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Amber D.

Austin, TX

Though my friends here seemed to have had a bad time on the same day as I went, I wound up loving this place.

Vegan samosa soup made to taste like an Indian samosa?!  How cool is that?  The atmosphere made me feel like I was in my Granny's house, the music was appropriate for the mood, windows letting in loads of gorgeous sunlight... I swear, the feng shui was all pointing to "Happy."  

The sandwich choices are endless, and great for vegetarians.  I wish they'd have some soy cheese options (MAJOR HINT).  Hands down, best lunch ever.

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lindsey r.

Austin, TX

I like sandwiches a lot. I also like a wide selection of iced teas. I don't like bitchy counter girls that give you the bored evil eye and are rude to my mom. I mean, really? You're working in a cute house in a cute neighborhood next to a sno cone stand and you still have a willow branch up your perfectly proportional bum? It's a shame that good sandwich shops can be so snobby. Where is the love? Let me see if I can fight through my tears and remember what I got. Egg salad on wheat bread. Yeah. It was good. Not too hard to eff up a sandwich. Let's just work on the attitude now...

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Shanna H.

Austin, TX

What a Delicious, fresh sandwich. Yum. I had the chicken special, and it was great. I love the selection of iced teas, too. The house and ambiance are super-cute, too, and the only downer is the long line and long wait at Friday peak lunch rush. Our office is moving nearby. Can't wait!

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Abi S.

Austin, TX

I might be the only omnivore left in Austin, but the Gypsy Grove Breakfast tacos could turn me vegetarian any day of the week. Tomato, Serrano peppers, potatoes, avocado and sprouts (which I have removed before-it is a great taco either way). The salsa is yummy too.

Parking can be a hassle, but usually isn't too bad.

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neal m.

Austin, TX

i have been here a few times and generally the staff is friendly enough and the food is reallllllly good.  although, today the counter girl was having a "bad day" and just seemed like asking for anything was bothersome.  that's forgiveable and i work in the service industry and know they happen.  what happened last should NEVER happen, EVER!  When i was leaving i went inside to get something to put my half sandwich in and mind you i was gone 2-3 minutes MAX, my friend went to get his bike and a guy that worked there THREW AWAY my half sandwich and half of a salad.  my advice, don't go to the bathroom if you're dining alone or you won't have any lunch left.  he offered to replace it but, i was in such a foul mood for having my food taken away, i just had to leave.  WHO THE FUCK DOES THAT?

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Elite '08

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Leigh M.

Austin, TX

Yum! Great place for a laid-back lunch. I love restaurants in old houses and this is no exception. It's a charming, airy space. Perfect for a spring day. (Bonus points for Christmas lights on the bathroom ceiling!) I had the squash and mozzarella sandwich, which I definitely recommend. Parking is a bit tough when they're busy, but it's worth it!

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Chris B.

Austin, TX

Delicious sandwiches in a laid-back, outdoor patio setting all add up for a great lunch experience at FoodHeads. I ordered the pulled pork sandwich on ciabatta, which was really tasty. The rest of the sandwiches looked great as well, so will definitely be coming back again.

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Elite '08

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Rebekah W.

Austin, TX

I can't believe we've been here for two years and just now got around to trying FoodHeads. The eatery is so comfortable with lots of picnic tables parked in the sunny front yard. And the converted house is charming. It feels like stopping by a friend's house for a sandwich and soda.

The salmon salad sandwich was really tasty. It was creamy and crunchy, loaded with tart apples and tangy cucumber mayo. BF had the prosciutto egg salad, which was also very good: nutty multi-grain bread hugging crumbly yolks and salty ham.

I'm kind of sad we're moving in two months. I would have made this a regular Saturday lunch spot.

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Robert G.

Austin, TX

I go to Food Heads for one thing and one thing only: the Gypsy Grove sandwich.  Decadence on a bun.  Marinated and grilled pork tenderloin, topped with grilled ham, topped with melted swiss cheese, topped with a fried egg, still gooey yolk, topped with jalapeno relish, which is basically a spicy russian dressing.  All of this on a perfectly crunchy crusted baguette.  Oh yeah, they give like a little thing of cole slaw to go with it.  The sandwich is, admittedly, a heart attach on a baguette, but whatever, right?  You can wash down your guilt with an ample selection of iced teas, or, if you want to further the guilt, they have the real deal Mexican Coke and the real deal Texan Dr. Pepper.

