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Old 10-12-2007, 10:19 AM
 
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Dunkin' Donuts? I mean it's OK but you mean to say you can't find a better cup of coffee in Austin than that??????????? I beg to differ
Like others have said above, it's not about the best cup of coffee persay, it's just a thing getting your dunkin donuts every morning, can't explain it- Kind of like people who have never had NY pizza have no clue what we are talking about when we rave about it and you can't get anything close to it anywhere but NY. It's not good or bad, it's just a regional thing we appreciate and love.
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Old 10-12-2007, 10:51 AM
 
Location: Slaughter Creek, Travis County
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I don't know if this helps the East Coasters or those from Chicago but Manga makes a killer deep dish pizza.

The other thing to consider is that FiestaMart has a broad and wide variety of foods. FiestaMart is a cool place to shop just because it reflects the diversity of Austin. It is packed on the weekend and its fun to listen to all the folks speaking different languages and dialects. We have two: 32nd Street/I-35 and a new store at Stassney/I-35.

Donuts? Mrs. Johnston on 51st Avenue / Airport Blvd. Some like Round Rock donuts but I think they are over-rated.

If you like key lime pie, I live for Blue Bell Key Lime pie. I don't care how much fat it has - it is sooooo good.

I have no experience with Coffee. Ask me about iced tea since I drink at least 4 quarts/day (decaffinated).

And since you've relocated let me remind you we have some really good local foods and cuisine.
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Old 10-12-2007, 10:58 AM
 
Location: NW Austin
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Man, do I miss NY pizza. Yeah, I've tried Homeslice, they do try here in Austin, but of course it ain't the same! I eat pizza everyday when I'm back visiting. I also miss getting Dunkin Donuts french vanilla coffee every morning!
Granted there isn't one on every corner like in New England, but there's a few around here. One is on Research Blvd / 183 access road up near the catfish parlor. Citysearch also shows one on William Canon dr. in south Austin.

As for pizza we found a place in east RR that had decent NY style. Haven't eaten there in a while since we moved. I'll see if I can find the name.
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Old 10-12-2007, 06:50 PM
 
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Are you guys trying to tell me there's no good food besides Mexican & BBQ in Austin? I'm from NJ and planning a move to the Austin area after we sell the house. I looked online and found sushi places and what not. I know there will not be any Italian places as good as what I"m used to but hey, there has to be one at least that comes close. And if Austin doesn't have the food that all you East Coast runners are longing for how come you don't open your own place out there? I'm sure you'll make a killing if the pickings are slim.
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Old 10-13-2007, 08:46 AM
 
Location: Hutto, Tx
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Of course there's not East coast food like you find on the East coast. This is the south, we have southern and Mexican food. If I lived on the East Coast, or Midwest, I'm sure I'd have a heck of a time finding this style of food there But I have often wondered why people always ask that question, but never does a place get opened that serves authentic NY style pizza, Chicago hotdogs, etc...
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Old 10-13-2007, 09:40 AM
 
Location: Pittsburgh--Home of the 6 time Super Bowl Champions!
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Of course there's not East coast food like you find on the East coast. This is the south, we have southern and Mexican food. If I lived on the East Coast, or Midwest, I'm sure I'd have a heck of a time finding this style of food there But I have often wondered why people always ask that question, but never does a place get opened that serves authentic NY style pizza, Chicago hotdogs, etc...
This is very true...you cannot find excellent BBQ and tex-mex style of food here on the East coast. You make a trade off when you move somewhere. Will I miss the food here in Pittsburgh? You betcha, but that's the trade off I will gladly make to live in a warmer climate, a more laid back lifestyle and great music at my beck and call. I miss the food from Texas right now...wishing for some great BBQ today!
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Old 10-13-2007, 10:12 AM
 
Location: New Orleans & Austin
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Alright, I give up. What makes a bagel an East Coast bagel?
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Old 10-13-2007, 10:40 AM
 
Location: Austin, TX
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Alright, I give up. What makes a bagel an East Coast bagel?
The fact that it's made on the East Coast And when you eat it, you're there...

Just being a smart*ss....sort of...
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Old 10-13-2007, 02:34 PM
 
Location: NW Austin
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Granted there isn't one on every corner like in New England, but there's a few around here. One is on Research Blvd / 183 access road up near the catfish parlor. Citysearch also shows one on William Canon dr. in south Austin.

As for pizza we found a place in east RR that had decent NY style. Haven't eaten there in a while since we moved. I'll see if I can find the name.
Gino's is the place in RR. I won't call it NY pizza, but I'd say it's as close as we've found.
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Old 10-13-2007, 02:40 PM
 
Location: Austin 'burbs
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There's also Brooklyn Pie Co. in RR which claims "authentic" NY style pizza - and they also do sell by the slice. It's pretty good pizza - but, hey we also like Austin's Pizza just fine so that's what we order most times.
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