Northwest Hills Austin Restaurants & Coffee Shops (78731)

By Albert Allen, Northwest Hills resident and Luxury Real Estate Advisor with Compass. Updated November 2026.

Where can you eat in Northwest Hills, Austin? Northwest Hills (78731) has Tex-Mex, Indian, Filipino, Chinese, Greek, Middle Eastern, breakfast cafes, delis, pizza, coffee and barbecue, mostly along Far West Blvd, Spicewood Springs Rd, Mesa Dr and Balcones Dr, with more options a short drive away on Anderson Ln and Burnet Rd.

Northwest Hills sits in west-central Austin in the 78731 ZIP code, roughly between MoPac (Loop 1), Loop 360 and RM 2222. Much of the neighborhood's dining is in the shopping centers on Far West Blvd and along Mesa Dr, Spicewood Springs Rd and Balcones Dr.

This is a neighbor-curated list of places in and near the neighborhood, including spots a few minutes away on Anderson Ln, Burnet Rd and Loop 360. It is not a complete list, and restaurants open, move and close often.

Not a complete list. Who did we miss? Tell Albert.

Tex-Mex, Mexican and Tacos

ZuZu Handmade Mexican Food (5770 N MoPac Expy, Ste 500): Mexican restaurant serving breakfast and lunch daily, with vegetarian and vegan options, catering and a patio.
Torchy's Tacos (Spicewood Springs) (4211 Spicewood Springs Rd): Austin-founded taco chain serving tacos and breakfast tacos, open daily from 8 a.m.
Fajita Pete's (5523A Balcones Dr): Tex-Mex restaurant centered on fajitas, with tacos al carbon, quesadillas, enchiladas, online ordering and catering.
La Traila #2 (8143 Mesa Dr): Taco trailer serving breakfast tacos and tacos.
Azul Tequila (8108 Mesa Dr, Ste C100): Mexican restaurant and tequila bar serving lunch and dinner daily.
Kesos Tacos (3901 Spicewood Springs Rd, Ste C): Austin taco shop serving queso-topped tacos, with seasonal and limited-time menu items.
Los Pinos Jalisco (6203 N Capital of Texas Hwy, Ste 100): Mexican restaurant serving Jalisco-style dishes, with a bar and online ordering.

Asian and Indian

Se7en Spice (3901 Spicewood Springs Rd, Ste B): Chinese restaurant with online ordering for pickup.
Saffron (3616 Far West Blvd, Ste 113): Indian restaurant serving curries, tandoor dishes, momo dumplings and naan, with catering and online ordering.
Kapatad Kitchen and Cafe (3742 Far West Blvd, Ste 113): Filipino restaurant serving family recipes from Pampanga, along with Chinese dishes, rice and noodle plates and vermicelli bowls.
Chinatown (3407 Greystone Dr): Chinese restaurant serving dim sum and traditional dishes.
Street ATX Sushi Bar (3407 Greystone Dr, Unit 2): Sushi bar serving sushi, sashimi and nigiri, along with Asian fusion dishes such as dim sum and noodles.

Middle Eastern and Mediterranean

Old Jerusalem Restaurant (3808 Spicewood Springs Rd): Palestinian and Mediterranean restaurant serving falafel, hummus, shawarma, wood-fired kabobs and an all-day breakfast menu.
Yamas (5308 Balcones Dr): Greek restaurant open for lunch and dinner daily, with weekend hours starting at 10 a.m. and online reservations.

