in town for provisions and stuff and a drop in at the Spam® museum conveniently located directly…read moreacross the intersection of 3rd & Main. was kinda hoping for a full service breakfast plus some sort of coffee, getting full service coffee with some sort of breakfast instead is not the worst sort of problem to have. coffee here is "better" than is my custom: bolder and drier than the House of Maxwell's with a little bite. not sure why everyone wants to dump out the remains of my previous coffee but they do... I just kinda maybe wish they'd ask if they should first. the grilled cheese (paninied) is not what I intended but it is likely a better option than CFS plus eggs and grits... sandwich comes with sliced tomato and minced onion cooked in - the 10,000-degree press does wonders for the acidic sugar in the tomato; think sun-dried fruits that were actually dried in the actual sun. stuffed wavy-on-top-smooth-on-the-bottom toast with herb sprinkle presents well but I'm not sure what to do with the fork. shop is comfortable with seating available at a half dozen kitchen tables, a couple dinettes and wrought irony patio sets or a rumpus room couch. the hard part of casual is not trying to hard to look like you're not trying so hard. friendly and efficient CHoM pretty much nails it :-)

Such a cute a spot for a small town! My sisters introduced it to me and been wanting to visit for…read morethe longest time. They have non dairy milk for the milks and also have sandwiches for food. My sisters loved the chocolate chip cookies. I got the Hawaiian latte and the flavors mixed well with each other. There is plenty of seating but which were mostly all taken when we stopped there. The employees didn't greet us when we at the counter and were talking to each other. But they were kind when we ordered our items.

Service was wonderful, sandwich delicious and friendly staff and atmosphere. Will definitely go…read moreback.

Enjoyed a quick stop here on our way through town. Very hearty sandwich and great deal for a combo…read moremeal. Would recommend and come back again.

Whether you live in Austin, visiting, or driving by. Do yourself a favor and check this place out!…read moreI love a good chicken Alfredo and they nailed it. Their sauce is to die for. The service is always great and friendly. The restaurant also has a nice ambiance. It's perfect for a weeknight takeout or a weekend date night.

This doesn't look like anything too special from the outside but the experience will be fun. We…read moreenjoyed a dinner with included bread and salad. The house vinaigrette was tasty and the Sirloin Alfredo was delicious as was the sausage and peppers that was a bit spicy for me but the hubby liked it. The chocolate torte was a good finish. The only things I would have changed was the sauce was thin/watery for my liking and it was a bit too warm in the restaurant. Server was attentive and friendly.

After visiting the SPAM Museum, we had a hankering for some BBQ and this place was just down the…read moreroad on Main Street. Inside is nothing to write home about but the Que here is so good! My kids liked their meals, especially with the included dessert of homemade gelato. My wife and I had the Smokehouse Smorgasbord which offered a good sampling of all the meats and sides. We liked all the meat options, full of flavor and tender. Portions were plentiful and we both ate our fill. I have to make a special note on the chicken and turkey, most times, those choices make the bottom of my list but their poultry was so juicy and tender! There was also a lot of variety when it came to sauces - sweet, heat, mustard based, vinegar based, it was all represented. Prices were fair and service was "small town" chill and friendly. Two saucy thumbs way up!

Legit BBQ is not readily found in Minnesota. This is the real deal. The restaurant occupies a…read moresingle long room, the walls lined with amusing tin signs available for purchase. It was getting busier by the time we left at noon; they also handled a lot of take-out orders. I'm glad we were there on a rainy Friday in the off-season--I can only imagine how packed this place would be in the summer! Service was great the whole time. A single-sided big menu has most of the food offerings, but there is a separate Spam menu that can be brought out on request. My husband had a beer while I was happy they had cans of local Loon Juice cider available. For our appetizer, we ordered a side item: fried okra. I don't think we've found okra anywhere else in the state! It was perfectly cooked with a cornmeal coating, piping hot and delicious. I had the Smokin' BBQ Platter. I had brisket for my meat option, with coleslaw and cornbread on the side. Perfectly cooked brisket, not dry at all. I'm an avid home baker and something of a cornbread snob, and this was excellent stuff--a perfect little loaf, sweet and perfect with butter melted within it. My husband had the Combination Platter with pulled pork and ribs. Now, he is a rib snob, having BBQed many over the years, and he declared these to be perfect (a rare thing to find in a restaurant). Not a shred of meat remained on the bone. Pulled pork was great, too, and he agreed that the cornbread was something special. He liked having pit potatoes, too, something that isn't common. Three kinds of BBQ sauce sat on our table in full, non-sticky squeezable containers. I tried the bourbon and loved it. My husband also tried the inferno; he can handle a lot of heat and said it wasn't really hot to his perception, but the flavor was good. In all, a fantastic experience here. I'd definitely come here again when passing through.

