About 40 minutes northwest of Austin, there’s a small podunk town of about 1200 without much more than a post office, a few shops, and The Old Coupland Inn and Dancehall.
My parents lived in Austin for a few years in the 1980s (when I was born and for a couple years after) and frequented this spot for barbecue. Now, almost 30 years after they moved away, they still talk about how good the food is there.
When my youngest sister came into town last year, I decided it was finally time for us to check it out. We took a little family trip (the two of us with some friends) to try the barbecue that we’d heard so much about.
I’m not a fan of ribs or brisket (I know–blasphemy!), so I tried their chicken and sausage, which they not only cook, but make on premise. They serve it up with a side of onions, pickles, texas toast, beans, coleslaw, and potato salad.
It’s a ton of food, but it’s beyond delicious. My sister and I, as per usual, finished off all our sides first and didn’t leave much room for the meat–thankfully the guys we were with helped us out in our plight.
If you’re ever in the Austin area, Coupland Inn is worth the 40-minute drive, if not only for the food, then for the ambiance of a place that’s been around for over 100 years, in a town that’s literally just about one street.
I’ll have to tell my sisters about the Old Coupland Inn, and maybe we can check it out next time I’m in ATX!
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Definitely!! It’s worth the drive. :)
Blasphemy indeed! Next time you go – I’ll come with you. I’ll eat the ribs and the brisket and you can eat my side dishes!
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Haha, it’s a deal, Mary!
That looks yummy. I’ve never had Texas bbq, actually I don’t even know what the difference is between all the different types of bbq, but it looks like it would be a pretty delicious mission to find that out.
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The difference is mostly in the sauce/rub and in how it’s cooked (coals, wood, etc.). But yes, you should go on a mission to discover all the types of BBQ!
We might have to hit this place up on our Great American Road Trip. It looks tasty! We will be in Austin for about 2 weeks, so should have plenty of opportunities.
Do you know the dates you’ll be in town? I’d love to meet up with you if we have the chance! :)
The next time I’m in ATX, I’m going to check that out..
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