Located in the vintage Crestview shopping center, Little Deli invites you to take a trip back to a simpler time. Their sandwich menu is large and full of things like muffulettas, variations of Italian subs, and numerous old school deli classics. And the pizzas are not only some of the best in town, but actually feel like they could compete with NYC-quality pies. Ask some of the regulars what their favorites are and you’ll get ten different answers.

There’s a nice little string-light lit patio that makes for a simple yet romantic date on the set of Back to the Future. It’s also one of the spots in Austin that's BYOB, which lends itself to a creative date opportunity if you feel like making an unorthodox power play in the early stages of your romantic pursuit.

photo credit: Richard Casteel