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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!
Great service and great food! The brisket burrito was tasty, but their hash is amazing. The deep fried French toast is thicccck with all the C's.. I didn't try it, but it looked like no other French toast I've ever seen before - super fluffy! Overall, a decent dining experience, but nothing spectacular. read more
7 years ago
Phoebe's Diner is over in South Austin, just off S 1st, and W Oltorf St. This review is for breakfast/brunch. Food: We had the Phoebe's Benedict - poached eggs on a buttermilk biscuit with a rich white hollandaise (it was practically like mayonnaise and not so hollandaise,) smoked ham, and a potato casserole that had some onion in it. We weren't too keen on the smoked ham, but overall it was tasty. The Cheeky Monkey was a fried, seven minute egg wrapped in sausage, shredded potatoes and smoked cheddar, served on sage sausage gravy. Perfectly cooked, with a good gravy. Definitely share it, yes even with one egg, as it's rich and filling. Service: We were seated at the bar (2 ppl), therefore service was pretty efficient. Drinks were consistently refilled, and the food came out in good time. Cost: Two Benedict's, a cheeky monkey, an ice tea, and a coffee ran us about $39 after tax and before tips. Overall: It's busy on weekends, and I highly recommend using the waitlist option on Yelp! to book your spot. It noted we had a 15-minute wait, but it ended up being almost an hour. Parking can get challenging, but if you're willing to walk a bit, there are options. There's not much covered space outside if you are waiting, but they have a Home Depot water dispenser for cold water if you need it. Cards and cash accepted. read more
7 years ago
We were wandering around looking for a good breakfast place to stop. Luckily, on a sunny Sunday morning we found this place tucked away in a local suburb. If there's one thing we look for when traveling, it's a good pancake and some tasty biscuits and gravy. My son always loves a pancake. Usually he overestimates his hunger and orders more than what he can handle. The pancake was a full plate and just the right amount for his appetite. My biscuits and gravy was tasty and not too heavy. They even offered a few different types of gravy. I got my usual. It is a small place for sure, and it got crowded rather quickly. If you are in the Austin area, check them out. read more
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3 years ago
We came from Los Angeles to try this place. We got in line online . Loved the decor. Parking was easy for Sunday brunch Our hostess was LULU. She was amazing The hash was to die for. The French toast was best we ever had The crab sandwich was fresh and tasty One of the best places to eat in Austin We will definitely be coming back read more
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3 years ago
Loved this place for bunch of lunch! Be sure to make a reservation as the wait is super long on Sundays! I made a reservation and still had to wait another 15-20 min for my table. Service was super fast and food came with a reasonable wait time. Portion size was great and price was reasonable as well! Restaurant had a homey and comfy diner ambiance! Would go again and take a friend! read more
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This place was delicious! We went for breakfast one morning and only had to wait about 15 minutes. Their outside patio has heaters for winter months so that was appreciated. I will say their parking lot is slightly difficult because they aren't too many spots. The scope of hash-brown casserole on the side was my favorite, so I'd recommend subbing that for whatever the meal is supposed to come with. read more
4 years ago
Great breakfast if you're looking for food that isn't your everyday breakfast. Staff was great and the food even better. read more
I was craving both egg benedict and crab cake, so this place happened to serve crab cake benedict - best of both worlds. The crab cakes were crunchy and crispy on the outside, but soft and crabby texture on the inside. The potato side was crispy and tasty. Unfortunately, the poach egg yolk was close to soft boiled texture, not running yolk. Strawberry lemonade came in small or large size. And the small size was like - a small cup, no ice. read more
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Being gluten free I rarely dine places with a large selection but Phoebes has a great selection Green chorizo hash was excellent!' read more
5 years ago
Soooo good! I love that you can get on the waitlist in advance so you don't have to wait too long once you get there! Our food was amazing and our waiter was awesome. Will definitely be back! Try the iced coffee.. 10/10 read more
Typically, at brunch places, I like sharing one salty dish and one sweet dish with my partner. For my salty dish, I ordered Pheobe's Benedict, because I am a sucker for hollandaise sauce. I also love me some hashbrowns, and I was curious what a "hashbrown casserole" entailed. Overall, the whole dish wasn't anything spectacular. Nothing really stood out, and I felt like I was just eating it just to get my money's worth at one point. For my sweet dish, I ordered the Deep Fried French Toast. I'm not sure if the toast was supposed to be that tough, but it was difficult chewing the toast. It was hard, as if it was cooked then forgotten and left to the side for a bit of time to harden. I ended up only eating a few bites and giving the rest to my partner. Parking was pretty limited, since the restaurant shares the same plaza as a few other businesses, and some parking spots were restricted to that particular business. I believe there is another parking lot that's reserved for Phoebe's Diner, but I didn't find out about it until I read the sign on their door (after waiting in the parking lot for someone else to leave). The seating is also limited, so if you come with a big group, you'll have a long wait unless you're open to splitting up your group to smaller groups, which is what I did (group of 8 split into two groups of 4). read more
4 years ago
I've been meaning to visit Phoebe's Diner, and was so excited when there was no wait on a Friday during lunch. The service was super kind and welcoming. The daily special was their fried chicken omelette, and the chicken was crispy and paired very well with the rest of the meal. Would want to come back to try something new when I'm craving American brunch/breakfast food. read more
