Last Updated: April 2026
Navigating Austin’s brunch scene is one of the most common questions I get — so here’s the ultimate guide to the 45 best brunch spots in the city, sorted by cuisine. From hangover cravings to fancy fare, BBQ feasts to dim sum, bottomless mimosa experiences to budget-friendly spots, this list covers every kind of Austin brunch you might be looking for. Updated for 2026 with the latest openings — including Austin’s first dedicated bottomless brunch experience.
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Best Mexican & Tex-Mex Brunch in Austin
Tamale House
Tamale House is one of the oldest restaurants in Austin (since 1958) with the best tamales and migas in the city. All the tamales are made from scratch — the pork and chicken are my favorites but the bean is really good too. Make sure you add one of their homemade sauces — the pork tamale smothered with mole sauce is my favorite. You also have to get Mom’s migas and queso — fresh eggs scrambled with pan-fried corn tortillas, queso, and salsa ranchera. Tamale House also serves margaritas on the rocks and frozen with 13 different kinds of tequila.
What to order: Pork tamales with adobo sauce, chicken tamales, and Mom’s migas and queso (also good in taco form).
Hours: Saturday & Sunday from 9am – 4pm
1707 E 6th St, tamalehouseeast.com
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De Nada
If you’re looking for a fun time at brunch with really strong margaritas, go to De Nada. Mexico City quesadillas, crispy tacos, regular tacos on blue corn tortillas, chips and guac, cocktails, cervezas, margaritas and more. There’s a cute patio with outdoor seating that’s dog-friendly.
4715 E Cesar Chavez St, denadacantina.com
Comedor
You’re going to see several Mexican restaurants on this Austin brunch list and one of the most exciting is Comedor. The menu changes every month at Comedor.
What to order:
- Pastry plate with churro, concha, kolache, & marranitos
- Vuelva la Vida housemade shrimp cocktail with avocado and heirloom corn tostadas (fav!)
- Huarache with oyster mushrooms
- Chilaquiles with cochinita pibil
- Tlayuda with albondigas, frijoles negros & egg (fav)
- Plato Comedor: fried egg, chorizo verde, papas, frijoles negros, heirloom corn tortilla (fav)
- Pancake with cajeta & brown butter (fav)
Hours: Saturday & Sunday from 11am – 3pm
501 Colorado St, comedortx.com
Grizzelda’s
Plan your weekend brunch at Grizzelda’s beer garden. Sleep in, enjoy $5 mimosas, and savor churro chicken & waffles. Bagels and platters available too.
Hours: Saturday & Sunday 11am – 3pm
105 Tillery St, grizzeldas.com
El Alma
Head up to the rooftop of El Alma for Tex-Mex and brunch cocktails like mimosa felix, michelada, bloody maria, mangorita, and el melocoton.
Hours: Saturday and Sunday from 11am – 3pm
1025 Barton Springs Rd, elalmacafe.com
Suerte
Suerte’s brunch is one of my favorite brunch restaurants. Mexican-inspired East Austin restaurant centered on homemade tortillas with their housemade masa. I LOVED the shrimp tostada, lengua taco, migas (oh gosh, those eggs with the hollandaise sauce is heaven and I don’t even like eggs), fresh donuts, and flautas. Freshly brewed hot coffee to wake you up, micheladas and mid-morning cocktails to cure your hangover.
What to order: Shrimp tostada, nana’s pozole, chilaquiles, and any of the pan dulce.
Hours: Saturday + Sunday from 11am – 3pm
1800 E 6th St, suerteatx.com
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La Santa Barbacha
This authentic taco food truck is located near Cherrywood with incredible tacos and quesadillas. Fleet Coffee is also next door.
2806 Manor Rd
Fresa’s
If you ask me for my favorite brunch in Austin, I’d say Fresa’s. Even though Fresa’s doesn’t have a separate brunch menu (it’s the regular lunch and dinner menu), I still think it’s a great spot for weekend brunch. Sunny day vibes while eating all the queso, sharable tacos, elotes (off-the-cob), and prickly pear frozen margaritas with salt on the rim at the colorful tables under the trees.
