Trendy and fun. The wait is considerable but you can order appetizers while you wait. Portions are average and chicken plate was fairly tasty. The atmosphere makes the place popular. read more

Had a delicious meal here! Had beet hummus, the crab and avocado toast, and the butter lettuce. For dessert I really enjoyed the chocolate and avocado sorbet -- yum!! Will definitely recommend to others. Such a cute restaurant and friendly staff. read more

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Despite my love for Rene Ortiz and Laura Sawicki's other creations: La Condesa and Sway, it's taken me some time to make it to their newest endeavor: Launderette. The main reason for this delay in getting there was location (lengthy traffic back-ups between where I am and Launderette on week nights) and the fact that one cannot make reservations for parties less than 7. However, this past Saturday evening we were already downtown for the East Austin Studio Tour, and thought we might be able to make it over to Launderette before the waits were too long. As it was, we arrived at about 5:15, and got the last table for four in the main dining room. By 6 even all the seating at the bar was full. The couple that we dined with told us that their hairdresser told them to be sure to have the toast. Thankfully we took that advice and ordered both the Stavecchio and Crab toasts. Both were excellent. The toasts are served split in two pieces each; best for sharing with two people, but served with a sharp knife that makes it possible to further divide. All four of our group were able to sample both of the toasts that we ordered and everyone agreed they were quite delicious. Votes seemed to lead toward the Stavecchio (arrugala, avocado, butternut squash, anchovy) as the favorite. The rest of what we ordered was as follows: Labneh - Huge flavor, great mix of vegetable components. Beautiful presentataion. Brick Chicken - This is the breast and a bit of other connected bits braised for 25 minutes served on a bed of butternut squash puree. The braising turns the chicken a perfect gold. Chicken is scrumpcuslousy moist and delicious. PEI Mussels - Excellent. There was more bite/spice than expected from the description on the menu, without overwhelming the natural flavor of the mussels. Aleppo Prawns - good Sticky Brussels Sprouts - a favorite at our table. Zucchini - I had expected more flavor from the cilantro and the mint; however there was nothing wrong with it. The zucchini was great mixed with the Brussels sprouts. Ginger Profiteroles - Full of fresh ginger flavor. The profiteroles were crisp and not greasy. Key Lime Sundae - The flavor was pure key lime. Divine. We did have an odd bit of service. Two times during the evening, items were delivered that we had not ordered. This didn't harm our evening, but at a place that is recommended as one of the top 25 places to dine in Austin, these misses were surprising. read more

I absolutely hate places that don't take reservations. With that said, I am willing to overlook this MAJOR flaw of Launderette because the food is that good. Seriously, every bite was amazing and I was really hoping that my stomach would somehow stretch itself to crazy contortion so I can try everything but no, that didn't happen. My friend and I spent quite a bit of time enjoying our libations before being seated at the bar. Trust me, you're going to want to become familiar with the bartender because you're going to be waiting for a whiiiiile. Their Manhattans are really good, so I would recommend that if you're a whiskey enthusiast like I am. We split all of our orders and here is a breakdown of what we ordered: -soft egg toast (seriously life changing--it comes in 2 pieces so it was easy for the two of us) -chicken thighs (You'd think why the chef would put such a simple comfort food on the menu alongside such interesting flavors... It was probably the best chicken I've had) -grilled broccolini (really good- not actually life changing) -plancha burger (looks super plain but it was incredibly delicious. This was the last plate to be brought out and we were absolutely stuffed but we scarfed it down anyway, if that's any indication.) FOR DESSERT: -birthday cake sandwich (Seriously, you can't come here and not order it) but the true game changer of the night was the ginger profiteroles. We were a little iffy on this but the bartender assured us that it was easily the best dessert and he seemed incredibly confident so whatever, we did it. OMGAHHH, there aren't adequate words in my vocabulary that would justifiably describe how rich, yet light, and perfect this was. The ginger was definitely there but not overpowering by any means. Launderette, I'm coming back for Round 2. read more

