We stopped here on the way home from work. Perfect spot on this rainy day! Cozy vibes! The person that assisted us, Anika, was extremely friendly and accommodating. I was craving their Caesar which I love! Just enough dressing is tossed into the salad and it is topped with white anchovy filets. Perfect! You must try their baguette and butter on the side. The baguette is crispy and soft on the inside so the butter melts and the bread absorbs it perfectly! We also tried the Crab Fat Chittara which which had fermented peppers. The crab fat and melted and tossed into the pasta. The pasta was homemade. The dish was delicious albeit a bit spicy. For dessert, their beignets! I am a resident of New Orleans and I like these better than Cafe du Monde. They are light and fluffy! read more

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Sometimes there's a meal so wonderful, it makes the day brighter - the wonder & marvel of simple ingredients combined with precise expertise as to walk away feeling satisfied beyond physical hunger. I didn't know that's what I was missing on the grab & go pastry beat for so long, but I've been gratuitously informed! SARAH MCINTOSH's bistro-bar-boulangerie is quietly tucked into the ROSEDALE neighborhood as naturally as a new favorite neighbor, serving a pared-down SNACKS-ENTRÉES-SWEETS/BREADS brunch menu 6 days a week (closed Tuesdays) along with French classics & house-made pasta evenings. The market-style bistro also offers online ordering & FIGURE 8 COFFEE with PASTRIES to-go, so many reasons to find your favorites here or there any day of the week. My first time dining in for some time, I chose MCINTOSH's finest tissue-flaked golden butter croissants, 2 ways. The BREAKFAST CROISSANT is comforting, elegant, and rich - fluffy folded farm eggs seamlessly blended with melted cheddar & tender sausage, gentle jalapeño heat lingering long from the Urfa aioli. It's an exquisite example of a brunch sandwich. Ask EMMA for her recommendations - the CHOCOLATE ALMOND CROIX (an upgrade on the standard almond croissant) includes the classic croissant with a dark chocolate center (melty even at room temp!) layered over frangipane, encrusted with a crown of toasted slivered almonds. It's heavenly & sweet - brunch perfected! read more

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Once of the best places I have been to since to Austin. It's quaint and even from the exterior, the look of the restaurant has an appeal that makes it look like it will be a good dining experience. Once inside, you get this very comfortable feeling. Nothing over the top but still very nice. We were greeted by the hostess who seated us right away. Definitely make reservations. They bake fresh pastries daily and have them all on display for purchase even if you aren't dining in. Our server came as soon as we were seated and was very friendly. He recommended starting with the fresh biscuits with jam. It can take a little while to bake so order as soon as you are seated. Fortunately, we didn't have to wait long; the biscuits are very fresh and I don't know what the jam was but it's delicious. I had the stuffed French toast and I think this was the first time I didn't put any syrup on the French toast. It was incredibly fresh and so delicious I didn't want to add anything else to it. I also had a side of bacon and that was the only disappointment. The bacon came out cold, and most pieces were extremely overcooked to make them inedible. Before leaving, we got a bag of the fresh baked pastries and they were amazing. The dining experience was quite good but unfortunately, we spent a fair amount of our time swatting flies away. Not a good sign. It was only my first time there so maybe that was just a fluke. Overall, very attractive place, very friendly servers and amazing food (except for the bacon). I will definitely return to try their lunch and dinner menu. read more

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Amazing brunch. The food was delicious. The quiche was a highlight as was the biscuits with jam and the crawfish and grits. I'm not usually a huge biscuit fan but these were great. Loved the fish dip. Iced tea was very good too. You need a reservation. So glad we had one. We also really appreciated the hosts finding us a seat near a wall on request for our hearing aid using members. It can be very loud with the small space and be prepared to wait for food. The appetizers came out quickly though and the pastries we took home were superb. Parking lot is tiny but we found street parking in the neighborhood. We'll be back! read more

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$28 for a slice of quiche is diabolical, even for austin :), but we enjoyed the restaurant though, hence the 5-star rating. I just won't order the quiche Next time. All of the pastries were phenomenal. I'll be back for them. read more

