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American Cafes in Austin, $10-$25

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A Alamo Drafthouse Village

American Cafe • Midtown • $10-$25

The longest continuously operated Drafthouse, the Alamo Drafthouse Village opened in 2001 on Anderson Lane before Anderson Lane was cool. The four-screen cinema specializes in first-run features, with Sony 4K digital projection allowing for both RealD 3D and 48 FPS screenings. Plus, with much of the American Genre Film Archive stored here, it also has 35mm screenings. A recent revamp added new padded chairs and shared tables for food and drink from the Drafthouse’s extensive menu delivered during screenings, and a new patio adds outdoor drinking from the bar.

2700 W. Anderson #701, 512/861-7030

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B Austin Cake Ball Kitchen & Bar

American Cafe, Desserts • North • $10-$25

Cake balls: Not just for breakfast anymore. The menu here features appetizers, salads, entrées, soups, and desserts complemented by a well-chosen wine list, a selection of local craft beers in bottles, and a roster of custom cocktails.

3401 Esperanza Crossing #104, 512/215-3633

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C Austin Diner

American Cafe • Midtown • $10-$25

You could theoretically stay here all day for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Daily hot plate specials include meat loaf with Creole sauce and pork loin over cornbread dressing. Expect a wait for weekend brunch.

5222 Burnet Rd., 512/467-9552

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D Banger's Sausage House & Beer Garden

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

Celebrating sausage on Rainey Street, this place has become a neighborhood staple. Sure, the ample and often unexpected selections of sausage are responsible, but don't forget the creative specials, such as fried chicken sausage atop creamy mashed potatoes.

79 Rainey, 512/386-1656

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E Bartlett's

American Cafe • Midtown • $10-$25

This is the kind of place you pass by without noticing. Next time you shop on West Anderson, stop in for a great prime rib or a filling, fresh Thai steak salad.

2408 W. Anderson, 512/451-7333

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F Cafe Bistro at Nordstrom

American Cafe • West Austin and Lakeway • $10-$25

The most elegant food at the mall, with a menu strong on ladies-who-lunch fare. Salads and sandwiches are exceptional, but more substantial offerings are there for the asking.

Barton Creek Square, 2901 Capital of TX Hwy. S., 512/691-3500

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G Cafe Blue

American Cafe • Downtown • $10-$25

The best meal to have here is Sunday brunch. The steak and eggs are just that, a decent-sized rib eye and a couple of eggs, all cooked precisely to order. All seats are alfresco.

340 E. Second, 512/428-5796

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H Cafe Blue

American Cafe • West Austin and Lakeway • $10-$25

The best meal to have here is Sunday brunch. The steak and eggs are just that, a decent-sized rib eye and a couple of eggs, all cooked precisely to order. All seats are alfresco.

12800 Hill Country Blvd. Ste. G-115, Bee Cave, 512/366-5230

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I Chisos Grill

American Cafe • West Austin and Lakeway • $10-$25

Locally owned and family-operated, this place has a number of gluten-free options, and serves local whenever possible. The service is responsive and attentive. Try the chipotle BBQ baby back ribs with apple bacon slaw.

12921 Hill Country Blvd., #130, Bee Cave, 512/263-7353

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J Contigo

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

A slice of the Hill Country near the Mueller development. Try the Dewberry Hills chicken or an individual skillet of rabbit and dumplings. Go early for brunch here, and try the beef tongue hash.

2027 Anchor, 512/614-2260

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K Counter Cafe

American Cafe • Lower East • $10-$25

The compact list of eclectic diner fare is based on quality ingredients, many from purveyors known for all-natural and organic products. This is one of the few places in town to go for breakfast and lunch all day, every day, including the crab cakes, bone-in pork chop, and grilled quail with your eggs.

1914-A E. Sixth, 512/351-9961

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L Dai Due Butcher Shop & Supper Club

American Cafe, Burger Joint, Pan-Asian • East • $10-$25 •  First Plates 

Everything from Chef Jesse Griffiths' unassuming hotspot is local, even the tea. Expect the choicest cuts of meat, just out of the water seafood, and barely harvested vegetables. The service is as adept as the kitchen.

2406 Manor Rd., 512/524-0688

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M Dave & Buster's

American Cafe, Sports Bar • North • $10-$25

Order a Bar Burgers & Wings Platter and check out a game on one of more than 30 hi-def TVs. The midway keeps the kids entertained while you cheer your team on.

9333 Research, 512/346-8015

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N Easy Tiger

American Cafe, Bakery, Gastro Pub • Midtown • $10-$25 •  First Plates 

This wildly popular Austin bakeshop expands its footprint with almost 12,000 square feet of space, including a commercial bakery and inviting patio.

The Linc, 6406 N. I-35 #1100, 512/494-4151

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O 1886 Cafe & Bakery

American Cafe, Bakery • Downtown • $10-$25

Located in the Driskill Hotel, this cafe is a convenient and casual option for Downtown workers and hotel guests. Favorites include the aptly named Hangover Burger and the pricey but delicious selection of baked goods.

604 Brazos, 512/391-7066

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