If you're not having a good breakfast in Austin, it might be your own fault.
After all, our fair city certainly suffers no shortage of restaurants to obtain what is commonly referred to as the most important meal of the day. From old school diners to breakfast-centric food trucks, Austin is essentially a promised land of hash browns, eggs, bacon, and whatever else you find yourself craving in the a.m. Check out our picks for Classic Spots For Breakfast in Austin.
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1203 E 11th St
1401 South Lamar Blvd
Paperboy is a super popular (yes, you'll probably have to wait) breakfast spot that started as a food truck and now serves a variety of classic breakfast dishes with a modern twist. Known for its fresh, locally sourced ingredients, the menu features items like the B.E.C. sandwich and seasonal pastries. The bright, modern space has indoor and outdoor seating, and a cute rooftop patio. You can make a res here.
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(Former location of counter cafe) | photo credit: Roger Ho
603 West 29th St
1914 E 6th St
Counter Cafe serves classic diner food at their two locations with a focus on fresh, local, and organic food. While the beloved original Lamar location closed, there are two locations in central Austin for you to enjoy favorites like the Joe's Special - breakfast potatoes topped with homemade all-natural sausage, sautéed spinach, two farm fresh scrambled eggs, shaved Parmesan cheese, served with a side of 9-grain toast.
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4631 Airport Blvd #131a
If a restaurant names themselves after a particular dish, they had better be damn good at preparing said dish. The Omelettry passes this test with egg-shaped flying colors. Indeed, the Airport Blvd. eatery takes the very concept of an omelet and elevates it to new heights with creative ingredients and generous portions. Ever had a chili con queso omelet or a guacamole omelet? Go to The Omelettry and you can, and much more. Don't be fooled by the clear-cut name, though, this place also makes killer pancakes, french toast, and home fries.
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5222 Burnet Rd
Homestyle cooking in simple digs is what you'll find when you eat at Burnet's utterly delicious slice of the 1950s, Austin Diner. So what kind of breakfast should you order in a place such as this? We're gonna have to go with two eggs over easy, crispy bacon, and some fluffy, buttermilk pancakes. Top it off with a nice cup of coffee and you're going to be in classic breakfast heaven.
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2912 Medical Arts St
Listen - Red River Cafe is not a cool restaurant. You're not going to find hip interior decor and they definitely don't serve their drinks in mason jars. What you will find, however, is no frills, reasonably-priced delicious breakfast classics. We take what said earlier back - Red River Cafe is cool because they don't try to be. This is a classic diner in every sense of the word. They don't kowtow to trends, and they don't mess around with their breakfast. If you're looking for a quiet place to have a simple, honest-to-goodness American breakfast, check out Red River Cafe. We recommend ordering the steak and eggs and a cup of coffee.
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Various Locations
If you’re looking for a simple and affordable breakfast and/or burger spot in Austin, Dan’s Hamburgers might be the perfect choice for you. You can confirm Dan’s claim to have the best hamburger (according to their website) for yourself by visiting one of the four locations across Austin. The burgers are also available in small, regular and double sizes so they will cater to whatever level of hunger you feel at the moment. They also have a full breakfast menu, if that burger is feeling lonely.
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Various Locations
If you’ve been feeling like your morning routine is missing something - we may have the three-letter cure. B-B-Q has entered the breakfast game, folks. The good people at Phoebe’s Diner have gone so far as to name their smoker (Flapjack) and we thank them for their dedication. Some favorites include a smoked brisket burrito, smoked beet hash, and the ’04 platter, complete with smoked brisket, sausage, P.D. Ham, BBQ, pickled chilies, and a hashbrown casserole – is your mouth watering yet? If you’re not a meat lover, never fear! Phoebe’s Diner also has a tasty array of flapjacks, crepes, and French toast - all served with a complimentary ticket to Yumtown.
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Various Locations
Rise and shine and put that box of Shredded Wheat back in the pantry. Snooze is giving us all a reason to wake up on the right side of the bed, thanks to their delicious breakfast innovations. They’ve mastered a whole range of goodies, from their Bella! Bella! Benny (filled with a thin slice of prosciutto, taleggio cheese, perfectly poached eggs on toasted ciabatta, and topped with cream cheese hollandaise) all the way to their Sandwich I Am, a soft pretzel roll filled with scrambled cage-free eggs, cheddar cheese, and a sausage patty, served with a side of house-made smoked cheddar hollandaise – need we say more?
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EVEN MORE PLACES FOR A CLASSIC AUSTIN BREAKFAST:
2206 S Congress Ave
6507 Circle S Rd
Various Locations
1920 S Congress Ave
2305 E 7th St
600 N Lamar Blvd
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