What to order: Chimichurri skirt steak or achiote & citrus chicken wood-grilled meal is my absolute favorite. It comes with corn tortillas, marinated jalapeño, Mexican rice, grilled onion, and charro beans.
Hours: Saturday and Sunday from 8am – 10pm
1703 S 1st St, fresaschicken.com
SEE ALSO: Best Margaritas in Austin
El Naranjo
El Naranjo recently moved from Rainey Street to South Lamar and added an extra brunch day, Friday. My go-to brunch dishes are the chilaquiles, queso fundido, guacamole, veggie tacos, and tacos de pescado.
What to order: Queso oaxaca fundido, huevos rancheros, and chilaquiles con crema y queso.
Hours: Sunday from 11am – 2pm
2717 S Lamar Blvd STE 1085, elnaranjorestaurant.com
SEE ALSO: Best Breakfast Tacos In Austin
La Condesa
Margaritas at brunch make me very happy, and La Condesa has my favorite classic margarita. Plus, signature cocktails are half-off all day at brunch.
What to order: Lengua tacos, huevos rancheros, chilaquiles, and chips & salsa.
Hours: Saturdays & Sundays from 11am – 2pm
400 W 2nd St, lacondesa.com
Gabriela’s
Gabriela’s opened in South Austin with their iconic Instagrammable space, food, and cocktails.
Hours: Saturday and Sunday from 11am – 3pm
9600 S I-35 Frontage Rd Ste. B-500, gabrielasdowntown.com
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Best American Brunch in Austin
Magnolia Cafe
The most iconic brunch spot in Austin is probably Magnolia Cafe — open for over 42 years and 24 hours a day. They closed their Lake Austin location, but the South Congress location is still open and going strong.
1920 S Congress Ave, magnoliacafeaustin.com
Honey Moon Spirit Lounge
Adorned in decadence, Honey Moon Spirit Lounge has Sunday brunch with offerings just as dreamy as their French antique-inspired decor. The elevated yet playful menu by Chef Manuel Rocha features selections like Biscuits and Foie Gras Gravy with Duck Carnitas and Sunny Eggs; Bánh Mí Kolache with Pâté de Campagne, Carrot, Pickled Jalapeño, Pickled Daikon, Herbs, and Red Chili Aioli; French Omelette with Truffled Boursin Cheese, Vegetable Hash, and Mixed Greens; Seafood Tower with Twelve East Coast Oysters, Six Gulf Shrimp, Crab Dip, Crostinis, Cocktail Sauce, and Tarragon Mignonette; Caviar Service with Crème Fraîche, Chives, Boiled Eggs, Shallots, Blinis, and Potato Chips, and more.
Brunch cocktails include classic mimosas, bellinis, and micheladas. Signature brunch cocktails include the Honey Moon Spritzer, the Salty Dog, and The Full Salute with Wodka Vodka, Abernathy, espresso, almond orgeat — plus a Build Your Own Bloody Mary option.
Hours: Sunday brunch from 10:30am – 3:30pm. Happy hour Tuesday – Friday from 4 – 5:30pm. Wednesdays for half-priced bottles of wine and $2 oysters. Reservations encouraged but walk-ins accepted.
624 W 34th St
Paperboy
Super cute brunch spot with a rooftop patio.
What to order:
- Texas hash
- Paperboy pancake
- Migas
- Steak & eggs
Hours: Saturday & Sunday from 8am to 3pm
1203 E 11th St
Spread & Co
This cute little cafe on Manor Rd is one of our favorites for brunch — Turkish eggs, Cherrywood breakfast (love this!), ricotta tartine, mortadella sandwich (worth the hype), and a full coffee, matcha, and wine list.
2406 Manor Rd Suite B, spreadandco.com
Better Half
I don’t go to Better Half often, but it’s been my new favorite recently — I love the outdoor patio (it’s finally patio season!), it’s dog-friendly, and the food isn’t crazy expensive.
