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The Little Bird was also great, but it could have definitely benefited from a mayo or sauce of some kind, as it was a little bit on the drier side. My sandwich was juicy and buttery with just the right hint of the chipotle spice kicking my sinuses. The Bird Bird Bacon is extremely popular, but I was there for the fried chicken, and my boyfriend doesn't eat bacon, so.there you go. Order one of the handful of sandwiches-I went with the Queen Beak (fried chicken with cayenne black pepper honey and a bacon-chipotle mayo), while my boyfriend nabbed a Little Bird (fried egg and cheddar). Brightly colored with vibrant hues, the menu may be simple, but the flavors are not. Expertly balanced flavors of cayenne black pepper honey and bacon-infused chipotle mayo will tickle the taste buds like few recipes can.įor those looking for comfort in an uncomfortable time, Bird Bird offers a delicious respite where evident love, thought, and care can be savored in every bite – direct from Brian’s griddle.Not only is the small eatery hella adorable (although, cruelly adjacent to a Crossfit gym, making me feel guilty walking in from my car while people lug a heavy tire across astroturf), but the scent of biscuits wafting hits you square in the face as you walk through the door. A delightful combination of sweet and savory, a perfectly brined and flaky breaded chicken thigh rests between two halves of a fluffy, handmade buttermilk biscuit. To first time diners, the “Queen Beak” is the must-try, signature sandwich. After hundreds of test batches, revisions to the menu, and even a reinvention of their core business model in response to the shutdown, the pair are enthusiastic that, after two successful years in business, they’re finally hitting their stride.

“Simplicity and excellence” was the mantra from the outset, and, like most simple and excellent things, the winning formula didn’t happen overnight.

If there’s a biscuit-whisperer on the Eastside, it’s him.” Ryan is quick to agree, “The genius of Bird Bird is Brian. Chicken Queen Beak Sandwich 9 Spiced and breaded chicken thigh, cayenne black pepper honey, bacon infused chipotle mayo. Bird bird biscuit Menu Chicken Sandwiches. “I’ve heard people say not to mix business and friendship, but we wouldn’t have done this any other way,” admits Brian with a smile. 2701 Manor Rd Austin, TX 78722 (512) 761-4922. Far from complacent with their near-instant success, the pair have continued to refine and expand their menu, with an eye toward dinner offerings in the not-too-distant future. Cooking Up Love in Every Bite Words by Christopher Ferguson, AIA photos by Shelby BellaĪ combination of luck, experimentation, and friendship has allowed Bird Bird Biscuit to quickly establish itself as a local East Austin favorite.Īs head chef, general manager, and co-owner of Bird Bird Biscuit, Brian Batch is accustomed to wearing many hats, but his passion lies behind the griddle serving up and fine-tuning some of East Austin’s most adored breakfast and lunch sandwiches.Īlongside partner and longtime friend Ryan McElroy of Thunderbird Coffee, “Bird Bird,” as the duo affectionately calls it, has been offering a daily dose of flaky and flavorful goodness since June 2018.