Two stars for the food (brunch: fried oysters, cold smoked salmon, americana) and crusty bread bread with marmalade, delicious. But can't say much more when service starts with "It's really up to your personal preferences on what you want to eat" when we asked our waitress for recommendations as it was our first time here. Service continued to slide downward during a coffee refill, it spilled over during her pour but she did not come back to help dry the table or did she say anything to our friend. The Cortado expresso shot was brought 20 mins late. Yesterday's Sunday brunch experience here was disappointing. Would not highly recommend to curious friends. The food was great, somewhat pricey but overall not stellar enough to offset the dismal service. read more

3.5 stars I've only tried the brunch menu. 30-45 minutes to be seated and then 30 minutes to get your food on top of being super expensive. The food is quite good here but I'm not sure it justifies the wait and price. The asparagus benny is $18 which is insane. Why is asparagus in the name when you get maybe 1/8 of a single stalk of asparagus with the dish; I think I had five 1cm thick pieces. At least they had a nice char from the grill but come on this isn't an expensive ingredient to source. They are equally stingy with the ham. The truffle holandaise is nonexistant as if they applied it with an eye dropper. I assume they make the english muffins in house but they are tiny, smaller than your palm and fit a poached egg with no room to spare. When tons of places in town have cheaper, great scratch made eggs benedict with no wait (Lamberts, Cenote are two off the top of my head), there is no reason to get price gouged here. Other stuff I tried was tasty but equally expensive: Duck Hash and Hanger Steak. read more

The service is friendly and efficient without being annoying at all. This place is like an adorable well oiled machine. The menu is slightly different than the one online, so just double check. Get there early and on a good weather day(so patio can be used) We got there at 6:30 on a Tuesday 30 minute wait and they meant it. Must Fried oysters-- they are just that and tasty. i should've kept that coriander dressing for the frites and burger. keep the dipping sauce for other things! soft egg toast-- holy hell! this was the star of the toasts. asparagus, taleggio, truffle vinaigrette, bottarga & focaccia. eggs cheese roe. YUM. get it! hanger steak- if you like steak(medium rare)you will not be disappointed. melts in your mouth. didn't have broccolini, had tomatoes, felt like an afterthought. eh Maybe burrata-- it has to be eaten all together with the bread and honey pine nut brittle (which i would like a bag of.) I like mine creamy in the middle and this one wasn't. I just tasted like fresh mozzarella and tapenade but that brittle elevated it for me. Snapper-- the one described online was different. this was ceviche cured snapper type dish. it was slightly too acidic for me and forgettable. crab toast-- the cold crab was tasty on its own with help from the aoli and avocado, It didn't need the warm toast. that was an odd choice. Caramelized endive-- the only reason "maybe" because the endive was slightly undercooked for me but the the blue cheese and thyme made up for it. Miss Prawns-- mine was overdone and rubbery. had a fishy not so fresh taste. skip it. Cauliflower gratin- For me the cauliflower tasted undercooked and the gratin not creamy enough. meh frites-- damn. no seasoning and the ricoto can go. He brought me the salt, pepper and ketchup i asked for but the seasoning just fell of these cold lifeless fellas. all aioli here was delicious. Plancha Burger-- cooked really well but didn't care for the challah, just too much bread and special sauce also not a fan. better burgers at Jack Allens, Cover 3, or Hopdoddy. sticky brussel sprouts- there's better brussel sprouts at most comparable restaurants in austin. these need a kick. they were boring. go to uchiko. Desserts--didn't like any of the 3 desserts we tried Lemon Curd Tart some blue cheese and chocolate attempt and the famous ice cream sandwiches. All of them were letdowns i'd skip dessert here. Much better offerings in the savory department the women's bathroom wallpaper was a nice touch, whoever. :) i'd go back. this place is new and will probably only get better in time. read more

