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    Paperboy East

    4.5 (1.4k reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Jessica N.

    An amazing brunch! Was recommended to try Paperboy and I'm glad I did. If you come here, I suggest getting their Cinnamon Toast over their signature pancake. The toast had a great balance of crunch along with the whipped mascarpone which was perfect. I do think it's a bit sweet but there's more of a flavor profile compared to the pancake. Their chicken and biscuit was the star! Savory, sweet, the spicy honey...yeah! Overall, 9/10.

    Pancake
    Kehmia T.

    Thank you to Hannah who made our last stop in Austin one to remember. From the recommendations to the hospitality, our brunch was one to remember because of Hannah. I had the classic breakfast but subbed the wedges either the cheddar hash browns and the toast with a regular pancake. Not going to lie when Hannah was describing the pancake, I was a bit skeptical but decided to try it and don't regret it at all! Let this be your sign to come here. Next time I'm in Austin, I'm coming back.

    Migas
    Nihilaa K.

    If you're looking for a breakfast that feels a bit more elevated than your standard diner, this is the spot. Their menu features some truly elegant and unique options. I tried the Migas, and the texture was spot on--the mix of eggs, fresh corn tortillas, pico de gallo, and cheese was delicious. It stays packed here..Even on a Friday, it was buzzing. Expect a wait, though I managed to snag a spot at the bar pretty quickly. There is a small lot upfront, but don't panic if it's full--there is additional parking in the back alley. The staff are incredibly kind and attentive despite how busy they are. The coffee was just "okay," but the fresh food and great service make it well worth the price and the visit.

    Katie L.

    Came here without a reservation because we heard so many good things about it during our trip. When we arrived and put our name down, there were two hosts at the front. one told us it would be an hour and 40 minutes, and another immediately said 2 hrs. Since it was a popular spot, we said yes and decided to wait. An hour and 20 gone by, and we were 2nd in line. We checked in to see how much longer it would be since the line seemed to be moving faster than expected. Even the people who arrived after us were seated already. They told us 40 more minutes, which honestly made no sense. Next thing you know, we were called 5 minutes after walking out. We were seated outdoors in a corner directly IN THE SUN while everyone else was in the shade. There were open tables in the shade, but yet we were still seated there. At that point, it started to feel intentional. No one checked on us, and we had to flag staff down just to order. By then, we just wanted to eat and leave. We ordered the chicken and biscuit and pancake. The chicken was juicy and the biscuit was a little dry. Pancake was super doughy. Overall, would I come back? Probably not, especially considering the staff's behavior and long wait.

    Vivian L.

    Amazing food, horrendous waitlist system. You have to go there to put your name down, and they were unable to accommodate our table of 6 so we had to split 3 and 3, but our second party of 3 wasn't seated until an hour after our first party. Service was slow but I hate to admit, the food was so delicious. The blueberry pancake was probably the best I've had. The steak and eggs were just standard, but the B.E.C (bacon egg and cheese) burger was so flavorful. Not sure if I'd return unless they fix the waitlist system. Also be aware if you are sitting upstairs, lots of birds fly around and onto the tables.

    Jen H.

    I've heard great things about this place and was so excited to get a reservation for the weekend, but was a little disappointed by my own expectations of the brunch experience. The food was good, but didn't wow me. I wished they had more on their menu. Service was really good, and the food came out pretty quickly. I also liked that they end your meal with house made rice crispy treats, which were phenomenal.

    Steak & Egg
    Robert C.

    Wonderful place. We went in as a two too and were seated in the roof no problem. Our server Justin was amazing. Had just black coffee and it was very good. The steak and eggs were perfect. The steak was so tender and cooking to perfection. Eggs were exactly sunny side up. The sauce for the potato edges was incredible. Great visit and I will be going back.

    brenton m.

    Paperboy is so well known for a reason. It's just damn good. Definitely need a reservation but their food is just so good. We went there for brunch, food was great, the restaurant was really nice, good vibes and the service was great!

    Lox with red beets.
    Elizabeth R.

    Great, upbeat atmosphere. Wonderful Service. The menu is limited, which I appreciate because they strive for great quality. I had the 2 egg breakfast and my husband had the lox. Both were excellent. Be sure to try the cheddar has brown!

