5 of Austin’s Best Brunch Spots
As COVID restrictions ease and vaccines continue to roll out, many are chomping at the bit for an outing with friends and family. If brunch Austin TX is your thing, these five eateries are sure to start your morning on the sunny side.
South Congress Café
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South Congress Café was established in 2003, inspired by a new wave of local artists and fresh, creative culture. The café seeks to reflect Austin’s diverse and lively vibes through its atmosphere and food. The building itself was once a drug store, constructed in the 1940s. The owners seek to merge new and old: preserving the historical brick structure of the building while updating with modern architectural design. In addition to stylish indoor seating, South Congress Café features an outdoor patio that is available for private bookings.
The café offers a special brunch menu every Saturday and Sunday, with items such as house-smoked salmon, mimosas, and sweet potato beignets tossed in brown butter and allspice sugar served with crème Fraiche and fresh berries.
South Congress Café is located at 1600 South Congress Avenue in Austin. The café is open Monday through Friday, 11 AM to 6 PM, and Saturday/Sunday 10 AM to 6 PM. Curbside Pickup and no-contact delivery options are available.
Snooze: An A.M Eatery
Snooze is a vibrant, retro-themed eatery serving seasonal brunch items and assorted cocktails. Chefs use the freshest ingredients, responsibly and locally sourced. The restaurant puts fresh and fun twists on brunch classics such as French toast, pancakes, eggs benedict, breakfast tacos and more. Coffee fans can get their fix as well, with drink offerings such as gourmet Guatemalan coffee, lattes, espresso and cold brews.
The menu also offers special items to accommodate those with food allergies and specific dietary needs. The brunch menu features paleo, vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free and gluten-free options.
Snooze is located at 3800 North Lamar Blvd Suite 120 in Austin. The restaurant is open seven days a week: 6:30 AM to 2:30 PM. Dine-in, pickup and delivery options are currently available.
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Moonshine Grill
The Moonshine Grill is housed inside a historic Austin landmark, built-in 1852 as a mercantile and trading goods store known as the Waterloo Compound. In 2003, the Moonshine Patio Bar & Grill was established. The grill strives for a comfortable, easygoing atmosphere, featuring classic American comfort food with an innovative twist.
Moonshine’s brunch menu includes items such as chicken and waffles, Challah French toast with fresh berries and maple syrup, and the King Ranch Casserole: chicken breast, eggs and ranchero sauce, topped with cheddar. The Grill also hosts live music performances each Tuesday evening, from 6 PM to 8 PM. A special Easter brunch will be available this Easter Sunday, from 9:30 AM to 3 PM.
Moonshine Grill is located at 303 Red River Street in Austin. Hours are 4 PM to 9 PM Monday through Thursday, 11 AM to 10 PM on Fridays, and 10 AM to 2 PM on Saturdays and Sundays.
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Sawyer & Co.
Sawyer & Co. was established in 2014 to pay tribute to Fay “Arkie” Sawyer: owner of the beloved Austin favorite “Arkie’s Grill”, which operated in East Austin for over 60 years. Sawyer & Co. features a menu rich with traditional New Orleans flavors and classic Southern comfort food.
Sawyer features a special brunch menu Saturdays and Sundays, from 9 AM to 3 PM. The menu includes items such as Creole shrimp and grits, Jambalaya, and biscuits with gravy. Those seeking a health-conscious option will enjoy the house-made granola and yogurt, or the vegetable hash: roasted seasonal vegetables and spinach topped with eggs and a drizzle of balsamic reduction. The cocktail menu includes classic drinks such as the Bloody Mary, mimosa, and Pineapple Lafitte: a blend of plantation pineapple, plantation 3-star, lime and angostura.
Sawyer & Co. is located at 4827 East Ceasar Chavez Street in Austin. They are open seven days a week: 8 AM to 9 PM Monday through Friday, and 9 AM to 9 PM Saturday and Sunday.
Phone: +1 512-531-9033
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Mattie’s
Mattie’s is a part of Green Pastures events venue, located in a historic Austin farmhouse pre-dating the early 1900s. The restaurant is named for Martha “Mattie” Faulk, who moved into the house in 1916 with her husband, Henry. Throughout the Great Depression, the couple produced enough food on their small farm to feed many of their neighbors. Today, Mattie’s continues the tradition of providing locals and visitors alike with delicious, homemade comfort food.
The restaurant features a menu with classic Southern cuisine, as well as gourmet French dishes. Mattie’s has hosted governors, celebrities, visiting ambassadors and dignitaries. The restaurant has been open to customers of all races and religions since its opening in 1946–even though many Austin eateries did not desegregate until the passage of the Civil Rights Act 18 years later.
Mattie’s brunch menu includes mouthwatering dishes such as bananas foster beignets, smoked salmon, green chile pork chilaquiles and fried chicken eggs benedict. Vegan and vegetarian options are available as well, with offerings such as the basmati rice bowl: a dish loaded with chickpeas, coconut curry, roasted veggies, cilantro, tomato and green onions.
Mattie’s is located at 811 West Live Oak Street in Austin. Hours of operation are 5 PM to 8 PM Wednesday and Thursday, 5 PM to 9 PM Friday, and 11 AM to 2 PM Saturday and Sunday. Saturdays feature an additional dinner service as well, from 6 PM to 9 PM.
Phone: +1 512-444-1888
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