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I thought this place was great! If I were to come back (after having tasted everyone at my table's dish), I would stick with the toast. It's unusual in that you don't often find the beautiful food to be tasty- but I have to say that this is the case at Launderette. As you can see in many of the photos here, the toast is almost like a piece of artwork with a shit ton of garnish. It's true, though - beauty, in this case, is delicious. The decor here is super adorable, so if you are trying to impress a real girly-girl, I'd say it's a pretty ideal date spot. I do have a little beef with the tiny baby water glasses. I asked the wait staff, "do you often have people requesting bigger water glasses?" He responded kindly with, "only a few times. Some people just don't get it." I'll be frank, I don't get it. But I will happily refill my minuscule water glass 18 times if this means I can jam with some crab toast for a few minutes. read more

Finally had a chance to visit Launderette yesterday, and my boyfriend and I were absolutely wow-ed by every aspect. The ambiance is great, and the restaurant itself is located in one of my favorite neighborhoods in Austin. Parking is ample - if you can't find a spot in the lot, there is plenty of street parking. Service is prompt and friendly, but not overbearing. The food was terrific! We only sampled some small plates, but we enjoyed every bit of what we had. The balsamico onions were delicious, the fried oysters were satisfying, but the real star of the show had to be the sticky brussels sprouts. Gosh, I can't even describe it but just know that my mouth is watering just thinking about them. We ordered these three small plates but we both came out full and pleasantly surprised. People rave about this spot constantly for a reason. Just go already! read more

Love this place. I've been here for both brunch and dinner. The Bloody Mary's at brunch were terrific! I thought brunch was actually pretty reasonably priced taking into consideration this is a higher-end trendy restaurant. The syrup comes in an adorable cat serving dish! The burrata was excellent for dinner and I also highly recommend their veggie dishes. Get the zucchini and the cauliflower. Note: I didn't love the steak though. read more

What mark g said is extremely accurate. Had better Crudo at uchiko. Masala prawns was too spicy and flavor not developed. The oysters had entirely too much breading. Overall amateurish. Expected a lot better and I suppose we should have stuck to some of the dishes my friend suggested but when a place gets this kind of reputation, it better deliver on the entire menu and a few select dishes. read more

OMG AMAZINGGGG!. I had the blueberry pancakes and was actually blown away by how tasty they were, not too sweet and the compote gave the perfect amount of tartness, it wasn't like the gooey blueberry compote at ihop or anything. It was a little pricey for just pancakes..but worth it for sure. Even after eating the pancakes I had to try the dessert, the feta cheesecake was shockingly delicious, definitely worth a try! I also tried some of my friend's BLT, I don't even like tomato but I loved this.. The bean sprouts added a freshness to the sandwich. This place is definitely worth it! Don't skip out on dessert! The location is super cute also, pictures don't do it justice. read more

What a great place. Food was amazing, staff friendly. Definitely worth a stop. We went there for brunch.

Lovely place for dinner. Everything we had was excellent. Some exceptional. Some merely very very good. All the veggies were fantastic. Brussels sprout and broccoli no were exceptional. Brick chicken amazing. Prawn. Ribs. So good. Great wine and cocktails as well. Lovely dessert. Great portions. Not big but not tiny. We'll be back. Great service as well. Fun casual atmosphere. read more

Best birthday meal I have ever had!! The food is incredible and so tasty! Some recommendations to try the red snapper crudo, soft egg, zucchini, sticky brussels spouts, and if you don't get the birthday cake you are missing out. I highly recommend this place and normally I am not the kind of person who waits for over an hour to get seated, but it was 100% worth it! read more

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Came here on Saturday night with my parents and I had very high expectations. Launderette did not disappoint whatsoever. We ordered a myriad of different things from the menu and all were DELICIOUS! Some of the highlights: - Zucchini - It is a cold dish that is perfectly balanced and has the most delicious little caramelized quinoa crumbles that give it this lovely texture - Endive - caramelized with bleu cheese and fresh thyme to perfection...it is truly magical - Soft Egg Toast - the toast absorbs the egg yolk so beautifully, making for a delicious bite; not to mention, the creaminess of the taleggio cheese - Cauliflower Gratin - with gruyere and a garlic sourdough crumble, its so cheesy and delicious! - Cheddar Apple Pie - normally, I never order dessert, but, I found this one intriguing with the sage ice cream and clothbound cheddar; the dessert was perfect! The sage ice cream, cheddar and apples all complemented each other perfectly. Also, the waitstaff is truly phenomenal! And, if all of that wasn't enough, they have HYPERCOLOR straws!!!!! read more

