We had a very early dinner here for a party of 5. Since we had reservations we were seated immediately. The restaurant is a hole in the wall place within a neighborhood in East Austin. From the outside you are probably expecting a diner, but it's actually a really nice restaurant. Because we had a large BBQ lunch earlier we weren't really interested in anything too heavy for dinner. Our waitress was really great, guiding our choices towards things that were lighter, but filling. We ended up sharing the crab and avocado toast, beet hummus, fries, brussels sprouts, farm salad, and the whole branzino. First, our cocktails were really refreshing. They were strong enough and not too sweet. Some of my friends got served with the ombre straw, which was funny cause I always associate that with kid smoothies. Our foods were fantastic! I don't think there was a dish we out right disliked. Especially the branzino! It was herby and lemony and incredibly moist. Perfectly cooked with no fishy taste. It's all we could talk about. I'm also a sucker for brussels sprouts and these were a great spin on them. I've had them with balsamic to get that sticky acid, but here they used marmalade which tasted great. And they were perfectly tender and not bitter. Dessert was also good. I did not enjoy the dirt cake. It just didn't ring to me as a composed dessert because there were too many components that you had to search for in order to get it in one spoonful. The tart was great, but just a tart. Nothing really stood out about it. The birthday cake ice cream sandwich was the star though! Having the sandwich part be raw cookie dough was probably the best idea ever!!! Overall it was a great dining experience. We were never rushed even though we were there for 2+ hours. Our waitress was fantastic making sure our waters were full and cocktails were replenished. She also made accommodations for our non-gluten friend. I really appreciated that she asked the kitchen to cut our ice cream sandwich for us so we didn't have to do it ourselves. Will definitely come again when I'm back in town. read more

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The food tastes really cool here! Another Austin place that used to have a good vibe but got too big for its britches. Got here at opening and asked to sit at the bar. Were told the bar was part of regular seating and that we would need to wait for 20 minutes even though the restaurant was only at about 20% capacity with no one waiting! We have been able to get seating at the bar before. All delivered by a hostess with a crappy attitude that seemed to delight in her sliver of authority. Waiting around somehow makes something exclusive and cool even when you can get "new American" cuisine at dozens of restaurants around the city. We left for greener pastures and their text came through 25 minutes later (reminder: no one was waiting and no one was seated at the bar). I recommend hitting up some other ambiguous brunch spot with a grandma's name and a cool new spin on eggs benedict that sets them apart from all other benedicts in the city. To be fair: the evening desserts here were really inventive and special, but we will not likely return given the disappointing service and general apathetic attitude. So long, its been good to know ya. read more

I was really excited to try Launderette for brunch and I was a little disappointed. The atmosphere was really beautiful and everything on the menu sounded interesting, but the service was not friendly or attentive. We were swarmed by flies our entire meal to the point where we could not eat our food and the staff did not offer to move us inside or acknowledge it at all. While the food tasted really good, I don't think it was worth it for the high price tag. read more

Launderette - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

My friend and I sat at the bar and the service was great. We started with the beet hummus and the chips & pimento. Beet hummus was the star so light and airy perfect blend of acid and fat. The pimento spread was unlike any I had had prior... a bit chunkier wasn't my favorite but the chips were good. We kept it simple with burgers and a side of zucchini... burgers delicious, zucchini was a little bit tough. Drink menu was phenomenal and the vibe was great, highly recommend. read more

Great food and best bloody Mary's ! Recommend for dinner or brunch. It is a place I will continually go back to. Outside is dog friendly which is a plus! read more

One of the best meals I've ever had. Food was amazing. Service was friendly and efficient. Cool atmosphere - highly recommend.

