Magnolia Cafe South is one of The 15 Best Diners in Austin.

1. Magnolia Cafe South

8.5
1920 S Congress Ave (at E. Mary St.), Austin, TX
Diner · Bouldin Creek · 285 tips and reviews

Lauren D.Lauren Duncan: I dream about the mag mud. And the queso omelette is incredible.

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: As seen on Travel Channel's Feed the Beast: Magnolia is where the musicians & roadies eat after the gig wraps.. usually around 3 a.m.

Craig M.Craig Milam: Everything rocks about Magnolia Cafe

24 Diner is one of The 15 Best Diners in Austin.

2. 24 Diner

8.3
600 N Lamar Blvd #G (at W 6th St), Austin, TX
Diner · Old West Austin · 322 tips and reviews

P D.P Davis: Half waffle with house made sausage was delicious.

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Around-the-clock updated diner and comfort food like classic breakfast plates, sweet potato hash, meatloaf sandwiches and specials made from locally sourced ingredients.

EaterEater: Serves up high-quality comfort food, and is one of Austin's best destinations for both weekend brunch and late-night eats. Get the chicken and waffles and the sweet potato hash. [Eater 38 Member]

Cafe Bistro is one of The 15 Best Diners in Austin.

3. Cafe Bistro

7.8
2901 S Capital of Texas Hwy, Austin, TX
Diner · Barton Creek Square · 21 tips and reviews

Priya B.Priya B.: Kid friendly. 5 different kids meals for $5 with raisins, a drink, coloring sheet. Healthy choices, too.

Marc Y.Marc Yagjian: try the fries!

LaLa S.LaLa S: Don't forget to tip! No cash on you? You can tip up front with your card.

Jim's Restaurant #30 is one of The 15 Best Diners in Austin.

4. Jim's Restaurant #30

7.9
12832 N Highway 183 (at McNeil Drive), Austin, TX
Diner · Northwest Austin · 31 tips and reviews

ashley k.ashley kaye: They have yummy lemonade. Try the super sausage omlete its mmmmmm

Zaph B.Zaph Beeb: Super brkfst here!

Capt S.Capt Spastic: If you are lucky enough to get Kim as a waitress, you will get your food fast & your order right with a smile

Irene's is one of The 15 Best Diners in Austin.

5. Irene's

8.0
506 West Ave, Austin, TX
Diner · Downtown Austin · 28 tips and reviews

Kim G.Kim Greenough: Avocado toast and peach mascarpone toast are great! Weekend brunch is crazy busy, but you can grab coffee from the window while you wait. Really great, chill place. Date-night perfect on weeknights.

JessicaJessica: Grilled cheese, veggie sandwich, strawberry cake, and drinks at Irene's are all phenomenal. Great atmosphere with friendly staff, and an even cooler owner!

Diana B.Diana Balakirov: Nurture your need for nostalgia with the feel-good atmosphere of this classic creation. Snack away on fresh popcorn and a hummus plate, grab a seasonal whoopie pie to-go or check out the specials.

Counter Cafe is one of The 15 Best Diners in Austin.

6. Counter Cafe

8.0
626 N Lamar Blvd (btw 6th & 7th), Austin, TX
Diner · Old West Austin · 86 tips and reviews

The Spoon & TrowelThe Spoon & Trowel: Local food close to the convention center! Try the biscuits and gravy or the super popular burger.

SPINSPIN: Order the burger. Avoid everything else. Savor the burger. Wipe hands thoroughly. Exit transformed.


Austin ChronicleAustin Chronicle: This tiny spot offers excellent crab cakes, quail, and hanger steak alongside more typical diner fare. The Counter Benedict with pastrami and grilled pimento cheese sandwiches are standouts. Read more.

Joann’s Fine Foods is one of The 15 Best Diners in Austin.

7. Joann’s Fine Foods

7.7
1220 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX
Diner · Bouldin Creek · 15 tips and reviews

Carlos S.Carlos Schuler: This SoCo treasure is a very cute indoor outdoor diner with unique boozy drinks, very authentic Mexican food, and friendly, helpful staff! One of the best Chile Relleno’s in town.

Andrew C.Andrew C: Cute diner-ish style restaurant, attached to some hotel - right in the heart of South Congress... mostly Mexican cuisine with some American tastes -- drinks were strong + food was hot and delicious!!!

Frankie M.Frankie M: Food was good, but overpriced. We split and entree and appetizer and my date had a margarita and it was $57! Too pricey for what it is.

Phoebe’s Downtown is one of The 15 Best Diners in Austin.

