7 Austin Businesses That Started Small and Became Local Legends
16 Apr, 2026
In this episode of Austin BizBuzz, Brooke Holland highlights 7 Austin businesses that started small and became local legends. From food trucks and coffee stands to nationally recognized restaurants and breweries, discover the inspiring stories behind Austin’s biggest local success stories.
📝 Featured Businesses
• Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th St, Austin, TX 78702
https://franklinbbq.com
• Paperboy
1203 E 11th St, Austin, TX 78702
https://www.paperboyaustin.com
• Veracruz All Natural
2505 Webberville Rd, Austin, TX 78702
https://veracruzallnatural.com
• Jo’s Coffee
1300 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
https://joscoffee.com
• Austin Beerworks
3001 Industrial Terrace, Austin, TX 78758
https://austinbeerworks.com
• Lick Honest Ice Creams
1100 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
https://ilikelick.com
• Uchi
801 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
https://uchiaustin.com