Magnolia Cafe
Cafe · South River City
1920 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
Highlights
Tex-Mex & vegetarian options, famous for giant pancakes
Tex-Mex & vegetarian options, famous for giant pancakes
"An Austin classic since 1979, this diner dishes out family-friendly breakfast and hangover-curing fare. The Mag Mud, a dip with black beans, queso, avocado, and pico de gallo, is a must. Though it’s no longer open 24 hours, diners have until midnight daily to grab those life-changing gingerbread pancakes in the dining room, on the patio, or to-go." - Darcie Duttweiler
"Magnolia Cafe is a classic diner that has something for every member of your group, regardless of what they’re not eating this month. There are salads for those trying to be healthy, and things like the eggscape—a cheesy pile of potatoes with fried eggs—for whoever may or may not still be drunk from last night. Get some cornmeal or gingerbread pancakes for the table, too. There’s usually a short wait to get in, but it moves fairly quickly and you can recount the night before in the meantime." - nicolai mccrary, raphael brion
"About as Old Austin as it gets, Magnolia Cafe adopts the “breakfast anytime” motto with an enormous Tex-Mex/classic diner menu that spans from migas to burgers, and just about everything in between. And, in keeping with the Old Austin mentality, it’s a casual place where you shouldn’t (and can’t) worry about making reservations days or weeks in advance. It might not be open 24 hours like it used to, but it’s a reliable spot to grab a bite after an afternoon out on South Congress." - nicolai mccrary, raphael brion
"Although the classic South Congress diner is no longer open 24/7, it still serves breakfast daily until closing time at midnight. There are giant pancakes (including the much-craved gingerbread rendition), a croissant breakfast sandwich, and so many omelets. Dine inside, outside on the patio, or order food to-go online." - Erin Russell
"Magnolia might not stay open 24 hours like it used to, but this diner is still a reliable spot to grab brunch or a meal after an afternoon strolling around South Congress. They embrace the “breakfast anytime” motto with an enormous menu that spans migas, burgers, pancakes, and just about everything in between. In keeping with that mentality, it’s a casual place where you shouldn’t (and can’t) worry about making reservations days or weeks in advance." - nicolai mccrary, matthew jacobs