Bistros, Cafes, Delis and Bars

Another Broken Egg Cafe (8012 Mesa Dr): Breakfast, brunch and lunch cafe with a southern-inspired menu, vegetarian and gluten-friendly options and a full bar.
Chez Zee American Bistro (5406 Balcones Dr): American bistro open since 1989 with weekend brunch, an in-house bakery and desserts, wine and cocktails.
Galaxy Cafe (8127 Mesa Dr, Ste A100): Scratch-kitchen cafe serving all-day breakfast, burgers and other meals made in-house since 2004.
Waterloo Ice House (6203 N Capital of Texas Hwy): Local restaurant group serving burgers, American dishes and Tex-Mex, with another nearby location at 8600 Burnet Rd.
Boulevard Bar & Grill (3616 Far West Blvd, Ste 116): Neighborhood bar and grill serving burgers, with TVs for sports and a pool table.
Siena Ristorante Toscana (6203 N Capital of Texas Hwy): Tuscan Italian restaurant serving dinner Monday through Saturday, with reservations through OpenTable.
Troy (8105 Mesa Dr, Ste A): Turkish restaurant with Mediterranean dishes, open daily.
The Grove Wine Bar & Kitchen (Northwest Hills) (7719 Wood Hollow Dr, Ste 100): Wine bar and kitchen serving American and Italian dishes, open daily with weekend late-morning hours.
The Soup Peddler (Far West) (3720 Far West Blvd, Ste 105): Austin soup shop serving handmade soups, salads, juices, smoothies and pressed sandwiches.
Former Biderman's Deli space (3742 Far West Blvd): A new restaurant concept is coming soon. We will add the name and opening date when they are announced.

Burgers

5280 Burger & Taphouse (7032 Wood Hollow Dr): Burger restaurant with a taphouse bar.
Wally's Burger Express (8107 Mesa Dr): Burger and fries counter, open daily.
Top Notch Hamburgers (7525 Burnet Rd): Drive-in hamburger restaurant serving burgers, corn dogs and chili dogs, with curbside service.
Hopdoddy Burger Bar (Anderson Ln) (2438 W Anderson Ln, Ste 100): Burger bar serving burgers made with Angus beef, bison, ahi tuna or fried chicken, plus hand-cut fries, cocktails and milkshakes.

Pizza

Austin's Pizza (3435 Greystone Dr, Ste 101): Local pizza chain offering pickup, delivery and build-your-own pizzas.
CraigO's Pizza & Pastaria (5501 Balcones Dr): Italian restaurant making New York-style pizza, pastas, meatballs, dough and sauces from scratch, with delivery.
Conan's Pizza North (2438 W Anderson Ln, Ste D2): Pizza restaurant known for deep pan and thin crust pizzas.
DeSano Pizzeria Napoletana (8000 Burnet Rd): Neapolitan-style pizzeria with wood-fired pizzas; the Burnet Rd location was its first in Austin.
Domino's (Mesa Dr) (8141 Mesa Dr, Ste C): Pizza delivery and carryout chain.
Mr Gatti's Pizza (Far West) (3720 Far West Blvd, Ste 114): Pizza for takeout and delivery.

Coffee Shops and Kolaches

Epoch Coffee (Far West) (3900 Far West Blvd): Local coffee shop open daily from early morning.
Sorrento's Coffee Drive-Thru (3021 W Anderson Ln): Drive-thru coffee stand serving coffee, tea, smoothies and breakfast items, with online ordering.
Summer Moon Coffee (W Anderson Ln) (2301 W Anderson Ln, Ste 100): Austin-based coffee chain known for its oak-roasted coffee and sweet cream Moon Milk, with breakfast and lunch items, indoor seating and a patio.
Starbucks (Far West Blvd at Hart Ln) (3637 Far West Blvd): Starbucks coffee shop.
Austin Kolache & Koffee Shoppe (8127 Mesa Dr, Ste B202): Kolache shop serving sweet and savory kolaches, cinnamon rolls, coffee and thin-crust pizza; closed Mondays.
JuiceLand (Balcones) (5521 Balcones Dr): Austin-founded juice bar selling cold-pressed juices, smoothies, plant-based meals to go, lattes and wellness shots.

