The Ultimate Guide to AUS: Where to Find Bread Winners at AUS
Beats, Bites & Flights: Where to Find Bread Winners at AUS
Let’s talk B2B business. That is right, bread to bread. We are diving into the world of sandwiches and where to find the tastiest stacks at the locally inspired Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. From classic combos to creative twists, here is the nitty-gritty on where to grab a sandwich depending on where you are or might find yourself in the terminal.
Between Gates 30 & 23
Annies Cafe: Sandwiches can be paired with various sides like pesto pasta, kale Caesar, chickpea feta, broccoli salad, horseradish carrot or beet, chevre, and arugula.
- Chicken Royale [free-range chicken, white cheddar, lettuce, tomato, aioli, mustard, sourdough]
- Tukey Brie [natural turkey, brie, basil aioli, tomatoes, greens]
- Croque Monsieur [ham, bechamel, gruyere]
Thundercloud Subs: There are multiple signature sandwiches to choose from or simply design your own when ordering!
- Austin Club [mesquite smoked chicken, avocado, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and onion]
- Lady Bird [chicken salad, avocado, bacon, and jalapenos]
- New York Italian [ham, salami, capicola, oregano, lettuce, tomato, and onion]
Antone’s: Grab one of their staple sandwiches as an entrée with fries, mac and cheese, or slaw — or pick up a po’boy from one of the many retail shops inside the terminal.
- 1975 Turkey Club [cheddar bacon, romaine, tomato, jalapeno mayo]
- Cj’s Chicken Sandwich [choice of grilled or fried chicken, jalapeno mayo with veggie slaw]
- One of Antone’s Famous Po'boys! ['Original Ham,’ Turkey & Swiss,’ ‘Premium Roast Beef,’ 'Tuna,’ or 'The Piggy’]
Einstein Bros. Bagels: Yes, bagels are considered bread to bread business. Cool thing about this place is that you can gourmet or lighten up your sandwich as you desire.
- Texas Brisket [smoked beef brisket, cheddar, smoky chipotle aioli on cheddar jalapeno gourmet bagel]
- Avocado Veg Out [tomato, red onion, spinach, lettuce, cucumber, garden veggie shmear on a sesame bagel]
- Pepperoni Chicken [Swiss & asiago, red onion, spinach, roasted tomato spread on toasted ciabatta]
Between Gate 23 & 20
The Salt Lick BBQ: All their sandwiches come in the same format, you just choose the protein. We’re talking pulled pork, sausage, turkey, or double chopped brisket. You also have a side choice of homestyle potato salad, country coleslaw, mac n’ cheese, beans, or chips!
Flyrite: All of their craft sandwiches are served with sidewinder fries.
- Hot Honey [crispy chicken covered in hot honey with house-made pickles and siracha aioli on a Hawaiian bun]
- Buffalo Chicken [crispy chicken tossed in buffalo sauce and topped with fresh lettuce, crisp carrots, and our house-made ranch sauce]
- The Cowboy [spicy crispy chicken topped with bacon, cheddar cheese, fresh jalapenos and house sauce]
Earl Campbell's Taco Truck: Turns out, Earl whips up more than tacos. Grab a sandwich with a side of elotes or refried beans!
- Brisket Sandwich [beef brisket, onion, ranch pickles and BBQ sauce]
- Cajun Chicken Sandwich [Cajun chicken, dixie slaw and BBQ sauce]
Between Gates 16 & 15
Second Bar + Kitchen: Sandwiches served with pommes frites.
- Roasted Turkey BLT [house roasted chipotle turkey breast, Swiss, bacon, lettuce, tomato, black pepper aioli, grilled ciabatta]
- Egg + Avocado Toast [two eggs any style, heathy grain, smashed avocado, radish, pickled onion, feta, arguli, lemonette]
- Congress Burger [challah bun, ground brisket, onion confit, Swiss, greens, tomato]
Between Gates 14 & 1
Hut's Hamburgers: Sandwiches served with fries.
- Turkey Club [sliced turkey, mayo, lettuce, tomato, and bacon on wheat bread]
- BBQ Fried Chicken Sandwich [fried chicken tenders on a hamburger bun with hickory sauce, pickles, and cheddar cheese]
Noble Sandwiches: A total of 10 sandwiches to choose from, but we’ll just list the top three.
- Noble Breakfast Plate [two eggs scrambled or fried, hashbrown, sausage or bacon, sourdough toast]
- The Knuckle Sandwich [roasted beef, cheddar, caramelized onions, horseradish sauce on a hoagie]
- Pulled Pork Sandwich [pulled pork, brown sugar honey siracha BBQ sauce, with house pickled red onions, served on toasted bun]
24 Diner: Classic sandwiches built on local fresh baked bread, served with a side of fries.
- Fried Chicken Sandwich [crispy chicken, apricot slaw, and chipotle remoulade on a milk bun]
- Grilled Cheese [cheddar and Havarti cheese with roasted tomato on sourdough]
Parkside: Full transparency... the menu calls them sandwiches, but each one is served on a brioche burger bun. The good news? The plates come with truffle fries.
- Chicken Bacon Avocado Sandwich [grilled chicken, avocado puree, crispy bacon, lettuce, tomato, and onion]
- Parkside Fried Egg Sandwich [just two fried eggs, bacon and cheddar cheese on a brioche bun — but you can ask to substitute sourdough toast instead]
- Crab Cake Sandwich [pan fried crab with remoulade sauce, lettuce, tomato and onion]
Easy peasy grab & go packaged sandwich options can be found outside Annies, Ruta Maya, and Farm Aire Express. The Departure Lounge offers carry-out sandwiches. Antone’s po’boys are available near Austin Chronicle, Jet Set and the Austin Article. Salt Lick sandwiches can be found outside Peached Tortilla and Juiceland. Farmers Fridge, Austin City Market Checkout, and Medici are fantastic picks for a quick grab-and-go moment.
Thank you for taking a bite from this segment of Beats, Bites & Flights. We hope you find the fuel you are looking for in no time. Remember, you can use our digital wayfinding map at airportmaps.flyaustin.com to track down any craving. It does not have to be a sandwich, but you should definitely grab one at some point while flying through. Until next time on The Ultimate Guide to AUS!