So good went for happy hour and was a little pricey for the amount of food you get. Atmosphere and service was great so overall good experience. read more

Launderette - Dinner Burrata! - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

This is probably 3.5 if you consider launderette outside of Austin, but within Austin (and I assume Texas in general) it is a bright shining star for new American/ California cuisine. We were recommended to go here by a friend who used lived here, and from our uber drivers reaction it is known as one of the nicer restaurants in the city. I called ahead to try and make a res, but of course they could not accommodate. They recommended we come anyway as they had an outdoor space for cocktails etc while you wait. This whole no reservation thing ended up working well since we didn't end up arriving until about 9:30 pm and there was tons of space. Speaking of space, the outdoor seating is beautiful. Really this is what caused me to round up star wise. The wood bench which runs the length of the patio was perfect for a warm austin night, and I could see returning for that alone. It was so quiet and beautiful since the restaurant is off the beaten path and almost in a neighborhood, we got essentially zero foot traffic. It just felt like a romantic culinary oasis ;) Finally, to the food. It was all very good (picky details below) but the cocktails were super (really interesting), I had some sort of ginger lemon gin drink (akin to a bees knees) and my boyfriend had a mezcal negroni which he seemed to thoroughly enjoy. Carpaccio - overly spicy, although we were warned about this and not cut thinly as with traditional carpaccios, it was cubed, so it felt closer to a ceviche or poke Burrata - good but the sauce it was sitting in, I found to be too much as well as slightly too sweet, but that's a matter of preference Chicken thighs - spice rubbed, very small (came with two stacked in the bowl) overall just nothing special and def not worth the $20 price, most disappointing item. Brussels and Zucchini - both very good, no complaints. I would highly recommend going big on the vege section and apps/ possibly skipping the "mains" although the chicken def was not a main in my book. This brings me to dessert. Their desserts all seemed very interesting, but we saw the birthday cake ice cream sandwich and decided to go with that (whimsical right?) anyway, my boyfriend couldn't stop comparing it to a chipwich and to be honest I was pretty disappointed. The ice cream within was very salty, and it did feel like something that could come in a plastic wrapper. I think the other desserts could have been lovely, so I do wish maybe the waitress would have prefaced what we were going to get so we might have changed course. Overall launderette is a great stop if you're in Austin and looking for new american set in a hipster space (which I always am). read more

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The menu looks amazing, but I unfortunately didn't have a huge appetite that evening so I had to order light. We had the fried oysters, butter lettuce salad, crab & avocado toast and the beef short rib. My favorite was the fried oysters and I thought the (fried?) lemon rings complemented it nicely. The crab & avocado toast was tasty. And the butter lettuce salad was simple, yet refreshing and quite large. The beef short rib was fine, but not too memorable to me. We had the house made rocky road ice cream for the dessert which was also a nice simple way to wrap up our dinner. Ambiance is casual, laid back and trendy. There were so many yummy looking things on the menu that I wish I could have tried. Another time hopefully.. read more

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Hmm, Laundrette was a bit disappointing given its glowing reviews and price tag. Came here for dinner, and all the dishes I tried were mediocre. I usually love burrata, but the appetizer was overwhelmed by the jam served with it; also the skin of the buratta was weirdly tough (the accompanying sourdough was good though). I ordered the house-made pasta; the sauce had a good kick but a weird aftertaste, the pasta texture was odd, and the portion was also quite small. The best dinner item was one that was not actually cooked--the zucchini dish... it was seasoned with a simple but flavorful dressing, and was tasty and refreshing. The dessert sorbet was pleasantly presented, and the candied ginger on top was a fun touch. Overall, the vibe, the service, and the food fell flat. I didn't hate the restaurant, but I can't recommend it. read more

Service we great. Sophia humored my wife and gave her the bear descriptions of the food on the menu. The Brussel sprouts were great!! Pork chops were good. But the Birthday Cake ice cream sandwich was the best ending of the meal. Really wanted to give 4 1/2 stars. Would recommend. read more

This review should actually be a 3.5 star but rounded up to 4 for the purposes of this review. Oh Launderette, I have a love/hate relationship with you and it bothers me. You have the potential to be so much more but because of the great restaurants in Austin, you are just above average. My wife and I loved the food. The highlights of our meal was the Brussels Sprouts, the sweetness of the apple and bacon mixed well with the bitterness of the Brussel Sprouts. It was one of the best Brussels Sprouts dishes I have ever had, and this is coming from a guy who hates his vegetables. Get it! Second favorite was the fried oysters. We got the awesome tip from our waiter to eat the oyster with the lemon, greens and jalapeno together. This was an amazing tip and the oysters were bursting with flavor when we combined all the elements of the dish. Finally, the hanger steak was cooked to perfection. I found this to be a very sizeable portion for the price. Along with that, I don't know what the green relish was on top of the steak but it was remarkable and complemented the steak just right. Why 4 stars? We had a couple of other items and they were not as great. Along with that, we felt that the food was definitely overpriced with the exception of the hanger steak. This would have been a 5 star review if it wasn't for the price, I would have expected to pay about 3/4 of our total bill. We might come back sometime in the future but we felt that there are better places in Austin for the price. read more

