American Cafes in South Austin, $10-$25

A Galaxy Cafe

American Cafe • South • $10-$25

French-press coffee and jazz on Saturday nights up the cool factor, while bargain prices and delicious food keep you coming back.

9911 Brodie #750, 512/233-6000

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B Hyde Park Bar & Grill

American Cafe • South • $10-$25

At this welcome South Austin branch of the venerable neighborhood institution, the coziness of the original is replaced with a sleek sensibility. The menu is identical, it includes the legendary fries.

4521 Westgate Blvd., 512/899-2700

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C Jack Allen's Kitchen

American Cafe, Southern/Down-Home • South • $10-$25

Enjoy a very Texan meal here with locally sourced ingredients and Southern-inspired flavors.

3600-D Capital of TX Hwy. N., 512/351-9399

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D Kerbey Lane Cafe

American Cafe • South • $10-$25

The famously fabulous breakfasts, lunches, and dinners are a favorite of the late-night set.

4301 W. William Cannon, 512/899-1500

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E Satellite...Eat. Drink. Orbit.

American Cafe • South • $10-$25 •  First Plates 

This Flipnotics descendant, a midcentury modern bistro near Circle C Ranch, provides an affordable, mainstream menu with something to appeal to everyone. The lounge features weekly live music.

5900 Slaughter #400, 512/288-9994

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F Zoe's Kitchen

American Cafe, Mediterranean, Vegetarian/Vegan • South • $10-$25

On the old site of Tamale House #2, this new addition to the South Austin Mexican food scene offers much of the same fare, as the new owner kept many of the ol' haunt's original recipes. Tamale Time is just around the corner, so give 'em a try!

5601 Brodie Lane #1525, 512/358-0888

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