Quintessential neighborhood spot and I was fortunate enough to have an Airbnb just across the street. We dropped by on a Monday at 5pm because new parents eat at senior hours. We easily got a patio table but the spot was busy by 6. This was our first time taking our infant to a nicer restaurant so we were a bit nervous but the staff (Addie/Addy) took wonderful care of us, making sure we had enough beers and providing suggestions for dinner both at Launderette and for the rest of our Austin stay. Highlights: -crudo - so fresh and bright with just the right amount of citrus -Bucatini - cooked to a perfect al dente, uni butter not too rich, really wonderful dish -Ice cream sandwich - cookie dough for the sandwich? Brilliant. One of our favorite dishes of the trip, almost came back just for this the next night. -we also ordered the crab toast but have to say that it (literally) didn't hold up. Bread fell apart a bit, though the flavors were alright. -Launderette beer koozies were a nice touch Easy to see why this spot is gaining major popularity. Would definitely come back on our next trip to Austin read more

I am waffling between a 4 and 5 star rating here, but going for the 5, mostly because I think some of the recent (as of this writing) bad/mediocre reviews of Launderette are not representative. Everything my wife and I had for our lunch date out was phenomenal, and the only reason I might consider a 4-star rating rather than a 5 is the price/portion size factor. Flavor was spot on, though. Here's what we tried: Hamachi Crudo--had a real kick, but it was well tempered by the pomegranate seeds, which also gave a nice textural element Fried Olives--I am not an olive fan, most days, but I could not stop stuffing these in my gob. Plancha Burger--Hands down the best burger I have had in Austin. I think there is bacon cooked in with the ground beef, and the challah bun that it is served on is the perfectest bun I think I have ever had accompanying a burger Prince Edward Island Mussels--My wife's entree, I only had a few bites, but the green chile butter stood out nicely. Ginger Profiteroles--We let our waiter talk us into this dessert, and were so glad we did. As delicious as the salted caramel and the candied ginger and the ice cream were in this dish, it was actually the addition of the apples that put this dessert over the top for me. They were cut into these tiny cubes that just worked so perfectly with the rest of the dish, and it is the tiny details like that that made all of the food at Launderette so much fun to eat. Despite some people's lackluster experiences reported here, I would say this place is still a gem! read more

Fresh, good quality ingredients are the things that come to my mind immediately. The wait is appropriate for neighborhood cafe and ambiance is perfect with the touches of neighborhood booming cars of Spanish music. The food is fresh local ingredients and tasty. I can't say all their food is healthy. My favorite dish all night was the feta cheese cake. The portion are a little small, even for a fine dining experience. Otherwise I want more of the good stuff for the price. read more

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To hear the hype about this place, you'd think it was God's new culinary gift to Austin, but I walked away unimpressed. We started with the Hamachi Crudo at the suggestion of the waitress, and it looked good, but tasted unbalanced; it was like eating a spoonful of green chili paste with a flavorless hunk of fish hardly contributing anything to the bite. For the main course, I had the Hanger Steak and Frites and both were fine, but fairly bland. On the plus side, I did really like the tequila spritzer and the burger seemed delicious from the bite my wife shared with me. Also, when the waitress learned we didn't really like the Hamachi Crudo, she comped it, which was a nice gesture. In short, this restaurant wouldn't be the first place I'd come back to, but I wouldn't actively avoid it, either. read more

Fantastic find, can't wait to go back! Everything was perfect: friendly staff, lovely ambiance including bar seating and outdoor patio plus lounge space. Food was excellent, ordered a variety of recommended favorites (small plates) so I could sample and my only wish was that I had a bigger appetite to try more. Fantastic wine list too. No surprise, this neighborhood eatery is run by a four-time, James Beard Award-nominated pastry chef and her partner. Loved everything about it!! read more