    Classic breakfast

    The service and food were good here. It's a good brunch spot but I think this place might have been a little overhyped. It's classic brunch food that's slightly elevated. The only reason I gave it 4 stars was that the food took a long while to get to us. Other than that it's a good brunch spot but the wait times to get in are long

    Free rice Krispie treat
    Erica C.

    I already can't wait to go back! We went for brunch and it was SO tasty. We went without a reservation and it was super busy but they said it would be 40 minutes and we probably only waited 20 minutes. We just walked around because the area is super cute with vintage shops and other restaurants. There are indoor and outdoor seating options. We chose to sit indoors which had an open kitchen concept which I always enjoy. My rating of my meals are below. Chicken and waffles - 10/10, the crispy skin and moist chicken with a spicy honey was insanely good. I was sharing with my husband but I didn't really want to give him any after tasting it ha. The gravy and the spicy honey flavors all work so well together. B.e.c. - 10/10, a fun play on your standard bacon egg and cheese sandwich but using smoked bacon, pimiento cheese, and egg. I really liked the jalapeño jam on this if have the perfect level of heat. The arugula was also a nice add to it and the crispy potatoes on the side were perfectly cooked. At the end of the meal, they give a homemade Rice Krispie treat which was a nice finishing touch! A great experience and definitely recommend to bring friends here who are visiting for a superior brunch option in Austin.

    Classic breakfast
    Elodie T.

    Paperboy is such a nice brunch restaurant!! My sister and I were in town and after reading the reviews, we decided to head there early. Even arriving at 10:30am, there was a wait of 45min-1 hour (based on my text messages, we actually waited exactly 45 min - 10:33-11:18) and by the time we left, people were being quoted 1.5 hours. Definitely arrive early! I do love that you're able to buy drinks outside, but my sister and I opted to go to Take Heart a block down, which is a nicely curated shop with home goods, kitchenware, and artsy items. I want to give a special shout out to Brittany C, our server, who was very friendly and gave us really good recommendations for menu items. She also learned that we were coming from out of town and this was our first time here and got us a complimentary cinnamon toast! She told us that this was their oldest menu item and they are known for it and honestly??? That was the best thing I had all day. That cinnamon toast was delicious! I'm all about textures and I loved the crunch of the toppings. You have to order this because it's so worth it. We ordered: Earl grey cold brew: loved it - great tea and coffee flavors that blended nicely. Texas Hash & Classic Breakfast: these portions are huge!! You really can't go wrong with either item - the flavors packed a punch. My memory is a little hazier a month later (the cinnamon toast stood out more to me) but I remember we both liked our dishes. I'm not sure that I would add the avocado again though. Whenever I visit Austin I would definitely come again. Fantastic food and fantastic service!

    Paperboy pancake and side of eggs
    Leland L.

    Fabulous brunch spot in Austin. And I think this was the best pancake I've ever eaten in my life!! So fluffy and perfect with crispy edges and blueberries, and the salted butter on top brought it to the next level. The space is small but well-designed and staff are friendly. Would recommend!!

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    Ask the Community - Paperboy East

    How long is the wait on Sunday morning without a reservation?

    At least 1 hour! Brunch is very popular at Paperboy.

    Are there gluten free options?

    The menu doesn't specify whether or not the items are gluten-free, but there are a few things listed that look like they're without gluten.

    Is this a good place for bachelorette breakfast/brunch?

    Yes absolutely! Upstairs patio would be a perfect place to host

    What's the parking like?

    there is street parking in the neighborhoods nearby! there is also a parking lot specifically for paperboy customers (if you're pulling down the road, paperboy will be on your right, keep driving and take the first left **tiny one way alley** which… Read more

    Is there bottomless mimosa's?

    Hi, Conner! We don't have bottomless mimosas, but you are able to order mimosa service! It comes with a bottle for the table and sides of juice.

    Do they split checks?

    Yes they do! Our waiter was able to split amongst four people.

    Are they pet friendly?

    Yes, on the patio and rooftop!

    Is it kid friendly?

    Yep! This place is built from a family man with kids himself and the staff prove it! I brought my daughter (now 26) and they made her feel like the bell of the ball. The memory was a priceless moment. I reflect upon this and the many young kids who… Read more

    Do they take walk-ins?

    They do, but be ware - the wait will be very long. But worth it!

    Hi there, is it pretty easy to get gluten free options? Thanks!

    Yes

    I know it is now a brick and mortar sit down restaurant but is the food truck still there serving food as well?

