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The Frisco


6801 Burnet Rd.
Austin, 78757-2845
512/459-6279
www.thefriscoshopaustin.com
Hours: Sun.-Thu., 7am-9pm; Fri.-Sat., 7am-10pm
is finally serving breakfast all day Saturday and Sunday. You'll be ready to sleep through the game after the chicken-fried steak.

BEST OF AUSTIN AWARDS

  • 2008: Critics Best Saviors of Local Dining Landmarks
  • 2003: Critics Best of the Last of Another Era
  • 2002: Critics Best Remaining Vestige of Old Austin
  • 1997: Critics Best Grilled Cheese Sandwich
  • 1995: Critics Best Cheap Breakfast Come-Back
  • 1994: Critics Best Comfort Food Place To Take The Kids
  • 1992: Critics Nostalgic Kid's Menu

RESTAURANT POLL AWARDS

  • 2012: Readers Pie
  • 2010: Critics Best Coconut Cream Pie
  • 2008: Critics Critics Made-From-Scratch Flashback Food to Celebrate
  • 2007: Critics Best Fifties Flashback Food
  • 2001: Readers Comfort Food
  • 1995: Critics Best Southern Breakfast

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