After asking the hostess twice, she told me that I needed to order and pay at the counter and then be seated. She said our order would be brought to us. Their payment software asks for a 15% to 20% tip or no tip at the counter before you have received any service or food. Like at McDonald's, beverage service was our duty. Our food was mediocre. The tomato soup was a heavy paste of tomato and pasta (and not tasty). I will try the Korean BBQ or Mexican restaurant next door next time. read more

Many great items for breakfast and lunch. A wide selection of hot teas. Good coffee. Veggie bowls are delicious. Great hamburgers with a choice of different fries. Clean. Friendly staff. Reasonable prices. read more

Very tasty! I had the chimichuri steak with sweet potato fries. Quite pleased and not expensive either. I also had a bite of the chicken sandwich which was good as well. Chimichuri was better though :) read more

Extremely friendly service. Came in for a very early while I was waiting to head out to a family function. It was mellow, but I can imagine it gets wild during brunch times. It's not a huge restaurant, and the number of range-rover sized strollers took up an alarming amount of space. If there are a lot of people there, I can see chaos piling up. Lots of gluten free options. Lots of vegetarian options. The prices are fair and the ingredients very fresh and high quality! I had the Roasted Veggie Buddha Bowl with extra avocado, and it was delicious. . If I had gripes, (and I have to stretch, mind you) I would say to insist those gigantic strollers be kept outside (come on stroller people, get a grip). Maybe it was a weird day (totally possible), but it struck me as kind of ridiculous. read more

Shame on me...the usual missing sides or messed-up order from Galaxy Cafe. If you like this place make sure to open up your order to make sure nothing is missing. It happens too many times for us! :( read more

Happened to be here for the acoustic last Monday of the month session, which was wonderful. It had been a while since I'd been to Galaxy Cafe and it held up to my memory. The chicken grilled sandwich was very tasty. It comes semi-unassembled, so you can add your condiments and veggies as desired (or not). I got the side of mac and cheese which was more mac and less cheese than I normally prefer, but still tasty. Definitely not gluten free, BUT they do have a whole separate gluten free menu, had I felt like behaving tonight. Many things looked good on the menu and they have also apparently started serving pancakes, which is always a win in my books. With ample seating and a variety of menu options I could see this as a good place to gather a group. Just be warned that parking at this location can take a minute or two given the proximity of other stores. If you can wait it out or be comfortable walking a bit it's definitely worth it. read more

Deep south Austin staple. I have been eating here since it opened. Chimichurri steak wrap is my go to but everything is delicious.

Loved my salad. Really good. Atmosphere is cool. My only suggestion/complaint was that my to-go tamales were dry with no sauce on them. The taste was good but disappointed when I opened the lid after heating up at home and found just the plain tamale. read more

An extensive gluten-free menu food well prepared nice old fashioned diner feel with music to match

Decided to take the family out to eat and try something new and galaxy cafe was recommended by my wife's friend. Paid $15 for a burger no bigger than a McDouble from McDonald's. And the pasta sauce was watery and flavorless. Not to mention the meatballs from the pasta were also flavorless and cold. Def wouldn't recommend this place read more

I'm in this neck of the woods from time to time, and over multiple trips in I've come to believe a few things about this Galaxy locale that weren't immediately apparent to me, namely A) that arguably my favorite soup in the city happens here, and B) that arguably my favorite salad happens here. Now, bear in mind that I'm not a guy who puts away lots of the leafy stuff and I probably order soup seasonally at most, but still - those are two relative staples in some diets, and I think they do a fine job of turning them out in a fairly interesting manner. So thumbs up for that, Galaxy Cafe. It's not fancy in here, but bear in mind that you can run up a decent sized bill (contingent on your definition of same) if you're not careful. Some may not go for the ambiance, but I'm into it: open, airy, a little bit of Ikea futurama happening...it's not unfamiliar, but seldom revolutionary. Ultimately, this is an easy stop to make when you want something that's a little nuanced and won't take forever to serve. And they nearly always stop around and check on you once you're dining (novel by virtue of the fact that there's not wait service, really). I guess if I had to boil it down, Galaxy Cafe is pleasant, consistent, and pretty tasty. And there's not much wrong with that from where I sit. read more

Saw this place and thought we would check out the menu and were pleasantly surprised. Diverse menu with lots of choices, all of them looked delicious. We chose the portobello mushroom wrap with sweet potato side, plus a veggie burger with side salad. Fantastic taste with nice portion size. Fairly fast service too. Highly recommend. read more

