The overall look of this place is SO cute & very on brand with FARMACY! Our server was very nice & saved us some money by recommending we order one batch of fries to share due to the portion being large! We had a mimosa carafe that came to the table pre mixed & the taste was excellent. We started off with the Arancini Balls & let me tell you those babies were divine! They are very large in size, the flavors are on point & the sauce that accompanies them is SO creamy. I had the Kale Caesar salad w/ Chicken & was a bit disappointed. The kale pieces were huge which made it hard to eat & the chicken was nothing to write home about. My girlfriend had the Citrus Salad which she found extremely refreshing. Circling back to the fries, we had the option of regular or vinegar fries. Our server suggested that we get the vinegar on the side just to try it! I was a little apprehensive on the vinegar but they must add a sweet element to it because it was a perfect dip for the fries, which honestly could have been crispier. The parking is a bit tricky here so more than likely be prepared to utilize the street. The bathrooms are separated by gender but the sink stations are shared. Overall it was a cute spot for lunch with a few photo ops! read more

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We went for dinner with friends and what a good spot, the vibes are moody and the staff is very polite and gave great suggestions! We loved the oysters with a unique mignonette and the mussels were phenomenal. No complaints and will be back for brunch!! read more

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We came here in November 2022. This was a special breakfast as it was at this restaurant that I met my manager of my first job after graduation. My school had an event here in March 2022, and this was the "room where it happened". Since that was a private event, not sure if the catering menu is different. The food that day was great but nothing special. This time I ordered one of the sandwiches and the coffee drink that has the stick of cinnamon on top (I'm one of the few folks who does not detest that spice). The coffee was good, but the sandwich I got was a little plain. Otherwise, the service was great and the restaurant is very pretty! It is also in walking distance to Franklin BBQ so I'm sure that's a benefit. read more

Hillside Farmacy - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

Hillside Farmacy has been on my list for a long time and I am happy we caught their Sunday Night Steak Special. For $25 it is definitely a great deal. There was a good selection of wines all resonably priced and the patio was beautiful in the evening. Our waitress was kind and attentive. However, we felt the food left something to be desired and was lacking flavor. The bolognase does not compare to many Italian restaurants in town and I would argue a home-cooked one even surpasses it. We had to send back the french fries for being undercooked / raw. No complaints about the steak though! It was cooked to order and paired with a nice sauce. Overall, a decent resturant with a nice ambiance but I would be hesitant to return. read more

Hillside Farmacy - Arancini - red and orange wine - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Came here for brunch and we had a great time!! I got the fried egg sandwich and it was delicious!! I will say the portion sizes are kind of small for brunch though esp for the price point, I would've expected there to be some sides or something more with the sandwich. My sister got the big brekkie and she loved it and my friend got the hillside Bennie and also loved it. Our server was very sweet and accommodating, she gave my friend an extra drink because it was in the wrong glass that was too small!! Overall such a cute place and would love to come back!! read more

Hillside Farmacy - Friend egg sandwich - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

We went for brunch on a Saturday and were able to get a table quickly. The coffee and food were delicious, and the portions were generous. Our server, Jess, was super! Love the decor, too. read more

Hillside Farmacy - Americano - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Visiting Austin with friends and we're looking for a brunch spot. The original place we wanted to go had a long waiting list, so we came here. They sat us instantly. It's a cute place that used to be a pharmacy. There's a fun (creepy) surprise in the restroom area. The drink menu is larger than the brunch menu, which initially worried me bc I'm a picky girl. Went with the Big Brekkie and it was the perfect choice. Their potatoes were so delicious and the eggs were scrambled perfectly! Def recommend...and said hi to the creepy surprise in the rr read more

Came here on a cloudy Saturday for brunch. We got a seat on the patio right away, despite not having reservations (which I'll chalk up to the weather). The food and Bloody Mary(s) were beautiful and tasted good, but the poached eggs in my Benedict were inconsistent (one was perfect, one was over done). Service was friendly, but a little slower and less attentive than I would have hoped for read more

Hillside Farmacy - Hillside Benny and pancakes - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Disappointing Experience - Wouldn't Return I really wanted to like this place, but the service left a lot to be desired. Our waitress seemed to forget about us for long stretches of time, and we waited far too long for our food with no updates or apologies. When the food finally arrived, it was average at best--not worth the wait. To make matters worse, a mandatory 20% gratuity was added to the bill. While I normally have no problem tipping well for good service, being forced to leave a high tip after such a poor experience felt unreasonable. Overall, this visit was frustrating and disappointing. There are plenty of other restaurants where you're treated better and your time is respected--I'll be going to one of those next time. read more

