Credit: photo by John Anderson

This tiny spot is Austin’s answer to a traditional diner, except traditional diners don’t offer excellent crab cakes, quail, and hanger steak alongside the biscuits, bacon, eggs (organic), and burgers. The Counter Benedict with pastrami on a biscuit and grilled pimento cheese sandwiches are standouts.– MM Pack

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