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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!
Well I live up in North Austin domain area and they have a location that's located on Gracy Farms Lane and it's been there for roughly about a year and a half, and it still has not open. This restaurant has been on my foodie list for a while so with me having Sunday off due to the Thanksgiving holiday I decided to travel downtown to their location but parking is a nightmare so I decided to go to the one off of West Oltorf, the restaurant ambiance isn't that of a five-star restaurant it's your normal Mom and Pop neighborhood bristow/cafe with Inner City Vibe. Amongst entering the building the service was quick fast and courteous and very friendly wait staff. Now let's get to the main reason of me. Driving this far to try this location out. The menu has options that would tempt and foodies taste buds. I settled on getting the shrimp and grits breakfast along with two over medium eggs. The presentation of the food was okay, the texture and the taste were good. Bye but the one that I noticed about the main courses. They lacked flavor and seasoning. The shrimp tasted very bland in the eggs. Taste the exact same way. To tell the truth, the shrimp and grits combination came in a way that I've never seen it before. Especially when you specialize in eating shrimps and grits normally at a good Cajun restaurant. The ingredients were of abundance some of them I didn't even know what they were. But it didn't take away from the texture of the food.. Overall, the food that I got was great outside of the shrimp and the eggs because of the lack of seasoning the customer service was great and I enjoy myself read more
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3 years ago
Long line with nowhere to sit outside while waiting except on ground. You should definitely check in online and as early as possible. We went on Sunday and the line was long, a min 60+ min wait. There is a Starbucks across the street. ** DO NOT park in Texaco parking lots or between the yellow lines. We witnessed them boot two peoples cars. Ridiculous! We sat on the patio so we warned everyone not to park there! Once you get seated your life will changed the food is amazing!!!! Lucille than you for the recommendation, the Brisket Benny was the bomb! We also had pancakes and red potatoes, yummy, my daughter cleared all her plates. Bonus: April made us palleta shots, freakin delish! Thank you for your hospitality April, so sweet! We will definitely return! read more
2 years ago
I don't know what's in their eggs but they are the best I've ever had of my life. They told me it was just butter, salt, and pepper, but I just don't think that's true. There's a magical potion they're not disclosing. I'm on Carnivore, so only had a burger patty, eggs, and bacon. All three were so flavorful and filled me up! My friend had the Migas and said it was fantastic! The service was a little slow but not bad. The ambiance is your typical casual, laid back diner. This place is a winner! read more
Came to Phoebes on a Saturday morning. We ordered the smoked beet hash, Brussels sprouts, tater tots, a biscuit with the apple butter and the pepper jelly, the deep fried French toast, the buttermilk pancakes, eggs, and bacon. The service was amazing. Our waitress is very nice (thanks Halle). The food was on point. Made from scratch. Will definitely be back when I am in Austin. read more
8 months ago
4 years ago
Looking for a new brunch spot? Phoebe's Diner is open and ready to satisfy all of your brunch needs! Definitely one of my fave places to grab brunch. l always look forward to Phoebe's and never get tired of their menu. We ordered: -Cheeky Monkey ($9.95): Crispy fried 7min egg, wrapped in sausage, potato and smoked cheddar. Served with sage sausage gravy and green onions -Chorizo hash ($12.95): Green chorizo, crispy masa cake, over-easy eggs, corn, onion, sweet potato, spinach, guacamole, pickled chiles, cotija cheese, cilantro -Brisket Benny($13.95): Chopped bbq brisket, buttermilk biscuits, over easy eggs, hollandaise, and bbq sauce. Served with hash brown casserole and green onions -Beet orange mimosa with cava (cava is extra, but worth it) We went the more savory route with our brunch, but Phoebe's also has a great selection of sweet treat brunch items such as deep fried French toast, crepes, and banana fosters French toast! They also have mouthwatering daily specials such as crab benedicts, beef ribs, and the classic southern chicken fried steak. Phoebe's is super casual and walk-ins are welcome, but highly recommend to join their Yelp waitlist to beat waiting long on line especially on the weekends. Lots of space in the parking lot but on the weekends it can get packed. There's plenty of parking down the block and around the neighborhood. Phoebe's Diner Oltorf location serves breakfast, brunch, and lunch: Monday-Sunday 7am-3pm 533 West Oltorf Street Austin, TX 78704 read more
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2 years ago
I've lived in town for a month and been here three times. Everything has been delicious. The staff is fun and personable. Great bloody Mary's, coffee drinks on draft, and the prices are good too! read more
4 years ago
First time at this infamous diner! Recommend for out-of-towners, they've got an extensive menu, outdoor seating with surrounding misters for the Texas heat and doggos get water bowls brought to them I had Phoebe's Benedict's and my friend had the migas, we both loved our meals and would come again! Also, they have Yellowbird, produced in New Braunfels, hot sauce on the table. Love local supporting local! read more
