Eman A.
Yelp
Arrived for the supercharging and decided to cool off inside with a fun lunch.
The atmosphere is some of the best in Austin, wide open spaces with high vaulted ceilings. It's so nice not to feel claustrophobic or old and moldy and archaic like other restaurants in ATX. The bathroom fixtures are sophisticated and better than almost any ATX bathroom. There is plenty of room to maneuver with a large group. It reminds me of my time abroad and I wish more Austin places were like this. I just really enjoy the ambiance here, it's a third home really. Kind of what you wish Starbucks (used to be) and even Mozart's could be.
The Food: I had the chopped salad and a giant pretzel. The pretzel itself was perfectly done, not too crisp, no burn marks. I liked the mustard dipping sauces a lot. Be forewarned, they are intense and you should like Dijon mustard a lot. I used them sparingly, it was fun to try something new you can't get just anywhere. The chopped salad was the best, perfectly sized for a medium lunch, but not overly small. The Dijon vinaigrette was perfection. I've also had the hippie vegan burger with the basil slaw which is even better than the pretzel and chopped salad, highly recommend anything here, I don't think you can really go wrong.
The service is ridiculously good, they are prompt and it's kind of like Loro and super easy to walk up and order. They always ask how I'm doing too.
I wish they offered a brunch everyday, I'd certainly come to try the fried green tomatoes Benedict on a Tuesday morning. I'm excited to return and try a dessert and pizza and wish they'd add Pinthouse's honey pear to the menu here and maybe some chips and queso type options. I don't drink alcohol and this was such a nice surprise for me to find a cute lunch spot, even if the focus is beer first and foremost.