I'm only yelping because it became a running joke during dinner..... but on the real, this place is worth a yelp. Thanks for the suggestions and entertainment, Ryan! One of the best dinner experiences I have had in Austin.. glad you took such great care of us! They don't take reservations unless you have 7+ but we had absolutely no issues grabbing a table for 2 on a weeknight at 6:30pm. We sat outside and the ambiance was perfect.. trendy but romantic. Music playlist was on point-- indie, upbeat, hip. Loved it all. Parking lot is small but there is street parking all over. No issues there. Some people were dressed up and some people strolled in wearing gym clothes. More upscale than not.. but it seemed like a "come as you are" sorta place. We started with the brussels sprouts and crab toast. I'm from Maryland, so I know my way around a crab dish and this was fantastic. Came with two slices so it was perfect for 2 but could easily be cut again for a party of 4. Brussels were savory, sweet, sticky... barely short of perfection. Why does Austin have so many restaurants with GREAT brussels? I would get both of these again. Then we went main course.. got the chicken thigh as per yelp suggestion (Do not overlook the chicken dish here.. moist, crispy skin, delightful sauce on the side), pickled green tomatoes with fried jalapenos (a play on fried green tomatoes? I liked it just fine, but not my favorite pick. I wish we had tried the cauliflower instead), and the plancha burger. Wow that burger. Bacon in the patty, perfect bun, special sauce, and perfectly pickled.. well, pickles. Not a GIANT steakhouse size burger, which I preferred. That being said, I had to control myself as to not devour my meal in front of my date... As for drinks: I got the Eastcider Cup.. A cocktail with gin, cucumber, and Austin Eastcider. It's about as refreshing as it sounds. I could have ten.. but that would be irresponsible. The gentleman got a Press Proof (I don't love mezcal but he enjoyed it enough to get another). THE BIRTHDAY CAKE ICE CREAM SANDWICH. Please do yourself a favor and order this for dessert. Pro-tip.. don't use the spoons they bring with it. It's a sandwich, just pick it up with your hands. The ice cream will pop out of the back/side if not. read more

We had a fabulous anniversary dinner here tonight!! We couldn't believe it was crowded at 6:30 on a Monday!!! The Brick Chicken and Crispy Pork Ribs were delicious...food, service and ambiance were top notch! read more

Launderette - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

Tried to eat here a few times but always ended up leaving bc the wait was over an hour and a half (and they don't take reservations). Ended up snagging a spot at the bar on a Sunday night to eat, and had a great meal! Really good food and fun atmosphere. We started with the burrata, which was fantastic. Followed that with brussel sprouts (really good), the chicken thighs (good but super spicy...flavors were a mix of Italian and bbq), the flank steak (good but get it without the green sauce on top), and a side of fries (skip these and get something special instead). Ended dinner with the chocolate semmifreddo, which was very good. Silky smooth and perfect to share. Also nabbed a birthday cake ice cream sandwich, which was also good...but the semmifreddo was the definite winner. Would definitely go back here for brunch or special occasions (since it is a bit pricey). read more

Nothing but raves for this place. The food was excellent. Every dish we had was so thoughtfully conceived and perfectly executed. The food is bright and extremely well balanced. We ordered a bunch of stuff to share, and had a hard time choosing a favorite because each one was pretty much perfect. I will say that I think maybe this place has unseated Contigo for my favorite burger in town. It is really unique and so delicious. Cocktails get and A+ too. The environment is open and bright and warm and inviting, and I frankly can't remember I had service as good as the the service here. Our waiter was full of excellent recommendations, super attentive, and he read our table perfectly. He called each of us by name over and over the through the course of the night and was full of great laughs. It's one of the best nights out we've had in some time, and we really can't wait to go back. read more

Visiting from Michigan... and me and my sister decided to try this place out. Great service and delicious food! Beautifully decorated. I would say it's definitely a place to try if you're in the Austin area! read more

