A Map Of The BEST Local Food At The Austin Airport (ABIA)
Whether you have a long layover (ugh) or you just need a quick bite of food at the Austin Airport, you’re in luck: ABIA has TONS of local Austin restaurants!
Since we have a reputation of being a foodie city, you’d better believe that the airport has worked hard to provide some of the best food options to travelers coming to or from ATX. (Austin residents are actually really proud of the way that Austin has prioritized local food choices at the airport.)
You can find everything from Texas barbecue to cold pressed green juice, local pizza joints and even an iconic Austin sushi restaurant.
You’re probably in a hurry, so this will be brief before we get on to the good stuff. This guide will feature the very best restaurants at the Austin Bergstrom airport, including a quick snippet of what to get there (like grab and go, wine bar, upscale restaurant, or coffee booth.) Be sure to use the map (below) of Austin restaurants at ABIA so you can find something near your gate. Or, keep scrolling to read through the list to get food recommendations (like the truffle fries at Second Bar + Kitchen or the Iced Turbo at Jo’s Coffee!) and an exact location of the Austin restaurant at the Austin airport. Cheers!
Local Guide To The Best Food At The Austin Airport (ABIA)
Tacodeli
Good for: a quick grab-and-go breakfast or lunch
Type of food: breakfast tacos
Location: Near gate 23
What to order: The Jess Special on flour (migas taco + lots of avocado)
Austin is known for breakfast tacos, and it just so happens that one of the best breakfast tacos in Austin is at the airport: Tacodeli. They have a bunch of pre-made tacos that you can get really quickly if you’re in a hurry (btw, tacos are pretty easy to eat on a cramped airplane seat!) or, if you want a truly delish taco, get one made-to-order. They’re the best. |WEBSITE|
Second Bar + Kitchen
Good for: a nice dinner or a glass of wine at the bar
Type of food: New American
Location: Near Gate 16
What to order: black truffle Pommes Frites, the Congress burger (add avocado!), and a glass of wine.
Although the original location in downtown Austin has closed, the Domain and ABIA locations of this New American gem are still operating. So if you have an hour of time to kill, ask for a table at Second Bar + Kitchen.
They have great cocktails, amazing scratch-made pizzas, and one of the best burgers in the entire city of Austin. |WEBSITE|
Caffe Medici
Good for: a morning cup of coffee
Type of food: coffee bar and pastries
Location: Near Gate 9
What to order: a cappuccino with whole milk. The drip coffee is good here, too.
Avoid the line at Starbucks and grab some delicious, locally-roasted coffee from Caffe Medici. It’s a mini-chain in ATX with several darling cafes around the city, including one at the Austin Airport. If you’re flying out of one of the east gates (Delta, British Airways, Southwest, Aeromexico), Caffe Medici at the Austin airport will be close to you. |WEBSITE|
Peached Tortilla
Good for: a quick fast-casual lunch or dinner
Type of food: Asian fusion
Location: Near Gate 17
What to order: the Korean Steak Bowl served over jasmine rice with mango chia dressing
Peached Tortilla was one of the OG food trucks in Austin, and they now have two brick-and-mortar locations in Austin…plus one at the Austin airport! They have the most scrumptious Asian/Texas fusion food like dry-rubbed BBQ tacos with smoky roasted peach bbq sauce, or their amazing Korean steak bowl with yummy mango chia dressing. It’s a pretty quick ordering process here, so you can grab your bowl or tacos quickly, gobble them up, and get to your flight on time. |WEBSITE|
The Salt Lick Restaurant
Good for: a big meal of BBQ, grab-and-go brisket tacos, or a whole brisket to bring back home
Type of food: barbecue
Location: Near Gate 22
What to order: chopped brisket sandwich and a glass of their Texas wine
If you want *one more* meal of bbq before you leave Austin, you’re in luck: Salt Lick has a location at the Austin airport! It’s central in the main terminal, so you can access it pretty easily, no matter where your gate is.