My date suggested Maudie's or Galaxy Cafe for dinner bc we were hanging out in South Austin. When offered, I always choose Maudie's. However, austin.com recently ran an article, "YOU'RE NOT READY FOR AUSTIN'S 10 BEST MAC AND CHEESE PLATES" and Galaxy Cafe made the list. So...I had to try this list-worthy mac & cheese. The place is kinda cool inside, with individual menus stacked in frames on a wall, making it less fast-food-like. We ordered our food at the counter, took a number, dispensed our drinks, grabbed a nice table with cushy seats and waited a few minutes for our food. The service was pretty quick & the decor is kinda fun. He ordered some kind of salad. He liked it. I ordered the veggie burger & mac & cheese. I have to admit, I was very disappointed with the mac & cheese. It was runny, not very warm & kind of blah. I expected fabulous. It was no more than average. However, the veggie burger was delicious! I would have to say it's definitely one of the top 10 veggie burgers in Austin, but the mac & cheese is not. My date teased me because I ate my veggie burger so slow, savoring every bite. I didn't even finish the mac & cheese. I'll definitely be back for the veggie burger & I'll try the mac & cheese one more time. Maybe it was just an off night. read more

Love love this place! We got two family meals from them tonight (the salmon family dinner and the salmon galaxy bowl) and both were AMAZING! Here were some highlights: 1. We loved everything AND our kids loved it too. A hard thing to pull-off! 2. The family meal provided plenty of food. One was definitely enough for the four of us--we wound up with plenty of leftovers, since we ordered too. 3. Everything we ordered tasted both fresh and healthy and decadent and also felt like meals we couldn't have cooked at home. Thanks for a delicious dinner, and we can't wait to be back! read more

I like to work from here. They are very nice. There's outlets by the windows. :) I got some a la carte items and the sausage patties were good. Coffee is a little weak for my taste but I do like my dark roast. The whipped sweet potatoes is really good! Wi-fi is good enough. Ample parking. read more

I visited Zocalo before having gone to any of the Galaxy Cafes, so I had the idea that it would be a neat place overall. I loved the decor. It was modern and dark at the same time, and definitely worth mentioning. I had the Asian Seared Tuna Salad and it was the kind of meal that makes you sad when it was over. I was ready to lick the dressing off my plate, but that wouldn't have been classy (but neither is wearing a black bra with a white t-shirt, but I did that anyway since the weekend is the only time I have to be a little risque). The salad was actually one of the more expensive things on the menu (oops) but it is by far the best salad I've ever had at a restaurant. This is how the menu online describes it: Sesame crusted, wild-caught, medium rare tuna steak over a bed of mixed field greens with cucumber, edamame, crispy vermicelli rice noodles & a side of sesame soy vinaigrette. This is how it tastes: Perfect. I really loved it and would go back for it again. The boyfriend had a chicken chipotle wrap and I had a bite of it. It was alright... it was something I could have made at home. He had whipped sweet potatoes that lacked seasoning to offset the sweetness, but he enjoyed them. Either way, it's easily solved since there's salt and pepper on the table, so nothing to complain about. There's no table service, but I actually prefer that. I don't mind getting up to refill my own drink. One issue with the service though was that the girl at the counter yawned about three times while taking our order.. like yawned while speaking. There's nothing really wrong with it, but it's weird looking at someone's uvula while asking if the dressing comes on the side. If you use your go local card you get free beverages. I had the herbal tea and it was right on. I'll probably go back to the Clarksville location for the salad alone, since it's closer to my office. read more

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Quality food with lots of gluten-free and vegan options, great service, and a fantastic option if you're short on time. Highly recommend the breakfast bowl and roasted veggie Buddha bowl. read more

Galaxy Cafe - Austin - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Austin, Texas

Declining service and food quality between summer 2021 and spring 2022. So disappointing. With cold food and a wrong order, I wanted to call the restaurant (something I've never done) but remembered their phones aren't working tonight (I was told this after ringing several times for my curbside order to be brought out, which it never was). There was nothing special requested in our order, and we always leave a healthy tip. I get it--everything is in decline with labor shortages and supply chain issues. But at these prices, this needs to be fixed. I *love* the food made here (fresh, healthy, delicious, local and natural ingredients) and have been eating here for 10 years--at least 2x a month for the last 2 years. I drive almost 20 min to get here. But I'm giving this restaurant up for the next six months....will see if things have turned around by the fall. read more

I like Galaxy, I pick-up from the one off of North Lamar. It really is as good as it gets for healthy, not over portioned, unique flavor profiles. It is kind of like a healthy version of a Kerbey Lane Cafe. Also it seems like someone created some-sort of magical formula so there is always a place to sit. I mean when we come in the it looks like there won't be a place to sit and then after we order at the counter and get our drinks there IS a place to sit. Anyways, I also like all the circular mirrors everywhere and the "healthy" soda options. They should move the water dispenser up though... even with the six signs pointing to where I should get it I still missed it. :-P Anyways, get the Mediterranean breakfast for breakfast or the Fish Wraps for lunch. Yum! Oh and their mac and cheese is great! read more

