Avenue B Grocery & Market

Owner was constantly yelling at the employees when we were there on vacation. One of the employees kept apologizing for the owners behavior even though the owner kept belittling the employees. The “vintage” items are over priced if they weren’t broken/damaged. You can honestly find better at Goodwill. (My friend got kicked out for videoing so took some screenshots off the video to post.) We tried the sandwiches which were overpriced and they didn’t really have anything in stock. The sandwiches were not worth the “hype” of this place. Honestly, you can make a better sandwich at home.

Aug 2023 Update: Always a great experience! The customer service is top tier and the sandwiches just HIT THE SPOT! This time was Turkey, pepper Jack & veggies on grain. SOOO GOOD! Still highly recommend! A perfect hidden-in-plain-sight gem! It’ll feel like you stepped back in time. This is definitely a must visit if you’re in the area. Service is super friendly and helpful… and the food is awesome. I had the roast beef with Swiss on sourdough all the way add horseradish… So so good. Highly recommend!

Super cute vintage sandwich shop located in Hyde park. They have a very nice patio outside with picnic tables. It was closed when I got there but I will definitely be back to get a sandwich at the super cute vintage sandwich shop.

Nice Lil Spot!!! Was working in the area & stopped by on my break, They wasn't open but Owner saw me sitting in Picnic Area & allowed me to come in & get my Well Needed Dr.Pepper & threw in some Free Chips & Gum & Offered me Chilli, but didn't have the time!!! Highly Recommend Supporting This Spot!!!!

This is the place to go for sandwiches and atmosphere. Ross is the nicest guy and his store is a part of history, both in my life and the city of Austin. Food trucks are over rated, a dime a dozen. Stop on by for great food and conversation. Thank you Ross, for everything!

nice cozy place with excellent sandwiches full of flavor!! I would suggest you call ahead to see if there is a wait or line or closed. Shop owner is overwhelmed and under staffed. "so many complicated orders"! Those are his words about his menu... I will not be back and did not feel welcomed. I tried supporting this local small business. I don't think it was wanted!

Amazing looking place, an experience of classic Austin on a quiet street under shady trees. Loved the Queen B veggie & cheese sandwich. Looking forward to going again soon.

BEST SANDWICHES IN AUSTIN! Step back in time and enjoy Avenue B Grocery. This quaint historic century old store and sandwich shop is not only stocked with groceries and novelty items; this place makes fresh made to order sandwiches and has daily specials like homemade soup, chili and baked desserts. Local favorites are the King Ross sandwich and the homemade RPC pimento cheese sandwich. Fabulous! Add this to your sandwich bucket list for sure!

Run... and get yoself a Sammy! This was a pimento cheese with avocado. Dang... PERFECT! The hours vary as it's a family biz and we asked them about it... I like it, they are working around life. Just keep trying and get yourself your sandwich. Plenty of outdoor tables to enjoy your lunch!!! Do it! ASAP

What a cool step back into history. I had the King Ross sandwich on gluten-free Hawaiian bread- excellent sandwich! The owner was cool and fun to talk to. You can select a record to play on the phonograph while he makes your sandy. If the weather is good, the picnic benches are a nice shady spot for lunch. -By the way, be courteous and don't take pictures inside the store (there's a sign on the door)

