We arrived on a Saturday before noon and only had a 15 min wait which is unheard of. The food was so fresh and full of flavor. I was trying to be healthy so I got Joes Special. But at the waitresses suggestion, swapped out the bread for a homemade biscuit. Then my son ordered a hotcake and I decided to throw caution to the wind and got a side of blueberry hotcake for myself.Everything was so good! Hot cakes were fluffy and house sausage was full of flavor!! You cant beat the flavor of natural, organic or locally sourced ingredients. My only complaint is I need them to come a little closer to Cedar Park.

The pancake and bacon were very good. However! My syrup had lots of ants in it. I questioned the cleanliness after that. And the service was pretty poor.

Went for breakfast and enjoyed the counter seating watching the cooks make big a** pancakes but i had ordered the eggs benny before spotting the flaps. But my benny was good. I ordered sausage with it instead of the pastrami. My friend had the oatmeal. The coffee served was a good medium roast. All the servers were very nice. Plenty of parking all around the building on the property.

Been here twice and loved it even more the second time! We shared one blueberry hot cake and two eggs plate. We added a side of gravy for our biscuit! Absolutely delicious! Both times we had great servers and wait time was minimal.

The hot cakes and eggs Benedict were very good. Very disappointed with the biscuits and gravy. No flavor and biscuit was under cooked. It was extremely hot in the restaurant and the seats were uncomfortable and at a bar but we waited 40 min already for a table so we sat there. The server was awesome but the gentleman in the front taking the reservations was a bit short with everyone. There is no where to wait indoors for a table and it was almost 100 degrees outside. Overall I expected more with all the rave reviews.

I had the counter burger and counter fries and as you can see, it was outstanding. Solid service, great atmosphere, piping hot food, and taste/quality/portions that leave you very satisfied.My wife had the biscuits and gravy and we sampled each others food. The sausage had just the right amount of flavor/space to it to not be bland, but not so much that it over powered your palette. The biscuits were well made and the gravy had just the right consistency.We will return the next time we’re in town!

Best steak and eggs of my life. Totally worth the price. Went here twice on a 4 day trip. I will be back ony next Austin trip. My roommate ordered takeout from here a third time. Very convenient if you are staying at Arrive Hotel.

I had the counter Benedict with potatoes subbed to bacon collard greens plus a baby cake on the side! The bottomless coffee black is pretty delish. Also partook in a spicy Bloody Mary. Slow service at the start but it was busy as heck! At the end, the waiter was super attentive and nice! The poached eggies were super perfect and gooey. Overall a little salty but would come back!

BEST Eggs Benedict EVER! I substituted for the home made sausage and it is divine. The egg was perfectly made (which can be hard to come by for a eggs Benny), the staff is extremely friendly and its a really cute spot! 100% recommend

So delicious! Visiting for a cousins wedding and could not have been happier to start our day here. Bloody Marys were stellar and housemade sausage was delicious - very highly recommended!

Hot cakes were undercooked, raw in the middle.

Awesome breakfast place! I love their eggs benedict. Their hot cake is fantastic.

Those biscuits!!!! This was the perfect breakfast place. Were just driving through to visit family and wanted to get some breakfast. Wow! Would definitely come back to Austin from Dallas just to go here. The only complaint was the fan was making my food cold. But even cold it was delicious!!!

Definitely need somebody better as a hostess working in the morning. Please train with more problem-solving skills and thinking outside the box. If a manager can please contact me or email me it would be greatly appreciated. Order placed September 23, 2021 8:30 AM

Nice no frills spot for good breakfast food!

10/10 would recommend.Will was our server & he took great care of us! Appreciate you!Crab Cakes w/ poached eggs - Perfect combination.Joe’s special - sub biscuit& coffee

We came here early for breakfast and were not disappointed. I was able to choose from many gluten free options. I loved their sausage which is made in house they said. My husband got Joes Special and really liked it.

This place was pretty good for breakfast. We had been here a couple years before and it was good to come back. The service was great and the place was nice and clean. The breakfast tacos were pretty good and the pancake is very thick. We ordered the kids and it was more than enough.

Fast and friendly service and delicious food!

Everything we got was good! Nice upscale diner. The pancakes were the best thing on the table.

