On 14 January 2026, I ate breakfast at Phoebe's Diner. Rye greeted me warmly a, sat me at a great booth table, and also doubled as my waiter. I ordered the bacon slab breakfast with scrambled eggs, toast, and fried potatoes. Phoebe's served my food with a side of house-made salsa-absolutely delicious . Oh, and I had a mimosa. The restaurant is very inviting and comfortable and the bathroom as well as the rest of the restaurant were very clean. This restaurant serves locally sourced foods that a fresh and tasty. read more

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Diner with a retro vibe and a large menu of high quality foods I came here with a group of 4, and we tried a bunch of different dishes between us. I tried the pancakes, sausage, and bacon, and also a Thai iced tea and Nitro-horchata. Everything was fantastic Service was a little on the slower side but not crazy read more

My husband and I visited Phoebe's Café on a Monday morning and were initially impressed. The café has a cool, inviting vibe, and the food presentation was truly fantastic--everything looked Instagram-worthy. Our waiter was quick and responsive. Unfortunately, the experience didn't hold up once we started eating. Both of our dishes had noticeably cold spots in the middle, giving the impression that the food may have been pre-prepared, refrigerated, and then unevenly reheated--possibly in a microwave--before being topped with fresh ingredients to mask it. It was a disappointing contrast between style and substance. With such a great atmosphere and eye for presentation, we hope the kitchen can match the same level of care when it comes to food temperature and freshness. read more

Phoebe's Diner - Chile - Diners Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Dined here with a couple of friends on a Sunday afternoon and we got seated pretty quickly. I ordered the chile relleno for my entree and it was a pretty unique take. The outside was battered/fried super crispy and held the structure of the pepper, and reminded me of like a doritos loco taco. The shell was slightly sour, slightly salty, giving it a kind of meaty flavor. Although I prefer the traditional rendition of chile relleno all around, I do think this shell helps the egg stuffing from being too plain. The potatoes that came on the side were also pretty crisp but just a little plain. For dessert we all shared the banana foster french toast which was a good move because it was pretty large. Nothing much to note; it was good but nothing amazing. read more

Phoebe's Diner - chile relleno - Diners Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Went with a group of 4 and got seated quickly, we all got items to share and split the cost. Everything was delicious and we finished the food without feeling overwhelmed so good portions. Good vibes and service, parking got full fast and it does feel a little crowded inside but other than that I would go again. read more

Phoebe's Diner - Diners Near Me - Austin, Texas

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We're out of staters so we wanted Texas experience. Super cute retro diner vibe, courteous staff. Killer cocktail ideas...too early for us. We both wanted the masa cakes. He had chorizo hash and I had maggu I wish I had the correct spelling. read more

Phoebe's Diner - Diners Near Me - Austin, Texas

The Bananas Foster French was so good! The banana bread was so moist! And the outside was subtly crispy. And this dish was not too sweet. Once more, it was SO GOOD! I recommend! I had a Country Fried Pork Steak Sandwich. Not sure the name. This was a special of the day dish. But the fried pork steak patty was soft on the inside and crunchy on outside. The aioli garlic sauce was so tasty and creamy! I loved the fried egg on the inside. It ran down so nicely when cut. The arugula had a nice peppery element. This spot was busy but the service was really great. The waitress was so attentive. Food get this place 5/5 stars! read more

Phoebe's Diner - Special of the day. I believe this was Country Fried Pork Steak Sandwich. - Diners Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Fun atmosphere but felt like maybe I wasn't cool enough to be here? Food quality was high but it might have been a bit bland - I got the bbq breakfast burrito. Roasted potatoes were great and service was fast but didn't click like I hoped. If you go you probably won't be disappointed - it is honestly good and I think maybe my expectations were just too high? read more

Pheobs Dinner downtown is a total game-changer! The chicken fried ribeye is crispy, juicy, and basically makes you feel like a culinary genius just for ordering it. And the deep-fried French toast? Sweet, crispy, decadent--basically a hug disguised as dessert. The staff is super friendly, which makes the whole experience even better. Pro tip: the best way to get a table is to get in line through their website--trust me, it's worth it. Cozy vibe, downtown energy, and food that'll make you want to text everyone you know. Can't wait to go back! read more

