Business Details
30 Years
experience
Family-Friendly Restaurant with Great Food & Games in Austin
Southside Flying Pizza Arcade and Grill, formerly known as Cafe 1626, has been a cornerstone of the South Austin Manchaca community for over 24 years. Our establishment combines quality dining with family-friendly entertainment, offering a diverse menu featuring handcrafted burgers, pizzas, pasta, salads, and subs alongside a vibrant game room for children. We pride ourselves on delivering hot, fresh meals quickly for both dine-in and delivery, ensuring every guest experiences our casual, welcoming atmosphere.With daily specials and a commitment to community involvement, we strive to make every visit memorable. Our spacious venue accommodates parties of all sizes, and our catering services have satisfied clients for over 15 years. The 106-inch projection television creates a lively sports-viewing environment while maintaining a family-oriented ambiance. We continuously reinvest in our community through sponsorships and support for local teams and organizations.
Services
Burgers
Pizzas
Pasta
Salads
Subs
Catering
Game Room
Daily Specials
Delivery
Party Hosting
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- We've served South Austin families for over 24 years with consistent quality.
- Our game room provides safe entertainment while parents dine stress-free.
- Daily specials offer exceptional value on freshly prepared meals.
- We deliver to the broad Manchaca area with speed and reliability.
- Catering expertise from 15+ years of successful event service.
What people say
Fantastic bacon cheeseburger
Great chicken philly
Fast delivery
Awesome game room
Best french fries
Services
Catering Services
Our catering division delivers restaurant-quality meals for events of all sizes. With 15+ years of experience, we offer customizable menus featuring lasagna, spaghetti, subs, pizzas, and specialty salads. All catering orders include tableware and setup materials. Clients receive personalized coordination from order placement to event execution.
Game Room
The dedicated game room features classic arcade machines and pinball games for children. Designed as a safe play area, it allows parents to dine uninterrupted while kids enjoy supervised entertainment. The space accommodates birthday parties and group events with staff assistance available.
Daily Specials
We offer rotating daily specials featuring discounted menu items. Current promotions include budget-friendly burger combos, pizza deals, and salad specials. These limited-time offers provide exceptional value without compromising ingredient quality or portion sizes.
Delivery Service
Hot meal delivery covers the entire Manchaca and South Austin region. Our delivery team maintains food temperature integrity using specialized containers. Popular items include meatball subs, Philly cheesesteaks, and family-style pizza orders for quick home service.
Party Hosting
The venue accommodates private parties from 4 to 50 guests. We provide decoration packages, party supplies, and game room access. Special menus and pricing available for birthdays, sports team celebrations, and corporate events with advance reservation options.
People
Maurad Belkacem
Owner
Maurad Belkacem has owned the establishment since its rebranding as Southside Flying Pizza. With decades of restaurant experience, he maintains quality control over menu offerings and community initiatives. His signature Swiss Mushroom Onion Burger remains a customer favorite.
Questions
What are your current operating hours?
Please check our website or contact us directly for the most up-to-date hours.
Do you offer gluten-free menu options?
While we don't have dedicated gluten-free items, we can modify certain dishes upon request.
Can I book the game room for private events?
The game room is available for private parties with reservations. Contact our event coordinator for details.
What delivery areas do you serve?
We deliver throughout South Austin and Manchaca. Use our online ordering system to check your specific address.
Are gift cards available?
Yes, we offer physical gift cards in any denomination for purchase at our location.
Do you host sports team events?
Absolutely! We specialize in team celebrations with special menus and game room access.
Reviews (7)
Tres Palmer
Jan 05, 2022
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Service at this location is challenging. Tonight I ordered two strombolis which were overcooked. They replaced the items which I appreciated but I had to wait. This is not the first time I've had service issues.
Elih North
Dec 20, 2021
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Utterly disappointed... after looking online for a hot minute we came across Soutside Flying Pizza & from pictures on IG they looked good. Ordered at the nearest location ((Menchaca)) & was utterly disappointing
Garlic knots stale and cold. Sauce was asked for; nothing came with it. Pizza was like one of those cheap HEB pizzas. Like Tony's, but worse... super oily underneath the pizza. This was a Large, but looks more like a medium. Sorry but this isn't pizza... very sad. Should have figured something was up when there was no one inside when we pulled up.
Garlic knots stale and cold. Sauce was asked for; nothing came with it. Pizza was like one of those cheap HEB pizzas. Like Tony's, but worse... super oily underneath the pizza. This was a Large, but looks more like a medium. Sorry but this isn't pizza... very sad. Should have figured something was up when there was no one inside when we pulled up.
Teresa Stone
Dec 17, 2021
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Well, the woman who waited on me isn't winning any personality awards anytime soon. The food is OK, but seems to have decreased in quality. It's not terrible, it's not great. A lot of money for what doesn't quite seem the worth.
Janis Paige
Dec 02, 2021
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Im new to Austin and wanted to try some pizza, stopped by here on my way home and was greeted with a welcoming smile and lovely service from angel. The pizza was just as great as the service!!! Highly recommend ending the day with this delicious pizza. Ill for sure be going back. Thank you angel and south side pizza for making my first experience great.
Felicia
Nov 22, 2021
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Visited Southside Pizza Menchaca location for the first and the pizza was by far the best pizza in Austin and to add to the experience was the staff. They were so attentive, friendly and fast. Highly recommend this place and will definitely be going back!
Triple Trouble Family
Oct 25, 2021
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Just bad. This place used to be an excellent local spot called Cafe 1626. The new Southside restaurant is gross. Pizza by the slice tasted like it was microwaved from the day before and over-garlicy, and I love garlic. Greek salad was lack luster, and the $2.50 extra I paid for chicken got me maybe 2oz of cold diced chicken that was definitely not fresh. Philly cheesesteak was dry and lacking flavor. They have an arcade room where more than half of games are broken. Overall very disappointed by everything. We wont be back. Plenty of better spots to eat in the area.
Ashley Walczak
Oct 17, 2021
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This is a review on service. Specifically the young cashier with the glasses. I ordered online ahead of time. When I arrived there to pick up 40 minutes later, the cashier asked if I could wait 5 minutes. There was nobody dining in that night, but they seemed pretty slammed with online and to-go orders. Especially since there was one cook and the one cashier. I think the shift manager briefly popped into the kitchen once or twice to help with the drive-thru window. I came back after 5 minutes and then proceeded to wait another 10 minutes before the cashier reappeared. That is when she apparently