Great menu and presentation of my order. Clean facility. The employees were quick on service and even anticipated when my coffee cup would be empty and offered a refill.

I randomly chose this place to meet up for breakfast with family from out of state. They were impressed and I looked like a hero! It was absolutely delicious. Nothing was bad. And baby let me tell you, one of their bloody Marys gets you right! You should eat here. Its very good.

Great food and great people! Marlena and Hugo are so helpful and knowledgeable. Hugos suggestions were spot on! What to get? The chicken biscuit...the hot cakes...the bacon...THE. CHEESEBURGER. Oh, and dont forget the coffee that comes from Andersons. We visited Austin for a few days and went here twice!

Great breakfast spot. Quality ingredients. Great service.

The fresh ingredients really shine in all the food we we ordered. I was most impressed with the dish they had with my name on it haha!. The pancake is BIG, like thick and the size of the plate. They also mean it when they say fresh squeeze, they had a giant fruit squeezer on the end of the counter, that must be someones daily workout. We ate inside one day and on our last trip there was a wait so we just placed our order to go and it was ready pretty quick.

Saw this place on Food Network, and this place DID NOT DISAPPOINT. The biscuits and gravy was amazing. Pancakes are huge. Do yourself a favor and come here.

Food was exceptional however service at the door was less than subpar. My coworker was greeted by a disgruntled hostess with little to no patience. Also, the website advertises an early bird special for $8.50, but when submitted online,the offer is not honored and instead comes up as $10.75 + tax. He tried to inquire about it and she did not explain or honor the special. Food gets 5 stars but that’s it!

Saving this place for a “no-time-to-make-my-own-breakfast” mornings. Nice to have an outlet for a good biscuit at 7 am when, still, many places aren’t open (must be a laid-back atx lifestyle!)Biscuits are fluffy fresh, bacon crisp (although, i didnt want bacon, but thats on me for not clarifying), chicken is not over-salted. My fave - poached eggs.2 🌟🌟off for misleading menu prices (on google map page its $7.50 for Early Bird, and I was charged $9.25).But 1 🌟 back for a patient and cooperative service.

Beautiful atmosphere and generally friendly staff. Food was AMAZING

Just so yall are aware....pretty much 95% of all the foods they make are homemade INCLUDING the biscuits! Follks! Yall need to come to this site and make it famous!That and the service is awesome! Keep up the great work guys!

We usually have the crab cakes Benedict. Theyre great. But to be honest, we there for the cheap mimosas. My wife and I get watermelon. Its our go to brunch after our long bike ride.

Always love coming to this place. The staff is super nice and courteous and everything ive ordered off their menu has been awesome! If you like mango mimosas they have some that i think are pretty tasty 😋

Its a super cool place. Lots of parking. Benedict eggs and sausage and pancakes delicious.

Excellent breakfast all day

Definitely a negative 5, we had a table of 5 and waited an hour, every 15 the server taking names kept saying “we’re just waiting for a table of 5, they’re fixing to stand up” etc etc. this was going to be my first time here and was excited to try but I’d never step foot back at this establishment. He sure was quick to sit party’s of 3/4 but no room for 5 that have been waiting... honestly think it was the color of our skin, as we were the ONLY Mexicans and I have video proof of us sitting w new waiting crowds and getting sat before us although we’ve been waiting before them. Everyone else waiting was offered coffee and cream but they never came over to offer us any. DISAPPOINTED TREMENDOUSLY

One of the best breakfasts Ive had since moving to Austin, two years ago.

Overall, the food is very delicious, prices are a bit expensive but the city is becoming expensive too. I am giving it a 3 star (because there is no other half star here), for which I wish I could give a 3.5 star. My reason to give them a 3.5 star rating is mainly because I encountered an issue when requesting a table for two. I was not allowed to be seated until we were both present. So, if you plan to eat here make sure everyone is present.

This place is very popular so you might need to wait to be seated. Our waiter was really good, food was awesome. They have veggie burgers and other plant based options.Its a bit expensive but they compensate it with the amount of food they give you. Youll definitely walk out with a full stomach.Indoor and outdoor seating.