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Decided to make a reservation for one for a solo birthday celebration. If you're coming on a Monday you definitely a reservation. I was sat at the bar which was nice as I got to meat new people and have exceptional service. The mussels and frites is such a great deal and a fun thing to do since the mussels are cooked different every week. Monday is also half price bottles of wine and they have several great options at very reasonable price points. Since they are a cafe I decided to get an espresso martini for dessert and it was made with tequila. I was surprised by the beignets coming out and also surprised by how good they are. They are airy and even reheat well at home! I will definitely be back on a Monday but also to try other menu items. read more

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5/5 Service 5/5 Food 5/5 Vibes We came in 50 minutes before closing for the AYCE mussels Monday and really hoped we could eat at least 2 plates before the restaurant/kitchen closed. Though service started off slow because the place was packed, we were incredibly thankful of their patience and generosity soon after. They welcomed us (and another table of customers) to stay past closing to eat more mussels and get our fill as they cleaned up since it took a while to cook each plate. Not only that, their coconut, lime, and basil sauce was delicious! My partner slumped up the first couple plates before we continued downing fries and mussels again. We hope to come back again (and earlier next time)! read more

épicerie - Fries - Grocery Near Me - Austin, Texas

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OK, so we saw this space school viral on Instagram about their muscles and Fritz happy hour. And it's unlimited of muscles and fries for $35 which was amazing. We definitely got a reservation because it did fill up while we were there. When I arrived, the hostess was so nice. Got me seated right away and our waiter was super attentive and patient with us because we're very picky on wine and let us sample what we liked and then we ended up getting a bottle because also the wine bottles were half off that evening. Let me tell you the muscles were delicious that sauce that they were in you can literally drink it like soup. And the french fries were so good too. They were literally addicting and you just wanted to keep eating more and more and more. I could tell you, me and my friends ordered about three rounds of muscles each. And the rosé wine that we got was so nice and definitely worth the price. As you've seen my video of the pastries, I ended up caving and getting to go a artichoke croissant and a ham and cheese croissant and OMG they were divine. You can tell everything is freshly bake there. This is definitely a place. I will keep coming back too because everything was so good about it. read more

épicerie - Mussels Frites Rosè wine - Grocery Near Me - Austin, Texas

The apple miso cruller is AMAZING! I only picked up the pastry but it's also a really cute sit down place for brunch. The barista was sweet and gave good recommendations. Can't wait to go back to try another pastry! read more

épicerie - Apple miso cruller - Grocery Near Me - Austin, Texas

This is easily one of the better restaurants in Austin. Especially for north of downtown. That said, I am giving it an emphatic 5 stars because I feel that some of the lower reviews on here are simply inaccurate or unjust. The food is divine and the consistency is impressive. The bar staff is extremely competent and can make a variety of amazing classic cocktails or their own. The servers go out of their way to be helpful, learn your name, get you seated, etc... Also, the baked goods are wildly delicious. 5/5 highly recommended. read more

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Great little cafe for breakfast or brunch. Hits: -Steak tartare -Burger and frites -all of the pastries -latte with vanilla bean syrup Misses (specific to the tartare, which is still my favorite hit): -this last round, the gem lettuce that came with it was on its way out. -you have to order bread to go with it (necessary but delicious) Service was great. read more

épicerie - Steak tartare and shrimp poboy - Grocery Near Me - Austin, Texas

Such a cute bakery/eatery!!! The pasteries were to die for, and the servers were super sweet and helpful, with stopping by to check in to see if the food was good. The quiche was so good; it had Gruyère cheese along the sides and the flavors melded so well together. The pasteries were all so flaky, and the coffees were subtley sweet, making it pair well with the food! read more

épicerie - Quiche, spinach artichoke croissant, cardamom bun, and strawberry danish - Grocery Near Me - Austin, Texas

Came for the $32 mussels and frites on Monday nights. Service is slow even at 5:15. Wasn't greeted by a server til about 5:30. The muscles and fries don't even come out together. You basically get one or the other at a time So you can't enjoy them together to dip the fries in the sauce. It took about 20 minutes to get a drink served from the time it was ordered. I was also seated at a family style table and I didn't notice until after I left that two drinks of the other half tables drinks were on my tab. meaning the party that didn't belong too, my group ended up buying two of their drinks. Water was never refilled until desserts and their water cups are like 2 sips big. Overall, the food is OK. the pistachio gluten-free ice cream sandwich I thought was better than the beignets. I know It's just fried dough, but I've had better beignets in Louisiana. These lacked a lot of flavor. Would I come back? probably not read more