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A must go to spot in East Austin. Absolutely love it! We will certainly be back. It is in a very cool location with great atmosphere. read more

Overall great meal and amazing ambience! We made a reservation and were seated promptly outside - the weather was perfect! The two of us ordered the following: Burrata appetizer: Burrata and accompaniments were delicious. Size of the cheese was a bit small for $16. Octopus: To be honest this was a letdown. The pieces weren't very charred and the beans / stew it came with were pretty flat in flavor. It wasn't bad but I expected more. Mussels: We enjoyed this. I liked the Texas twist with the chiles (vs the garlic/wine sauce typical of mussels). Brussel Sprouts: My favorite of the meal - I loved the jam, and the sprouts were perfectly crispy. I could've eaten two of these portions as my meal. Fries: A bit soggy but overall great Birthday cake ice cream sandwich: A nice ending to the meal. Really tasted like birthday cake! Came out to $90 before tip for the above and a cocktail - not a cheap place but worth it for a nice meal out. Service was very attentive as well read more

Let me explain that first I have been here before and the service was quite good and so was the food. So I recommended it has a night out. Have a food allergy. Last time this was accommodated with no effort whatsoever. Amazing. This time things have greatly changed. I was told that the chef wanted to maintain the quality of the dish and wasn't willing to take a sauce off in order to make sure that I wouldn't die from my allergy. Then he complied and the waitress brought me just fish with no signs. When I complained that this had to come asides I was told that that was the discussion I was given. A plain piece of 4 ounces of fish for $32. I had asked for management and they brought me some sautéed vegetables. Because of the disgruntled Waitress we were not attended to the rest of the evening. We were ignored and had terrible service. This is not someplace that I recommend if they are this inconsistent with quality of food quality of culinary prowess and quality of care for people. They went from someplace I recommend to someplace that I fully intend to deter people to go. read more

*OMG. Just come here, it's cute, service is on point and it's so dang tasty! * Went here for dinner as a mini "special dinner" and we dubbed it one of the best meals we've had in Austin, yet. We sat outside on the patio and it was a lovely evening, inside seemed very cute too. Had a tasty mocktail (watermelon shrub) and it came with a color changing straw. So fun! Had some fancy avocado and crab toast for an appetizer...tasty but small...probably the only thing I wouldn't get again. We had the sticky Brussels sprouts and modified sweet potatoes (egg allergy) and literally both were sooooo good. We loved loved loved the sprouts. Seriously get them if you like sprouts (these are not the overplayed side dish, these are on another level) For entree my boyfriend had the hangar steak which he enjoyed and was so tasty and I had the brick chicken... holly heck n bob. Please try this chicken... it was seasoned perfectly, the skin was crisp and the meat...bursting with flavor and so moist. It also had a sauce with it that complimented the dish so well. For dessert my boyfriend tried the key lime pie, he ate it all and I didn't notice any complaints and it was very pretty. I had some tasty sorbet or gelato. The server was super friendly, knowledgeable and attentive. One of the sides came out later since he noticed someone missed the "allergy" note. (No big deal) but they were quick to correct and it never even hit the table. They were very apologetic and even discounted the ice cream as a customer service act. Thanks guys!! We would 100% recommend this spot. I honestly wanted to come here 2 yrs ago when we vacationed here but just didn't have time but did get to walk by and check it out once when they were closing up just to see the vibes (yes, this place is on PINTEREST and some YouTube's lol)( there's a reason!!) so glad we finally made it as Austin residents and will be back again. We dined: 9/15/18 Our server was Ryan J. (Thanks for being great!) read more

