Paperboy East

1203 E 11th St, Austin, TX 78702, USA

Austin

Open

Visit Website +1 512-270-9980

Cuisines

American (traditional)

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TOPJAW

11/10/2024

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About

Paperboy began as a food truck in Austin, Texas, and has since grown into a popular brick-and-mortar breakfast and brunch spot. Known for creative takes on classic breakfast dishes, Paperboy’s menu features locally sourced ingredients and inventive flavor combinations. The restaurant is celebrated for its Texas hash and signature BEC sandwich.

The Visit

Paperboy delivers a vibrant breakfast experience rooted in Austin’s food truck culture. The reviewer samples a range of dishes, from the Texas hash with sweet potato and pecan mole to the indulgent chicken biscuit with hot honey and southern gravy. Standout drinks like the Paperboy Paloma and Bloody Mary start the morning off right. The menu’s consistency and creativity shine, making Paperboy a must-visit for breakfast lovers seeking both comfort and innovation.

What They Ate

Paperboy Paloma

Bloody Mary

Texas hash (sweet potato, pecan mole)

Chicken biscuit (fried chicken, hot honey, southern gravy)

BEC (bacon, egg, cheese, smoked bacon, jalapeno jam, scrambled egg, pimento cheese sauce)

Corn flour pancake

Quotes

"This is a Paperboy Paloma and this is a Bloody Mary."

"A few things that we're having here have been on the menu since the very early food truck days. Like the Texas hash. This is the one everyone talks about. Sweet potato, pecan mole. Really beautiful flavours."

"That mole is really doing it. It's really good. That mole is really doing it."

"Chicken biscuit. Fried chicken with a hot honey over it. Some proper southern gravy. Pretty damn indulgent."

"Cinnamon Toast - Nice, nutty, crunchy. Biscoff flavour."

Our Reflection

Paperboy encapsulates Austin’s spirit of reinvention and warmth. Each dish tells a story—whether it’s the sweet, earthy Texas hash or the decadent chicken biscuit, there’s a sense of comfort and surprise in every bite. The drinks set a lively tone for the day, and the consistency of favorites from the food truck era speaks to the heart of the operation. Paperboy is more than a breakfast spot; it’s a celebration of local flavors, creativity, and the joy of starting the day with something truly special.

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