8. Phoebe’s Downtown

7.7
408 W 11th St (Guadalupe St), Austin, TX
Diner · Downtown Austin · 3 tips and reviews

Stefano R.Stefano Relli: Awsome breakfast specials with a Tex Mex twist.

ParkPark: The migas are a little untraditional, but they’re delicious!

Teresa B.Teresa Bruce: Add yourself to the waitlist via Yelp! Delicious food. Loved the fried green tomatoes and cheeky monkey!

Jim's Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Diners in Austin.

9. Jim's Restaurant

7.7
9091 Research Blvd (Burnet), Austin, TX
Diner · North Burnet · 39 tips and reviews

Candice K.Candice Kihnel: Get the colorado club sandwich, sub turkey for ham and add an over hard egg to the sandwich. French fries or Mac and Cheese as a side. Best sandwich EVER!

gabriel d.gabriel d: 24 hr of bomb shnizzle greezy spoon delites! Try the pickup/carry out late night breakfast. So easy!

@cfnoble@cfnoble: Get the Chicken Fried Steak. As your arteries finally slam shut, at least you'll die happy.

Star Seeds Cafe is one of The 15 Best Diners in Austin.

10. Star Seeds Cafe

7.6
3101 Interstate 35 Frontage Rd (at 31st St), Austin, TX
Diner · Upper Boggy Creek · 58 tips and reviews

Kassidy M.Kassidy Menace: Chicken fried steak and eggs, a-baum, taco 2, jumbo breakfast taco, migas... I love this place! Everything is so good!

Mercedes P.Mercedes Pang: 24 hours, hell yea.

CultureMap AustinCultureMap Austin: 24-hour biscuits and gravy is our favorite Star Seeds attraction.

Snooze, an A.M. Eatery is one of The 15 Best Diners in Austin.

11. Snooze, an A.M. Eatery

9.1
1700 S Lamar Blvd (Collier), Austin, TX
Breakfast Spot · Zilker · 43 tips and reviews

AliAli: i love that you can order the benny duo if you can't decide between two of their eggs benedict dishes (which have all been delicious)

Victoria U.Victoria U.: You can't go wrong here, we happened to order the sweet potato pancakes and breakfast tacos and both were fantastic. The iced coffee was life changing. Very dog friendly!

Ed R.Ed Ramirez: We tried the Pancake Flight, the Breakfast Pot Pie, kids breakfast, Hot Chocolate & their house blend Coffee. Everything was good. We will definitely be back to try more breakfast items.

Snooze, an A.M. Eatery is one of The 15 Best Diners in Austin.

12. Snooze, an A.M. Eatery

8.6
3800 North Lamar Blvd Suite 120, Austin, TX
Breakfast Spot · Rosedale · 15 tips and reviews

Jerad B.Jerad Binstock: Josie, our server, was fantastic. She recommended the Graceland pancake on the secret menu and it was to die for! Ask for it!

Susie S.Susie Sebastian: Seriously the best pancakes I've ever had. The Chili Verde Egg Benny is also really good 💕

Ramzi L.Ramzi L.: Bella Bella Benny Benedict!! were delicious. Eggs are cooked to order, hash were excellent and their coffee is always great!

Sawyer & Co. is one of The 15 Best Diners in Austin.

13. Sawyer & Co.

8.7
4827 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · 30 tips and reviews

Shannon Z.Shannon Z: Loved the biscuits and the cheesy grits, best breakfast!

Victoria S.Victoria Schaefer: The Cajuns come to Palm Springs in the 50's.

Brian S.Brian Spears: Wash your hands with the opposite sex in the partially conjoined washrooms!

The Omelettry is one of The 15 Best Diners in Austin.

14. The Omelettry

7.9
4631 Airport Blvd (at W. 49th St.), Austin, TX
Breakfast Spot · Hyde Park · 71 tips and reviews

Randy C.Randy Case: The buttermilk pancakes are the best. It gets busy around noon on the weekends. Get there early

Corey T.Corey Thrash: Um yeah, the pancakes are legit! They are like a cloud of yumminess on tongue

Andrew A.Andrew Alvarez: Avocado BLT

Waffle House is one of The 15 Best Diners in Austin.

15. Waffle House

8.0
8800 US-290, Austin, TX
Breakfast Spot · 19 tips and reviews

Kit O.Kit O'Connell: Try a fluffy buttermilk waffle with pecans or chocolate chips.

Nancy K.Nancy K: Old skool breakfast mix on the jukebox and the people watching on Sunday is great

Paul h.Paul hahn: Eat the waffle within minutes of receiving it + Feed the amazing jukebox!