Brunch did not disappoint! This spot has a lot of hype surrounding it, and I would also definitely recommend! What we ordered: all 5 stars! FRIED EGG SANDWICH: Local sprouts, avocado, fried green tomatoes, garlic aioli ~ 14 BRULÉE GRAPEFRUIT: Texas grapefruit half, sugar in the raw, local wildflower honey ~ 6 CRÈME BRÛLÉE: Classic vanilla bean, fresh mint ~ 9 Definitely a little pricey, but not bad compared to some other atx brunch spots. read more

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Came here with some friends and the ambience is quaint and professional. The brunch was great, the mimosas were strong, and the service was sweet. The Big Brekkie with scrambled eggs, bacon, and house fries was a success and the jam paired lovely with the bread. Big fan! Cheers! read more

Hillside Farmacy - Big Brekkie - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

Kind of small but it's perfect. We had fun. Service was great. Food was solid. Such a dope vibe. And if you're a little nerdy, you'll appreciate the "Farmacy" part of things. read more

Honestly the most performative restaurant i've ever been to in Austin. Went for a birthday dinner and they immediately let us know there was a $25 cake fee for us bringing in cake for the birthday girl?? I'm sorry i've never in my life heard of a restaurant doing that. So just know if you want to bring your own cake just don't unless you want every bite to cost you! Second the bathroom lights not working and all you get is a puny little dollar tree candle to see is wild to me? Like i'm young and able but bitch i couldn't see a god damn thing in there. I got the Caesar salad and wish i didn't cause it came out with legit no dressing just some dry ass leaves then when we asked for dressing (which all 3 of us needed cause tf?) it was legit mayo i stg. Our other friends got steak which was pretty good as well as those brussels sprouts. Overall, a solid 5/10 we probably would have had a better time at the local olive garden. read more

To be honest, this place always leaves me wanting more. The food is fine, but not fantastic. For the prices, I expect a bit more of a "wow" factor. That being said, the inside is really cute and it is a fun atmosphere to brunch in. However, it does get really loud inside. Service is always good. I wouldn't rush to go back, but I would suck it up if someone asked to meet there. read more

Hillside farmacy has great brunch and evening environments. It used to be a pharmacy back in the 1950s, and was restored as a restaurant. It still has some decor as a hint to its past. I dined here for dinner on a Saturday evening and it was a really popular time. There is street parking on the roads nearby and a small parking lot. read more

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Indeed Hillside Farmacy is a cute brunch spot, and I enjoyed the pharmacy touches in the restaurant. The food here was delicious; the Big Brekkie was an all-around solid brunch choice. I also ordered the crab cake that was fantastic and full of crab flavor; however, it was quite expensive for just one crab cake. The Brulee Grapefruit was the perfect ending to the brunch experience. Though everything tasted great, the service left more to be desired. A lot of my time here was spent waiting for my order to be taken, water refills were slow, and I waited almost 30 minutes to get my check. Overall I think it's a great brunch location! read more

Hillside Farmacy - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I really loved hillside farmacy! We went on steak night on Sunday evenings. We got the cheese board, steaks and cocktails. Our server was so kind and gave us great recommendations. The restaurant's vibe was comfortable and modern. read more

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Hillside Farmacy has been on my brunch to-do list for a while now. We came in on a Saturday and were able to get a spot inside pretty quick. The inside of the restaurant is very pretty. "Located in the heart of East Austin in a beautiful historical landmark building on East 11th Street. Home to Doc Young and his Drugstore in the 1920's, one of the few owned and operated by an African American pharmacist." The inside has been lovingly restored. We started off with a carafe of house punch for the table, it comes in a beaker? Is that's what it's called? A thing Frankenstein used. The drink was very good, light and not too acidic. On that note, the coffee here is also very good. Cesar $14 - The romaine here is TOUGH. You can practically feel your stomach digesting it. Would not recommend. Lil Kevy's Chicken Salad Sandwich $12 - Very good! All-American delicious. I added bacon but not needed A wonderful brunch spot! Will come again! read more

