Best Breakfast and Brunch Places in Lake Austin

"Yet another entry on this list that started as a food truck, Odd Duck combines the kind of food you wouldn’t be surprised to eat at a fine dining establishment (snapper ceviche, duck breast) with the kind of environment you wouldn’t be surprised to find on the outskirts of some small, funky Southern town. It’s a place to eat very well and feel great while you’re at it (that feeling is even better during Happy Hour, when select dishes are half off)."

"A more traditional breakfast spot, Counter Cafe’s simple diner setup and classic menu make it great for a low-key breakfast situation. Somewhere between the steak and eggs, biscuits and gravy, and hot cakes, you’ll feel right at home here. If you’re dining solo, grab a spot at the counter and do like they did in the 40’s (or whenever it was that people actually ate a real breakfast before work)."

"I love this cute, casual, East Austin cafe for their giant pancakes, locally sourced eggs and meat, and all-around yummy breakfast!. Try their giant blueberry pancakes, the crab cake benedict, and the tasty biscuits and gravy. WEBSITE | 1914 E 6th St, Austin"

"Greasy diner meets farm-to-table in the most delicious way possible at Counter Cafe. Yes, all-day breakfast is a thing, and yes, you can find it here."

"5520 Burnet Rd #100 | The PeachedTortilla combines bold Asian flavors with subtle southern ties to provide a truly unique dining experience. Since owner Eric Silverstein launched the first food truck in 2010, the brand has since expanded to a full-service catering operation, a brick-and-mortar restaurant, an event space and has even expanded with a spin-off restaurant, Bar Peached. Enjoy unique and comforting dishes like their kimchi arancini balls; Hainan chicken; bowls of noodles, rice as well as tacos, and burger specials."

"5520 Burnet Rd #100 | Eric Silverstein’s southern-Asian-inspired food truck – turned brick-and-mortar restaurant in Allandale has been an Austin mainstay for 11 years, offering a delightful menu full of comfort food options like Hainan chicken, kimchi arancini balls; tacos, noodles and rice bowls. Pickup and delivery orders can be placed online, and the restaurant has reopened for indoor and patio dine-in services. Photo by The Peached Tortilla"

"The Peached Tortilla is known for its banh mi tacos and other Asian-fusion dishes. There is also an extensive menu for their alcoholic beverages. They serve southern comfort food with the flavors of Asia."

"The only cure to a night out on the town is a trip the next morning to Juan in a Million, where brunch is a low-key religion. The hometown friendliness of owner Juan Meza is matched only by the Texas-sized tacos. Though you can’t go wrong with any of the breakfast specials or legendary tacos, choose the Don Juan ($6) for a life-changing concoction of potato, eggs, bacon and a little something special."

"Juan in a Million is famous around Austin for its breakfast entrées, which are served all day long. It has been open since 1980 and has become an iconic breakfast stop in the area due to its generous portions and cheap prices. Come with a hearty appetite and an empty wallet, and you will find yourself in breakfast taco heaven at Juan in a Million."

"Everything’s bigger in Texas, and this taco is no exception. Juan in a Million’s ginormous breakfast taco brings people from all over the country to their East Austin location."

"Open since 1983, Donn's Barbeque is a casual counter-serve restaurant with a welcoming atmosphere. Breakfast starts at 5:30 am and is served all day long, while weekday lunch specials are offered starting at 10:00 am. The restaurant prides itself on its authentic Texas-style barbecue, and all food is prepared using Donn's family recipes and the finest ingredients available."

"Completed in 1888 using sunset-red granite, Texas’ state capitol is the largest in the US, backing up the familiar claim that everything’s bigger hereabouts. Tasked with creating a bigger space for the state... Museum in UT & Central Austin"

"Capitol Building – straight Texas brownstone architecture If you’re around for a UT football game, try to go (or at least tailgate). There aren’t any pro sports in Austin, so UT is treated like a pro team."

"The Texas State Capitol, established in 1888, is the Texan seat of government. Found in downtown Austin, it is within range of many other tourist hotspots, eateries, and shopping districts."

"If you’re read anything about Austin, you’ve likely heard of Barton Springs, a swimming pool fed by natural springs and flanked by green lawns, where tatted-up sunbathers often go topless. What gets less attention is Deep Eddy, Barton Springs’ sister pool. While it’s also spring-fed (and not chlorinated), Deep Eddy looks more like a traditional concrete pool, one with bright-blue waters, swimming lanes, and—unlike Barton Springs—a large walk-in shallow end that's ideal for families."

"At first glance, the Deep Eddy Pool might seem like any other public pool. When you do a little digging, however, you’ll learn that it’s actually a historic Austin landmark with a lot of fun activities to offer. For starters, the Deep Eddy Pool is one of the oldest man-made pools in Texas."

"If you're into aquatic workouts, or just like watching other people work out, then Deep Eddy is right in your lane – or should I say multiple lanes?. The entrance fee for this pool – the oldest in the state, built in 1915 – ranges from $2 to $9."

"The Hideout Theatre in Austin is well known for its improv productions. These productions are showcased Thursday-Sunday, featuring both independent performing groups and shows produced by The Hideout Theatre. This downtown club also offers several levels of improv classes for students from kids to adults during the week, as well as showcases for those who attend and want to show off their acting skills."

"The venerable Velv, as it's known to habitués, started in 1988 as a stand-up offshoot of sketch/variety emporium Esther's Follies. Named after comic Kerry Awn's shecky alter ego Ronnie Velveeta, the club debuted in what had been Sixth Street's last strip joint (the Embassy Room) but now lives next door to Esther's, where it's been a sometimes thriving, sometimes struggling bastion of stand-up that's treasured by comics across the land as a tough room (on a recent trip to town, Louis C.K. tested new material here). Under the management of comedian Mario DiGiorgio, the Velv is enjoying a 21st century renaissance with hot local and touring acts setting the place on comedy fire."

"Also known as “The Velv,” this comedy club on Austin’s famous 6th Street was opened in March 1988. After seeing the success of Esther’s Follies, Michael Shelton purchased the closed down Embassy Room with a plan to create a new comedy club that was unlike any of the others in Austin. Comics like Jana Williams, Vanessa Kaufman, and Brian Malow were just a few of the many to perform stand-up routines in the early days of The Velveeta Room."