Lou's Bodega
1900 East Cesar Chavez, 512/660-5171
There's a little bit of everything here: coffee, beer, wine, grab-and-go sandwiches and salads, frozen custard, and rotisserie options (chicken, beef, pork porchetta, cauliflower) served with a variety of dipping sauces including jalapeno chimichurri, horseradish, and smoked paprika piri-piri.
Neighborhood coffeehouse with a welcoming patio also serves sandwiches, tacos, wine, and beer.
1010 E. Cesar Chavez, 512/524-1311
In the breakfast business for more than 50 years, Cisco's still serves migas, huevos rancheros, and hot biscuits with a healthy dose of Austin political history.
1511 E. Sixth, 512/478-2420
The compact list of eclectic diner fare is based on quality ingredients, many from purveyors known for all-natural and organic products. This is one of the few places in town to go for breakfast and lunch all day, every day, including the crab cakes, bone-in pork chop, and grilled quail with your eggs.
1914-A E. Sixth, 512/351-9961