9 Unique Brunch Spots In Austin

Brunch used to be saved for Mother’s Day, but culture has made brunch a priority for any given weekend.

Your vacation or work trip to Austin is no different.

If you’re waking up in the Texas capital and on the hunt for the best Southern brunch this city has to offer, we have a delicious guide for the top nine spots to visit. Don’t leave Austin without a stop at one of these restaurants famous for their brunch foods.

1. Holy Roller

Holy Roller breaks with convention in regards to what time eating brunch is acceptable — you can enjoy dishes like honey-buttered biscuits with eggs, yellow cake pancakes, and shrimp and grits all day. The scene here is punk rock with a touch of elegant ambiance.

Their cozy, fun dining room is open seven days a week, with happy hour from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday (and all day Tuesday). The brunch menu includes West Texas mac ‘n’ cheese, steak and eggs, and brisket fries. Holy Roller’s claim to fame is their buttery biscuits, so make sure you order some to share.

If you still have room for dessert, they have their own version of a Choco Taco, warm gooey cookies, and banana pudding.

Holy Roller’s bar includes a large selection of craft cocktails, beer, wine, and bubbly.

Address: 509 Rio Grande St., Austin, TX 78701
Phone: (512) 502-5119
Price (from $–$$$): $$

2. June’s All Day

June’s All Day on South Congress is a spot for southern hospitality at its finest. Sit down for breakfast and brunch or grab a coffee and a muffin to go. Later in the day, June’s All Day serves bistro-style dishes until late.  

The menu offers Croque Madame, omelets, fried chicken sandwiches, and sourdough pancakes. At the bar, you’ll find a wide selection of beer, cider, wine, and cocktails to pair with your meal.

Address: 1722 S Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78704
Phone: (512) 416-1722
Price (from $–$$$): $$

3. Emmer & Rye

Located on Rainey Street, Emmer & Rye serves a delectable, upscale brunch that includes dishes like smoked pork belly with eggs and rye toast or a sourdough bagel with smoked snapper and creme fraiche. They even have a popular dim sum cart that’s available in the evenings. If it’s sweets you crave, they have a pastry cart filled with cupcakes, scones, and more.

Top it off with a brunch beverage like a rose cider or a fresh-squeezed Texas orange juice mimosa.

Address: SkyHouse, 51 Rainey St., #110, Austin, TX 78701
Phone: (512) 366-5530
Price (from $–$$$): $$$

4. Sway Thai

Sway Thai has two convenient locations in Austin and both are open for brunch. If you are looking for a little something different, this restaurant brings a Thai twist to brunch foods. French toast, hanger steak and eggs, and sugar-cured pork with eggs are on the menu. Don’t forget to order a hibiscus and grapefruit mimosa or a spicy Bloody Mary.

If you are traveling in a large group, Sway Thai will reserve a table for parties of 10 or more and you will be treated to a set menu from the chef.

Address: 1417 S 1st St., Austin, TX 78704
11501 Rock Rose Avenue, Suite 100, Austin, TX 78758
Phone: (512) 326-1999
Price (from $–$$$): $$$

5. Paperboy

If you find yourself in Austin looking for a no-frills brunch, you can find it at Paperboy, a traditional spot for American breakfast grub. Depending on where you stay in Austin, this restaurant serves up brunch in two locations, one on E 11th Street and one on Manchaca Road.

They have a daily selection of fresh pastries, breakfast sandwiches, Texas hash, BLTs, and yogurt parfaits.

Address: 1203 E 11th St., Austin, TX 78702
Price (from $–$$$): $

6. Eastside Cafe

Nestled in a cozy, nature-covered bungalow, Eastside Cafe serves brunch favorites and comfort foods Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Indulge in a selection of eggs benedicts, huevos rancheros, and Belgian waffles.

For a lighter start to brunch, their menu includes salads and savory appetizers like salmon dumplings. Heartier options include a juicy rosemary pork tenderloin or cheesy mushroom crepes.

Address: 2113 Manor Rd., Austin, TX 78722
Phone: (512) 476-5858
Price (from $–$$$): $$

7. Banger’s Sausage House and Beer Garden

If you’re in need of a brunch filled with country music and champagne mimosas, then this is the joint for you. Banger’s Sausage House and Beer Garden fancies themselves as a “good old-fashioned good time” with an outdoor beer garden. If you’re traveling with your dog, Banger’s happily welcomes your pet.

Banger’s seems to be one of the most happening places in Austin with live music, festivals, and smoke out Saturdays if you’re in the mood for some smoked pig. Their menu is a dose of pure Americana with fried eggs, steak, fries, and Freedom Toast, Banger’s take on classic French toast.

Address: 79 Rainey St., Austin, TX 78701
Phone: (512) 432-5533
Price (from $–$$$): $$

8. Freedmen’s BBQ

Sunday brunch at Freedmen’s offers a barbecue benedict with a buttermilk biscuit, poached egg, smoked tomato hollandaise, and your choice of protein. Grab an order of the jalapeno cheddar grits and you’ve got yourself a bonafide hearty breakfast.

Brunch is served every Sunday from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Brunch beverages are available too, from smoked Bloody Marys to Irish coffee. Take home something for lunch too; they have brisket, sausage, and pulled pork and more by the half pound.

Address: 2402 San Gabriel St., Austin, TX 78705
Phone: (512) 220-0953
Price (from $–$$$): $$

9. Bouldin Creek Cafe

Vegans and vegetarians, rejoice! We know you love brunch too, and Bouldin Creek Cafe is the perfect spot to visit while you’re in Austin. Most of their menu is vegan or can be altered to accommodate a vegan diet. By using egg substitutes for delicious egg sandwiches, omelets, and breakfast tacos, they have created a hotspot for the vegan community.

Bouldin Creek Cafe is doling out eats all day into the late evening if you need late-night munchies. Their menu has you covered with Mexican favorites like guacamole and vegan nachos, and they have a decadent dessert menu if you have a sweet tooth that needs satisfying.

Address: 1900 S. 1st St., Austin, TX 78704
Phone: (512) 416-1601
Price (from $–$$$): $

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