Austin, TX
Best Austin Salads – 15 Food Places For Good Greens!
Best Austin Salads
Best Austin Salads
Quick & Casual Salad Spots
Restaurant Salads with a Gourmet Touch
Unique and Niche Salad Offerings
Austin is a vibrant city known for its eclectic food scene, and that includes a fantastic array of fresh and creative salads. Whether you’re a dedicated vegetarian, a health-conscious foodie, or simply looking for a light and delicious meal, you’ll find plenty of options to satisfy your cravings.
This guide will help you navigate the city’s leafy landscape and discover the best Austin salads, highlighting some of the top spots where you can enjoy a bowl of greens that’s both nutritious and flavorful. We’ll explore a variety of establishments, from fast-casual joints to upscale restaurants, ensuring you find the perfect salad to suit your taste and lifestyle.
Editor’s Note: Our staff works hard to bring you the latest information. However, all information mentioned in this article is subject to change. As always, please confirm before heading out.
Best Austin Salads – Quick & Casual Salad Spots
Flower Child: Nature’s Wonder salad
Image Credit: Flower Child FB Page
This salad is a balanced and flavorful combination of healthy ingredients, offering a satisfying and refreshing meal. Flower Child is known for its commitment to fresh, locally sourced ingredients and its vibrant, welcoming atmosphere. It’s a great option for a quick, healthy lunch.
Ingredients: organic kale, quinoa, avocado, cucumber, broccoli pesto, toasted almonds, and lemon vinaigrette
Where: 500 W 2nd St Suite 133, Austin, TX 78701
Operating Hours: Daily 11 am – 9 pm
JuiceLand: The Green Goddess Bowl
While known for their smoothies, JuiceLand also offers excellent salad bowls. This bowl is very filling and full of great greens. It is also very refreshing.
Ingredient: kale, spinach, avocado, quinoa, cucumber, broccoli, green goddess dressing
Where: Multiple locations in Austin
Operating Hours: Monday – Saturday 7 am – 9 pm | Sunday 8 am – 9 pm
Modern Market Eatery: Supergreen Goddess
Image Credit: Modern Market Eatery FB Page
This salad is packed with nutrient-rich greens and a creamy, flavorful dressing. Modern Market Eatery is known for its focus on wholesome, scratch-made food, providing a healthy and convenient dining experience.
Ingredients: kale, spinach, quinoa, avocado, broccoli, cucumber, green goddess dressing
Where: 401 Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78701
Operating Hours: Monday – Friday 10 am – 9 pm | Saturday – Sunday 11 am – 8 pm
Salad and Go: Caesar Salad
Salad and Go focuses on providing healthy, affordable, and quick salads. Their drive-thru model makes it exceptionally convenient.
Ingredients: Romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, croutons, and Caesar dressing, with optional protein additions
Where: 101 Deer Ridge Dr, Round Rock, TX 78681
Operating Hours: Monday – Friday 6:30 am – 9 pm | Saturday – Sunday 7 am – 9 pm
Sweetgreen: Harvest Bowl
This bowl is a hearty and satisfying option, combining seasonal ingredients with a delicious balance of sweet and savory flavors. Sweetgreen emphasizes sustainably sourced ingredients and offers a customizable menu, making it a reliable choice for a healthy and quick meal.
Ingredients: wild rice, kale, apples, sweet potatoes, goat cheese, roasted chicken, toasted almonds, balsamic vinaigrette
Where: 200 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701
Operating Hours: Monday – Friday 10 am – 10 pm | Saturday – Sunday 10:30 am – 8 pm
Best Austin Salads – Restaurant Salads with a Gourmet Touch
Clark’s Oyster Bar: Lobster Salad
This luxurious salad is a decadent treat, featuring fresh lobster and a light, refreshing vinaigrette. Clark’s Oyster Bar is known for its high-quality seafood and elegant ambiance, making it a perfect spot for a special occasion.
Ingredient: lobster, avocado, tomatoes, greens, lemon vinaigrette
Where: 1200 W 6th St, Austin, TX 78703
Operating Hours: Sunday – Thursday 11 am – 10 pm | Friday – Saturday 11 am – 11 pm
Josephine House: Little Gem Salad
Image Credit: Josephine House FB Page
This elegant salad is simple yet sophisticated, featuring fresh, high-quality ingredients and a creamy buttermilk dressing. Josephine House is known for its charming atmosphere and refined cuisine, making it a perfect spot for a leisurely lunch or dinner.
Ingredients: little gem lettuce, avocado, herbs, buttermilk dressing
Where: 1601 Waterston Ave, Austin, TX 78703
Operating Hours: Daily 9 am – 10 pm
Justine’s Brasserie: Salade Niçoise
A classic French salad, done exceptionally well. Justine’s Brasserie is known for its authentic French cuisine and romantic atmosphere, making it a perfect place for a memorable dinner.
