Best of Hutto Spotlight: Happy Panini – Where Quality Ingredients Meet Hutto Heart

At Happy Panini, great food isn't just what they serve, it's what they believe in. Specializing in gourmet hot-pressed sandwiches, handcrafted pastas, and Blue Bell milkshakes, Happy Panini stands out by offering high-quality, healthier ingredients without sacrificing bold, crave-worthy flavor.

From all-natural turkey breast and house-cooked Angus beef to 100% hand-sliced meats and cheeses and scratch-made sauces, every detail is thoughtfully sourced, including their clean, three-ingredient sourdough from The New World Bakery in Kyle, Texas.

💬 "We’re proud to offer delicious, healthier options with generous portions, at prices that make sense for families."

Tell us a little about your business. What do you offer, and what makes it unique?

Happy Panini offers gourmet hot-pressed sandwiches, pastas and milkshakes. Our commitment to high quality healthier ingredients includes all natural turkey breast, house cooked Angus Beef, 100% hand sliced meats and cheeses, scratch made sauces and of course our clean, 3 ingredient sourdough that is sourced locally from The New World Bakery in Kyle Texas. This makes us unique in that we offer our guests craveable food, healthy portions at affordable prices.

How did your journey as a business owner begin? What inspired you to get started?

In 2020 the pandemic brought a layoff to a single income family of 6. We saw this as an opportunity to leverage our decades of food service experience and our passion for serving others. Problem was, this was all during the chaos of the pandemic. We inspired, dared and vowed to support each other in this crazy journey toward launching our food trailer business. 

How long have you been in business, and why did you choose Hutto as your home base?

We've been in business for 4 and a half years, and have lived in Hutto for over 20 years. Where better to launch our first location. 

What’s been one of your most memorable moments as a business owner?

Being nominated for best food truck was pretty amazing, and while there have been many memorable moments, the most memorable still remains each early morning when we arrive at 202 Farley St, open the front door and turn the lights on for our small but amazing business. 

What do you think makes the Hutto community special?

We come from a big city background where trust, neighborly smiles and generosity were few and far between. We learned that the people of Hutto have made this possible and so special for us.

What advice would you give to someone just starting a business here?

Take that dream, make a written plan, then take the LEAP! Remember no one can do this alone, so network, don't be afraid to ask for help along the way. Persistence is king.

When you're not working, where can we find you around town? (Favorite coffee, food, or hangout spots?)

You can find us at work most any day and anytime of the week. If we're not at 202 Farley St, you would likely run into us early mornings at either HEB, or the drive thru of Baked'nSconed. 

Anything exciting coming up you'd like the community to know about?

🍝 Limited Pasta Menu: Launched December 2023

🍨 New Milkshakes: Made with iconic Blue Bell Ice Cream

🍷 Partnership with The Hutto Wine Bar: Guests at the wine bar can now scan, order, and have Happy Panini delivered right to their table, the ultimate pairing of good food and great wine!

Exciting things are always on the horizon for Happy Panini, and they’re just getting started!

📍 Swing by Happy Panini at 202 Farley Street and discover why locals are calling it one of Hutto’s hidden gems for fresh, feel-good food.

Contact info: 202 Farley St, Hutto, TX 78634 | (512) 630-6073 | happypanini.com

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