5 years ago
7 years ago
It isn't very often that an establishment truly wows me with its cuisine. Phoebe's left me awestruck, mouth-agape, awaiting the next time I can come back to Austin to try more of what they have to offer. The dishes were brimming with flavor. I don't know how else I might describe it. From the pickled jalapeños and onions, to the hatch-Chile hollandaise sauce, to the meats, and the biscuits. Oh, the biscuits! So soft they could have doubled as a pillow for the inevitable after-meal crash. Not only was the food phenomenal, our server LuLu was one of the most fun and lively people I've had the pleasure of meeting. The atmosphere is loud and a bit busy - a great spot for weekend brunch. 6/5 stars, would absolutely recommend to a friend and will absolutely be returning! read more
7 years ago
One of the worst experiences I have had in a while .. My wife and I heard about this place and decided to try it out. We didn't have high expectations since it seemed to be a fairly new business - perhaps needing to work out some kinks. Boy did they blow our low expectation out of the water .. in a bad way! Our food took forever to come out. We ordered the crab cakes benedict, beet hash, a single pancake, and the nutella crepes. Crab benedict was okish. The crabcake was pretty good but the eggs were overpoached. Instead of a runny oozing egg, I got an egg that was the consistency of a hardboiled egg. I then asked for them to please cook another one for me so I could eat it with my crabcake. It came 10+ minutes later. My crabcake was cold by this time. Oh and did I mention my side (hashbrown casserole) was cold from the get go? To top it all off, I had a bug crawling around on my plate. But no one asked how my food was so ... shrug* Then there was the beet hash. It had a pretty good smokey flavor to it. Sad thing is the beet was all different textures and not consistent. Some were SUPER hard and chewy while others were mushy. Each different bite you took made you want to give up on the dish more and more. It just wasn't good to have the mushy vs hard/chewy different pieces of the same type vegetable. The plate was garnished with some guacamole on top that was oxidized. Do they not make it here? Is it sitting out in the open? Who serves guacamole that has changed colors? *shrug Ok, so the single pancake. What could go wrong? It came out burnt the first time. We wanted to mention it to our server but he literally put it down and walked away before we could say anything. Then we tried it and it tasted burnt so we sent it back. Second time it came out? Burnt. We just ended up eating it because we were so hungry. No one was around for us to ask them to fix it anyways. How does a burnt pancake leave their kitchen twice? Does the chef here not check her/his food before it leaves his/her kitchen?? This pancake was also upcharged $1.50 for adding chocolate chips! A buck freakin' fifty!!! This is not listed on the menu nor was it mentioned to us by the waitress by the way. Ok so nutella crepes are always bomb so obviously that must have been the best part of our meal, right? Wrong. The crepes were teeny tiny - like a little bigger than my palm. I have small hands. They were folded in half twice. This made them like two bites worth. There were three of these for $9. They were overcooked and super rubbery. They were topped off with some sort of crumbly cereal which was super awkward and weird to eat. The "marinated berries" that came with them were disgusting. The fruit tasted like old fruit that had been frozen to keep them from going to waste. I literally buy bags of frozen fruit from Costco that tastes more fresh than their marinated berries. Ok, so I wish I would have been able to tell someone there that we had so so so many issues with our food and experience. I couldn't because no one was around to ask. The one guy who dropped the pancakes off basically threw the plates on our table, didn't make eye contact and left. Our waitress was too busy with her newest customers (party of 6) and didn't really ever come back around except to drop off my poached egg .. the one that came 10+ minutes after I requested it. I'm still in disbelief that we got such bad food and service for the price. Our check came out to be over $40 and we both left the place still hungry. The funniest part of it all is that they weren't even busy. There were literally 15 people in the whole restaurant. Five tables were occupied. Five. There were at least three waiters/waitresses. Why is this place rated so high? I am at a loss for words. read more
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3 years ago
Wow, I wish this place was closer but will gladly make the drive to this tasty jewel. Mike was our server and he was so attentive and kind. The aesthetics are so cute and comfy. It's like farmhouse meets modern kitchen. Great deck outside with lots of room for seating. The wait was short, service was friendly and the quality was just 10/10. We decided to go with a Brisket Benny with a short stack to share. The brisket is so full of flavor! Add a delicious Benedict twist and wow what a taste! The biscuits are huge, not like a buttery biscuit but like a cake. The "casserole" that comes on the side is like a creamy cheese au-gratìn. Very tasty, only thing I would change is for just a little more hollandaise sauce (personal preference). The pancakes were very tasty, nothing fancy, just a good huge helping of homemade pancakes (better than your mama makes em!) Definitely coming back to try out that Chicken Fried Steak yumminess I saw advertised on the board. I found the prices to be fair for the portion and quality. Great place for a brunch read more
4 years ago
4 years ago
My favorite brunch restaurant ever! I was craving to have American brunch menu. This place is perfect always. I got 78704 platter which include tender bbq and egg. I recommend this!! read more
5 years ago
Choose this place because of the Yelp reviews. Seating was quick and the staff was courteous and attentive. Great diner atmosphere and most importantly the food was great. I had the Chili Rellenos and wife had the shrimp and grits and carrot cake French toast. read more
7 years ago
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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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