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    Austin Diner

    3.2 (368 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Deborah L.

    I came here on a Monday morning so we got seated right away. The look inside is very old-timey classic diner. The menu has some good offerings, but we went with a kids meal and biscuits with sausage gravy. The food temp was good and everything tasted okay. Not extremely memorable but filling and enjoyable. We appreciated the pickle spear that came with the chicken tenders and fries.

    Tessa F.

    Food was meh- restaurant was kind of disorganized and dirty. There were so many employees standing around chatting but somehow service was minimal. For example they never cleared our plates away after we finished and never asked how food was after it came to the table. Bathroom had a toilet seat that was about to fall off and two broken paper towel dispensers. Trash cans were heaped up. But then when we got our bill- we were up charged 2.49 for fries on a kids meal. Also charged 2.70 for using a credit card. We left feeling like the prices didn't match the value.

    Yummy yummy
    Lana M.

    Quick service with a smile. Really cost typical Mexican American diner with a variety of options

    Longhorn Skillet and banana nut pancakes
    Carrie M.

    We appreciated the classic diner vibes and good prices for Austin. The food was just okay, but we had a good time. I was happy with how big the portions were without the high prices. I ordered the Longhorn skillet, while my friend ordered the banana nut pancakes. We were both not impressed by the banana nut pancakes. They did not taste as good as the name sounded. I realized after receiving my skillet that I should have asked for no gravy. The menu did say "smothered in sausage gravy," so I should have considered that. It was such a huge, thick layer of gravy. It wasn't a big deal as I could scrape it all off to the side, but it was just an unpleasant sight to see. The meat (I think it was bacon) was sooooooo salty. I thought the rest of the skillet was really good though. I liked the eggs, vegetables, and potatoes. The pancake tasted somewhat bland and was not fluffy. The service was good.

    Coffee and water

    Stopped in to try this place out from a friend's recommendation. I ordered from the breakfast menu and had a Veggie Omelet. The food was pretty good. I added pepper and just a pinch of salt from the shakers. The Omelet was the best. The coffee was good. The service was real good. Everyone of the staff seemed to fit well together moving the patrons in and out smoothly. The ambiance is diner style. No frills just the basics but in good condition. There is bar and booth seating. Parking wasn't an issue either. Thank you Austin Diner for a nice experience! I will be back.

    The California Omlette
    Chris P.

    If you're looking for an authentic old school diner experience this is the spot! I really love their French toast and my fiancee got The California Omlette which came with really good grits! Servers are really nice and attentive! Also can't beat the price, you're not going to get hit with a crazy bill for a "diner experience" like at some other places, names I won't mention.

    Hayley S.

    Come hungry! The food is tasty for being classed as diner food. The waitresses that were working when we went were working together rather than have separate sections, which made wait time seem shorter than other places. The 50s style is fun and they have old appliances as decoration, which is pretty cool. We'll definitely be back!

    Geoff R.

    Perfectly fine but nothing special. Big menu, typical of good ol' diners, and good solid diner food. Nice decor with a bit-fake retro look, and comfy but old seating. Very friendly service, and loved hearing the crew shouting and laughing in the back.

    Migas, refried beans, seasoned roasted potatoes (home fries), tortillas
    Kim C.

    First time trying this place and it did not disappoint. There's something on the menu for everyone! I had the Migas which had my preferred finely chopped onion & jal. Not big or chunky. Home fries = potato chunks seasoned & roasted. Hubby had Laura's Big Time plate. It had a little bit of everything- 3 eggs, bacon, sausage, hash browns and pancakes. People working gave us a nice, genuine vibe - very welcoming. My introverted, quiet hubby said while we were leaving- I feel like I've made new friends and have a new place-:) We sat at the bar area and saw all the food being delivered. Next on our list to try are the onion rings-big & seasoned with light crispy batter. The California Skillet looks incredible! The burgers & sandwiches were big & fresh looking. But then again we're always happy with breakfast foods & they have everything!

    Eggs bacons and Jake cake with pancakes add on top
    Tina D.

    A normal diner, but the food is good. I got the Jake's cake that had cottage cheese baked into it with ginger flavor. I also add banana as a topping. Chorimigas was delicious too! There's free parking.

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    Amazing place with spectacular diner food and awesome staff. Nostalgic 9150s feel. My son and entire family love it!

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    If you're looking for a great home cooked meal the meatloaf on Monday's are delicious

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    The Diner's orange juice was not very good, and food was undercooked (pancake has egg in it still) and pricey

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    French Fries - excellent
    French Fries - excellent
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    3.4 mi
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    Cured Hiramasa
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    We arrived for lunch, and were seated right away. The restaurant was not at all crowded, which was…read morea bit surprising since other times it's been sooo full... we noticed the floor was very sticky by our table- the table was a bit sticky too, so they cleaned it again and were given the menus. New items! How exciting: I had not been here for a couple of months. This time I decided to try their matcha- it comes topped with a chocolate pistachios cream (this was a bit too much for me, my daughter liked it) and the matcha was also too sweet for me, but very flavorful. For our main dish I ordered the shrimp and grits, and my daughter ordered biscuits and gravy. My dish had 4 small shrimp (which I ate) a lot of anduille sausage bits, and a lot of flavorful sauce over these soupy cheesy grits that was not what I expected. It was served as a "soup" with a spoon. There was some toasted bread on the side of the bowl. While everything was very flavorful, I did not like the soupy consistence, it was unexpected for me. My daughter's biscuits and gravy, on the other hand, needed more gravy... she liked the dish but she felt her gravy was too little for the serving. Then she also ordered a half order (1) pancake with cinamon roll French toast and we took that home. It had good flavor! Overall, I enjoyed the food, the flavors were good, the prices have definitely gone up a LOT. 3 stars for good flavor as expected- but I was not "blown away"... but yes of course I would come again! Enjoy!

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    Bar is open
    Brunch Short Ribs
    Brunch Short Ribs
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