This historic hotel located in downtown Austin is absolutely beautiful inside! The cafe was a cute spot to have a cafe style breakfast. Food was decent. I ordered the Lox Bagel, and it wasn’t everything I hoped for BUT the lox portion was generous. Definitely worth stopping in for a quick breakfast in a historic spot.

A very nice experience. The grand eating area inside is a fabulous escape from reality. My breakfast was great. Service was brisk, yet welcoming.

Best in Austin. Classic and not disappointing. Also not over priced. I have never been disappointed. My fav.

The drinks and food we very delicious, my sister and I enjoyed an Irish coffee an Horchata Loca and a Paris Texas Benedict along with a Texas Shaped pecan waffle with fruit on top and whipped cream. The lady at the register was very helpful when we went to pay and use the food credit we had with Hyatt, the lady Crista was very helpful in figuring out how to use the credit even though we werent current hotel guest and a line had started behind us, we offered to just pay but she said well figure this out and managed to use the credits for us! That was wonderful.

As another review previously mentioned, 20% tip is included without your approval. I have no issues with tipping 20,30,40% but that’s after I receive my food and service provided.To start with, you make a line to order at the bar. There’s no service/order at your table. I think the restaurant cut off people so they have the bartenders doing the job of servers or servers doing the job of bartenders. No servers either. Only saw one guy picking up plates and asking if we needed anything - once.The Aperol drink I got was horrible. It did look good but the taste was pretty bad. I had to drink it because the “server” was nowhere to be found.The huevos rancheros were DELICIOUS. Definitely ordering them next time. Portion was good, taste was amazing and looks were pretty good too!If it wasn’t for how good the huevos rancheros were, I would never go back. Service was horrible, ordering process one of the worse I’ve seen, tips not being optional is a theft.

Classy, beautiful, exquisite and an experience you will not forget. The food is wonderful and although I did not order my waffle the way it should have been done with fruit, it was still the best pecan peanut butter Texas shaped goodness I have ever had. By the time I got here, it was lunch time and seeing the food brought to other people was phenomenal. I highly recommend you stop here and see how professional the staff is along with the deliciously presented food.

Got the Brazos Heuvos Rancheros and Horchata Latte. So so tasty!! The dish was put together so perfectly, every ingredient was in each bite 😋

Amazing food and friendly staff!! This quiche was magically delicious. Yes, magically! Want to know what was equally good? The almond croissant. Ah, heavenly goodness!! The servings were very generous - great value. I was full after eating half the quiche, but stuffed myself because I couldn’t bear to leave it on my plate. I would’ve liked a little dressing on the salad but it was a nice healthy addition to the quiche. Wait...the tomato jam. When I saw the description I thought “yuck” but it was surprisingly good and a nice pairing to the quiche.

The food was amazing and delicious, great portions.We stayed at the driskill and came for brunch around 11 and the wait was super long. You have to stay in line to order at the bar. You then get a number and need to find a table where someone beings yours order to you.The line didnt go by quick at all, service was slow and the place seemed severely understaffed. Great good though.

This place is a true gem! Sophisticated decor, Gourmet dishes and you can see the chef decorating the plates! Every bite was delicious and can’t wait to come back to Austin and try the rest of their menu!

Food is decent, but upset about server behavior.Ended up paying 40% tip, gratuity is included but I didn’t know, it doesn’t say that on the bill. Server did not inform me. After I signed additional 20% on the bill the server accepted it with a smile.Payed 85$ for a 55$ meal.. should have done the math sooner. Tip by default should be illegal. To me this is the definition of theft, there for the 1 star review.

A nice, casual breakfast spot with good coffee! We had the Austin American breakfast and fried chicken sandwich. All was cooked really well and the French fries were super tasty! The server/barista was incredible! Super friendly and really took care of us even though he was the only one working the front!

