Denny's

Gluten-free friendly

The new Shady Hollow location is fantastic! The shrimp and grits with chorizo is delicious! Their…read morebacon is thick and has great flavor. We will definitely be going again!

This was an awesome breakfast! We got a table right away and our server took our order right away…read more I got the Chile Rellenos and it was fantastic! The Chile was cooked beautifully and the fillings were gooey goodness! The coffee here was flavorful and I drank a bunch! Well worth the stop! Great food, great service!

Cheeky monkey, fried French toast, eggs Benedict and slab of bacon

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Phoebe's Diner

4.4(387 reviews)

9.1 mi

Established in 2017

Really good and dense but slightly too sweet for my taste. The service was good and the vibes were…read morenice.

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.

2.8 mi•Travis Heights, SoCo (S. Congress Ave.), Bouldin Creek, 78704 (South Austin)

Interior

-Badass Bacon & Eggs-

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The Toasty Badger

4.3(229 reviews)

Free parking

Outdoor seating

Great visit to Toasty Badger! The food was fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care…read more Lauren and Tory were friendly, attentive, and offered great recommendations that made the experience even better. We'll definitely be back!

The reels don't disappoint. The Toasty Badger is a solid five stars if I could I would give it 10!…read more We ordered the traditional breakfast two eggs, hash browns, sausage patty and sourdough bread. With two griddle cakes chocolate chip and blueberry. The griddle cakes were the star, the moon and the sun. Every bite was soft, fluffy and vanillas flavored with just the right crisp. Now I would say no matter if chocolate chip or blueberry the griddle cake will hit. The eggs were perfectly cooks, hash browns crispy and cubed. Yes cubed. The sausage patty was so yummy. The sourdough bread though was perfection. Crisped, buttered and flavorful. Take the crew order something different and share! I can't wait to go back and try the French toast. Toasty Badger is filled with nostalgia and just good vibes. Everyone was so nice, kind and genuinely in a great mood. We sat inside but if it's beautiful when you visit sit outside.

1.5 mi•Clarksville, Downtown

Retro Old Austin Feel

Late Night Dining

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24 Diner

3.6(2.2k reviews)

Came on a Wed evening and it was pretty empty. For a second I thought they weren't open since there…read morewere no cars in the parking lot. When I walked in I as greeted and sat right away with drink order taken. They dropped the ice tea and gave me a few to decide what to order. Debated between the chicken fried chicken or chicken pot pie. They recommended the pot pie as the chicken fried chicken was quite large and more for volume vs the pot pie being a classic nostalgic dish. I got the pot pie and added a side of mashed potato's and gravy. Yum! The pot pie was decent, I would have preferred a piping hot temp wise, but it was alright. The puff pastry was massive on top and I broke into layers. The mashed potatoes were good and the gravy? Boy, that was the star of the show. I ate wayyyy more potatoes than needed cause that gravy is amazing! Overall place was clean and well lit. Music varied with soft rock mostly playing.

I ordered the eggs hash and a tea. It came with fruit which was old and stale. The main dish itself…read morewas blah and I did leave half. The location is perfect though and the waiter was very sweet and attentive. I would come back and try a different dish because it was a really typical diner type

Cool mid-century modern decor, beautiful boyfriend's arm & his mimosa, with bar seating in the background

Veggie Burger

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Outside

Phoebe's Diner

4.6(958 reviews)

0.9 mi•Downtown

Gluten-free friendly

We're out of staters so we wanted Texas experience. Super…read morecute retro diner vibe, courteous staff. Killer cocktail ideas...too early for us. We both wanted the masa cakes. He had chorizo hash and I had maggu I wish I had the correct spelling.

We really enjoyed the experience overall! The diner had several unique flavor combinations and…read moreplenty of interesting options to try. We ordered a variety of items, and the standout favorites were definitely the brussel sprouts and the fried chicken served with the chicken and grits - both were absolutely delicious. The chicken caesar wrap was good, but the dressing being served on the side took away a bit from the full caesar wrap experience since it was difficult to evenly add the dressing while eating. Service was great, and there were so many friendly staff faces throughout the visit which made the atmosphere feel welcoming and enjoyable. Would definitely come back to try more menu items!

