Hillside Farmacy

"When to get it: Wednesday-Friday, 3-5pm; Thursday, 3pm-close This one’s a proximity game. We recommend turning an afternoon at Hillside Farmacy into an East Side crawl, because who cares if it’s only some random Wednesday night? After downing oysters and a half-priced bottle of wine in what used to be a drugstore, stroll across the street to Loudmouth for pizza and then to The Flower Shop for a nightcap." - matthew jacobs, nicolai mccrary

"“Cute” is probably the first word we’d use to describe Hillside Farmacy, a former pharmacy in East Austin with cabinets full of vintage medicine bottles lining the walls. The menu leans classic American, featuring things like burgers, roasted chicken, and a very solid mac and cheese. And on Sunday nights, it becomes a steakhouse. You can choose from a few different steaks—at increasing price and fanciness levels—plus a side and dipping sauce, making this one of the more versatile experiences. Our favorite combo is a bavette (which also happens to be the cheapest) with mashed potatoes and demi-glace. The Deal: Steak and a side, starting at $25" - nicolai mccrary

"Hillside Farmacy could easily get by on its good looks alone. There is a ridiculous amount of charm here, both inside and out on the striped-awning covered patio. The space plays up its origins as Hillside Drugstore, with vintage tile floors, cabinets leftover from the pharmacy, and a highly “cute” old-school feel throughout. We dare you not to post an Instagram before you even sit down. photo credit: Jordan Haro But, we get it - you might need more than a pretty space to be really sold on a place. And that brings us to the food, which is the real reason you should come here. The menu at Hillside is simple, classic American, but the execution of every dish takes it up a notch. Hillside is best known for its incredible weekend brunch - but we’ve found it’s just as useful for weekday breakfasts and lunches, and casual dinners. Still need more convincing? The cocktails here are also excellent. Between the Wasabi Bloody Mary, and the Burro Borracho, you’ll have (almost) just as much fun deciding on a drink as you will actually drinking it. This place is our go-to for comforting and consistent food, in a cool yet unpretentious environment. Perfect for everything from dates to friend hangs to meals with your parents, Hillside Farmacy is always the cure. Food Rundown Mac & Cheese You can get mac & cheese pretty much everywhere. But this one is actually special. So special that no trip to Hillside Farmacy is complete without at least one on your table. Fried Egg Sandwich A crowd favorite at Hillside for a reason. Layered with avocado, aioli, sprouts, and topped with a fried green tomato. Roasted Chicken Looking for something a just a little less terrible for you? This is a great bet. Lemony, herb-y, and really flavorful chicken, on top of a creamy mashed potato base. Can’t go wrong. Knuckle Sandwich Pulled pork shoulder, pickled onions and peppers, and house mustard - the perfect mix all under one bun. If you come here hungry, you should be eating this." - Chelsea Bucklew

"Also in the Central East Austin neighborhood, this casual New American restaurant offers classic mimosas for weekend brunch. Choose between orange or grapefruit juice at the quaint all-day bistro. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in services." - Darcie Duttweiler

"New American restaurant donating funds from sales of wine bottles for Good Work Austin's anniversary." - Nadia Chaudhury