Oh yeah, their other sandwiches are pretty good too.  Having been on a 'health' kick of sorts this year, I opted for their salmon salad sandwich.  Nothing to write home about, but it was a solid sandwich.  The grilled salami and mozarella is, however, worth writing about.  But, come on, its mozarella and salami--what can go wrong?  Simple pairing, and yet you don't really see it too often.  There other sandwich offerings, based upon my sneaking bites from dining companions, are all solid across the board.  I can't really think of a better sandwich place in town.  Their soups are ok.  Chicken tortilla has been good, the french onion a disaster (someone started salting it and salted and salted).  

FoodHeads is in one of those 'cute' houses on 34th street, which, despite the ugly apartment complex across the street, the vacant lot which will eventually become a monstrosity of a condo complex, and the weird green office building next door, retains some degree of quaintness.  There's outdoor seating, and this is probably the time of year you want to take advantage of that.

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Elite '08

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andrea w.

Chicago, IL

None of the sandwiches were looking good to me, but then I noticed the fish tacos on their menu. And when in Austin I've learned to always go with the tacos. And another taco success- may just be the best fish tacos I've ever had.  Fresh tilapia, salsa had the perfect amount of spice to it, and the tortillas were absolutely amazing! Austin could teach Chicago a thing or two about how to make fresh tortillas.

Best of all it wasn't super crazy with all the SXSW craziness going on this weekend...I'm a fan!

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Meredith G.

Austin, TX

Great fish tacos, great portabella mushroom sandwich (the "Bella").  The only problem is that they're only open til 4 pm and closed on Sundays!

I love small independent restaurants in former houses - it gives it a really welcoming feel.  Great atmosphere for hanging out on the patio for hours with a big ol' glass of tea.  Also good for first dates that you want to keep pretty casual.

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Kevin V.

Austin, TX

I went there today because of yelp, and this is honestly the best sandwich I've had in quite some time.  The spicy apple pork was incredible, and it was also filling.  It was quick and the pricing fair.

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Adrienne M.

Austin, TX

nom, nom.

The only thing better about Foodheads than their squash sandwich is the fact that they're about ten yards from my front porch.

Today I had the Greek salad - delicious, of course, but if I were the boss I would've put more feta on that babeh. (OMG, why did I have to rhyme that?!) But I'm not the boss, and it was a tasty lunch, so I'm not complaining. Thinking about it is making me hungry again.

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Jaye J.

Austin, TX

Sometimes, my buddy Karla May and I get stuck and can't figure out what we want for lunch. There are all these places we think of when we know exactly what we want and we say, "We should go there next time we get stuck." Today was one of those days, but since both of us are idiots we never write these things down and have to scour Yelp, Chow and FoodHawk to try and remember.

Thanks to Yelp, today we remembered FoodHeads. We kind of screamed it actually. To each other. Much to the dismay of the Legal Team who sit right next to us.

So we jumped in the car and headed up Lamar to FoodHeads. The sandwich combinations sounded amazing and I couldn't decide. I had seen recs here for the roast beef and brie and the lamb and eggplant, but I ended up going with the pastrami. It was really good: pastrami, brown mustard, swiss, and sour slaw on rye. The bread was lightly toasted but still soft, how'd they do that? The homemade pickles that came with it were good too.

Karla May had the chicken and eggplant and declared it delicious. She also had a green salad that was beautiful. Bright red tomatoes and walnuts!

I also had a cup of the roasted onion soup. I expected it to be on the order of french onion, but it was a bit different, more of a spring onion? Lots of onions, but also tomatoes and shredded carrots. I had to doctor it up with tabasco and salt and pepper to give it some flavor.

Still, FoodHeads kind of rocks. The atmosphere is really cute and it was such a pretty day that sitting outside was awesome. I'll definitely be back, but not soon because it took me 20 freakin' minutes from the time I entered the parking garage at work to get to my parking spot on the second level.

Seriously.

20. Freaking. Minutes.

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Ian S.