Launderette - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

Terrific lunch/brunch delivery in an unassuming setting. I thought they did a great job with some exotic twists on standard fare like fried chicken sandwiches, salmon etc. Big hit was the best hummus which has to rate as the prettiest starter dish I've seen for a while read more

Came here as tourists to celebrate a birthday after being recommended Launderette by a number of friends and top lists as the new place to check out. In summary, the desserts are incredible and the rest of the menu is hit or miss. That said, the restaurant is adorable and has a really unique and enjoyable vibe that I would definitely return to. We arrived without reservations and were seated without any wait that evening. First impressions were great - the outfits of the staff were on point with the look and feel of the restaurant. However, our waitress seemed a bit agitated / not too excited to work that night which was a bit off-putting. Fortunately, everyone else we interacted with was talkative and happy to converse and take care of us! The drinks were good and priced pretty well. I personally recommend asking for a spiked version of the Bruleed Pineapple to liven things up a bit. We ordered the crab avocado toast to start which was pretty underwhelming even as far as avocado toast goes. It was missing much zing or other flavor profiles in addition to the main 2 components. We then shared the burger, cauliflower, brussels sprouts and brick chicken. Of these, I would re-order the burger and brussels sprouts in a heartbeat and pass on the other two. The Brussels were on point and rich with flavor while the burger, as raved about by many others, is pretty close to perfect and priced very, very nicely at ~$8. The cauliflower had potential but didn't compare with the other plates. Lastly, the brick chicken was recommended and pretty disappointing and bland even with all the components taken together. I would suggest increasing the portion sizes by just a bit; between 2 people it was pretty solid but had we had any additional people in our party I would be agitated by how few bites I would be able to have. Lastly, and as teased in the beginning of the review, the desserts were all amazing. We went balls to the wall and got the sunflower tart and the birthday cake sandwich. And with our birthday celebration, we were also treated to a scoop of the seasonal ice cream which tasted identical to frosted corn flakes! The sunflower tart was a sleeper of a dessert and totally shocked me. Between the combination of slightly sweet and savory components, varied textures and unique flavors, this was definitely a highlight. The birthday cake sandwich was also great but definitelyyy on the sweet side and you only need a few bites. Hits the nail on the head with the birthday cake flavor, though. As mentioned, I'll definitely come back but only with one other person and will try the other dishes on the menu and save plenty of room for dessert! read more

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It's been a while since I've been this impressed with a restaurant. My head was spinning the whole car ride home because I couldn't stop thinking about each bite I had. It was even better that it was for wifey's bday! We started with the aguachile and beef tartare. We finished with the mussels and pork schnitzel. From start to finish, I was impressed with the attention to detail and the balance of bold flavors. My personal favorite was the aguachile because of the bright citrus notes. Wifey really liked the beef tartare with a bite of that sourdough until she tried the mussels. Bottom line, this is great food. read more

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Unfortunately very disappointed in this spot. Food was okay but not good enough to put up with such terrible service. After asking where our food was for over an hour and watching other tables come and go, they finally let us know that our order was lost in the shuffle with no initial apology. We then waited another half hour for our food. In the time we waited, we had several waitstaff come over to us, giving us a check, asking if we wanted dessert, asking how dinner was - mind you we still had not received our food. Understand mistakes can happen, but it was clear no one had any idea what was going on and we never received a sincere apology. read more

Came here for my 40th birthday and loved every dish. At the end we did an assessment of each one and in order of amazingness (don't judge we ordered a lot): steak, zucchini, pork ribs, Brussels, shrimp, focaccia with buratta, tortellini, Bibb. Desserts not listed but we liked them a lot. The dirt brownie (or something to that effect) was our favorite. read more

Friends were in town and had heard about this place from someone else, and we came here for a weekday lunch. Ended up being one of my favorite restaurants in Austin so far. We definitely ordered way too much food for three people. Since my friends are just visiting, it was justified by saying they needed to try everything that looked good on the menu, which ended up being a lot. We asked for the waitress's recommendations and were quite happy with her suggestions. Here's everything we tried: - Labneh - would not have ordered this just because the name did not sound familiar, but ended up being a great starter. Really loved the crackers that came with it too! - Burrata - Rich and flavorful, especially with the sweet accompaniment. - Fried Chicken Sammie - This was probably what I thought was the most meh out of the group. - Roasted Chicken Salad - Chicken was super tender. Add the crispy chicken skin and bacon fat vinaigrette? Probably not the most healthy salad but quite delicious. - Stick Brussels Sprouts - Yum. - Mussels - Nothing super special, but still good. - Bittersweet chocolate mousse and strawberry icebox pie - We were really looking forward to ordering their famous birthday cake ice cream sandwich, but they don't serve it at lunch! :( These were our consolation prices and they were really good too. Not too sweet, just the way I like it. read more

