Austin Texas Restaurant Supply Store

Restaurant equipment and supplies delivered to Austin with wholesale pricing and 60,000+ products ready to ship
GoFoodservice has been serving the foodservice industry for over 30 years, providing restaurant equipment, smallwares, disposables, furniture, tabletop, janitorial products, and more to businesses across Texas, the Southwest, and the rest of the country. Austin operators get access to our full 60,000+ product catalog, wholesale pricing, and knowledgeable support from a team that has been in the industry since day one.
Whether you are firing up a Central Texas BBQ pit on the east side, opening a breakfast taco shop in South Austin, outfitting a chef-driven concept in East Austin, or building out a food trailer for a brewery yard in North Austin, GoFoodservice has the commercial kitchen equipment and supplies to get it done.
Why Austin Operators Choose GoFoodservice
Austin's foodservice community is one of the most competitive in the country. Explosive population growth, a constant flow of new tech residents, festival season volume spikes, and a deep independent restaurant tradition have created an environment where having the right supply partner matters more than ever.
Here is what makes GoFoodservice different from browsing a national catalog that treats Austin as just another pin on a map:
- 30+ years in the industry - We have been in the restaurant supply business for over three decades and serve operators across the country, including Austin and all of Central Texas.
- Wholesale pricing - Our prices are built for commercial buyers, not marked up from retail.
- 60,000+ products - From commercial refrigeration and cooking equipment to smallwares, disposables, and janitorial supplies.
- Fast shipping - We work with trusted manufacturers and distribution partners to get orders delivered quickly to Austin and the surrounding area.
- Knowledgeable team - Our staff can help you spec equipment for your project, not just process an order.
If you are comparing restaurant supply options in Austin, the difference usually comes down to whether the company understands your situation or just has a page with your city name on it.
Shop Restaurant Supplies by Category
GoFoodservice offers everything a commercial kitchen, bar, food trailer, or catering operation needs. Here are the main product categories Austin buyers shop most often:
- Restaurant Equipment - Cooking equipment, refrigeration, ice machines, prep tables, ventilation, and warewashing
- Smallwares - Cookware, bakeware, kitchen tools, utensils, food pans, and storage containers
- Tabletop - Dinnerware, glassware, flatware, serving pieces, and table accessories
- Furniture - Chairs, tables, booths, barstools, patio furniture, and high chairs
- Disposables - Takeout containers, cups, lids, napkins, bags, and utensils
- Janitorial Supplies - Cleaning chemicals, trash cans, mops, brooms, and sanitation equipment
- Storage & Transport - Shelving, racks, bus tubs, carts, and food transport equipment
- Food & Beverage - Cooking oils, sauces, seasonings, beverages, and consumables
- Filtration - Water filters, oil filtration, and air filtration systems
- Bar Supplies - Bar equipment, glassware, mixers, speed rails, and cocktail tools
Not sure where to start? Our Buying Guides walk you through selecting the right equipment for refrigeration, fryers, ice machines, furniture, and more.
Austin's Foodservice Scene and What It Takes To Compete
Austin has become one of the most talked-about food cities in America. A booming tech economy, festival culture, a long independent restaurant tradition, and a steady wave of new residents have created a foodservice environment where the demand for quality equipment and supplies never slows down.
A few things make Austin's foodservice market different from most other cities its size:
Central Texas BBQ is the city's signature and it drives serious kitchen demand. Brisket, beef ribs, sausage, and post-oak smoked meats define Austin's BBQ identity. This is its own distinct style - pit-smoked over post oak, served on butcher paper with white bread, pickles, and onions, sold by the pound. BBQ joints need offset smokers, holding cabinets, butcher block prep stations, paper service supplies, and heavy-duty cleaning gear. Lines for legendary BBQ joints regularly stretch for hours, and the equipment has to keep up with that volume day after day.
Breakfast tacos and Tex-Mex run through the city's daily routine. Austin's breakfast taco culture runs deep - flour tortillas wrapped around bacon, egg, potato, chorizo, migas, and beans served all morning at taquerias and trailers across the city. Operators need flat-top griddles, comales, prep tables, and high-volume tortilla handling. On the dinner side, both classic Tex-Mex restaurants and serious authentic regional Mexican concepts are core to the everyday food landscape, each with their own equipment and serving demands.
Food trucks and trailers are foundational, not a trend. Austin is one of the most active food truck markets in the country. Trailer parks, brewery food truck setups, and standalone trailers anchor neighborhoods across the city, and many of Austin's most respected chefs operate or got their start in trailers. Mobile vendors need food truck equipment, compact cooking setups, propane configurations, and durable smallwares built for tight spaces and long service hours.
Festivals, live music, and tech volume create constant spikes. SXSW, Austin City Limits, the Formula 1 US Grand Prix, and the Austin Food and Wine Festival all drive enormous catering, hospitality, food truck, and event demand throughout the year. The Sixth Street and Rainey Street districts run high-volume late-night service for the Live Music Capital of the World, while major tech employers and a constant stream of startup arrivals fill weekday corporate catering and executive dining calendars. Austin's long warm season also keeps patios, beer gardens, and trailer yards busy most of the year, which means outdoor furniture, shade structures, and outdoor-rated equipment all see steady demand.