Small place with great food. I had the Joes Special with a biscuit. They make their biscuits in house. The dish is basically scrambled eggs served over fried potatoes. Simple with great flavor. We also tried the Cobb Salad. Fresh ingredients with an egg so perfectly poached, we thought it was a dollup of sour cream. If youre ok with drip coffee, this place wont disappoint.

The food was really good

Great breakfast joint with many options from healthy to hearty. Highly recommend giving it a try.

This place was fantastic! Fantastic service, mouth watering food, and polite staff! Definitely a must eat!! The biscuit and gravy was divine and my husband stated his burger was finger lickin good! If youre in Austin this place is the place to eat! Would definitely come again!

Way way way too expensive for what we got. we spent half the time waiting for our food and something so simple like an egg sandwich and scrambled eggs for my kid. Spent $50 dollars on just food for my husband and me and my child, was not worth it.

Really, really good food! Had a great experience here, the staff was very friendly. I recommend the “Hot Cake” so so so so good.

Excellent experience. Good food quality and taste . Outside seating was really nice

Very nice breakfast spot, plenty of options! Everything was tasty but not “Wow”.Great service, very good coffee!I ordered an egg sandwich, a little too much red onion for my taste but great eggs.The pancake was very good.

Very nice natural light atmosphere and hey! i got to eat a quail bird 🐦 for breakfast while watching a man hand juice oranges the whole time. never done that before!

Yall, we are not from Austin so we searched local favorites. That pancake pic got me. Get there, super busy but got in quick. They have indoor and patio seating. We sat at the counter and got to watch the cooks doing their thing. They were rocking it!A well oiled machine, workers looking happy despite the hot and being oggled by hungry customers. Husband got the plain pancake, huge and fluffy. I got the pancake with strawberry and homemade whipped cream. Asked for honey with the hot syrup, a taste revelation! Also ordered the porridge full of fresh fruit cream and quinoa. Watress rocked it too. Check this place out! Your tummy will thank you.

Great crab cake Benedict and warm staff.

Nice place the draw back, we where ask if it was OK for us to sit outside in the patio.. It OK until the car keep passing by the side of the restaurant and you could smell the fumes carbonmanoxied.. The staff keep asking if where OK and ask if we needed anything they also had a fan for me which was very nice of them, the outside sitting was fine but I just wish we could not smell all those fumes from the cars passing so close by us.. The Food was very good.. Next time we sitting inside the restaurant.. Giving it a second try 😊

The chicken and biscuits were amazing. Their brunch is so delicious.

Nice cafe. Short wait and I sat outside. Doable breakfast if you dont want a chain.

AMAZING! Their big-as-your-face pancakes are seriously that big and are super delicious. Food is always fresh and tasty.

We love this place! We miss the old location but the food is just as good here. Crab cake Benedict is a must! Dont forget to wash it down with a mimosa carafe! And if youre feeling frisky get yourself a pancake for breakfast dessert.

Wow...what an amazing restaurant. The food was delicious and the service superb! A must visit place if you come to Austin. We were here for a business trip and we ran into this restaurant by chance and I’m glad that we did. Best service ever. Their pancakes were out of this world. Our waiter Will was awesome. He topped off my coffee 3 times and kept checking on us to make sure that everything was to our liking and to see if we needed anything else. Since we were from out of town, we asked for a recommendation for a Spanish restaurant so he recommended us to a nice Mexican restaurant for dinner called Curra’s Grill.

I have always loved this play. Quality ingredients, and menu with something for everyone. The burger is by far my favorite and is a must order for any carnivore.

Overpriced for the taste and portions of food. The taste is under-average, pricing terrible, and presentation decent.

Very rude service to begin with. “Wait outside” was the initial greeting from the host. The food was average at best. Eggs were dry, toast was stale, and food was bland overall. To top it all off, they failed to include plastic ware even though we asked twice AND the employee said they placed plastic ware in the bag (which we needed as we were staying at a hotel, not bringing the food home). This is definitely a place we’ll never visit again in Austin.

The host was very patient even though other guests were being a little mean on Easter. Shout out to the guy with the colorful cross tattoo. Food was good and filling.

Not only are the pancakes HUGE, they are great. Also, dont come without trying the Porridge! Not something Id normally order but something was telling me to try it and it was AMAZING!This is one of those places you just have to try when youre around.Limited seating and a small place.