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This was my first time at Galaxy Cafe. I arrived for lunch and ordered a turkey sandwich with a side of fresh fruit for 8 dollars and change (including the drink). The price also included the avacado I added to the sandwich for about $2 more, which I was aware of when I ordered. The food was good, and reasonably priced in my opinion. Although I've had better turkey sandwiches at other places, everything tasted fresh and the portions were just right for lunch. Overall it was an ok experience. read more

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I was pleasantly surprised by this restaurant. From the outside I wasn't sure what type of food to expect. A friend recommended this for lunch and I had the Thai steak salad and some sweet potato fries. My salad was great, the steak was tender and flavorful! The burgers that passed by me while I was eating looked absolutely delicious. I plan to go back soon to try them out! If you're looking for a good quick meal in south Austin I would recommend trying it! read more

Galaxy Cafe - Austin - Thai steak salad - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Austin, Texas

I was basically sold when someone started describing their Mac and cheese. On whim we decided to try this place out and I was pleasantly surprised. Walking in the menus offered a great selection and the cashier offered even better customer service. We did have to wait longer than expected for our food, but it was totally worth the wait. Everything was delicious and fresh tasting; this place was a total winner. It kind of reminded me of a better version of Kerby Lane! read more

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Galaxy Cafe provides great food and a menu that offers some variety from the usual fare. The order was 100% correct (which can be rare, I admit, from some restaurants). Servings are plentiful in all but one side--the fruit. That was a pretty lame representation of a serving. I get it. Fruit can be bad and can be expensive if not in season. Just take it off the menu. Better for someone to buy their own grapes at the grocery. read more

I used Galaxy Cafe to cater a work breakfast. The food was fresh, hot and so good. There servings are huge and we had a ton left over to feed the entire company, except for bacon. I don't care how much bacon you have, it is never enough. The denver eggs were perfect and the while the home fries could have been a little crispier (I like crispy) the flavor was really good. Easy to work with and cost effective. It feels good to help support a local small business but only if they can deliver and Galaxy Cafe delivered. I will use them again. read more

Guys. COOK.YOUR.FOOD. I went here a few times many years ago and stopped going because the food came out cold and undercooked. Like EVERY TIME. Even when I asked for things well done, it was like room temp. It is so easy to get breakfast food right. Just cook your eggs. Throw in a little garnish. Send out. I visited this place again because I was in the area and was unrealistically optimistic, and even the 12 year old boy who was with me complained about the eggs. It's the same problem over at the West Lynn location also. This is incomprehensible to me. How do you guys stay in business delivering food to the table like this? I want to support local businesses, so somebody please exert some pride of ownership and get your cooks to cook the freaking food. read more

We literally get food here all the time sometimes once a week! Quality of food is awesome! I am a big fan of salmon salad! It is delicious salmon cooked to perfection every single time. Servers are kind! Engage with smiles and are effective! Love this place! read more

I ordered a veggie burger and fries and the burger was SO dry I could barely chew it. I complained to the manager and he was very gracious and apologetic and gave me a full refund for my meal (thus raising it from 2 to 3 stars). If I eat there again I will try one of the healthier options like the Asian bowl. I like that there are so many options on their menu for different tastes. read more

Another Austin gem! Galaxy cafe is superb. Real nice girl at the counter. Love the number holders with the vocab words on 'em. Super cute and unique to this place. Service was fast. I ordered the Grilled Chicken Chipotle wrap with mac & cheese as the side, and my mom ordered the Galaxy Club wrap with fresh fruit. No complaints from either of us! Wraps were delicious. Mine had deliciously seasoned chicken and homemade pico, mom's was basically a club sandwich in a wrap! You have a choice of wheat, white, or spinach. The mac & cheese was, as many people have said, DELICIOUS. Ugh it was so good. I only wish it was baked. My goodness, that would take it to the next level. Don't get me wrong though, it's really good just the way it is! Oh, and my mom's fruit was super fresh and mm mm mm good! We will be back, maybe for brunch! read more

Galaxy Cafe - Austin - Mac & cheese and chipotle chicken wrap. Mm mm mm good! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Austin, Texas

The Thai steak salad was delicious. I'll be back! The atmosphere is fun. The portions are generous. Nice staff. Very helpful

This place has a great menu with a lot of variety for everyone. I personally loved their breakfast options. The staff is very friendly and efficient in getting the food out as quickly as possible. read more

