Irene’s Review - Downtown Austin - Austin - The Infatuation

"Irene’s is an all-day spot that’s ideal for a big group to hang outside, drink frozen margaritas or Aperol spritzes, eat some fancy toast, and potentially migrate to West 6th if the night’s going well. It’s also one of our favorite spots to celebrate a birthday with a big group, or pop in for the lively drag brunch every other Sunday. The menu is mostly made up of classic diner dishes—with lots of burgers, sandwiches, and tacos—but even when we’re not too hungry we like to make room for a slice of excellent strawberry cake (or a whole cake, in the case of birthdays). photo credit: Holly Dirks photo credit: Holly Dirks photo credit: Holly Dirks photo credit: Holly Dirks" - Nicolai McCrary