Who We Serve in the Austin Area
GoFoodservice works with foodservice operations of all sizes across Austin, the surrounding metro, and nearby areas throughout Central Texas. The types of businesses we supply include:
| Business Type: | What They Typically Need: |
| Full-service restaurants | Cooking equipment, refrigeration, dinnerware, furniture, smallwares |
| Central Texas BBQ joints and smokehouses | Holding cabinets, butcher block stations, prep tables, paper service, heavy-duty cleaning |
| Taquerias and breakfast taco shops | Griddles, comales, prep tables, smallwares, takeout disposables |
| Tex-Mex and Mexican restaurants | Cooking equipment, refrigeration, dinnerware, serving pieces |
| Food trucks, trailers, and trailer park vendors | Food truck equipment, compact cooking equipment, disposables, storage |
| Music venues and live music bars | Bar supplies, glassware, ice machines, refrigeration, furniture |
| Cocktail bars and craft cocktail lounges | Bar supplies, glassware, speed rails, ice programs, cocktail tools |
| Breweries, brewpubs, and beer gardens | Bar supplies, glassware, refrigeration, outdoor furniture, cleaning supplies |
| Cafes and coffee shops | Espresso accessories, smallwares, dinnerware, bakery cases, disposables |
| Bakeries and pastry shops | Bakery supplies, ovens, mixers, display cases, bakeware |
| Caterers and festival event companies | Catering equipment, chafing dishes, transport, serving supplies |
| Hotels, convention hospitality, and tech corporate dining | Bulk smallwares, housekeeping supplies, breakfast service equipment |
If your business type is not listed, that does not mean we cannot help. Contact our team and we will work through your project requirements together.
Restaurant Equipment Buying Guides
If you are planning a new build, renovation, or replacement project in Austin, these guides can help you make better purchasing decisions before you spend:
- Commercial Fryer Buying Guide - How to choose between floor fryers, countertop fryers, and different heat sources.
- Commercial Dishwasher Guide - Undercounter, door-type, and conveyor warewashing for different volumes.
- Commercial Glasswasher Guide - Choosing the right glasswasher for bars, restaurants, and high-volume beverage operations.
- Restaurant Furniture Guide - What to consider for chairs, tables, booths, and outdoor seating.
- Food Safety Guide - Temperature management, storage, and sanitation essentials for any foodservice operation.
- Commercial Outdoor Kitchen Equipment Guide - Planning outdoor cooking setups for patios, events, and seasonal service.
Browse the full library at GoFoodservice Resources.
Ordering and Service for Austin and Beyond
GoFoodservice serves foodservice operations throughout Austin, Texas, the Southwest, and nationally across the lower 48 states. Our catalog of over 60,000 products is available online, and most orders ship quickly through our network of trusted manufacturer and distribution partners.
For larger projects, custom orders, or questions about equipment specs, our team is available to help by phone or email. We do not just take orders. We help operators figure out the right equipment for the job, which is especially valuable when you are building out a kitchen from scratch, spec'ing a new trailer, or replacing a critical piece of equipment during service.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GoFoodservice located in Austin?
GoFoodservice is based in Louisville, Kentucky and serves Austin operators through our online catalog and trusted distribution network. Orders ship directly to Austin and the surrounding area.
Do you sell to the public or only to businesses?
We sell to both. Our pricing is wholesale and built for commercial buyers, but anyone can place an order.
Can I get equipment delivered to Austin?
Yes. Orders ship to Austin and the surrounding Central Texas area through our network of manufacturer and distribution partners. Most orders ship quickly depending on the product and your location.
What is the best way to find the right equipment for a new restaurant or food trailer in Austin?
Start with our Buying Guides to understand what to look for in each equipment category. If you need help specifying a full kitchen or a trailer build, reach out to our team and we can help you work through the project.
Do you offer installation or setup services?
Contact us to discuss your project. For many equipment categories, we can help coordinate what you need or point you to the right resources.
How does GoFoodservice compare to other Austin restaurant supply options?
We offer over 60,000 products at wholesale pricing with fast shipping and a knowledgeable team that has been in the industry for over 30 years. That combination of selection, price, speed, and expertise is difficult to match whether you are comparing us to a big national catalog or a local storefront.
Related Resources
- Restaurant Equipment - Browse the full catalog of commercial cooking, refrigeration, and prep equipment.
- GoFoodservice Buying Guides - In-depth guides for choosing refrigeration, fryers, ice machines, furniture, and more.
- Food Truck Equipment - Compact equipment and supplies for Austin's food trucks, trailers, and brewery yard vendors.
- Catering Equipment & Supplies - Chafing dishes, transport, serving supplies, and more for Austin caterers and festival events.
- Bar Supplies & Equipment - Everything for Austin's craft cocktail lounges, breweries, and the high-volume Sixth Street and Rainey Street bar scene.