(X) Best Brunch Places in Austin: A Foodie’s Guide

Migas. Breakfast burritos. Texas hash. Austin is no stranger to a good midday meal. Here are the best brunch places in Austin in 2024.

Great brunch in Austin, Texas just makes sense. The city loves breakfast burritos, steak and eggs, and old-school diners where high stacks of pancakes and never-ending coffee refills are the norm. 

Whether you want lunch for breakfast or breakfast for lunch, there’s no shortage of incredible brunch places in Austin. Here are 14 top picks for your next trip. 

Austin’s Top 14 Brunch Spots

It doesn’t matter if you prefer savory fried chicken sandwiches, sweet pancakes with maple syrup, or classic Tex-Mex-style breakfast burritos. This city has it all. Here’s where to fill your stomach with the best breakfast in Austin:

1. Josephine House

• 1601 Waterston Ave.
• Brunch Hours: Daily 9:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

This adorable blue cottage turned all-day eatery is the sister business to one of Austin’s most sought-after reservations, the fine dining restaurant Jeffrey’s. Although you can enjoy brunch every day of the week, Josephine House is one of the cutest dining rooms to enjoy a slow Sunday brunch in Austin. You can’t go wrong with its infamous, extra fluffy lemon ricotta pancakes, served with fresh strawberries and maple syrup or Tex-Mex-style huevos rancheros. Load up on teacakes, scones, and croissants to build your own brunch at home. 

2. Elizabeth Street Cafe

• 1501 S 1st St.
• Brunch Hours: Weekends 8 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

What better way to start your day than with a Vietnamese iced coffee — hot coffee dripped over a generous pour dollop of sweet condensed milk? Elizabeth Street Cafe is an iconic French-Vietnamese spot that serves brunch on the weekends. The mix of savory dishes (including dumplings, drunken noodles, and tofu crepes) and pastries (like almond croissants and mango and sticky rice) makes it ideal for big groups. Plus, there are fun kids’ dishes, like peanut butter, Nutella, and banana bánh mì, to fill the whole family’s tummies. 

3. Launderette

• 2115 Holly St.
• Brunch Hours: Weekends 11 a.m.–2:15 p.m. 

As the name entails, this East Austin hotspot is housed in a converted laundromat. But despite the hipster digs, Launderette is no gimmick. Austinites fill up the restaurant for its weekend brunches to grab a plate of elevated New American dishes. Start with a pull-apart cinnamon, apple, and pecan bun and your first cup of coffee before chowing down on diner favorites, like Texas hash with pork shoulder, biscuits with eggs and bacon, or a simple cheeseburger.

4. Café No Sé 

• 1603 South Congress Ave.
• Brunch Hours: Daily 7 a.m.–3 p.m.

If your idea of a weekend plan is a morning workout followed by a healthy brunch and a trip to the farmers’ market, look no further than Café No Sé. This all-day restaurant is known by Austinites for its healthy-ish seasonal fare, including roasted beets tartine, quinoa bowls, and kimchi hash. After gathering inspiration for local produce, head to one of Landing’s favorite Austin farmers’ markets, like the nearby SFC Farmers’ Market in Downtown Austin or Sunset Valley. 

5. Mattie’s

• 901 W Live Oak St.
• Brunch Hours: Weekends 11 a.m.–2 p.m. 

Housed in a gorgeous 19th-century mansion in Bouldin Creek, Mattie’s is the spot for an elegant brunch in Austin. Whether it’s brunch, lunch, or dinner, the leafy garden and patio is an Austin favorite for outdoor dining. Similar to Launderette, the Mattie’s brunch menu features twists on Southern classics, like milk punch french toast, biscuits with chorizo gravy, and fried chicken eggs Benedict. 

6. Better Half Bar

• 406 Walsh St.
• Brunch Hours: Weekends 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. 

This West Austin breakfast place is hard to define — but that’s a good thing. Part bar, part restaurant, part coffee shop, Better Half has a little something for everyone. Whatever you come for, you’ll find it on its weekend brunch menu. Fried chicken biscuits, buttermilk pancakes, and churro with spiced caramel sauce are always a hit. As the name promises, you can pair your midday meal with an alcoholic better half, like an Irish Coffee or cold brew with Fernet-Branca. 

7. Tiny Boxwoods

• 1503 West 35th St.
• Brunch Hours: Weekends 9 a.m.–2 p.m.

