About Us
CENTRAL TEXAS BARBECUE
Micklethwait Barbecue is on a mission to deliver the best of Texas barbecue by offering excellent food, top-notch hospitality, and a friendly atmosphere. Founded in 2012 by Austin-born chef and pitmaster Tom Micklethwait (the “th” is silent), Micklethwait offers oak-fired Central Texas barbecue, made-from-scratch sides, and fresh baked goods, nestled in the heart of East Austin.
From humble beginnings as a startup food truck, Micklethwait quickly rose to national prominence as revered food media and local diners took notice of Tom’s exceptionally prepared craft barbecue. Within a few short years, Micklethwait was named to the coveted Texas Monthly list of the “Ten Best BBQ Joints in Texas” and featured in the pages of Food & Wine, New York Times, Southern Living, Wall Street Journal and many more.
Fast-forward to 2024 and the Micklethwait name is now synonymous with some of the best barbecue in the country, providing a Texas BBQ experience that blends tradition with innovation in a relaxed BBQ atmosphere.
Micklethwait Barbecue also provides first-class catering to events of all sizes around the Lone Star State.
ABOUT TOM MICKLETHWAIT
Tom Micklethwait is the owner and pitmaster of Micklethwait Craft Meats. Tom is a fifth-generation Texan and Austin native. He turned to barbecue after a career in baking and he found that the two had a common thread: manipulating primitive elements for different end results.
While working at beloved Austin restaurant Vespaio, Tom began experimenting with his own smoked meats and hosting backyard barbecue parties — perfecting his signature recipes.
Not long after, he set his sights on opening his own BBQ joint. In Tom’s true DIY fashion, he found and salvaged a vintage Comet trailer, transforming it into a full-service food truck offering up a completely made-from-scratch menu.
Tom served his first barbecue plate out of the window of that trailer in December 2012. Fast-forward to 2025 and the Micklethwait name is now synonymous with some of the best barbecue in Texas.