Swung by this place one morning for breakfast one morning. I heard it was pretty good, so I wanted to check it out on my last full day of my Austin trip. No reservations or anything like that. You just walk up to the counter, place your order, take a number, and find a seat. There were plenty of seats available on an early Saturday morning.I couldnt not order the Chicken + Waffles (texas shaped waffle, fried chicken, sunny-side up egg, yellowbird jalapeño hot sauce). Loved the cliche Texas-shaped waffle, and it was cooked very well. Crispy on the outside, fluffy and chewy on the inside. The fried chicken was a liiittle over, but the flavor in the breading was good. The gooiness of the egg and the hot sauce all added up to a good little meal.I also got my hands on the Paris Texas Benedict (two poached eggs, brie cheese, ham, croissant, hollandaise sauce, country potatoes). An eggs benny with the deep deep flavor of brie was just what I needed. So much unctuousness. Be warned, theres no relief here. Its Just indulgent. I didnt mind. And the country potatoes were made of three different potatoes, normal, purple, and sweet. That was a unique touch that really made this dish worth the order.Overall, I was a fan. Id love to stay at the Driskill one day and eat here again.

Great place for breakfast or brunch. Staffs were polite, nice and helpful and the price was reasonable.

Superb ambiance.Good menu.Good food.But I would say prices are little too high. For a single dish per person for 4, the bill was $90.The cinnamon roll is too good. Don’t miss it at all.The quantity is really good, you could treat it as brunch.

Good. Popular place beautiful decor. Food was great but not life changing.

We were looking for a cafe to grab a coffee and quick bite to eat. Ended up here and glad we did. The food is great and made to order. Sure, the prices are inline with full service sit down restaurants but the quality of what you get is worth it.

Food was good, croissant was delicious. They tack on an automatic 18% gratuity (I’m okay with this) but they don’t make this clear. They don’t provide an itemized receipt, just a receipt that shows the total with the automatic gratuity included (not shown separately/split out). When you sign the receipt they include yet another tip line so if you’re not paying attention you are tipping 40%+ for your meal. I feel like this is done intentionally to trick people. I am happy to tip (it is well deserved) but I don’t like feeling like I’m being tricked into tipping more.

Best eggs Benedict Ive had. Eggs were perfectly poached.

Delicious breakfast inside the Driskill Hotel. Food is ordered ahead and seating is cafeteria style.

10 stars, tripped over this place and spent every morning the rest of our trip here. Stunning ambiance and the food. Just wow! Coffee, booze, and immaculate dining.

Best breakfast of my life

Foods great, order taking sucks. And why there isnt a coffee bar in the hotel is beyond me. It would be a great profit center.

The best chicken and waffles!!! and amazing Fried chicken Sandwich!!!

We always make it a point to hit this restaurant when were in Austin because the baked goods are so good. Were fans of the chocolate croissant and I always get Austin breakfast. They have multicolored potatoes and excellent chorizo and sausage.

Great place to have breakfast at a historic location. Service was quick and professional, and the food was great - more expensive than average but good value for the above reasons. I would definitely recommend 1886 Cafe & Bakery to anybody visiting Austin for the first time.

Omg! Just had breakfast here and it was amazing. Bought eggs but the waffle is what I recommend buying. It’s perfect you don’t even have to add syrup.

Wonderful ambience, delicious food and coffee. We got the Austin Spicy Chicken (with biscuit and gravy), its not too spicy, just right, and the granola (get extra yogurt). The yogurt isnt sweet, but the fruit and granola are. Our server was attentive and welcoming. We didnt get to try the cinnamon roll as they had just sold out, but I would highly recommend it, but get it to share, ITS HUGE!

Wonderful location. Food was served to our table. Everything was as we ordered and a great start to the day.

This is the best fancy and yet affordable breakfast place in Austin. We were never disappointed with their service or food. We have visited this place many times and ordered Texas waffle (my personal favorite), lox bagel, avocado toast, American breakfast, burger, fruit plate, etc. Everything great quality and taste. Their bakery is exceptional too. Their cinnamon rolls are legendary.

