Highest-rated brunch restaurants in Austin
Highest-rated brunch restaurants in Austin
The word brunch first appeared in a 1895 issue of "Hunter's Weekly," according to the Smithsonian Magazine. In the article, which was titled "Brunch: A Plea," author Guy Beringer suggested swapping out heavy, post-church meals for lighter spreads served later in the morning.
"Brunch… is cheerful, sociable, and inciting," Beringer wrote. "It is talk-compelling. It puts you in a good temper; it makes you satisfied with yourself and your fellow beings. It sweeps away the worries and cobwebs of the week." As a post-script to the piece, he writes that at brunch, "Beer and whiskey are admitted as substitutes for tea and coffee."
Fast forward 130 years, and brunch is now one of the most popular meals in the U.S. According to a 2025 industry report from Bar & Restaurant News, brunch is the #1 meal for both Gen Zers and parents: 39% of the former go out to eat during that time, and 47% of the latter.
Many brunch locations offer the same type of spread Beringer promoted in his article—pastries and marmalade, coffee and tea (or beer and whiskey), and main courses that include fish or other meats. However, a host of other trends like internationally inspired cuisines, pizza, and mimosa flights have come along to add a little variety.
Whether your preference is for a classic brunch or something with a little more spice, Stacker compiled a ranking of the highest-rated brunch restaurants in Austin using data from Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor ranks places using a combination of metrics, including overall rating, reviews, and number of page views. As a result, a restaurant with a 5 out of 5 overall rating might rank lower than one with a 4 out of 5. Most chain restaurants were excluded from the ranking. Data is as of Sept. 16, 2025.
Read on to find out if your favorite local spot made our list!
#27. Güero's Taco Bar
- Rating: 4/5 (1101 reviews)
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#26. Jack Allen's Kitchen
- Rating: 4.5/5 (194 reviews)
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#25. Launderette
- Rating: 4.4/5 (304 reviews)
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#24. Roaring Fork
- Rating: 4.4/5 (437 reviews)
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#23. Torchy's Tacos
- Rating: 4.6/5 (211 reviews)
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#22. North Italia
- Rating: 4.3/5 (448 reviews)
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#21. Lamberts Downtown Barbecue
- Rating: 4.2/5 (1068 reviews)
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#20. Steiner Ranch Steakhouse
- Rating: 4.2/5 (623 reviews)
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#19. Juan in a Million
- Rating: 4.3/5 (503 reviews)
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#18. Fixe
- Rating: 4.4/5 (333 reviews)
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#17. 1886 Cafe & Bakery
- Rating: 4.3/5 (644 reviews)
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#16. Magnolia Cafe
- Rating: 4.3/5 (1020 reviews)
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#15. Eureka!
- Rating: 4.4/5 (361 reviews)
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#14. True Food Kitchen
- Rating: 4.6/5 (261 reviews)
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#13. Roaring Fork
- Rating: 4.4/5 (959 reviews)
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#12. Corner Restaurant
- Rating: 4.4/5 (696 reviews)
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#11. Rudy's Country Store & Bar-B-Q
- Rating: 4.4/5 (2006 reviews)
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#10. Chuy's
- Rating: 4.3/5 (1019 reviews)
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#9. Banger's Sausage House and Beer Garden
- Rating: 4.4/5 (952 reviews)
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#8. Torchys Tacos
- Rating: 4.5/5 (700 reviews)
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#7. Fonda San Miguel
- Rating: 4.5/5 (789 reviews)
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#6. Jack Allen's Kitchen
- Rating: 4.6/5 (981 reviews)
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#5. Odd Duck
- Rating: 4.5/5 (580 reviews)
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#4. Moonshine Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (3236 reviews)
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#3. Bouldin Creek Cafe
- Rating: 4.6/5 (472 reviews)
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#2. Austin Taco Project
- Rating: 4.5/5 (257 reviews)
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#1. Cypress Grill
- Rating: 4.7/5 (739 reviews)
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