I wasn't going to leave this review (the owner actually asked me not to, which I will elaborate on below) but after thinking about it and reading other reviews, here it goes. The owner made me cry today. The second we walked into the store he was behaving erratically, telling us all about the four steps of ordering one of his sandwiches (he had a precise regimen of ordering that he expected us to follow). Then he was complaining about his 'ethnic friend Carlos' who has a food truck, that is never in the same place/always moving around, who sells Cuban sandwiches. One variety of sandwich in comparison to the many sandwiches offered at Avenue B Grocery. He was very frustrated by the fact that Carlos made some top 5 list of sandwiches in Austin, but not him, someone who's been in Austin forever, etc etc. He's yelling at us about how it's because of social media that Carlos won this recognition, and Carlos has 30k followers on Instagram. So I'm thinking to myself: "Well, if this sandwich is as good as people say it is, I'll leave this man a great review so people can hear/read about it on Yelp and come give him business - maybe then he'll get some recognition." All of this occurred before we've ordered our food. When we get the chance to speak, we tell him that my boyfriend has been to Avenue B before, but it was my first time, and that we were on our way to the UT/OU game in Dallas - it was at this point that he started being a little nice (emphasis on a little) presumably because he is a Longhorns fan. After we paid, I took a quick photo inside, and got laid into. This man screamed at me. Apparently there is a sign on the outside of the establishment that says not to take photos inside. I didn't see it. Please forgive me, I am not perfect. I wouldn't have taken a photo had I seen the sign. I'm all about respecting someone's wishes as I would expect mine to be respected in return. I tried to explain that I write reviews for Yelp as a hobby and he had no interest. I apologized and we walked outside to sit on the benches waiting for our food. When he came out to give us our sandwiches, I still had tears in my eyes. He asked me, "Are you upset?" I lied and said no because I didn't want any trouble. Then he started what sounded like a normal conversation but mid-sentence looked right at me and said, "Do not write a review." And I just said okay. Again, didn't want to set him off. It felt like he was on the verge of a total rampage and I was in his path. I couldn't even eat my sandwich I was completely paralyzed with fear by his actions towards me. I was crying hysterically - the hyperventilating kind. I forced myself to open my sandwich because I didn't want him to see me not eating it and get even more upset with me. I'm embarrassed that he made me so emotional. I'm even getting upset writing this recounting the experience. I'm completely torn and bothered by this experience. Clearly this man is hurting or might even be suffering from a mental disorder (as another review suggested), and that makes me feel incredibly sad for him. I hope it's not too late to get him some help if that is the case. And if it isn't the case and he's just a disgruntled old man... well, not much else I can say other than, don't take photos inside.

Super cute vintage sandwich shop located in Hyde park. They have a very nice patio outside with picnic tables. It was closed when I got there but I will definitely be back to get a sandwich at the super cute vintage sandwich shop.

I worked here when I was 20 and Ross was about 45. Ross made my life an actual living hell. One day when we were still on good terms, we were shooting the shit after work, and I confided in him that my father had died by suicide when I was 15. A couple minutes later he tried to kiss me, saying "Can't we just secretly be in love?" My experience working here only got worse after that, if you can believe it. This was in 2002. Can't believe the neighborhood is still tolerating this menace.

Had a nice time. The guy is funny and the sandwiches were good. Feels like going back in time.

This was the worst experience I've ever had buying a sandwich. The owner was super aggressive from the moment I walked in, rambling in a way I couldn't understand. After I ordered, he went off on an incoherent rant about how disgruntled he is and how he hates the customers. I thought I would eat outside and be free from his insanity, but he followed me out and complained about his business and the customers the entire time I ate. He doesn't like when people read the menu. He doesn't like paying his employees. Etc. The place was incredibly run down and looked to be falling apart. I feel a little sick from the sandwich as well. As I was leaving, he tried to get me to stay because he said he wasn't finished talking to me, but I got out of there fast. He was super creepy and incredibly mentally unstable. I did not feel safe. I will never return, and I hope no one goes into that building, for their own mental and physical safety.

Food was excellent and the vibe of this place is so great! The service was excellent and the owner was very friendly.

Stopped by on a bike ride to grab a bite. Sandwich was tasty and everyone was super nice.

Love this place!! Homemade pimento cheese and the friendliest man you'll ever meet. This place is all that I love about Austin -- friendly, inclusive, historic, and tasty!!

A perfect hidden-in-plain-sight gem! It'll feel like you stepped back in time. This is definitely a must visit if you're in the area. Service is super friendly and helpful... and the food is awesome. I had the roast beef with Swiss on sourdough all the way add horseradish... So so good. Highly recommend!

Absolutely beautiful establishment. May it stay open forever. Buy your sandwiches here!

I've come here 3 times in one year bc it looks cute but each time ive come they are closed. seems like a hobby business instead of a real business. if you're going to just close whenever you want, sell the business you obviously don't need it. won't waste my time coming back.

Is there something "wrong" [medically/mentally?) with the owner/proprietor? I don't know, but when I visited recently in 2023, I raised my cellphone to a take quick pic inside, and he suddenly and angrily hung up his phone call and YELLED at me, "No photos!" I hadn't taken any photos yet, but I apologized to him nonetheless, and then he yelled at me a second time with the following outburst-- "There's no photos allowed! People are always taking photos! Just get out of here! GET OUT OF HERE!" That's right. Before I could order anything or even engage him in polite conversation, he was yelling at me at the top of his voice to "GET OUT OF HERE! In my entire 62 year-old life, I've never been yelled at by ANY store proprietor, nor ordered to leave ANY store, anywhere, for any reason. It was quite a startling and twilight zone-like experience. So...I just thought I'd leave this comment here as a "warning" to what others may encounter when they approach this man. I recommend that you approach him quietly, VERY respectfully, and with your camera kept securely in your pocket. My review in one word? Frightening.

