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This place is amazing. We had such a wonderful breakfast experience from the quick service (especially on a busy weekend morning), and the food was the perfect temperature. I could not believe the size of the side of bacon (it is a single strip of bacon that I swear weighs nearly a half-pound on it's own...it is more like a steak of bacon LOL). They have boozy drinks for breakfast here too that are tasty! The place is incredibly clean and is clearly a good spot for family breakfast!
The cornbread muffins are a MUST for cornbread lovers!! They were tasty, soft, and the jellies/butter that it came with were also yummy. Surprisingly, it was my favorite dish because ... The brisket benny was very disappointing. The hash brown casserole was terrible. It had zero flavor. It was a ball of mush. The brisket was good! It carried the plate. However, the biscuit really brought the overall dish down. It was my least favorite Benedict dish that I've had, personally. Nevertheless, because the cornbread muffins and brisket were good, I would certainly go back! I'm sure there is something else on the menu that I would love (as I've heard great things about the diner) but unfortunately, this visit was below expectations.
Graham is a chill and efficient server. Everytime we come here it's excellent they serve sodas by the can so there's no fountain stuff in your drinks.
What a nice surprise! This was our first visit to Phoebe's and we were impressed! I expected it to be a greasy diner, but ths was really good breakfast. We found parking in the lot, but they do offer valet. We put our name in and waited about 15 minutes before being seated on the patio. Even though it's hot out, the patio stays comfortable with the shades and fans. I had the famous crab cake benedict: (GF) 2 crispy lump crab cakes, poached eggs, hollandaise, green onion, sauteed asparagus, and my fiance had the brisket benny: Chopped BBQ brisket, buttermilk biscuits, over easy eggs, hollandaise, and BBQ sauce. Served with hash brown casserole and green onion. Great service and a great meal (huge portions). We'll be back!
Phenomenal!! No better word for this place. This place was packed and the service didn't skip a beat. The wait was not long either. The food? Phenomenal!! It was so good. From the hash brown casserole to the sausage gravy on the biscuits. Definitely what we were looking for in a breakfast spot. Would 10000000% go back and you should try if you haven't. It's so good.
I must admit that I was a bit skeptical about this tiny restaurant in an older strip mall bearing a big blue sign that said "Diner" on it. But I enjoy new experiences and menus with eclectic dishes. The menu had few choices for breakfast and I was unsure why it was suggested as a breakfast place. It's actually a good place to eat any time of day! The beautifully decorated patio provided the perfect welcome into their modestly decorated air conditioned restaurant and bar. When I say bar, it's more like a 1950s bar that you can sit at and have a meal at. Although drinks and meals were offered any time of day! The waitress was pleasant and helpful in suggesting add ons with my meal. But being a purist, I wanted to try it as intended. The food arrived in the normal amount of time. When I first saw my mozzarella omelette I was a little surprised! It didn't look anything like what it was described as! Oh well! I thought. Let's give it a try! My taste buds were happily amazed! Could this omelette smothered in mushroom gravy, green "pesto" and bread crumbs be the best omelette I've ever had?! The mushroom tomato gravy was so smooth! Along with the cilantro avocado topping. That tasted more like pesto, gave it the perfect zing! I had wished I the had ordered some toast to dip in the sauce. I could have done without the bread crumbs. But they were easily swept to the side. The amount of mozzarella cheese in this omelette led me to believe it was more of an omelette lasagna than a plain old omelette. This place is definitely a must if you are visiting Austin!
This was an awesome breakfast! We got a table right away and our server took our order right away. I got the Chile Rellenos and it was fantastic! The Chile was cooked beautifully and the fillings were gooey goodness! The coffee here was flavorful and I drank a bunch! Well worth the stop! Great food, great service!
Food was great Anna was very helpful we questions. Everyone was very friendly. Anne was the best!! A must try brunch spot!!
The place is really cute and the customer service was 5/5. I got the Chile Relleno w/ green chorizo with fruit. This was really different but a good different. Scrabbled eggs stuffed in there and fried. Everything worked really well with each other but I could have shared this plate with someone. Those potatoes were delicious and the perfect amount of crispy. Chicken Fried Ribeye with hashbrown casserole. The asparagus was seasoned so well that my boyfriend discovered he really likes asparagus. He devoured his chicken friend ribeye. The biscuits and gravy were ok but it's not something that we would order again. We wanted to try it out to see if we would like it but it's a no for us. Definitely recommend and don't forget to join the waitlist so you don't have to wait long before you're seated.
