Kerbey Lane Cafe
(512) 477-5717
2606 Guadalupe St
Austin,
TX
78705
30.2907
-97.7413
Neighborhood: University of Texas - Austin
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In Short
A typical Austin mix of students, professors and hipsters recovering from a night imbibing on the town, this place is cozy and homey. You're sure to happen upon an interesting conversation or two. A short stack of fluffy gingerbread pancakes will make you unable to move. A dessert that has to be ordered to be believed is the rich tofu chocolate cheezecake.
User Reviews
mondieu
April 09, 2009
I went to Kerbey Lane across from campus for the first time pretty recently and had a fantastic time! I had to wait, which could have been annoying, but the host was playing really awesome music and had the cutest little pandas on his stand! He was pretty adorable, too! He was the perfect first taste to a really amazing staff. I don't think I've had a more hospitable dining experience in Austin. The food was good. Excellent late-night munchies. Filled up on queso, but i was my own undoing there. I would totally go back again just to chat with the host, though.
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April 09, 2009
I went to Kerbey Lane across from campus for the first time pretty recently and had a fantastic time! I had to wait, which could have been annoying, but the host was playing really awesome music and had the cutest little pandas on his stand! He was pretty adorable, too! He was the perfect first taste to a really amazing staff. I don't think I've had a more hospitable dining experience in Austin. The food was good. Excellent late-night munchies. Filled up on queso, but i was my own undoing there. I would totally go back again just to chat with the host, though. He is an excellent face for Kerbey Land on the Drag.
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blckeagle
September 21, 2008
I'm a student at UT and it's been 2 years since I first went to Kerbey Lane Cafe. I think I've been there enough to write an overall review. Food is always good if you are not seeking for something very special. Greek Chicken is my favorite, all dishes are around and above average except for burgers. I think overall food/price ratio deserves a "recommended-4 stars" for this place. The service, however, has never been above the Austin standards. People are rude (except for a couple of guys served last year) especially when you go there after midnight. They think all customers coming after midnight are drunk and deserve bad attitude. Last night they shout out loud to a group saying not to go in and wait outside (those guys were drunk and did not care, obeyed the orders). We were coming from studying hard, not drunk (maybe we could perceive it as ok or even fun if we were drunk), shocked with that behavior. It was like an army camp, unbelievable. That same night, our food waited to be served more than fifteen minutes after they were cooked (cook time 15mins, serving wait time 15 mins more). We saw our dishes just sitting there and no one dealt with them. Really, really bad service. When I told the guy "I did not order this side but that", he first tried to show me his notes and saying "no you ordered this not that" and then realized I was right but did not even try to apology. I think UT students deserve much more even when they are drunk and careless. Overall, if you don't care about service at all, Kerbey Lane offers good food with reasonable prices. But, if you think service is as important as taste, you should definitely go to another place.
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The Extras:
Unlike the other Kerbey Lanes, there's usually live music every weekend on the patio.
Look Good:
Almost all of the fruits and veggies come from local markets, chiefly Hill Country Produce. Support your local farmer. In Kerbey Lane's case, her name is Cora.
When to Go:
When the bars close, this place is packed. But curiously, from mid-afternoon to past dinnertime, it's often empty
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Payment Methods:
Check, American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Breakfast, Late Night Dining, Outdoor Dining, People Watching, Group Dining, Live Music, Dine At The Bar, Cheap Eats
