1886 Cafe and Bakery
Austin, TX 78701
Phone: (512) 474-5911
Fax: (512) 391-7222
- Price:
- $
- Best of Citysearch:
- Hotel Dining 2007
- Hours:
- Sun-Thu 7am-10pm, Fri-Sat 7am-12am
Editorial Review for 1886 Cafe and Bakery – by Tara Fatemi
In Short
Inside The Driskill's lobby is a more subtle cafe with 1920s hexagonal-tile floor. Sophisticated details include cherrywood accents, etched glass, art deco-style chandeliers, copper salt-and-pepper shakers and fresh flowers. Baked goods are prominently displayed near the entrance. Choose from the quiet atmosphere inside or a comfortable patio. The menu features pastas and comfort food like meat loaf and burgers with skin-on fries. Organic breads made daily include kalamata olive and Serrano cheddar.
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Insider Tips
ParkingCustomers with to-go orders receive complimentary valet parking; enter from Sixth Street.
The ExtrasThe bakery opens at 7am daily for coffee and pastries like the chocolate croissants that contain world-class chocolate in each bite.
User Reviews for 1886 Cafe and Bakery
12/19/2006 Posted by c_burnet
The ceasar with salmon or chicken is really quite good - kinda perfect. Have enjoyed a tasty egg and pancake breakfast too.
Pros: quality food in a casual atmosphere downtown
12/13/2006 Posted by nana_bee
This place is an awesome choice to have a sober hang-out at 6th street. Valet parking at Driskill is reasonable-$10 bucks if you don't want to hassled looking for a parking space. Cakes are not too spectacular and the coffee is lukewarm. Very disappointing and bizarre! Customer service is good. That makes up for the coffee's temperature.
Pros: Cheap Valet Parking, Great Ambience
Cons: Lukewarm coffee
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