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Before my very 1st visit to Hillside, I had read previous reviews given that mentioned the quality of service not being the best but still wanted to check it out for brunch....sadly, the previous reviews given about sub par quality of service were proven correct during my visit to Hillside Farmacy. I was w/ 2 others & since it was a Saturday, we did have to wait a little bit for a table, which was no big deal since it was such a beautiful Saturday, we just took a short stroll down 11th street while we waited. Parking~I was able to find street parking right next to the restaurant. Food~I had the pancakes, topped w/ fresh fruit. The pancakes were so fluffy & delicious! And were a good size. I was only able to eat half & took the rest home. Drinks~my friend & I shared the larger mimosa option & we each got 2 drinks out of it. As far as the service, after the hostess sat us at the table, we were sitting there for 15 minutes before my friend had to flag down the waitress to come over to our table. I could understand if they had been busy but it wasn't. The waitress was just standing near the patio door & didn't bother to even come check on us once we were seated by the hostess. Hope this info helps. ~Rebecca out read more

Hillside Farmacy - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

Great atmosphere and a beautiful building. We had a wonderful breakfast here. We will be back.

The restaurant has such a cute vibe! I got a latte at the bar until a table was ready. I got the Benny (as I always do for brunch!) the waitress was extremely nice, the food did take longer than usual so she gave us a discount - so thoughtful! read more

Hillside Farmacy - Benny - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

Came here with a friend after he had been raving about it. The story of the restaurant is that it used to be a pharmacy and they kept the pharmacy vibe, and they also use farm fresh ingredients, hence the name Farmacy. Very cute and very original. I was insanely hungover so I wanted something bready and savory. The fried egg sandwich hit the spot. The egg was nicely fried with a runny yolk and the thick Texas toast was crunchy and delicious. If I wasn't so hungover I would have loved to try one of the yummy sounding drinks on their menu. The downside: one of my friends got sick after eating here and the only thing he got that we didn't was bacon. read more

Hillside Farmacy - Fried egg sandwich - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

order- chai latte and buttermilk pancakes MMmmMMMMmmMMm these pancakes were so perfect. Please see my rankings below: Fluffiness- Taste- (I wanted more fruit compote!! It was so good) Look- I got the chai more just for the vibe and it didn't disappoint. I love a good hot chai with brekkie. This restaurant had the cutest vibe and you could tell they really care about where they source their ingredients and creating a great menu This is the type of place I don't think you could go wrong with getting anything on the menu. ‍ read more

Hillside Farmacy - Buttermilk Pancakes - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

Will was an amazing bartender--friendly, attentive, and fast. He kept the drinks flowing and the energy great all night. Definitely someone you want behind the bar. read more

Great brunch option! Much better than I expected. The inside is quaint and cute, brings you back in time. I loved the spooky decor as well. Brunch menu is limited compared to other restaurants, but it hits the spot. Service was attentive. The pancakes served on the mini griddle was the best! read more

So close to giving it 5 stars- let me start with saying the decor and overall ambiance of this place was perfect! Vintage and cool with so many fun things to look at. Love the feel of being in an old pharmacy. The food was delicious, had the Big Brekkie and ate every bite. Delicious and presented beautifully. Waitress was attentive and her vibe even fit the restaurant. Hostess was professional but not sure I would say friendly. Overall I loved it and can't wait to go back and try a drink, so many yummy sounding cocktails! read more

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I went to Hillside Farmacy for brunch and really enjoyed my time there. The atmosphere was lively and full of energy. I appreciated the beautiful tiling and intricate details the space had. The accent of dark green painted wood made the restaurant more quaint and rustic-farmhouse feeling. I ordered the big brekkie (funny name haha). The eggs were a good amount of runny, the potatoes were crispy and fluffy, and the bacon was a nice amount of smokey. The jam felt like it was made fresh which was a nice touch to a full meal. It was filling but not heavy which is something I value in a healthy breakfast. Definitely come here when you're hungry and want a spot to hang out for brunch. The service is a little busy on weekends but is to be expected. Also there's a scary statue starting out at you in the bathroom, so be weary for that one. Almost got a heart attack. read more

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Still a blockbuster place to visit! Any place you can start with oysters, enjoy a frozen Irish coffee, and the big brekkie- sign me up! read more

Hillside Farmacy - Frozen Irish Coffee - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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This place was very popular on a Sunday so wait for a table of 3 was about an hour and a half. The restaurant was decorated really cute and waiter was kind but the food was average. Unfortunately with the wait time, price, and food combined, I most likely won't be back. read more

Hillside Farmacy - Breakfast sandwich and potatoes - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

