"The BEC (bacon, egg, and cheese, if you don’t speak brunch) is to New Yorkers what breakfast tacos are to Austin—lifeblood, and a part of our identity that we get oddly defensive about. The next time your East Coast friends visit and complain that they can’t get a BEC like they do back home, take them to Eggman in South Austin. Everything is made to order, so sandwiches may take a few minutes. They’re worth the wait. The rolls are soft and toasted, the eggs are fried perfectly, and the bacon crisps with a delightful snap. This is mostly a morning operation, but if you find yourself here closer to noon, consider getting a chopped cheese." - nicolai mccrary, matthew jacobs