a Korean BBQ restaurant that has proudly been serving the residents of Austin for over eight years. What started as a food truck has now been transformed into a small chain restaurant with its headquarters in the best city in Texas. The restaurant boasts of having the original Kimchi Fries and amazing Korean inspired BBQ.

Grabbing a great meal with a fair price is something Austinites love. With mainly everything on the menu being under 12 dollars this dining experience is a bargain. The only thing I would forewarn to anyone that wants to try Chi’Lantro is that every location is cashless.

Similar to chipotle you get to customize your meal and select different toppings to go with it. My go-to item on the menu is their tacos which gives you the option of either flour or corn tortillas, but, you also give you the option of either starting out with a salad, rice bowl, tacos, burrito, noodle bowl or kimchi fries. Then you get to choose your protein to add on my personal favorite being the spicy pork. After choosing your bases you then go own to pick out your greens, and sauces. Chi’ Lantro also offers Korean fried chicken wings and a kids menu for people like me who are only in college.

My personal order at Chi’Lantro since you all have probably just been dying to know is the tacos on flour with spicy pork, lettuce, onions, avocado, and cheese topped off with their magic sauce makes all my wildest dreams come true. And did I forget to add that I also always order their kimchi fires?
Loading those bad boys up with again some spicy pork and magic sauce if I didn’t have enough already. Then I like to water that down with some of they’re fresh juice or a unique blend of tea depending on what they have set out for the day.

All in all, everything I’ve ever put in my mouth at Chi’Lantro has never disappointed. Definitely not the best place to bring a date if you plan on going full savage mode since it can get a little messy but other then that I give it a five out of five stars. If you’re looking to add a twist to your BBQ needs I personally recommend stopping by Chi’lantro. Hopefully, this has helped make your time in Austin even more delicious then it already was and if you like this post feel free to follow ATXGrubs blog and Instagram account atxgrubs. Thank you for reading and try not to drool on your screen!

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 Hi everyone, Welcome to ATXGrubs! I’m Alex Rabb and all my life I’ve been passionate about two things Austin, Tx, and food! Growing up an Austin native meant having a refined palate for anything that comes out of a Tex-Mex joint or food truck. As a college student food is on my mind 24/7 and any nice place to relax and enjoy food is at the top of my interests. It all started when I wanted an outlet to be able to follow restaurants around me and post my food pictures to share with other people looking for good grub in Austin like myself, so I decided to start a food Instagram. Incorporating my love for photography, food, and Austin all into one place called ATXGrubs!

    With starting this this website for my food Instagram I hope to be able to explore more opportunities to do what I love and collaborate with small and large businesses all over Austin and be able to share my own personal experience of the atmosphere and food I get to eat in this wonderful city I get to call home. I hope this website can be useful to people who have lived in Austin their whole life, just moved here or even just making a pit stop to see everything Austin has to offer.

   On this website, I will link the restaurants and menu items while also including links to their social media, business locations and prices. All the pictures included will also be posted on my food Instagram ATXGrubs in hopes to give anyone reading this as much information as possible on what I’m eating in Austin. I’m hoping this hungry college girl can make your time in Austin more delicious than it already was!

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