    No but they do have a take out window and online ordering!

    What is the dog situation/possibility in new space?

    Is there indoor seating?

    Hey Kathy, We currently only offer outdoor seating on our patio. However, we're excited to be… Read more

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    June's - Strawberries & Cream Cruller

    June's

    4.0(574 reviews)
    2.1 miSoCo (S. Congress Ave.), Bouldin Creek, 78704 (South Austin)
    $$

    Came here on a whim, first time being here. We didn't have a reservation but they were able to get…read moreus in. I would say make a reservation first to be on the safe side. The place is clean and the staff was great. Love the vibes at thos restaurant. I got the breakfast chalupa and my partner got the breakfast café. Both were delicious meals. I would definitely go back again. They have two restrooms which were unisex. They do have a bar ad well. Recommend this place.

    This was a tough one to rate because they have great reviews and the ambiance is really cute and…read morefun. Our server was also very friendly and wanted to make our experience great. Unfortunately, the kitchen just wasn't on their game this day. We went for brunch and it is a lovely restaurant with some amazing looking pastries. My ratings of the food we got are below. Overall, everything was just okay and not something I would order again. Our order: Salami and cheese - 1/10, not even edible with how much olive oil they dumped on it. Hard cheese and meat. None of us touched it. Frites - 9/10, hard to go wrong here. Nice and crispy French cruller - 7/10, I think this is just personal presence here I wished it was warmed up. Flavor was good but it was a little dry. Burger - 5/10, the flavor is there and definitely has potential but it was so bloody and rare which is not what we asked for. My friend has a gluten allergy and she asked for the burger lettuce wrapped and it just came on top of a huge chunk of iceberg so wouldn't recommend that if you want it lettuce wrapped. Chicken sandwich - 8/10, this was good with a nice crispy chicken. It could have used something sweet to balance the spice though it was a little one dimensional.

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    Magnolia Cafe South - Prima Dora Omelette

    Magnolia Cafe South

    3.8(2k reviews)
    2.2 miSoCo (S. Congress Ave.), Bouldin Creek, 78704 (South Austin)
    $$

    Have had this on the list for awhile and really wanted breakfast food. Sooo, here I am. This place…read moredef has a vibe and is unique very Austin. Got parking right in front around 9 pm on a Wed. Upon entry was greeted by Melissa and sat in her section. The decor is very diner type with low, cozy booths and few tables and chairs. Not too big of a space and not sure if there is more seating elsewhere. Anyhoo, coffee was good and I got the Royal toast and a single pancake with eggs, and sausage. Ample amount of food and def had take away box. Everything was tasty and the buttermilk pancake was amazing with just syrup. Melissa was kind enough to provide little cups to take syrup home along with the tael away container. They had a daily special and a board above the kitchen with other items. Really wanted to try a slice of pie ( TX Pie Co) but seems a bit outta line with what I already ordered. Maybe next time.

    We had a double awful experience. I picked my wife up at the airport at 10 PM after her six-hour…read moreflight. I hadn't eaten since breakfast. We were both starving and this place is open 24/7. I drove by it for 20 years on the way to Avenue Barber Shop. I wanted shredded beef tacos but couldn't get them without cilantro so I chose shredded beef enchiladas (with an $8!) side of chips and salsa. My wife ordered scrambled eggs, bacon and home fries. She requested soft eggs, as she always does because too many places overcook them. The chips and salsa arrived. I was immediately disappointed. The menu said "we make our own chips." They were thick and yellow and appeared to be run-of-the-mill, out-of-a-bag chips. I prefer the thin white ones. I took one bite of salsa, and that was one bite too many. Cumin. I pushed it all aside. Cumin doesn't belong in salsa. (Sorry. I grew up in the Rio Grande Valley.) My enchiladas came with black beans, and there was cumin in them. Cumin is overused and abused in most restaurants. I couldn't eat them. The rice was good but the chipotle sauce on the enchiladas was not. I scraped most of the sauce off and ate one enchilada, mainly because I just needed something in my stomach. We were still 45 miles from home. I pushed my plate away. I also ordered coffee. One sip of that was all I could stand. Too weak for me. It gets worse, much worse. My wife's eggs were barely cooked. She asked the waiter for some cooked eggs. He took her plate and returned about four minutes later. The eggs were still not cooked. She tried another bite but couldn't eat them. Her bacon was tough as a boot and not chewable. The home fries were average, but by the time her plate arrived at our table for the second time, they were cold. I pulled my card out waiting for our excellent server to return. He asked how everything was (he had to notice two plates still covered with food) and we politely told him. I ate one enchilada and some rice. My wife had two bites of egg and two bites of potato. He apologized and handed me the check. $65. Nothing comped and nothing adjusted. A manager should've been summoned. How does a place like this have any customers? It was our first and last visit.

