Highest-rated breakfast restaurants in the Austin area by diners
Highest-rated breakfast restaurants in the Austin area by diners
Breakfast holds a special place in American culture, serving not only as a source of nourishment to start the day but an opportunity to create traditions. It's a daily ritual for more than 290 million Americans and is often regarded as the most important meal of the day, according to data from the Department of Agriculture.
While staples like eggs, bacon, and pancakes are common nationwide, regional preferences showcase America's culinary diversity. In the South, biscuits and gravy are a staple, while the East Coast is known for dishes like eggs Benedict and bagels with lox. The Midwest often favors hearty skillet breakfasts, while the Southwest's spicy breakfast burritos and huevos rancheros reflect the region's Mexican influence.
There are a wide variety of restaurants that serve breakfast today. Traditional diners often feature laminated menus filled with pages of combo meals pairing eggs with a breakfast meat of your choice served alongside hash browns, buttered toast, and endless coffee refills. Then there are modern breakfast spots that embrace innovation, adding global influences and creative twists to traditional dishes. Avocado toast, kimchi fried rice, and churro waffles are some of the more recent popular offerings that reflect how multicultural flavors have become part of contemporary breakfast traditions.
American breakfast culture has evolved significantly over the years. In the mid-20th century, diners and coffee shops dominated the morning meal landscape, catering to workers and families with fast, affordable options. Then, the rise of fast-food chains in the 1960s and 1970s shifted breakfast trends, introducing convenient grab-and-go items like McDonald's Egg McMuffin. By the early 2000s, the brunch boom transformed weekends into social events, with restaurants offering elaborate dishes, bottomless mimosas, craft Bloody Marys, and vibrant atmospheres that encourage extended Saturday and Sunday morning dining experiences.
Today, breakfast culture continues to balance nostalgia with innovation as classic comforts meet modern trends in both casual diners and brunch destinations, ensuring that morning meals remain a meaningful and celebrated part of life.
Curious about where to head near Austin for your next breakfast or brunch? Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated breakfast restaurants in the Austin area based on diners' reviews on Yelp as of March 2025. Restaurants with at least 20 reviews tagged as "breakfast & brunch" on Yelp that are open at 7 a.m. and are within a 10-kilometer radius of Austin were included. Some restaurants featured may serve other food items besides breakfast food. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than 15 locations nationally, based on the Yelp data, were not included.
Keep reading to discover new inventive egg-centric dishes or time-honored classics for your next leisurely morning!
#27. Con Madre Kitchen
- Rating: 4.2/5 (359 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 628 East Oltorf St. Austin, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Caroline
- Rating: 4.2/5 (1540 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 621 Congress Ave. Ste 101 Austin, Texas
- Categories: Bakeries, New American, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Tacodeli
- Rating: 4.2/5 (778 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4200 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, Texas
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Tacos, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Tacodeli
- Rating: 4.2/5 (270 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7301 Burnet Road Ste 100 Austin, Texas
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Tacos, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Wholy Bagel
- Rating: 4.2/5 (925 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4404 West William Cannon Drive Ste P Austin, Texas
- Categories: Bagels, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Nervous Charlie's Bagels
- Rating: 4.2/5 (662 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5501 North Lamar Blvd. Ste B101 Austin, Texas
- Categories: Bagels, Sandwiches, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Taqueria Los Altos
- Rating: 4.3/5 (123 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6700 Middle Fiskville Road Ste 404-405 Austin, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Tacodeli
- Rating: 4.3/5 (1179 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1500 Spyglass Drive Ste B Austin, Texas
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Sa-Tén - Canopy
- Rating: 4.3/5 (502 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 916 Springdale Road Bldg 3, Ste 101 Austin, Texas
- Categories: Japanese, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Proud Mary
- Rating: 4.3/5 (278 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2043 South Lamar Blvd. Austin, Texas
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea, Gift Shops
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Phoebe's Diner
- Rating: 4.4/5 (255 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 12001 Burnet Road Ste D Austin, Texas
- Categories: American, Breakfast & Brunch, Diners
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Café Crème
- Rating: 4.4/5 (492 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1834 East Oltorf St. Austin, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Dish Society
- Rating: 4.4/5 (208 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1900 Aldrich St. Ste 130 Austin, Texas
- Categories: Southern, New American, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#14. ñoños tacos
- Rating: 4.4/5 (220 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 102 West Powell Lane Austin, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Sorrento's Drive Thru Coffee
- Rating: 4.4/5 (236 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3021 West Anderson Lane Austin, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Mary's Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (468 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3209 Red River St. Austin, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Cafe Java - Austin
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1505 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11900 Metric Blvd. Ste K Austin, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Diners
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Phoebe's Diner
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1953 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 533 West Oltorf St. Austin, Texas
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Diners, American
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Fleet Coffee
- Rating: 4.5/5 (212 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2427 Webberville Road Austin, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Yucatan Tacos And More
- Rating: 4.5/5 (118 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2601 West Braker Lane Austin, Texas
- Categories: Food Trucks, Breakfast & Brunch, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Texas Honey Ham Company
- Rating: 4.6/5 (376 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3736 Bee Cave Road Ste 6 West Lake Hills, Texas
- Categories: Sandwiches, Breakfast & Brunch, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Nate's Baked Goods & Coffee
- Rating: 4.6/5 (195 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 401 Orchard St. Austin, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Phoebe's Diner
- Rating: 4.6/5 (819 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 408 West 11th St. Unit 100 Austin, Texas
- Categories: Diners, Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Los Chilakillers
- Rating: 4.6/5 (291 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 13000 North Interstate Hwy 35 Bldg 12 Ste 204 Austin, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Donut 7
- Rating: 4.6/5 (313 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 11005 Burnet Road Ste 104 Austin, Texas
- Categories: Donuts, Breakfast & Brunch, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Tacos Guerrero
- Rating: 4.7/5 (180 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 96 North Pleasant Valley Road Austin, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#1. S-H Donuts
- Rating: 4.8/5 (321 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5313 Manor Road Austin, Texas
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Donuts
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Cynthia Rebolledo, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 293 metros.
