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Savor the Flavors of Spring at Kerbey Lane Cafe

February 2, 2018 by Samantha Saenz Leave a Comment

Kerbey Lane Cafe Spring Menu in Austin

Kerbey Lane Cafe’s spring menu is available for a limited time (Credit: @dollarsaenz)

Spring has sprung! At least at Kerbey Lane Cafe, that is. If you’re over winter, you might try warming up with one of these earthy dishes.

I recently stopped by Austin’s beloved diner for the debut of its spring 2018 menu. Here are a few of the highlights. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Food, Food & Drink Tagged With: kerbey lane cafe

Get Your Fall Flavor Fix at These 6 Austin Eateries and Sweet Shops

October 20, 2017 by Samantha Saenz Leave a Comment

Kerbey Lane Pumpkin Pancakes and French Toast
Pumpkin pancakes and French toast are back at Kerbey Lane (Credit: @dollarsaenz)

You know what they say, “At the stroke of midnight on Sept. 1, everything turns into pumpkin spice.” Although temperatures in our capital city have only gone from hot to not so hot, pumpkin everything has spread like wildfire amongst the city’s eateries. In celebration of the season, here’s a roundup of fall treats that are far from basic. In fact, these mouthwatering flavors are sure to put you in the mood for fall. You may even find yourself pulling out those sweaters and scarves, even if it is to wear them in the air conditioning of your own home.

[Read more…]

Filed Under: Food, Food & Drink Tagged With: kerbey lane cafe, teo

Try These 6 Quesos to Become a Real Austinite

February 26, 2016 by Jessica Pino 9 Comments

Torchy's Tacos Queso

Among the best queso in Austin at Torchy’s Tacos (Credit: Zach Copley via Flickr CC)

Almost as sacred as the mighty breakfast taco, queso is Austin’s liquid gold.

But not all queso is created equally. Some comes plain, some with garnish and some “cowboy style.” But one thing’s for sure. This ooey-gooey goodness has been perfected in our capital city.

While I do have an opinion on who reigns the queso kingdom in Austin, I’ve decided to simply share with you the top six quesos every person must try in order to be considered an Austinite. You can decide for yourself which one is the best. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Food, Food & Drink Tagged With: kerbey lane cafe

Go Inside Kerbey Lane’s Kitchen After 35 Years

April 27, 2015 by Cris Mueller 1 Comment

Executive Chef Joel Welch of Kerbey Lane

Executive Chef Joel Welch shapes the Kerbey Lane menu (Credit: Moonshine Images)

Any true foodie loves to experiment with their food and attempt to recreate their favorite dish from their favorite restaurant. Today you and I get to take a peek inside one of Austin’s most beloved restaurants as they celebrate their 35th anniversary. Executive Chef Joel Welch invited The Austinot inside the Kerbey Lane Cafe kitchen for an introduction to some of their wildly popular dishes that have stood the test of time. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Food, Food & Drink Tagged With: kerbey lane cafe

15 Over 15: Which Austin Eateries Have Survived the Years?

October 28, 2014 by Edwin Ochoa 16 Comments

It’s no secret that running a restaurant or bar is difficult, especially in Austin. With so many opening every month, only the truly exceptional have what it takes to compete long term. So how admirable is it when an establishment can keep the doors open for 15, 20 or even 50 years?

The purpose of this article is to celebrate 15 restaurants and bars in Austin that have served hungry and thirsty Austinites for 15 years or more. My list comes from Austinites who have lived here long enough to remember when quarter beer night was a thing.

This isn’t a ranking by any means. My goal is to focus on what led to the success of each establishment. To do so, I sat down with someone at each business to get the real story. I’ve included their explanations for the lasting success of their local businesses (spoiler: customers come first). Without further adieu, here are Austin’s 15 over 15.

Ross’ Old Austin Cafe

Ross' Old Austin Cafe

Don’t miss the live music on Tuesdays and Fridays

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Filed Under: Discoveries, Drink, Food, Food & Drink, Local Business Tagged With: kerbey lane cafe

Move Over, Pumpkin Spice Latte! 6 Local Autumn Treats

September 11, 2014 by Guest Blogger Leave a Comment

Guest article by Mia Moore

Like many others, as soon as the first autumn breeze hits, I go nuts for all things pumpkins spice. But I’ll be the first to admit that pumpkin is not the be-all, end-all of fall flavors. Apple, cinnamon, pecan, salted caramel, chai…there is so much more to choose from than your typical pumpkin spice latte.