Fried chicken and grits with a fried egg over medium

Eggs Benedict & corn bread

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Paperboy East

4.5(1.4k reviews)

0.6 mi•East Austin

Free parking

Thank you to Hannah who made our last stop in Austin one to remember. From the recommendations to…read morethe hospitality, our brunch was one to remember because of Hannah. I had the classic breakfast but subbed the wedges either the cheddar hash browns

Such a cute place for brunch. I been wanting to try this place since the last time I was in Austin…read more I'm glad I got to try it this time. This place does get busy due to how popular the place is. They don't take reservations, so you have to there to put yourself on the waitlist. While you wait you can order a drink. We didn't since there were other coffee shops I wanted to try. Since everything looked so good on the menu, we asked our waitress what's the most popular. He recommended the chicken & biscuits, cinnamon toast, & the b.e.c sandwich. I ended up getting the b.e.c. sandwich & it was yummy. The sesame challah bun was soft & toasty. The bacon was smoky & crispy. The bacon, pimiento cheese, jalapeño jam, sunny egg, & arugula in the sandwich was the perfect combination for a breakfast sandwich. The potato wedges that it was served with were crispy, well seasoned, & not salty as all. My boyfriend ordered the chicken & biscuit & it was yummy as well. The chicken was crispy & juicy. Paired with the hot honey made it better. The biscuit was fluffy, but I wished it was more buttery. Overall, everything was so good. I'm definitely gonna try the cinnamon toast & other foods the next time I'm in Austin.

Bar seat/ kitchen view

Classic breakfast plate

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Delicious Almond Horchata

Moonshine Grill

4.4(6.4k reviews)

1.0 mi•Downtown

Came here with a large 25 person group all from out of town and it exceeded expectations. Our…read morewaitress McKenna was super sweet and gave great recommendations. Since we ordered basically one of everything - here are our recommendations. Appetizers GET THIS: 1. Corn dog shrimp (think shrimp tempura) - light, flavorful, crunchy YUM 2. Cathead biscuits NOT THAT: 1. Street corn queso dip not a favorite for our table. The cheese tasted thick and plastic like... Velveeta vibes... not much flavor Meals GET THIS: 1. Hangar Steak 2. Creole shrimp & grits 3. Chicken fried steak Not that: 1. Horseradish crusted salmon - I didn't try it but the two people who ordered at our table were disappointed and wished they would've gotten one of the above Desserts GET THIS: 1. Bread pudding was delicious! Not overly sweet & the added white chocolate gives it that dazzle dazzle 2. Chocolate Espresso Brownie - perfection NOT THAT: 1. Banana cream pudding. This was a no for the table because it was over the top sweet (I think because of the added butterscotch) 2. Peanut Butter Mousse Pie super super thick & sweet. Didn't taste much other than PB - it was like eating a giant spoonful of it and trying to swallow.

We had a group here for dinner and were excited to try it, due to reviews. The ambience is lively,…read moreloud, and buzzy. Looked super fun. Service was good, no issues there. Friendly staff overall. The food fell flat for almost all of us. The salads were fresh and good. However, the ribs were below average. Cornbread was stale and not tasty. Biscuits tasted more like firm bread and not at all flaky/soft. That seemed weird to all of us. Chicken fried steak was soggy and not crispy. Drinks were ok. Not quite sure why the food was subpar, but there were 10 of us who all agreed we wouldn't return for food. There is a swanky little cozy speakeasy in the basement that may be good? We didn't try that.

Garlic appetizer

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Jewboy Burgers

4.6(1.7k reviews)

2.6 mi

I've driven by this place so many times and had an hour to spare between appointments and was…read morehungry, so stopped in. I didn't feel like a burger though so I got the Classic Coney hotdog which is full of Detroit style chili (thick meat chili with no beans), and loaded with red onions and shredded cheddar cheese, then topped with mustard. It was delicious and filling. It Truly was like a dog you'd get at a Coney's in Detroit, MI. IYKYK. Then I heard you had to try the latke here, so I got Bubbe's OG Latkes which is 2 round thick potato pancakes! It came with sour cream and Smutz smoky aoli sauce on the side. I tried it both ways and it was good. But really it was best with that cold creamy sour cream that goes so well with the potato flavor. They also have great drinks which are refillable for free while you dine in. And I love the chill vibe and decor. Great artwork and old photos. Very funky! I was a big fan of their sandwich restaurant on Burnet (which closed), so I'm glad I finally got to check out this spot! Great place!!