Austin, TX

Took my four year old to Foodheads for lunch yesterday and we had a great time.

I had the roast beef and brie and he had a grilled cheese sandwich (not on the menu but offered up when I asked what they recommended for kids. Along with this, we had the lemonade, which was the perfect mix of sweet and sour), sour cream & onion potato chips and a cookie.

My sandwich was amazing, the roast beef was very fresh and had enough marbling for flavour, but wasn't greasy. The dijon mustard and brie were great compliments.

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Michelle J.

Austin, TX

All you need to know about Foodheads is this.....it rocks. Read the rest of these reviews if you need, but know that you can't go wrong eating here. Period.

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Holly R.

Austin, TX

I went Monday for a late lunch after dropping off my car for service.  It was dreary and cold, and I was craving a good, warm yummy sammich.  Luckily I remembered all the great reviews of FoodHeads from yelp and I was in the neighborhood.  I immediately went for the Lamb and Eggplant sandwich that I heard so much about.  My boyfriend wanted the "Pulled Pork" but aww it was sold out for the day, and he settled with the Roast Beef and Brie.  Both sandwiches were sooo good!  Thanks Yelp!  The ingredients and bread that were unique to each sandwich perfectly meshed and complimented each other.  You could definitely taste the quality and freshness of the ingredients.

The Roast Beef & Brie - plenty of great high quality roast beef, large chunks of brie (they definitely didn't skimp) - well worth the price.  The Lamb with Eggplant, feta, & cucumber mayo was so juicy it dripped. Quite tasty and filling.  Very comforting. Comfort sandwich Yay!  

Great plus,  Zapp's chips in all their varieties.  And a selection of 6 home-brewed ice tea (black, green, sweet tea, rooibos, herbal, wow!)

Definitely will be back to try all the other Specialty Sandwiches.

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Mike B.

Austin, TX

Went there for lunch today (Saturday).

I got there about 12:30, just prior to the Saturday rush.  As soon as I had ordered, no fewer than 15 people walked through the door.  Since you order at a counter (and only one register), fifteen people create quite a line (and wait).  It was fun, though, to watch the crowd -- mostly UT undergrads -- and remember how leisurely weekends used to be when I was 20.  Those were the days!

I ordered a turkey, swiss, lettuce, tomato, and apple on a baguette -- heated.  The apple was forgotten by the kitchen, which disappointed me.  Nonetheless, the sandwich was very good.

Most people seemed to prefer sitting outside; I got my sandwich to go.

I will absolutely visit FoodHeads again -- I just pray that I miss the rush!

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amenah j.

Austin, TX

These are the best sandwiches I have ever had. When I discovered the place over the summer, I went there like 4 times a week, until I realized it was $20 for two people to eat.. and that adds up pretty quick when you go everyday!

But the sandwiches are really unique, I love the roast beef and brie, and the zucchini is really good too. The soups are all really good too. I have yet to try the salads.. but im going to go ahead and assume they are amazing also!

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will h.

Austin, TX

five stars for menu creativity.

i may have stated elsewhere that if i was an iron chef - i'd be iron chef sandwich. and this place would prove to be a worthy adversary.

chances are you can't find the exact combo of ingredients anywhere else in town, unless you ask for it to be custom made.

if you're not into slaw, you can get house-made pickles instead. pretty nice in a cool and refreshing not too pickle-y way.

their specials change often as specials should, but i once had a pork with more pork sandwich that made dream about the excellent pig who died a noble death so that i could eat lunch. i'd like to personally thank that pig and the kind folks at foodheads who made my lunch dream reality..... and try the 'lami - it's lummy. ('lami is short for salami, not a cutesie name for lamb, although the lamb is a nice sammy too.).

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Lisa A.

Houston, TX

Whoever came up with their menu is a sandwich genius. I usually turn up my nose when I see squash on a restaurant menu but I'll be damned they can even make a squash sandwich sound good: grilled squash, fresh mozzarella on a baguette with spinach, tomato, cilantro pesto and vinaigrette...see what I mean!

I opted for the sirloin sandwich. It was good but next time I think I'll try something else...like the roast beef and brie. Yum!