For quite sometime now I have personally developed a strong interest in this opening. On my frequent east side bike strolls I ponder why operations such as this have yet to pop up. This area of the east side area is a gem that has truly yet to hit its full potential. The restaurant itself is simple in its design. Simply clean, modern, and hip in the aesthetics. Nothing complex, but absolutely pleasant none the less. As for the menu it's also simple in its structure. But the food tells another story. Complexity is infused in every dish. Each serving you order will leave you saying "yes". Never was there one instance were we came across a dish that didn't strike our fancy. We started off with the vegetable part of the menu by selecting the sticky Brussel Sprouts, Zucchini, Frites, and Romaine Hearts. I highy recomend the zucchini dish to anyone. The use of carrot dressing, pine nuts, and feta with a sweet tone really left us impressed. The frites were cooked to perfection. The manzano dipping sauce surely was a nice complement. From the Wood Grill we ordered the charred octopus, chicken thighs, and Aleppo Praws. Now I have never enjoyed Octopus. Something about the texture throws me off, but for some reason that night I happily ate half of the serving! The use of a garlic aioli tamed the usual taste that octopus has. If there was one plate that didn't hit a particular high note it happened to be the chicken thighs. Though delicious, the chicken came out to charred and overcooked. The use of cassiatore and onion aioli layered under the chicken brought this dish up to being par. A spicy hint is added to the cassiatore that brings it up a notch. Finally, we came to desert. And indeed it was a treat! We ordered the sticky toffee pudding, hazzelnut layer Cake, and apple pie. If you were to meet me you'd get the idea that I am bit of a health nut. But if I was offered Launderette's desserts everyday I would be quite the fatty in no time! The sticky toffee pudding hit every note of excellence. The array of flavors is overwhelming, but in a great way. I have yet to enjoy a desert in quite sometime with little regret. As for the drinks they are easily some of the best in town. We started off dinner with the Breakfest of Champions and Tea Time Mule. Its important to note that any drink with mezcal automatically strikes my attention. The use of Mezcal in the Breakfest of Champions surly didn't disappoint. With the use of a Champagne saucer the mixture contained mescal, lime, orange flower water, and egg white. Pure bliss ticked up after each and every sip of this splendid concoction. The Tea Time Mule was noteworthy, but a bit to sweet for my liking. Mid dinner I caught a glimpse of a drink served at the bar that wasn't on the menu. Make sure to order this one: the House Margarita. What I truly loved about La Condessa is that they offed the most refreshing margarita in town. Absolutely the best in my books. And here, now at Launderette, I am pleased to say that they now have the best margarita in town! In addition to the restaurant, Launderette is soon to expand next door. At the moment it is a small grocery mart. Once the tenant lease is up they will start conversion of the place into a upscale neighborhood grocery store. In back of the grocery store shall be a Szechuan restaurant. Cant wait! Cheers! read more

Lunch at Launderette! I just enjoyed the best lunch of the year. Launderette has moved to my favorite lunch spot in Austin. The mussels were spicy and delicious, grilled cauliflower impressive and the wine list is full of delicious options. I can't wait to taste the Girl Scout Cookies for dessert! read more

Launderette - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

I've been here for both dinner and weekend brunch and never left disappointed. Their dinner is more seafood but they've a nice variety of other things. The culmination of flavors for each dish makes everything such as simple oysters become unique. Their brunch has the best blueberry pancakes I've ever had. And the birthday cake ice cream sandwiches are the best dessert in Austin. Launderette is a must try when in Austin. read more

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I went here with my family and all of us had great meals. The atmosphere of the restaurant was light and the wait staff were very friendly and accommodating. One of the more memorable aspects of my meal here was the drinks. I had a non-alcoholic watermelon juice-based drink that was extremely good. Would recommend! read more