The burger names are classic! That was a draw. Sadly, I made the mistake of ordering the chicken…read morethigh burger- yuk! It was stringy and tough. I will definitely try them again if the opportunity arises because the staff were super cool and friendly. The place is decorated with humorous articles and artwork! Fun to read.

2.6 mi•Bouldin Creek, So-Fi (S. 1st St. District), 78704 (South Austin)

Interior seating

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Outdoor seating

Bouldin Creek Cafe

4.5(3.1k reviews)

The food was amazing. It was a bit of a wait, but totally worth it. The staff was very polite and…read morecorteous.

Food Get the blueberry corn bread. It was so good and we…read morehad to get two. Hopefully your dining companions do not drown in butter like mine did. They have plenty of vegan options and the menu is fully vegetarian. The pasta was so good and the burger was great. Cornbread was the highlight of the menu. Service Fast and friendly service. Our server managed a few tables on top of what we think was a large bachelorette party. It is Austin after Ambiance Got seated on their outdoor covered patio. I like that they have a buzzer when your table is ready. There will likely be a line, but there are places to sit down and WiFi while you wait

2.6 mi•SoCo (S. Congress Ave.), Bouldin Creek, 78704 (South Austin)

Center room

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Purple Cloud

Magnolia Cafe South

3.8(2k reviews)

Have had this on the list for awhile and really wanted breakfast food. Sooo, here I am. This place…read moredef has a vibe and is unique very Austin. Got parking right in front around 9 pm on a Wed. Upon entry was greeted by Melissa and sat in her section. The decor is very diner type with low, cozy booths and few tables and chairs. Not too big of a space and not sure if there is more seating elsewhere. Anyhoo, coffee was good and I got the Royal toast and a single pancake with eggs, and sausage. Ample amount of food and def had take away box. Everything was tasty and the buttermilk pancake was amazing with just syrup. Melissa was kind enough to provide little cups to take syrup home along with the tael away container. They had a daily special and a board above the kitchen with other items. Really wanted to try a slice of pie ( TX Pie Co) but seems a bit outta line with what I already ordered. Maybe next time.

We had a double awful experience. I picked my wife up at the airport at 10 PM after her six-hour…read moreflight. I hadn't eaten since breakfast. We were both starving and this place is open 24/7. I drove by it for 20 years on the way to Avenue Barber Shop. I wanted shredded beef tacos but couldn't get them without cilantro so I chose shredded beef enchiladas (with an $8!) side of chips and salsa. My wife ordered scrambled eggs, bacon and home fries. She requested soft eggs, as she always does because too many places overcook them. The chips and salsa arrived. I was immediately disappointed. The menu said "we make our own chips." They were thick and yellow and appeared to be run-of-the-mill, out-of-a-bag chips. I prefer the thin white ones. I took one bite of salsa, and that was one bite too many. Cumin. I pushed it all aside. Cumin doesn't belong in salsa. (Sorry. I grew up in the Rio Grande Valley.) My enchiladas came with black beans, and there was cumin in them. Cumin is overused and abused in most restaurants. I couldn't eat them. The rice was good but the chipotle sauce on the enchiladas was not. I scraped most of the sauce off and ate one enchilada, mainly because I just needed something in my stomach. We were still 45 miles from home. I pushed my plate away. I also ordered coffee. One sip of that was all I could stand. Too weak for me. It gets worse, much worse. My wife's eggs were barely cooked. She asked the waiter for some cooked eggs. He took her plate and returned about four minutes later. The eggs were still not cooked. She tried another bite but couldn't eat them. Her bacon was tough as a boot and not chewable. The home fries were average, but by the time her plate arrived at our table for the second time, they were cold. I pulled my card out waiting for our excellent server to return. He asked how everything was (he had to notice two plates still covered with food) and we politely told him. I ate one enchilada and some rice. My wife had two bites of egg and two bites of potato. He apologized and handed me the check. $65. Nothing comped and nothing adjusted. A manager should've been summoned. How does a place like this have any customers? It was our first and last visit.