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Magnolia Cafe South

Diner, Breakfast Spot, and American Restaurant$$$$

Bouldin Creek, Austin

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Magnolia Cafe South

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Ranked #1 for diners in Austin
Go here. Experience the pancakes. It's worth it.
"Get the love migas and gingerbread pancakes at four in the morning."(15 Tips)
"Mag Mud is the best!"(13 Tips)
"eclectic atmosphere for a diner and definitely try the LOVE Migas."(20 Tips)
"Late night - Eggs Zapatino is my favorite."(4 Tips)

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The Wall Street JournalMarch 1, 2013
Reader tip: An absolute must for breakfast. Make sure to get there early - or you will wait. It's funky, and the food is great. Service is wonderful. Read more
Holden ScottFebruary 18, 2018
T-Rex, add some bacon, get pancakes and a mimosa and you’re hangover free for life. (Remnants of my feast attached.)
Divya MulanjurJune 13, 2015
If you're visiting soco, first find parking, then put your name on the list and go around for a max of half an hour and come back for their tacos, eggscape or enchiladas. now fall in love with soco.
Lesley RobinsonDecember 29, 2015
LOVE the Love Migas! Eggs scrambled in spicy LOVE butter (fresh garlic and serrano) with tomato, onion, bell pepper, tortilla chips, and jack cheese. Seriously, THE best breakfast I have ever had!
Gaston Motola AcunaJanuary 4, 2016
One of the best breakfast I ever had, the place was packed! The service was ok, good prices and the portions are huge. You better be hungry.specially if you add the pancakes to your breakfast
Samah AlsammahiFebruary 24, 2018
Amazing breakfast. We tried their omelette and French toast. My kids had their Mac and cheese which was one of the best I have ever had.
Mark BNovember 28, 2016
Great cafe open 24 hours. Eclectic and artsy interior. Good selection of food ranging from Mexican to standard burgers and such. Breakfast at anytime and the omelettes are fantastic.
Julia KaplanSeptember 21, 2017
Delicious all-day breakfast. Go for the eggscape, breakfast potatoes topped with eggs and melted cheese. Can't go wrong with a burger either!
Amber KeownSeptember 27, 2016
The Spicy Beef quesadilla was simple,yet surprisingly full of flavor. The queso and salsa are good. The Baton Rouge salad was absolutely delicious. The gingerbread pancakes are sad to say the least.
AmandaAugust 25, 2014
Eating after catching a show? Order the Eggscape ... perfect for satisfying late night hunger! (I get it with bacon instead of sausage. What can I say? I'm a bacon girl!)
Christy NicholJuly 7, 2013
Best breakfast I ever had at a restaurant. Fruit is delectable and fresh and the home fries are exceptional and tastier than you could imagine! (Almost) Best of all the whole meal is $4.50.
Georgina TolandMarch 8, 2017
Their mac & cheese is the best comfort food ever! And my husband raved about the delicious brownie.
Valeria CortezDecember 30, 2015
Nice local cafe.Gotta try lox waffle,florentine eggs and cherry buttermilk pancakes!Store's got some curious stuff too.
Amberly DonnellySeptember 21, 2012
Go on a weekday and get The John Harvey! The sweetness of pancakes w the salty salsa can not be beat. Bayou buds please know the salsa is not spicy so you may want to turn up the heat.
nina muflehMarch 13, 2013
delicious breakfast! expect a wait on the weekends so plan ahead and go early. the grilled bagels with cream cheese (and a side of hearty bacon strips) are my favorite.
Kathleen HerlihyFebruary 11, 2018
The salmon lox & eggs were bomb, not to mention super healthy compared to many brunch options!
Kim V.W.September 29, 2013
Best late-night grub in town! Order the "carnivore queso". It's now listed on the menu as the Sonora, but this way you'll sound like and old regular.
Valeria CortezJanuary 19, 2016
Classic american diner.Delicious and super cozzy.Get there early though,it gets quite croweded around 10 a.m
Dan HolmesJanuary 13, 2014
It was so good that I ate until my stomach burst. Medical emergency = awesome restaurant. Chicken Cordon blew out back trying to stand up after eating so much good food.
Steven VanceMarch 15, 2015
The outdoor patio is comfortable and you can wait for a table in the cool shop next door.
