Counter Cafe
(512) 708-8800
626 N Lamar Blvd
(at North of Sixth Street)
Austin,
TX
78701
30.272
-97.7539
Neighborhood: Old West Austin
What People Are Saying About Counter Cafe
The Editor
Joshua Hinsdale
Citysearch
In Short
Formerly the GM Steakhouse, this small, retro diner is spiffed up and is no longer a greasy spoon. The menu features healthy cafe fare, including the popular pimento cheese sandwich, crab cakes, grilled salmon and chicken pot pie, with many ingredients bought from local and organic growers. The long and narrow space is filled with a countertop running along the kitchen, while small tables line the opposite walls.
User Reviews
micre
June 22, 2008
loved the food! Paid five dollars for a diet coke and one refill. They don't tell you that the refills are going to be extra. I would go there again and drink water. veggie sandwich and the pimiento cheese sandwich were really good! Love the sweet potato fries!
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davebuoy
February 26, 2008
This place is just too small, for such big flavor. My best tip for you is to go during off peak hours. There is only one table inside and one outside that seats more than two, otherwise you sit at the counter. I love sitting at the counter, I get to talk with the chef, who is very approachable. Since I'm almost as good a cook as him, (better then 90% of the chefs in this town) I like being able to relate to someone knowledgable. At one pointhe was making a very good DEMI-GLACE, from scratch, to serve with the steak. They may not be doing that anymore as the subs, on his days off, would forget to include it and I guess they got complaints about inconsistancy. Don't let that deter you, this place is quite good, and affordable with local and organic food whenever possible. BTW, it's all good, so order anything.
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Parking:
The small parking lot can easily fill up during weekend breakfasts. Try parking across the street in front of REI or at the Whole Foods complex.
Where to Sit:
Hunker down at the counter for the full diner experience, or sit outside at one of the small tables on the sidewalk along Lamar.
Look Good:
Try the buttermilk pancakes, possibly the fluffiest in town.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Breakfast, Family-Friendly Dining, Brunch, Family Style Dining, Lunch Spot, Dine At The Bar, Cheap Eats