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Fantastic food and a cute cafe location. Parking is mostly street parking because of the small lot, but we had no issues finding a spot. The cafe was also not crowded when we went on a Saturday afternoon. Their brunch menu is fantastic! The breakfast sandwich was our favorite. Other standouts include their French onion soup and the beef tartare appetizer. And the potatoes! Those were my favorite- so unique Ive never seen potatoes cooked like that. Other highlight was the dessert. Fresh and hot- be sure to check out their incredible pastry assortment as well! read more

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Bottomless mussels have brought us here with friends more than once. We love the rotating sauces. The mussels and fries leave you satisfied, but there are other tasty options. Our friends had pasta and a giant chicken schnitzel Caesar salad. They also have a nice wine list - the Riesling our waiter recommended was the cherry on top. It's a cute space, unfortunately with how busy it gets in the bungalow, the place gets hot and stuffy. I also felt personally victimized by an insistent fly while seated inside. Prices are reasonable for the quality of food. read more

épicerie - Bottomless mussels - Grocery Near Me - Austin, Texas

Very cute little pastry restaurant! We ordered a decent spread for brunch and love the variety of food you can get we got beef tartar, potatoes, breakfast sandwich and burger. Everything was delicious but the burger was just average. The burger patties were tiny and lacked anything special to make it a good burger. The breakfast sandwich was good but the crispiness of the croissant was lost due to the grease. Tartar was creamy and we didn't get food poisoning so that's a plus! Potatoes were roasted beautifully tender but not crispy, never had roe with potatoes but there were a nice salty packets that paired well with the potatoes! Staff was extremely friendly and patient with us. Will be coming back for more! read more

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Very cute and French like shop on the inside. Low key, slow moving, I like their vibes a lot. The prices are on the higher side. I like the appetizers a lot : Caesar salad, beef tartare. Partner also likes his cocktail. I got their main with the pork skewer and bean/corn rice concoction: Not my favorite in the world. Partner got the burger which was fine, nothing crazy. Their pastries look beautiful and they are pricy... I think we got a Kouign Amann for $7 or $8 AND they dont give a discount at night, which they definitely should because I dont know if its good practice to sell stale croissants the next day.. read more

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Epicerie is a lovely newish cafe/restaurant with a fresh and bright design. Our server Chase was amazing, helpful and knowledgeable about every menu item. We had the muscles which were so delicious and flavorful that we ordered a second. We also had the ham sandwich and the fries. The Arnold Palmer with hibiscus tea was to die for. The pièce de résistance was the dessert, beignets, a chocolate croissant and the chocolatiest chocolate chip cookie I have ever had with the most amazing ginger turmeric tea, all Delectable! The only thing that diminished our meal experience was the flies aggressively attacked us and our food; we were inside so this slightly dampened our excitement about the place. I hope they figure out a solution for that. read more

Came in for their pastries. The restaurant was so nice inside that we will have to try it for breakfast next time we are in town. The service for pastries was great, the guy was super helpful. The pastries were all amazing. read more

Best pastrami sandwich of my life! They smoke the pastrami and it is delicious. Carrot cake danish was also great and unique. 10/10 no notes. Service was quick and it did remind me of a French cafe read more

épicerie - Carrot cake danish - Grocery Near Me - Austin, Texas

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A small Italian cafe with pastries and coffee. I ordered a salted chocolate chip cookie with a cup of coffee. Both were delicious. The place is clean and it has tables and a bar to sit. We were met promptly upon arrival and shown to our seats. It was a very nice experience. The only downside is parking, but it is available and we were lucky. read more

épicerie - Salted chocolate chip cookie and chocolate croissant - Grocery Near Me - Austin, Texas