Food: Deep Fried French Toast sounded like it would be amazing ... and it was! Omg I added bananas on top and wow, this is some of the best French toast in Austin. I genuinely loved it so much. I also got the Cafe du Monde Vietnamese Coffee because it intrigued me. I grew up with Cafe du Monde coffee, so I knew about the chicory flavor. But with this style/flavoring, omg wow... so good!! Gimme an Iv of that coffee!! Service: My server was super friendly! I thought she was sweet and funny. Ambiance: Super chill diner vibe with TVs on, big bar with AustinFC flag and lots of extra coffee to be made! It was really nice there.
I want to start by saying this was an Uber Eats order, so my experience may have been a tad different if I'd been there in person. I ordered 2 Chicken Biscuits. It typically comes with a fried chicken breast on top of an egg, cheese, and a biscuit. It also has potatoes and some type of jalapeño jam on the side. The chicken was seasoned but still missing something. I wish they'd also maybe cooked it just a little longer. The breading looked perfectly cooked but tasted like it needed a little more time. When I placed my order I called the store to ask if they could not put cheese on either of the meals. The nice host who answered the phone said of course. Needless to say, although "no cheese" was written on my receipt, there was still cheese on both. On the first one, I was able to get most of the egg separated from the cheese. The taste was basic, would have been better if I could have had it with the biscuit. Couldn't taste the first biscuit bc the cheese was melted on. Luckily, on the second one, I was able to just take the cheese off, sacrificing bits on the biscuit lol. The potatoes were basic. They had little to no seasoning. The Jam! It was definitely a saving grace for everything. It was kinda similar to chutney. I tasted it with each item and it definitely made it better. Is this a place I'll eat regularly, probably not. Will I eat here again, I'm not opposed to trying it again.
Came Saturday morning and was able to grab a seat at the bar. They defiantly are popular for both dine in and to go orders. Went with the French toast and badass bacon and eggs. French toast is massive so tool 1/2 home, nice and crispy and soft center. The Badass bacon and eggs was simple yet good. The hash brown casserole was great at first but then become kinda bland. The eggs tasted a lot like the casserole sooooo maybe next time I'll do over easy eggs. Bacon nice and crispy just how I like. Coffee was also good and service was great. Sitting at the bar you get a front row seat of all that's going on. Restaurant was clean and seemed to be well maintained.
We had the Badass Bacon and Eggs, Green Chorizo Shrimp and Grits, a Cheeky Monkey, a classic Bloody Mary and a grapefruit mimosa. Everything was great, very fresh, we didn't have to wait long to be seated or for our food to arrive. The service was excellent, the team is upbeat and they all seem happy. The ambiance was nice and casual - it's like an up scale diner. The bacon was thicc and melt-in-your-mouth status. The Cheeky Monkey was not our favorite item, but it was unique. My husband got the shrimp and grits and said it was "delightful". I'm not sure that I've heard him use that word to describe a dish before. We looked around at other people's food and it all looked real good. We will be back for more!
