Songbird

The food truck at Meanwhile brewery among other food trucks. I always wanted to try Nashville Hot chicken sandwich and it came out good. I was expecting bit more hot in taste so I was given the Extra hot sauce :) The combination was just perfect. Next, I will try the fries when I come back. The staff is very friendly and the overall vibe is amazing.

Very busy as soon as they opened. Nice addition to the food trucks at meanwhile. Ordered the breakfast anytime special it was missing the bacon which was my main reason for ordering it. The maple butter was good chicken was hot and fresh seems they use thighs dark meat. The fries are a meal in itself good for sharing. Worth trying if you're craving a good fried chicken sando while having some beers with friends.

Oh mah god. Chicken sandwiches and burgers were all delicious! And do not sleep on the fries - a must get and a great value for how many you get. And the cherry on top of it all is how amazing the staff is. They are all so kind and helpful. Can't wait to go back!

5 ⭐️ Goes to the hard workers in the truck! All the stars for each one of you. Today I came back for my second time because the first time was a great experience. The wonderful people working in this truck have consistently served great food with great customer service. The owner of this truck should really take care of them, they work hard! Today I happened to notice the thermometer inside the truck said 120 degrees❗️one hundred twenty degrees! The owner needs to figure out a way to keep their staff cool. No one should have to go through what I saw today. They were sweating so bad. In spite of, they again delivered great food and great customer service. I couldn’t help but feel guilty as I grabbed napkins looking at that thermometer and the smile on the staff members face asking if I needed anything else. Owner of this truck, if you know about the extreme working conditions then shame on you. If you didn’t, well now you know. Next time I come back it better not be 120 degrees in that truck for your wonderful staff.

Delicious and wonderful humans working there! They were out of the Mean Bean and I went out on a limb to request a veggie sandwich and explained I was totally cool with just the veggies they had on hand. I swear I normally don’t ask for accommodations, but I just really wanted a yummy sando from there. They made me the most delicious concoction of veggies and I was just so thankful and happy!!

Delicious! I had the patty melt and the quinoa salad, both yummy. My only comment would be that $13 is a little steep to pay for just the sandwich alone - for that price (especially from a food truck , where the overhead is minimal) I would expect some fries / a small side. But it was tasty and the service was friendly!

I had the Caddy-shack chicken sandwich that was delicious! Crispy chicken that was moist inside crispy on the outside, the slaw and the heat of the sambal balanced well with the honey. I added the crispy fries which were crunchy just the way I like them. I recommend this place!!

Ordered the popcorn chicken and fries - it's on the kids menu, but I'd definitely buy again and feel like it's perfect snack size for adults. Would even love to see a larger size serving. The chicken was fried perfectly, nice and crunchy batter with soft chicken inside. Swirl fries were thick and soft inside with a tasty spicy/peppery coating. Fantastic food truck! Order at the window, they text you when it's ready. This sits inside/next to Meanwhile Brewery. Visited on a weekend and it was quite busy with lots of families. The free parking lot fills up quickly, but still found lots of free street parking a block or two away.

We were looking for something to eat at Meanwhile Brewing and found this place. We are l so glad we did! The burger satisfied my appetite. The potatoes were perfectly crispy. We will definitely be having Songbird again!

Not bad, but nothing to write home about in my experience. I had one of their specials for the day which was supposed to be a really hot chicken sandwich. We were warned that it was crazy hot and I took that as a personal challenge because I love hot food so I was disappointed to find it wasn't that spicy (maybe 3 out of 5 spicy) but that's just a personal thing --I'm sure someone else would've found it hot enough. The bread was yummy and the chicken is great quality, too. So, it was still a pleasant experience. Would I go back again? Only if there weren't other options. But I say try it out and see for yourself!

The chicken sandwiches at this food truck are the bomb!! But what's really outstanding are the fries. I can't wait to go back and try the loaded fries. Best fries I've ever had!!

