The Best Brunch Spots In Austin Texas
When you’re ready for a lazy Sunday morning of mimosas, eggs benedict, and crispy waffles, head to one of these brunch restaurants in Austin for a feast.
Whether you’re looking for smoked pork hash, an authentic Mexican brunch in Austin of chilaquiles, or a delicious farm-to-table breakfast, you’ll find something to fit the bill on this list. I'm excited to share the best brunch spots in Austin!
About me: I’m Kelsey, a bestselling travel book author and the creator of 3 Texas travel websites. As a native Texan, I spend my own time and money exploring this state to help millions of readers find the best food, things to do, places to stay in Austin and beyond. Check out my other sites: TheSanAntonioThings.com and TheWacoThings.com!
For starters, here are my 3 favorite brunch spots in Austin Texas:
1. La Condesa
This Modern Mexican restaurant in downtown Austin has 2 James Beard Award nominations and probably the prettiest interior in the city! The chilaquiles, churro waffles, and fresh mimosas are the best!
2. Hillside Farmacy
This renovated historic pharmacy building is now one of the most popular brunch spots in east Austin. Enjoy fluffy pancakes, benedicts, and biscuits & gravy in a quaint setting.
3. LIN ASIAN BAR
You can't find a better Dim Sum brunch in Austin than at this adorable Clarksville bungalow. Egg cream buns, egg rolls, and the best soup dumplings of your life, I swear. Popular spot so make a res!
Feel free to use the map to find an Austin brunch spot near you. I can wholeheartedly recommend every single place on this map!
Or click below to search by cuisine, because sometimes a certain cravings hits ya! Whether you want a Tex-Mex feast, an Asian dim sum brunch, or a classic American pancake breakfast, you'll find it on this list.
By the way, here are all of the best places to brunch with a big group in Austin.
American Brunch Restaurants In Austin
1. Launderette
If a cute ambiance is what you’re looking for, try getting brunch at Launderette. It’s an award-winning American restaurant that’s in east Austin (just a short distance from Rainey Street), and it’s in a beautifully renovated space that used to be a laundromat. Launderette has one of the best brunches in Austin, well-known for their delicious pastries and deserts, incredible plancha burger, and crispy fries.
Tip: if it's a nice day, ask to sit on the patio. It's my favorite spot for brunch at Launderette!
WEBSITE | 2115 Holly St, Austin, TX 78702
2. Paperboy
Paperboy is an all-out brunch restaurant. And that's it. Like, all they do is brunch, every single morning, and so of course they do it really well!
It used to be a popular food truck in Austin, and then Paperboy opened a beautiful brick-and-mortar in east Austin.
A few favorites: chicken and biscuit with sunny egg and spicy honey, and their amazing Texas breakfast hash with roasted pork and yummy pecan mole. {Photo: Paperboy}
WEBSITE | 1203 E 11th St, Austin, TX 78702
3. Josephine House
This renovated Clarksville bungalow is one of the sweetest brunch spots. If you want to enjoy brunch in Austin on a sunny morning, try to snag one of their coveted outdoor seats!
It's from the highly esteemed MML Hospitality Group (Sammies Italian, Clark's Oyster Bar, Elizabeth Street Cafe). All of their American brunch classics are perfect. Try the pancakes - they're so fluffy and I think they're the best in Austin!
WEBSITE | 601 Waterston Ave, Austin, TX 78703
4. Dai Due
Day Due is a farm-to-table restaurant in east Austin that sources hyper locally. Their brunch is hands down one of the best and most memorable in Austin with lots of unique Texas fare.
A few of my personal brunch favorites at Dai Due include the crispiest Sunday fried chicken, homemade biscuits with antelope breakfast sausage gravy, and sourdough pancakes with cherry syrup and pistachio butter.
WEBSITE | 2406 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78722
5. Café No Sé
One of the best South Congress brunch spots, Café No Sé is definitely on my list of best brunch spots in Austin. The pastry program is led by James Beard Award-nominated chef Amanda Rockman, so be sure to start with a plate of pastries for the table.