1 year ago
1 year ago
I wanted to come back and update my review with a picture of the infamous fried chicken and grits. Still my favorite breakfast in town, still checking in on Yelp, still highly recommanding! Pro-tip: for a few extra bucks, upgrade your mimosa to better bubbles! Request: please Pheobe's, bring back the carrot cake french toast, pleaaaaase!! read more
For Sunday Brunch, Phoebe's is loud, crowded, and hectic. Parking is tight. But even so, we had a great experience. We signed up for the online waitlist, arrived on time, and were seated within a few minutes. Our server was great--friendly and efficient, with good suggestions and explanations. The cocktail list is short, apparently because they have no liquor license, but they make the best of the situation. My Bloody Mary, made with sake, was as good as I've had. We wanted to try the Hash Brown casserole, and ordered one a la carte. It was tasty, but not outstanding. I would have like to have some browning/crisping on top or bottom. We split a Cheeky Monkey, aka a Scotch Egg, was quite good, and came in a puddle of nice gravy. My friend raved about her Shrimp and Grits, which she says can hold its own among the best she's had. The addition of spicy Chorizo was a nice touch, as was the goat cheese and corn in the grits. My Fried Chicken biscuit was very good. The chicken itself was very good, though not exquisite. The eggs were perfectly cooked, and sat atop a pile of pimento cheese. The "biscuit"itself seemed more like focaccia or cornbread, and was tasty--but not biscuit-y. The pepper jam was wonderful, the home fries adequate but low priority, given all the food on the table. The server told us that weekdays are less hectic. I'd like to come back for a quieter experience--and to try some of the non-brunch menu items. read more
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Amazing!! A brunch spot with Viet coffee and gravy, couldn't ask for more. Loved the Brussel sprouts. read more
5 years ago
PSA: If you're looking for the Crab Cake Benedict, they don't have it! We finally got to try out Phoebe's for breakfast and what a sweet little space. Phoebe's is not an up and coming, trendy, fusion restaurant like the rest of what Austin has become. Instead, it feels more like your tiny small town restaurant and I'm here for it. Coffee, perfectly brewed-- strong and amazing. I ordered the Fried Chicken Biscuit with a side of gravy (highly recommend) because... Texas. The fried chicken wasn't dry, and the breading was nice and light. However, the biscuit was quite dense... I ate bits of it, but wasn't impressed. I am definitely curious to try out other items on the menu to see what the hype is all about! read more
3 years ago
Decided to try this place based on reviews and let me tell you - they were SO RIGHT! Vibe is classic hole in the wall vintage diner and sparks all the smiles! Food is DELICIOUS. We tried a sampling of items - bad ass bacon and eggs (that bacon OMG!!), chocolate chip pancakes (IYKYK) and sausage gravy and biscuits. Everything was excellent and such a great way to start your day. Highly recommend you check out this place (or their downtown location) and ask for Jana who provided top notch service! Will 100% be repeat clients and rotate this in to our list of breakfast and brunch spots. read more
2 years ago
Such a great ambiance! Took me back! I love places like these! The service was great Melina was a great server .. the staff even broke out to sing some Queen bohemian rhapsody! So fun! The food was delicious! So glad we chose what we did! Clean and coffee was great very attentive staff! read more
3 years ago
The breakfast was quaint! But there's always something off about Austin breakfast places. They all kind of run the same? I expected something different this time around but it was all the same normal tex-mex breakfast. The waiter was nice but the actual restaurant was small the chairs were uncomfortable. The best thing I had though, was the Thai tea. read more
3 years ago
This place is so cozy and quaint. Customer service is friendly. And the food is amazing, seasoned well and packed with flavor. The Brisket Burrito is everything you want in a burrito- tasty, tender brisket, breakfast, potatoes, fluffy eggs and cheesy goodness. I also threw in a blueberry pancake, which was fluffy and full of blueberries. I look forward to next time. read more
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My favorite brunch spot to take friends and family who are visiting! This place gets pretty busy on the weekends so i recommend getting on the waitlist or go early ~9 am. Parking is not the greatest so keep a look out for tow signs. Service is great and staff is very friendly. Food is good & comforting. 10/10 every time! read more
I woke up starving in downtown Austin and found Phoebe's on Yelp. I just wanted breakfast - and I got a delightful breakfast with the BIGGEST most delicious slab of bacon I've ever had. Added a side of avocado and salsa and it was exactly what I was looking for. Great "upscale" diner vibe! Would absolutely go back! read more
3 years ago
