The Best Breakfast Spots In Austin With Kids

By Kelsey Kennedy | September 15, 2025

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You know where Austin really shines? Casual breakfast spots! My kids love going out on Saturday mornings for a big stack of pancakes, and luckily, Austin has plenty of options. If you’re looking for where to eat breakfast in Austin with kids, here are a few of our favorite spots - personally approved by my two boys, ages 4 and 5.

Where To Eat Breakfast In Austin With Kids

Toasty Badger

Toasty Badger (South Congress) is one of the best places to eat breakfast in Austin with kids. This fun 70s-inspired diner serves classic comfort food—my boys can’t get enough of the pancakes!

It’s a popular spot, so the line gets long on weekends, but going early on a Saturday or during the week makes it an easy, kid-friendly breakfast option.

Toasty Badger Website | 2206 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704

Daymaker Cafe

Daymaker Café is a great choice if you’re looking for where to eat breakfast in Austin with kids. From the Jack Allen’s team, this family-friendly spot (in a renovated IHOP!) serves diner classics plus a few Creole-inspired dishes. I love ordering something fun like crawfish étouffée while my kids stick to their favorites—pancakes, eggs, and biscuits.

DaymakerATX.com | 1101 S MoPac Expy, Austin, TX 78746

Kerbey Lane Cafe

Of course, no list of where to eat breakfast in Austin with kids would be complete without Kerbey Lane Café. With locations all over the city, this iconic diner is famous for its yummy seasonal pancakes, plus a wide variety of kid-friendly menu options.

I particularly appreciate the little touches: lots of high chairs, cups with lids, and coloring sheets. Those things make it one of the easiest family breakfast spots in Austin.

kerbeylanecafe.com | multiple locations

Sour Duck Market

I know, I've shared that Sour Duck Market is one of the BEST spots to eat in Austin with kids so many times, but it's true! And if you're looking for a breakfast spot, they're open every single weekday morning.

This farm-to-table restaurant from the famed Odd Duck team has an outdoor garden and a dedicated kids’ play area, making it easy for parents to relax. My husband and I love the brisket chilaquiles, while our kids go for breakfast tacos and pastries.

sourduckmarket.com | 1814 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Austin, TX 78702

The Meteor Cafe

The Meteor may look like a simple South Congress coffee shop, but it’s actually one of the best hidden gems for where to eat breakfast in Austin with kids.

The huge back patio has a crushed granite ground where my little ones love to push trucks around while my husband and I enjoy breakfast tacos, avocado toast, and coffee.

They don't have any pancakes on the menu, but between the fruit bowl, donuts, and breakfast tacos, we can always find something for the boys to eat.

themeteor.cafe | 2110 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704

Phoebe's Diner

Phoebe’s Diner may look like a simple spot from the outside, but the food is seriously SO good! I love coming here for breakfast, and it’s an easy place to bring kids. My child always orders the bacon and chocolate chip pancakes, and there are plenty of other kid-friendly options that make it one of my go-to spots for breakfast in Austin with kids.

phoebesdiner.com | 3 locations in Austin

Related: Austin Restaurants With Playgrounds

I hope this helps! Whether you’re craving diner pancakes, farm-to-table favorites, or a casual spot with plenty of space for little ones to play, Austin has no shortage of kid-friendly breakfast restaurants.

By the way, here are some of my favorite coffee shops in Austin with playgrounds, and Austin breweries with playgrounds.