This was my third time coming to galaxy cafe and it did not disappoint. For all my people that work downtown Austin, this restaurant is located about 15mins from the capital. I've gotten the fish wrap, and the veggie burger the few times I've been and they are both great for lunch and nice sized portions! The best side they have in my opinion is their Mac n cheese! So creamy and cheesy! The restaurant has a modern take on a classic American 50s diner that is very simply done in the best way! read more

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Went to Galaxy Cafe for a casual dinner and had the spicy chicken sandwich with sweet potato fries and both were excellent. The chicken had a really crunchy batter without being greasy, and the ciabatta tasted fresh. The fries were crispy and not overly salted. My dining companions split a pasta dish and instead of just handing them an extra plate, the kitchen actually split the pasta for them and gave each person their own piece of bread. That kind of attention feels thoughtful and rare, especially for a counter service spot. They have a nice selection of iced teas including herbal tea and flavored green tea, plus beer and soda. It feels like more of a brunch / lunch place but it works for dinner too. This isn't a place where you come away saying "you have to order this one thing." It's more that everything is done well across the menu, which makes it easy to come back and try something different next time. I can't speak to the other locations, but this one was great. read more

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Today I decided to give Galaxy Cafe a whirl for the first time since it's close to where we live. It's self serve where you grab a menu and decide what you want and place an order with the cashier. Three menus: main, breakfast and gluten free. The restaurant is spacious with parties of all sizes: 1, 2, 4, 8 and 20. The wall design is abstract and modern, which I was pleasantly surprised by. I chose avocado toast, one of my favorite breakfast foods. The top of the avocado toast was good...a bit spicey. The bread, Swiss muesli, was very hard and I gave up on the bread after trying to cut one piece. The oatmeal chocolate chip cookie was very good. Firm on the outside and soft on the inside with melted chocolate chips inside. I will definitely stop by to get one of these cookies. This restaurant is family oriented. You can tell they have a number of regulars. The noise level is pretty high as I could hear the conversation of a group across the restaurant. I may come back and try another menu item. read more

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What a great find! This little brunch spot was perfect for us this Sunday morning. We didn't want a long line, and the free-style here is to go place your order at the register first, then you get a number, pick up your glass to get your drinks and sit at your chosen table until the food is magically delivered in a few minutes. Perfect! We read from the varied menu es (they have 3) before going up to the register to place our order. We were there around 10:30 and there was no line, but around 11 am the line started forming, so get there early, although I have to say that it moved quick. The food arrived also fast, and it was tasty!! I enjoyed an avocado toast with egg and bacon: yum! We also ordered a steak chimichurri wrap: super juicy and delicious came with fries, and an egg spinach jalapeño with extra steak wrap that was also yummy... no complaints. Had a pleasant fun brunch and off we went to continue our Austin adventure! read more

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Great food but only 4 stars cause they are always running late when i go take out. They are fantastic though when my office orders catering from this location though. read more

A couple of friends and I went here for dinner because one of us is gluten-free, and they have a large gluten-free menu. You order at a counter and the staff brings the food out. We each tried a different entree. I had the salmon sriracha tacos which were really good and not too spicy. One friend tried the elotes chicken tacos which she said were very spicy. The third friend tried the salmon dinner, and she really liked it. Our only issue was that the restaurant was kind of dark, especially after sunset, and needed more lighting. read more

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Liked the fact they have gf and vegan choices , each location is set up differently and decorated differently, mostly nice staff and price is fair, been to different locations and had lemonade and strawberry cupcakes and gf bread with mushrooms avocado rice dry burgers vegan choice , sweet potatoes side, think that the mushroom need more flavor and rice burgers ingredients need more flavor it's always dry in the sides . Tomatoes are ok mostly read more

I ordered the Roasted Veggie Buddha Bowl, which is vegan as-is. I asked about the dressing and the person about the counter was quick to open a binder that showed all ingredients, which I appreciated. This is definitely a local spot and not very cutesy/trendy like many popular Austin places, but it's a good place for a more classic breakfast or lunch option. read more