Phoebe's Diner - The best chicken fried rib I've ever had in my life! Sorry, no picture. I ate it so fast. I forgot to take a full picture. - Diners Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Brisket burrito is delicious! Service was great! Pancakes were good but didn't have much flavor. Would recommend still tho read more

Phoebe's Diner - Brisket burrito Pancakes - Diners Near Me - Austin, Texas

Fireeeeeeee. My favorite brunch spot hands down! The line is crazy so get there early! But the food is worth it. Blood orange mimosa with the bad ass bacon and eggs, please. I've also gotten the chorizo hash and the brisket Benny, the regular Benny is really good too! My husband likes the chile rellano and the omelette. Everything is good, you can't go wrong. read more

This place was nearby, so I walked here for breakfast. It wasn't busy, so our waitress was on top of getting our order and refilling our coffee. It's a cute little space with plenty of seating and booths available. I tried the Badass eggs and bacon. The bacon was a thick slab bacon and was probably my favorite part of the meal. I opted for a biscuit, and the waitress offered a delicious apple butter, which I thought was very flavorful. I didn't get to try the pancakes, but I will the next time. They looked yummy. read more

Phoebe's Diner - -Badass Bacon & Eggs- with a biscuit - Diners Near Me - Austin, Texas

Overall the experience was ok. I felt that it was overhyped and didn't live up to the expectations. Starting off. To order coffee and water took longer than I expected. I ordered chicken biscuit plate and it was just ok. The chicken was good and the biscuit was an interesting take on a regular one. The egg was fine. The potato's that came with it was very underwhelming. Just cut in half and friend. Didn't even seemed seasoned. They have different salsas and stuff but it didn't appeal to me. Rather just have the bottle hot sauce on the table. I would go back and try something else. read more

Phoebe's Diner - -Chicken Biscuit- - Diners Near Me - Austin, Texas

Christina is awesome! So kind and friendly and made the restaurant even better! Great Brussels sprouts! read more

Phoebe's Diner - Brussels sprouts - Diners Near Me - Austin, Texas

Town lake is an Austin treasure, and what better way to end morning exercise than with some brunch? I looked up some brunch places close to Town Lake and this place showed up. We took a short drive and there was no wait early in the morning. The vibe is so good! Cosy and chill. I got the fried green tomatoes and also the banana french toast. That was a delicious giant pile of carbs. Fluffy and sweet. The chicken fried steak was good as well and came with a generous portion of asparagus and potatoes. The gravy was scrumptious. Definitely recommend for a chill visit during the weekend. I think they get busier later in the day but there's a waitlist you can join via yelp so you can plan accordingly! read more

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I've only been to Phoebe's twice and both times was at this downtown location. It's easy to see why it's a top spot with fellow Yelpers and others alike. Their version of a Scotch Egg is pretty yum. Egg, cheddar cheese, potato and sausage in perfectly round and fried ball. It's the perfect app for two to share. The fried green tomatoes!!! I love the light and crispy batter fry with subtle seasoning to complement the tomato. The fry method doesn't take away from the tomato at all. Blends together nicely. We've also had the biscuits and gravy, bananas foster French toast, baked eggs, and chile relleno. Definitely recommend! Their twists on southern comfort food take the diner experience to another level. This ain't your run of the mill greasy spoon. They have a couple of locations but this is the only one I've been to. As you can imagine, it gets pretty busy especially during peak times. They do an excellent job with customer service, getting people seated and fed in a timely manner. The decor is modern-50s diner with counter seating/stools, booths, and tables. Limited outdoor seating as well. read more

This has a 1980s - 1990s old ATX vibe, really enjoyed our time there. We had the brisket (?!), pancakes (larger than advertised), omelettes, etc. as well as coffee, juice. There was no line when we arrived ~ 9:30 am. 10 minutes later there's a line out the door and 20-30 min wait. If you're hungry, go early. A little pricey, probably b/c we ordered 4 meals for 3 people. read more

