Hank's Austin owners open Big Al's Pizza in East Austin

Hank's owners Andy Means and Jessie Katz opened a New York-style pizza spot next door. It's open 3-10 p.m. for dinner and takeout only, with slices, whole pies and cocktails.

Big Al’s is open 3–10 p.m. daily for dine-in and takeout, and welcomes kids and dogs, according to its website. Online ordering is set to launch Nov. 11, according to the website.

What's on the menu

Big Al’s serves slices and 20-inch whole pies, according to its menu. Pies include The Sting, topped with soppressata, ‘nduja sausage and Al’s chili crisp honey, and a spicy lamb sausage pie with whipped ricotta, za’atar and a sesame crust.

The menu also includes mozzarella and eggplant parm sticks, salads, a sundae, frozen margaritas and cocktails on tap. A $6 kids meal comes with a cheese or pepperoni slice and a soda.

Happy hour runs 3–5 p.m. daily with half-off beer and wine. On Wednesdays from 5–10 p.m., the restaurant offers 15% off food to guests who show a 78723 ID, per the website.

What’s in a name

Big Al’s is the second restaurant from Andy Means, according to its website. Means and his wife, Jessie Katz, opened Hank’s in 2018, as previously reported by Community Impact.

Both restaurants are named after Means’ grandfathers: Al and Henri, who went by “Hank,” according to the Big Al’s and Hank’s websites.

Big Al’s was first slated to open in February, as previously reported by Community Impact.

• Opened Oct. 29

• 5811 Berkman Drive, Bldg. H, Austin

• www.bigalsaustin.com