Galaxy Cafe - Roasted Veggie Buddha Bowl - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

We ate twice this week at Galaxy Cafe on Mesa for two major reasons. First the Fried Chicken Street Corn Tacos were absolutely amazing, They were excellent both times. Second, I had the pleasure of having Nico take my order both times. This was unexpected as I remembered him from the first time. He is very nice and knows customer service. He is a prime reason for coming even if I didn't expect to see him again. Nico deserves a raise I cannot wait until he takes our order again! He is a Super Star! read more

We like Galaxy Cafe. We usually meet some friends there every other week or so. I like their pancake breakfast and their lumberjack wrap. There sweet potato fries are excellent too. The times we go there the crowd is never too loud and all children are well-behaved. I'm a bit disappointed that some breakfast items are no longer available like some of the omlets, for example. We will continue to go there on a regular basis. read more

The food is so good here. I get the chimichurri wrap with mac n cheese everytime. I always order thrpugh doordash and my orders are always speedy! read more

Took forever. I ordered online I put in big bold letters to not use black pepper and the steak and salmon were covered in it. Way too Spicey They would have been good if not for that. The last few times I've eaten there and had an egg and a wrap there everything was spicy and full of pepper. Even the quiche didn't used to be is now spicy and full of pepper. People can add their own. read more

This is my first time at Galaxy Café. I was quite intrigued with their variety of offerings on their menu. I decided to try the galaxy bowl. I appreciated their choice of ingredients but think it wasn't as carefully crafted. The sweet potatoes had not been peeled, and the kale was served in quite a large piece that it was difficult to eat. The other ingredients were a little too overcooked. Everybody was pleasant and I appreciated the large dining room or option to sit outside. I will try it one more time to give it a fair shot. read more

Staff were very friendly and welcoming. As first time patrons they gave us the quick rundown on ordering and the food. My wife and I both ordered wraps and both were amazing and fairly priced. Would definitely recommend. read more

Love breakfast here on the weekends. Nice relaxed "cosmic" atmosphere and excellent plates and hot beverages! The owner and staff are kind and helpful! read more

Had the Zocalo Bowl and it was delicious! Fresh ingredients, generous portion and full of flavor. The service was outstanding! Love the local vibe. The ambiance is comfortable and clean. It was a quiet place and would be a great place to study/work but the lighting is terrible. Maybe little table lamps for evening dining. I'm sure it's great in the day time. read more

Galaxy Cafe - Zocalo bowl!! Yummmm! - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

Just so happened to be in the neighborhood and was looking for a place to eat and found a Galaxy Café. I had the Galaxy Fish Wrap with a side of fruit. I am so glad I got to taste this amazing wrap. I don't think there is any other wrap that can compare to this wrap. The fish was fresh and the batter was crispy and the cabbage slaw complemented it perfectly. I had it on a spinach wrap. I don't think that changes the flavor much but it made it look a little bit prettier. The fruit was pretty cool as it was not your regular fruit cup. I don't live in Austin so I won't be here often. I did say I wish they had one closer to me. I definitely would love to go back and try all of their dishes. For some reason, I got the feeling that their coffee is amazing as I saw a lot of people getting it with their lunch. The dining area was really nice and comfortable and there were all sorts of people having lunch there. read more

Galaxy Cafe - Galaxy Fish Wrap - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

I tried the bacon chicken Gluten Free sandwich. The sandwich was good and tasty. I did not know what to expect. The service was wonderful and helpful. The restaurant is quiet and a nice place to relax. I enjoyed my meal. read more

Great food at a reasonable price, which is hard to find these days. Only downside is there isn't enough seating which can cause backups because it can get crowded quickly. read more

Preferred over door dash while I was in town on a business trip. The food was really good, delivered hot and fresh, and in time. Will definitely come back if I'm ever in the Austin area. read more