A very nice diner experience on this Sunday morning at Phoebe's. We put our names n the wait list around 9:45am (thanks to Yelp! Pro-tip to use that service!) and by the time we arrived at 10:05am, our table for two was ready! Our server came by promptly and took our drink order, and the coffee arrived seconds later. Yes it was diner coffee, but that was exactly what we wanted. We were then given 3 recommendations from the menu, and we gladly ordered one savory and one sweet item. The Deep Fried French Toast was as crazy as you can imagine. Two of the thickest slices of bread I've ever seen, deep fried to a dark golden brown, with a baseball sized dollop of hand whipped cream sandwiched between. Upon cutting open, it was discovered to be perfectly moist and decadent. Plenty sweet without the extra syrup, but of course a dip here and there were required. Very tasty. The brisket burrito was likewise decadent on the other extreme. Rich and salty and perfectly paired with the deep fried potatoes side. The complimentary salsa served on the side lended the perfect touch of acidity. Another great dish. The place felt like an upscale diner... cozy and comfortable and warm. Great service and great meal. A bit too decadent to eat there often, but a special treat? For damn sure. read more

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Great spot in downtown Austin for our day date. Super cute, clean fresh flowers and overall great ambiance. The recommendations were great, tons of food for one serving. Jannah provided excellent service and was super kind! I had the brisket Benny with the red potatoes. The brisket had a great smoked flavor but I would recommend a little less sauce. My husband had the French toast which was massive and added a big slice of bacon which was the perfect flavor and texture. It was a nice breakfast splurge! read more

Phoebe's Diner - Yummy breakfast - Diners Near Me - Austin, Texas

Got food poisoning after eating the burger here. And the waitress didn't even come by our table to refill our waters once. Will not be back.

ASK FOR JANNAH! Best service ever best pancakes I've ever had everything was so freaking YUMMY! There was a little bit of a wait but we didn't mind and it ended up being so so worth it! We sat by the bar and it was still a great experience! Jannah was so nice, helped us pick up the best things on the menu, very attentive, food came out quickly, couldn't have asked for a better brunch. Oh and my girlfriend got a mimosa and she said it was very strong but very good haha. The side of bacon is one slice but it's thick! The pancakes aren't diner plate sized they're more on the smaller side so I got the 4 stack and gave one to my gf. The potatoes were a huge portion which I loved. read more

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Oh phoebe's diner is Gem. The establishment is well kept. The food is to die for. I've frequent this establishment twice during my visit over the weekend. I plan to return to Austin just because of Phoebe's diner. The staff is very very, very kind and delightful. Especially Izzy our waitress who did a phenomenal job in serving us during our time. The environment is quaint and warm as a diner should be. The parking is street parking, which is free on Sundays. I recommend trying any and everything on the menu, but please don't forget to try the pancakes. read more

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I visited Phoebe's Diner for Sunday brunch before flying out of Austin. It was just a fifteen-minute walk from my hotel. I joined the Yelp Waitlist but when I arrived, I saw that the restaurant was packed with lots of people waiting outside. I was worried I would have to wait a while, but to my surprise, they were able to seat me at the bar right away. The staff was very friendly and welcoming. I opted for the migas with side of fruit and side of avocado as well as an iced coffee (Café Du Monde Vietnamese). The migas comes with hatch chile hollandaise, scrambled eggs, onion, tomato, Hatch chiles, crispy masa cake, cotija cheese, and cilantro and served with crispy red potatoes... It was exactly what I was looking for! It was flavorful and very filling. I struggled to finish it, especially with my fruit and avocado which complemented the migas. The Vietnamese iced coffee was sweet and creamy. I don't usually indulge in sweet coffees so it was a little treat! Highly recommend checking out Phoebe's Diner if visiting Austin and also highly recommend joining the Yelp Waitlist ahead of time! read more

Phoebe's Diner - Migas with side of fruit and side of avocado - Diners Near Me - Austin, Texas

Great Food & Drinks - Wish We Had More Time! Stopped by with some coworkers, and we all ordered something different--every dish was a hit! The food was excellent, and we left more than satisfied. Parking can be a little tricky; we ended up parking down the street, but it wasn't a big deal. There are a few 20-minute spots in front of the diner if you get lucky. Inside the diner gives you the old school feel, but make no mistake it's super clean and fun! Between the red beers, mimosas, and Bloody Marys, we were all wishing we had more time in town to come back for another round. Definitely a spot worth visiting! read more

