American Cafes in Downtown Austin, $10-$25

Banger's Sausage House & Beer Garden

American Cafe • Downtown • $10-$25 •  First Plates 

Celebrating sausage on Rainey Street, this place has become a neighborhood staple. Sure, the ample and often unexpected selections of sausage are responsible, but don't forget the creative specials, such as fried chicken sausage atop creamy mashed potatoes.

79 Rainey, 512/386-1656

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Cafe Blue

American Cafe • Downtown • $10-$25

The best meal to have here is Sunday brunch. The steak and eggs are just that, a decent-sized rib eye and a couple of eggs, all cooked precisely to order. All seats are alfresco.

340 E. Second, 512/428-5796

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1886 Cafe & Bakery

American Cafe, Bakery • Downtown • $10-$25

Located in the Driskill Hotel, this cafe is a convenient and casual option for Downtown workers and hotel guests. Favorites include the aptly named Hangover Burger and the pricey but delicious selection of baked goods.

604 Brazos, 512/439-1234

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Irene's

American Cafe, Coffeehouse • Downtown • $10-$25

Combining 2/3 Easy Tiger, 1/3 24 Diner, and maybe just a splash of the W. Fifth bars it neighbors, this unpretentious concept focuses on heady drinks, classic sandwiches, and daily blue plate specials. Don't forget to take a selfie by the pink neon sign out front.

506 West Ave., 512/298-0853

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Native Family

American Cafe • Downtown • $10-$25

Midwestern details appear in the food as well as the hand-embroidered aprons here. The Cubicano uses the classic components of a Cuban sandwich, but with ballpark Bertman's mustard and "Detroit Pickles." The cheese and charcuterie boards use La Quercia salami from Iowa and Smoking Goose cured sausage from Indiana. The menu is far from predictable, though, as you'll find sardines on toast served as a zesty compote.

605 Brazos (inside the Firehouse Lounge), 512/920-2019

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True Food Kitchen

American Cafe • Downtown • $10-$25

222 West Ave HR100, 512/777-2430

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