The staff is very kind and was helpful as we couldn't decide what we wanted, they have a lot of…read moregreat options for food and beverages. I got the sausage egg and cheese with asagio bagel and garlic and herb crème cheese

This place is awful! I ordered the bacon egg and cheese bagel and it was so soggy. I did let the…read moregirl know and she tried to say the Asiago top part gets soggy. No, it doesn't. I've had them before and that never happened. And it was not toasted. So I asked for my money back and she offered me a bagel. I did take a bagel with cream cheese but she didn't give me back the difference I paid. Didn't even offer. Never again!! Don't bother. Not worth it. I paid $9 for a bagel and cream cheese. BEWARE!

The Tendermaid is always great. This place has been in Austin for almost 90 years. We go every time…read morewe are in town.

Cute little place you can eat at the counter or take it to go. Food was good and the shakes were…read moreamazing. The server was friendly and so was the chef. All around a good time.

Food was wonderful waitress was awesome and friendly...felt like we were at grandmas houseread more

These best food, but ALWAYS get a pancake! I am not even a pancake person, and I am obsessed! New…read moreowner's are phenomenal with the little changes they have made. Didn't change the small hometown cafe feel, but adding variety to their already amazing menu!

Best breakfast (shakes are amazing too!) in town! The Mc…read moreMushroom is the huz's favorite for over 20 years! Pancakes are light and crave-worthy. Staff treats you like family, and if you are an Austin local you can find something on the wall decor that you can relate to. Try it--you'll like it!

This had a classic diner feel to it with the booths and a counter at the entrance. The menu had…read morelots of choices with reasonable pricing. The staff was friendly and the food came out quickly. I had the ham and turkey chef salad. It was served in a tortilla shell with lettuce, tomato, peppers, pineapple, cheddar cheese, and taco chips with a sweet and sour dressing. It also came with garlic bread that was pleasant but not needed. This type of salad being in a tortilla shell was a little odd, but not bad. It was a little stale as well, but nothing concerning. The overall salad was well put together and everything else seemed fresh with plenty of the toppings. The pineapple was also an interesting choice, but I did not mind it. Will I go back? Yeah, why not.

THANKSGIVING DAY, 2025 We were so very pleased with our…read moreorder for pick up at our local Austin Perkins. We are "home alone" this year and decided to order the Turkey Dinner. The meal was excellent and included a really nice selection of sides. For dessert we had amazing pumpkin pie! As we understand it, the manager, Larry, works right beside his staff that "choose" to come in and work for the holiday. Both management and employees are hard working and kind. We are grateful to have such a superior Perkins in our Austin community! Gloria & John Brunner Austin, MN

Pretty descent diner! Waiting staff was pretty quick and attentive, got our food pretty quickly…read moresoon after we ordered. The ambiance was fine, it was really early in the morning so there weren't many people in the shop. Some flys in the shop- but otherwise good place to try out!

Very edible bar food.... Nothing screaming amazing but good…read more.. Nice patio .... Our waiter was pleasant with a sense of humor.

Located next to the Spam Museum in downtown Austin, this local establishment is a great little spot…read morewith some great food options, including Spam-inspired food specials. The grilled Spam and Cheese was fantastic! I highly recommend this sandwich. Choose your side, the fries were fried to a nice crispy finish and the tater tots were amazing too. Great family-friendly atmosphere with lots of kids-meal options on the menu. We were there with a large group and the waitress took great care of us, fantastic service with a smile. This is a must stop when you find yourself in Austin, we will definitely be returning to this spot next time we are in town.