Little Ola's Biscuits is making a brief but buzzy return to Austin this weekend, popping up at Olamaie for two days of biscuit-fueled mornings. Doors open at 10 a.m. on both Saturday and Sunday, and the crew will serve until the daily supply is gone. The pop-up marks a reunion between Austin diners and the shop's flaky buttermilk biscuits and loaded sandwiches after Little Ola's shut down last year. Quantities are limited, so lines and early sellouts are very much in play.
From Olamaie To Neighborhood Staple
Little Ola's started in 2020 as a pandemic pivot out of downtown Southern restaurant Olamaie, then grew into its own stand-alone shop that became a go-to for biscuit sandwiches and pastries, as reported by Eater Austin. The takeout-only setup kept staff working while dining rooms were closed and built a loyal following for hits like the fried chicken and tomato-egg-cheese sandwiches. Management also announced plans for a Mueller location, which stirred up plenty of buzz around the brand's future.
What They Will Be Serving
For a two-day run, the menu is surprisingly stacked. Diners can order a tomato, egg, and cheese sandwich, with the option to swap the tomato for sausage, along with a fried chicken sandwich that can be turned spicy and a peanut-butter-and-jelly version, according to CultureMap Austin. The team will also sell half-dozens of biscuits, plus spreads like honey butter, ham butter, and caviar with crème fraîche. Those add-ons nod to Olamaie's fine-dining pedigree even as the service stays casual and walk-up friendly.
The Venue And Its Credentials
The pop-up is set at Olamaie, at 1610 San Antonio St. in downtown Austin, the original home base of the biscuit operation and the group’s flagship restaurant. Olamaie currently holds a one-star rating in the MICHELIN Guide, a detail that gives this biscuit weekend some serious culinary weight. Olamaie’s website lists regular hours and parking information for anyone mapping out a visit.
Backstory: Closure And Stalled Expansion
Little Ola's shuttered its Wells Branch shop late in 2024 while the team was pursuing a Mueller opening, according to MySA. The planned Mueller location ultimately did not materialize as expected, leaving fans without a permanent outlet. The SXSW-timed pop-up gives the crew a chance to reconnect with regulars and gauge interest in a potential broader comeback.
Plan Your Visit
The pop-up starts at 10 a.m. both days and will run until everything sells out, so anyone targeting a specific sandwich is wise to show up on the early side. For last-minute updates, menu tweaks, or timing notes, check the official site and social feeds listed on the Little Ola's Biscuits homepage. Olamaie may also share any service changes on its own website ahead of the weekend.