Beyond the menu here's what I like about this place.
1. You can get a sandwich on a baguette.
2. It's one of the few (only?) sandwich shops in town I'd like to stay and eat my sandwich or meet a friend for lunch.
3. A portion of the patio is covered by the awning of the house and the roof has ceiling fans.
4. If you go by yourself they have food magazines and cookbooks to read while you wait and eat.
5. It's locally owned

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Elite '08

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alex e.

Austin, TX

I was overwhelmed my the menu, everything sounded really good, and i assume it all is. FoodHeads is in a little house-like building with a bunch of mismatched furniture. I usually dont like places with counter service (i dont know why), but i didnt mind it at all there. I sat inside, but the outdoor seating looked like it would be enjoyable if it weren't so hot. They offered a variety of tea, so, i guess if i drank tea i would be excited about that. I ended up going the make your own sandwich route, I got so freaked out by all the options i had them put mustard (one of around 10 different mustards) on my tuna, which ended up being delicious.

I feel the coleslaw was so spectacular it deserves to be separated from the rest of this review. This place could serve only slaw and still get five stars, i nearly shrieked in disbelief when i tasted it, thats right... shrieked.

I forgot to check if they serve alcohol when i was there. If they do im going back for dinner.

FoodHeads rips other sandwich places new assholes, not all of them, but most of them at least.

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randall h.

Austin, TX

Roast Beef & Brie Melt.

Try the coleslaw.

Best sandwiches in town.

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Elite '08

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Kerry G.

Austin, TX

One of my new faves for a fresh sandwich.  I've been there twice.  Once I had the "Lami"...a gourmet twist on a fried baloney sandwich.  Delicious.  
Today I had the "Bella" which is portabello mushrooms with blue cheese on toasted sourdough.  Very good.  Plus, the homemade pickles are worth the trip!
They were playing a Paul Simon album and the shelves were stacked with old cookbooks and copies of "Saveur" magazine.  Very cozy.  
Try the homemade lemonade!

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Tom S.

Austin, TX

Foodheads has been catering gourmet lunches for years; however a couple of years ago they began selling soups/sandwiches/cookies out of their 34th street location.  Foodheads makes everything from scratch with top of the line, fresh ingredients & boy is it good.  

Man, this place has the best damn sandwiches in town.  In fact, they have won the Austin Chronicle Critics Choice for the Best Sandwich a couple of times.  I can't believe that I lived around the corner from it for years and didn't know that it existed.  

Sandwiches include -
* My favorite - the lamb and eggplant sandwich.  
*  the "lami"  that combines salami with fresh mozzarella, spinach, tomato and blackberry balsamic vinaigrette on toasted sourdough bread.
* a spicy pulled pork sandwich.
* a pastromi on light rye.  It is very different from a traditional patromi so light with a wonderful favor.  
* a sirloin steak sandwich
* a salmon caesar
* portobello mushroom sandwich
* pork tenderloin sandwich
* ham and swiss
* tuna nicoise

I thought that I'd list as many sandwiches as I could remember as the web site is lacking.  it has not been upgraded since FoodHeads opened the 34th street location (when they only were in the catering business); in fact most of the sandwiches at FoodHeads aren't even listed on their web site.

You can either get a full sandwich for $6.75 or  the half sandwich-and-soup combo for $6.50

They also have a number of good soups including a very tasty chicken tortilla, a cream of mushroom as well as a french onion soup.  I had one of the daily special soups the other day - thai beef; yumm.   Salads include - garden, cobb, chicken caesar, and greek.   The cobb salad is awesome; they actually fry some bacon specially for your salad.

They bake serveral different types of cookies everyday.  Their bread is baked daily from up the street at the New World Deli.

In the mornings; they have breakfast tacos, pastries, coffee and espresso.

Foodheads is easy to miss as you are walking up 34th street; look for a big,old house with a ton of picnic tables in the front yard.  Most of the seating is outside on picnic tables on either the deck or in the front yard.   If you are driving, you'll need to find a spot on the street but there is tons of parking in the surrounding neighborhood.

BTW - they are basically just a breakfast/lunch place.  I think that they are open from about 9AM until 4PM monday thru Saturday.  Sometimes they will close early if business is slow; I've been turned away a couple of Saturdays at around 3:30PM.