I made reservations a week ago for 3 people. The day before my reservation I called and asked to change it to 4 and the guy on the phone said it was no problem and he would switch it. When I walked in Sunday they asked for my name and said "for 3?" and I said I just switched it this morning. He then said "well it says for 3 but I guess it's fine". It was really rude and started the experience off horrible. I changed the reservation regardless and if he said it was fine I'm not sure why it was being brought up. Everything else was good and the service was fine after that but he really was not welcoming. read more

This was pretty good but I don't think I'll be back because of the service. Everything was extremely rushed and she took plates up before they were done to slap down the dessert menus. I got the burger, which was awesome. We tried several of the veggies, all of which I liked. Okra was very interesting, the table's favorite was the cauliflower. A very nice chipotle sauce accompanied the broccolini but it was just plated so weird. This place seems to have made a number of decisions based on what might look cute or cool rather than what would actually taste better. The carrot cake and ice cream sandwich were plated very creatively. In all, I would go back because I liked the food but I was just really turned off by the service I will probably never go back. Not welcoming, friendly, or helpful, and I definitely felt rushed even though it was nowhere near closing time. read more

One of the few restaurants that I could honestly say I enjoyed every moment. The ambience, the vibe, the service and of course the food. Every course was a sheer delight. Can't wait to go back and will recommend this place heartily to anyone traveling to Austin or who lives here for that matter if they haven't tried it already. Great job guys! read more

Waited forever - One and a half hours on a Monday night. High prices. Three of the five entrees were brought out first then 20 minutes later the other two. Food was very buttery. They managed to make brussel sprouts unhealthy. Not impressed! Do not go here unless you are very patient and like all your food covered in butter. read more

Amazing! Looking for a great place outside of all the hype in downtown that usually doesn't live up to expectations, try this place! read more

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Very nice restaurant with ample indoor and outside seating. Excellent starters and choice of entrees. Side dishes are best shared. Liked all sides except the okra dish. Just wasn't my cup of tea. There special Brick Chicken wasn't that special. Everything else was excellent as was service and noise level. Will be back. read more

This is a foodie paradise with a kids menu to boot! Everything we tried was stellar - the hangar steak, the fried oysters, the chicken liver pate, the grilled octopus, the brussel sprouts, the beet hummus, and oh - the apple pie with sage ice cream. The service was welcoming, attentive and team oriented. My hubby and I were just tickled pink that we could dine at a high quality establishment and feed my picky five year old at the same time. We simply can not wait to experience more of Launderette! Yes, we wandered in right at opening time at 5pm on Thursday, no wait. Beautiful décor with elegant simplicity. read more

I had a great meal here. I ordered the Tandoori Prawns and Cauliflower. Also, I went on a Wednesday for lunch and there were many tables, so lunch is a great time to go if you don't want to wait for a table! The Tandoori Prawns were fantastic. It really brought the heat, and it was definitely the best Indian food I've had in Austin... and I've tried a lot. It was also accented with lots of fresh cilantro and basil, and that really brought it to another level. The only downside is the typical downside when ordering prawns, you don't get enough to fill you up until dinner. The Cauliflower was also the best cauliflower I've had; although, I'm much less of a cauliflower expert. It was a great combination of sun choke puree, pickled pear, fresh chili, and a plantain chip (at least we all thought it was a plantain chip). My co-diner said the chicken under a brick was one of the best chicken dishes she's had in Austin. Another co-diner said the pork schnitzel was good and interesting. It was undetermined whether he used interesting in a good way or bad way. read more

Did they try too hard or did they not try hard enough? Ah, but alas, the food was pretty, I ate it. read more

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Everything about Launderette makes you smile. From the Austin upscale yet chill patio to the bright walls with original and delightful artwork to the unique bar stools and retro feel of the interior. The stars of the show are the entrees though. Went for a Christmas brunch with friends. I had the fried oysters with poached eggs and hollandaise and spinach. Perfect hollandaise, check! Perfect egg, check! Perfect spinach not too wet or oily, check! Fried oysters meh, a bit too tiny a bit too fried. My friends had the Americana breakfast/brunch. Delish. I'm making this a regular on my best of brunch places for sure. read more