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Austin Brunch: 10 Best Spots Right Now

Posted on October 25, 2025 by Vi Chetan

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.

After brunch, see what’s happening around town! Check out the latest Austin guide for amazing events, concerts, and fun activities.

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Also, check out our articles on Austin Tacos, Austin BBQ Restaurants, and Restaurants in Downtown Austin!

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.

Feel Like Family at Authentic Gabriela’s Downtown

Posted on January 8, 2020 by Joleen Jernigan

Margarita Flight Gabriela's Downtown — Try a margarita or flight of margaritas with a view of downtown

Austin patios are joyous gathering places for eating, drinking, people-watching, and–ideally–basking in the golden glow of the setting sun with a glorious view. Happily for us, we have Gabriela’s Downtown for all of the above.

Gabriela’s seems to have hit the ground running, almost immediately attracting friendly crowds to its beautiful patio. Besides tasty margarita flights, massive micheladas with over-the-top extras, and homemade horchata that alone is worth a visit, Gabriela’s also has great food.

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Anthem Serves Impressive Brunch Menu Full of Asian-Latin Fusion

Posted on October 22, 2019 by Katrina Cervantes

Sesame Avocado Toast at Anthem in Austin — Sesame avocado toast (Credit: Anthem)

Rainey Street is a hub for nightlife. Flush with music, late-night food trucks, and a beer garden, it has all of the fun and (sometimes) less of the Sixth Street crowds. But recently, I had the privilege of experiencing Rainey in a different light: at 10 a.m. on a Saturday during brunch at Anthem.

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We Hope Buenos Aires Café Will Be Around a Long, Long Time

Posted on October 2, 2019 by Joleen Jernigan

Brunch Menu at Buenos Aires Cafe — Pink bubbly from the updated wine menu is a perfect brunch accompaniment

Austinites get into a real lather when it comes to brunch. We love brunch! An Austinot favorite, Buenos Aires Café–Este, has begun serving brunch on Saturday. It’s a standout among local brunch menus, with delicious dishes you won’t find anywhere else.

I was invited to taste the brunch at Buenos Aires with owner/chef Paola Guerrero-Smith. She filled me in on what’s new with her 14-year-old Austin restaurant, including the Saturday brunch and revamped wine list.

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Ooga Booga Takes Breakfast All Day to Next Level With Stuffed Waffles

Posted on August 6, 2019 by Brittany Ballard

Ooga Booga Waffles Food Truck in Austin — Ooga Booga Waffles offers delicious stuffed waffles from a food truck on Burnet Road

Imagine your favorite breakfast item. Now, imagine it stuffed inside a waffle. Local food truck and catering company, Ooga Booga Waffles, has taken Austin’s waffle game to the next level. The local business has created a fun twist on a traditional breakfast item, and it’s something you don’t want to miss.

Whether you’re a fan of sweet or savory items, Ooga Booga Waffles will make your next breakfast one of your most waffle-tastic.

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5 Local Choices When You’re Craving Pancakes in Austin

Posted on January 14, 2019 by Camellia Falcon

Pancakes are perfect for so many occasions. Woke up late and need food? Pancake. Doing a show binge and need a break? Pancake. On your way home from a night dancing? Want to show someone you care? You get the picture. Also, Shrove Tuesday, which is celebrated in some traditions with pancakes, is quickly approaching. We must prepare, Austin! Thankfully, our city has several local establishments that can satisfy a diversity of pancake preferences and occasions.

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Find Your Austin Brunch Nirvana at 3 Tasty Spots on East 11th Street

Posted on June 21, 2017 by Joleen Jernigan

Paperboy Breakfast Toast for Austin Brunch

Ricotta and blackberry sauce top Paperboy’s breakfast toast (Credit: Dan Oatis)

Austin rocks at brunch. We show up in droves for yummy breakfast foods and casual socializing. Fantastic brunch options can be found throughout the city, but one East Austin intersection stands out as a hipster brunch triangle extraordinaire. Bring your dog, too—each of these places has a dog-friendly area. [Read more…]

No More Waiting Until the Weekend Because El Burro Serves Brunch Daily

Posted on March 1, 2017 by Jessica Pino

El Burro is now open for lunch and brunch (Credit: Jessica Pino)

Editor’s Note: El Burro closed suddenly in July 2017.

I love checking out new restaurants because I like to experience a restaurant in its infancy stage, when it’s still learning to “walk.” It can be rewarding to watch a local restaurant come into its own. I find that younger restaurants are also more likely to take risks and experiment, as they figure out their style and role in the community they serve.

El Burro, located in the Lamar Union, is one of Austin’s infant restaurants I recently checked out. From the owners of VOX Table, El Burro opened its doors in December 2016. When they started serving brunch and lunch, I couldn’t stay away. [Read more…]

Cocktails, Bar Food and Brunch at Revelry Kitchen + Bar on East Sixth

Posted on January 18, 2017 by Jessica Pino

Murals adorn the walls at Revelry Kitchen + Bar (Credit: RKB)

While the word revelry means “lively and noisy festivities, especially when these involve drinking a large amount of alcohol,” according to Oxford Dictionary, don’t let Revelry Kitchen + Bar fool you. Their food inspires just as much merriment as their cocktails. Even better, all the festivities won’t leave you broke.

One of the newest spots on East Sixth Street, Revelry strives to give revelers an affordable, boisterous and inviting choice among the many watering holes in the area. I went for Sunday brunch and stayed for the drinks. Every aspect of Revelry Kitchen + Bar is on point. Here’s all you need to know before heading there. [Read more…]

The Park at the Domain Makes Weekend Brunch All About the Atmosphere

Posted on September 22, 2016 by Brittany Highland

The Park at the Domain (Credit: Eric Highland)

Is brunch about the type of food you eat, or is it about the experience? For General Manager Robert Van Delden and the rest of the team at The Park at the Domain, it’s definitely the latter. This Austin-based restaurant has a mission to cultivate a relaxing, memorable brunch atmosphere every weekend in North Austin, and at their second location on South Lamar. Fortunately, the importance of delicious comfort food isn’t forgotten along the way. [Read more…]

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