Besides all the scrumptious options on the menu, this Austin airport restaurant is fun because you can actually order a whole brisket to bring home. Yep! They’ll give you directions on how to prepare it once you get home. |WEBSITE|
Amy’s Ice Creams
Good for: dessert
Type of food: ice cream
Location: Near Gate 21
What to order: the Mexican Vanilla flavor (tastes like cake batter!) plus some mix-ins.
Amy’s Ice Creams was founded in Austin in 1984, and there are now shops all over the Austin area (including one on SOCO) where you can indulge in their sweet treats. There’s Amy’s location at the airport, so try to stop by if you have extra time. They’re famous for their 350 rotating flavors and a bunch of candy and cookie “crush’n” flavors. There are endless possibilities here. (Really great spot to bring kiddos!) |WEBSITE|
Haymaker
Good for: lunch with live music
Type of food: epic sandwiches
Location: Near Gate 23
What to order: The Patty Melt
If you want to enjoy some live music at the Austin airport while you eat your meal, check out Haymaker! They have the most delicious poutine (at the Manor location only, not at the airport), pretzel bites, sandwiches like a Louisville Slugger (thin-sliced turkey and peppered bacon smothered in gruyere), and an absolutely delicious Horseshoe Double Cheeseburger.
If you’re out in Austin, Haymaker is an awesome sports bar near the University of Texas with a bunch of TVs so you can catch whatever game is on. Definitely worth checking out if you’re near the UT campus. |WEBSITE|
Juiceland
Good for: cold pressed juice or a fresh smoothie
Type of food: juices and smoothies
Location: Near Gate 17
What to order: The Originator
Juiceland is the most popular smoothie chain in Austin (the original location is still operating on Barton Springs Rd!) and they thankfully have a presence at the Austin Airport. If you need a filling smoothie or a quick afternoon pick-me-up, stop by for one of their delicious drinks. They even have coffee, matcha, and “golden mylk” options if you need something warm and cozy. |WEBSITE|
24 Diner
Good for: a big delicious breakfast (or lunch/dinner…)
Type of food: elevated Diner fare
Location: Near Gate 11
What to order: the chicken and waffles
Although the name “diner” is in the title, 24 Diner is definitely no greasy spoon diner! It’s inspired by classic diners of the 1950s, but they use locally-sourced ingredients to create chef-inspired comfort food like biscuits and gravy, goat cheese frittatas, and a meatloaf sandwich on rye bread. If you have a little bit of time in the morning and want to start your day with a big, delicious meal, the Austin airport location is a great spot to indulge in mimosa and a big breakfast platter. |WEBSITE|
Jo’s Coffee
Good for: a quick cup of coffee and a snack
Type of food: coffee cart
Location: Near Gate 19
What to order: Iced Turbo
Jo’s Coffee in Austin has a cult following (it’s that coffee shop on South Congress that has the famous “I love you so much” mural painted on the side), but the Austin airport Jo’s location has the same menu of coffee offerings.
If you love black coffee or standard espresso drinks, head to Caffé Medici at the airport. But if you want something sweet and fun, try Jo’s Iced Turbo. It’s their signature sweet, creamy drink with cold brew, cream, hazelnut, and chocolate syrup. |WEBSITE|
Parkside
Good for: a dinner and a beer before an international flight
Type of food: Texas bistro
Location: Near Gate 3
What to order: roasted bone-in pork chop and fries and a glass of malbec
Parkside has been a staple in Austin for over a decade, and they have a location at the Austin airport, too! This is a great place for some crispy calamari, a local craft beer, and an order of steak and frites.
Parkside is located at the very end of the terminal toward the east gates, so if you have an overnight flight on British Airways, stop by Parkside for a big delicious meal before you board. |WEBSITE|
Annie’s Cafe
Good for: a pre-made breakfast or lunch bite
Type of food: sandwiches and pastries
Location: Near Gate 27
What to order: brioche french toast.