Food was great but customer service was NOT good. Rude cashier. Cappuccino wasn’t too good neither was their cold brew. Keep in mind they add tip without telling you. The potatoes were amazing though

Great experience. The food was perfect, the staff was very accommodating and seemingly active in their desire for our experience to be good. The breakfast potatoes were our favorite (and maybe the mimosas, too). Well be back!

Hi end breakfast done to perfection. Amazing place to go and absorb your environment. The silverware alone is impressive. I love the napkins 100% cotton #fukpolyester Shrimp and grits were better then I could have imagined and the croissants are a must

Good service nice breakfast after a heavy night

The food was excellent! We ordered the kombucha which is really good!! I ordered the paris eggs benedict and loved it! Another diner even commented on how good it looked!

Killer Huevos Rancheros, I could eat it all day long.

Just avoid to offer espresso if you are not able to make a drinkable one, the rest of breakfast was kinda ok

The best breakfast in downtown Austin. Fancy place and also historic. First level service, friendly and awesome staff. The food is delicious, the portions are big and the price is competitive. Highly recommended!

The food was amazing! Avocado sandwich is a must have!

Hands down, the best cream cheese pastry I have ever eaten. Great food! The room gets a little loud and the tables are a little small but this place has charm and history that you don’t find anywhere these days.

Great food! Some of the best hot chocolate I have had in Austin. The chocolate croissant we had was very delicious too. We also had the steak and eggs and migas. Would have both again but enjoyed the hot chocolate and croissant more!

Pretty amazing, the portions are perfect for me. The Migas are pretty good.

We breakfasted here Sunday morning June 30, 2019. We were greeted warmly and seated immediately. Our waiter was attentive and friendly. We had menus and coffee right away. Our orders were prepared exactly as requested and were delicious. The restaurant was immaculately clean and the decor tasteful. It was a relaxing beginning to our day and we would definitely eat here again. Highly recommend.

A beautiful restaurant. The cheese soup was excellent.

Food was ok but kinda bland. Probably for delicate palates. Also only half service but then they try to charge 18% gratuity without properly informing you. Wouldn’t go back or recommend it

Very few bakery items and as all places downtown, overpriced and over hyped.

Food here is amazing! Really good service and food quality!

Delicious!

OMG....Had the Hippie Hollow breakfast. Absolutely divine! Expected a nice breakfast but it was so much better than nice. Outstanding! Go early to avoid a line.

Very Good, I will be back!

Great brunch spot! I loved the food, coffee, and atmosphere. I agree with some of the reviews that the staff doesn’t smile much, but I could be mistaking that for professionalism, which is a quality this cafe definitely has.

In Austin on Business and stayed at The Driskill, a landmark Hotel. Inside the Hotel is the 1886 Cafe, decided to have lunch out of convenience. What a great find! I enjoyed the Smoked Salmon Sandwich; sliced salmon stacked on an open faced marble-rye bread and topped with avocado, alfalfa sprouts, tomato jam and a sunny-side up egg. Served with Sweet potato fries and a house made pickles.

Good place for breakfast, lunch or a lite late bite. Fresh bread and pastries. Yummy, yummy dessert! Delicious dessert drinks too!Loved the building architecture: its what made us go inside to discover a beautiful interior design of the place too! Elegant, intimate with a friendly stuff client oriented! We went in for a late dessert and drink and were super happy with our quick stop!Would definitely recommend it and yes, I would go back there.

Good service, good breakfast, very nice ambiance. Felt fancy and loved wandering the hotel (The Driskill). You can feel the history in this building.

What a place!Is special because of the arcHitecture and most because of the tasty food that we found here!Traditional but modern.Such a great combination!We liked it a lot!

One of the best breakfasts we have had in Austin. The fried chicken with biscuits and gravy was fabulous.

Got a great ambiance but usually busy, so try getting their early

Oh my goodness, I cant tell you how great this place is! Great atmosphere, great service and the food is just amazing. If you like cheese soup you must order the soup with the story! Definitely worth it!!

