![]() Eater photographer Courtney Pierce toured the small and cheery space for Eater. The restaurant fits seating 17 people inside and 16 outside on the patio. I’ll say to myself, “Hey, I remember you! I thought you would turn out beautiful, and just look at you!”īird Bird Biscuit is located in a former industrial space greatly enlivened by interior design from Lilianne Steckel (who also did the interior of Thunderbird Coffee on Koenig and Better Half) and a mural with egg-centric graphics from Austin artist, Will Bryant (local graphic designer Jonathan Van Orne created the dual-chicken logo). “When I bake them off, I sometimes remember who they were. “Every single biscuit I make has a personality to it,” said Batch. “If we have an item that doesn’t seem to be engaging our guests,” Batch told Eater, “we will actively be working to create new items that do.” He also shared that the recipe was created with the help of “one particular Austin biscuit whisperer,” and that he has a personal relationship with each of his creations. Dishes include Bird Bird Bacon (a classic sandwich with bacon, egg, and cheese), Batch’s personal favorite, Queen Beak (a sandwich with fried chicken thighs with cayenne-black pepper honey and bacon-infused chipotle mayonnaise), as well as sweet “dough-doughs” (circles of biscuit dough fried and tossed in cinnamon sugar). From co-owner Ryan McElroy (who also owns Thunderbird Coffee) and co-owner and chef Brian Batch, the fast-casual counter-service restaurant serves biscuit sandwiches for breakfast and lunch.īird Bird Biscuit has been previewing its recipes at pop-ups around town since last November. Bird Bird Biscuit’s new Brentwood restaurant.Bird Bird Biscuit, the highly anticipated Cherrywood newcomer serving the buttery bread, finally opens this Thursday, June 28 on 2701 Manor Road. The original coffee shop on 2200 Manor Road remains open.īird Bird Biscuit’s Brentwood hours will be from 8 a.m. There were plans to relocate the coffee shop into a trailer parked at the addresses, however, these plans were axed due to city restrictions. This means that the West Koening Thunderbird closed officially as of July 26, 2020. McElroy opened Thunderbird on Manor Road in 2007. Everything is available for online or in-person orders with pickups through the walk-up window.Ĭo-owners chef Brian Batch and Ryan McElroy opened Bird Bird Biscuit in 2018 in the Cherrywood neighborhood, with a focus on biscuits and biscuit sandwiches, such as spicy breaded chicken, eggs, bacon, chicken sausages, and even a grilled cheese iteration. There is outdoor seating but no indoor dining areas. The space resembles the original restaurant - with pops of color - with a dedicated alfresco walk-up counter. The Thunderbird-into-Bird Bird Biscuit renovation was overseen by architecture and interior design firm ’s James and Nicole Cornetet. This includes biscuit sandwiches such as the Queen Beak with a spicy breaded chicken, cayenne-black pepper honey, and a bacon-chipotle mayonaise, alongside fries, standalone biscuits, and drinks. The menu remains the same as the original Manor Road location. This new second restaurant will open on Monday, October 18. It took over sibling spot Thunderbird Coffee at 1401 West Koenig Lane in Brentwood. Fast-casual shop (and Eater Austin fast-casual restaurant of the year in 2018) Bird Bird Biscuit is expanding with a second location. ![]()
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