Micklethwait Craft Meats BBQ & Catering
About the Business
Micklethwait Craft Meats BBQ & Catering is a renowned institution located at 1309 Rosewood Avenue in Austin, Texas. Since opening in December 2012, Micklethwait has become a staple in Central Texas craft barbecue, known for its oak-smoked meats, homemade sides, and delicious desserts. Led by pitmaster Tom Micklethwait, the institution prides itself on scratch-made creations, from sausage to sauces, pickles to bread. Texas Monthly even recognized Micklethwait as one of the “Ten Best Barbecue Joints in Texas” shortly after opening.
Situated less than a mile east of downtown Austin, Micklethwait offers a cozy atmosphere under the shade of Texas trees, where guests can enjoy some of the best smoked meats in the state. Saddle Up, the onsite beerhouse, provides ice-cold drinks to complement your barbecue experience. Gift cards are also available for those special meat lovers in your life.
In addition to the BBQ joint, Saddle Up also houses a bakeshop serving fresh-baked treats and a variety of beverages. Taco Bronco, a vintage horse trailer serving smoked meat tacos, can be found at Micklethwait's monthly pop-ups and various events across central Texas.
For inquiries, contact Micklethwait Craft Meats BBQ & Catering at 512-791-5961 during trailer service hours or email team@craftmeatsaustin.com. Come enjoy the taste of authentic craft barbecue in the heart of East Austin.
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Location & Phone number
1309 Rosewood Ave, Austin, TX 78702, United States
Hours open
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
Closed
Wednesday:
Closed
Thursday:
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday:
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday:
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday:
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Reviews
"Want to beat the rush of Franklins and have just as good if not better BBQ? Come here! Great layout to eat outside and they have a nice beer selection. Perfect setup for a BBQ joint, worth a short wait! The sausage was fantastic and the ends were our favorite. We will be back!"
"One of my new favorite BBQ places in Austin. It definitely ranks in the top 5 for me. Their brisket is delicious and the beef rib is awesome. I think their sides are super quality as well. Make sure to get the potatoe salad, lemon poppy seed slaw, citrus beets and and mac n cheese"
"Great BBQ from a food truck. They have mostly outdoor dining and where you get your drinks (separate building) a small area for indoor dining. Got the two meat plates, one with brisket and turkey and the 2nd one with sausage and brisket. You get to select 2 sides and each plate comes with bread, onions, and pickles. Each table has tasty BBQ sauce bottles and napkins. The area outside has heaters for when it cold and fans when it is hot. The background music they played is progressive. Meats and sides were excellent and very much enjoyed eating here."
"Good BBQ, I enjoyed a 3 meat plate with 2 sides. I'd have to say my favourite was the Turkey and the mac-n-cheese but it was all very tasty. Plenty of food, I didn't go hungry. When I visited it wasn't too busy but it was lightly raining and I believe it can get very busy in good weather."
"Some of the best barbecue I've ever had. I had the pulled lamb, pork ribs, brisket, sausage, jalapeño cheese grits, beet salad and lemon poppyseed slaw. All of the meats were exceptional, pulled lamb is a bit unique and I'm so glad that I got it. It's honestly really hard to say which meats I liked best because they were all great. The cheddar jalapeño grits were exceptionally good, one of the best bbq sides I've ever had. The beets were pretty good and the coleslaw was alright, I would try something different next time."
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