Ross let my painting class do a nocturne, and I bought a sandwich, which turned out to be an absolutely fabulous BLT on sourdough. Absolutely fresh, creamy mayo, crunchy bacon. ​He was a great host to my class and a great sandwich-maker and I'll definitely be back next time I'm in Austin.

A classic sandwich spot! The ingredients are always super fresh and each sandwich is made to order. Be sure to grab a brownie if they're there! I love the outdoor picnic area and the oldies music -- a solid place for lunch with a book or a friend!

If I could leave zero stars I would. Let me start off by saying I'm Hispanic. My coworker was with me. It was our lunch break and we wanted to get a quick bite to eat. The owner is a d*c*head! Gave us dumb instructions on how to order and wanted us out the store immediately once we ordered. He finished by coming and throwing our sandwiches on the table. Anyways the sandwich was decent, terrible service. The young lady helping him did make the trip better as she tried to please the customers

This place is lovely and has nice outdoor tables for beautiful weather. The sandwhiches are great the food is good the atmosphere is old Austin and ecclectic. It is small, comfortable and casual. I love Ave B.

My family stopped in to see some true history of Austin as well as to support the local economy and we were treated like actual shit! The owner was a total asshole and actually used a timer to dictate to us that every minute he is open costs a dollar with placing a sand timer on the counter for every minute we were there. All he did was emphasize how much money he was losing by stating that he's not a history museum but a grocery store, but what's funny, is what he is actually selling stuff you could find at a garage sale. Do not waste your time! He should sell the business, since he has no idea how to treat a customer, and go work at a funeral home where someone with that type of personality belongs. Again, what an asshole!

Delicious King sandwich on toasted sourdough outside on a beautiful day at Ave. B Grocery. Great service, great outdoor area, dog friendly. Highly suggest you stop in and enjoy!!

Good food, better service - an Austin gem. Has the character of old Austin, and Ross is the best.

Great little spot with stellar sandwiches. Awesome hidden gem of Austin and would definitely return again. Found this on my lunch break doing the trees in the neighborhood and plan on coming back

Love this place - so nostalgic, so wonderful just to pop in. This is the antithesis of the "big box store." The store, its offerings, and its owner are all so wonderfully eclectic. Candy by the piece - since when??! Enjoy the vibe, and buy something to eat or just for fun, so the whole experience can continue on. I was with a group of painters who sat across the street one evening and painted the store, as the day grew dim and the lights around the building turned it into a magical scene.

Very cute and very yummy sandwiches!! The man is very nice and gave us recommendations:) Definitely coming back for more.

Went here for the first time today. Had a great experience with Ross - he was talkative, friendly, and offered some recommendations for his sandwiches. A cool little spot, no doubt. Love seeing these types of places still in existence. Not everyone wants or needs a big fancy chain restaurant. Places like this bring you back in time when sodas were a dime (showing my age) and Sonic drive-in was cool because the servers were on skates. Love that this place is still plopped right in the middle of a neighborhood. Will definitely go back. Had the BLT and it was delicious. Enjoyed an old school Cream Soda with it and sat outside. Keep it going, Ross.

Ross, the man making sandwiches, was rude and behaving erratically the entire time I was there--as I was showing my family around my city on the last day of their visit, I'll add. I wasn't paying attention to his liking while he spoke and he KICKED me. I'm in the process of filing a police report right now. He KICKED ME. For no reason, not that there's a good reason for that. DO NOT GO, if only for your safety.

The owner appears to be off his meds. After ranting at us for 5 minutes and telling us WHAT to order, he allowed us to place or order and seemed irritated we didn't get what he demanded we get. He then proceeded to complain about the "lunch rush" (a total of 5 people). It took over 30 minutes to get an incredibly underwhelming sandwich. The owner is rude, overbearing, pushy and makes what could have been a lovely place and experience totally uncomfortable. I wonder if he reads these reviews? Get some life coaching, buddy.

best sandwich in austin. ive been going here semi-regularly for the past 2 years. got to know ross the owner very well one of the most genuine honest men i've ever met.

Cool place...good sandwiches however the owner ruins the experience. He's a total a$$. I will not be returning. Good job Ross.