The downtown Austin location has closed, but Annie’s Cafe at the Austin Bergstrom Airport provides an excellent spot for a quick grab-n-go breakfast sandwich. You can also get made-to-order options like steel-cut oats, fried egg sandwiches, and delicious brioche french toast. |WEBSITE|
Komé
Good for: quick sushi to go
Type of food: sushi
Location: Inside Austin City Market
What to order: the sunshine roll
If you want something light and delicious, head to Komé for a bit of sushi. Komé is a beloved sushi spot in Austin on airport boulevard, and they opened an Austin airport booth in 2022. |WEBSITE|
Flyrite
Good for: fast food lunch
Type of food: fried chicken sandwiches
Location: Near Gate 22
What to order: The Cowboy - a spicy fried chicken sandwich with bacon
Sometimes you just want fast food at an airport. And while you won’t find McDonald’s or Chick-fil-et at ABIA, Flyrite is our local option for your fast food craving! They have delicious fried chicken sandwiches, tenders, salads, wraps, and beer. |WEBSITE|
Eastside Pies
Good for: pizza!
Type of food: thin crust pizza
Location: Near Gate 22
What to order: VERY limited options here, so probably just a slice of pepperoni
This Austin pizza favorite uses whole milk mozzarella with a dash of romano on top of thin-crust NY-style pies. The airport location simplified the menu and offers personal 10-inch pies, so pick the toppings that sound best and just indulge. |WEBSITE|
MAD Greens
Good for: a salad to bring on the airplane with you
Type of food: salads
Location: Near Gate 16
What to order: the cobb salad
Sometimes all you want on a travel day is a big, healthy salad, and that’s where MAD Greens comes in. This salad booth at the Austin Airport has vibrant, filling salads and bowls with yummy dressings and toppings. |WEBSITE|
Hut’s Hamburgers
Good for: sit-down burgers and fries for lunch
Type of food: burgers
Location: Near Gate 14
What to order: a double cheeseburger and a shake
Austin residents are SO glad this burger joint is at ABIA! The original location, which opened back in 1939, sadly had to close a few years ago. So the airport location is a must-try restaurant if you’re visiting ATX.
The menu is simple: burgers, fries, and really good shakes. It’s all about nostalgia.
Saxon Pub
Good for: live music while you eat
Type of food: pub favorites
Location: Near Gate 19
What to order: chicken wings and fried mushrooms
Saxon Pub is one of the best small music venues in south Austin, so it’s no surprise that the Austin airport location offers live music, too! If you have a bit of time to kill, stop in for a drink, maybe a bite to eat, and a bit of live music. |WEBSITE|
Noble Sandwich Co.
Good for: lunch to go
Type of food: indulgent sandwiches
Location: Near Inside Austin City Market
What to order: The Noble Pig
The original location in Austin has now closed, so the Austin Airport location of Noble Sandwich Co is the last place to get these absolutely decadent meat-heavy sandwiches in Austin. Your life will instantly be better after you try their famous smoked duck pastrami sandwich. Promise.
Jugo
Good for: grab-n-go breakfast
Type of food: cold-pressed juices, smoothies, coffee, and bites
Location: Near Gate 10
What to order: apple/spinach/ginger juice
If you need a quick and healthy breakfast, swing by Jugo for a grab-n-go juice, a cup of coffee, or a healthy snack. It’s from the same restaurant group that does Parkside (also at the airport), and they put the same importance on quality ingredients and exceptional service. |WEBSITE|
Salvation Pizza
Good for: a quick lunch
Type of food: pizza
Location: Near Gate 11
What to order: spicy Hawaiian pie
This delicious New Haven-style pizza at the Austin airport has pizza by the slice, beer, and wine that you can take to go or enjoy at their lounge. |WEBSITE|
Thundercloud Subs
Good for: a meal to bring on the airplane
Type of food: sub sandwiches
Location: Near Gate 30
What to order: The GreenBeLT
Ok, sometimes you just want a classic sub sandwich that you can easily bring on your flight with you. Thundercloud is one of the most popular sub sandwich chains in Austin, so give it a try if you’re at the airport! Two of the fun “Austin-y” subs that they have: The Ladybird, made with chicken salad, avocado, bacon, and jalapenos, and The GreenBeLT, their take on a classic BLT. |WEBSITE|
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