What’s brunch without crispy bacon, spicy sausage, or maybe some brisket hash? If you’re at Bouldin Creek, you’ll find that brunch is exactly the way it should be. Bouldin Creek Cafe has been providing Austin with uniquely delicious vegetarian options for 14 years now, most of which can also be made into vegan dishes. During its […]
Battle of the Brunches Round 5: Josephine House
There’s a little blue house on the corner of West Lynn and Waterston where I want to live. It’s a perfect balance of old and new, with distressed hardwood floors, a white marble bar, and a cozy patio with upholstered benches and punchy green pillows. This is Josephine House, a delightful Clarksville gem with one of […]
Battle of the Brunches Round 4: Magnolia Cafe
I knew when I started the Battle of the Brunches series that there was one place I had to include just for me, no matter how many shiny new brunch spots sprouted up in Austin or how many recommendations I received. Long-Term Love Magnolia Cafe has been a longtime favorite of yours truly (along with most Austinites) […]
Battle of the Brunches Round 3: Moonshine Patio Bar and Grill
If there’s one thing all real Texans love, it’s comfort food. Give us fried chicken, grits, and basically anything with melted cheese, and we’re a happy bunch. Combine our appreciation for comfort food with our pride in Texas history, southern hospitality, and a good Bloody Mary, and we are in love. For these very reasons, […]
Battle of the Brunches Round 2: Jack Allen’s Kitchen
In Round 2 of Battle of the Brunches, Jack Allen’s Kitchen proves to be a major heavyweight when it comes to serving up some of the best, most locally-sourced options for brunching Austinites. When asked who deserved to make the cut for the BOTB series, Austinot readers pointed to Jack Allen’s as their favorite brunch […]
Battle of the Brunches Round 1: South Congress Cafe
Today marks the beginning of a six-part series entitled Battle of the Brunches, where a handful of the hundreds of brunch-serving spots in town will be evaluated based on the rigid criteria of deliciousness, enjoyableness, and overall awesomeness. All six spots have been previously determined to be well above average, so think of my series as more […]