Giving Spicy Boys a run for their money! Songbird offers a solid selection of sandwiches and burgers, but both my gf and I were drawn to the Handle with Kare, which is basically Japanese curry with a crispy chicken thigh on Texas toast. Delicious! The Texas toast for me is a new thing. It definitely adds to the show but steals a bit more of the limelight than it deserves. Flavors were good, crunch was good. I would certainly order it again, but not before trying their burger options. They look delectable! Great food truck if you're looking for something hearty but not too heavy. Frontman was super duper nice. Actually everyone was great. Will be back.

Ordered the kids burger with cheese. Burger was good sized! My sister ordered the deluxe and she loved it. We would definitely order again! Thank you!

I'm going to be totally honest with you, I ordered online to-go from here because I was picking up a limited drop pint from Besame's trailer. That being said, it did not disappoint, so I'm glad I took a chance on trying something new yesterday. I played it safe with a patty melt and a side of fries. Turns out, I didn't need the fries because the sandwich was very filling. They use a thicker bread similar to Texas toast, but not quite it. Even though I took my meal (8 mins) home, the griddling of the bread retained a crunch for the first bite. The pickles on the sandwich were also on the thicker side but had a sweet-spicy tang to them to help cut through the sauce and burger patty. I'd like to say I savored it, but it was consumed in under 5 minutes. Do you love potatoes? Have you heard of Sidewinder fries? This is the only place I've seen them in Austin. The only other place I'd seen having them on the menu was at a po'boy joint in New Orleans. It's almost as if a steak fry and seasoned curly fries had a baby. Great for dunking in ketchup and I'd imagine great as a base for loaded fries. The guy working the trailer was super nice. When I let him know it was my first time trying their food, he let me know they just got there about 3 months ago. They're in the middle of having the trailer painted by an artist, so don't judge a book by its cover here. Also, had I known this was a chicken sandwich trailer, I'd have gone that route, but I'll save that for the next time I'm at Meanwhile.

Songbird is an interesting new food truck that opened at Meanwhile Brewing, one of my favs. I say interesting because the menu is familiar with old school Americana favorites yet varied with Asian flavor additions like the General, a General Tso's style chicken sandwich. Songbird's mainstays are sandwiches, salads, bowls and appetizers. I was prepared to get a sandwich the last time I was there but then the special they had that day I couldn't resist, an Asian style popcorn chicken with soy sauce soft boiled egg. It's funny cause the neighboring Besame ice cream food truck is one I also love but have rarely tried the staple menu items and always opt for the specials, making me feel like I'll trend that way with Songbird as well. But I am excited to try more of the menu. UPDATE: Just came back today and was planning on getting something from the regular menu but yet again, the Specials menu steered me away. I got the Short Rib Banh Mi and it was very good. The short rib was full of flavor, fork tender, with some much needed tartness of the cilantro, and pickled daikon and carrot to balance out the richness.

We tried this food truck the other while at Meanwhile Brewing and it didn't disappoint. Our kids usually go for the Side Eye cheese pizza but that day one of our sons wanted a grilled cheese. We ordered that along with fries and glad we did. The grilled cheese was American on sourdough Texas toast looking bread and still crunchy when we finally got my son to eat after soccer. The real star that day was the fries though. They were huge and flavorful. Menu says they are fried in wagyu beef tallow. If we ever go back without the kids I would order some fries to munch on because they were plentiful and packed with flavor. I should've taken a picture but I will next time. Highly recommend!

Ordering was very easy through the website and the food was ready fairly quickly, maybe within 15 min or so. I ordered the handle with kare, basically fried chicken with Japanese curry in a sandwich. I love Japanese curry so I was naturally drawn to this. While the sandwich was tasty, it wasn't something I'd say I need to go back and have again. The location at meanwhile brewing however, is great!

The sandos were AMAZING. We tried the General and the Handle with Karé along with the El Chingon (I think that's what it was called) fries special. Delicious Asian fusion sandwiches. They might be better than Spicy Boys, but don't tell them I said that. The only negative is was it took 30+ minutes to get the food, and the fries were cold by that time. I don't know if it was because the ordering system didn't let us know our food was ready or what, but the sandwiches were 5 star +! We will be back!