Had an exceptional experience at counter cafe today 4/25, the food was delicious & our service was amazing! However, at the very end we witnessed a female server get very hostile, rude & unprofessional with the bus boy. She was upset about a drink order and ended up causing an unpleasant scene for the rest of the outside guests, she then proceeded to demand that he stop bussing his table and ripped the silverware from his hands and all but dragged him to the table that SHE was responsible for. I will come back for the food but if she is our server I would 100% request a new one.

In like 2007, a hip foody girl took me here, and it was amazing—the old Lamar location with its horrendous bathroom, amazing vibe, and perfect American diner food. Eventually, I moved East, and so did Counter Cafe, the girl moved to NY.When you cant cook eggs for yourself, and you want to drink diner coffee in a thick, heavy mug, this is the place. The staff will know you after a few visits. The hot sauces available upon request. They do fancy lunch too (the quail!), when half your party wants lunch and the other half inevitably still wants breakfast.This is kind of place where it feels totally natural to read an honest to god newspaper.

The food is super delicious and reasonably priced. They also have yellow bird hot-sauce. Definitely come for breakfast. Hope this helps!

Popped in for a quick breakfast. Encouraged by masks required signs. Was seated at the bar. Owner/manager moved me down to seat people two feet away, two stools down, and told me, More people! More people! No COVID precautions here other than masks on staff. Listened to the manager loudly complain about three employees quitting via text the week prior... Got my tacos to go. They were fine but not remarkable for the price point.

Very cool lil place. Great food

BreakfastTacos not a lot of flavor, son ordered scrambled eggs, then had to order 2 more eggs as portion sizes seemed small. Coffee was strong. $31 breakfast for 2.

Counter Cafe is a local favorite, which means that particularly for the brunchtime crowd, you can expect a wait. Compared to peers in the area however, Counter Cafe generally offers a quicker turnaround to get you seated.Offering friendly service and many locally-sourced menu items (their local coffee is quite good), Counter Cafe is a great option not only for those in the neighborhood, but those looking for a variety of menu options. From pancakes to eggs benedict to fried chicken biscuits, Counter is likely to have something to catch anyone’s eye.For those traditionalists looking for a good pancake breakfast/brunch, bring your A game to Counter Cafe; each of their hot cakes is the size of a plate, and thick and fluffy to boot. Slightly sweet and creamy batter lends itself well to this large hot cake, and once buttered up and dressed with maple syrup (or whipped cream, strawberries, chocolate, or however your taste may lean) these hot cakes are certainly among the top contenders for best in show (and taste!). Pair it up with a side of nitrate-free bacon and you won’t be disappointed!

Pretty good. The Joes special was pretty good. Service was quick.

Nice service - good food

Ordered the steak and eggs. It was dificult to swallow a single bite of the steak. Had to chew on it for a while. Eggs and potatoes lacked any seasoning. After a long drive, we decided on this place because of the positive reviews. We regretted paying for that meal ($20) but managed to enjoy the rest of the trip. Well be returning to Austin, but will avoid this establishment in future.

Even on a weekend, we only had to wait about 5 minutes for a party of two, and we were able to park in the lot. But if you do end up needing to wait, they have a coffee station outside to get you started.The food and service were both phenomenal. I ordered the house Benedict, which comes with pastrami instead of the standard Canadian bacon. Will definitely order this again!

Decent but guess I ordered the wrong thing. Pancakes were good though.

Fantastic food! We had the eggs Benedict and the breakfast tacos! Fresh squeezed orange juice. You must visit the counter cafe!

Staple! I always go for breakfast. You can taste that farm to table flavor. The building blocks of every plate are fresh af. Real ingredients, real good food. They are always really busy and somewhat short staffed when I go. Probably because its worth the wait. Just be patient and enjoyyy!

Great tasting coffee and great vegetarian options. This is a great spot for pancakes anytime before they close! They are farm to table and organic, as well.

Quiet diner with a variety of breakfast choices. People are friendly and attentive. Quinoa bowl was vibrant, fruit was nice and the almond milk and touch of syrup added a bit of sweetness. Would have liked something a little more substantial...maybe a side or a slightly larger portion But definately worth a 2nd trip.

