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Blue Dahlia Bistro
(Now Closed)Café, French Restaurant, and Breakfast Spot$$$$
Central East Austin, Austin
The experts at Eater and Austin Chronicle recommend this place
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Sergio ReynalOctober 15, 2016Best place to have breakfast/brunch in East Austin, service is great, food is great and portion size are good enough. Ask for the Belgian waffles and frittata. Get early and expect a long wait.
McCall DudeckAugust 23, 2014I'm a big fan of the tartines. My waitress recommended getting the roasted turkey and cranberry chutney and adding avocado and Brie. It was delicious!
EaterJanuary 7, 2014This lovely restaurant has been serving up French-inspired fare and tasty salads well before the strip started booming. Their huge, shaded patio out back is one of Austin's best. [Eater 38 Member]
Matthew GordonFebruary 18, 2017Comfortable atmosphere with excellent French food. I had the meatloaf and tried the scallop special, both delicious. You'll want to eat here.
Chelsea JoyceApril 29, 2015Fresh homemade frittatas (spinach and shallot pictured) in the outdoor garden seating is a wonderful way to spend a morning. Options change daily.
Mon GzaJune 13, 2015Great for cheese and wine with girl friends! Also, love the seared tuna nicoise salad. I always order that. Really pretty patio area out back.
J POctober 6, 2014Ordered the roasted turkey tartine with cranberry chutney (pic), the hummus tartine and the blueberry blintzs. Simply amazing french bistro.
Carlos VillaviejaFebruary 6, 2014Whenever they toast the bread this place will be a five star. The mushroom crepe and the black beans salad are very good. Everything can be easily shared
Amir RasJanuary 1, 2017Try the frittata. It has a vegetable frittata and a sausage one. Both were very good.
Linda FelterJune 6, 2015The coffee and chicken salad tartine were great. Nice spot to get some work done in the AM.
Social News NetworkNovember 30, 2012Order a tartine and a bellini for a fresh meal, and try to sit out back to enjoy the atmosphere of this French bistro. If you sit inside, there's usually a guitar player inside and a cozy atmosphere.
Austin ChronicleJune 18, 2013An early component of the East 11th Street renaissance, this is a restful, reliable spot for French-inspired snacks and light meals. The luscious, open-faced tartines are highly recommended. Read more
The salmon tartine is very delicious! And try to get here on time for the happy hour - before 6:30 PM.
Ronak DayaMarch 12, 2014Amazing spot with outdoor seating at the front and back. Great food, service and coffee. Also happy hour!
RixMarch 9, 2014Don't ask the waitress if your soft boiled eggs could be medium, that'll leave her staring out the window in despair for half a minute then going "I mean......... We can TRY!"- K ZiggyJanuary 25, 2012The prosciutto tar tine....I suggest requesting goat cheese instead of mozzarella. It was amazing especially if you also try a bowl of the tomato,white bean and spinach soup. YUMMY!
Check out the brilliant wine caddy ready for your table here. Everything is awesome at this local Austin spot.
JoycottDecember 11, 2013Blue Dahlia is amazing. Organically and ethically sourced, friendly, and eco-friendly. Breakfast all day, amazing cappuccinos, and the best croissants!
Jen FrySeptember 23, 2015Best value for money! I had about given up on Austin for its meager portion to pricing trend. Look no further than the Blue Dahlia!
Mark StaceyFebruary 24, 2011What can I say. I feel like the place is mine. The food, the vibe, the location. Everything just feels good, looks good and tastes good. AND I get to hug the owner once is a while. If you haven’t made- S. FanOctober 6, 2013Seafood salad with smoked salmon is good! East meets west :) for only less than $10?! What a steal!
Find a CofficeMarch 18, 2015Great coffee and ample sitting, but gets busy at lunch so plan accordingly!
Jesse VJuly 4, 2011I'm visiting from Dallas and I have found yet another reason that I love Austin! LOVE the food (a lot of local foods as well as organic), the atmosphere relaxed and soothing!
PearHavenMay 3, 2012Great place for delicious pate and mussels! However, mussels are only available after 5:00 pm. Enjoy outside dining on the patio or in front of Bistro.
Social News NetworkAugust 12, 2013For a cheap taste of Blue Dahlia's amazing homemade bread, head there on a Sunday and order a basket of assorted breads and jams.
Pratheeksha KSSeptember 29, 2018Friendly staff, good presentation, thought the hummus tartine lacked flavor
Diego 🇨🇴 PulidoAugust 9, 2013Get the watermelon salad with ahi tuna & pesto. I'm not sure if it's technically on the menu, but you can certainly order it as such.
Monika GarnyteMarch 12, 2013Best breakfast we had in Austin. Try their frittatas and waffles. Everything else also looked really good too!
Consistently one of the best meals in Austin... Great food, fantastic service, good prices, what's not to like??
Long standing favorite. Great food & love their back patio.
CultureMap AustinJuly 7, 2011Just because Blue Dahlia is French doesn't mean it's too fancy for you! Try an open-faced sandwich - any of them. Their brownies are an enormous dessert with coffee beans.
The black bean salad with chicken salad is to die for!!
Sarah HalmonJanuary 23, 2019Amazing Hibiscus Mint Tea, Prosciutto & Mozzarella Sandwich, and Chocolate Macarons!!
Beth CarlsMarch 22, 2013Enjoyed the Sausage and Mushroom Fritatta this morning with a toasted bagel and cream cheese and large cup of coffee. Great way to start the day!
Melissa RayFebruary 16, 2014Sandwhich presentation is a delight! Lovely lattes and gorgeous salads! xoxo
Rocky S.October 19, 2010Get the mushroom crepes! They're like French enchiladas. Oh, and save room for the cheesecake--it's some of the best I've ever had (and they make it in house).
cyn kMarch 12, 2013the ravioli and the ratatouille are fantastic. as is the house-made breads-n-spreads.
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Established in 2007, we serve delicious breakfast, lunch and dinner from a menu featuring exquisite breads, salads, sandwiches and cheeses. We use the freshest ingredients, including local and organic whenever it's available. Vegan and gluten-free options available.
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- Mon–Thu
- 8:00 AM–10:00 PM
- Fri
- 8:00 AM–11:00 PM
- Sat
- 9:00 AM–11:00 PM
- Sun
- 9:00 AM–10:00 PM
(512) 542-9542
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