Phoebe's Diner - Spicy --Side Green Chorizo 5 Shared a package with a friend, the minimum we could get was 2. Which worked great for us - Diners Near Me - Austin, Texas

LET ME SAY HOLY DELICIOUS MOST AMAZING FLAVOR PACKED BLOODY MARYS!!! So unbelievable. My boyfriend has the OG one with bacon and wow the bacon is literally the best bacon I've ever had so large and just so tasty. I got the momo mix and it is more vegetable base with little or no tomato! Not sure exactly but holy shit man it's great! I literally will be back just for that! As for food it was good all beautiful dishes and just overall tasty! Nice breakfast spot. read more

Phoebe's Diner - -Crab Cake Benny- - Diners Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Greeted and welcomed very warmly by two young ladies at the front door. Escorted to our table right away where we were greeted by our cheerful server - Presley. Quick shout out to her - she was a big part of our excellent experience here today - friendly, informative and just a bright personality that warmed up the whole place. Give this girl a raise! Full house for brunch, lots of forks hitting plates - always a good sign. We started out with the Cheeky Monkey which was delicious and not too heavy - even with the sausage gravy. We had the fried chicken and grits dish, and also the Chicken Fried Ribeye. My wife is Gluten-Free and loved everything we had that morning and the fact that they had really good GF options was such a bonus because few places actually do (in spite of what a lot of them say). Coffee was always kept warm, no rush or hurry but always very attentive. Just a fabulous morning and could not recommend this place highly enough. read more

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Food was yummy! We had a large party and the service was fast. Our kids loved it! We would definitely go again! read more

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Heard about Phoebe's as a primo brunch spot for years since living in Austin and surprised to be writing about bland and forgettable food for much too high of a price. We were able to walk in and request a table, without a reservation around 2pm on a Saturday during the Texas Book Festival. We ordered the Brisket Benny which had no seasoning and a huge lack of flavor unfortunately. The biscuit was extremely dry and the brisket meat on top was overcooked. The best part of this dish was the side of hash brown casserole, which was super wet in contrast, but had some salt flavor. We also ordered the Fried Green Tomato BLT which was good, but the bread got soggy super fast so we mostly ate the inside parts. The tater tots were crispy, but again nothing here seemed to be seasoned with anything. I got a Vietnamese coffee that was the best part of the meal experience as it was done well and my partner got drip coffee. For the prices, a $14.99 sandwich the bread should be toasted and for a $15.99 brisket biscuit it should have flavor and not be overcooked in all its parts. Our server was wonderful, checked in plenty of times, kept us updated, answered our questions thoughtfully, and brought our items as soon as he could. This location definitely has more of a sports bar vibe to it. Lots of tvs with news and sports on with pop music playing fairly loudly, and quite a few families with young kids or babies at the time. read more

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My husband found this place searching "locally owned restaurants" while we were visiting Austin last weekend. 10/10 recommend!! We were a table of three and did not have to wait to be seated. I loved that. Once seated the server who took care of us was amazing. They also had a really great music playlist going that was just at the right level of enjoyment and you can still hear your party without raising your voice. Now, the food.....GREAT!! I had the brisket burrito with red potatoes. My husband had the chicken biscuit. My cousin had the chopped brisket sandwich. Great portions!! I eat a lot and had to take half of my burrito to go. We all took food home. We tried the cornbread too. It was delicious and the toppings for it along with the butter made it even better. To drink, we order the blood orange mimosas (chef's kiss)!!! I would come back for the mimosas alone lol!! Definitely worth checking out if you're in the city. read more

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Nice little place. Service was great. Food was awesome! Had the French toast, and it was amazing! read more

