The sandwich menu is small but mighty at Knuckle - Review - Austin - The Infatuation
"Knuckle Sandwich punches far above their weight. The tiny trailer outside of Ants Beer Cave in South Austin has only four sandwiches on the menu (plus a couple of sides), but that’s all they need. Each will inspire that eyes-rolling-back-in-your-head sigh not often associated with bread and the things that go inside it. These aren’t typical sandwiches, you see. The bread is topped with za’atar, and the fillings are as clever as they are tasty. In Knuckle’s namesake item—a spin on an Italian sub featuring mortadella, capicola, and salami supplied from Portland’s beloved Olympia Provisions—there's a sheet of crispy baked parmesan cheese that makes it pop. The turkey sandwich, meanwhile, has olive tapenade and red pepper aioli that Jersey Mike himself would enjoy. Grab Knuckle to go or eat your sandwich at one of the picnic benches next to Ants’ pickleball courts. photo credit: RICHARD CASTEEL Food Rundown photo credit: RICHARD CASTEEL The Knuckle Sandwich If a restaurant is going to name a dish after itself, it better be good. Fortunately, this sub is better than good—it’s one of the best sandwiches in Austin. We’ve already told you what’s in it (except we didn’t mention Mama Lil’s pickled peppers—those are nice too). Now go get it. photo credit: RICHARD CASTEEL The Turkey Sammie It’s hard to screw up a turkey sandwich, but it’s even harder to make one stand out. Knuckle’s uses sprouts, feta, and two complementary spreads well worth the $17 price tag. photo credit: RICHARD CASTEEL The Mushroom Reuben Knuckle’s vegetarian option swaps corned beef for lion’s mane mushrooms, and it’s just as rich as its meatier counterpart. Even the staunchest carnivore you know will be satisfied with this saucy, peppery sandwich. photo credit: RICHARD CASTEEL The Lamb Sandwich A lamb sub with beets and horseradish? Bet you didn’t see that one coming. The tzatziki can be a little overpowering, but if that’s the biggest complaint we can muster, you know you’re still in good hands. photo credit: RICHARD CASTEEL Panisse These little chickpea blocks are salty and fluffy, and they come with schmaltz aioli as well as a toum so garlicky it’ll clear your nasal passages." - Matthew Jacobs