I really like this place.  The only negative thing about this place are sometimes it seems to take an eternity to place your order. Maybe that is the price one pays for when the word gets out on a place with great
food.

EDIT -  http://www.foodheads.com/  has been updated since I originally wrote this review so check out all of the wonderful sandwiches there.  BTW - I noticed that they sight some  citysearch awards that they have won; maybe yelp needs some similar awards?

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Ann C.

Austin, TX

Just so everybody knows the level of expertise going into this review: I didn't know that pastrami was beef.  I didn't know what it was at all.  So I ordered the pastrami sandwich and it was enjoyable even though it had way too much mustard on it.  The cucumber slaw was amazing, delectable, and lovely.  The variety of iced tea was very nice.  On a milder day, the outdoor seating would be perfect.

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Heather K.

Austin, TX

Okay, so I've only ever eaten one sandwich at Food Heads:  The lamb and eggplant (tender slices of lamb, roasted eggplant, feta cheese, and a delicious cucumber mayonnnaise on a crusty roll).  But it's so tasty, and I'm so happy it exists, I'll probably never be able to bring myself to order anything else there anyway.

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Cody R.

Austin, TX

I finally ventured into Food Heads this weekend.... hoping for a sandwich that would "rock my socks off". Food heads didn't disappoint..... It was a good sandwich. The best I've ever had? No.

I don't like crazy dressings.... I like mayo.... PLAIN mayo. So I felt like I was missing something when I skipped all of the fancy mayo they had to offer.

I also am not a huge "veggie", so they looked at me like I was nuts when I asked for the bare minimum on veggies.

I asked the girl behind the counter if I could have my sandwich grilled.... Nope. I really love grilled sandwiches, and FoodHeads could not fill that need. Do they have a grill? Yes. Do they have grilled sandwiches? Yes. Will they grill my sandwich? no.

The bathroom was nasty. I'm sorry but I am not reaching into the back of the commode to hit a mystery button labeled "Push me". Yuck. Fix the toilet....

I was less then pleased that they were out of Tortilla Soup, Whole Wheat bread, cups, and tables. We literally had to fight someone for our table!

The system they have for taking orders could be improved. The girl who took the orders had to walk to the back every time someone gave her an order..... we waited 15 minutes in line.

While I was in line I had to hear all of the gossip from the large amount of rich UT kids in line..... I hear ya, it must be hard to have everything you want. Yawn.

15 dollars for two sandwich's, two drinks, and a bag of chips? Not ridiculous... but not wicked cheap.

Was the sandwich worth all of that? Kind of..... it was a pretty good sandwich. Was it better than Quiznos? I hate to say it..... but, no. Will I visit again? Yes, because I feel like there is something I am missing.

Will I keep asking myself questions in this review? Looks like it.

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Sarah M.

Austin, TX

Damn. I was hoping my quest to find the best hot ham & swiss sandwich in Austin would end here. But alas, Buenos Aires still rules the roost.

Fresh sandwiches, pleasant outdoor seating, quick service, moderate prices, variety for vegs', and a nice stop for a noonday meal.

Almost Scrumptious.

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Tara M.

Austin, TX

When I lived in the their neighborhood I ate here once a week I still try to eat here once a month.  They offer so many vegetable options to add to your sandwich; but my favorite remains the same - a simple grilled cheese on pumpernickel bread with tomato and the garlic mayonnaise. I always order the Tomato Soup to dunk it in when it is the soup of the day - I wish they offered it every day.  The Chicken Tortilla soup is also very good.  I give them a full 5 stars for offering a Squash Sandwich as well as a Lamb Sandwich.

The house turned sandwich shop is very cute and Austiny......

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carolyn v.

Austin, TX

The Good:
 :: location. it's located in hyde park so it's great for students and residents of hyde park.
 :: cute place. the interior is so cozy! the exterior has plenty of seating, both covered and not. big tables so you can actually have room to eat and work on the crossword puzzle!
 :: very friendly service. people are always pleasant.
 :: awesome homemade lemonade.
 :: awesome iced tea
 :: awesome caffe latte.
 :: delicious sandwiches. big portions and equally balanced portions of meats and fixins.  
 :: delicious soups. try their cream of mushroom soup. it's very spicy (lots of pepper) and not overly creamy!
 :: delicious breakfast tacos. the salsa that comes with it is very fresh tasting, so i think they make that in-house too.  all the fixins are delicious. try a breakfast taco with bacon, egg, and cheese. delish!!!
 :: they allow dogs on their patio. nice!
 :: affordable prices. breakfast tacos are only i think about $1.65? sandwiches are about $7?