I like big sandwiches and I cannot lie - had a Deluxe....finest burger I've had in five years (my memory recycles every 5 years .... It's a space thing). Bottom line/TLDR - if you find yourself at Meanwhile, find yourself at Songbird.

Not even close to Spicy Boys. The batter had a burnt taste and the grilled bun was burnt. The fries are really potato wedges. That's fine if you like them that way but they are not fries. Spicy pickles were awesome!

I can not see this food truck lasting, even with it's prime location. We ordered a BLT salad to share and it was almost $20 with a tip. The salad was awful and terribly small. There was just a few pieces of lettuce, a couple tomatoes (they were good), croutons that were hard as a rock, and cheap quality burnt bacon. Just all around disappointing. Definitely the worst $20 I ever spent at Meanwhile. The last food truck in that location was bad that sold Banh Mis but this is worse. Stick to Distant Relative, Pueblo Viejo, and Side Eye. They are all fantastic!

Best. Chicken sandwich. Ever!! The General?! I have to go back to Meanwhile as soon as possible to get another one! The fried chicken is so crispy and tender in the middle, tso sauce is flavorful and pickled chilis is the perfect touch! The hot porker also looked amazing and I will definitely be trying that next time I'm there. The food paired with a few meanwhile beers out in the sun made for the perfect weekend afternoon. Dog friendly too!

Very solid food. The crispy shishitos and fries weren't anything special but the fried bologna was

TLDR: terrible service, never refunded me when they ran out of the food i ordered. I think the truck was just a few weeks open when my family and i visited. Line was very long but we were excited to try it. Our food took very long which was not ideal for us with small kids in tow. I would have looked past the 45+ minute wait but when i went to pick up my order one of the items we were looking forward to was sold out. They apologized and I expected to be refunded the $18. It's only fair, i didn't receive the order i placed. They wanted to replace it with a cheaper food item that i had already ordered and i wasn't interested. When i asked for a refund they said they would do it when the line slowed down. Totally understandable. Except they never did. I called and wrote them messages to remind them and they ignored me. Just bad business and unfair. Times are tough for everyone so just was not cool.

i miss the banh mi truck that used to be in their spot. songbird's sandwiches are overpriced for what they are. i tried their blackened chicken sandwich and it wasn't good. too much sauce and the chicken was bland. their sidewinder fries were delicious but you had to order it separately. i think i'll stick to the other food trucks next time at meanwhile.

It's not every day that you come across a food truck that impresses you to the core, but Songbird has managed to do just that. One of the standout features of Songbird's culinary delights is their use of tallow for frying. The rich, savory flavors imparted by the tallow elevate their dishes to an entirely new level. This old-fashioned frying method not only makes the food taste better, but it also adds a touch of authenticity to the dining experience. I will definitely be returning for more delightful dishes and can't wait to see what new culinary creations await at this gem of a food truck.

If you are looking for an amazing chicken sandwich, this is the spot! I've eaten here twice now and both times have been delicious. The milk toast bread with the crispy juicy chicken is a winner winner chicken dinner!

I tried the classic chicken sandwich and it was really great. The chicken was deliciously crispy on the outside, while the inside was juicy. I'll be back to try more items. Pairs well with a good Meanwhile beer on a beautiful afternoon relaxing outside.

I heard good things, but I don't get it. Overpriced sandwich on Texas toast. They give you the fries when you order and they are cold when you finally get the sandwich, if they remember to text you. Not good value.

Pretty disappointed for $35 the curry chicken sandwich was horrible the curry was bitter and half the sandwich was just burnt chicken coating. The burger patty was so thin and small. The bread slices were double the size of the patty and there was two of them. For a $17 burger it was very disappointing and unsatisfying. The best part was the fries and the beer cheese. So skip the overpriced sandwiches and just got for some fries with beer cheese.

One of the best food trucks in town! It's not your average chicken sandwich truck. Get the general tso