The entire restaurant, which is located on the first floor of the south Congress Hotel, is just bright and pretty and picturesque.They have the fluffiest lemon ricotta hotcakes, really beautiful toasts, and some healthier options like a quinoa bowl, a yummy kale salad, and a yogurt and granola bowl.
WEBSITE | 1603 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
6. Foreign And Domestic
Foreign and Domestic is a farm-to-table, nose-to-tail neighborhood restaurant tucked into North Loop. Their menu often rotates based on what’s in season, but expect to find elevated takes on classic brunch dishes, like pork & grits made with delightfully crispy berkshire pork and tomato gravy, and a veggie-heavy cast iron frittata with squash, scallion, mushroom, tomato, and gruyere.
WEBSITE | 306 E 53rd St, Austin, TX 78751
7. Hillside Farmacy
Located in a 1950s drugstore, Hillside Farmacy is a chic space with seriously phenomenal American brunch dishes. From gulf shrimp to buttermilk pancakes (sooo thick and fluffy!) to the classic farm eggs bowl, you’ll find something absolutely delicious for your Sunday morning brunch... Psst: you’ll definitely want to get that wasabi bloody mary.
WEBSITE | 1209 E 11th St, Austin, TX 78702
8. Geraldine's
Looking for one of the best upscale brunch spots on Rainey Street? Geraldine's is the 6th-floor restaurant at the Hotel Van Zandt, and they have a live jazz trio performing at their weekend brunch.
While you're boppin' along to the jazz beats, enjoy the contemporary American menu with items like short rib quesadillas or a smoked salmon benedict. Be sure to start with a pastry like a homemade pecan sticky bun paired with a mimosa carafe. It’s a fun, boozy, elevated brunch experience in ATX.
WEBSITE | 605 Davis St, Austin, TX 78701
9. Tiny Boxwoods
One of the sweetest and most beautiful restaurants in Austin, Tiny Boxwoods is a Houston-based brunch restaurant that also has a location in central Austin.
Their pastries are amazing (hands down some of the best chocolate chip cookies in Austin), and they offer brunch classics like blueberry pancakes, avocado toast, and steak & eggs. This is a classic spot for a girls brunch out - think baby shower or birthday celebration.
WEBSITE | 1503 W 35th St, Austin, TX 78703
10. Banger's Sausage House and Beer Garden
Looking for a good boozy, group brunch spot on Rainey? Bangers is it!! This is one of the best brunches on Rainey Street, and the line of hungover party people waiting to get inside is the proof! T
here’s no reservation list, so you might have to wait a tad, but it’s well worth it for their house made sausages, massive beer list, and classic brunch menu of hash, benedicts, and pancake platters.
WEBSITE | 79 Rainey St, Austin, TX 78701
11. Forthright Cafe
Located in the heart of downtown, right by Lady Bird Lake, Forthright is a darling little spot with a wonderful coffee program, a small patio, and big windows that let in lots of light inside. Their café serves classic American brunch dishes like pork shoulder hash, a pastrami eggs benedict, and the best avocado toast in the city.
For starters, get one of their specialty coffee drinks, like their spiced lavender chai, + a pastry. The homemade pop tart is really fun. Dining with a few people? Try their absolutely delicious, fluffy biscuits. You can get a basket for the table!
WEBSITE | 35 Brazos St, Austin, TX 78701
Best Brunch Diners In Austin
1. 24 Diner
While it’s not technically a 24-hour diner ever since the pandemic hit Austin, 24 Diner still has long hours, a fun ambiance, and farm-fresh takes on classic diner food.
Their crispy chicken and waffles, huge pancakes, and delicious drinks make this one of the most popular brunch restaurants near downtown Austin.
WEBSITE | 600 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78703
2. Phoebe's Diner
Phoebe’s serves all of the diner classics that you’d expect, but it's one of the best brunch spots in Austin because they do the classics really, really well. Their tots are perfectly fried, with a nice crunch on the outside and pillowy soft on the inside. The omelets are fluffy and savory, and one of the most memorable dishes on the menu is the badass bacon and eggs, which comes with a thick, salty piece of slab bacon.
