Visiting Govalle, or just looking to better appreciate what it has to offer? Get to know this Austin neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a Japanese eatery to a Cajun/Creole restaurant.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Govalle, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Sa-tén - Canopy
Topping the list is Japanese, breakfast and brunch spot Sa-Tén - Canopy, which offers coffee and tea and more. Located at 916 Springdale Road, Bldg 3, Suite 101, it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 348 reviews on Yelp.
Courtesy of Motoyasu Ustunomiya and Kayo Asazu, this business specializes in espresso drinks made from beans from Casa Brasil coffee and Japanese inspired eats, according to the business' Yelp page.
Favorite menu items include the Vietnamese iced coffee; honey butter toast, chicken katsu plate (available with rice and the fuji mac salad or other sides) and lemon-zest yogurt with seasonal fruits, walnuts and honey.
2. Justine's Brasserie
Next up is bar and French spot Justine's Brasserie, situated at 4710 E. Fifth St. With four stars out of 1,046 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.
Start off with the cheese or charcuterie plate and wine. Then, feast on a meal of venison ratatouille, and market fish with asparagus and carrots in a bernaise sauce. Save room for the peach cobbler with white chocolate ice cream. View the menu.
3. Saigon Le Vendeur
Food truck and Vietnamese spot Saigon Le Vendeur is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 2404 E. Seventh St., 4.5 stars out of 248 reviews.
Get your fix of Vietnamese street food, with offerings like pork spring rolls, banh mi sandwiches and vermicelli bowls. Drink options include coconut and jasmine tea.
4. Sawyer & Co
Finally, there's Sawyer & Co, a local favorite with four stars out of 544 reviews. Stop by 4827 E. Cesar Chavez St. to hit up the diner and Cajun/Creole spot, which offers seafood and more, next time you're in the neighborhood.
Locals flock to this bustling spot offering retro booths, jazz music, comfort food and cocktails. The popular Cajun-inspired brunch on weekend features a Breaux Bridge Benedict (poached eggs over signature boudin with creole hollandaise), pecan sticky buns and omelets as well as Bloody Marys and mimosas. Check out the complete menus.
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