Justin T.
Yelp
Biscuits and Groovy has been on my Austin bucket list for years and I finally got the chance to cross it off the list on my most recent trip to Austin. This place is an Austin favorite, so I planned an early arrival to beat the crowds. Parking sucks here. Pay attention to the signs in front of the business as it clearly says, do not park in the alley or the gas station. I found street parking in the neighborhood very easily. The business itself is a cool looking trailer, next to the bike shop with a small patio off to the side. I got there early, so ordering with the cool and friendly staff was a breeze. They give you a buzzer to let you know when your food is ready.
The menu is pretty simple. You got freshly made buttermilk biscuits served in a variety of different ways. The common denominator in most of the dishes is white pepper gravy but topped with different toppings. You can also get a regular ole biscuit, topped with butter and jam. You really can't go wrong here. I was undecided like usual so they suggested I go with their best seller, the Gloria Gaynor. It's a large dish and can easily be shared, but I did a pretty good job of knocking most of it out myself. It was three open faced biscuits, topped with their delicious gravy, scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, jalapenos, cheese, pepper and chives. This dish not only looked glorious and comforting, but it also tasted absolutely delicious. That gravy was one of the better white gravies that I've had. The biscuits were buttery, light and flaky. Just like I like them. The eggs were done just right, not too runny, not too hard. I will say I felt the proteins were a little light. I would've liked a little more sausage and bacon in every bite. The jalapenos were of the pickled variety and added a little bit of heat. The green onions added a nice bite of freshness to the dish to cut through all the richness of all the other components. I was thoroughly satisfied with this dish. As far as drinks go, the only options is freshly squeezed OJ. I was all about that and really liked it, but a coffee option would have came in clutch too. Luckily there is a coffee shop next door if you really have to get that caffeine fix.
I am so glad I finally got to the check this spot out. It definitely did not disappoint and I would gladly come back!