(512) 478-8645
2304 Lake Austin Blvd
Austin,
TX
78703
30.2775
-97.7718
Neighborhoods: West Austin, General West Austin
What People Are Saying About Magnolia Cafe
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – Magnolia harks back to the days of old Austin, with a fiercely independent spirit that no amount of high-tech growth can squelch. Relaxed and comfortable, the cafe features tables covered in whimsical designs. The crowd includes old folks, alienated teenagers and little tykes. Dishes include Neptunian Landscape: a mountain of chopped spuds blanketed with Tex-Mex fixings. For the same low price, there are generous stack of pancakes, including gingerbread, buttermilk, whole wheat and cornmeal varieties.
11/27/09
Good local flavor
by Gary Mcc at Citysearch
First time to the So. Congress location. Read one review about poor service. Boy did they get that right. I always feel good about tipping fairly. Not with this service. A fair tip would have been for our waitress to tip me!!! Probably some of the worst service I have gotten in many years. Will try the other location next time.
- Pros: real good food
- Cons: TERRIBLE service
11/16/09
See now I hate Houston
by debbs0723 at Citysearch
So I'm 35ish and went to the Magnolia cafe on Saturday night around 11:30. We had been drinking a little down the street. I got one gingerbread pancake and we shared the Mag mud. Both were awesome. The entire time we were there we listened to the Beastie boys. I can't think of a place anywhere else where you can get pancakes at that time while also listening to the best music ever. Made me want to pack up my entire life and move to Austin. Good job.
- Pros: Atmosphere
- Cons: none
09/25/09
Great Place
by hothathot at Citysearch
Solid food, good selection, kicks the **** out of Kirbey Lane/Denny's/IHop.
For those worried about the bad reviews concerning service - If you live in austin you should be used to the smug/overeducated waiter by now, so unless you are taking your grandparents and/or parole officer to lunch, go get the best migas in town.
- Pros: Migas, Portabello Melt
- Cons: Can be busy
The Details on Magnolia Cafe
Know Before You Go:
Vegetarians can enjoy spinach lasagna, which layers fresh spinach, mushrooms and tomato slices over wavy noodles and three cheeses. There are also Love Veggies, the Deep Eddy burrito, several salads and spinach enchiladas.
What to Drink:
If you want an adult beverage, head over to Deep Eddy Cabaret.
When to Go:
There's always a line for brunch, but free coffee will keep you awake while you wait.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Breakfast, Late Night Dining, Brunch, People Watching, Lunch Spot, Group Dining, Cheap Eats
General Info:
Open 24 Hours
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