This was one of the more disappointing brunch experiences Ive had in a while. There are so many great options in Austin and this was not one of them. The food was overpriced for what it was but thats to be expected at a hotel eatery downtown. The issue was the service. We chose a table outside that had yet to be bussed. We moved the dirty place and cups over and assumed someone would attend to it soon. When our food arrived, we asked the server if the mess could be cleaned up and he said hed send someone. Nothing. Then a busser literally came out onto the outside patio, looked out into the street for a while(?), and turned around to go back inside. We had two other servers clear the plates we were eating from but no one seemed to notice, comment, apologize for the dirty experience.

Really cool atmosphere and food was great. Smaller portions but that could be a good thing :)

Really long line for brunch but it moved quickly and I liked the system of ordering at the counter. Everyone enjoyed their food a lot and the interior of the hotel is gorgeous.

Gorgeous setting with divine breakfast menu. You order, British style, at the coffee bar and then find a seat. The waffle was beyond delicious!

The chicken and Texas shaped waffle was excellent. The coffee not so much. The restaurant needs some TLC.

The atmosphere is terrific the pictures the old time setting but the food not so good stay far far away from me chicken and waffles wait staff was friendly in serving got to get your own food meaning you order it you pay for it and then they bring it to you kind of like cafeteria setting anyways if youre looking for a good place to sit back throw your money to the wind supposed to go definitely a first date night kind of setting

I had one job: find my tech challenged parents a brunch place in a new city within walking distance. “It would be nice if they had cinnamon rolls”. Not exactly a filter item. BUT I WON THE MORNING with 1886. Everything was perfect from the atmosphere, delicious food and amazing service despite the bustling scene. Reasonably priced for the experience. We loved it so much we came back again a few days later and have recommended it to fellow travelers. If you don’t have time to sit, many of tremendous pastry items are available to go. And THE COFFEE was the stuff of heaven.

Good ambiance. The foods hit and miss. We tried this place a couple of times.Worst part is they add a mandatory 18% service charge (gratuity) and don’t tell you about it.You’re given an option to tip again on the total which I think most people feel obligated to do.

Great service and great food. Very good Eggs Benedict. Quiche and Croque Madame also good. Chairs can be uncomfortable. Local food.

It was ok. Nothing super great. My friend had a giant bowl of fruit and it looked delicious but about half of the fruit was not ripe. :( The smoothered burrito was tasty but huge!

Being a huge breakfast fan, I am so glad I found this restaurant. They serve the best potatoes and sausage. My boyfriend got the eggs Benedict and cheese soup which I stole a little bit from his plate (also very yummy!). The meal overall was high quality, it came quickly, all in a quaint little space. Can’t wait to visit Austin again! And more specifically cannot wait to visit here again :)

The service and food were both excellent, as were the hot coffee and cold brew. While things were a bit pricey, it is definitely worth it for a good brunch.

The Texas shaped waffles are amazing we actually ordered some to take back to Dallas with us.

This place is beautiful and our server Patrick was great the food delicious we had breakfast and the brisket skillet was amazing!!

Good place. This dish was pretty tasty. Great biscuits & gravy & eggs. Batter on the chicken was perfect but chicken itself was a bit rubbery and the salsa had too much vinegar and lemon concentrate for my flavor. Service was awesome, coffee was never less than half full and tastes like good coffee; not like some IPA or desert drink. Gets 5 starts cz the rest made up for the chicken. As for price, you get what you pay for!

The menu is full of great sounding dishes. It was so hard deciding. I opted for the Texas Pecan Waffle. It was amazing. It came with strawberries, blackberries, and blueberries. I cant wait to go back.

It was amazing environment of the bakery. And had a amazing taste and texture

Awesome and very delicious food!! Great friendly staff. Very clean and inviting.

Nice little spot for weekend brunch. I got the texas pecan waffle, which was delicious. Their coffee is good as well, although if you get an iced flavored drink ask for light syrup.