What to order:
- Better Half breakfast sandwich
- Pastrami biscuit
- Granola bowl
- Waffle iron hashbrowns
- Sourdough pancakes
Hours: Saturday & Sunday from 8am to 3pm
406 Walsh St, betterhalfbar.com/menu
Launderette
I’ve had a lot of meals recently but Launderette took me by surprise with how good the food was. The Americana with oyster mushrooms, bacon, sunny eggs, and sourdough toast was my favorite. The little gems salad with smoked trout was also delicious. You can also order brunch at Launderette to-go with curbside pickup.
What to order: Americana plate, fried chicken sandwich, buttermilk pancakes, and little gems salad with smoked trout.
Hours: Saturday & Sunday from 11am – 2:30pm
2115 Holly St, launderetteaustin.com
Sawyer & Co
Sawyer & Co’s outdoor patio is super cute and dog-friendly — almost makes you forget you’re in Austin. The fried Catfish Orleans (or blackened catfish) with crawfish étouffée over rice and the fried chicken biscuit are both delicious. Sawyer & Co also sells cocktails to-go in cute pouches.
What to order: Fried Catfish Orleans and fried chicken biscuit.
Hours: Saturday & Sunday from 10am – 3pm
Happy Hour: Dine-in from 3:30pm – 6:30pm for food and drink specials.
4827 E Cesar Chavez St, sawyerand.co
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Moonshine Patio Bar & Grill
Moonshine is popular for their all-you-can-eat Sunday brunch buffet — over 30 handmade Southern favorites and $5 mimosas for $27.95 per guest. Easily one of the best group-brunch values in Austin.
303 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701
Spicy Boys
If I want a quick brunch, I like going to Spicy Boys for the fried chicken boneless nugs with chili honey and tots with tingly sichuan and spicy ranch. Great late-night spot too.
440 E St Elmo Rd G2 + 1701 E 6th St
TLC
If you’re craving seafood and specifically seafood boils, TLC is the spot. For the seafood boil, you can pick as much seafood as you want and how many lbs. I got snow crab, Alaskan red king crab, shrimp, and potatoes with cajun spice and lemon butter. Friend doesn’t like seafood? TLC also has brunch items like eggs benedict, breakfast tacos, shrimp & grits, and French toast. They try their best to source wild-caught, sustainable seafood, and local ingredients whenever possible.
What to order: Seafood boil, bacon flight, fried pickles, fried okra, and fried oysters.
Hours: Starts at 12pm
1100 S Lamar Blvd, tlcaustin.com
Easy Tiger
Easy Tiger does brunch with their ultra-popular Breakfast Sandwich, plus items like the Smoked Salmon Baguette, Breakfast Bowl, Croque Madame, and more. The Linc location on the east side opened at the previous La V space. No reservations required; first come, first served.
Easy Tiger Linc Brunch hours: Saturday & Sunday from 7am – 3pm
6406 N Interstate 35 Frontage Rd Suite 1100, easytigerusa.com
Hillside Farmacy
Hillside Farmacy serves weekend brunch from their dining room and patio.
What to order: Mac & cheese, eggs in a bowl, and big brekkie
Hours: Saturday and Sunday from 9am – 3pm (no reservations, walk-in only)
1209 E 11th St, hillsidefarmacy.com
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Jacoby’s Restaurant & Mercantile
For good ol’ Southern comfort food, go to Jacoby’s on East Cesar Chavez. Dine on the outdoor patio overlooking the Colorado River. I love the chicken-fried steak & waffles and steak & eggs here.
What to order: Chicken-fried steak & waffles, steak & eggs, biscuits
Hours: Saturday and Sunday from 10am – 2pm
3235 E Cesar Chavez St, jacobysaustin.com
Perla’s
Perla’s has one of the biggest patios on South Congress. Happy Hour is every weekday from 3 – 6pm with 50¢ off oysters and $2 off house cocktails & beer.