I saw this hidden gem on one of Trulia's recent Instagram posts...I had never even heard of it. It's really cute and old; definitely a historic site...I felt a little transported back in time ;) The owner Ross was really nice and funny - definitely a great conversationalist! I asked if he gets asked the same questions all the time...He actually typed up the history on Avenue B Grocery...I forgot to take a photo of it but hopefully he'll frame it and hang it up soon :) When I first walked in he was helping someone and told me they have alligator soup, if I'd like to try some. I told him definitely not as a vegetarian but that I'd love to try the Queen B sandwich, which was recommended on the Trulia post I saw, saying that locals love it. It was a good old fashioned sandwich, with 4 kinds of cheeses on it, avocado, mushrooms and jalapenos. It was definitely delicious! This is a very charming place. I'd encourage anyone to stop by.

I've driven by this funky little place a million times over the years but I've never been in until today! I guess because I really looked open! A super friendly guy named Ross was sitting outside at some picnic tables having a cold drink celebrating his birthday the day before, but he hopped up to make my sandwich. He even offered free ice cream to my little friend! She had a drumstick!!! I didn't have time today to stay and look around but Avenue B Grocery is a charming little place with basic groceries and a menu that probably varies from day to day as do the hours, I would imagine. Anyway, if you're lucky enough to be in the area, you really should stop by for an old-fashioned sandwich! I got a Queen Bee... a cool, crispy, crunchy, fresh vegetable sandwich that includes mushrooms, avocado, and pickled jalapenos! I don't know how something so simple could be so damn delicious... Maybe it was Ross! Happy belated birthday Ross! Thanks for the sandwich and for keeping Austin like it was long ago! Simple and a little weird! ;)

LEGIT. For all of you Austinites that have been here for 2 years and like to talk about "real Austin", do yourself a favor and come get an education. This place is O.G. Don't take too long to place your order or you might get the boot. Get a sandwich, deviled egg, glass bottle soda, and go eat outside underneath a tree. Welcome to Austin.

The guy that owns it is something else. Loves to tell people what to do and enjoys being a a$$ about it.

This is such a great small neighborhood sandwich shop and place for cold drinks and some albums and cds to buy also. The owner is a unique guy who is running and keeping a historic Austin landmark alive. He makes a great homemade sandwich of almost any variety, and loves his customers, but he does not suffer fools easily, and you just may get a deserved scolding if you are not careful.

My daughter and I went here as an adventure, a step backward in time and she loved it for a good reason. This place is like a time capsule. And here's what we bought: a kit-kat bar, a popsickle, a ring pop, 3 tootsie rolls, and a bag of chips. The total, $2.90. Come on, people who complain about the prices here! The people who can afford to live in Hyde park have to make 6 figures at a minimum! Support this place by patronizing it for the simple reason that a 7-year old loved it. She said, "I bet that guy just lived there and then turned it into a store." Yeah, that's probably what happened and I've seen that guy there for a thousand years and now he's thinking of closing up shop! What? How about this, let's bulldoze his store/house and build another condominium there! Are you people crazy? Take your kids there and buy stuff because it's not just a store, but a museum of a simpler, more innocent time. Tip the guy with 20's, 50's, 100's. He should be making 6 figures at his store but he's struggling to stay in business. The owner took ice/snow out of his freezer and we threw it at each other and laughed and had a moment of pure joy, my daughter and I who can't afford to live in Hyde Park anymore. Support this simple landmark for the sake of the owner, the store, the nostalgia, something pure, the joy of a 7-year-old, and the life blood of Austin. Otherwise, we may as well sell all of our souls and prepare for our town to turn into downtown Detroit. Wait, downtown Detroit may have more life in it after its death than Austin. Am I being sensational, maybe, but hopefully it will make you think before giving in to your own soulless existence and keep Austin weird. That's what the saying means. Live it.

Dropped by for some food in a flash. I like this little joint and it always has weird stuff in addition to food for sale. This is perfect for the locals and especially the college students. Prices are reasonable and you can get a balanced meal here to eat outside or take home. I guess this is my 5th visit and I have always enjoyed the simple dishes. They had just made some tuna fish and it was really good. Hilarious guy in the back and the most charming and friendly young lady to take your order and check you out in the front. This is a great place to chill at lunch outside. Well done folks!