Travel ChannelMarch 7, 2013
As seen on Travel Channel's Feed the Beast: Magnolia is where the musicians & roadies eat after the gig wraps.. usually around 3 a.m.
Carl SpeedMarch 25, 2011
I still don't know what "love butter" is but I'm not eating anything with it in there. Senora Queso is a must! Late night - Eggs Zapatino is my favorite. Cindy is the most awesome nighttime waitress.
Cenk GümüşcüoğluMarch 10, 2018
A popular spot with good coffee and cool servers. Might be crowded sometimes...
Brett BachusMarch 4, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Always great food. If you order the eggscape. Make sure you explain to the waiter that over-medium eggs means the whites are cooked and the yolk is runny. Mine came over-easy. Not what I ordered.
D VolpApril 20, 2022
Food was delicious and reasonable! Waitress so sweet & gave us chips & queso since our food wasn’t all ready at same time.👌🏼
J POctober 5, 2014
Tried the love migas (sooo amazing) and the gingerbread pancakes (very good). You will leave here very satisfied.
Kelsey TilleryMarch 23, 2015
One of my favourite restaurants in town! Always open and always something new to try. Highly recommend the soups!
Omar RodriguezMay 3, 2016
Great food and service. Maybe a little bit expensive but I'm ok with it. I ate the Florentine from the Lunch Special.
Yvonne GuibertApril 13, 2015
Try the gingerbread pancakes....amazing! And great tasting coffee - best coffee in Austin I've had in 4 days!!
Raisa FernandoApril 1, 2015
Vegetarian fajitas (portobellos) were so good! Queso is huge!
AmateurConciergeMay 29, 2021
Diner steez. An Austin classic. Sourdough toast is solid. Meh on the corn cakes....prolly stick to the regular pancakes
santagatiMarch 16, 2011
French toast. Yes. Ask for scrambled eggs with cheese, but be sure to ask them to mix the cheese in, not just lay it on top. Also, this one is way better than 6th St location.
Arla MaldonadoFebruary 22, 2014
Bacon Swiss burger is awesome! the flaco was yummy but order a small dinner salad with lime cilantro dressing since it's a small portion.
Ricardo GonzalesOctober 29, 2018
This is one of my favorite restaurant in Austin, great place to go to. It's a must for people in this city.
Kyle BunchFebruary 24, 2013
An Austin establishment, open 24 hours a day. The Magnolia Mud (queso w/ black beans and avocado) is the go-to.
Doug CaldwellJune 26, 2011
Parking lot nearby south of resturant. Try the outside patio, get seat sooner. See photo. Omlets fixed with 3 eggs. No Mimosa served before 10am Sun, thank you TABC.
RitaAugust 2, 2015
Pancakes are to die for. The Omeletts are very good and Brian or waiter gave us outstanding service.
Adam MayMarch 18, 2015
Everything is good, especially the pancakes and Trex omlette
Tony LopezDecember 6, 2015
Great food just like the one at Lake Austin Blvd, but the service was quite lacking. I don't enjoy being bossed around by the waiting stay.
Bill HibblerJuly 4, 2014
Been here 5+ times
If it's breakfast you're in the mood for, try the amazing Prima Dora omelette.
Toni ConnellApril 20, 2013
awesome food! I had the crawfish etoufee, and loved it. Being of Creole heritage I'm pretty picky.
ChicJuly 4, 2016
Eat here or you'll upset Dolly. You don't want to upset Dolly.
Marcus RodriguezMarch 16, 2012
Emily the server may have been very soft spoken, but the service and food was great! She made our trip worth it!
Scion AdvisorJuly 27, 2011
If we could insist upon three things worth trying we'd list: the mag mud, migas, and pancakes. This diner's offerings are always delectable whether brunch or after midnight. Read more
John ChalkleySeptember 22, 2016
Well deserved 9+ rating, breakfast is fantastic, Eggscape completely cured my hangover, great service too
Trevor GiordanoDecember 31, 2014
Had the jalapeño burger with home fries. Would def order again. Loved it
Brian FleenorNovember 4, 2015
The portebella quesadillas are a delicious vegetarian choice.
Rae AnnSeptember 8, 2019
Huevos rancheros with home fries... so much food!
Lauren DuncanJune 29, 2015
I dream about the mag mud. And the queso omelette is incredible.
Marta Salinas-HovarSeptember 14, 2018
Prima Dora omelette is incredible with the lemon-sour cream sauce! Totally delish! 😋

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