24 Diner

"24 Diner has returned to its old 24-hour format (Wednesday through Saturday, at least), and its proximity to Downtown bars makes it a prime late-night option. You can eat breakfast classics at any hour or get a soothing dinner entree like chicken pot pie. Many of the dishes taste fresher than your average diner food, so no one has to feel like they’re settling for convenience." - nicolai mccrary, matthew jacobs

"Located on a bustling stretch of North Lamar next to Waterloo Records, 24 Diner has long served Southern-leaning comfort food to Austinites refueling during shopping marathons or taking a breather after a Zilker Park hangout. Now the restaurant has returned to its old 24-hour format (Wednesday through Saturday, at least), and its proximity to Downtown bars makes it a prime late-night option. You can eat breakfast at any hour—we like the biscuits and gravy and the 24 Hash—or get a soothing dinner entree like chicken pot pie. Service can run a bit slow, especially during the brunch rush, but many of the dishes here taste fresher than your average diner food, so a little wait isn’t the worst thing. Food Rundown photo credit: Maggie Svoboda 24 Hash Anyone who can resist a chunky pile of diner hash browns has a thing or two to learn about what’s good in this world. 24 Diner piles their signature potato dish with cheddar cheese, sausage, bacon, scallions, and eggs cooked to your liking, but the vegetarian alternative—caramelized onions, spinach, mushrooms, roasted broccoli, avocado, scallions, and swiss cheese—is equally good. photo credit: Maggie Svoboda Biscuits and Gravy If you want something heavier during brunch, go for this or the chicken and waffles. They’re both made the traditional Southern way, which is to say deliciously. photo credit: Matthew Jacobs Charred Bitters At lunch, this salad is our go-to. (Dinner too, sometimes.) The freshly sauteed mushrooms add meatiness to the medley of spinach, charred radicchio, watermelon relish, and peanuts tossed in a roasted shallot vinaigrette that manages to be both tart and sweet. photo credit: 24 Diner 24 Meatloaf 24 Diner’s entrees are like a museum of comfort classics—bangers and mash, chicken pot pie, chicken fried chicken, etc. Any choice you make is a safe one, but we’ll give a slight edge to the tender meatloaf served with mashed potatoes and rich bacon-braised greens. It also comes in sandwich form, but we prefer the traditional plate." - Matthew Jacobs

"WIP includes executive chef Andrew Curren and co-partner Chad Gluckson. The company’s last remaining restaurant is 24 Diner with its original North Lamar one in Clarksville and the Austin airport satellite one." - Nadia Chaudhury

"When we say “24 hours” your first thought might not be an 8am breakfast on a Tuesday—but in addition to late-night drunk food and hungover brunch, 24 Diner is also perfect for a regular old breakfast. Come for the coffee and stay for the waffles, add some fried chicken and you’re looking at brunch during the week. The breakfast platter is also a win if you’re feeling indecisive, and the yogurt and granola parfait will suit those who are trying to maintain some semblance of health. " - raphael brion, nicolai mccrary

"Served on a brioche bun and topped with apricot slaw and chipotle remoulade, the sandwich at downtown’s 24 Diner features an unexpected flavor combination. For a sweet option, choose the fried chicken buttermilk biscuit sandwich, served with red chile-flaked honey and brown sugar butter. Choose from white or dark meat for either. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services." - Erin Russell