Best little sandwich shop in this area. Cute Market feel that is nested in the heart of hyde park. We come here alot since we live close by and it's convenient, reasonably priced, and good atmosphere/service

Some of the best sandwiches I've ever had, especially in Austin. The owner is a great guy and always willing you give you a recommendation

Running a little time capsule, Ross makes an effort to know every customer. You feel like a part of the neighborhood when you shop or eat here. Not to mention the great, fresh sandwiches.

I happen to live on Avenue B, 1 block North from this gem. Seating is all outside at picnic tables (which get wifi and varying amounts of shade.) To accompany the sandwiches (which others have reviewed plenty), they've got bottled soda, homemade 'nana puddin', a variety of chips and other baked goods, and plenty of nostalgia. Every time I have a meal here, it takes me back to summers on my great-grandma's farm in western Oklahoma, and I love it. However -- and this is a big however, their schedule is flat-out weird. For example, they were closed for Father's Day for several days. One time there was just a sign that said "Closed! Taking a break!" for 2+ weeks. I drove by today and they were closed for the 4th of July (it's 7/10...) I kind of find this hilarious (especially knowing the owner, who is quite the character), but I would not find it funny if I'd driven out of my way for a sandwich. So, if you don't live as close as I do, I recommend giving them a call to see if they're open before driving over. On a similar note, your sandwich *will* take forever to make. Again, I don't mind, because I'm just so delighted by the nostalgia and friendliness and the prospect of a tasty sandwich, but I can see how that would be annoying to somebody expecting to get their sandwich in a reasonable amount of time. Pro tip: I could (and do!) spend hours walking around this/my neighborhood. One of my favorite afternoon activities is to have a leisurely apple-and-brie sandwich with a bottle of Dr. Pepper at Ave B Grocery, and then take a stroll in the square made up by Duval-38th-Guad-45th.

Austin's oldest operating grocery store is unfortunately easy to forget with its tucked-away location between 44th and 45th on Avenue B (duh). But what a pleasure to remember. Much like my Great Uncle Hubert's general store in Flippin, TN, this beautiful and uber-cozy pier-and-beam store is packed to the gills with every essential imaginable and few items of whimsy, like the toy airplanes you can assemble. It's a totally different era once inside. People have been smackin' their granny for years as a result of the sandwiches they make - the staff are VERY proud of what's created in the back kitchen, and treat sanwiches like an art form (as they should). I prefer the King sandwich, not just 'cause it sounds cool as shit, but it's so good, roast beef and cheese, and heated ("for a totally different kind of sandwich," they tell me) and also their Rueben specials can't be beat if they're serving them. Being true to form, they offer co-cola in a bottle, as well as other classic bottled beverages from root beer to cream soda, etc., etc. Outside there are several places to sit, but oftentimes the flies and bees are among you, so we usually just take our sandwiches for a walk down Avenue B to check out one of, sorry, THE most beautiful neighborhood in Austin.

Today I walked amid the humidity (MAN! My hair!!!) to grab the fabulous King Sandwich Ordered and asked that it be warmed Oh my goodness This was just the bestest sammich ever, mmmk? yeah good stuff. I even got a cool put it together little airplane for my boy. Hooray for me! Fabulous sandwich AND Fabulous Mommy! Oh - and they DO take debit cards, but it costs $1. P.S. Thanks, Larry! Maybe I'll venture into the sloppy joe realm one day soon. oooo - and they have candy cigarettes! Am I showing my age?

