Local Food Businesses in East Congress (5)

Born from an iconic Austin café, Little City Coffee Roasters travels the world to source unique lots of coffee, and roasts them in small batches in Austin, Texas. In order to ensure that quality is maximized throughout the supply chain, careful attention is paid to every detail, from the partnership with the growers to the storage and roasting of the coffee. It is this philosophy of “Everyone deserves a great cup of coffee” that is at the core of what Little City does. Beyond the team’s passion with coffee, their goal is to make sure these incredible beans make it not only to restaurants and coffee shops, but to the local corner market where you grab your favorite six pack of craft beer.

St Elmo Brewing Company boasts a bar, brewery & beer garden with rotating craft taps & an on-site food trailer for mostly Asian fare. This relaxed, unpretentious brewery is the product of two beer loving friends and plays host to live music, yoga events, community pint nights and more. They wanted to focus on being a “neighborhood taproom” and keep their days filled with making beer. St Elmo Brewing Co offers approachable beers for all types of drinkers. From hazy IPAs, fruited sours and traditional German styles to light beer, and even Austin’s first hard seltzer, brews are available to enjoy at the tap room or in crowlers to-go. It is a neighborhood spot perfect for hanging out with friends after work, relaxing with family on the weekend, or just grabbing a beer at the bar.

Still Austin Whiskey Co. has a "patio area" that "offers a great place to day drink and is dog-friendly". With an "outdoor seating" that "is spacious" and "if it's not too hot out you have no reason to go anywhere else!" You can "start with a flight" and "you'll get a Gin, Clear Whiskey, and a Bourbon!" You must "taste each one and enjoy the art!" and when you are "finished try some signature cocktails". They offer "a good range of cocktails so everyone from the sweet tooth to the neat drinker will be satisfied!" Although "located in a trendy industrial area", still guaranteed that "this is a great spot for an after-work event get-together".

The Austin Winery is Austin's first full production urban winery founded in 2014. You will be "pleasantly surprised by how good the wines" are when you visit aside from the "wonderful atmosphere" you can experience. It's a "great venue for a casual glass with friends or any of the regular events". Visit to enjoy and be "glad" for the "industrial, laid-back, casual atmosphere serving thoughtful wines made from (mostly) Texas grapes". You will "love it all" including the "star service" and the "non-judgmental space". They offer "a good selection of whites, rose's and reds, so fret not friends. All is provided". You can also "have some light bites like cheeses and charcuteries" which you can have "if you're hungry". Aside from the "wine and cheese", you can also see "water jugs placed throughout (for both humans, and pups)" as well as "merchandise for sale". The "staff is friendly and the location is dog-friendly" and you will feel that you are "getting" your "money's worth".

The Flying Tempeh Brothers have been serving “foodies and vegetarians” this delicious and nutritious, “whole food protein” since 2015. Tempeh is becoming more and more popular here in the United States. With local tempeh shops popping up in cities throughout the states, you gotta try it from the best!  They produce the finest artisan tempeh honoring the traditional Indonesian slow fermentation process to achieve optimal flavor, making every piece of tempeh worth your patience. Unlike others, their tempeh has a savory, yet slightly sweet, “mushroomy” and nutty flavor. The Flying Tempeh Brothers are passionate about their handmade, unpasteurized tempeh and believe once you try it, you will taste the difference!