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    Cafe 290 Manor

    3.5 (338 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Christian R.

    04/2025 - My wife and I came in for the first time on a Sunday afternoon, around 11 AM. The cafe has a small parking lot with some available space along the street on the side of it, by the tire shop. It was very busy at this time, with a lot of parties waiting in- and outside the restaurant. We got our name on a waitlist and waited about 20 minutes. When we were sat our waitress greeted us pretty quickly and we got our order in. I loved reading the small history portion on the menu/table. It was cool to know how long the building had been around and what it was previously used for. Unfortunately the rest of our dining experience went downhill after sitting down. Shortly after placing our order our waitress came to our table and told us the kitchen was running behind and it might be a "little longer than usual" to get our food. At that initial comment we felt fine about it and were willing to wait. 10 minutes went by and eventually an HOUR went by. We decided to stick it out only because there aren't many other brunch or breakfast places in the Manor area (aside from CGs) and we weren't wanting to leave and wait again somewhere else. The issue we had was it seemed our waitress was avoiding us throughout that hour we were waiting. She never dropped by to give us an update or just say anything out of courtesy. The food finally comes out, I ordered basic--hash browns, eggs, bacon and some pancakes. Our waitress sets it on the table, I start cutting stuff up only to find it is ICE COLD. We willingly, without complaint, waited an hour for this food, and it's cold. Nope. Frustrated, I called the waitress over and she took my plate and said she'd get them on it right away. Thankfully the new plate came out on the fly and yes, it was warm. At the end of the day the "basic" options were mediocre. Will opt for just cooking at home next time. We'd always passed the Cafe on our way home and really wanted to try it. We have and unfortunately given this experience we won't be back any time soon. It's been around for a very long time, and I can appreciate its history, but wouldn't recommend it for anyone looking for a quality meal.

    House salad. Togo
    Christina G.

    I usually order grubhub for breakfast from Cafe 290, but today I needed a late lunch, so I stopped by. The servers are always super friendly and helpful. I wanted something light and easy, so I ordered The chicken salad sandwich and side salad, it was really good. They make the chicken salad fresh in house and it was light and healthy. I can't have raw onion.And I was really happy that this chicken salad did not have raw onion. The housemaid chips are really good too. My go to orders are typically the big breakfast with hot cakes or breakfast. Tacos and the boyfriend always gets the grilled pork chop breakfast plate.

    Aleta N.

    Came in here for breakfast at 11am on a Sunday and we're able to get sat immediately. The staff were super friendly and were happy to make recommendations to us. The food was exactly the kind of hearty breakfast diner meal that we were craving. Delicious and comforting. The vibe was very classic Americana and I think that it was a perfect cohesive combo with the menu and staff. Will be coming back here for more fried pickles!

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    Mackenzie D.

    stopped in on our way out of town & very happy with everything! the food was delicious, can't recommend then fried okra & mac n cheese enough. service was great & loved the true cafe vibe.

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    13 years ago

    Although the chicken fried has gotten smaller over the years....it's still the best in or around Austin.

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    11 years ago

    This place rocks since the new owners took over. We live in Austin and this was well worth the trip.

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    10 years ago

    Great fish today on the express menu..And the meatloaf looked good!! Everything was quick with no wait

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    10 years ago

    Excellent service and food even though they were short handed and it was the Sunday afternoon lunch rush. We will be back!

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    Delicious! The fried chicken sandwich & pies are off the hook!

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    The service there is one of the best i've ever experienced. Super friendly and attentive staff! Great food and affordable!

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    10 years ago

    The cafe has great specials each work day and their fried green tomatoes are the best I have ever had!

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    Get their fried shrimp and hush puppies! So good! My go to…read more Such a friendly local establishment, love coming here for lunch, close to my work. They have weekly specials on the board. Sit in the covered patio and enjoy the nice property in the back.

    I had to go to Manor for a job, I asked my client for lunch recommendation, and they recommended…read moreGood Luck Grill. I could see it was popular based upon the parking lot and the building and grounds appeared to be well cared for. Inside, you place your order at a counter shared with the kitchen. My order taker was well spoken and articulate. The menu had quite a selection but my client advised me to do the catfish. I settled on the catfish basket but, if I get the chance to return, I'll go with one of their dinner plates. The dining area is decorated really well -- you can tell they give the place a lot of attention. The bathrooms were a bit small but clean and all new fixtures. What's that music I hear playing? Johnny Cash? Oh yeah -- I'm in a good place. If you get the catfish, watch your first bite because boy howdy it comes out HOT! My fish was cooked to perfection and unbelievably light and flakey. The basket included some very tasty fries as well. It was more than I could put away so I brought about 1/3 of the meal home. My only wish would be for better flatware because they only provide light duty plastic. Not enough of a bother to lose a star though. I'd go back anytime I'm in Manor.

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    Really disappointing experience from a place we have supported for years…read more We have lived in the neighborhood since 2019 and have been to Colleen's many times. This visit started off well. A manager kindly helped seat us at the last table that could fit a high chair, and our server was perfectly pleasant. Then we watched an older Uber Eats driver ask for an update on an order after being told it would be ready in five minutes. More than ten minutes later, when he checked again, the assistant manager was openly rude and dismissive. He told the driver he could not make the kitchen move any faster and then said, "Why don't you leave and come back then if you're in such a hurry." That interaction was bad enough that we canceled our food order, paid for our drinks, and left. When asked why, I explained exactly what we had witnessed. The response: "Don't worry about that, he's just an Uber driver." That told us everything we needed to know. We do not want to support a business where management treats people that way and then defends it. We will not be back. John, you should be ashamed of yourself.

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    Stopped by Phoebe's Diner while in Austin for business because I didn't want another boring hotel…read morebreakfast. Googled the best breakfast spots near me, and Phoebe's popped up. Glad it did. The menu isn't huge, but honestly that's usually a good sign -- focus on doing a smaller menu really well instead of serving 94 mediocre things and a sad waffle. I ordered the Bad Ass Bacon & Eggs plate. It came with thick-cut bacon, 2 eggs, hash brown casserole, wheat toast, and smoked salsa. Bacon - 9/10 This wasn't your average thin breakfast bacon. Thick-cut, almost pork belly style, with killer flavor and very meaty. Eggs - 9/10 Cooked perfectly and tasted fresh. Simple, but done right. Hash Brown Casserole - 8/10 Different than what I expected, but in a good way. Unique flavor and a great addition to the plate. Salsa - 7/10 Very homemade style salsa with a smoky flavor. Different, but really good. Atmosphere - 9/10 Loved the vibe. Cozy atmosphere, great music, and just an overall comfortable place to sit and enjoy breakfast. If this place was closer to home, I'd eat here often. Service - 10/10 Excellent service. Christy H. was friendly, attentive, and on point the whole time. Overall - 9/10 Definitely a must-try breakfast spot in Austin. They currently have four locations, and after eating here, it's easy to see why.

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