"Price: $$ The creative and playful combinations at the Austin mini-chain take toppings to a new level, paired with pop culture references. Order the Popeye (rosemary-infused olive oil with fresh spinach, crimini mushrooms, and roasted onions), the Epoch (red sauce with artichoke hearts, cherry tomatoes, and feta), or the Lu (red sauce with smoked bacon, pineapple, ham, and jalapeños). Outposts can be found on Burnet Road, Rosewood Avenue, and Balcones Village, and all the locations are rustic with minimal indoor dining and tables to eat outside. Take it to go by ordering online. Must-try dish: East Side Pies also has a Chicago-style pie that is worth an order when you’re in the mood." - Nadia Chaudhury