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)

πŸ“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

πŸ“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

πŸ“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

πŸ“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

πŸ“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

πŸ“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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