Pro tip: try to dine here on a weekday morning if you can - it’s always packed on the weekends!
WEBSITE | 3 locations
3. Counter Cafe
Grab a stool and settle in for one of the most delicious brunches in Austin at Counter Cafe. They source local, organic food for both breakfast and lunch (their burger is amazing!)
Their Crab Cake benedict is a must-try menu item, as is their quail and eggs, made with grilled local quail.
WEBSITE | 1914 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702
4. Joann's Fine Foods
This retro diner on South Congress has a groovy little patio that’s perfect on a sunny Sunday morning. Joann’s makes fresh juice (but you can add a little somethin’ somethin’ to it if you want to make it more fun!), crazy good pastries from their sister restaurant Swedish Hill, and Tex Mex-inspired brunch plates like green chile enchiladas and red corn pancakes.
WEBSITE | 1224 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
Southern Brunch Restaurants
1. Mattie's
This might be the most beautiful brunch spot in south Austin. Mattie's is an old historic mansion that's tucked into the Bouldin Creek neighborhood of south Austin, nestled underneath century-old live oak trees. This renovated home is a popular place for weekend weddings, and the restaurant is open for nightly dinners and weekend brunch.
Psst: there are actual peacocks that roam the grounds!
Their menu focuses on southern classics: really good biscuits and gravy, fried chicken benedict, and the crispiest home fires. Get one of those bloody marys with housemade pickled okra!
WEBSITE | 811 W Live Oak St, Austin, TX 78704
2. Jacoby's Restaurant and Mercantile
Jacoby's is a fun spot for an Austin brunch because they're located right on the Colorado River, but not the noisy downtown portion…this family-run restaurant is tucked away on the east side of Austin, and it feels calmer and slower.
Their menu focuses on locally-sourced meat (it comes from their own family ranch) and southern favorites. They have some of the tastiest buttermilk biscuits with house sausage gravy, pimento grilled cheese (add bacon, for sure!), and chicken fried steak and waffles.
Pro tip: get a slice of Grandma Hagler’s strawberry cake before you leave. Like seriously, please don't leave without getting it. Life changing.
WEBSITE | 3235 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702
3. Colleen's Kitchen
This southern-inspired restaurant feels like you’re walking into your aunt’s kitchen…if your aunt was Martha Stewart and had phenomenal style, sense of decor, and cooking skills. Colleen’s Kitchen is bright and colorful, always bustling on the weekends and an absolutely wonderful place to grab a weekend brunch in Austin.
The skillet cornbread with whipped honey butter is a must-try starter, and good luck choosing just one entree. They’re all so tasty! The low country gulf shrimp + grits is a good option, as is their perfect full southern breakfast, which ahs a little bit of everything.
WEBSITE | 1911 Aldrich St STE 100, Austin, TX 78723
4. Fixe
This elevated southern restaurant in downtown Austin has some of the best biscuits in the city. It’s just a fact. And Fixe’s brunch menu, thankfully, is full of yummy biscuit sandwiches. They take those fluffy, salty, pillowy biscuits and pile them full of tender belly ham and mustard aioli, or crispy fried chicken and Goodflow honey, or just classic sausage/egg/American cheese.
Of course, there are plenty of other sophisticated entrees like their brioche french toast or heritage pork chop.
WEBSITE | 500 W 5th St, Austin, TX 78701
5. Moonshine Grill
If you’re looking for an all-you-can-eat brunch in downtown Austin, check out Moonshine Grill. It’s a restaurant in a historic downtown mansion from 1852, and they’ve been serving southern classics since 2003.
Start with their hot pretzel sticks and whipped pimento or some of those yummy cathead biscuits with honey butter, and then move on to their popular king ranch casserole, pulled pork and johnny cakes, or their iconic hoss’ deluxe biscuit with cornflake chicken. {Photo: Moonshine Grill}
WEBSITE | 303 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701
Mexican Brunches In Austin
1. La Condesa
2X James Beard nominated restaurant La Condesa is a staple in Austin. They've been located in the trendy 2nd Street District since 2009 serving their modern Mexican cuisine in a bright, airy corner restaurant.
