Last Updated On – 25th October, 2025
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Austin brunch is the best way to start the day—patios under live oaks, pastries that disappear too fast, and plates that run from Tex-Mex to French bistro. We narrowed the city’s dozens of options to 10 standouts locals actually book, grouped by neighborhood, so you can plan fast.
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Budget-Friendly Austin Brunch
Paperboy
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Paperboy is an elevated Austin brunch spot known for creative, high-quality dishes served in a bright, modern setting with a lovely patio. Be sure to try the Texas Hash, a flavorful combination of roasted pork, sweet potato, onion, kale, and pecan mole topped with a poached egg.
Where: 1203 E 11th St, Austin, TX 78702
Operating Hours: Friday – Sunday 8:00 am – 3:00 pm | Monday – Thursday 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Moonshine Patio Bar & Grill
Moonshine Patio Bar & Grill offers an inventive twist on classic American comfort food in a relaxed, historic setting with a popular Sunday brunch buffet. A must-try item is the Original Moonshine Corn Dog Shrimp, which comes with honey mustard and a blueberry swirl.
Where: 303 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701
Operating Hours: Monday – Friday 11:00 am – 10:00 pm | Saturday 10:00 am – 10:00 pm | Sunday 9:00 am – 2:00 pm & 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Josephine House
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Josephine House offers a chic, intimate brunch experience inside a charming blue cottage in Austin’s Clarksville neighborhood. Be sure to try the highly praised lemon ricotta pancakes for a sweet, fluffy, and flavorful start to your day.
Where: 1601 Waterston Ave, Austin, TX 78703
Operating Hours: Daily 9:00 am – 10:00 pm
Cafe No Se
Cafe No Se, located in the South Congress Hotel, is an airy, California-inspired all-day cafe and a trendy destination for weekend Austin brunch. Be sure to try their ricotta hotcakes, which are served with pecan butter and fresh blueberries for a sweet and satisfying start to your day.
Where: 1603 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
Operating Hours: Friday – Saturday 7:00 am – 9:00 pm | Sunday – Thursday 7:00 am – 8:00 pm
East Austin Brunch
Launderette
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Launderette is a trendy East Austin brunch spot, transformed from a former laundromat, that offers a delicious modern American menu with Mediterranean influences in a bright, chic atmosphere. For a standout brunch item, be sure to order the famous buttermilk pancakes, which are served with a rich blueberry maple compote and crème fraîche.
Where: 2115 Holly St, Austin, TX 78702
Operating Hours: Daily 11:00 am – 2:15 pm & 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Better Half Coffee & Cocktails
Better Half Coffee & Cocktails is an all-day cafe and bar near downtown Austin, known for its airy space and expansive, dog-friendly patio. Their inventive menu features elevated comfort food, with the cauliflower tots (served with Better Half Beet Ketchup) being a popular and highly recommended side dish.
Where: 406 Walsh St, Austin, TX 78703
Operating Hours: Sunday 8:00 am – 8:00 pm | Monday 8:00 am – 3:00 pm | Tuesday – Thursday 8:00 am – 10:00 pm | Friday – Saturday 8:00 am – 11:00 pm
Hillside Farmacy
Hillside Farmacy is a popular East Austin farm-to-table brunch spot housed in a beautifully restored 1920s-era pharmacy building, offering a unique blend of historic charm and fresh New American cuisine. For a classic dish, try the Hillside Benny, which features poached eggs, avocado, arugula, and chipotle hollandaise, served with home fries.
Where: 1209 E 11th St, Austin, TX 78702
Operating Hours: Monday – Tuesday CLOSED | Wednesday – Thursday 10:00 am – 10:00 pm | Friday 9:00 am – 10:00 pm | Saturday 9:00 am – 3:00 pm & 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
South Austin Brunch
Mattie’s
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Mattie’s at Green Pastures offers a beautiful, historic setting in a Victorian home with sprawling oak-shaded grounds where peacocks often roam. The perfect complement to this elegant Southern atmosphere is their famous Milk Punch, a rich and smooth bourbon cocktail that honors the estate’s long history.
Where: 901 W Live Oak St, Austin, TX 78704
Operating Hours: Monday – Tuesday CLOSED | Wednesday – Friday 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm | Saturday 11:00 am – 2:00 pm & 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm | Sunday 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
June’s All Day
June’s All Day is an inviting South Congress neighborhood cafe and bar, channeling a bistro vibe with its all-day menu and extensive wine program. Be sure to try their highly praised Croque Madame, a rich ham and Gruyère sandwich topped with a fried egg and Mornay sauce.
Where: 1722 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
Operating Hours: Saturday – Sunday 9:00 am – 10:00 pm | Monday – Friday 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Boudin Creek Cafe
Bouldin Creek Cafe is a beloved Austin brunch spot offering an extensive vegetarian and vegan menu for all-day breakfast and brunch in a colorful, laid-back setting. A popular recommendation is the Potato and Leek Scramble, which features savory potatoes and leeks blended with either eggs or house-made tofu scramble.
Where: 1900 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704
Operating Hours: Friday – Saturday 8:00 am – 11:00 pm | Sunday – Thursday 8:00 am – 10:00 pm
After brunch, see what’s happening around town! Check out the latest Austin guide for amazing events, concerts, and fun activities.
