A 1960s-Style Austin Bar Serves Food Truck Favorites
A throwback East 11th Street bar pairs a deep whiskey selection with its on-site food truck.
🥃 The Whiskey Shelf
Nickel City takes its cues from working class bars of the 1960s and 1970s, with craft cocktails, a large whiskey selection, and knowledgeable bartenders. The East 11th Street building keeps that history close, as it has hosted neighborhood taverns from 1934 onward.
Outside, the Delray Cafe food truck serves Detroit and Buffalo style favorites, including wings and seasonally seasoned cheese curds. That gives a casual drink stop a second act, with food rooted in the same regional shorthand. The bar sits at 1133 E 11th St, with the truck on site, making it easy to stay for both a pour and a plate.
Inside, bottles line the shelves above the bar and glassware sits within reach. The mix is clear, an old school Austin tavern feel, a deep whiskey selection, and food truck favorites in one stop. It works for a low key night when you want a drink and dinner without switching neighborhoods.
