(512) 708-8800
626 N Lamar Blvd
(North of Sixth Street)
Austin,
TX
78701
30.272
-97.7539
Neighborhood: Old West Austin
Hours:
Tue-Fri 9am-9pm
Sat-Sun 9am-3pm
Price:
$
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.
09/04/09
#2 Best Burger in Texas
by jcm2136
Ranked #2 in Texas Monthly's Top 50 Burgers in Texas. The burger itself was an awesome hand formed patty, cooked and seasoned to perfection. Cheese was high quality, as well as the toppings. The bun was excellent as well.
45 minute wait in the hot sun, rude service and a super cramped eating space prevents this place from a 5 star rating. Worth a go if you can find it on a non busy day!
- Pros: Hamburger!!!
- Cons: Rude service, long wait, cramped space
08/16/09
A disappointing experience
by DucasseMC
Having had excellent service and wonderful food previously, we waited about 30 minutes in the hot sun today. Our waitress's behavior when I tried to ask a question as she delivered the food was the rudest treatment I have ever had in Austin. It was exceeded only by a surly waiter in the Marais 3 years ago. After she considered her actions, she stopped by the table to explain, but never apologized. The food was great, but we left feeling sick to our stomachs. There are too many excellent restaurants with courteous staff to put up with such an attitude.
- Pros: food was oodvery g
- Cons: service was rude
06/22/08
great food. refills are not free!
by micre
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!
The Details on Counter Cafe
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
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