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Cooper's Sandwiches now open in Southwest Austin
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Cooper’s Sandwiches is now open in a former Subway sandwich shop location at 4601 Southwest Parkway, Ste. 106, Austin. The business describes itself as a shop “crafting delicious sandwiches while giving back to the local dog community.” 512-614-4941. www.facebook.com/coopersandwiches
By Olivia Aldridge
Olivia is the reporter for Community Impact's Southwest Austin edition. She graduated from Presbyterian College with a bachelor's degree in English and creative writing in 2017. Olivia was a reporter and producer at South Carolina Public Radio in Columbia, South Carolina before joining Community Impact in Austin.
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