Don't waste your time coming here. Yes, everything is fresh and probably one of the few restaurants that really cater to vegans and vegetarians. But the food is bland and it's sooo pricey for what you get! We got two galaxy bowls. It's a good size but very bland. It's like I was just eating something to fill my stomach and not to actually enjoy the taste. We also had French toast from the kids menu. Oh my gosh... it was so pathetic. The lady at the front said it was one slice for the kids and 2 for the adult order. I thought this would be enough for my child. But it was like 5 little French toast bites! Literally! I was in shock. I'm annoyed at the amount we paid for what we got. Ugh. read more

We love everything about Galaxy Cafe. The food, the service, the atmosphere. Did I mention the food, the service and the atmosphere? Amazing GF choices, so many made fresh items. It's our go-to when we want yummy, healthy local food from great people. read more

As some who's been in the restaurant industry for 10 years the staff apparently can't get it together they get overwhelmed by the number of orders and customers. If you can't handle the heat get out the kitchen!!!!! The staff has a lack of communication with customers ignores customers picking up orders and seem to not relay on who's there to pick up orders. The line is a hot mess people standing everywhere and the whole place in complete chaos. Oh then mind you I received my order like this.... (Photo below) the guy says just be careful it will be okay this thin ass plastic bag is going to rip!!!! They completely over stuffed my bag and squished all my food together ughhh... maybe some new management or non teen staff would help. read more

My whole family liked the the bowls we got from here, impressive considering our different palettes. My meal had well seasoned roasted veg and creamy rice, but the dried kale didn't go well with the rest of the bowl. I would substitute the dried kale for fresh next time. read more

Great Food. Not cheap but the high cost is worth it. Great Staff. Only complaint I have is the coffee bar or self serve area. It chaotic and lacks meaning when you put together the food, atmosphere and price. I had the French toast, Sausage and 2 eggs medium. Amazing Amazing Amazing. Austin Food Scene is Amazing. This place is a awesome addition to Austin eclectic food environment. I'd recommend coming here to anyone. Since this was my first I'll be back. I just would like a better coffee bar/self-serve area. read more

Galaxy Cafe - Austin - French Toast upgrade to maple syrup but strawberries & bananas on the side. Two Eggs cooked medium with sausage patties. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Austin, Texas

I've been to Galaxy Cafe multiple times in the past few years of living in Austin. My go-to fave is the turkey and Brie sandwich, pasta salad, and they have a flourless torte that is so yummy! They have a lot of great breakfast burritos and traditional morning fare, oh and try their Galaxy iced coffee too for a perfectly balanced sweet morning treat! Curbside service during COVID has been quick and friendly. They've also got some family meal plans right now too. A great place to support local!! read more

Finally getting around to giving a review. Hands down galaxy never disappoints! The breakfast to the lunch they own. One of my go to places here in Austin! read more

This place is awesome. My breakfast was delicious and the service was superb. I can be a little high maintenance and I tip well for it. These guys did everything with a smile. Very much exceeded my expectations. The cold brew was a little bitter for my tastes but I'm giving them 5 stars anyways because I'm a coffee snob and everything else was perfect. To those of you working on 9/7/2020 I hope your boss reads this and knows she/he has the best employees and is lucky to have you. :-) read more

Rating a 4 just cause slightly pricy which I should have figured when the menu had no prices. I got the Zocalo Bowl for $12.98 which was really good and the sauce it comes with has a good nice kick to it. The serving size was a good size also. Came during their dinner time so not sure if lunch prices are any cheaper. May try coming back to try something different read more

My partner and I ordered takeout last night. He is vegetarian and took a chance ordering the turkey burger (he liked the toppings) with a veggie pattie. They adhered to his request to prepare vegetarian which doesn't always happen! So that was nice for a change. I ordered the chimmichuri steak wrap which was DELICIOUS but waaaay too big (it was definitely a burrito) and really greasy. Like super duper constantly dripping messy. His burger was also really messy as it seems like their veggie pattie, while tasty, is really soft. So just make sure not to wear white! His side was mac n cheese which he loved (I tried it and it was some of the best I've had) but I can't say the same for my chicken tortilla soup. It tasted more like a weird, watery broth with a couple onions and a piece of chicken in there. Almost wondering if they gave me the wrong soup. The most disappointing thing is that we ordered chips and queso. We made sure to order the side that comes WITH chips, because the smaller options do not (we would have ordered 4oz instead of 8oz if it did). They didn't give us any chips :( super disappointing. We didn't have anything to eat it with so we put it in the fridge for leftovers. Bummer. Overall good food and we will definitely be return customers. Its hard to find a place with such variety and good quality ingredients! read more