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Excellent pancakes and I mean close your eyes the best pancakes you've ever eaten, pancakes. My husband turned towards me and asked me why I was making that strange face kind of pancakes. Fried chicken sandwich also really good. Portions are quite small here so you may have to order a few things if you're really hungry. Make a reservation for sure. Also, get the pancakes. Pancakes. read more

Phenomenal service! First time there with a girlfriend for Sunday brunch. Food and drinks were delicious. Ordered the blueberry compote and it was perfectly filling. Enjoyed the outside seating arrangement. Will definitely come back! read more

Launderette - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

So I've been here 3 times and am finally able to leave a review. Definitely check this place out if you haven't been. The service has been great but the food is amazing. My favorite is the crudo- I could literally drink the marinade haha. He rubs are great and each dish is a flavor bomb. Drinks are good too. read more

Pros: - Solid happy hour specials - Cool design and ambiance Cons: - Hostess was rude. - Waiter was condescending. read more

Cute brunch spot and not crazy crowded. We put our names down for a table, but they have a swanky outdoor area where you can sit and start ordering some mimosas. We tried the burger, pork shoulder hash and the fried chicken sammie, which was the best one. The portions are a bit small but filling. We ordered some fries to share which complemented very well our meal. The service was on point with suggestions, everything at a perfect wait time and super friendly. read more

Launderette - Pork shoulder hash - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

I was in-town for work, and my friend (a local now) said this is her favorite restaurant to bring out of town guests. From the adorable and unique decor, to the friendly service, to the great food - I can see why she comes here again and again. We ordered...a lot of really good food: 1. Crab and avocado toast - must order item 2. Crudo - just ok (but not a fan of this style of serving fish) 3. Brussel sprouts - quite good 4. Prawns (Iberico) - so so so so SO good 5. A fried okra side - oh man. I don't recall what main dish this came with, but worth calling out because of how tasty it was. 6. Hangar steak - cooked to perfection For dessert, we got the birthday ice-cream sandwich (heaven) and the key lime pie (solidly good, and tart!). read more

Great spot for brunch! Smaller portions but great for sharing in groups so you can try a little bit of everything. The service was prompt and polite, parking was easy and decor was cute and hip. This place gets packed right when they open so best to come on time or make a reservation. All the food was seasoned and flavored well. Drinks were exotic and refreshing. I would definitely come back again for brunch and also for dinner!! read more

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Cheers to John! He made our night full of fun, good drinks, great food, and great service! The food was brought out quickly, was beyond delicious, and well worth it! John was simply the best and made our experience at Launderette a night to remember! read more

Launderette - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

I read about this place in a tourist guidebook, which is not a great sign in retrospect. The food is not bad but the service is overwhelmed by all the dads with tucked in golf shirts and moms in floral dresses and floppy hats. read more

My Aunt and I went here for lunch one afternoon to catch up. What should have been a lovely, relaxing lunch fell short of that. When we walked in, we were asked if we had reservations and replied we did not. We were then seated. And waited. And waited. There weren't many tables filled - it was barely 11am. Finally, we were greeted by our waitress and placed our drink and food orders. And waited And waited And waited Almost 20 minutes later, our cocktails arrive. We went ahead and ordered another set, as we knew it was going to take a while to get another one. About 35 minutes later, our food arrives. It was beautifully plated, tasted divine and I enjoyed every bite. My Aunt said her shrimp was delicious, so I tried one and it was. After finishing eating our lunches we got a dessert that was also fantastic. The food wasn't the problem - truly was fantastic. The service is just awful. Everything took forever, and not in the "I know you're here to enjoy time with someone, so I'll give you space" way, but in the "does anyone work here?" "was our order lost?!" way. I don't know that I'd go back - it's just too overpriced for the lack of attentive service they have. read more

