Check out the 4 top spots in Austin's West University neighborhood

Check out the 4 top spots in Austin's West University neighborhoodVia 313 Pizza. | Photo: FoodWanderer A./Yelp
Hoodline
Published on November 12, 2019

Looking to uncover all that West University has to offer? Get to know this Austin neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a delicatessen to a New American spot.

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in West University, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.

1. Fricano's Deli

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Topping the list is Fricano's Deli, which offers sandwiches and more. Located at 2405 Nueces St., Suite G, it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 566 reviews on Yelp.

Popular offerings include The Jonah, an Italian Club (made with onions, pepperoncini and black olive tapenade) and Paul's Spicy Reuben. It also offers daily specials, salads, chips and homemade chocolate chip cookies. (Check out the takeout menu.)

2. Via 313 Pizza

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Next up is Via 313 Pizza - North Campus, a spot to score pizza, situated at 3016 Guadalupe St., Suite 100. With 4.5 stars out of 481 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.

On Via 313's website, the owners explain the history behind this popular local hangout. "We took inspiration from our old digs and created a version of the Sicilian pizza that has been making people smile in Detroit for over 70 years.

The menu features Detroit-style pizza (made in a rectangular pan), appetizers, salads and desserts. Pizza offerings include classic cheese, the Ambassador Bridge (chopped garlic, natural casing pepperoni, sausage and ricotta) and
the Detroiter (smoked pepperoni under the cheese and natural casing pepperoni on top).

3. FoodHeads

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Cafe FoodHeads, which offers sandwiches and tacos, is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 616 W. 34th St., 4.5 stars out of 518 reviews.

"FoodHeads is an Austin original featuring wholesome, fresh sandwiches, soups, salads, breakfast and more," notes the specialties section of the business' Yelp profile.

Inside this spot, you'll find antiques and fresh flowers on each table. Favorite menu items include the apple pork sandwich, a vegan portobello mushroom sandwich, celery tomato soup and coconut cupcakes.

4. The Carillon

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Finally, there's The Carillon, a local favorite with 4.5 stars out of 281 reviews. Stop by 1900 University Ave. to hit up the New American spot next time you're in the neighborhood.

Start off with appetizers like the Texas cheese board and Wagyu beef carpaccio. A lunch menu features main dishes like cilantro mint-glazed salmon and curry chicken breast along with sides such as charred broccoli, roasted sweet potatoes and quinoa pilaf. Also, try this spot's house cocktails and signature desserts.


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