Visiting and counter Cafe was recommended had the two breakfast tacos,and granola with fruits for breakfast. The food was delicious service was great will definitely eat there again

Meh. Burger was good. Flies everywhere. Soggy undercooked fries and to top it all off it was pretty spendy for what you get and the setting.

Always worth the wait 😌

Was not impressed with the 2nd best burger by Texas Monthly. The patty was bland, almost no flavor.

Delicious unique offerings. Very accommodating wait staff who welcome both you and your dogs. Best tasting eggs on the Eastside. Get there early if you want a table, the locals know and love this new additional version of the Lamar original.

Excellent brought sisters from out of town they really enjoyed it crowd was scarce and mellow.

Biscuits and gravy were fine but nothing special.

I love Counter Cafe! Ive been coming here for over 10 years now. I feel old 😂 I love that they have mango and watermelon mimosas and its one of the best burgers in town. Pro-tip: mix habanero yellowbird hot sauce (or any of them) with mayo for a spicy aioli to dip your fries. Also love the pancakes and biscuits and gravy

Great food friendly service.

Counter Cafe was a great place to stop for breakfast! However, I wasnt totally impressed for the full experience. I came on a wednesday morning and found good parking and quick service. Good location. Great atmosphere and aesthetic. I sat at the counter and enjoyed watching the chefs. No one in the kitchen wears gloves/hairnets, which I love the al naturel but left me concerned for health codes..? Prices were a little high... I had Joes special which was $13, Im gluten free but didnt bother asking for gf toast for a $2 charge. It was very tasty, love spinach with my eggs and potatoes! The sausage was amazing, great flavor! Orange juice was $4 for a glass. Sitting at the counter felt a little impersonal and awkward for the interactions with the waiter behind your back. The cooks work together well and did a good job of getting orders out quick and correct! The place was nice and clean.

Best burger Ive had since moving to Texas.

Came here because of its appearance on DDD and was happy that we made the detour. House made sausage was excellent and the plate size pancake was even better.

Nice, friendly, small town diner kind of vibe. Everyone is super nice and the food was amazing.

Best dinner breakfast food I have ever had.

Fresh ingredients! Great service

Ordered online, paid, receipt emailed to me, said it would be ready in 20 mins...arrived..no order.

Had to wait a long time, food was real good though!!!

*Update* Still our favorite pancake spot in Austin.If you like pancakes, this is the place to go. They are huge! They have original or blueberry options. It was our first time here and my husband ordered 2 of the original and I ordered the porridge. I was disappointed with my option, but the best item on the menu for anyone looking for a vegan/vegetarian/healthy option. As for the pancakes, my husband was only able to eat most of one pancake. I tried them, as well and they were so delicious. The pancake itself had a sweetness to it that would make eating it without syrup or just some powdered sugar a healthier way to go. As we were finishing, I noticed the table next to us had actually ordered one pancake to share. Smart idea.As for the service, it was okay. Waiter wasnt super attentive as we had to wave him down if we wanted something and he hardly made eye contact while standing at our table. The parking is very limited, we lucked out and got a spot, but keep this in mind if you dont know the area or better parking alternative.

Always a great time and great food at counter cafe. Plan ahead as most likely there will be a wait time

When they say the hotcakes are as big as your face, they are not exaggerating. Unless you have a very big face. Theyre just at brunch, so unless youre by yourself (like I was), expect a wait.

I like to shop and eat local but Counter Cafe just doesnt cut it. The location looks very hole in the wall, which is usually a positive. But thats really all that stood out. Service was mediocre at best and food was just okay as well. Nothing horrible but nothing that stood out.

The food here was great. Really fresh and homemade with unique touches. The house made sausage and gravy was so good. The cheese grits were good but could’ve had more seasoning.They have a great menu with lots of options. I’ll be back for sure with additional thoughts after next visit. :-)

Love the Breakfast Sandwhich Coffee and Mimosas. Burger is messy but good! Outdoor seating available

Joes special is my go to, everything about breakfast on one plate. I would sub the toast for biscuits though! Service is really superb even want to get super busy. Specials are always good like strawberry banana pancakes as pictured in my photo