Ingredient: tuna, haricot verts, potatoes, olives, eggs, anchovies
Where: 4710 E 5th St, Austin, TX 78702
Operating Hours: Tuesday CLOSED | Monday 6 pm – 11 pm | Wednesday – Sunday 6 pm – 2 am
True Food Kitchen: Seasonal Ingredient Salad
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True Food Kitchen focuses on anti-inflammatory ingredients and offers a rotating menu of seasonal salads that are both delicious and healthy. The restaurant’s commitment to quality and flavor makes it a top choice for a gourmet salad experience.
Ingredients: ingredients change seasonally, featuring fresh, vibrant produce
Where: 11410 Century Oaks Terrace Ste 100, Austin, TX 78758
Operating Hours: Monday – Thursday 11 am – 9 pm | Friday 11 am – 10 pm | Saturday 10 am – 10 pm | Sunday 10 am – 9 pm
Uchi: Jar Jar Duck
Uchi is known for its innovative Japanese cuisine, and this salad is no exception. The combination of smoked duck, citrus, and nuts creates a unique and flavorful experience.
Ingredients: smoked duck breast, endive, orange, pistachio, yuzu vinaigrette
Where: 801 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
Operating Hours: Sunday – Thursday 4 pm – 10 pm | Friday – Saturday 4 pm – 11 pm
Best Austin Salads – Unique and Niche Salad Offerings
ATXFOODCO: Great Selection of Salads
Image Credit: ATX FOOD CO. FB Page
ATXFOODCO has a great selection of locally sourced seasonal salads. The menu changes, so there is always something new to try.
Ingredients: Their rotating seasonal salads
Where: 517 S Lamar Blvd LOT 1, Austin, TX 78704
Operating Hours: Monday – Friday 8 am – 8 pm | Saturday – Sunday 9 am – 5 pm
Blue Dahlia Bistro: Black Bean Salad
This bistro provides a European-style eating experience with fresh ingredients. They also provide options for people with dietary restrictions.
Ingredients: Avocado, tomato, cilantro, mango, and black beans
Where: 107 E Hopkins St, San Marcos, TX 78666
Operating Hours: Monday – Saturday 9 am – 9 pm | Sunday 9 am – 3 pm
Bouldin Creek Cafe: The Big Salad
Bouldin Creek Cafe is a vegetarian and vegan-friendly spot that offers hearty and flavorful salads. “The Big Salad” is a filling and nutritious option that caters to plant-based eaters.
Ingredients: tempeh, avocado, mixed greens, veggies, tahini dressing
Where: 1900 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704
Operating Hours: Sunday – Thursday 8 am – 10 pm | Friday – Saturday 8 am – 11 pm
Local Foods: The Market Salad
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Local Foods focuses on sourcing ingredients from local farms and producers. Their Market Salad is a great way to enjoy the freshest seasonal produce.
Ingredients: changes seasonally, filled with fresh local ingredients
Where: 454 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701
Operating Hours: Monday – Thursday 10:45 am – 8 pm | Friday 10:45 am – 8:30 pm | Saturday 9 am – 8:30 pm | Sunday 9 am – 8 pm
Picnik Austin: Paleo Cobb
Picnik Austin caters to those with dietary restrictions, offering paleo-friendly and gluten-free options. The “Paleo Cobb” is a hearty and satisfying salad that’s perfect for those following a paleo diet.
Ingredients: chicken, bacon, avocado, eggs, greens, ranch dressing
Where: 4801 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78756
Operating Hours: Daily 9 am – 9 pm
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Lacey is a freelancer and Austin local who’s always on the hunt for new restaurants to try, fun activities to do, and local events to attend. She loves sharing her discoveries with others through her writing and hopes her work encourages both visitors and locals to be active in the community. When she’s not writing, you can find her exploring one of the city’s many hiking trails with her Blue Heeler, Oreo, getting lost in a good book, or dancing the night away to some house or techno beats at one of her favorite rave spots.
KERRVILLE, Texas (KXAN) — The City of Kerrville issued a shelter-in-place Thursday morning, with heavy rain causing reported evacuations early Thursday morning. A Flash Flood Warning is currently in place for Kerr County as the Guadalupe River continues to rise.
Around 5:30 a.m., the National Weather Service said a “large and deadly flood wave is moving down” the Guadalupe River.
KXAN First Warning Weather Meteorologist Kristen Currie said approximately 11 inches of rain have fallen northwest of Kerr County since 10 p.m. on Wednesday. The Guadalupe River is expected to reach major flood stage in multiple areas.
Kerr County PIO Lisa Walter said “there have been multiple swift water rescues and evacuations.” Officials emphasized not to drive through flooded streets and to turn around if water covers the roadway.
Evacuations were underway in multiple areas, according to the county, including:
- Goat Creek
- Arcadia Loop
- Lowery/Guadalupe area
- Junction Highway low-water crossings
- Other low-lying neighborhoods
Emergency shelters are open at Impact Church (Goat Creek evacuation point), Calvary Temple Church and City West Church for people in West Kerr County, the county said.
