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The best breakfast and brunch in Austin

Paperboy leads our ranking for breakfast and brunch in Austin. It is named most often by local critics and food writers. Jack Allen's Kitchen Oak Hill and Phoebe's Diner come next.

  1. 1PaperboyReaders' runner-up, 2026
  2. 2Jack Allen's Kitchen Oak HillReaders' choice, 2026
  3. 3Phoebe's DinerReaders' runner-up, 2026

151 breakfast and brunch spots are open in and around Austin. The top 6 are ranked first; the rest follow.

Ranked by Guide2 from readers’ polls, critics and local food writers (how we rank). Updated October 11, 2026. No restaurant pays to be listed or ranked.

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The top 6

How we rank
  1. Josephine House
    Photo: josephineofaustin.com

    4Josephine House

    Austin
    • On Visit Austin's breakfast and brunch list (2026) [3]
    • The Infatuation (2022): “Grab some fresh-baked scones for the table, then make the difficult decision between citrus-cured lox and lemon ricotta pancakes” [6]
    • Austin American-Statesman (2023): “This posh space, all marble and white-washed wood, challenges that notion with fluffy, fruit-draped ricotta pancakes that look like art and a hearty grain and vegetable bowl.” [9]
    • Eater Austin (2016): “Book it to this new Clarksville restaurant for brunch available any day of the week” [10]
    Where
    1601 Waterston Ave, Austin, TX 78703
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More breakfast and brunch in Austin

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  1. Eldorado Cafe
    Photo: eldoradocafeatx.com

    Eldorado Cafe

    Tex-Mex restaurant · Austin
    Where
    3300 W Anderson Ln, Austin, TX 78757
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How we rank

Nobody at Guide2 scores the food. The ranking adds up what Austin’s own judges have said in public: readers’ polls count most, then critics’ standing lists, then local press and food writers. Every point is numbered and listed under Sources below. The full method.

What changed

Questions

What is the best breakfast and brunch in Austin?
Paperboy. Runner-up in Best of ATX 2026 for breakfast and brunch, voted by readers; #1 on Austin Food Adventures's breakfast and brunch list (2025). Jack Allen's Kitchen Oak Hill and Phoebe's Diner come next.
How many breakfast and brunch spots are in Austin?
151 are open in and around Austin as of October 2026, including 1431 Cafe, 1618 Asian Fusion, 24 Diner, Another Broken Egg Cafe, Another Broken Egg Cafe and 146 more. Within a half-hour drive there are 23 more, in Bastrop, Kyle, San Marcos, Georgetown, Leander, Elgin, Liberty Hill and Taylor.
Which breakfast and brunch spots in Austin take reservations?
15 take online bookings: 1618 Asian Fusion, Chez Zee American Bistro, Eldorado Cafe, Geraldine's, Goldie's Sunken Bar, Hillside Farmacy, Hopfields, Jacoby's Restaurant & Mercantile and 7 more. The rest are walk-in or by phone.
Where can I order breakfast and brunch online in Austin?
68 have online ordering on their own websites: 1431 Cafe, 1618 Asian Fusion, Another Broken Egg Cafe, Another Broken Egg Cafe, Austin Java, Bakery Lorraine, Banger's Sausage House & Beer Garden, Better Half Coffee & Cocktails and 60 more.
Is Bacon Restaurant in Austin still open?
No. Bacon Restaurant has closed. For breakfast and brunch nearby, see the list above.
Is Café No Sé in Austin still open?
No. Café No Sé has closed. For breakfast and brunch nearby, see the list above.
Is Eat My Biscuits in Austin still open?
No. Eat My Biscuits has closed. For breakfast and brunch nearby, see the list above.
Is Hill Country Dining Room in Austin still open?
No. Hill Country Dining Room has closed. For breakfast and brunch nearby, see the list above.
Is Humpty's Wall Of Breakfast in Austin still open?
No. Humpty's Wall Of Breakfast has closed. For breakfast and brunch nearby, see the list above.
Is Krack Of Dawn Donuts in Austin still open?
No. Krack Of Dawn Donuts has closed. For breakfast and brunch nearby, see the list above.
Is Little Ola's Biscuits in Austin still open?
No. Little Ola's Biscuits has closed. For breakfast and brunch nearby, see the list above.
Is Star Seeds Cafe in Austin still open?
No. Star Seeds Cafe has closed. For breakfast and brunch nearby, see the list above.
Is The Egg & I in Austin still open?
No. The Egg & I has closed. For breakfast and brunch nearby, see the list above.
Is Winner Winner Rotisserie and Fine Foods in Austin still open?
No. Winner Winner Rotisserie and Fine Foods has closed. For breakfast and brunch nearby, see the list above.

Sources

  1. 1Best of ATX, Best of ATX 2026: Readers’ Choice Winners - Austin Monthly Magazine, 2026. Checked Oct 7, 2026. Archived copy.
  2. 2Austin Food Adventures, Best Brunch and Breakfast in Austin, TX, September 2025. Checked Oct 7, 2026. Archived copy.
  3. 3Visit Austin, Best Brunch Places in Austin, TX - Breakfast & Lunch Restaurants, February 2026. Checked Oct 7, 2026. Archived copy.
  4. 4The Infatuation, Breakfast - Austin - Page 4, March 2023. Checked Oct 7, 2026. Archived copy.
  5. 5Eater Austin, A Guide to Austin’s Indulgent Brunch Buffets, November 2015. Checked Oct 7, 2026. Archived copy.
  6. 6The Infatuation, The 21 Best Brunch Spots In Austin - Austin, January 2022. Checked Oct 7, 2026. Archived copy.
  7. 7The Austin Things, 15 Best Breakfast Spots In North Austin, March 2023. Checked Oct 7, 2026.
  8. 8Do512, Where to Get an Awesome Brunch in Austin. Checked Oct 7, 2026. Archived copy.
  9. 9Austin American-Statesman, Best breakfast in Austin, like pancakes, migas, tacos, bagels, more, February 2023. Checked Oct 7, 2026. Archived copy.
  10. 10Eater Austin, Best Brunches in Austin, August 2016. Checked Oct 7, 2026.
  11. 11The Austin Things, 7 Austin Brunch Spots, Chosen by Us - ATX Things, September 2026. Checked Oct 7, 2026. Archived copy.

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