Where Y'all Eating At Though?! (September 2026 Recap)

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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?! (September 2026)

🀘🏾 Black-owned | 🀟🏼 Hispanic/Latino-owned

πŸ“Gliders (🀟🏼)

Neighborhood: Pop-ups Only

Cuisine: American/Hot Dogs

What We Ordered:

  • Tokyo Dog

  • Chili Cheese Dog

  • Tejano Dog

Can’t Live Without:

  • Hispanic-owned

  • 100% All Beef Dogs

  • Signature 3.5 inch Dogs

  • Locally Sourced

πŸ“Ben & Lynn’s

Neighborhood: Downtown Austin - 2600 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702

Cuisine: American/Chicken

What We Ordered:

  • B&L Classic Dipped in Sweet/Lightly Spicy YamYum

  • Fries

Why We Loved It:

  • Cooked to Order

  • Real Chicken

  • Crispy and Seasoned French Fries

πŸ“Tony’s Jamaican Food Brick & Mortar (🀘🏾)

Neighborhood: Pflugerville - 2700 W. Pecan St, Suite 650, Pflugerville, TX

Cuisine: Jamaican

What We Ordered:

  • Curry Goat

  • Whole Snapper

  • Lamb Chops

  • Oxtails

  • Kingston Shrimp Cocktail

  • Rice & Beans

  • Greens

Why We Loved It:

  • Black-owned

  • New elevated menu

  • Fresh ingredients

  • Cozy and friendly atmosphere

πŸ“The Lucky Duck

Neighborhood: East Austin - 1300 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702

Cuisine: American

What We Ordered:

  • Chicken Bites (Buffalo, Thai Chili)

  • Fries

Why We Loved It:

  • Crispy, saucy, and juicy chicken

  • Sauces are great!

  • Open late on Sundays

πŸ“Alloy Autohaus

Neighborhood: South Austin - 2706 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704

Cuisine: Coffee

What We Ordered:

  • Cappuccino (Lavender)

Why We Loved It:

  • In the back of a vintage store

  • Cozy atmosphere

  • Cool cars!

  • Uniquely Austin!

πŸ“Texas Coffee Traders Cafe

Neighborhood: East Austin - 3223 E 7th St, Austin, TX 78702

Cuisine: Coffee

What We Ordered:

  • Latte

  • Crossaint

Why We Loved It:

  • Good coffee!

  • Hidden gem

  • Friendly staff

  • Outdoor/indoor area

πŸ“Texas Hot Chicken & Burger Co.

Neighborhood: East Austin - 3526 E 7th St, Austin, TX 78702

Cuisine: American

What We Ordered:

  • The Classic Chicken Sandwich (Heat Level: Branding Iron)

  • Chicken Bites (Heat Level: Wild Fire)

  • Old School Cheeseburger

  • Fries

  • Onion Rings

Why We Loved It:

  • Juicy and Fresh Chicken

  • Loved the Blue Cheese and Chipotle Ranch

  • Onion Rings are fire!

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Because finding your next favorite meal is another way to Find Your People. 🫢🏾✨

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