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1 year ago
We are here for Mother's Day! It's a cute classic diner. The service so far is great. We had a little bit of a wait but even that was not too bad. read more
9 months ago
Visiting Austin and decided to have breakfast here today and get a break from all the bbq! I ordered the shrimp and grits, chicken fried ribeye, pancakes, cheeky monkey and Thai tea. All were delicious! Would mos def go back here again. Place was clean. Service was great, thanks Leland! read more
1 year ago
1 year ago
The vibe inside is super cool. They play hip hop music. All the staff are pleasant and you can tell they enjoy working here. They are very attentive and will describe the dishes with great flare. The food is good and not your typical diner fare. I had the Benedict with bacon instead of ham and my boyfriend had the big bacon plate. He really liked the salsa and he's a salsa snob so that is saying a lot. Hollandaise sauce was perfection. read more
2 years ago
My water glass had lipstick on it. We had the migas and a chile relleno (stuffed with scrambled-eggs). They were pretty good. The migas were a little too cheesy for my taste but my wife liked it. The relleno had a hard and crispy crust, which I was not a fan of. The side of broiled potatoes were a nice change.The migas plate came with corn meal "masa" balls, which were epic. Such an intense corn flavor! I could have made a meal of those. I don't usually notice otableware but my knife was incredibly dull and almost couldn't cut my chili relleno. It wasn't sharp against my finger either. read more
Cool place - didn't mean that about the temp but on a hot summer's day it is a place to cool off. There's nice seating outside too if you prefer the heat. I had goat cheese grits and fried chicken (gf). They have a separate fryer. The maple syrup sauce was very spicy - served on the side. I could dip a little. You got 2 large pieces of chicken. Love this place but I'm going to have to give it 3 stars because they charged me $3.75 for hot water. I can see $1 or $2 but that is exorbitant considering I didn't use any of their sugar, milk etc... Disappointing read more
3 years ago
Let's talk Phoebe's Diner! (Emphasis on 'Diner') First impressions: Phoebe's is BUSY! I stopped in for a very late Saturday brunch and the restaurant was bustling! The parking lot was full, but I was able to park on the following block. There's a covered patio out front with 2-4 person tables. Inside, everything is dated (it's clear the restaurant has been around for awhile) but that's ok...it's a diner after all. Food: I was hungry! I went for the buttermilk short stack and the Chicken n Biscuits (without the gravy...there's a $2 up-charge for it). The pancakes were forgettable. However, I REALLY enjoyed the Chicken n Biscuits. The chicken was fried really nicely and paired well with my scrambled eggs and red potatoes. I loved the pepper jam!! Things were a bit under seasoned, not terribly. Nothing tasted artificial. My serving was large, but nothing was too heavy, greasy, or salty. Prices: The prices felt fair and appropriate, which is a nice change after all these new overpriced restaurants have moved in. Brunch items listed seem to be around $12-$15. Overall: I had a nice experience and will be back when I crave that Mom n Pop laid back experience. read more
1 year ago
Was looking for something new to grab something to eat and the Yelp! Community didn't fail me. So this is a small gem that you can enjoy a meal and get a drink at and the food isn't the traditional breakfast food, which is wonderful. The bacon was thick cut, the hash brown was served in a casserole form and you need to like onions and the pancake was delicious. Overall a great meal and I'd gladly go back. read more
1 year ago
Had the chopped brisket sandwich the brisket was a little dry wasn't to good. The server was great very polite and nice was very eager to exchange the food for something else a really nice person. The parking is not good if you live in the area you have to pay for parking so you better order eat and go. read more
1 year ago
This food was great. It was a bit different from any other breakfast I've had before. I would most definitely go back when in Austin. The waitress was very friendly too. read more
Sunday brunch around 10am /10:30am we put on name on the wait list and waited about 15 min. Valet and a tiny amount of self park. It's located like in a small gas station and auto repair shop lot. Service was fast and friendly. Small interior. There's a patio but it was too hot. Anyway the chorizo hash was delish. We had a Bloody Mary. The fried green tomatoes were delicious. The French toast were huge clouds. Like there were so fluffy and soft and melts in your mouth. Great place!! read more
3 years ago
I love this cozy diner, the staff is so friendly and the food is yummylicious. It has the authentic American diner feel with a slightly modern twist to several breakfast items. Seating is limited so reservations are highly recommended. We got on the Yelp waitlist on the way to the restaurant and saved some time and didn't have to stand outside in the extreme heat. We had the blueberry and chocolate chip pancakes, hash brown casserole and deep fried French toast. A bit heavy and sweet but hey, it was a hearty weekend brunch. The mimosa was fresh and refreshing. Definitely recommend trying this place if you are looking for a classic breakfast/brunch. read more