Amazing coffee shop, we didn’t have breakfast but it looked nice. The barista was so sweet and the coffee was great! Beautiful restaurant too

Friendly service in a beautiful building. Migas were good if made too far in advance

This place was beautiful. We came here for breakfast, and the Eggs Benedict was great. The atmosphere was very pretty as well.

Great brunch. The decor is timeless.

Nothing truly memorable here, and they botched our order up so that one member of our party had to wait for 10 minutes after the rest of us were served to get her breakfast. Coffee was just ok. Staff was friendly though!

Best breakfast I had in Austin. Had the Paris Texas eggs Benedict. Banana split was awesome. A must try.

Busy busy busy place as one or the only breakfast places open early. BUT amazing food and good coffee.

Food was decent. 18% gratuity added to check witch is clear on website. What that charge intels is a food runner bringing your food. Thats IT. You literally stand in line to order, refill your own water. You have no server to get anything for your table witch in its self does not justify this charge. They know this because if you ask they will take it off your bill. If you want to spend your hard eared money for literally no survice this is your place. So many better places in the areas.

Youll definitely want to take advantage of the brunch menu while in Downtown Austin. You really cant go wrong with any of the selections. However if youre dining on a weekend, it can get crowded so plan at least 30-40 minutes ahead of time.

This place is full of charm. Beautiful and prestine inside and out. The etched windows will catch your eye as you walk by. You can get breakfast all day. I had a burger and fries. The burger was ordered medium rare and cooked perfectly. The fries wer a little cold. The servers were friendly a d attentive. Our water glasses were always full. I asked for extra ketchup and it was brought out quickly. We stopped by the bakery/pastry counter on our way out the door. And I wandered over to Congress Ave and beyond eating my beautiful cup of tiramisu. I would also recommend talking a walk through the hotel lobby while you are there. Youll get a feeling of grandeur. There were also people lounging around working on their laptops and enjoying the atmosphere.

Driskill Service. one person working. +1 hour for breakfast. no other options in the hotel.

We thought the food was pretty good, very expensive though. 4 people, tab with tip$120.00! This was for omlets.

Love this place and its convenient while staying in the Driskell hotel. Best hollandaise in town.

Great food, great service, limited menu.

Cleanliness 98Food Quality 95Atmosphere 100Service 85Steak and eggs were quite tasty. Not your normal thin breakfast steak but an actual decent steak.My wife had the chicken and waffles which was by far a better option as it was delicious.Lox and bagels were great(friends order) as well but stay away from the orange juice. It was just boring juice from a plastic jug. Not what I expected for the $63 I spent on breakfast and two drink for me and my wife.

I ordered extremely well, so Bob is smiling to pretend hes not jealous. Great job on both plates!

Its all about the PoTaToEsThe breakfast was awesome. The different types of potatoes were delicious, Perfect.Very good amount of breakfast served.The coffee was an acquired taste (black ice coffee/cold brew)Eggs Benedict were really good,The sausage links were delicious.Austin scrambled eggs plate with toast and that jam,.... wow👏...was great. That jam..... again, those potatoes, yummy.The eggs Benedict plate was also great, comes with those potatoes, best variety I ever had.Delicious breakfast.Thank you everyone that put that all together. Coffee and breakfast. Bravo!

Very cute breakfast or brunch place! Chicken & waffle is definitely my favorite.

This is our fav place to have a breakfast in Austin. It has a historical atmosphere and delicious options.

Good food, perfect portion size. Pecan waffle was great and eggs Benedict was good besides the poached egg being over cooked a bit

BEAUTIFUL BUILDING & ATMOSPHERE...FOOD WAS AMAZING!!!

Beautiful place with rich architecture and wonderful food!

I ordered the Texas Migas and it was bad. Also ordered the waffle and chicken - waffle and maple syrup was great but the chicken was burnt. The biggest issue are the prices - a medium black coffee is $4 ( not a latte, just plain black drip coffee) AND they automatically add 18% gratuity to your order, which is nonsensical considering you literally take your own water to your table and no service is provided. Note to Management: atleast call it a “service” charge instead of gratuity so it’s not illegal - you’re welcome.