Galaxy Cafe - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

Got food to-go from Galaxy Cafe upon a recommendation from my boyfriend, who has a gluten sensitivity and often orders from there because of their GF options. I got the Grilled Chicken Chipotle Wrap (in a spinach can wrap) with a side of mac and cheese. The chicken had a super nice smoky taste to it and the wrap had excellent flavors, seemed healthy and filling at the same time. The Mac and cheese wasn't phenomenal but hit the spot. I also tried some of my boyfriend's order of the whipped sweet potatoes and I don't know how I've gone this long without eating mashed sweet potato - it was very velvety and delicious! Since we had a carry out order, I can't comment on the overall ambiance of the cafe, but it's in a very unassuming strip mall without much going on on the outside. Nevertheless, I think the food is decent enough to pay a visit. Only reason I took a star off is I think it's a *bit* on the pricey side (nearly $16 for my wrap and side) but overall very impressed with the quality and taste of their food. Will be back! read more

Locally owned & operated, with an eye on sourcing fresh produce locally and serving hormone/antibiotic-free proteins. In short, a trusted dining companion, easy to swing in for counter service or take-out. I've recently rediscovered their Zocalo Buddha Bowl, reminiscent of a Southwestern salad but more wholesome with brown rice and beans as a base, much more filling. The homemade tomatillo and avocado dressing is light and tangy, making this bowl right for any time of day or season. I love their friendly staff, and consideration to serving many local products (Richard's Rainwater! Local brews!), alongside gluten-free options including *pastries.* read more

Galaxy Cafe is one of those places where I'm guaranteed to get a quick tasty meal. It's not fine dining by any means and you have to line up to order but the food, especially the bowls, are healthy and if you have a thing for warm "salads" then you'll definitely love the Buddha bowls. I usually get the Galaxy Buddha Bowl because the kale is just warm enough to still be a little crunchy, which I love. My brother got the Bleu Cheese Bacon Burger, deconstructed (don't ask me why lol) and Sweet Potato Fries, which he loved. I tend to go here occasionally, for quick lunches, and see myself going back. I think it's one of those places where everyone should try at least once. read more

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Super cute interior and welcoming team. Lots of parking! Food was delicious and came out fast! I got the featured bowl and a friend got a regular menu bowl and both were great! read more

Been going here since I was little. Great little spot, lots of memories, great atmosphere and the people are polite. Know the owners and are very fond of this cafe. read more

I ordered the night before for an 11:00 am pickup the next day through the Yelp app using GrubHub and it was relatively simple to do! At around 9:40 am that morning, I received a call as the gluten free soy sauce they use for their gf Buddha Bowl sauce never arrived and they didn't have anything. Instead, they left me a tahini sauce and olive oil in the bag as a substitute, which I appreciated although I would have also loved having the regular sauce. Pickup was easy and everything was ready to go when I arrived - the only thing I recommend for them to change is automatically including silverware in the to-go bags or at least asking to ensure someone does/doesn't need any utensils when they pick up their food. I was heading to a picnic with a friend and while I had double checked to make sure I have utensils, she did not and we had to share mine. The food itself was pretty tasty and I especially appreciated having extra mushrooms, as requested. While I wasn't absolutely blown away by the food (although that could likely have been the sauce fiasco (I went with the tahini and it was good but not amazing!)), I would come back here again. I especially appreciated all of the labels on gluten free items which makes me feel a lot more confident in my food! read more

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I got bad food poisoning after ordering food from Galaxy Cafe. The manager assured me this would be taken care of. After three weeks later and many follow-up calls, they can not do anything about it. The restaurant should have taken the steps to let me know how to follow-up instead of waiting until it's too late to receive a refund. Instead, they strung me along. Now, I'll report this to my credit card company. read more

This location has chintzy service compared to the Brodie location. I ordered a gluten free burger and chocolate tarte to go. No utensils, ketchup, mustard or mayonnaise packets were included. We even tipped 20% on a to go order. Cheap. However their gluten free chocolate torte is to die for. read more

Pretty quick breakfast - no wait to order, and quick to get food out. Had the macchiato (Starbucks style) with caramel and chocolate and the French breakfast with ciabatta and fruit. Both were fresh and delicious. read more

Galaxy Cafe - French Breakfast and Caramel and Chocolate Macchiato (Starbucks style) - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