This fall, why not challenge yourself to enjoy ALL the flavors of the season? Luckily, with Austin’s focus on keeping it local, many businesses offer seasonal treats for your delight. Here are a few of my personal favorite local Autumn treats.

Kerbey Lane Cafe – Pumpkin-Cinnamon Roll Pancakes

Kerbey Lane Cafe Pumpkin Cinnamon Pancakes

Kerbey Lane Cafe pumpkin cinnamon pancakes (Credit: Kerbey Lane on Facebook)

It’s no secret that Kerbey Lane Cafe has a weekly pancake flavor. But once Autumn hits, Kerbey begins serving pumpkin pancakes and sometimes even pumpkin-cinnamon roll pancakes. With a pumpkin flavored base and cinnamon sugar swirl, one taste of these pancakes may inspire [Read more…]

Filed Under: Drink, Food, Food & Drink Tagged With: kerbey lane cafe, vegan

4 Brunch Spots You AND Your Vegan Friends Will Love

August 21, 2014 by Guest Blogger 3 Comments

Guest article by Mia Moore

Brunch (noun): The lazy Sunday morning afternoon tradition of breakfast lovers who never wake up in time for proper breakfast.

First and foremost, I am a foodie. I love indulging in the unique food culture Austin has to offer, and brunch is by far my favorite meal. I’m also a vegan. While there are tons of awesome, vegan-specific businesses, I’ve struggled to find brunch options that would appeal to both me and my omnivore friends. Something tells me that my omnivore friends probably don’t want noochy tofu scramble for breakfast any more than I want bacon.

Through vigorous, brunch-eating research, I’ve compiled my top Austin brunch picks that will please both vegans and omnivores. If a restaurant offers gluten-free options, I have done my best to include them here too.

The Steeping Room

The Steeping Room Vegan Brunch

The Steeping Room (Credit: Laura Taylor via Flickr CC)

The Steeping Room lives up to its name with an impressively extensive tea menu, but the real beauty is how seamlessly it caters to a variety of diets. The menu is labeled to make substitutions for vegan and gluten-free diets a breeze. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Food, Food & Drink Tagged With: brunch, kerbey lane cafe, vegan

The Austinot Podcast Highlights Delish Austin Restaurants

March 16, 2012 by Brittany Highland Leave a Comment

Kerbey-Lane-Cafe-Austin-KitchenSXSW has been the perfect time for the Austinot to discover new favorites in the Austin restaurants scene, as well as suggest old favorites to out-of-town visitors we’ve been meeting. Running around to concerts and films all day leads to a major appetite. Never fear! We’ve done the research for you.

Are you looking for some new food rec’s? Listen to our latest podcast episode to hear the down-low on…

 

  • The Salt Lick
  • Kerbey Lane Cafe
  • Fran’s Hamburgers
  • Marcelino Pan y Vino
  • The Jackalope
  • Wholly Cow
  • Way South Philly
  • Milto’s Mediterranean Cafe

For more local tips and maybe even some best-kept secrets, join us on Facebook! Click HERE to find the Austinot on Facebook.

Filed Under: Austinot Podcast, Food, Food & Drink, Podcasts Tagged With: kerbey lane cafe, milto's, podcast, the salt lick

Kerbey Lane Cafe Excels Among Local Austin Restaurants

March 12, 2012 by Brittany Highland 9 Comments

Kerbey-Lane-Cafe-New-LocationHave you ever had a craving for blueberry pancakes and hot queso at 4 AM in the morning? In most cities, you would be out of luck. But in Austin, you have Kerbey Lane Cafe.

From humble beginnings to word-of-mouth wonder, Kerbey Lane Cafe opened in May 1980. The owners, Patricia Atkinson and David Ayer, lived in the back of a little house on Kerbey Lane. The front of the house birthed what has become an icon in the Austin restaurants scene.

There are five locations in the Austin area, but we had the privilege of the visiting the newest location at 3003 S. Lamar. Karli Isiyel met at us at S. Lamar and gave us a bird’s eye view of Kerbey Lane’s history, achievements and goals that most casual visitors never get to see. Karli, a roller derby enthusiast and native Austinite, is the Marketing Coordinator for all of the Kerbey Lane Cafe locations.

We also got to meet Ben Wintle, who you’ve talked to if you’ve ever interacted with Kerbey Lane Cafe on Facebook, Twitter or any of the other social networks. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Food, Food & Drink Tagged With: brunch, kerbey lane cafe, south lamar, vegan, vegetarian

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