Before Magnolia Cafe or Kerbey Lane, there was The Omelettry, beloved for its eggs, flapjacks, and home fries. Friends remember Doug Sahm’s irritation that his daily bowl of oatmeal was never ready when he arrived, and you probably still know someone sitting at the counter. But years-old fraternity is not responsible for lines out of the door of real frat kids; that would be the delicious gingerbread pancakes and consistently fresh ingredients. Never fear, if you have already matriculated, there is room for you, too.
This is a great place to hang while getting your coffee on in South Austin, tell you what.
Topping options like smoked Gouda and Caribbean jerk sauce make this an unconventional slice.
A canopy of trees protects this dog-friendly open space. Play bocce ball, ping-pong, or just relax and enjoy Greek treats such as spinach pie and moussaka.
This is more of a turo-turo steam table cafe and bakery than a grocery store, but they have a loyal following, especially for the luscious baked goods. Eat in or take out.
This restaurant serves some of the best home-style, thin-crust pizzas in town with a personal touch.
A subtle kick from the red beans and rice, combined with the perfect breading on the fried shrimp and oyster po-boys, makes everyone a crazy Cajun.
The tiny, 12-seat restaurant isn't cheap, but the omakase experience from head chef Yoshi Okai is worth the indulgence.
European-style bakery and coffeehouse, serving up an impressive array of bready oldschool goodness amid a veritable flood of craft coffee.
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