08/15/09

Tiny Little Maggots in my aj

by jj111

They were small, maybe a millimeter. There was maybe 3 or 4 floating at the top, squiggling around.

This is NOT GOOD FOR BUSINESS. Where is HEALTH INSPECTION when you need them!?!?

• Pros: Brunch was half decent
• Cons: There were a handful of fly maggots in our apple juice.

01/06/09

dirty and salty but good service

by rosegabe

My daughter and I went to the diner on Monday, the 5th of January at around 10am. Our server, Elisabeth was great. That was the only great part. The window sill of the booth we were sitting in was full of dead flies and dust. The entry to the bathroom was filthy. I ordered huevos rancheros. I have NEVER sent a plate of food back but the ranchero sauce was so salty I could not eat more that two bites. Elizabeth took it back a brought be migas which were good, but different than they used to be.

New cook? New management? I like the old better.

I hope our next visit is more successful or it will be our last.

03/12/08

LOVE IT

by jenn84

PEOPLE FREINDLY. THE ENVIROMENT WAS NEATLY SET UP LIKE AN OLE' FASHON KITCHEN. IT WAS A UNIQUE IDEA ...THEY ALSO HAVE WIFI NICE TOUCH .. BREAKFAST WAS GREAT!!!

Cool and comfortable, this is where to get a cheap, tasty breakfast.

by Contributor

In Short
Formerly Laura's Bluebonnet Kitchen, the Austin Diner has kept much of Laura's decorative charm, including the cool '50s dinette tables and chairs, retro appliances, and round porthole windows. Casual yet funky, the diner affords a delicious, inexpensive breakfast to the slacker crowd that stumbles in each morning. Jake's pancakes are whipped up with cottage cheese, making them fluffy and moist. The vegetable plate features a trio of chunky mashed potatoes, black-eyed peas and lima beans.

10/30/07

Best place with best pancakes!

by mrbadd

This, is one of my favorites places in Austin.

Good omelets, delicious pancakes, excelent hamburguers, fresh coffe...

You gotta go go there.

1 coffe cup.

1 Oscar's Taco

Less than $5! (includes tips)

Cheap, Deliciuos and fresh!

• Pros: Ambience.
• Cons: Seats!

09/30/07

Best Breakfast

by bearryan

This is the best American breakfast place in town, that's why you only find locals there. The service is adequate. Usually pretty friendly. But this is Austin, and most places have terrible service. So, I'm gonna go ahead and say they have awesome service considering the league they are playing. Besides, it's the weekend and you've just lost the plot if you're in a rush. Go back to Threadgills or Dallas if you can't just kick back and relax at the Austin Diner.

This is one of the only places left in town that is truly keeping Austin weird without even trying. The owner is a hard-working man who can always be seen at the Diner. The staff are young and hip and would probably rather be doing anything else than serving your ugly mug on a beautiful Sunday but they do the best "waiter" impressions they can come up with, but the cooks, on the other hand, are rockin' it out! If you go there for lunch, get the BLT. You're welcome. You can't go wrong with breakfast. Everything is good, even the pancakes (they're not all dry and cakey like Kerbey and Magnolia).

• Pros: great food. no tourists.
• Cons: tourists will find it eventually.

07/19/07

A Denver Omlette Amongst Friends

by whojack

A question: have you ever wanted - NEEDED, really - a Denver Omlette? You know exactly what I am talking about: that delicious and seductive blend of salt, eggs, butter, mushrooms, green onions, black pepper and green bell peppers. That sweet ham. Made only better because it is topped off with the love and dedication that only a real "line cook" can bring. Then, you absolutely MUST trek down Burnet to this Den of Coloradoian Goodness at the Austin Diner and order a Denver Omlette. Or two! Now! When I relocated to Austin from Boulder, CO, I'll admit, I was skepitcal: "This isn't Denver. Heck, this isn't even Colorado. This is Texas, Diana (that's my wife, Diana)! Our days with the Denver Omlette are over." Boy was I ever wrong! ....also, their iced tea is good.

06/17/07

Here are the facts. It's all about the food.

by oleric

I've been to the Austin Diner 25 times over the past couple of years. Probably more. The service has been largely uninspired, drinks have gone un-refilled, the decor is strangely unsettling. Yet I have never had anything other than a wonderful meal. Sometimes an inspired one. I've had their sandwiches and soups and specials and breakfasts and so forth. Honestly, it is just consistently great food at a reasonable price. Half the time I get their tuna salad sandwich on toasted sourdough with swiss cheese. Unbelievable.

12/11/06

Great Decor & Customer Service

by manzoorh

The food is quite good (not outstanding or anything). But what I really like is the decor. It is most definitely one of the most interesting restaurants I've been to.

It has, and showcases, vintage Coffee pots / makers, Toasters, Mixers etc. They always have fresh flowers on the table too.

On the negative side - parking can be a problem. Also, it's not a cheap place. An omellette w/Potatoes and toast with OJ or Coffee will come out to $10+.

- manzoor

• Pros: Decor, Service, Experience
• Cons: Price, Parking

05/24/06

You People Are Nuts!

by funkyqueequeg

Seriously.

Just go there.

I'm not sure what disturbance was in the force when some of these previous reviewers visited Austin Diner, but this is one of my favorite places to eat (especially breakfast) in all of Austin. No, it's not fine dining. If you want a fresh tablecloth and a native english speaking server, then you should go somewhere else. But if you appreciate the laid back friendly culture of Austin, then it's for you.

I haven't even mentioned the food!

It's all wonderful. That's all there is to it.

The only variable I can think of is the pancakes. At their worst, they're very good...like Kerbey Lane on a GOOD day. At their best, they're the best damn pancakes I've ever put in my mouth.

My advice? Get yer ass out there this saturday morning and find out for yourself.

Or don't. I'll get served quicker that way.

• Pros: Friendly Service , Excellent Food, Reasonably Priced
• Cons: what cons???