JOIN THE WAITLIST ON YELP BEFORE GOING!!! you do not want to stand in the heat for an hour while waiting for your table. our server was super sweet and helpful. the south first tots were incredible but be aware that the guac is quite spicy! the burrata omelet, brisket benny, chile relleno, and bst omelet were all wonderful. unfortunately i have to knock a star because i ordered a $7 large strawberry lemonade and not only was it tiny, but it didn't even get filled up to the top of the to-go cup. i totally forgot to take a picture to compare, but my friend got a small $4.50 juice and they were practically the same size. read more
1 year ago
First, the staff looks like they rolled out of bed, either in the clothes they passed out in, or the swim shorts from yesterday's summer fun. The hostess just stared at me when I asked for a table for one outside. Blank stare... and responded, the bar is open. Which it was, but I would like to sit outside. Hostess: Those are for 2 people. Me: well, I can I sit at one of the three that are open, it's too cold in here. It's 9:15am Don't order the poached eggs. They've been microwaved in a half circle silicone mold. There is no way a poached egg would have a rubber texture with apparent over heated egg whites with a crispy fried top. read more
We love this place! The line is pretty long but you can join the waitlist via Yelp instead of waiting in line in the sun. Even if that's the case, they come out and ask if anyone wants mimosas or bloody Mary's to order! Food is great and atmosphere inside is awesome. Can't wait for the north Austin location to open! read more
11 months ago
First off you need to rsvp, this place is packed. It's Saturday and raining but this place is plenty crowded. The parking lot has complimentary valet that's at the entrance but it was difficult to determine where she'd park our cars. We found a parking spot and made our way through the rain. Once inside we had already rsvped and checked in on phone, now we waited to be seated. The place is small but has adequate seating at the bar top and outside covered seating area. We received a small booth for a party of 4 ...I can't imagine a bigger party inside the restaurant unless it's a slow day. Our waitress was exactly what we needed, patient, kind and attentive. She was fabulous. We ordered pancakes, brisket burritos, grits, eggs, bacon and biscuits. Oh, yeah the coffee was perfect as well. Food came out hot and quick. Everything was delicious except the thick slab of bacon and that biscuit. Not a fan but everything else was great! As we ate our food, I noticed other patrons leaving with to go boxes. Yes, you get ample food for your money and I too, left with a to go box. Overall a great experience. I will return. read more
11 months ago
Nice little breakfast stop. Small interior but they make the most of the space. + pros French toast was awesome Flavors on the chicken and the gravy were great Decent sized menu, plenty of options Server was very friendly - cons - Parking is rough, lot is small and several neighboring businesses to contend with - the brisket in the burrito could have used a bit more seasoning/flavor - not really cons but not pros -could have used a bit more comfortable seating -some of the prices seem a bit high for the portion size (some of the sides especially) read more
10 months ago
2 years ago
Came straight from the airport for our first meal in Austin. Got in immediately. Enjoyed breakfast, my friend has the biscuits and gravy and it was an interesting take. The slice of bacon was really good and thick but probably not worth the cost for a slice of bacon. I really enjoyed my pancakes with ricotta in them which definitely gave an interesting but smooth texture to them. It was a good meal but not out of the world and worth 5 stars. If I find myself back in Austin I may try somewhere else next time. read more
2 years ago
Met a friend for breakfast before we had to go to work. Was very good. Staff super friendly. A fun menu and something for everyone. My friend had the BBQ style Eggs Benedict and I had the breakfast Chili Relleno. Both very good and a creative Texas twist on breakfast. The hash brown casserole was extremely tasty and comforting. This diner represents a taste and feel of True South Austin back in the day before Austin turned into Monotroplis that it is today. Looking forward to exploring more of the menu in many more future visits to come. read more
1 year ago
11 months ago
Checked in on Yelp which saved us a lot of time waiting in line. This place was extremely busy but staff was efficient and kept things moving. We waited about 15 mins after arriving to be seated. Portions were huge and we really enjoyed everything we tried. I loved my Vietnamese iced coffee. We had the corn cakes and scotch egg adjacent appetizers which were so tasty. I was honestly full just from those but made room for half of my brisket burrito. I wish I knew the burrito came with barbecue sauce mixed in - I had assumed it was just the brisket with rub not with sauce mixed it, but it was good all the same. My husband loved his baked eggs and my brother in law got some kind of hash. Service was great and friendly. Vibe was relaxed cozy (but busy) diner. Definitely wouldn't hesitate to return, but the wait can really be long so check in on Yelp first and save yourself some time! read more
3 years ago
