Best Coffee Shops and Cafes in Lake Austin

"It’s a vegetarian restaurant, but you won’t really be able to tell when you’re indulging in all the hearty, filling, super tasty breakfast items at Bouldin Creek Cafe. This place has been around forever and is a South Austin classic. WEBSITE | 1900 S 1st St"

"If you’re looking for the best cheap vegan restaurants in Austin, the menu features a range of cuisine styles and flavors, all available for anywhere from $5-15. Saving the planet never tasted so good!. Featured Image Credit: Koriente on Facebook"

"Bouldin Creek Cafe is a casual indoor/outdoor coffee shop meets restaurant serves up some dang good non-meat fixins. If you get there in the morning, head to the patio and order the breakfast tacos. You will not be disappointed."

"1501 S 1st St. | Elizabeth Street Cafe is what one might consider an elevated “Austin-y” experience when it comes to Vietnamese cuisine offerings. The price point is a bit high, but the jovial atmosphere and their creative menu will make you a repeat customer, especially if you enjoy patio dining, inventive craft cocktails, and beautiful dishes that will make an excellent addition to your social media feed. Photo Credit – Elizabeth Street Cafe Facebook"

"While, yes, Vietnamese dishes dominate the menu at this south Austin favorite, breakfast is all about French fare. People can choose from an array of croissants, stuffed French crêpes, beignets and jam, and the house-baked brioche French toast. The restaurant also features daily French macarons available all day long."

"This charming South Austin spot offers French pastries for the morning commute and Vietnamese classics (like noodles and bánh mì) for lunch and dinner. Try the popular bánh cuôn."

"You can’t have a breakfast list without including Kerbey Lane. Breakfast served all day long because it’s open 24/7. I spent way too many late nights here in college."

"From buttermilk to gingerbread to funky specials like birthday cake or s’mores, it’s impossible to go wrong at this Austin classic dinner chain."

"Cafe No Se is a super trendy breakfast and brunch spot in the South Congress neighborhood in Austin, and we mention them here along with the masses because they do serve great food. Cafe No Se is a great spot to go to for some of the best breakfast and brunch in Austin if you’re looking for food on the healthier/lighter side but still delicious and worth eating out for. The oatmeal hotcakes are supppper popular here and we also endorse their beautiful and delicious gravlax bagel, too."

"Peruse the wooden shelves stacked with coffee table books about art and architecture, take in the sandy beiges of the wicker chairs and the sky-blue pillows and tiled walls, and you may think you’ve fallen into a coastal..."

"If you’re looking for a healthier breakfast option, try the red quinoa porridge at Cafe No Se at the South Congress Hotel. My fav is the ricotta hotcakes with maple syrup. 1603 S Congress Ave, cafenoseaustin.com"

"Just above the Tom Miller Dam, on the eastern edge of Lake Austin, Mozart’s coffee offers a spacious deck to take in lakeside views. Mozart’s opens early and stays open late, so it’s equally perfect for a peaceful morning cup of joe or a late night dessert run with decaf. In December, Mozart’s puts on a delightful and impressive holiday light show at the top of every hour."

"Buckle in for the day at the coffee shop’s expansive patio, which is right on top of the lake, perfect for leisurely drinks and snacks."

"The Steeping Room is an absolute must-visit for tea enthusiasts, but their appeal surpasses just that specialty. Their Saturday brunch menu offers traditional brunch favorites including $6 mimosas, omelets, latkes and french toast with the option for tea service as well. _________________________________"

"I loved The Steeping Room and I wish I could transport it back to Vancouver with me. I could have stayed there all afternoon sipping tea from their extensive tea list. Their menu is fantastic and vegan options such as salads, bowls, curries, sandwiches and desserts."

"A block and a half north of Houndstooth is The Steeping Room, a tea shop, cafe, and restaurant. I include it on this list as an alternative to coffee, though they serve that too. I've had lunch here several times, and it's always buzzing."

"This locally owned, one-of-a-kind urban grocer in East Austin is both a grocery store and Vietnamese counter-service with banh mi, vermicelli bowls, rice plates, and pho."

"The South Austin bakery’s colorful and sweet pastry lineup is available, from pies, tarts, cookies, miniature cheesecakes, cupcakes, to cakes. Pickup orders can be placed online, and there are Favor deliveries. The restaurant has reopened for dine-in service."

"Crema’s sales have been down 20-25% from last week so please help out by ordering a gift card to help support them."

"Originally built in the 1800s, it’s housed every single Texas governor since its creation, and it’s weathered everything from crazy storms to arson attempts from anarchist groups. Free tours are available, but they only take place on certain days, so you’ll need to call ahead. Once you’re inside, you can enjoy a peek behind the governmental curtain as you explore the rooms, halls, furnishings, offices and stairways of Texas’s most prominent politician."

"If it’s between 2pm and 4pm, make your way over to the Governor’s Mansion for a tour of the historic home that some think is haunted. Before evening descends, get a copy of the Austin Chronicle and look at the entertainment section. Pick a show—any show—and plan to have your socks blown off by a great night on the town. For an authentic Austin night out, catch a country band at the Broken Spoke."

"Ben White brings delicious ingredients and mouth-watering flavors in billions of sandwich, salad and wrap combinations to you. An alternative to traditional fast food, we offer freshly cut veggies, toppings, protein and freshly-baked bread t..."

"The fast-food joint may have become famous outside of the city after being featured in the movie Dazed and Confused, but locals have been enjoying the burgers, sandwiches, and fried chicken for nearly 50 years. Most burgers are less than $5, while a two-piece fried chicken dinner with two sides is under $10."

"Next is Crestview's Top Notch, situated at 7525 Burnet Road. With four stars out of 675 reviews on Yelp, the fast food spot, which offers burgers and more, has proved to be a local favorite."

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"Midori Sushi is a small, unassuming restaurant located off North 183. It's dedicated staff has been serving simple, delicious sushi and sashimi since 1999; making it one of the more quietly established Japanese-fare restaurants in Austin. If you're looking for fresh ingredients in a quiet, friendly atmosphere, check out Midori Sushi."

"Do you want to enjoy an entertaining dinner show with your family, friends or co-workers?. Don’t hesitate to come by and experience Midori Sushi Austin Restaurant. It has been known for its Japanese seafood since 1999."