Tiny Boxwoods gets its name from the small potted plants in the nursery where it initially opened. Located amidst the trees and greenery of Bryker Woods, it’s the perfect spot for brunch and window shopping. Expect a mix of universal brunch classics and Texas-style dishes, including avocado toast, biscuits and grits, and steak and sunny eggs. 

8. Magnolia Cafe 

• 1920 South Congress Ave.
• Brunch Hours: Weekends starting at 7 a.m.

For a touch of Austin history, the Magnolia Cafe has been an iconic Austin breakfast spot since 1979. While you can grab breakfast dishes all day, every day, locals pack in on the weekends for the brunch menu. Four eggs Benedict platters include two poached eggs, a protein, an English muffin, home fries, and Magnolia’s famous hollandaise sauce. 

9. Bouldin Creek Cafe

• 1900 South 1st St.
• Brunch Hours: Weekends 8 a.m.–4 p.m.

Texas might be cow country, but that doesn’t mean you’re short on delicious vegan and vegetarian options. Bouldin Creek Cafe is an eco-friendly, women-owned vegetarian restaurant that serves hearty, Texas-sized breakfast platters. While breakfast is on the menu all day every day (including dishes like tofu scrambles, blueberry cornbread, and breakfast tacos), you’ll find special brunch menus on the weekend. More good news: Bouldin is a dog-friendly restaurant. 

10. Tamale House East

• 1706 East 6th St.
• Brunch Hours: Weekends starting at 9 a.m. 

If you’re on the hunt for a great Mexican breakfast, Tamale House East offers the best Tex-Mex-style brunch in East Austin. While the restaurant doesn’t exclusively cater to the Austin brunch crowd, chowing down on one of the “Texas-size” tamales should be at the top of your Austin bucket list. Here, you’ll also find traditional, family-style fare, like chilaquiles with sunny eggs, migas, and a wide selection of breakfast tacos. 

11. Upstairs at Caroline 

• 109 East 7th St.
• Brunch Hours: Weekends starting at 7 a.m.–4 p.m.

If you’re looking for brunch in Downtown Austin to enjoy with your fur baby, add Upstairs at Caroline to your list. On Sundays, the outdoor bar offers an all-day “yappy hour” with a 25% discount if you bring your pup. Start at the downstairs restaurant, which offers a regular weekend brunch with traditional food, like breakfast sandwiches, biscuits and gravy, and whipped ricotta pancakes. There are also creative coffees, like an agave-spiked Mexican iced coffee and marshmallow latte. Once you get your fill, head upstairs to play corn hole and foosball. 

12. Gabrielas

• 900 East 7th St.
• Brunch Hours: Sundays 11 a.m.–3 p.m.

Downtown Austin’s Gabrielas claim to fame is the booziest brunch in Austin. Every Sunday, the Mexican-owned restaurant hosts La Cruda, a brunch with a live DJ playing reggaeton and cumbia. The outdoor patio with a view of Downtown Austin is the perfect spot to enjoy a margarita flight with chilaquiles, chorizo gorditas, and rum-spiked French toast. 

13. P6

• 111 East Cesar Chavez St.
• Brunch Hours: Weekends 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

P6 checks off a lot of boxes. Not only is it a great spot for brunch, but the open-air rooftop lounge offers the best brunch in Austin with a view. The rooftop spot has sweeping views of the Austin skyline and Lady Bird Lake. With such an incredible vista, you might stay well into dinner service. And despite the elegant vibe, you can expect Texas-style generosity. Favorites include Texas hash with pork belly, shrimp and grits, and guava danishes with a pitcher of mimosas. 

14. Paperboy 

• 1203 East 11th St.
• Brunch Hours: Monday – Thursday 8 a.m.–2 p.m., Friday – Sunday 8 a.m.–3 p.m.

Paperboy is more than a run-of-the-mill brunch spot. This East Austin hotspot is a self-proclaimed “brunch restaurant.” And the menu doesn’t disappoint. Brunch classics like Mimosas and Bloody Marys sit alongside creative cocktails like a PB&J old-fashioned and cold brew martini. Savory dishes like pork carnitas migas, cinnamon french toast, and several tostadas are perfect for a big group — or stop by for your daily brunch fill.  

Brunch Like a Local With Landing

Now you’re an Austin brunch pro. It’s time to load up on breakfast tacos, migas, and chicken biscuits — and all the mimosas a quiet weekend afternoon deserves. You worry about hitting every brunch spot on the list, and let Landing worry about finding you a comfortable bed for a post-brunch nap. 

Landing doesn’t just have flexible leases and fully furnished apartments. We have apartments within walking distance of your next plate of huevos rancheros.