TL;DR
Two Goose Market is Austin’s newest barbecue restaurant, now open at 706 N Lamar Blvd. Family-owned by Aaron and Savannah Aday and led by pitmaster Justin Abercrombie, Two Goose Market offers affordable weekday “Blue Collar BBQ” and elevated prime barbecue on Saturdays. Everything is wood-fired inside a one-of-a-kind vintage Spartan trailer smoker. Sausage is made in-house, beef tallow replaces seed oils, ingredients are locally sourced, and guests are welcomed with free cold beer.
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Austin, the Barbecue Capital, Gets a New Chapter
Austin consistently ranks as one of the most barbecue-dense cities in the country, and according to Yelp, it has earned recognition as the #1 city for BBQ in the United States. That reputation was built by generations of pitmasters, local meat markets, and neighborhood joints that treat barbecue as both craft and community.
Two Goose Market enters that landscape with a clear understanding of where it sits. This is not barbecue built for spectacle. It is barbecue built for Austin.
Located on North Lamar Boulevard, Two Goose Market adds another layer to the city’s food story by focusing on accessibility, consistency, and hospitality while still respecting Central Texas barbecue traditions.
Family-Owned, Austin-Focused
Two Goose Market is owned and operated by Aaron and Savannah Aday, and the name itself reflects the heart of the project.
“Two Goose is named after my two young daughters. We want it to be nostalgic, family-oriented, and most importantly… fun. HONK! HONK!”
That family-first approach shows up in how the business operates day to day. The goal is not just serving barbecue, but building long-term relationships with the surrounding neighborhood.
“We want barbecue to be accessible. For me, it started as a backyard thing. We want our guests to feel like we care about them, because we do. Taking the service to the level where it’s personal is the foundation. Then making it fun, creative, and exciting.”
A Smoker Setup You Will Not See Anywhere Else in Austin
The barbecue program is led by locally respected pitmaster Justin Abercrombie, formerly of Rollin Smoke BBQ and known throughout Texas as the self-proclaimed Tallest Man in Barbecue, Texas, and the World.
At Two Goose Market, he is working with a setup that is genuinely rare in Austin.
The food truck is a fully remodeled vintage Spartan trailer with a massive wood-fired smoker installed directly inside. The total weight is close to 10,000 pounds and required a crane to place the smoker into the trailer.
“Our setup is insane, I’ve never seen anything like it. Typically the smoker is behind the restaurant or food truck, but here it’s all in the same space. Which saves us a lot of time and is very efficient.”
That efficiency translates directly to consistency, temperature control, and a steady rhythm throughout the day.
Weekday Blue Collar BBQ
Two Goose Market is designed to be part of your regular routine, not just a weekend destination.
During the week, the menu centers on what they call Blue Collar Barbecue. It is intentionally affordable, filling, and built around high-quality fundamentals.
They have Breakfast burritos such as:
$10 Big Honkin: Brisket, Egg, Potato, Cheese, Sunrise
$8.50 Day Break: Bacon, Egg, Potato, Cheese, Creamy Jalapeño
$8 Workhorse: House Sausage, Egg, Potato, Bean & Cheese
Or Lunch Deals like:
$15 Blue Collar Combo: 1/3 LB any meat, small side + drink
$18 Texas Philly Sando: Goodstock brisket, Smoked Queso
$17 512 Banh Mi Sando: Pork Belly, Slaw, pickled onion, fresh Jalapeño, creamy Jalapeño & pepper jelly glaze
This approach fits Austin’s lunch culture and reflects the idea that great barbecue should be something you can enjoy often, not occasionally.
Breakfast Menu
Lunch Menu
Saturday Craft BBQ with Prime Cuts
On Saturdays, Two Goose Market shifts into full BBQ Market mode.
The menu expands to include prime brisket along with items like spare ribs and pork belly burnt ends. Sourcing matters here. Ingredients come from respected local suppliers including La Pâtisserie, Keeper’s Harvest, and Goodstock by Nolan Ryan.
All frying is done in beef tallow rather than seed oils, staying true to traditional methods and flavor.
Weekend Menu
In-House Sausage That Breaks Convention
Sausage is one of the early standouts at Two Goose Market, and it is all made in-house.
Breakfast sausage in particular has already developed a following, and Justin takes a deliberately different approach to it.
“We make all of our sausage in-house. Our breakfast sausage is something people are really drawn to so far, I make them fat. A lot of people in barbecue want to be masters, and they believe it has to be a certain size. But we make them a little bigger here. We got to make sure we’re feedin that thang… If you know what I mean”
The philosophy is simple: flavor first, no unnecessary rules. It’s got to taste good.
Breakfast, Lunch, and a Neighborhood Café Feel
Two Goose Market operates as more than just a barbecue stop.
The café runs Wednesday through Saturday from 8am to 3pm, serving breakfast until 11am and lunch from 11am to 3pm Wednesday through Friday. Saturdays combine breakfast service with the BBQ Market starting at 8am.
And yes, guests are welcomed with free cold beer. No promotion. No gimmick. Just hospitality.
Cafe Menu
Why Two Goose Market Fits Austin
Austin’s barbecue scene thrives because it continues to evolve while staying grounded. Two Goose Market reflects that balance.
It respects Central Texas barbecue traditions while creating a space that feels approachable, neighborhood-driven, and family-oriented. The craftsmanship is serious, the sourcing is thoughtful, and the experience is designed for locals first.
For a city that proudly calls itself the best place in the world to eat barbecue, Two Goose Market feels right at home.
Address: 706 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78703
Hours:
• Cafe: Wed–Sat 8am–3pm
• Breakfast: Wed–Sat 8am–11am
• Lunch: Wed–Fri 11am–3pm
• BBQ Market: Saturday 8am–3pm