The diner just opened when we arrived. The workers were getting the place ready for the day. The diner is cute and intimate. Our party of 4 was seated in the booth. I liked what I got. I had eaten earlier so I just wanted something small. I got the shrimp and grits with a side of fresh fruit. I can't say too much about the other dishes but I'd try this place again. read more
1 year ago
I have to say the reviews are outstanding, the wait list was long..... but the food we had was not great. Maybe we had super high expectations, I had the Cheeky Monkey as an appetizer.... It was not great... ate half. I had high expectations for the sausage gravy biscuit. Very bad..... they are not biscuits it's like bread and the sausage gravy had no sausage.... Same gravy that was the base of the Cheeky Monkey so maybe it had a double impact... But honestly biscuits and gravy from Cracker Barrel are 3X better! My wife and I absolutely hated this place based on what we ordered and shared....but it's obviously popular and I think the "Not Biscuits" really soured our experience. read more
2 years ago
My friend guided to me to some of her favorite places when I was in town. I'm a breakfast person so when she suggested this place, I was totally down. It shares a parking lot with a couple other businesses so I can see how this might be super crowded on a weekend. Luckily, we went late morning on a Monday. The inside is cute and I think I was so excited about the interior that I forgot to take pics. I also forgot because we didn't wait at all..walked in and were seated immediately. Our server was super sweet and had awesome customer service skills. Considering all the options, I made a pretty basic choice with the Badass Bacon and Eggs. I substituted the toast for a biscuit. I hadn't had slab bacon in years so it was a delicious treat and, clearly, the star of my plate. I tasted my friend's goat cheese grits which she loves. They were definitely creamy, I'm just not a huge goat cheese lover. Overall, solid food with great service. I'd return. read more
Found this on Yelp and decided to stop for breakfast while we were in Austin. The restaurant is small and located next to a gas station in a small shopping center. Parking is limited. Definitely a busy spot so get on the waitlist. We sat within 5 minutes because we came early, but about 15 minutes later the wait was over 35 minutes. By the time we left there were over a dozen people waiting to get seated. The food: we ordered the southern tater tots which had really good flavor but were cold. We also ordered the cornbread with the flavored butters and they were just ok. For our meals we had the Badass breakfast which was ok and the fried French toast which was also just ok. It's two huge pieces of French toast with berries on top. We found all the food lukewarm and were disappointed. I gave them two stars because we ordered the starters and then shortly afterwards ordered the food and everything came out within a minute from each other. I felt extremely rushed. We barely had received the apps and the meals were out too. This seems like a very popular place but our experience here was just not good. read more
The diner atmosphere here was great. They have an online waitlist which is so helpful. The food itself was pretty good with just a couple of hiccups. I really enjoyed the fried green plantains. Our waitress suggested that we order them with some pimento cheese and it was a great addition. The brisket burrito was great and juicy. Unfortunately the cheeky monkey appetizer was a miss. It was dry and not really much flavor present. Also, the burrata omelette was a better idea in theory. I love burrata and was excited to try but putting it in an omelette made it just feel like a hard chuck of cheese sitting in the egg. The pesto on top did not have much flavor. I would come back here but I would avoid those two items, they didn't really seem redeemable to me read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
Went to Phoebe's for Sunday brunch around noon. Checked in on the waitlist and waited about 45 minutes to be seated, which we were okay with because of all of the raving reviews. It was very crowded and so was the parking lot. Once we were seated, we ordered and our food came out shockingly fast. I got the Hot Ham and Cheese which is smoked ham, pimento cheese, and tomato on sourdough. The ham was thick and slimy and pretty hard to chew, but the pimento was good. Tater tots were great. The sandwich was just underwhelming and mid. I wish I would've gotten the Deep Fried French Toast!! I also got the Cafe Du Monde Vietnamese Coffee and I didn't like it. It had a really odd flavor and I normally love Vietnamese coffee. read more
2 years ago
Food Service Music We had the fried green tomatoes with house made ranch, the chicken fried steak, the special (spare ribs with BBQ hollandaise), and a side of bacon. ALL delicious. read more
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533 W Oltorf St
Austin, TX 78704
So-Fi (S. 1st St. District), 78704 (South Austin)
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(512) 660-5020
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Is this place vegan friendly?
Oh gosh. Not certain. I think there may be some vegetarian options but vegan might be a stretch.
Their espresso machine was broken the last time I went. Does anyone know if they got a new one yet?
Hello, we actually no longer have an espresso machine. We do have wonderful drip coffee from TX Coffee Trader's and our house made Cafe Du Monde Iced Coffee though. Come in and visit us!
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