Yum, friggin yum, friggin yum! We came to Austin from DFW for a wedding and decided to check this place out. We had to wait for about 40 minutes, so plan accordingly. However, baybeeeee... it was worth the wait. Service was awesome! Our waitress was friendly, accommodating, attentive and right in the money with our orders and follow-up. The atmosphere is typical eclectic diner, with cool paintings of artists you can purchase. So for the food... the deep fried French toast is epic. It was decadent, and reminiscent of fair food, but with a Food Network show gourmet element that will make you eat the entire thing! The toast is literally about 2 inches thick! Honestly, you can probably split it between two people or at least have leftovers. We had the scrambled eggs which were awesome! How does someone make scrambled eggs with cheese Uber delicious! My hubby had the brisket bennie... he said that the combo of the eggs, the rich hollandaise, and the perfectly cooked brisket that melts in your mouth. Overall, if you're in the area and you appreciate a gourmet, yet down to earth breakfast, run, don't walk to Phoebe's! read more
5 years ago
On our first morning in Austin, we came to Phoebe's Diner for breakfast. It was located down the street from our Airbnb and a nice place to stop before heading to the Formula One race. They were pretty busy so we opted to sit at the counter so that we could be seated right away. Everything on the menu looked amazing but I opted for the shrimp and grits and it did not disappoint! It was by far one of the best versions of shrimp and grits I have ever had in my entire life. The flavor profile was so complex and just out of this world. Just take my word for it and order the shrimp and grits. Everyone else in my group absolutely loved what they ordered as well. This is one of those places that you literally cannot go wrong with anything on the menu and I wish we had several more mornings in Austin so that I could've come back here more than once. Phoebe's will definitely be on my list of must-stop places the next time I am in Austin. read more
1 year ago
1 year ago
I've been to Phoebe's Diner a few times and have usually had good experiences, but it hasn't blown me away just yet. This time, I went with a couple friends to the S Oltorf location for the first time. We shared some Mimosa carafes, the South First Tots, and I ordered the Chile Relleno for myself. South First Tots - these were delicious, the perfect combination of cheeses, sauces, and toppings. I would order this as my main meal honestly. Chile Relleno - The chile relleno itself was just decent. I didn't love how they fried the poblano, the red coating was very crunchy (but not crispy), and didn't have much flavor. The scrambled egg with cheese was pretty tasty, more of the juicy runny egg variety. I just ended up eating the eggs with the poblano mostly, so I didn't get much of the chile relleno experience. The waitstaff were all very accommodating and friendly, they've got some good banter here so I definitely enjoy the environment. But my entree was a bit disappointing this time. read more
2 years ago
Deep fried French toast and shrimp/grits = exceptional. Prompt service on the shaded astroturf clad front patio. read more
3 years ago
Great brunch. We put our name on the list and it did a great job of letting us know when the table was ready. Usually I hate valet parking, but it works here. You can get a drink in line so I don't see a problem here. Service is great and food delicious. I will come back! read more
4 years ago
This is a pretty good place for breakfast/brunch. I used the Yelp waitlist, so I only waited around 10 minutes before being seated. I definitely recommend joining the waitlist before coming! The service was very attentive and friendly. I ordered the fried chicken biscuit, and it was okay. The biscuit was good, but the chicken was very dry and seemed like it sat out for a while. I definitely wouldn't order it again. However, my party split the cheeky monkey, and I thought it was really good and unique. The sausage gravy was delicious, and the Scottish egg was very crisp on the outside. If you visit, I recommend ordering the cheeky monkey! read more
Hands down one of the best places we have ever eaten. The service was amazing, the dining room was adorable, and the food was outstanding. It's hard to get excited about breakfast, but we loved this place. We aren't from Austin, but it was so good, I'd visit again just to eat breakfast here. read more
Already dreaming about my next trip back here! This was our first stop when we landed in Austin. We had time to kill before picking friends up from the airport. We chose Phoebe's because of the amazing Yelp reviews and because they had Mimosas lol. We started off with the carafe of mimosas. For food, I got the Migas and he got the fried chicken biscuit. Both were SO good! Definitely ask for the local hot sauces to try if you like to spice things up (I added pictures of the sauces). The service was FANTASTIC! Very attentive, helped us with the menu, made great suggestions, so sweet. We can't wait to come back and eat here again! read more
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3 years ago
Very laid-back diner with good food. Loved that the eggs came seasoned with pepper to give them a nice kick. A lot of restaurants give you plain eggs so this was very surprising. Pancakes were very delicious. They use a unique batter making the pancakes thick with great flavor. I ordered the sage gravy. I prefer my gravy to be thick but I did enjoy the hints of sage and sausage. The omelette was extremely large and totally worth it. You can share this which is a huge plus! Paired with crispy potatoes, this was a flavor bomb for my palette. I'm not sure if it was an off day but we did receive a wrong check originally. Glad I double-checked or we would have paid more. But then we were given less change for our check after paying cash but luckily I caught that as well. All-in-all, good food worth trying if you're in that area. 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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