Austin’s Most Stylish Brunch Spots
These Austin restaurants pair thoughtful design, natural light and carefully crafted menus to turn brunch into more than just a meal. Whether it’s a lush garden escape, a stylish rooftop with skyline views or a cozy cafe tucked inside a historic building, these spots offer beautiful settings worth lingering over.
Serenade
200 Lavaca St.
Located inside W Austin, Serenade brings French garden-inspired elegance to the 2nd Street District with airy interiors, warm rosy tones, a marble bar, crystal chandelier and a custom Italian-cowhide floral arch by Austin artist Kyle Bunting. The all-day restaurant pairs its polished setting with a French-Texas menu, including brunch dishes like Blue Crab Benedict and pumpkin pancakes.
Hillside Farmacy
1209 E 11th St.
Charming both indoors and out, Hillside Farmacy is a family-owned East Austin bistro housed inside a Texas Historical Landmark building that was once Hillside Drugstore in the 1920s. The site maintains its vintage aesthetic, while seasonal menus spotlight ingredients from local producers, Texas ranchers and the Gulf Coast, with brunch favorites ranging from lox boards and classic Benedicts to house-made charcuterie and fresh oysters.
Poeta
1108 E 6th St.
The Michelin Guide-recognized restaurant from Austin chefs Ian Thurwachter and Krystal Craig, Poeta, brings Italian cooking to East Austin Hotel. Wood-paneled ceilings, colorful artwork, and sunlight streaming through expansive windows give the space a cozy yet polished feel. The brunch menu features dishes such as kolaches, pastas and sandwiches, but the standout finale is the wafflegato topped with maple gelato and espresso butter.
épicerie
2307 Hancock Drive
Led by owner and executive chef Sarah McIntosh, épicerie serves French-Louisiana-inspired brunch fare in a cozy bungalow setting in Rosedale. The neighborhood cafe and bistro features a charming bar, patio seating, house-made baked goods and a small gourmet grocery section, creating the feel of a classic neighborhood gathering spot. Brunch favorites include beignets and chicken Caesar schnitzel, while the popular Mad Dog pancakes are available Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Lutie’s
4100 Red River St.
Brunch at Lutie’s, tucked inside the charming Commodore Perry Estate, offers a lush, cinematic escape with garden views, elegant interiors and an effortlessly glamorous setting designed by Ken Fulk. Inspired by estate matriarch Lutie Perry’s Jazz Age gatherings, the restaurant feels both intimate and celebratory, with formal gardens just beyond the dining room. Served Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., brunch features craft cocktails and standout dishes such as Turkish eggs, lobster crepes and Spanish frittatas.
Mattie’s
811 W Live Oak St.
Tucked away in the Bouldin Creek neighborhood, Mattie’s at Green Pastures feels removed from the city, with giant oak trees, roaming peacocks and a restored farmhouse at the center of the property. The weekend brunch menu includes shrimp and grits, biscuits with chorizo cream gravy, chipotle pork chilaquiles, fried chicken eggs Benedict and tiramisu French toast. Brunch is served Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Tiny Boxwoods
1503 W 35th St.
Bright, airy and garden-like, Tiny Boxwoods features vaulted ceilings, striped awnings and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a lush green lawn. The atmosphere feels polished but relaxed, with a brunch menu that includes seasonal burrata, migas, fresh pastries and the restaurant’s popular chocolate chip cookies. Breakfast is served Tuesday through Friday from 8 to 11 a.m., while brunch is served Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Peacock
600 W 2nd St.
Austin Proper Hotel’s Mediterranean grill, The Peacock, is a stylish spot for brunch with richly layered interiors designed by Kelly Wearstler. Olive green, golden ochre and Mediterranean blue tones, patterned textiles, brass details and a dramatic mosaic wall create a vibrant dining room, while the patio overlooks Shoal Creek. The brunch menu includes pastries from Swedish Hill and plates such as latkes, shakshuka, ricotta toast, Turkish steak and eggs and wood-fired kebab dishes. Brunch is served Saturdays and Sundays from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tzintzuntzan
2302 W. North Loop
Tzintzuntzan, the sister restaurant to Fonda San Miguel, is part panadería, lonchería and café, with sunlit interiors, warm earthy tones and a spacious open-air courtyard designed by Miró Rivera Architects. Pronounced zin-zoon-zahn, the name comes from the Purépecha word meaning “place of hummingbirds.” Open Wednesday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the restaurant serves plates such as chilaquiles, enfrijoladas, fruta con crema and huevos motuleños.
Josephine House
1601 Waterston Ave.
Inside a charming blue cottage in Clarksville, Josephine House offers a stylish but relaxed brunch experience with cozy interiors and al fresco dining. The neighboring sister restaurant to Jeffrey’s serves seasonal New American fare, with breakfast dishes such as lemon ricotta pancakes, fresh pastries and freshly squeezed juices. Breakfast is served daily from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Nido
1211 W Riverside Drive
Perched atop The Loren Hotel Austin, Nido offers sweeping skyline views overlooking Lady Bird Lake from its rooftop dining room and terrace. The stylish brunch spot serves dishes ranging from lamb cavatelli to seafood-forward plates, along with signature experiences like a Perrier-Jouët Champagne bottle paired with assorted juices. Breakfast is served daily from 7 to 11 a.m., with brunch available weekends from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.