Brunch in Austin is a Must: Check out our Favorites

Upstairs Circus

Brunch, but give it a creative twist! Upstairs Circus is a DIY workshop-meets-bar concept, where guests can create unique leatherworking, woodworking, jewelry making, art, and design DIY projects. Plus, enjoy incredible food from nearby restaurants and sip on tasty cocktails like the Coco Contortionist. Prices range from $32 for projects during happy hour!

Irene's

Once a month, Irene’s offers a drag brunch hosted by resident Queen, Rhonda Jewels. This classic American bar and restaurant is an Austin favorite thanks to its entertainment and incredible bites! Book soon, so you don’t miss out and indulge in some Chilaquiles or juicy, Fried Chicken Biscuit.

Banger's

Dog-friendly, abundant sausage, and live music: Banger’s checks all the boxes for a great Sunday brunch! This old-fashioned spot features homemade sausage, craft beer, pig roasts, beef jerky, pickled vegetables, and so much more that can be enjoyed on the huge outdoor patio. We recommend trying the Kitchen Sink or the Banger’s Benny!

Culinary Dropout

Culinary Dropout has one of our favorite brunch menus in the city and tops it all off with live music! If you’re into comfort food and inventive cocktails, you need to try this spot out. Choose from tasty breakfast sandwiches, french toast, breakfast burritos, or chicken & biscuits, you’ll love them all!

Geraldine's

For a more upscale brunch offering a bat’s-eye-view of Lady Bird Lake and the downtown skyline, Geraldine’s delivers with both the food and the fun! Join every Saturday or Sunday for a jazz brunch, featuring a selection of sweet and savory plates and live music from local jazz musicians. Grab a carefully curated plate and a cocktail, sit back, and enjoy.

View the awesome performers here!

Bull & Bowl

This spot is the center for entertainment with a mechanical bull, two-themed private karaoke rooms, custom billiard tables, skeeball, hoops, and more! Drink, eat, and play at Bull & Bowl. It’s the first duckpin bowling alley, bar, bistro, and mechanical bull venue ever established! Stop by for an exciting brunch unlike anything else you’ll ever experience.

Pro Tip: Gaming is free every Sunday, except for the arcade. See you there!

Café No Sé

Whether you are having a staycation at the South Congress Hotel or just doing some shopping around South Congress, make sure to stop by Café No Sé! This bright and sunny all day café offers brunch, happy hour, and dinner. Either sit on the patio or inside with a chic rustic-modern vibe. You do not want to miss out on this delicious brunch spot so make reservations today!

Better Half Coffee & Cocktails

Pink Sangrias, Sourdough Pancakes, and pink tables can be found at Better Half Coffee & Cocktails. The relaxed and chill environment will make you want to stay a while. Good thing they’re open late and pet-friendly too! Sip on Beers like St Elmo ‘Carl’ Kölsch, wines like Chardonnay, cocktails like El Camino, or non-alcoholic bevs like Chai Lattes. Grab everyone you know, enjoy the vibes, and delicious comfort food.

Can’t make it to brunch anytime soon? You’ll fall in love with their Reverse Happy Hour!

24 Diner

Classic American diner but with a delicious twist to keep things interesting! 24 Diner is a place where people can come together for filling comfort food, drinks, and conversations. It’s conveniently located downtown on the corner of 6th street and Lamar, in case you’re visiting from out of town!

Chow down on a Breakfast Platter by yourself or with a buddy, and sip on the fruity 24 Rum Punch. Sounds like the perfect start to an amazing day!

Two Hands

We love that Two Hands takes inspiration from Australia’s forward thinking. Two Hands is community focused, strives for simple yet delicious food, and is all about the beachy, relaxed vibes. Not only is the menu extra colorful and vibrant, but it also tastes just as great as it looks!

For Brunch grab a Breakfast Roll that’s filled with eggs, thick-cut belly bacon, kewpie sauce, and shaved lettuce on a brioche roll. Don’t forget about your Nitro Cold Brew to keep you going through the rest of the day or sip on a Boozy Lavender Lemonade!