Breakfast bowl was great! Could have used a little pepper, but I'll admit I didn't use the salsa that came with it. Points for having a gluten-free menu! The galaxy iced coffee was well-made, good flavor. Perhaps could have used a little whipped cream? I will say that nothing was explained, there were a few odd choices as to how service worked. We were handed empty glasses and expected to work out what to do with them ourselves, and there was nothing but salt and pepper on the tables, no sugar, ketchup, etc. But the food was pretty good, and service very efficient! I'd definitely return if I were able, atmosphere was friendly and intimate. read more

We've only eaten the Buddha bowls at Galaxy Cafe and always to go. We've tried them all and they're all really good. Lots of nicely cooked ingredients. I lean towards the Roasted Veggie Buddha Bowl with salmon. It's a good sized salmon portion that is cooked nicely, not dry. The lemon tahini dressing is delicious. The bowls are huge. I sometimes eat half for dinner and save half for lunch the next day. The orders come out quickly. With the salmon, they end up costing $15-$20. Seems expensive but typical these days and worth it to us. read more

Galaxy cafe is just around the corner from me so it's extremely convenient, especially with their new curbside setup. That being said, I don't know that I would frequent here much if it were not so convenient. While Galaxy offers many healthier options which I appreciate, many of their dishes are often bland or taste like something you could make at home. I do also feel their prices are a bit inflated. You can get similar dishes at Modern Market for less. If you're looking for healthy, convenient, reliable, and variety, this is the place. If you're looking for stellar dishes that stay on your mind for days after or a real bang for your buck.... keep looking. read more

Galaxy Cafe - Spring Bowl - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

Cute quirky little Cafe. The food was good, the atmosphere fun. Order at the counter and delivery to the table was quick.

Top quality food and staff!! My husband and I frequent this location atleast once a week because of the no hassle experience. The employees are always so kind and working hard serving food and keeping the restaurant clean. The food makes you leave feeling satisfied- super healthy, fresh ingredients. I've tried all the bowls and love them all, but had to take a pic of the power bowl with salmon (YUM)! We'll definitely be keeping this great little spot in our restaurant rotation. read more

Galaxy Cafe - Power bowl with salmon - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

Seriously can't recommend this place enough! As someone with food allergies my options are very limited whenever I go out...if I even can eat anything at all. At Galaxy cafe I can have the majority of the menu! And truly, the combination of both quality and price can't be beat, especially for Austin! read more

We tried the special last week - the salmon tacos and WOW....they were superior. These are maybe the best salmon tacos in town. Great job Galaxy on Mesa and you have some new fans who will return!! Also the sweet potato fries are not greasy and super delicious. Bravo for healthy and wonderful food in the neighborhood. read more

I don't normally leave reviews like this, but when it comes health matters I think it's best to share with everyone. I ordered a wrap with a side of fruit today. The fruit had mold growing on it...see attached picture. This isn't a simple mistake. It shows a lack of effort or care for what is being served. It could lead to someone getting sick. I will never be eating here again. read more

Galaxy Cafe - Mold on the fruit!!!! - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

Galaxy has several locations in the city, this location in Northwest Hills is a great neighborhood cafe. They do not offer table service, but the ordering process is quick, friendly and efficient, and plenty of tables (inside and out) Normally have a couple of choices of great tasting iced tea. The sandwiches are full of meat and cheese and taste wonderful. Lots of choices, read more

This is a great spot for weekend brunches. Pretty laid back with over the counter and fast service. Their tables are 6ft apart so that's a plus. I was really fascinated by the way they serve their fruit cups. My fiancé loves their pancakes and recommends this place almost every Saturday. I have been there 3 times already. Food: 9/10 Service: 10/10 Ambiance: 7/10 Overall: 9/10 read more

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Galaxy Café went totally downhill what a disappointment...got budha bowl all veggies were hard and kale was burnt to a crisp. And it was almost $40 for that and a grilled chicken sandwich! I swear ever since Covid everything's gone downhill and more expensive read more

Galaxy Cafe - Burnt kale - American Near Me - Austin, Texas