Sour Duck Market is a cozy Austin gem serving delicious, locally-sourced American fare in a casual vibe, perfect for sunny patio hangs and happy hours.
"With a large outdoor patio area full of picnic tables, the all-day cafe and bakery Sour Duck Market in East Austin from the team behind Odd Duck and Barley Swine is perfect for anyone, really, dogs and kids included. The menu stays the same all day, but there are certain things that are best on weekend mornings, like a potato hash situation, a wagyu cheeseburger, and one of the biggest breakfast tacos we’ve ever had (it even has fries in it). Just make sure you don’t skip the pastry case." - nicolai mccrary, raphael brion, matthew jacobs
"Sour Duck is the more casual sister restaurant of Odd Duck, so you can expect the same level of quality and expertise, with a bit more of a focus on baked goods. Where they most differ from Odd Duck is in the amount of outdoor space—most of the restaurant is open-air, on a well-spaced patio." - nicolai mccrary, raphael brion
"The casual bakery restaurant of the Michelin-starred Barley Swine dishes out pastries that are on point, but this all-day neighborhood spot has more than just sweets. Sour Duck offers a dedicated kids’ menu with a breakfast taco, quesadilla, chicken tenders, and cheeseburger. Adults will appreciate the $10 wagyu smash burger and beer happy hour daily. There are some indoor areas and to-go ordering; it's the large outdoor patio that brings all the families out, with a chalkboard trailer to hide in, sidewalk chalk, and misters that allow the kids to cool off on a hot day." - Erin Russell
"The casual patio sibling of Michelin-starred Barley Swine, Sour Duck Market offers excellent pastries and an all-day menu with breakfast. Try the breakfast tacos that are made with soft tortillas; pair the sugary kouign amann with a frothy cappuccino; or go for hearty with the burger. The space is family friendly, with plenty of room for kids to run around, a small indoor area with a bar, and online to-go ordering." - Erin Russell
"Of the Bryce Gilmore restaurants, this casual Blackland cafe, which is the center of the restaurant group’s baking operations, is the one with the best patio situation. The large outdoor space has misters, fans, shaded areas, sunny areas, and a chalkboard trailer for kids to play in. Try the wagyu smash burger, which is a steal during happy hour, along with excellent pastries, coffee, and cocktails." - Erin Russell
