American
Take-out
Mexican
Fusion

Food trailer offering meatless and dairy-free food using fresh produce from local area farmers. Serves burritos, taco salad, nachos, mac and cheese, and more. Confirmed closed November 2023.


185 Reviews

First Review by pjw2000

destyhope

Points +100

Vegan
14 Oct 2019

So good

I got their momosa with juice of the day which was kale oj and ginger. It was really good. I got the Reuben with no pickles, no Thousand island dressing replaced with cashew cheese and potato salad. Hubby got the smothered burrito and cornbread with butter. Daughter got Mac and cheese with crumb topping (came with apple slices on the side). Everything was huge portions and great flavor. Definitely worth the price of the meal. The burrito was huge and had to be eaten with a knife and fork but was very easy to do so.

Pros: Vegan cheese, Vegan protein , Alcohol beverages available

mymagicjourney

Points +737

Vegan
08 Oct 2019

Delicious food

Came here with my nonvegan friends and family. They all loved the food! Everything was delicious and not too expensive. The desserts were a little bland

ChristopherTiaga

Points +105

Vegan
30 Sep 2019

Great food and even better staff!!!

I had the smothered burrito and it was amazing! Then I got the buffalo Mac and cheese balls and those were really good with their house made ranch.

Pros: 100% Vegan Restaurant, Great staff, Reasonably priced

Cons: None

piffelina

Points +3608

Vegan
23 Sep 2019

Love everything in theory, the food a bit bland

I went here to eat 3 times during my stay in Austin and really wanted to love it. The vibe was great and the service was attentive, and everything on the menu sounded amazing, there was just that little extra something that was missing, that I can not quite put my finger on.

Will return when back in Austin.

tbsept2010

Points +42

Herbivore
09 Sep 2019

Great escape from the heat

Cozy restaurant; found plenty of parking around lunchtime, and was impressed by an all-vegan menu, with lots of variety, and friendly staff.

actualspacesloth

Points +92

Vegan
06 Sep 2019

Unimpressed 🤷‍♀️

I love that they’re fully vegan and gf-friendly as well! But I’m sorry to say that the food was only okay. It seems like they rely on just combining ingredients you can buy at the store without much concern for flavor Or originality. My sandwich was pretty dry and lacked flavor.

Pros: Entirely vegan!, Indoor and outdoor seating

Cons: Not worth the price

Peanut4

15 Sep 2019

Hi there sloth- We have tried to send you a message but we are not sure if you have received it.
Sorry we missed the mark on your sandwich. We would love to learn from this but aren't sure what you got.
We make everything from scratch- one of the few restaurants in Austin to do so. No Daiya, Impossible, Beyond or Just Egg. We make 3 types of seitans, all of our cheezes, bacun, sauces, marinades and even our ketchup and mayo. You can't buy any of these at the store.
If we had known you were dissatisfied while you were here we would have happily fixed your sandwich or offered you something else. We are sorry we didn't have that chance.

maayasaurus

Points +117

Vegan
01 Sep 2019

Perfect little date spot

I still can't get over how amazing the lavender lemonade mimosa here is. Perfectly tart with just a hint of lavender. We also loooved the buffalo mac n cheez balls and, of course, the sandwiches we got (highly recommend the cold cutz sammie!). I only wish we had enough room in us to try more things. Totally worth a return trip.

Pros: Delicious food, Friendly staff, Desserts!

nnarvid8577

Points +8

Non Veg
21 Aug 2019

Review

The food was amazing and I especially loved the jackfruit quesadillas and the seitan kabobs!

Pros: Everything

Cons: None

izyllic

Points +63

Vegan
21 Aug 2019

Rawdical

Went here w my non vegan bf & vegan grandparents!! We ♡d it

Pros: Raw food!, Options, Cool!

MariaWatkins

Points +58

Vegan
20 Aug 2019

Sabroso

Wonderful experience starting with the appetizers. The raw vegan side was awesome.

Pros: Lots of options, Great fast service, Delicious food

Cons: None

blackswansongs

Points +16

Vegan
18 Aug 2019

Favorite Food in Austin

Every time I visit Counter Culture, including yesterday, I’m knocked out by their food. I’ve worked my way thru most of the menu with the Southern Baked Seitan, their Pizza, their Mac & Cheeze, and their Cheezesteak sandwich being some of my favorites. But I highly recommend trying their daily specials. Yesterday I got their Jackfruit Crabcakes with a hollandaise sauce, and it was *the bomb*! Perfecto! Amazing!

Lots of hearty stuff & comfort food to satiate most omnivores too.

Pros: Everything is vegan, Raw and oil free options, Good wait service

BKForest

Points +73

Vegan
18 Aug 2019

Good Food, Good Selection

We ate here in 2017. It was good, the staff was friendly, the place was clean and nice. I had the bean burger and French onion soup. Four of us shared a few desserts. The key lime pie was especially good. Everyone enjoyed their food.

Pros: All vegan menu

Cons: Small parking lot

Squeak

Points +30

Vegan
05 Aug 2019

Yum!

Really delicious biscuits and gravy!

ebrune3

Points +91

Vegan
13 Jul 2019

Good options

Overall the food was good, but I've had better at other locations. We ate the nachos and the buff mac balls. All of the food was good, but we felt like it could use more spice and depth of flavor

Pros: Lots of options

Cons: A bit bland

LolaNachtigall

Points +1019

Vegan
10 Jul 2019

delicious

the mac’n’cheese is delicious & they offer fresh coconut juice, I was absolutely in heaven

LADMofTexas

Points +26

Vegan
26 Jun 2019

Good “Cheese”

Since going plant-based, the thing I miss the most is cheese. I had the cheese platter here, and it was really good! The kale salad with garlic dressing was also great.