Hours: Saturday & Sunday from 10:30am – 9pm
1400 S Congress Ave, perlasaustin.com
June’s All Day
Just down the street from Perla’s is their sister restaurant, June’s All Day. Dine in for brunch or order curbside pickup.
Hours: Saturday & Sunday from 9am – 3pm
1722 S Congress Ave, junesallday.com
24 Diner
24 Diner serves their signature dishes like chicken & waffles and Wagyu burgers around the clock. Open 24 hours, perfect for a late-night brunch craving.
Hours: Open 24 hours daily
600 N Lamar Blvd, 24diner.com
Mattie’s
The iconic Green Pastures estate reopened with a new restaurant, Mattie’s. Mattie’s has a laid-back Southern vibe, melt-in-your-mouth biscuits on the brunch menu, and classic cocktails. Linda & I spent 4 hours here for brunch catching up over food and cocktails and listening to the peacocks squawk. If you’re lucky, you’ll catch a wedding in session at Green Pastures as we did.
What to order: Buttermilk biscuits, pimento cheese, fried chicken eggs benedict, Milk Punch French Toast with candied pecans, and Mattie’s breakfast plate.
Hours: Saturday and Sunday from 11am – 2pm
811 W Live Oak St, mattiesaustin.com
Banger’s
Hungover? Banger’s serves up a meat-tastic brunch with sausages, pork belly benedict, bacon, and of course, manmosas to cure your hangover with live music.
What to order: Bacon steak, eggs, and toast (half a pound of house-made bacon) or Lolo’s corned beef hash. Don’t forget the manmosa.
Hours: Sunday from 10am – 5pm
79 Rainey St, bangersaustin.com
Josephine House
Start your Sunday in Clarksville at Josephine House with huevos rancheros, lemon ricotta pancakes, avocado toast, and steak & eggs. If you’re not super hungry, order the kouign amann or the vegan blueberry banana bread with a cappuccino.
What to order: Huevos rancheros with sunny side up eggs, chicken and waffles, steak & eggs, or the breakfast burger.
Hours: Tuesday – Sunday 10am – 3pm
1601 Waterston Ave, Josephine House brunch menu
Snooze A.M. Eatery
You can brunch every single day at Snooze. The Snooze classic with 3 farm-fresh cage-free eggs, chorizo, crispy hashbrowns, and an English muffin is my jam. Be sure to ask for the crispy hashbrowns and a bottle of Cholula or Yellowbird hot sauce. If you like French toast, try the Funky Monkey French Toast with griddled slices of banana bread, white chocolate chips, and caramel sauce — practically dessert. With a group, order the pancake flight (Pineapple Upside Down, Blueberry Danish, & Sweet Potato pancakes). And if you’re a Bloody Mary fan, Snooze has four different Bloody Marys, including a bone broth bloody.
What to order: Funky Monkey French Toast, pancake flight, and The Snooze Classic.
Hours: Weekdays 7am – 2pm; Weekends 6:30am – 2:30pm
North Lamar, East 6th, and South Lamar, snoozeeatery.com
Best Healthy Brunch in Austin
Local Foods
Rise and shine on Saturdays and Sundays at Local Foods with their fresh and seasonal weekend brunch service. Start your morning with something sweet like their Brioche French Toast (thick-cut Slow Dough brioche, peach compote, Good Flow honey ricotta, brown butter anglaise, and candied pumpkin seeds), or go savory with the House Smoked Salmon Sandwich (smoked and cured salmon, scallion-caper cream cheese, house pickles, tomato, pickled red onion, sprouts, and pumpernickel bread). Brunch cocktails and mimosas are available by the glass or carafe with orange, peach, or watermelon juice.
What to order:
- Brioche French Toast
- Smoked Salmon Sandwich
- Latke “Glow Up”
- $3 mimosas & $14 carafes
Hours: Saturdays and Sundays from 9am – 3pm
454 W 2nd St, localfoodstexas.com
Cafe No Se
For a health(ier) brunch, Café No Sé has ricotta pancakes, avocado toast, and crispy sunny egg with romesco toast.
