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What Happened to Holy Roller After Best Thing I Ever Ate? (Austin, TX)

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As of September 2026, Holy Roller has closed — confirmed via the business's own closure notice, September 8, 2026.

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What the source shows: The Austin Chronicle's own business listing for Holy Roller gives the 509 Rio Grande St address and hours and is currently flagged 'Closed.'

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What happened after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

The Cooking Channel's 'Best Thing I Ever Ate' episode 'Pie's the Limit' featured a dish from Holy Roller, a punk-rock-themed, all-day brunch diner in downtown Austin known for comfort food, fresh baked pastries, and a full bar program. The restaurant served breakfast, lunch, and dinner without traditional hour restrictions. According to the Austin Chronicle's business listing, Holy Roller operated at 509 Rio Grande St. in downtown Austin, categorized as an American Cafe with $10-$25 entrees. The Austin Chronicle's listing records Holy Roller's hours as Sunday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., and the same listing is currently flagged 'Closed.' Holy Roller also won a 2017 Best of Austin critics' pick for its mocktail menu from the Austin Chronicle.

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives visited Holy Roller in the "Sandwich Showcase" episode, which aired February 22, 2019, featuring the restaurant's punk-rock-themed sandwich menu. According to FlavortownUSA and a Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives listings page, Guy Fieri sampled the Casbah, a crispy fried chicken sandwich topped with a fried egg and served alongside honey-buttered biscuits. Holy Roller operated at 509 Rio Grande St in downtown Austin.

Featured on Best Thing I Ever Ate

Season / episode
Season 11, Episode 7
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
Pie's the Limit
What was featured
A brunch or dessert dish from the diner's comfort-food and pastry menu
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Holy Roller
Season / episode
Season 29, Episode 14
Original air date
Episode title
Sandwich Showcase
What was featured
a fried chicken sandwich called the Casbah with honey biscuits
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Holy Roller

Frequently asked questions

Is Holy Roller still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Holy Roller has closed — confirmed via the business's own closure notice, September 8, 2026.

What happened to Holy Roller after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

The Cooking Channel's 'Best Thing I Ever Ate' episode 'Pie's the Limit' featured a dish from Holy Roller, a punk-rock-themed, all-day brunch diner in downtown Austin known for comfort food, fresh baked pastries, and a full bar program. As of September 2026, Holy Roller has closed — confirmed via the business's own closure notice, September 8, 2026.

Is Holy Roller permanently closed?

As of September 2026, Holy Roller has closed — confirmed via the business's own closure notice, September 8, 2026. We publish a closure only with a dated source behind it, and we say plainly when it has not been independently confirmed.

Where is Holy Roller located?

509 Rio Grande St, Austin, TX 78701. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Best Thing I Ever Ate featured Holy Roller?

Season 11, Episode 7 of Best Thing I Ever Ate. The episode is titled “Pie's the Limit”.

Is Holy Roller still using the Best Thing I Ever Ate menu or branding?

The Austin Chronicle's listing records Holy Roller's hours as Sunday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., and the same listing is currently flagged 'Closed.' Holy Roller also won a 2017 Best of Austin critics' pick for its mocktail menu from the Austin Chronicle. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Address
509 Rio Grande St, Austin, TX 78701
Venue type
diner
Official website
None found

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