Beginning as a modest food trailer, Gourdough's has exploded into a restaurant full of sweet, decadent donut glory. After one bite, you'll understand why. Featured on Food Network, The Travel Channel, and in Rolling Stone magazine, this mouthwatering restaurant has become an Austin icon. Their slogan is simple, yet effective: "Big. Fat. Donuts." These aren't your typical sugary confections, however. Visit one of their brick and mortar locations on West Fifth or South Lamar, and you'll find donut hamburgers, donut hole dumplings, and donut dough kolaches. Yes, there's truly no restaurant in the world like this one in Austin.
This small airstream trailer on South First street is greeted by hordes of donuts lovers every day.
When those late night cravings hit, check out the downtown location. They're open until 3:00 AM on weekends.
When that rich, sweet decadence finally arrives, you know it was worth the wait.
Strawberries, chocolate syrup, and milk chocolate chips. Oh my!
Their South Lamar location serves so much more than sweet confections.
It's perfect for a refreshing cocktail and a buttery treat.
Chicken and Waffles don't stand a chance against a Gourdough's donut.
Donuts beat waffles any day of the week.
Onion rings and donut buns? You can handle it.
This meal is definitely instagram-worthy. Go ahead and take a picture. Nobody's going to judge you.
Burgers come topped with chili, guacamole, refried beans, bacon, and whatever else your little heart desires.
Are you salivating yet?
Of course, their sugary concoctions will make your sweet tooth jump for joy.
Among many crowd favorites include the Southern Belle. This donut comes topped with pecan pie filling, cream cheese icing, and candied pecans.
Chocolate, chocolate, and more chocolate!
Yummmmmmm.
Two words: treat yourself.
Calories don't count when you're treating yourself. Right?
There's no denying that there's no restaurant in the world like this one in Austin. What's your favorite Gourdough's creation? For more fabulous Austin restaurants, check out this Austin restaurant bucket list!
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