Here are the latest headlines:
Live updates
7:03 a.m.: KXAN’s Kevin Baskar is in Gillespie County providing updates on the latest flood conditions in the area. Watch his update below.
6:37 a.m.: Kerr County officials emphasized not to drive through flooded streets and to turn around if water covers the roadway.
Evacuations were underway in multiple areas, according to the county, including:
- Goat Creek
- Arcadia Loop
- Lowery/Guadalupe area
- Junction Highway low-water crossings
- Other low-lying neighborhoods
Emergency shelters are open at Impact Church (Goat Creek evacuation point), Calvary Temple Church and City West Church for people in West Kerr County, the county said.
6:27 a.m.: Video shows emergency crews hauling boats and rescue equipment through Kerrville.
6:15 a.m. NewsNation correspondent Xavier Walton and his photographer captured a structure being swept up in river water and crashing into a Kerrville bridge. The structure appears to be some sort of shipping container, pushing against the bridge.
Watch the video below:
6:08 a.m.: Kerr County PIO Lisa Walter confirms “there have been multiple swift water rescues and evacuations.”
6:02 a.m.: The Guadalupe River at Center Point is expected to crest at 35 feet, which is the same crest as July 4, 2025.
5:57 a.m.: The National Weather Service said “a large deadly flood wave” is moving down the Guadalupe River.
5:49 a.m.: The Comfort Volunteer Fire Department said it has units in Kerrville and Centerpoint alerting people along the Guadalupe River. They’re helping Kerr County with evacuations along Highway 27 between Comfort and Centerpoint. They said all VFD personnel are OK.
5:30 a.m.: The Kerr County Sheriff’s Office said in a Facebook post that it’s received reports of “street flooding in Ingram, and it’s likely many roads and city streets are flooded as well.”
AUSTIN (KXAN) — As flood threats continue across parts of South Central Texas, Austin Pets Alive! has activated emergency response efforts to support animal shelters affected by the inclement weather.
In a social media post, APA! wrote, “We began offering aid last night, working to secure fosters for 10 dogs in the Castroville shelter, an open-air shelter that sits at the bottom of a valley.”
APA! said the situation escalated overnight with additional shelters reporting flooding. One shelter confirmed that floodwaters reached its facility, APA! added.
Communities overwhelmed due to weather include Uvalde, Castroville and Sabinal.
The nonprofit is asking the Austin community to foster, adopt or donate to free up capacity for animals displaced by the disaster. APA! needs to clear out its facilities to assist the animals in need of shelter.
Here are ways you can help:
- Adopt: APA! is offering a “Name Your Own Adoption Fee” on all animals.
- Foster: The shelter is seeking foster homes for a minimum of three weeks.
- Donate: Proceeds will fund vans and response teams setting up a staging and triage center at the heart of the disaster zone, along with an expanded stockpile of preventatives, PPE and additional supplies.
If you would like to donate, click here.
AUSTIN, Texas — With heavy rain expected across parts of Central Texas this week and flooding top of mind, the city of Austin is proposing to put more money toward flood mitigation improvements in next year’s budget.
The proposal would invest in new flood infrastructure, add staff, and help move flood mitigation projects forward, according to city leaders. Austin City Councilmember Ryan Alter said the investments are aimed at keeping the city prepared for future flooding.
Residents who live near waterways say they have seen how quickly conditions can change. David Haderspeck, who lives near Shoal Creek, said the creek “fills up pretty fast” and “gets a lot higher than you’d expect.” He said he has watched the water rise dramatically after rain.
“I’ve seen it come up probably 10 to 15 feet to the ordinary high-water mark,” he said.
This week, parts of Central Texas, including the Hill Country, are expected to get heavy downpours. While Austin is not expecting the same impacts as parts of the Hill Country, leaders said the city is using this year’s budget planning to continue investing in flood safety.
Alter said the city has the expertise to address flooding risks but needs to follow through on projects.
ALSO| Central Texas urged to prepare as heavy rainfall sits in forecast over next two days
“We have the experts. We just have to put the plans into practice, and that’s what we’re doing in this budget,” he said.
Under the budget proposal, the city would provide about $134.5 million for the Drainage Utility Fund, which helps pay for flood mitigation, drainage infrastructure and watershed protection efforts.
Alter said the proposal would shift more of the funding balance toward building new infrastructure.
“What we’re going to do is shift that balance a little bit more to building new infrastructure so that when we do have large flooding events, we’ve got that infrastructure in place to keep people safe,” he said.
The proposal also adds staff and invests in both new and existing flood mitigation projects across the city.
Asked whether the proposed investments would be enough moving forward, Alter said, “I do…I think we’re doing the right thing and just making sure that our residents have the infrastructure to stay safe.”
Alter said heavy rain cannot be prevented, but the city’s goal is to have infrastructure in place to help keep people safe when it happens.
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