Favorites: the queso flameado with homemade corn tortillas (add short rib!), and for a Mexican classic go for the delicious huevos rancheros. Craving something sweet? The churro waffles are delicious!
WEBSITE | 400 W 2nd St A, Austin, TX 78701
2. El Naranjo
From James Beard Award-winning chef Iliana De La Vega, El Naranjo is a Mexican restaurant that focuses on traditional interior Mexican cuisine. This means that dishes like rancheros or huevos benedictos or chilaquiles will be slightly different than dishes with the same name at a Tex-Mex joint.
For instance, the rancheros are two fried eggs with a bright yolk, served over homemade corn tortillas and smothered with housemade salsa ranchera, a rich red sauce made from tomatoes and onions and all sorts of traditional herbs and spices. You’ll also get a serving of homemade bread and salty refried black beans. This is one of the most phenomenal brunch spots in Austin.
WEBSITE | 2717 S Lamar Blvd STE 1085, Austin, TX 78704
3. Suerte
If you’re looking for a bright, modern Mexican brunch with amazing tequila cocktails, this popular Mexican restaurant on east Sixth street is it! Suerte has a fun and lively Sunday morning brunch in Austin that’s definitely worth a try.
Just like the dinner menu, Suerte's brunch concept is based on fresh, homemade corn tortillas, shareable plates, “tacos and things,” and yummy pastries.
WEBSITE | 1800 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702
4. Ciscos
No frills and a total throwback, Cisco's has been serving breakfast tacos, huevos rancheros, and biscuits since the mid-century 1900s. It’s a bright blue building in east Austin, and you can’t miss it. Every Austinite needs to try this iconic Mexican restaurant!
Rumor has it that LBJ and Bob Bullock used to meet here for coffee and tacos back in the day!
WEBSITE | 1511 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702
5. Gabriela's Downtown
The ultimate bachelorette party brunch spot, Gabriela’s Downtown (and their sister restaurant, the iconic all-pink Taquero Mucho) is your go-to for big boozy margs, amaaaazing tacos, and their popular “tipsy french toast.”
WEBSITE | 900 E 7th St, Austin, TX 78702
6. Grizzelda's
For anyone looking for a fun, pink Tex-Mex restaurant in east Austin, Grizzelda’s is your go-to! It's perfect for your girlfriend’s weekend brunch of queso, migas, and churros.
It’s owned by the same team as Jacoby’s, meaning they have the hospitality, food, and ambiance down! It’s such a fun experience, and the food is truly phenomenal.
WEBSITE | 105 Tillery St, Austin, TX 78702
Seafood Brunch Restaurants in Austin
Perla's
This is the best patio on South Congress! Perla’s seafood restaurant is delightful on a beautiful Sunday morning to pre-game for some South Congress shopping.
You can enjoy the outdoors while you sip your cocktail, people watch on SOCO, and enjoy a big, fancy seafood brunch. Try the crab florentine or lobster and egg white frittata.
WEBSITE | 1400 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
Salt Traders Coastal Cooking
If you don’t want something as upscale (read: expensive) as Perla’s, Salt Traders is a more casual option with equally amazing seafood brunch fare. They have a great scratch bloody mary, some yummy bacon maple fritters to share with the table, and a blue crab grilled cheese that you won’t want to miss.
WEBSITE | 1101 S MoPac Expy, Austin, TX 78746
Asian Brunch Spots In Austin
1. Lin Asian Bar
This Saturday/Sunday dim sum brunch is a must-try for those amazing bao buns. Plan on ordering #allthethings and leaving this brunch absolutely stuffed.
WEBSITE | 1203 W 6th St, Austin, TX 78703
2. Elizabeth Street Cafe
There’s no doubt you’ve already heard of Elizabeth Street Cafe, and so has the rest of Austin…it’s why there’s always a wait for their tables! This insanely popular French Vietnamese restaurant even has its own cookbook now. It real is sooo cute, the food is delicious, and it's one of the very best brunch spots in Austin.
You can order Vietnamese coffee, spring rolls, and banh mi, as well as chocolate croissants, French macarons, and other delicious French pastries.