What to order: avocado toast, cafe scramble, or sweet potato hash
Hours: Saturday and Sunday from 7am – 3pm
1603 S Congress Ave, cafenoseaustin.com
Bouldin Creek Cafe
Locally owned and women-owned vegetarian cafe on South 1st with hearty brunch plates and an extensive coffee menu.
1900 S 1st St, bouldincreekcafe.com
SEE ALSO: Best Healthy Restaurants In Austin
Best European Brunch in Austin
Uncle Nicky’s
European all-day dining experience reminiscent of the cafes of Northern Italy at both Uncle Nicky’s locations in Hyde Park.
What to order: Eggs Nicky, truffled egg, Italian omelettes, mini ricotta pancakes, and garibaldi.
Hours: Saturday and Sunday from 10:30am – 2pm
1123 E. 11th St, unclenickys.com
Intero
Intero is a sustainability-focused, farm-to-table Italian restaurant in East Austin with housemade pasta and chocolates.
2612 E Cesar Chavez St, interorestaurant.com
Juliet Italian Kitchen
Juliet Italian Kitchen launched a new bottomless brunch experience in spring 2026 — billed as the only bottomless brunch of its kind in Austin. The menu features an updated spread of Italian brunch dishes alongside the bottomless drinks. Available Saturdays and Sundays.
Hours: Saturday & Sunday brunch (bottomless)
Multiple Austin locations, julietitaliankitchen.com
Ēma at Domain NORTHSIDE
Newly opened Mediterranean-inspired restaurant at Domain NORTHSIDE — sister concept to South Congress favorite Aba. Mediterranean small plates, dips, hummus, and grilled items in a polished setting.
Domain NORTHSIDE, Austin
La Piscina at Austin Proper Hotel
The Italian-inspired poolside restaurant at downtown’s Austin Proper Hotel offers an elevated weekend brunch experience with Mediterranean and Italian dishes alongside the hotel’s pool — one of the more distinctive brunch settings in the city.
600 W 2nd St (Austin Proper Hotel), austinproper.com
Best Barbecue Brunch in Austin
La Barbecue
La Barbecue is still a solid brunch choice — yes, you’ll have to wait in line, but it’s so worth it.
What to order: Brisket, beef ribs, jalapeño sausage, and the shells and cheese.
2401 E Cesar Chavez St, labarbecue.com
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Best Dim Sum in Austin
Qi
Qi is a fancy Chinese restaurant with the fanciest dim sum brunch in Austin, located downtown with a big outdoor patio.
What to order: Scallion pancake, turnip cake, chicken potsticker, egg cream bun, sticky rice, BBQ pork bun, baked pineapple bao, and egg custard tart.
Hours: Saturday and Sunday from 10:30am – 3pm. Reservations encouraged.
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Lin Asian Bar
The original spot is Lin Asian Bar on West 6th for soup dumplings and all the bao. Pictured above is the gigantic seafood soup dumpling that’s the size of a bowl. I do think the normal-size soup dumplings are better.
What to order: Scallion pancake, turnip cake, chicken potsticker, egg cream bun, sticky rice, BBQ pork bun, baked pineapple bao, and egg custard tart.
Hours: Saturday and Sunday from 10:30am – 3pm. Reservations encouraged.
1203 W 6th St, linasianbar.com
Best Asian Brunch in Austin
Lucky Robot
Tokyo-inspired brunch at Lucky Robot while people-watching on South Congress. Try the nomnomiyaki, rising sun with pork belly, tsukiji chirashi bowl with daily market fish sashimi, and the $2 mimosas.
Hours: Saturday and Sunday from 11am – 3pm
1303 S Congress Ave, luckyrobotatx.com
Elizabeth St Cafe
Ladies who brunch will want to brunch at the French-Vietnamese cafe Elizabeth St Cafe — marble tables, dish plates, fresh croissants, and French macarons make for plenty of Insta-worthy moments.