Highly would not recommend! Read last part of review if not the whole thing (Owner gets very creepy). The majority of this review is based on my experience at Avenue B Grocery and not the food. Usually, if I were looking on yelp I would ignore this review because who really cares about service if the food is good right? But this is an exception (plus the food was alright but probably not better than a sandwich I could make at home). First off, don't believe the hours of operation you may seen online. This place I find is rarely open! My boyfriend and I pass by this place every single day. We had been wanting to go for months but it was never open! even during its supposed hours of operation. When we finally saw that it was open one day we jumped at the opportunity to try it out but my one experience has led me to never want to go back (honestly I couldn't get out fast enough even when we were there). My main complaint I suppose would be with the man who owns the business and who I believe is usually the one there working. He is the sole reason I won't be back. He was rude about everything and anything, and he was pretty creepy. Let me explain. My boyfriend and I went to order. My boyfriend decided pretty quickly on what he wanted while I took some time (I like to take my time and there were a good number of options). He very negatively commented on how I was taking 'forever.' Interestingly though, he also commented negatively on how my boyfriend was quick in his decision making. He also made negative comments about what I ordered. Then, while making the sandwiches, he complained the whole time about how complicated the sandwiches were! Which 1. they were not very complicated and 2. if they are so complicated why are they on his menu? My boyfriend tried to ask some few simple questions which turned into the owner basically giving us a lecture and then being rude about how we were 'asking all these questions and making him give these lectures'. In reality our questions could have been answered in like a sentence. It took probably fifteen minutes at least for him to make our sandwiches. Overall, he made me very uncomfortable and I could not wait to get out of there. The worst thing though happened at the end. A young woman came into the store while we were there (probably early 20s). She was from out of town and asked to use the store's phone. He sassily said that she could. The phone and the register were behind this same (rather small) counter. So they were both behind there while she was making a phone call and he was ringing us up. During this time, he intentionally bumped into her several times and made moves to get closer to her (she was clearly uncomfortable with this). He also LEANED IN AND SNIFFED HER HAIR! AND TOLD HER SHE SMELLED NICE! Maybe this is crossing the line of what to write on a yelp review but that, to me, is super creepy and unacceptable. I wanted to reach out to the woman and see if she needed help to get out of the situation. After she was done with the phone, she bought a drink from the store (I assume as a way to say thank you). She ended up paying with a credit card and he made many snide comments about how he would end up losing money due to her buying a cheap item and paying with card. Overall, I found the owner to just have the worst service. Completely unacceptable and creepy. As I said before, the food was pretty good but I could probably make something just as good at home and not be harassed about it. SUPER DO NOT RECOMMEND.

What a neat throw back in time. I've lived in Austin for 20 years and had never heard of this place until yesterday when I took a wrong turn and saw this place. I came back today for a plain old turkey on wheat and it was great. Simple but great. A 100+ year old (non-government) operation is a rarity in this town. So cool!

I'm a little ambivalent about Avenue B. It's such a cool building (an essentially unrenovated 1950s general store) with a pleasant picnic area outside that's shady and nice even in the blazing heat. The sandwiches and sides are dirt cheap and filling, and they sell those awesome wooden glider thingies that you can't find anywhere for $1.87. I had fun with it all the way home. The staff have always been nice, friendly, and reasonably prompt. So why only three stars? Because some of the sandwiches are utter, epic failures. To boot, they sometimes only marginally resemble the description on the oh-so-quaint chalkboard. Today, the special was a veggie reuben. Listed ingredients were three cheeses and kraut on choice of dark or light rye (standard reuben stuff) plus avocado. They ask if all that's okay, and I say, "sign me up." Then I get a sandwich with a ton of avocado, only a smidgen of kraut (some New York deli owner is already horrified) , melted cheese and TOMATO AND MAYO. Yuck. Gross. Who the f*ck ever heard of putting tomato and mayo on a reuben? Russian dressing is standard on every reuben anywhere, ever, and everyone knows it, and, giant tomato slices? Really? Who taught you how to make this sandwich? The lunch lady at school? A stoned person? Twas vile, and I couldn't even finish it.. So, good prices, great (probably homemade) pickles, and tasty deviled eggs--awesome though these thing are--don't insulate Avenue B against some spectacularly miscalculated menu choices. I'll be back, because it's close and usually pretty good, but I'll have to order much more carefully next time.

Delightful spot. The owner was very helpful and accommodating, I can definitely see why this is an Austin favorite.

Love this Austin iconic sandwich shop! Ross is the epitome of keep Austin wiered! He's not creepy as another reviewer mistakenly assessed. It's called having a sense of humor/making conversation. Obviously, his irony passed over someone's head. The Queen Bee sandwich with arugula and turkey is my go to! Cheers to you Ross and staying authentic in every way.

If you want to ruin your day, stop in to this guy's place and meet Ross, the most sour, rude man in all of Austin! I live in Hyde Park and have tried to support this local business on three separate occasions over the past year, and each time I was met with such breathtaking rudeness that I thought the guy must be kidding, or was doing a bit. He is not. He will treat you like you just stormed into his apartment at 3 am and demanded he wake up and make you a sandwich! I have never in my entire life written a negative YELP review because I don't like trashing people and anyone can have a bad day lord knows, but this guy is consistently the most foul and negative ownership presence I have ever encountered in 50 years of being a consumer, and I grew up in NY! No excuse for it whatsoever and he should be ashamed of the way he treats his customers. Period. Stay far, far away.

Austin classic! Super fresh ingredients and great specials. They stopped selling "grocery" items like produce a while back since they get all their business from sandwiches anyway.