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This is a cozy brunch spot with a lovely atmosphere. Very cute and quaint! The white paint and wood used in their decor gave the place light tones. The natural lighting from many windows really brightened up everything too. They have a coffee and dessert bar on the right and an alcohol bar in the back. We came around noon on a Sunday and they were very busy. Would recommend arriving earlier on the weekend if you can. We looked at the menu while waiting a few minutes for a table, so we were able to order once we sat down. They were friendly and made sure we enjoyed our food. We got the Carbonara and Quiche of the Day with Salad. The Carbonara had a rich, creamy sauce that clung to the pasta well. They used small shell-shaped pasta that held more of the sauce in the crevices and ridges, a nice touch. The addition of guanchiale and parmesan gave it extra savory flavor. The freshness of the salad paired well with the Quiche. Watermelon radishes on the salad also gave it a nice pop of color and crunch. The Quiche had a great flaky crust and light silky smooth custard filled with spinach and cheese. The beignets were amazing - soft, fluffy pillows of goodness covered with lots of powdered sugar. A order has 3 and they are quite big, good for sharing. Overall, Epicerie is great for brunch and catching up with friends! read more

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Situated in the Rosedale neighborhood, this cozy bistro offers up French-Louisiana fare with seasonal farm-to-table ingredients and a stunning pastry case. However, beyond aesthetics and perhaps their beloved "Mad Dog" pancakes (recently brought back on Thursdays only), I'm not sure I can say this place is worth visiting. Prices are steep and - while the ingredients are fresh and more unique - I found most of the food to be rather bland and the portions quite small. Beyond the pastries and sweets, I don't think the value is there. I would revisit solely for the pancakes and bakery items! Service was okay. We were seated promptly and things were brought out in a timely manner. Our server was kind enough to split our checks, but then ended up charging our cards to the wrong check. Since it was a less than $2 difference, I didn't say anything. Seemed like a careless mistake. For an iced latte, pancakes, and toast, plus tax and tip, it was almost $50. QUICK FACTS: - Parking? Yes, a small lot or street parking around the neighborhood. - Reservations? No, they operate on a first come, first served basis. - Outdoor seating? Yes, a cute patio area is available. FOOD & DRINK RATINGS: - "Mad Dog" pancakes (5/5): Recently brought back due to popular demand, these pancakes changed my life. So thick, fluffy, and perfectly golden. The butter is a godsend. It's sweet and creamy and so good! $16 for a stack of 3. - Snapper and crab toast (3/5): The bread was good, but everything on it lacked flavor. They piled an abnormal amount of parsley on it. Parsley to me is a garnish, not an herb I want mouthfuls of. I picked most of it off. The chives were nice but chopped too long, so difficult to eat. And the snapper/crab salad mixture had no flavor. Disappointing for $18. - Carbonara (3/5): This was just okay - I've had way better carbonara dishes. I liked that the noodles were thick, but nothing more. - Iced vanilla latte (3/5): Not terrible but not great. A little milkier than I'd like. I didn't finish mine. read more

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Finally made it to epicerie and it did not let down! Great service and setup, with a carry out station for those just picking up pastries. Great coffee using figure 8 beans, fresh baked biscuits and butter and homemade apple jam. The breakfast croissant sandwich was delicious, healthy serving of meat and the fluffiest eggs I've tried. The burger was also really well done. Will be back to try more read more

I've been a fan of this place for awhile, even before they kinda blew up and started getting (rightfully) noticed for their food. I still think their beignets are the best in the city. But my last visit was a bit disappointing. The main reason was the service. We were seated and helped by Madeline. After we were seated she came to give us water and "give us a few minutes". That few minutes was closer to 15 or 20 by my estimation. We watched as she went around to check on and help a few other tables around us (some who were even seated after us) while never coming back to check on us or to take our order. I know she saw us because she glanced at our table several times. On multiple occasions when she walked by us to grab a check or help a table next to us I was like "surely she'll stop by this time". Nope. It finally got to the point where we had to literally walk up to HER while she was standing around to tell her we were ready. She must have known we were not happy because for almost the rest of the entire meal we barely saw her again. Our food was brought out by other folks and a DIFFERENT server who was not ours was the one that came by to see how we were doing and if there was anything else we needed. Again, I know Madeline was around because we saw her checking up on her other tables, just not ours. We didn't see her again until the very end when it was time to get our check. The only reason I left a normal tip was because of the OTHER staff that helped us out that were perfectly lovely. Other small gripes: $21 for a modest size French onion soup that I ordered for an appetizer is absurd. My burger and fries was less than that. The food itself was good and everyone else enjoyed what they ordered. I'm sure I'll be back, but if the services continues to be at this level then that may change. read more