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    Magnolia Cafe South - 4:30 is a great time to visit, if you want to avoid a wait!

    4:30 is a great time to visit, if you want to avoid a wait!

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    Moonshine Grill - White chocolate bread pudding

    Moonshine Grill

    4.4(6.4k reviews)
    0.7 miDowntown
    $$

    Came here with a large 25 person group all from out of town and it exceeded expectations. Our…read morewaitress McKenna was super sweet and gave great recommendations. Since we ordered basically one of everything - here are our recommendations. Appetizers GET THIS: 1. Corn dog shrimp (think shrimp tempura) - light, flavorful, crunchy YUM 2. Cathead biscuits NOT THAT: 1. Street corn queso dip not a favorite for our table. The cheese tasted thick and plastic like... Velveeta vibes... not much flavor Meals GET THIS: 1. Hangar Steak 2. Creole shrimp & grits 3. Chicken fried steak Not that: 1. Horseradish crusted salmon - I didn't try it but the two people who ordered at our table were disappointed and wished they would've gotten one of the above Desserts GET THIS: 1. Bread pudding was delicious! Not overly sweet & the added white chocolate gives it that dazzle dazzle 2. Chocolate Espresso Brownie - perfection NOT THAT: 1. Banana cream pudding. This was a no for the table because it was over the top sweet (I think because of the added butterscotch) 2. Peanut Butter Mousse Pie super super thick & sweet. Didn't taste much other than PB - it was like eating a giant spoonful of it and trying to swallow.

    We had a group here for dinner and were excited to try it, due to reviews. The ambience is lively,…read moreloud, and buzzy. Looked super fun. Service was good, no issues there. Friendly staff overall. The food fell flat for almost all of us. The salads were fresh and good. However, the ribs were below average. Cornbread was stale and not tasty. Biscuits tasted more like firm bread and not at all flaky/soft. That seemed weird to all of us. Chicken fried steak was soggy and not crispy. Drinks were ok. Not quite sure why the food was subpar, but there were 10 of us who all agreed we wouldn't return for food. There is a swanky little cozy speakeasy in the basement that may be good? We didn't try that.

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    The Scarbrough

    The Scarbrough

    4.5(97 reviews)
    0.9 miWarehouse District, Downtown

    I dined at The Scarbrough for brunch during my stay in Austin. It was just a short, pleasant walk…read morefrom my hotel. The Scarbrough is located inside the Scarbrough Building lobby. They specialize in crepes. They have a handful of small tables as well as couch seating. You place your order at the counter then the staff brings it to you once it's ready. I ordered my go-to drink, an oat milk latte with honey and cinnamon as well as their Lox n' found croiffin. The latte was great. The Lox n' found croiffin comes with a toasted croissant roll, smoked salmon, ricotta, avocado, arugula, capers, pickled onions and dill. I added an egg for an additional charge of $2. This was a beautiful and tasty sandwich! It was very filling, too. I highly recommend checking out this unique spot!

    The food is delicious, and the setting is unique, but the service is a bit slow…read more The restaurant is located in the lobby of the Scarbrough Building. It's a small space, with only around eight tables and a tiny kitchen behind the counter. It's a bit hard to locate from outside. There's no big sign on the window indicating the restaurant's name, just a plastic A-frame sign outside the building's doors. When I got there, four of the eight tables were empty but the dirty dishes had not yet been cleared. It took close to 10 minutes for the tables to be bused. Because the kitchen is so small, I'd recommend going up to the counter to order as soon as you get there. I believe you can also place your order online using the QR code on the table, but I didn't try that method. I ordered the lox n found, a toasted croissant roll with smoked salmon, avocado, dill ricotta, arugula, onion, and capers. The menu says it also comes with a side of roasted potatoes, but mine didn't come with that. The sandwich was delicious and filling, so I definitely didn't need them, but I do feel like I didn't get what I paid for.

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    Mornin croisanwich

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