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First time here. We waited 45 minutes and I'm not sure it's worth it, to be honest. The food was just ok, not terrible but not worth the wait or less than average service. I think the aspect that lost a star or two rating was the service. Our waitress showed up twice - once for the order and another time for the bill. The manager swung by and offered to fill coffee cup sitting bone dry for 20 minutes. And then when the food delivery girl set our plates down, we attempted to hand her the appetizer empty plates and she refused to take them and replied "oh, your server can get those" and turned away. We all were a bit surprised at that reaction as she walked away with an empty tray. Not efficient, nor customer focused. So, the lack of attentiveness from the wait/serving staff wasn't overly impressive. read more

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Wow, I have ordered from this restaurant on a delivery app known for its BOGOs on Migas, Badass Bacon and Eggs, and Chicken Biscuit but this was my second time in person. Last time, I sat at a very uncomfortable table but this time I sat at the bar. The coffee was adequate but the staff's attention was insanely good. My best friend and I split the Crab Benedict as an appetizer and it was pretty good. I wouldn't order it again at its price point but it was nicely prepared with perfectly cooked asparagus. The star of the show was the Cheeky Monkey. I don't know how to explain it -- something like crispy, gooey, crunchy, soft, runny perfection. The sage sausage gravy was so good, my friend used some on her Fried Chicken and Grits. She enjoyed her Bloody Mary, too. If I could get the same two women as servers every time, I'd be back in person. Here's to you, Phoebe's Diner. I see what you're capable of! read more

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Nice diner with friendly staff. My kids really liked the joke book they gave us to look at while dining. The food was good but not remarkable. The restaurant was full with moderate noise level. read more

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Wait staff was extremely friendly and helpful. I sat at the breakfast bar. This is place is great for families. Not loud or obnoxious, you can hold a conversation without yelling. I had the Chile Relleno with chorizo. It was a bit salty, probably because of the tortilla chip crust, but extremely flavorful and delicious. Very affordable, finally a descent breakfast that doesn't feel like you've been robbed when you're finished. This was my first time here and I'm looking for to going back. read more

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1st time at this location. I really enjoyed this location. They have tables, booths and bar space. I would recommend you add yourself to the waitlist via their website or on Yelp. The wait times were pretty accurate. They have chairs and water outside while you wait. We ordered the chile relleno, chicken and biscuit (add the gravy), and 2 pancakes. Although the main dishes were amazing, the pancakes were just ok. The server was also just ok. They had zero sense of urgency, was slightly passive aggressive ("so you want a dry chicken and biscuit"), and forgot my gravy. Phoebe's never disappoints when it comes to food. I'll definitely be eating here again whenever I'm visiting Austin. read more

We were fortunate to find space at the bar. LOVED the fried chicken biscuit (with the side of sausage gravy. Was sad to hear that the 704 (meat galore) platter was no longer available but our server was sweet enough to help us recreate it. In future I would join the waitlist on the website thereby avoiding any hassle. read more

The most insane of the crispiest and deliciousness is applied to their bacon. Off the charts thick bacon. Bacon.

This place was walking distance from our hotel so we stopped in. It is a cute little diner that was packed! We did get seated right way. Our waitress was very friendly and helpful. We ended up ordering the brisket burrito (without eggs) and it was HUGE and sadly I was not able to finish it. The potatoes were great but needed some salt. My husband ordered their version of a scotch egg and loved it. He also got pancakes but they came out cold, so we had to send them back. The new ones came out quickly and they were taken off our ticket by our very apologetic waitress. My husband said they were very good. The sourdough toast was also great! They do have breakfast cocktails, and spiked coffee, but we decided to stick with water and a coke. read more

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I ALWAYS make a visit at Phoebe's when I'm in Austin. They have always had excellent service and the food is amazing! I always get the chicken biscuit for breakfast. I've been to two locations and both have a nice atmosphere. At both locations, I have not had to wait a significant amount of time to be seated. I highly recommend this establishment. read more

Second or third time having breakfast here and Phoebe kinda jerked us around this time. Soured the experience for sure, we put our name in at 1057 and were seated at 1150. Maybe about right for bfast on a Sunday in Austin but we checked with hostess a few times and kept before assured we'd be seated sooner than actuality. My husb ended up leaving in search of something quicker, as the hunger headache was setting in. Once sat the experience was ok. Food was ok. Service was sweet. Two word review: expect wait. read more