Joe & Chandan Topiwala
(aka Mom & Pop)

From making uniforms for mine workers in Zambia, to helping truckers rest their weary bones in a north Texas motel, Mom and Pop have cobbled a world of experience together to develop the best little cornershop in Texas since 1986. Starting with the crazy quirks of south Austin hippie-dom and catering now to the gentry of Travis Heights, they still love being here everyday to smile with the wonderful stuff offered on the ever-growing shelves of the Whip In.

Dipak Topiwala (aka Nadawala)
General Manager

email: dipak-at-whipin-dot-com

After wasting my twenties away in the San Francisco Bay Area, I started to respect myself enough as a Texan and moved back with my wife and kid, subsequently thrilling Mom&Pop that I might take over the family store. Stemming from cafe daze and wine bar nights, I've redeveloped the cornershop to everything I miss of those California dreams. Ask me about ALL the beer and wine, cuz I know where everything is. I also enjoy loud music, BBQ, pizza, Indian food, sunsets, mountains, biking and long walks with my wife and kid.

After fleeing the backwoods of Alabama, April has done many a rodeo in the Austin area. Stemming from her caffeinated daze at Starbucks, April has the business accuracy of what the patron wants, and gets it right! Her proclivity for IPA & local craft beers makes her like none other too! Ask her about ALL the beers (and she's a food sleuth too), she'll get you what you want. Aside from pummeling her opponents in the Texas Roller Derby Lonestar Roller Girls, she enjoys time with her woman & dogs & supporting the flat track teams at home & abroad.

Justin comes from a long history of longness with stories, from bouncing clubs on 6th street to aiding & abetting breweries near & far. We are thrilled to have his services at the Whip In, esp as he part-times for the Pedernales fire department. He enjoys time with his kids & better-half as well as elucidating on facts & stories regarding state laws & the travails of firemen alike.

Born & raised in El Paso, Gabe figured out quickly after many visits that Austin was where ITs at. With too many years spent suffering the corporate food service chain, we are thrilled to have his copious skills & wonderful persona to help steer the ship. His discerning palate & acumen for quality over quantity guide his choices for our wine department, and don't hesitate to ask him about the beers & our food as well. He enjoys yoga, biking, running (when being chased) , traveling with buddies to Central & South America, scuba diving & that special smile from that special someone!

Malcolm Smerinsky, Counter Crew