The Bad:
 :: they aren't open on sundays. booooooooooo
 :: they can sometimes put too much of the creamy sauce in their sandwiches. the sauce is really good but you can have too much of a good thing. to remedy this, just ask them to put the sauce in a container on the side!

The Ugly:
 :: none.

Would I go back?  Definitely.  I try to make it a regular outing on my weekend mornings.  Nothing beats walking the dog over to Foodheads, getting a paper, and working on a crossword puzzle over a hot cup of coffee on a cool patio with birds chirping.

This place is IN.

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p d.

Austin, TX

I've gobbled up the roast beef & brie (fabulous), sampled the chicken special sandwich, and gorged on their special breakfast taco (with sprouts in it).  Oh and their lattes are fabulous too.  They have a wide variety of delicious soups to sample as well (oxtail!).  A locally-owned joint, it has a very cute atmosphere, tasteful music, and great reading everywhere (food magazines and cookbooks!).  What more could you ask for!

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Kristen F.

Austin, TX

I used to work out on Saturday mornings with two friends and one of their moms.  Afterwards, we'd be ladies that lunch at Foodheads.  They had a lovely array of vegetarian and meaty sandwiches to satisfy all of our needs.  I also loved getting a bag of the salt-and-vinegar Zapps!  What good memories of those days.  Also, I remember the sides of potato salad were also wonderful.

The atmosphere of the house is adorable, like you're eating lunch at your cool elderly aunt's.

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Grover S.

Austin, TX

UPDATE 1/29/2008:

I wanted to up the rating to 5 stars because the service has been much better the last few times I've gone by.  However, I'm going to leave it the same because they've upped the prices on their sandwiches.  The Gypsy Grove used to be $6.50 and I went in the other day and price went up $2.  I still love the place but I'm going to have to stop going by as often.  $8.50 for a sandwich without a drink?  A little pricey if you ask me.

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Fantastic sandwiches all around.  I've tried at least 5 different sandwiches and not one has disappointed me so far.  Good atmosphere and perfect to take out-of-towners to for an Austin type restaurant.

My only complaint is that the service is lacking at times.  Very slow also.  I've waited for more than 5 minutes on several different occasions without so much as anyone noticing I'm there.  This is with no one in line.  That was a bit disappointing.  However, the food makes up for it.  I guess all good things are worth a sacrifice!

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Elite '08

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James L.

Austin, TX

I thought I'd revise this review...since now I've been to Foodheads more than once now.

I have tried a few different sandwiches and I don't think I have been disappointed yet. Their pulled pork sandwich just screams to be devoured. Herb rubbed chicken(Chicken special)? it is indeed rubbed with herbs.

This place definitely sends off that austin vibe... maybe it's because it feels rather local and welcoming. The place is situated as a house with tables and chairs inside and outside as well. Going to Foodheads at peak hours will probably sit you outside since it can get crowded indeed.

They have quite a few different teas and they are all very tasty. We're in Texas. Tea is water to most of us I'm sure... although I'm Asian so maybe it's the same thing.

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Corinne R.

Austin, TX

Oh. My. Gawd.

I am a complete sandwich freak. In fact, I would eat sandwiches every meal of every day if I could (save for pizza and tex-mex). Most days I skip breakfast so I can eat an early sandwich lunch at 11.

Okay, anyway, point being, the sandwich I had at Foodheads is the best I've had in Austin. Now let me say that I'm a veg. So, this is purely based on the bread, condiments, and veggies (no meat). I got the build your own veggie sandwich on whole wheat bread. It comes with home made hummus, and wide variety of fixings. I got lettuce, tomato, cucs, sprouts, shredded carrots, green peppers, and roasted potatoes. They also have roasted sweet potatoes and other roasted veggies that AREN'T MUSHY! YAY! It was amazing.