It was definitely a very cool, quaint, and tasteful spot. The cocktails were very good. The oysters were delicious with all the fixings. I had a steak mash potatoes and broccolini. The sauce on the steak was a bit more salty than I would like but overall good. read more

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We went on a Friday at 12:45- was so excited to try this cool old spot. I first ordered the egg bowl which they informed me didn't have half the ingredients.. proceeded to inform us that they were out of 5 additional plates.. with a limited menu and it being midday, we had wished for more options. I got the Kale Caesar with a poached egg and my friend got the fried egg sandwich. The salad was a mountain of large kale pieces with the thick spine attached and dressing caught in clumps on some leaves and none on others.. didn't have much flavor... wish the pieces were cut smaller and it had more extra toppings.. the fried egg sandwich was a better choice but still simple and basic. Most of the tables were full so we sat ourselves at the bar. Good vibe and ambiance inside. read more

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Great ambiance but not worth the wait. We waited 30 minutes for a table, then 30 minutes for food after we put in our order. Drinks were meh. Food was meh and kind of lukewarm. Probably would not return again or recommend- especially if there is any wait. The bathroom is nice, but the Halloween decor outside it is a jump scare! read more

Great cocktails, cool vibe and a killer brunch. Need I say more? The grapefruit jalapeño margarita was spot on. The Tajín & lime was a nice touch! Also ordered the shrimp and cheesey grits with hot sauce on the side. I could eat that all day! read more

Hillside Farmacy - Shrimp & Grits - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Excellent brunch, best yet in Austin. Elegant and gourmet food, yet a fun Austin place

Everything I've ever eaten from here has been really good. Had the down home punch and it was spectacular and love the special flare of it being served in a chemistry flask. Caesar salad was excellent and was heavily emphasizing the anchovies which is usually not my favorite, but it was perfectly balanced. I had the fried green tomato sandwich and the bread was toasted to perfection in the egg was runny and awesome. I've had the burger and fries which is delicious as well. You cannot beat the ambience in this place - it's sort of like old pharmacy chic. The old wooden bar is lovely and there's lots of other visible and lovely details. The staff is always really great and really friendly; had no idea they served oysters and will definitely get those next time! It is somewhat pricey, but not outrageous. You are definitely getting a quality product. read more

This place is delicious! We went for a group dinner and had decent service. The Caesar salad was HUGE and can definitely be shared between 2-3 people. I would give it a 10/10. Tried the burger for dinner and it was 8/10. The cocktails were ok, not the best. Overall, I would recommend this place. read more

Went for an early dinner and sat outside on their patio. Their 2 person tables are honestly a little too small for comfort. If we had ordered anything else outside of just our meals, it would have been rough and super uncomfortable. You now ordered on your phone and they bring your food out to you when ready. Ordered their panzanella salad which was pretty good minus the bread chunks (which you're supposed to use semi stale) however these chunks were just too big when you're dealing with hard bread. Also wouldn't pay $12 for this basic salad again. As for the trout, this was tasty and light. Overall, not a bad experience, but not something I'd think about coming back to really. read more

Hillside Farmacy - Panzanella Salad - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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The ambiance was so cute and quaint. Very friendly and accommodating service . Ernestina waited on us and was so sweet and amazing. Thank you. read more

Hillside Farmacy - Deliciously fresh chicken salad sandwich and tasty home fries. - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Went here on a Saturday morning around 11 am, and it was pretty busy. For a party of 2, we waited about 15 minutes or so for a table. We ordered the Big Brekkie, Buttermilk Pancakes, oysters and cappuccino. The Buttermilk Pancakes were good! The cappuccino and oysters were average. The Big Brekkie was disappointing. The eggs were very over-salted, and the potatoes were a bit stale/hard, which was a bummer considering how expensive the dish was ($16 for a basic breakfast plate). read more

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During a visit to Austin I stayed at a quaint AirBNB and within walking distance was this beautiful historic building beautifully preserved. I knew that of all the meals I could have there I would want it to be for brunch. On Sunday morning, my pup and I walked less than 5 minutes to our table for 2 on the patio. Greeted by a welcoming hostess she brought Jasper a bowl of water. Next, Zara checked in on us and I was ready to order. I don't usually order pancakes but this time I couldn't resist their fluffy buttermilk pancakes with Mexican vanilla, blueberry compote and powdered sugar accompanied by drip coffee with a splash of creme and raw sugar. The service was superb! I highly recommend this East Austin treasure. I can't wait to return. read more

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