303 Red River
Austin, 78701-4130
512/236-9599
Hours: Mon.-Thu., 11am-10pm; Fri.-Sat., 11am-11pm; Sun., 10am-2:30pm, 5-10pm
features an American regional menu and a busy bar. The macaroni and cheese will make you forget where you parked, and you know the brunch is as serious as the wait.
Located inside the DoubleTree Guest Suites, the cafe serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily. Try the Sunday buffet.
303 W. 15th, 512/478-7000
If you’re wandering past The Driskill Hotel, don’t overlook this place. The cafe has had a face-lift and acquired a new chef. Be sure to sample the pricey but delicious selection of baked goods.
604 Brazos, 512/391-7066
The bistro burger with fries is the best bet here during the daytime, but Tuesday through Thursday from 4 to 7pm, you can nab great bar food for $5.
319 Congress, 512/472-1884