(512) 420-8400
616 W 34th St
Austin,
TX
78705
30.3007
-97.7399
Neighborhoods: Central Austin, West University
What People Are Saying About Food Heads
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – Gourmet grocery and group-luncheon appetites have been satisfied with custom-prepared foods here for years. Now this highly regarded caterer offers a large variety of freshly prepared sandwiches, soups, sides, salads and cookies are packed in box lunches daily at its 34th Street location. All its soups, salads and sides--including the baked beans--are made from scratch.
08/02/09
I love, Love, LOVE this place
by leahs2tall
I first discovered this little house while working off a shop on 35th street several years ago. Year after year i just keep coming back for more, Their slaw and potato salad are amazing and just wait until you sink your teeth into the gypsy grove. However, the best thing on the menu is by far the tortilla soup. I am a huge soup connoisseur and experiment with everything from coconut curry and menudo to pho and down home baked potato soup. Needless to say, growing up in south Texas, i've had some good tortilla soup but this is by far the best. It has a clear broth base like in traditional mexican caldo (I hate those thick tomato bases other places like Chilies and Trudys serve)and the spices are just right. They only draw back is that they close mid afternoon so lunch is the only option here.
- Pros: Food quality, service, delivery
- Cons: small location so it can get crowded during lunch rush
02/14/09
Definitely go here!!!
by alanah
Wow. I ordered the half Chicken and Eggplant sandwich with half Greek salad. And wow. Firstly, the greek salad was the best I've ever had. Greens, cucumber, olives, croutons, feta cheese, tomatoes, red onion, delicious dressing, not too tangy, not too much -- just perfect. It was incredible. The sandwich though was the best part. Grilled chicken, eggplant, basil pesto, blackberry balsamic vinaigrette and goat cheese (enough to put me into goat cheese heaven!) all on multigrain bread. It was absolutely incredible. Not only was the food amazing but the place is SO adorable. They brew Republic of Tea, they have fresh flowers all over the place, it's so homey and cosy and adorable. I also shared an oatmeal chocolate chip cookie (my favorite kind!), the flavor was delicious but it was crunchy instead of chewy, I prefer them chewy. They're baked fresh from scratch with all real ingredients - butter, sugar, eggs - yum! All their other ingredients are fresh also. No frozen meat, no frozen egg patties. Real eggs used all around. Their bread is delivered fresh daily from Mandolo's (at the Triangle on 45th and Guadalupe). In sum, go here, try it, it's delicious! Adorable and all real, natural food. Ditch the food chains and go to Food Heads!
- Pros: Food, service, location, ambience
- Cons: Parking
01/26/09
Awesome sandwiches!
by atcat
I've heard of this place and luckily stumbled across it for lunch. I had the Leg of Lamb sandwich and my friend had the Chicken and Eggplant sandwich. We split each other's selections. All I can say is Awesome!!! Fantastic sandwich and a lot of sandwich too for an incredible price. I would have given it 5 stars but the counter help wasn't very helpful. The hipster girl with the nose piercing was downright rude. Nonetheless, definately worth the visit. Just tip according to the service and all is good.
- Pros: Awesome sandwiches, great price, high value
- Cons: lacking on service
The Details on Food Heads
When to Go:
The store also serves breakfast: pastries, breakfast tacos, juice, coffee and espresso.
Know Before You Go:
Foodheads uses New World Bakery Breads and makes its own condiments. Choose from brown deli mustard, honey dill, chipotle lime or jalapeno mustards, fresh elephant garlic and more.
The Extras:
Large catering, takeout and delivery orders and special items may require 24 hours. Free delivery in Central Austin with $30 minimum order.
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