They have decent service (typical Austin) although the dude at the counter seemed like a newbie. He seemed annoyed as I rattled off my long list of veggies. Great location, but parking can be a bit of a pain. The shop is an old house which adds to the ambiance.

Now the bad points. The hours are horrible, and they aren't open on Sundays. Augh. WHY! This is the bane of my existence. None of the sandwich shops I love are open on Sundays! Grrrrrr. As other yelpers point out, be sure to get there early in the afternoon because they close early...

Oh yeah, I'm NOT a fan of their icebox pickle thingies. But, I'm from NY and have never heard of such a thing. So, perhaps I'm being unfair.

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Quani C.

Austin, TX

You know, I work nearby this place and I didn't even know that it existed until Corinne's review popped up on my screen!  I came here with Steve N. and John E. for John's last lunch in Austin and I was not disappointed.  Of course, I did have little complaints here and there, but nothing too substantial to decrease my star rating.

I went with a build your own half sandwich combo, with split pea soup.  It was all quite tasty, I must say.  My sandwich was pretty basic, turkey with provolone, lettuce, tomato, plain mayo, and dijon mustard on whole wheat bread.  The other soups that I sampled were pretty tasty, as well, especially the sweet potato curry!

The atmosphere was incredibly laid back, with a very Austin feel...something I really love about this city.  It seems as if this place used to be a house, then turned into a wonderful sandwich dining experience!

Parking was sort of difficult, I parked almost a block away...I can't imagine how terrible it would've been a little later on, when the lunch rush arrived!  My only other complaint was that the bread-to-insides ratio of my sandwich was pretty poor...too little bread.  I may have perhaps made a bread faux pas with my selection of plain wheat.  And it's not like the sandwich was stuffed with ingredients, there was just too little bread to keep a handle on everything!

Now that I know about this place, and it is so close to work...I'll be a frequent customer!

***** EDIT *****
Came back today(2/1/08) in anticipation of yummy soup (I'm working on a terrible cold/flu/some weird bug).  Yes, the soup was yummy, I had the winter tomato.  I ordered a salad as well, with Blackberry Balsalmic dressing.  The dressing was WAY overwhelming and the salad itself had little to no nutritional value.  Pretty much amounted to a mound of iceberg lettuce and a couple different kinds of veggies.  The nutritional part came from tomatoes and sprouts.  I had to drop my rating by one star for the experience today.

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Austin M.

Austin, TX

I love this place. The Gypsy Grove tacos are great and the Gypsy Grove sandwich is wonderful, too. I haven't had anything here that I don't like. My only criticism is that you usually have to wait in line for a while even when you've made a phone in order.
They even have a ton of good stuff to put on your sandwiches. Jalapeno relish, hot mustard, spicy mayo, and tons of other stuff.

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anika k.

Austin, TX

Good food, and very friendly staff. It's not exactly a destination place, but if you're nearby, hungry, and find it open, it's worth checking out.

I had the 'Lami (greasy but tasty - the mozzarella was extremely fresh) and gazpacho (all around great). $7ish for a decently sized lunch - and a peaceful atmosphere.

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John E.

Seattle, WA

I was a devoted fan of Foodheads from the first sip of the sweet potato curry soup.  Everyone at the table tried it and the general consensus was, "Daaaaaamn!"  They don't always have it, but the other soup choices are excellent as well.

Sandwiches?  They are frequently out of just the thing you are craving, but that just means you get to try another amazing sandwich.  I like the Bella, the meat-n-brie, and the gypsy grove.  Both the slaw and their icebox pickles are exemplary.

Ordering is a little odd, because they have four places with food info:  chalkboard behind the counter, chalkboard (at 90 degrees) that you can't see until you almost get to the register, a tiny picture frame on the counter with additional specials, and some paper menus.  So...you may change your mind a few times by the time you order.  They do excellent deli-style sandwiches, but I'd go for something out of the ordinary (unless you are doing the soup/sandwich combo).

It gets crowded right at lunchtime, but slightly before and after peak are fine.  Less crowding on nice days when the picnic tables outside get used.   Lastly, they do a mean breakfast taco...generous size, awesome salsa.

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