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Start Your Day Off with The Best Breakfast in Austin!

  • February 14, 2022
  • | 7:00 AM

The way you start your morning sets the tone for the rest of your day. Why not start off strong with the best breakfast in Austin? We scoured the city and narrowed down the best selections for you to savor.

Grab your coffee and keep scrolling for our picks for the best breakfast in Austin!

(P.S. If you’re not a morning person, we have plenty more Austin guides for any time of day.)

1. Kerbey Lane Café

The rumors about the pancakes at Kerbey Lane are true: They are absolutely amazing. The rotating seasonal flavors are uniquely delicious, but our go-to is the classic pancakes with the cinnamon swirl and glaze. We love to grab a nitro coffee and munch on these sweet treats, but their savory options are just as enticing! Also, is it ever too early for queso?

Hours & Location

MON–SUN | 7AM–10PM

CENTRAL
?3704 Kerbey Lane

SOUTH
? 3003 South Lamar Boulevard

NORTHWEST
? 13435 Hwy 183, Ste 415

UNIVERSITY
? 2606 Guadalupe Street

SOUTHWEST
? 4301 W. William Cannon Drive

WESTLAKE
? 701 S N Capital of TX Highway

ROUND ROCK
? 2120 N Mays Street #420

MUELLER
? 2200 Aldrich Street, Ste 100

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2. Snooze, an A.M. Eatery

Snooze is committed to responsibly serving sustainably sourced dishes, and we can all support that. Plus, the food tastes fresh and leaves you feeling satisfied and ready for the day. If you enjoy a morning cocktail with your breakfast, Snooze has you covered. Their bar is open as soon as the doors open. For your meal, we recommend any of the benedicts–they’re bound to start you off with a great morning.

Hours & Location

MON–SUN | 6:30AM–2:30PM

? 3800 North Lamar Boulevard

? 1700 South Lamar Boulevard, Suite 301

? 1109 E. 5th Street, Suite 180

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3. Sawyer & Co.

At Sawyer & Co., the flair of New Orleans is brought to Texas to create the perfect merge of Southern comfort food. Breakfast options are served on the “All Day” menu, and the brunch menu on Saturdays and Sundays offers even more morning goodness. You’ll definitely see the Louisiana inspiration peppered throughout the menu. What dish is calling our name? The Creole Shrimp & Grits, of course.

Hours & Location

MON | 8AM–3PM
TUES–FRI | 8AM–9PM
SAT & SUN | 9AM–9PM

? 4827 East Cesar Chavez Street

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4. Bouldin Creek Café

Veggie lovers, this one’s for you! While there are many options for a vegan breakfast in Austin, Bouldin Creek Café has mastered the art. You can opt for eggs, but we recommend trying the tofu scramble. It’s both filling and flavorful, with additions like locally grown tomatoes and organic baby spinach. Unfortunately, they’re currently only operating curbside, but we look forward to being able to dine in again!

Hours & Location

Every Day | 8AM–10PM

? 1900 South 1st Street

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5. Phoebe's Diner

Phoebe’s hasn’t been here for a long time, but it’s definitely here for a good time. We love the authentic atmosphere with breakfast options made with love. They’re always offering new and different specials, so you’ll never get bored. And when you check out the menu and see things like the “South First Tots,” there’s no way you’ll want to hold back.

Hours & Location

Every Day | 7AM–3PM

? 533 West Oltorf Street

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6. Better Half Coffee and Cocktails

Coffee and cocktails? Name a better duo. Settle in at a picnic patio table as early as 9am. and start your day with some donut holes and a cinnamon cardamom latté. Follow that up with a breakfast burrito or a chicken biscuit sandwich and you’re ready to take on another day in Austin. On a weekend, you’ll have even more options—like strawberry pancakes. Be sure to make a reservation!

Hours & Location

MON | 9AM–3PM
TUES–THU | 9AM–10PM
FRI | 9AM–10:30PM
SAT | 8AM–11PM
SUN | 8AM–10PM

Reservations are required for distanced patio seating.

? 406 Walsh Street

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7. Bird Bird Biscuit

Bird Bird Biscuit is on our list for the best breakfast in Austin for a reason. We believe that it has the best biscuits in Austin. The biscuits are delicious enough to stand on their own, but throw on some of that perfectly fried chicken, and we are in comfort food heaven. This business was started and is run by a couple of guys who became great friends and aspired to bring utter deliciousness to Austin. Business has been booming since their opening in 2018, and Bird Bird Biscuit is anything but overrated. It deserves all the applause and recognition!

Hours & Location

MON–WED | 7:30AM–2PM
THURS–SAT | 7:30AM–9PM
SUN | 7:30AM–3PM

You must place your order online in advance before coming to the shop.

? 2701 Manor Road

?1401 W Koenig Lane

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8. Patika

Oh Patika, how your coffee gets us out of bed in the morning. We’ve loved Patika since it started as a mobile coffee cart, and we now love to visit the brick-and-mortar. Whether you’re on-the-go or want to sit and relax, this coffee joint has your breakfast needs covered. Their pastries are baked daily, and they provide fresh grab-n-go selections. They offer a great sense of community, and we love the good energy all around.

Hours & Location

Every Day | 7:30AM–4PM

?2159 South Lamar Boulevard

? 100 Congress Ave, Suite 125

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9. Magnolia Café

We’d get up a lot earlier every morning if we were rolling over to these overstuffed breakfast tacos! Magnolia Café has been serving breakfast in Austin longer than 40 years now, and we hope they never leave us. They have one of the most appealing patios. It is surrounded by gardens and offers the perfect amount of fresh air and space. We love every meal we’ve tried. Did we mention the reasonable prices?

Hours & Location

Every Day | 8AM–10PM

? 1920 South Congress Avenue

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10. Cenote

Not only does Cenote provide a variety of food (from breakfast tacos to veggie plates to gluten free bread), but it focuses on using high quality and natural ingredients. The owners started this restaurant with the goal to serve the neighborhood. They’ve been succeeding and have even been supporting Texas farmers and buying local as much as possible.

Hours & Location

Every Day | 7AM–4PM

? 1010 E Cesar Chavez St

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11. Little Ola's Biscuits

Little Ola’s Biscuits set out to make fresh, delicious, from-scratch biscuits that are readily available to all. They use high-quality ingredients and an ample dose of elbow grease that goes into every bite—and we believe you can taste it.

Find their biscuit sandwiches at:

  • Butler Pitch & Putt
  • Royal Blue Grocery Austin
    4th & Nueces St.
  • Royal Blue Grocery Austin
    Rainey St.
Hours & Location

Mon. – Fri. | 7AM – 2PM

Sat. – Sun. | 7AM – 3PM

?14735 Bratton Ln. #310
Austin, TX 78728

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More Places To Eat In Austin:

It’s no secret– we love to eat and try new places. We enjoy so many restaurants in Austin and we have guides to some of our favorites on our City Guide page! If you head over to our Instagram or TikTok, you’re sure to see us indulging in our latest treat.

Last but definitely not least, make sure to subscribe to StuffToDoInAustin so we can keep you up-to-date with the latest openings and guides to Austin!

Curated by

Jana Ruesink

Jana Ruesink

A true Austin native, Jana enjoys hiking the hill country with her husband and dog. She has a background in email marketing and enjoys learning about various topics through her passion for editing. She’s a proud graduate of Texas A&M, where she earned an English degree and a Professional Writing Certificate

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