From catered banana pudding cinnamon rolls and perfect brisket, to chicken fried ribeye, we’ve got you covered.
The terminus “ soul food for thought ” did n’t total about until the 1960s , but Black Southern culinary art has been fill stomachs and warming hearts since long before that . While it is by and large consort that not all Southern solid food is soul food , all soul food is Southern . But , unhappily , for us in Austin , we ’ve been losing a lot of the longtime stalwart of Black comfort intellectual nourishment . In the clock time we started putting together this listing , two of our honest-to-god - sentence favorites , Sassy ’s Vegetarian Soul FOODandCountry Boyz Fixins(still offer catering ) had to shutter their Austin door . So , with Emancipation Day right around the recess , we especially want to highlight some of our favorite spots that serve world - class odoriferous potato biscuits , peach shoemaker , skillet cornbread , collard Green , and more .
During Juneteenth weekend , Austin is host theSoul Food Truck Fest , showcasing top - pass southerly dishes from all over the United States Department of State . But no matter the time of class or holiday , Austinites still have plenty of excellent year - round options for soul food - trend pork chops , beef , and fried Pisces and chicken that should be added to everyone ’s to - dine list .
Roland’s Soul Food and Fish
ChestnutA much - loved stain off of East fourteenth street , Roland ’s has about everything you ’d want from a psyche nutrient joint . Just reading Roland ’s menu will make you desire to run out there , essay everything , and sleep for the relaxation of the daytime . You generously get two side and cornbread with every main dish — as it should be . While it ’s impossible to go wrong here , customers particularly love the beef tips and Elmer Rice , smothered pork chops , and peach cobbler . How to book : Stop by for first seed , first attend seating or gild takeoutonline .
Cranky Granny’s Sweet Rolls
TBACranky Granny ’s understands the grandness of the sweet side of soulfulness food for thought . They make forte cinnamon bark rolls with a wide of the mark array of effete flavor like churro , peach cobbler , and banana pud . Owner Sianni Dean often posts passionate videos on the caller ’s Facebook pageboy showcasing young flavors and topping . Dean is in the process of relocate the brick - and - mortar location , but you could still enjoy their offerings through tidy sum transportation , catering , and beak - up fiat for the time being . How to book : Order takeout , merchant marine , and cateringonline .
Ham Bonz
NorthloopSoon reopening at a new localization with pose - down , dine - in options , Ham Bonz brings you a salmagundi of delicious , mostly fried , comfort food . you may try Cheryl ’s Country Wings , Mo - T ’s Fried Chicken , or their deep-fried Poke Chops . Also , enjoy their non - alcoholic “ house wines ” of Kool - care and Tea - laid ( Kool - Aid mixed with iced tea ) . you’re able to also purchase a combo repast they ’ll deliver to a local person without housing . How to book : Checkwebsitefor update on new emplacement and call 512.808.6430 for pitch . ]
Fixe Southern House
DowntownThe menu at this well - execute spot is adorned with the Charles Bukowski quote , “ I do not have time for thing that have no soul . ” This upscale joint means it . Fixe Southern House offer a different spin on the traditional soul food for thought experience with unparalleled dishes such as chicken fry steak made out of ribeye and their Heritage Pork Chop served with braised collard greens and Baron Verulam jam . How to reserve : Make reservationsonlineor call 512 - 888 - 9133 .
Big Mama’s Kitchen
East Cesar ChavezIn addition to all your person food for thought classic , Big Mama ’s kitchen brings some unique options that you wo n’t see on other menus . Their honey - glazed salmon and pineapple bowls are truly tasty . And they are n’t slacking on their dessert game either . Put a nice fore on your bowlful with a fade of quid cake or a deep - fry peach shoemaker . Though it ’s worth working your way through the menu , we also patronage live to town on all the sweets . How to reserve : blockade by for first come , first serve seating or order takeout and deliveryonline .
Hoover’s Cooking
CherrywoodOne of Austin ’s more popular eatery in general , Hoover ’s Cooking has nothing to prove . They ’ve been winning awards and serving hearty Southern - style meals for over 20 years . Charbroiled Catfish , Ham Steak with Jezebel Sauce , Sweet Potato Praline Cheesecake — the menu utter for itself . quit by for extra pile during their daily 4 pm to 6 pm happy minute when you may go gammon without spending a hazard . How to reserve : Stop by for first come , first serve seating room or order takeoutonline .
O’s Chop House
Various locationsNo somebody intellectual nourishment list is complete without mention of Southern barbecue . The folk at O ’s Chop House polish off that quota for us with their populace - class brisket everlasting with a perfectly pink smoke ringing under the crust . It ’s seriously good material that is worthy of far more recognition than it receives . Customers can also chow down on their blotto baked potatoes , smoke jerk chicken , and strawberry shortcake . How to book : Call 817 - 371 - 1947 to order .
The Rolling Rooster
Wells BranchChicken and waffle is another beloved soul food staple that actuallycomes from Harlemaccording to some . Othersdispute the belief , claiming the angelical and savory jazz group does , in fact , hail from the South . No matter the case , we ’re sure as shooting not halt any grudges . Fortunately for Austinites , The Rolling Rooster takes it up a Southern notch by allowing guest to pair their wimp with either a even or red velvet waffle . While you should go for that red velvet option , the waffle and domestic fowl combination are just the get-go of the card . Pisces the Fishes , runt , zesty cheese sticks , pork chops , and more are also usable . No matter what you pick out , you ’ll feel the folks here definitely know how to make a good denture . How to book : Stop by for first seed , first served seating or order takeout and deliveryonline .
Ike-N-Aves
Wells BranchNo southerly cookout is complete without some hamburger on the grill . enliven by their father ’s favorite patty , the owners of this baseborn solid food hand truck serve delicious , no - fuss hamburger options with all the classical English and backstage you could need . They also offer catering services for corporate events , fete , and everything in between . How to book : Call 682 - 302 - 5008 to govern delivery or docket catering .
Fixe Southern House
Cranky Granny’s Sweet Rolls
Fixe Southern House
Hoover’s Cooking
The Rolling Rooster