My love for Launderette runs deep. I had the pleasure of trying out this spot a few years ago for dinner and shared some amazing tapas with my dining partners. Then, on a recent trip to Austin, I knew I had to return for the brunch! The deviled eggs were delicious, the bloody mary was perfectly spicy, and the fried chicken sandwich left us speechless. That doesn't even include their dessert (which is out of this world). It's worth the hype and they have an absolutely lovely patio! read more

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I came here in a Sunday evening with a couple of friends and the restaurant was bustling. The food was incredibly fresh and inventive, and the atmosphere welcoming. I highly recommend the beet hummus, octopus and brussel sprouts. The wine list also had some great summer suggestions like the pet nat and orange wines by the glass. read more

This place is an Instagram-worthy dream, decor-wise. Everything from the atmosphere, furniture, plating - screams Instagram chic. The menu is relatively small and I did hope for a bit more from it, creatively speaking. Very high prices in regards to portion and originality, especially by Austin standards. The burger was pretty good, amazing bun (which always makes or breaks the burger, I think!) and fresh pickled cucumbers and fresh onions on the side. The knockout here, without question, is the birthday cake ice cream sandwiches, which are only served at dinner time (not brunch, not lunch). Gooey, cold cookie dough with ice cream in between and sprinkled with sprinkles....delicious beyond imagination. I dream of those things!! Worth it just for that! Small-ish parking lot and a bit hard to miss, fine service and exceptionally cute style. read more

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If it wasn't for the fluorescent, pink neon sign, you might miss Launderette. The location is a bit off the beaten path and the restaurant is rather nondescript. If you haven't had the pleasure of stumbling upon Launderette, then you must place it on your list. They encourage tapas style and the menu lends itself to that formula, but a prefer a mix of personal and shareable. I tend to get some common apps and sides and choose an entree all for myself. The sizes are large enough to share the entree and you don't get much per/person if you do. Choose your own and take a small bite of your dinner companions'. I've tried a couple things on the menu, but the steak keeps me coming back for more. They grill it to a perfect medium-rare with a peppery sear that blows my mind. It's incredible. I am also a huge fan of the cauliflower, it's slightly lemony and so damn good. Of course you need to end your meal with a dessert. The most popular, for good reason, is the birthday cake ice cream bar. It comes in portions of two and is enough sweet for 4 people. They are super rich and a perfect way to close out an amazing experience! read more

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I went with my family here for Brunch. The place itself is super cute. I love the tables and chairs and the vibe it has. They have a nice little waiting area where you can get drinks while you wait for your table. The food was pretty good. I definitely enjoyed the Americana. It seemed a little expensive for the cost of it considering the amount of food they gave you. But that being said it also was the perfect amount for me. Left me just full enough. A few people at the table did mention food such as the Turkish egg was nothing special and rather bland for what it was. The service was pretty good. My only complaint was that some servers seemed rather bored or just not interested in really interacting with customers or even smiling at them. But the service isn't what bothered me personally. It was more the price and the food that some of was nothing special considering the price. Would still recommend though! read more

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I really enjoyed my visit here. The staff was so friendly, and brunch was great. The zucchini bread was out of this world, with a big ol slab of soft butter on it. Latkes were great. The pastry was a cruller involving mango and mousse. Damn good. Also got the Florentine Benny, which was perfect. It's a great spot and we even discussed our next visits and who to take. Loved it. read more

Finishing up the Austin Trip, we decided to get brunch a little outside of the city. I think everyone agreed the parking lots were a life-saver. We were able to comfortable get in and out by choosing this restaurant - best gateway to get back home. The first thing you'll notice about the place is the decor and interior. There is a great brunchy vibe to the place, especially on a sunny day - I suggest the patio. The food is very minimal with its selection. But it promotes healthier options and just a simple experience. It was probably a good thing. We paid attention more to how we felt about being at the restaurant than the food itself, which is very unique for a restaurant read more

Used to be our go-to for special occasions for our kids. The birthday cake is still great, but the entrees are really lacking.