Barbecue

Bert's BBQ (3563 Far West Blvd, Ste 109): Texas barbecue restaurant open Monday through Saturday.
The County Line on the Lake (5204 RM 2222): Barbecue restaurant on Lake Austin serving smoked meats, with an outdoor patio.
Stiles Switch BBQ & Brew (6610 N Lamar Blvd): Texas barbecue restaurant with locations in Austin, Cedar Park and Dripping Springs.
Southside Market & BBQ (Arbor Walk) (10515 N MoPac Expy, Ste B225): Barbecue restaurant from Elgin's Southside Market serving brisket, sausages, ribs, sandwiches and sides, with a meat market.
Big O's Pit BBQ (4707 Burnet Rd): Barbecue restaurant on Burnet Rd serving slow-smoked barbecue from its pit.
Stack City BBQ (9012 Research Blvd, Ste C4): Barbecue restaurant, formerly SLAB BBQ & Beer, serving barbecue sandwiches and Texas craft beer.

Bakeries and Sweets

Tee's Donuts (3742 Far West Blvd, Ste 112): Donut shop open mornings daily.
Edis Chocolates & Bakery (3808 Spicewood Springs Rd, Ste 102): Chocolate shop and bakery selling handmade truffles, cakes, cookies and pastries, plus some Brazilian items; closed Sundays.
Russell's Bakery (2525 W Anderson Ln, Ste 270): Bakery and coffeehouse sharing a space with Genuine Joe Coffeehouse, serving coffee, pastries, sandwiches and desserts, with custom cakes and catering.
San Francisco Bakery & Cafe (2900 W Anderson Ln, Ste L): Bakery and cafe serving pastries, breads, sandwiches, soups, quiches and coffee; open Tuesday through Saturday from early morning to early afternoon.
Mi Tradicion Panaderia (8828 Research Blvd): Mexican bakery selling pan dulce, cakes, pastries and breads based on recipes from Puebla, Mexico.
85°C Bakery Cafe (6929 Airport Blvd, Ste 197): Bakery cafe chain selling breads, pastries, cakes and coffee drinks.
Zed's Real Fruit Ice Cream (3637 Far West Blvd, Ste B): New Zealand-style real fruit ice cream shop coming in 2027, with construction scheduled from December 2026 to April 2027.

Sandwiches and Fast Food

Delaware Sub Shop (8105 Mesa Dr, Ste C): Sub sandwich shop.
Subway (Mesa Dr) (8023 Mesa Dr): Sandwich chain location, open daily.
Wendy's (Far West Blvd) (3596 Far West Blvd): Fast food chain location with breakfast and late-night hours.
McDonald's (N MoPac) (5762 N MoPac Expy): Fast food chain location.

Frequently Asked Questions

What streets have restaurants in Northwest Hills?

Far West Blvd has the largest cluster, including Saffron, Kapatad Kitchen and Cafe, Epoch Coffee and Bert's BBQ. Mesa Dr, Spicewood Springs Rd, Greystone Dr, Wood Hollow Dr and Balcones Dr also have restaurants, and Anderson Ln and Burnet Rd are a short drive east.

Where can I get breakfast in Northwest Hills?

Another Broken Egg Cafe on Mesa Dr serves breakfast, brunch and lunch starting at 7 a.m., ZuZu Handmade Mexican Food on N MoPac serves breakfast daily, and Torchy's Tacos on Spicewood Springs Rd opens at 8 a.m. Hours change, so check each business before you go.

What kinds of food can I find in Northwest Hills?

The list includes Tex-Mex and tacos, Indian, Filipino, Chinese, sushi, Turkish, American bistro, pizza, burgers, barbecue, coffee, kolaches and bakeries.

Is there barbecue near Northwest Hills?

Yes. The list includes Bert's BBQ on Far West Blvd, The County Line on the Lake on RM 2222, and several barbecue restaurants a short drive east on Burnet Rd, N Lamar Blvd and Research Blvd. Confirm locations and hours with each restaurant.

Is this a complete list of Northwest Hills restaurants?

No. This is a neighbor-curated list and some places may have changed. If you know a restaurant we missed or one that has closed, please let Albert know.