DAY TRIPS: Three small-town roadside eateries worth a stop if you want to get out of Austin.
Ponte's Diner. This family-owned diner is on the western edge of town and close to I-45. The menu covers a number of American food favorites, it serves breakfast all day, and the Mexican food is not just an afterthought. Don't forget to ask for the free chips and house-made hot sauce to go with any meal. The soda fountain is so old-fashioned it still uses the term"soda water" on the delightful list of creamy creations. Open Sun.-Tue., 7am-9pm; Wed.-Sat., 7am-10pm.
Ownersare often at the counter to take your order and make recommendations from the blackboard menu. There are ample alternatives to the long list of fried foods, and it's BYOB. Open Tue.-Thu. & Sat., 11am-8pm; Fri., 11am-9pm; closed Sunday and Monday.The Abilene-based burger and ice cream chain has outposts in Early, Eastland, Lubbock, Sweetwater, and San Angelo.
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