Classic Establishment
Classic Establishment
Page 2Juan In A Million
Most famous for the Don Juan—a small mountain of potatoes, bacon, eggs, and cheese—Juan In A Million is a classic East Austin institution serving up hearty Tex-Mex breakfasts and lunches.
Sandy’s Hamburgers
One of the oldest burger spots in Austin, Sandy’s has a drive-thru, a walk-up window, and frozen custard.
Tamale House East
Tamale House East on East 6th Street makes some of the breakfast tacos and migas in town.
Terry Black’s Barbecue
Terry Black’s on Barton Springs has a big patio and serves some the best barbecue in Austin.
Thundercloud Subs
An Austin original: fresh, fast, tasty sandwiches with locations all over the city.
The Salt Lick BBQ
The single best overall BBQ experience in Austin (which isn’t actually in Austin) is The Salt Lick.
Maudie's Cafe
A classic Austin Tex-Mex establishment that's one of our favorite places for queso and margs.
Mrs. Johnson's Bakery
Mrs. Johnson's Bakery has been selling late night donuts out of a small shop on Airport Boulevard since the 1940s.
Kerbey Lane Cafe South Lamar
Kerbey Lane is a classic Austin spot for breakfast, brunch, and late night eats in Austin. The South Lamar location is open 24 hours.
Top Notch Hamburgers
Top Notch is an old-school place in Crestview where you’ll head for burgers and a large serving of both tater tots and nostalgia.
Lustre Pearl East
Lustre Pearl East is just like the original Lustre Pearl on Rainey, but with more outdoor space and way fewer UT students.
Kerbey Lane Café
Kerbey Lane is a classic Austin spot for breakfast, brunch, and late night eats in Austin. The original Kerbey Lane spot is still our favorite.
Skylark Lounge
Skylark in MLK is an excellent place for a live music night, and it has a nice patio too.