WEBSITE | 1501 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704
3. Wu Chow
It’s a farm-to-table modern Chinese restaurant, so they source locally and have incredibly fresh, tasty Chinese brunch dishes served in their bright and airy downtown Austin location.
WEBSITE | 500 W 5th St #168, Austin, TX 78701
Fusion Brunch Spots In Austin
1. Peached Tortilla
If you've never been, Peached Tortilla has got to be on your to-try-in-Austin brunch list! This is a fun fusion spot that started as a roaming food truck way back in 2010 and now has multiple brick-and-mortar locations.
Enjoy their Saturday AND Sunday brunch by working your way through their modern Asian/southern menu of bbq pork buns, Korean braised short ribs benedict, and avocado toast with miso scallion creme fraiche. Everything here is seriously SO good.
WEBSITE | 5520 Burnet Rd #100, Austin, TX 78756
2. Bar Peached
The Sister restaurant to Peached Tortilla, Bar Peached is closer to downtown and has a huge patio. It's a fun, casual vibey place with excellent cocktails and a good brunch menu.
Try their brunch udon noodles with bacon, egg, and cheese (so clever!) and absolutely delightful brioche french toast with strawberry yuzu.
WEBSITE | 1315 W 6th St, Austin, TX 78703
Coffee Shops and Walk-up Counters
1. Better Half Bar
This popular all-day eatery near downtown Austin is a good choice no matter what time of day or week. Walk up to the counter to order a cappuccino or cocktail and a brunch classic like pastrami toast or a shockingly good breakfast sandwich on a homemade English muffin, and then enjoy the large outdoor patio.
WEBSITE | 406 Walsh St, Austin, TX 78703
2. Walton's Fancy and Staple
Walton's is a downtown Austin restaurant that's owned by Sandra Bullock. It's in an adorably quaint historic building, and they have breakfast and lunch every day of the week.
Try their ridiculously sumptuous challah French toast, dipped in a creme brûlée batter and topped with mascarpone and fresh berries. Or if you want something a bit more savory, you can't beat the blackened gulf shrimp served over jalapeño cheddar grits.
This is a counter service restaurant, so no reservations required. Just order, find a seat, and your food will be brought to you.
WEBSITE | 609 W 6th St, Austin, TX 78701
3. Little Ola's Biscuits
Located on the north side of Austin, Little Ola’s biscuits was a pandemic project from the team behind Olamaie that was so popular it turned into a thriving brick-and-mortar.
Now you can get their delicious biscuits, hand pies, and other scrumptious pastries to-go or to enjoy on-site on the weekends when you forgot to make brunch reservations.
WEBSITE | 14735 Bratton Ln # 310, Austin, TX 78728
4. Sour Duck Market
Sour Duck Market is farm-to-table restaurant on east MLK. Seat yourself, scan the QR code at your table, and pay through the app. It's an easy spot to dine with a group or bring the kids and let them play on the original Odd Duck food truck, which has chalk and chalkboards and places for kids to run and climb.
Everything on the menu is inspired by local farmers and purveyors, and Sour Duck Market makes their own...well, pretty much everything! It’s a beautiful place to enjoy local Austin brunch.
WEBSITE | 1814 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Austin, TX 78702
5. Patika
This coffee shop on South Lamar is one of the best-hidden gems for no-reservations brunch in Austin. Order your coffee at the counter, and there’s going to be a full menu of brunch food available that they prepare in the food trailer parked behind the coffee shop.
The pastries and brunch staples are seriously PHENOMENAL! It’s a small space, so the only challenge can be finding a table on crowded weekends!
WEBSITE | 2159 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
6. Bird Bird Biscuit
These biscuit sandwiches are going to knock your socks off... They’re huge, so a single sandwich makes an entire brunch meal. Since you can order them ahead and pick them up, Bird Bird Biscuit is a great option if you’re in a time crunch. Or, stop by and enjoy the small patio or indoor space.
WEBSITE | 2701 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78722, and 1401 W Koenig Ln, Austin, TX 78756
This post is part of the Austin Food Bloggers Alliance City Guide! To see more guides to the ATX food scene, click here.
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