Magnolia Cafe
(512) 478-8645
2304 Lake Austin Blvd
Austin,
TX
78703
30.2775
-97.7718
Neighborhoods: General West Austin, West Austin
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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.
User Reviews
shaft28
February 03, 2009
This is a solid 4 star breakfast/lunch place. The food is good and the service good but nothing here is great. I mean the subpar wiat room next to the sometimes stinky bathroom - not to mention the limited parking and the wait...well you expect more. The specials are definitely where it is at as I feel the are the freshest but I am a fan of the taco breakfast. Not huge portions and occassionally the wait staff will be smug; what is up with that in Austin? - anyway the wait has never been too long and the food service is quick so you are eating not long after you order. Wish is was a more well rounded breakfast menu or at least the pancake/french toast was a little better than average. My wife is a big fan of the the Queso Omelette.
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tjreviews
November 29, 2008
I have eaten here around 10 times and have never been disappointed. The food is great, reasonably priced and they are always open. I enjoy the way the staff remembers what I like and that they are so friendly. I have been working my way around the menu and can recommend the following dishes: love migas, huevos rancheros, corn pancakes (I have had them throw in jalepenos and also blueberries, ginger pancake (I added bananas). I also have tried the specials and had a great stuffed pepper the other night. I also like their sense of humor (the t-shirts read "sorry, we're closed' and also that they sponsor NPR.
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Leelee84
August 20, 2008
This is one of my favorite restaurants in Austin! The Caspian is the best dish and so is everything on the breakfast menu (breakfast is served 24 hours a day)! If you're going to go for dinner or for breakfast on the weekends, be prepared to wait..but it's worth it!
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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
