Brunch Austin TX: The Best Spots to Eat, Sip, and Stay Way Too Long

Let’s get one thing straight: brunch in Austin is not a meal. It’s a personality trait.

And if you haven’t queued up outside a food truck debating whether to order shrimp and grits or a chicken tamale topped with a fried egg, have you even brunched here?

From East Austin patios that practically beg for Instagram stories to old-school haunts like Tamale House, this city knows how to romanticize a corn tortilla and make a sweet potato feel like a revelation.

One second you’re sipping hot sauce-laced mimosas over huevos rancheros, and the next you’re deep in philosophical debate over the best kale salad on the block. (Spoiler: it comes with a poached egg and a crisis of confidence.)

Whether you’re craving fried chicken, breakfast tacos, or a thick, gooey chocolate chip pancake that could double as a pillow, Austin restaurants serve up the kind of brunch that ruins you for all other cities.

Prepare to fall in love. Or at least into a carb coma.

Where to Find the Best Brunch Austin Has to Offer

8 Places

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    Sawyer & Co

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    Sawyer & Co
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    The Little Darlin'

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    The Little Darlin'
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    Paperboy East

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    Paperboy East
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    Bouldin Creek Cafe

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    Bouldin Creek Cafe
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    Elizabeth Street Café

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    Elizabeth Street Café
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    Fonda San Miguel

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    Fonda San Miguel
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    Jack Allen's Kitchen Oak Hill

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    Jack Allen's Kitchen Oak Hill
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    Grizzelda's

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    Grizzelda's
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Ready to Feast? Head to the Best Brunch Places in Austin

Once you’ve tackled the best brunch places in Austin, don’t stop there. Make a whole weekend of it with our insider discounts on the coolest things to do around town—think music tours, museums, boat cruises, and more!

You’ll also find hotel deals and bundle packages that make planning easy and budget-friendly, so your brunch budget can stay focused on, well… more brunch. Trust us, the only thing better than bottomless mimosas is scoring a sweet deal on your whole Austin getaway.

Brunch Austin FAQs

Head to Sawyer & Co. for shrimp and grits, biscuits and gravy, and a fried chicken biscuit that means business. The retro diner setup makes it feel like brunch with your cool Southern grandma.

Yes, The Little Darlin' is your jam. It's part bar, part backyard party with picnic tables, games, and live music to go with your huevos rancheros.

Paperboy is your rooftop brunch dream come true. The coffee is strong, the cocktails are stronger, and the views make every bite of Texas hash taste even better.

Bouldin Creek Cafe is a must for vegetarians and anyone craving a nourishing, made-from-scratch brunch. Their kale salad and tofu scrambles are legendary, even for meat-lovers.

Bouldin Creek Cafe nails it with their fresh, flavorful avocado toast topped with just the right amount of crunch and spice. Add a strong espresso and you’re good to go.

Elizabeth Street Cafe blends French bakery charm with Vietnamese flavors. Where else can you order a bánh mì and a croissant in the same breath?

Elizabeth Street Cafe wins for prettiest patio and cutest brunch crowd. It’s like stepping into a Pinterest board, but with cocktails.

Fonda San Miguel delivers a Sunday brunch buffet that feels like a full-on fiesta. From chile rellenos to ceviche, it’s rich, vibrant, and totally worth lingering over.

Jack Allen’s Kitchen in Oak Hill serves up a brunch buffet packed with Texan flavor. Think migas, jalapeño biscuits, and pancakes that don’t mess around.

Grizzelda’s is the move for unlimited bubbly and bright, festive brunch plates. The vibes are tropical, the drinks keep coming, and the glassware is almost too cute to handle.

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