Few People Know You Can Get Many Of Your Favorite Texas Foods Shipped Straight To Your Door
If you aren’t comfortable dining out during the ongoing pandemic — or perhaps your favorite restaurants aren’t even open at the moment — we’re pleased to say there’s a solution. Many popular Texas eateries offer online ordering, so you can get all your favorite goodies shipped straight to your door.
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Named among the "Top 5 Pies in America" by Unique Sweets, Tiny Pies is an Austin-based shop that now offers nationwide shipping. Made with cherished family recipes and real, wholesome ingredients, these miniature treats have garnered something of a cult following across the city. Sour cherry + apple, peanut butter, or the signature "Texas Two-Step" -- a mashup of pecan and dark chocolate brownie -- are just a few of the many flavors to choose from. More information here.
Since 1929, Weikel's has been delighting Texans with its time-honored, traditional Czech recipes. Kolaches are among the most popular menu items, their soft dough and fruity center promising a trip straight to heaven for your taste buds. More information here.
It usually isn't hard to find our beloved Blue Bell on grocery store shelves in Texas, but if you're having trouble, don't fret. Four half-gallons or 48 cups ship anywhere in the U.S. for next-day delivery. Shipments go out every Monday-Wednesday, and orders must be placed no later than 2 p.m. CST on the weekday before the shipping date. Who knew a bowl of your favorite ice cream flavor could be enjoyed without ever leaving home? More information here.
While it's certainly preferred to visit the historic, 1930s cottage that houses Emporium Pies in person, ordering online is a close second. Handmade with local ingredients, these beautiful desserts don't lose much freshness after just a couple days in the mail. With flavors like "Cherry Bomb," "The Drunken Nut," and "The Lord of the Pies," Megan Wilkes and Mary Gauntt put a whimsical spin on tried-and-true classics. More information here.
Several iconic Texas BBQ restaurants offer online ordering, with Black's being one of them. From sauces and rubs to merchandise to ribs, brisket, and other favorite menu items, you can enjoy a full-blown feast from the comfort of home.
In a town of fewer than 100 people, Royers Round Top Cafe has certainly made a name for itself. The restaurant serves up, on average, 300 pies per weekend, which speaks to just how good they really are. Pecan, white chocolate macadamia nut, and the famous "Texas Trash," which features caramel, chocolate chips, coconut, graham crackers, and pretzels, are among your options. More information here.
Hidden in the blip-on-the-map town of Lexington, Snow's BBQ has received countless awards for its unparalleled meats that are slow-smoked to perfection. Get their sausage, pork shoulder, turkey breast, ribs, brisket, or a little bit of everything shipped right to your front door. More information here.
Would you get any of these iconic Texas foods shipped to you? Did we leave off any of your favorite spots that offer online ordering? Let us know, and check out our previous article to learn more about Snow’s: This Remote Restaurant In Texas Will Take You A Million Miles Away From Everything.
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