Came on a Monday for all you can eat mussels. My husband and son decided to not go that route so they ordered off the menu. For apps we got the melon, potato and fried squash. They have half off bottles on wine on Monday also. The wine and apps came out promptly and they were very good. This is where it gets dicey. It took forever for the entrees to come out. When I finished a bowl of mussels it took the waiter Brian FOREVER to come over to see if I needed a refill of mussels. At least a half hour between each bowl. He would just disappear to god knows where. We were there for 2 1/2 hours, I think this is a ridiculous amount of time for what we ordered. He never asked if we needed more wine, dessert or coffee. We had to ask twice for the check. The food was good but not sure I would go back because of the service. But I fault Brian for being so absent. If we had another waiter it would probably be a different experience. read more

A charming neighborhood bistro in the Rosedale area this French-inspired spot is the perfect place for a relaxed brunch or lunch. I visited on a relatively quiet weekday with a friend, and we thoroughly enjoyed the food, service, and ambiance. One thing you have to try here is the pastries and my personal favorite was the beignets which were perfectly sweet and delightfully airy. My friend ordered the quiche, and from the bite I had, it was pretty delicious. Everything paired nicely with the cappuccino I ordered, and they also offer an impressive selection of coffee and tea. They've got other tempting savory options too, like the burger and po' boy which I was definitely eyeing those. Parking is available, though I can imagine it might be a bit tight on a busy weekend, so just something to keep in mind. read more

épicerie - Beignets - Grocery Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I was so worried epicerie would be overrated, but to my pleasant surprise, it lived up to the hype! I will say, we went in the evening, so the pastries we got from the display seemed a little stale and weren't the best. But I imagine it being a lot better if you go earlier in the day when they're fresh! As for the food, I was a huge fan! My only complaint is that it's definitely pricey, especially for the portion sizes. The quiche was so delicious, so silky, so high quality! It literally jiggled when you moved the plate, that's how light and delicate it was. The salad was also really nice in delivering some acidity and freshness against the richness of the quiche. The pork shoulder was also a top favorite for me. The meat was so tender, and the fat inside was interspersed throughout, and not too jiggly that it felt like you were eating just mouthfuls of fat. The grits were so buttery, and probably the creamiest grits I've ever had. I thought the beignets were decent. Not best I've had, but still pretty good! I think I just prefer a breadier and fluffier beignet. But I do like that they provide honey to eat alongside it. We also tried the strawberry snail from the pastry case. Like stated earlier, it was a little stale just because we came later in the evening. But the flavors were good. And yeah, while expensive, the food was really good. And even just looking at the menu, there were so many other things I wanted to try. read more

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can-eat mussels and fries paired with half-price bottles of wine up to $100. It turns a regular Monday into a "we absolutely made the right decision" kind of night. The mussels are fresh and flavorful, the broths are so good you'll start using fries as utensils without a second thought, and the fries somehow disappear faster than the wine is poured. This is peak ladies dinner energy--relaxed, a little indulgent, and just chaotic enough where everyone swears they're "only having one glass" and nobody believes it. The conversation gets louder, the laughs get easier, and the vibes only get better as the night goes on. The staff is genuinely delightful--warm, attentive, and effortlessly on top of everything while making the whole experience feel easy and welcoming. By the end of it, the Monday blues are completely wiped away. And don't forget to take home some freshly made croissants, cookies, and pastries for tomorrow-you to appreciate. Epicerie is the kind of spot that turns Monday into a weekly tradition. Brilliant dining read more

épicerie - Grocery Near Me - Austin, Texas

Wonderful, the French inspired menu and exquisite pastries make épicerie a must go. Today's visit a lovely hamburger and fries made its way to the table. read more

