Where Y'all Eating At Though?! (August 2026 Roundup)
Every month, we make it our mission to get outside and support the restaurants, coffee shops, food trucks, bakeries, and hidden gems that make Austin special.
Whether it's a Black-owned staple, a new neighborhood spot, or a place that's simply worth the hype, Where Y'all Eating At Though?! is our monthly roundup of everywhere we ate and where we think you should eat next.
If you're always asking, "Where should we eat?"... this is your answer.
🍽️ Where We Ate?! (August 2026)
📍Luv Fat’s Ice Cream (✊🏾)
Neighborhood: Central Austin - 4700 Loyola Ln. 101, Austin, TX
Cuisine: Dessert
What We Ordered:
Lavender Cookies + Creme
Vanilla Buckeye
Mango Sorbet
Strawberry
Can’t Live Without:
Black/Women-owned
Dairy Free
Unique Flavors
📍IKI Chicken Rice & Thai Food
Neighborhood: East Austin - 4609 Bolm Rd, Austin, TX
Cuisine: Thai Food
What We Ordered:
Khao Mun Kai Yang
Asian Noodle Salad
Beef Meat Balls
Can’t Live Without:
Authentic noodles
The sauces!
Fresh ingredients
Friendly atmosphere
A great variety on the menu
📍Alice Poulain Cafe
Neighborhood: South Austin - 2214 S 1st St, Austin, TX
Cuisine: French
What We Ordered:
Ham Baguette Sandwich
Omelette
Croissant
Coffee
Why We Loved It:
Croissants are FIRE
Fresh ingredients
Cozy and friendly atmosphere
Outdoor patio
📍Citizens All Day
Neighborhood: Central Austin - 4818 Burnet Rd, Ste 600, Austin, TX
Cuisine: Australian-inspired
What We Ordered:
Breakfast Burrito
Steak & Eggs
Fluffy Pancakes
Smoked Salmon Benny
Fresh Lemonade
Why We Liked It:
Steak was great!
Healthy eats
📍Munch Munch Waffles (✊🏾)
Neighborhood: Leander - 9073 W State Hwy 29 #101, Liberty Hill, TX
Cuisine: Soul Food
What We Ordered:
Cajun Shrimp & Grits
Biscuits
Churro Munch
Why We Loved It:
Best shrimp & grits in the city
Black/family-owned
Friendly staff
Great breakfast food
📍Lil’ Easy
Neighborhood: Downtown - 5000 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX
Cuisine: Cajun
What We Ordered:
Sensation Salad
Crawfish Duo
Meat Pie
Crawfish Queso
Frozen Seasonal Margarita
Why We Loved It:
One of our favorite cajun restaurants in the city
Consistent!
Great happy hour
Friendly staff
Outdoor/indoor
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Because finding your next favorite meal is another way to Find Your People. 🫶🏾✨