Magnolia Cafe (South Congress) is a brunch brunch spot in South Congress, Austin.
Editorially verified May 18, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
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Address: 1920 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
Café No Sé in Austin is the South Congress Hotel's sunny corner cafe, a daily brunch and lunch room of seasonal plates, housemade pastries and dog-friendly.
OrderKimchi hash and a kouign-amann
TipBrunch books out by 10am on weekends; book a day ahead on OpenTable or walk in before 9am for the patio.
June's All Day in Austin is McGuire Moorman's South Congress French-American bistro since 2017, with a Master Sommelier wine program and a marble bar.
OrderEggs Benedict and a glass of grower Champagne
TipMaster Sommelier June Rodil rebuilds the by-glass list monthly; ask the bar for the latest revision.
Fonda San Miguel in Austin is the 1975 interior-Mexican dining room's Sunday hacienda brunch on North Loop, a full buffet of regional Mexican plates.
OrderCochinita pibil and chiles en nogada
TipBook the brunch a week ahead and arrive at 11; the pan dulce buffet is the room's quiet showcase.
Kerbey Lane Cafe in Austin is the Central all-day diner since 1980, the 1930s bungalow that started a chain on pancakes, queso and 24-hour breakfast.
OrderGingerbread pancakes
TipThe Central and South Lamar locations run 24 hours; Mueller closes at midnight, useful for weekend wait planning.
Sour Duck Market in Austin is Bryce Gilmore's East MLK Boulevard beer garden and bakery, a daytime brunch patio for danishes, croissants, burgers and craft.
OrderSmoked Mushroom Danish and a daytime beer
TipThe breakfast danishes come out at 9am; the burger menu kicks in by 11am, both run all day.
Bouldin Creek Cafe in Austin is South First's all-day vegetarian brunch since 2000, a bungalow patio with vegan options, gluten-free menu and the strongest.
OrderVeggie burger and migas
TipSunday brunch peaks 11-2pm; weekday mornings run easy and the patio is shaded by 11am.