épicerie - Cheeseburger and fries - Grocery Near Me - Austin, Texas

**One Star** I've given this place three chances, and each time the service has been consistently disappointing. The waitstaff comes across as rude and condescending, which makes it difficult to enjoy the meal regardless of the food quality. It's frustrating because I genuinely wanted to like this restaurant, but after three separate visits with the same experience, I can't recommend it. Life's too short to spend money somewhere that makes you feel unwelcome. read more

Well done épicerie, bravo. Where shall I begin? From the moment we entered we were greeted and seated at a window table. Beautiful morning light shone through. Thoughtful restaurant layout with ample seating. The display case of pastry's is placed in the dining area so if you're a visual person you can see exactly what you'll get. I did not order a meal but will be back to try other dishes outside of pastries. Spinach & Artichoke danish- delicate layers, flaky, filling is not too heavy, aromatic and just the right amount of cheese so you can taste the artichoke and beautifully toasted basil leaf too. Almond croissant almost has a grilled or smoke essence to it, which I appreciate. This is a very unique almond croissant more on the nutty warm side than your traditional sweet sugary almond extract flavor. Lemon poppyseed danish- ooooh baby this was the winner for me, but I am a sucker for anything lemon. What impressed me most is their ability to keep the pastry fresh and flaky without getting soggy from the curd, truly a masterpiece. A fun take on a lemon poppy seed muffin but puffy pastry style. Babkassant- this was probably my least favorite due to being too sweet and after all the home runs with above mentioned pastries this just didn't do it for me. My only qualm is the price, pricey but I'm willing to pay for the quality. Therefore, a special occasion place only because those sweets add up to a pretty penny real quick! read more

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Brunch food is just delightful. Ambiance was great as well. Customer service and interaction was excellent. They preferred customer preferences. The pastries were tasty. Breakfast croissant sandwich was mind blowing and best so far. read more

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One of the best restaurants in Austin, truly! I go there regularly and not only is All the food delicious, you can taste that they put love into it! Service is also great, Cam and friends (the bartenders are also great!!) have always been very kind and accommodating. If you have not been to Epicerie yet, you are not only missing out -- you haven't truly experienced Austin yet! read more

This beautiful cafe transported me to a European city! Our waiter was very patient as me and my friend took some time deciding what to order; there was just so many mouth watering options to choose from! I ended up getting the quiche, which was a generous portion and extremely well made. I would definitely get it again. I also tried my fitness beef pastrami sandwich, which blew my tastebuds away with the flavor. You can't fo wrong with either choice! Both the almond croissant and kougan aiman were also baked to perfection and not overly sweet. Overall, epicerie gets a 9/10 in my book! read more

épicerie - Almond croissant, kougan aiman, Beef Pastrami, Quiche - Grocery Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Had an excellent Sunday brunch here a few weekends ago. It was quite busy but we didn't need to wait for a table, even without a reservation around 10am. The coffee and pastries are a must get; you can order at your table or at the counter. There are plenty of sweet and savory options to choose from - would order both of mine again. The mushroom quiche was also very tasty and umami. I probably would skip the beignets next time, but only because it made us quite full! read more

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The pancakes were fantastic! Crispy edges, fluffy with great flavor! The service is what you'd expect, friendly & warm! read more

épicerie - "Mad Dog" Pancakes & beef tartar - Grocery Near Me - Austin, Texas

The place is buzzing and so nice and cute inside. We came on a Sunday morning and there wasn't a wait. The menu was small but sufficient. The portions are tiny though though so don't come hungry read more

épicerie - Carbonara - Grocery Near Me - Austin, Texas

It is so cute in here! We got in line right before I opened up on Saturday. The French onion soup was rich and savory, and the melted cheese was perfectly gooey, with a slight golden crust. The beignets were pillowy clouds of fried dough, dusted generously with powdered sugar. Light, fluffy, and just the right amount of sweetness--they were the perfect way to end the meal. Not a ton of parking spots in the lot. Great coffee too. read more

épicerie - French onion soup - Grocery Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Food was AMAZING!!! The pastries were so freaking good. I wish I had gotten more. Chai was so tasty! My mom loved the coffee!! The burger was so good omg! Great amount of food! Service was friendly:) Ambiance - super cute interior, small waiting area, bathrooms available for customers, and cute decor read more