Pros: All-vegan

nicolemonster

Points +89

Vegan
16 Jun 2019

Scrumptious vegan eats

I've been here a bunch and have yet to eat/drink something I didn't thoroughly enjoy!
Counter Culture always has unique creative specials that blow me away. There are other vegan eateries/food trucks in Austin, but none that have specials that reach outside of the box like Counter Culture. There are weekly special menu items (have a look on facebook or instagram if you are curious) and then special brunch eats on the weekend. I saw a picture of one of their brunch specials on Instagram yesterday and had to go in for it today.....local Rockstar-brand Everything bagel smothered in HOMEMADE roasted garlic cream cheeze with cucumbers, roasted red peppers, and greens. Who knew a bagel sandwich could render me speechless and leave me wanting more and more and more and more?! Seriously, that homemade roasted garlic cream cheeze was the best vegan cream cheeze I've had hands down. Soooo scrumptious!! Counter Culture not only has it goin' on in the homemade cream cheeze department, but also with all vegan cheezes. I used to be skeptical of homemade vegan cheezes (If I'm honest, skeptical=scared) but Counter Culture has made trying homemade vegan cheezes truly a delight!
A few of my faves: Spicy baked Artichoke dip, Cheese plate, Pacman salad, Rueben sandwich, Asian BBQ Seitan skewers, and the Breakfast burrito is my absolute fave burrito here in Austin.
Counter Culture is a MUST if you're visiting Austin!

Pros: outside seating (dog friendly) that is shaded, lots to choose from, awesome brunch

Cons: parking can be a pain, street fills quick

shlomoarnon

Points +127

Vegan
05 Jun 2019

Vegan comfort food

All kinds of different food on the menu, was hard to choose! Ordered the Mac and cheese, which was quite good. Hibiscus mint tea was refreshing.

MickeyMouth

Points +44

Vegan
02 Jun 2019

Best breakfast place but not open for breakfast.

If I could have the biscuits and gravy at Counter Culture every other day I'd be a happy fat man. Unfortunately, they don't open until 11 a.m. which I find odd for a place with such great breakfast fare. Parking is limited, but I've never had a problem myself. The food is a lot better than the atmosphere (I always wonder how anybody could stand to work in the confines of that awful paint job), but the patio is basic and relaxing.

Pros: Biscuits and gravy, Sandwiches, Specials

Cons: Nightmare of teal paint overload

minrathous

Points +109

Vegan
26 May 2019

Wanted to love it, but...

I had heard this place mentioned so much and wanted to love it - unfortunately, all the food we tried was just SO bland, which is a shame because everything else about this restaurant is great. :(

Pros: friendly service, eco friendly

Cons: bland food

janew129

Points +47

Vegan
05 May 2019

Loved this place! Really.

Tourists from Canada. Locals recommended and they were right. Arrived on a busy Sunday morning for Brunch and it was exceptionally good. First review on Happy Cow I ever bothered to write. Enchiladas! Delicious. Staff lovely.

Pros: Brunch was simply delicious! , Reasonably priced compared to Toronto., Service was fast, friendly, funky!

JacobHend

Points +78

Vegan
19 Apr 2019

Cute brick and mortar, patio, yummy

Cute little brick and mortar all vegan, only one of three currently in Austin (others being beer plant and citizen), nice little outdoor patio, fun happy hour with yummy apps, super nice owner, always friendly wait staff, tasty food (Mac balls, nachos, artichoke dip, nachos, tuna melt, pastrami reuben, coconut cream pie, key lime pie, and weekend brunch - biscuit bowl, brekkie burrito).

Updated from previous review on 2019-04-18

backroads

Points +130

Vegan
17 Apr 2019

Lots of options

Nice daily specials supplement a strong menu

lmcc

Points +1249

Vegan
10 Apr 2019

One of the best vegan restaurants I've been to

There wasn't a lot of parking available, just a small little 3-car 'lot' in addition to street parking, but my friend and I were lucky to get a spot. The interior is a striking blue with some very unique and cool paintings. My friend and I shared the artichoke dip, quesadillas, and the mac and cheese. For sides, we got cornbread, sesame slaw, and the potato salad. Everything was really delicious. The quesadillas were the right amount of spicy as was the artichoke dip. The chips weren't my favourite texture, as they were a little on the thick side, but honestly everything was so delicious. The mac and cheese is a contender for the best vegan mac and cheese I've ever had. We got a dessert to split as well, which was really great. I enjoyed everything I ate there very much, and the service was really friendly. If/when I'm in Austin again, I will definitely be back!

Pros: Delicious food, Friendly service

Cons: Not a ton of parking

veganronswanson

Points +53

Vegan
02 Apr 2019

Very good sandwiches.

Counter Culture makes very good sandwiches. You should go and eat the sandwiches. That is all. vegan Ron Swanson.

Pros: friendly staff, sandwiches

weezie97

Points +16

Vegan
01 Apr 2019

Nope

Really excited to try vegan place. Walked in nobody cared. Servers acted like they were doing me a favor to acknowledge me and take my order. Went with my sister and both our dishes were very bland and small portions. Would've even given them a second chance with the food but the service was such a turn off. No thanks.

Peanut4

02 Apr 2019

Hi Weezie97. We are so sorry you had a less than stellar experience. From your review we can't tell when you came in or what you had. Please email us at countercultureaustin787@gmail.com so we can improve anything that was lacking. As you can see from our many great reviews this is not the norm. Thanks.

jojacob

Points +215

Vegan
30 Mar 2019

Fresh tasty food

Everything had great flavor and tasted super fresh!




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