What to order: House-baked brioche French toast, sticky rice with ginger sausage and poached eggs.
1501 S 1st St, elizabethstreetcafe.com
The Peached Tortilla
The Peached Tortilla rolled out a new weekend brunch menu at their Burnet Rd flagship in spring 2026 — featuring pancakes and brunch staples with the chef’s signature Asian-inflected Southern style. Sister concept to Bar Peached on Travis Heights.
Hours: Saturday & Sunday brunch
5520 Burnet Rd Suite 100, thepeachedtortilla.com
SEE ALSO: Best Asian Food in Austin
Best Bottomless Brunch in Austin
Bottomless brunch is having a moment in Austin — here are the best spots whether you want true bottomless mimosas or an all-you-can-eat buffet experience.
Juliet Italian Kitchen — Bottomless Brunch
Juliet Italian Kitchen launched Austin’s first dedicated bottomless brunch experience in spring 2026, available Saturdays and Sundays. Italian-leaning brunch dishes paired with a bottomless drink package — billed as the only bottomless brunch of its kind in the city.
Moonshine Patio Bar & Grill — All-You-Can-Eat Sunday Brunch
Moonshine’s all-you-can-eat Sunday brunch buffet features 30+ handmade Southern dishes plus $5 mimosas — a flat $27.95 per guest. The most popular group-brunch option in Austin and a longtime local favorite.
Banger’s — Manmosas & Sausage Brunch
Banger’s signature manmosa (a giant mimosa designed for hangover repair) plus a meat-heavy menu and live music make this a top group-brunch pick on Rainey Street. Sundays only.
Grizzelda’s — $5 Mimosa Beer Garden Brunch
Not technically bottomless, but Grizzelda’s $5 mimosas plus their churro chicken & waffles in a relaxed beer garden setting is one of the better budget brunch values in town.
Frequently Asked Questions About Brunch in Austin
What’s the best brunch in Austin for groups?
For big groups, Moonshine’s all-you-can-eat Sunday buffet is the go-to ($27.95 per guest with $5 mimosas), and Banger’s on Rainey Street is built for hangover-recovery brunches with sausages, manmosas, and live music. Cosmic Coffee + Beer Garden’s outdoor space and Grizzelda’s beer garden also handle groups well.
Where can I get bottomless brunch in Austin?
Juliet Italian Kitchen launched Austin’s first dedicated bottomless brunch experience in spring 2026 — available Saturdays and Sundays. Moonshine’s all-you-can-eat Sunday buffet is another strong option if you’d prefer unlimited food over unlimited drinks.
What’s the best dim sum in Austin?
Qi (downtown) is the city’s fanciest dim sum brunch — scallion pancakes, soup dumplings, BBQ pork buns, and egg custard tarts in an upscale setting with a big patio. Their sister spot Lin Asian Bar on West 6th is the original location and is known for jumbo soup dumplings.
Are there kid-friendly brunch spots in Austin?
Magnolia Cafe (open 24 hours on South Congress), Snooze A.M. Eatery (multiple locations), and 24 Diner are all reliable picks for families. The Peached Tortilla on Burnet Rd is also family-friendly with their new weekend brunch.
Which Austin brunch spots take reservations?
Most upscale brunch spots in Austin take reservations through OpenTable or Resy — Comedor, Suerte, Qi, Lin Asian Bar, La Condesa, Mattie’s, and Honey Moon Spirit Lounge all encourage them. Walk-in only spots include Hillside Farmacy and most BBQ joints (where the line is part of the experience).
What’s the best 24-hour or late-night brunch in Austin?
Magnolia Cafe on South Congress is open 24 hours and has been an Austin institution for over 42 years. 24 Diner near downtown is also open 24 hours daily. For a slightly later but still-served-late option, Better Half stays open until 2am Thursday through Saturday.
