How we got here
Chef Robert’s childhood in Louisiana was surrounded by delicious meals crafted by his grandmother and mother. He could always count on a warm, homemade meal to be served seven nights a week.
After spending some time as a business student at Louisiana State University, Robert found himself more drawn to the art of cooking.
“It became kind of a no-brainer for me to pull up stakes, leave LSU, as sad as I was to do that, and go pursue what I was really passionate about, which was a culinary degree and a culinary career,” Robert said.
Robert moved to Austin in 1999, where he began working for restaurateurs across the city. His journey through Austin restaurants crossed paths with co-owner House, and the pair worked for the same team for 13 years before launching their first concept in downtown Austin.
Hissy Fit offers breakfast until 4 p.m. daily, which features classic picks from buttermilk biscuits and pancakes to unique items such as a Bean and Cheese Biscuit “Empanada” and The Bukowski Biscuit Sandwich.
The eatery’s biscuit recipe is carried over from Fixe Southern House. Its dough is used for biscuits, cinnamon rolls and bear claws, creating a distinctive taste in the typically all-encompassing sweet baked goods, Robert said.
On the restaurant’s lunch menu, diners can find appetizers, bowls, salads and sandwiches, including a Crispy Fried Chicken Sandwich, a Duck Confit Melt and a Butternut Fregola Bowl. Side dishes continue the Southern theme with Crawfish Mac ‘N Cheese, Braised Collards and Roasted Sweet Potatoes.
With pops of pink and blue shades and fresh flowers positioned at every table, Robert said he hopes the combination of design and restaurant’s Southern hospitality ignites a feeling of belonging in every diner.
“Everywhere you look there's something that can kind of catch your eye, whether it's a wall covering, a fixture, furniture or the music that's playing,” Robert said. “We want everything in that communication of the message to speak a consistent language, which is ‘You're in the right place and you're going to have a nice time.’”
The restaurant recently launched its dinner service, which begins at 4 p.m. from Tuesday to Saturday. Customers can enjoy cajun power plates and chef specials, such as the Cajun Meatloaf and Shrimp and Grits.
“What sets Hissy Fit apart is that even though it’s fast-casual, no corners are being cut as far as quality is concerned,” Robert said. “It's very important to me that it's a scratch kitchen. Everything is prepared here.”
Breakfast
Breakfast Burrito with bacon, sweet potatoes, eggs, cheddar cheese, aioli and roasted crème fraiche
Single Brown Butter Pancake
Lunch
Duck Confit Melt featuring duck salad, pickled jalapeno, swiss cheese and tomato served with a side of roasted sweet potatoes
A Sweet & Savory Biscuit Cinnamon Roll
Dinner
Crawfish Gnocchi which includes corn maque choux, ricotta dumplings and chives
Chicken Fried Chicken with black pepper gravy served with potato salad and butterbeans
- 9761 Great Hills Trail, Ste. B Austin
- www.hissyfitatx.com
