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1886 Café & Bakery
Breakfast Spot and American Restaurant$$$$
Downtown Austin, Austin
The experts at Serious Eats and Austin Chronicle recommend this place
"Get the hangover burger and wash it down with a Huckleberry Hooch!"(12 Tips)
"Texas pecan waffle & quiche Lorraine are super yummy."(6 Tips)
"my favorites huevos rancheros and the buttermilk pancakes"(7 Tips)
"Try the Brazos Huevos Rnchs - it's fantastic"(2 Tips)
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Ron JeramiahOctober 24, 2016Cafe is inside the Driskill, a great hotel! Brunch is awesome, had the Texas Pecan Waffle and the Juevos Rancheros...both were da bomb diggity 💥
Upvoted Jan 2
Jessica GoldenJuly 22, 2013If you're in a hurry, go to the back bar for a latte and baked good (I highly recommend the chocolate croissants) to go. C'est parfait!
Great service inside of historic hotel. Relaxed atmosphere where you won't be rushed out the door.
- Sam BrownNovember 4, 2014You really ought to get the Hangover Burger. Black angus beef burger with an egg on it, plus, brown sugar & chili rub bacon. Just when I thought bacon couldn't get any better!
Wandering FoodieSeptember 8, 2016The Texas Cuban has a heaping pile of barbecue, a plentiful helping of ham, a slew of thinly sliced pickles, and a mustard spread. The housemade vinegar & salt chips are satisfyingly crunchy & tangy.
- Dobrodana PopovaOctober 12, 2014Texas pecan waffle & quiche Lorraine are super yummy. Very friendly service and great atmosphere
Rich GunnMarch 28, 2016Great service - ordered the cinnamon roll and croissant. Amazing! Hangover burger and huevos rancheros are winners.
seth meyerowitzApril 10, 2017Huevos rancheros was good but a bit 1note in the texture department. Could have used a bit more crunch. Good service and the atmosphere/surrounding are beautiful.
Austin ChronicleFebruary 23, 2013Located in the Driskill Hotel, this cafe is a convenient and casual option for hotel guests and Downtown workers. Try the classic Ms. Corbitt's Cheese soup or the aptly named Hangover Burger.
Serious EatsFebruary 28, 2013Perfectly executed brunch classics like over-easy eggs and a selection of fresh pastries. Also, don't miss their banana split.
borys musielakJanuary 17, 2016Good choice of American style breakfasts including my fav: scrambled eggs with potatoes and toast. The waffles looked yummy, too.
Brett ElliottDecember 1, 2019I can’t imagine the Texas oil barons of the late 1800s not wanting to eat something with a bit more meat in it. The sausage comes in links, not patties and the refills on drinks are free.
bart colletMarch 23, 2018Best continental breakfast I've ever had. Will be back to taste all other options on the menu
Clement WongMay 28, 2022Beautiful specious classical settings! Nice service, waffles great! On legendary 6th Street.
MëlänïOctober 27, 2017Hangover omelette is good. There was a wait which wasn’t too bad but then once we got seated, it took a while for our waiter to even come by and take our drink order.
Javier SanchezMay 21, 2017I would recommend the huevos rancheros. Great flavor and good size portion. Lovely ambiance!
Jessica Lynn ShullMarch 12, 2012The Paris Benedict has the right small amount of hollandaise plus potatoes are a mix of regular and sweet! Great service & coffee :-)
Oshina ProwseJune 29, 2012I'm from the South. We drink sweet tea. Blair behind the bar was awesome she brought me a side of simple syrup to add to my tea how I wanted
Order the cinnamon roll. It's gooey and delicious, and so big it comes with its own steak knife!
Erin CantyMarch 9, 2012The Texas Pecan Waffle is a delicious, fluffy treat for tourists and locals alike. The bananas and blackberry jelly were a nice touch.- $10 Tuesdays Featuring famous Hangover Burger, Turkey BLT Croissant, Fried Chicken, and Pork Loin each only $10.. Great Food & a Great Deal
Victoria SchaeferAugust 26, 2012Have you ever been to an historic Texas bistro? Well, you have if you've been here. What it doesn't have in food, it makes up for in atmosphere.- Great Food , try a Delicious pastry made fresh daily and my favorites huevos rancheros and the buttermilk pancakes
Francisco RubioOctober 14, 2013If you want a 'Ratatouille' moment, try the cheese soup. Best thing ever!
Beth von BehrenSeptember 12, 2011
Ridwan KhanJanuary 3, 2012Try the Grilled Chicken Sandwich off of their lunch menu. It is amazing (less the prosciutto)
Try the almond crusted french toast or the huevos rancheros best things on the brunch menu for breakfast
Rory MacEwanJune 11, 2012Driskill WiFi is patchy on the inside of the cafe. Sit at the tables in the lobby for a better connection.
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The 1886 Café & Bakery serves classic Texan comfort food in a casually elegant setting.
Open until 10:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu, Sun
- 6:30 AM–10:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 6:30 AM–Midnight
(512) 391-7066
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Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Food & Drink
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Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch
Drinks
Beer, Full Bar
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"Brunch is great! You'll have to wait but it's solid. Had the quail and eggs and it was great!"
Emily Charlton - 8.4
"The wait is long but the food is SO worth it. The pancakes and of course omelets are amazing!"
Amanda Bendrey - 8.9
"You can't go wrong here, we happened to order the sweet potato pancakes and breakfast tacos and both were fantastic. The iced coffee was life changing. Very dog friendly!"
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