December 23, 2024
Food & Drink, Guides,
When you’re on the go and need to eat, you don’t need to sacrifice flavor and quality for conveniently quick bites.
We have rushed our way all over this city, and we’ve gathered our favorite grab-and-go gourmet options across Austin in the list below.
See also: The 5 Best Takeout Restaurants In Austin
Purple Rice Korean Grab & Go
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10515 N Mopac Expy A-135, 512-820-5860 / Website
Purple Rice is so about the gourmet grab-and-go option, it put grab-and-go in its name! First, peruse the menu of flavorful Korean fare online, then place your order via the website for pickup. Head to the store and grab your meal that has been prepared for you with love, then enjoy it at your home or office, or wherever you may be taking your meal. From top-notch canned coffees to bulgogi boxes and bibimbap, chicken, tofu and pork choices, plus delightful desserts, there are so many options, hot or cold.
Choo Sando Omakase
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5222 Burnet Rd Suite535 / Website
Every Wednesday to Saturday, between 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., you can walk into Choo Sando and grab yourself one of its limited sandwiches for the day. These authentically Japanese bites are crazy good, using milk bread to get that only-in-Japan feel and flavor. Enjoy chicken katsu, egg salad, beef bulgogi, ebi katsu, strawberry with cream, matcha strawberry, and so much more. Pre-order ahead to bulk orders, and do check out their at-home omakase kits and sushi bento boxes.
Mozart’s
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3825 Lake Austin Blvd., 512-477-2900 / Website
You come to Mozart’s for the great coffee, but we also appreciate the incredible fresh pastries that help fuel our mornings or keep us going throughout the afternoon. Enjoy savory breakfast items from bacon cheddar quiche to breakfast tacos, or a sweet start to your day with Texas pecan coffee cake, a variety of Danishes and more. Plus muffins, sandwiches, empandas, cookies, croissants and dessert specialties. Situated right by the water, it’s also a beautiful spot to take a moment of peaceful reflection—if you’ve got the time!
Rebel Cheese
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2200 Aldrich St Suite 120, 512-382-0048 / Website
Boxes of cheese, meats and crackers aren't just for holidays and gifting occasions. You can fuel your active day with an elevated charcuterie box from Rebel Cheese anytime. The craziest part? Everything in this meat and cheese shop is actually vegan! Yes, Rebel Cheese uses the same techniques to make their cheese as regular cheese makers, expect they use nut milk instead of dairy. The result is a fire flavor experience you have to taste to believe. Come into the shop to peruse the wares and get one of their beloved sandwiches, then take the goodies home and make your own!
Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls
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200 Congress Ave., 512-428-4006 / Website
So what if this isn’t the Hamptons? You can still get a bangin’ lobster roll at Mason’s. Choose from the classic lobster roll or a spectacular variety, from Connecticut rolls to lobster salad rolls, a lobster BLT, shrimp roll or the Bar Harbot with 1.25 pounds of lobster meat! Nothing says summer like this taste profile.
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