Kerbey Lane Cafe

We take our pancakes seriously up north! These are the best pancakes I have ever eaten!!! EVER!! I hope the packaged mix I am bringing home is as good! The staff is very ""Austin"" as my girlies say. A must stop for all! Cons: parking more

Pancakes were still the best, but the problem: the braille menu for the visually impaired was the worst I've ever come across. Imagine reading about a Caesar salad and not being able to find out what grilled toppings could be added because the word grilled was at the bottom of one page and the word shrimp was somewhere on the next page. Worse yet, many descriptions of the items were split between pages, formatting which would never be on a print menu. And aside from the fact that the table of contents was not accurate and that all the section names like Beverages, Desserts etc. were not centered, (in braille they looked like part of the rest of the menu), some of the lines began so close to the edge of the page that the dots were unreadable. And most important, no braille menus were available for the Bar - what a major disappointment! Both myself an my wife, have read the very high quality braille menus that Kerbey Lane had purchased from a Austin-based, home-grown, company and were looking forward to the same great experience. The ADA mandates that braille menus etc. are supposed to be of the same quality and readability as printed menus. The braille menus Kerbey Lane Cafe had in the past met these standards admirably, and included extras like the Seasonal Menu, the Catering Menu and most importantly, the Bar Menu. However, after spending over 30 minutes trying to navigate through a braille menu provided by the Braille Corner, an out-of-state company, known for its poor quality, miss-spellings and inaccurate formatting, we gave up. Out of frustration, we just asked our very nice waitress to read the specials to us. The food was great, 5 stars, but the ordering experience was zero stars. We cannot recommend Kerbey Lane to the many visually impaired patrons in Austin Texas unless they provide higher quality braille menus. Pros: Great pancakes, (though the omelet was small), great service Cons: Unusable braille menus, Key Lime Pie smaller than usual more

I'd been to this location once before for lunch, where I'd had the Kerbey Queso and a cob sandwich, both of which where very tasty. So, my husband and I wanted breakfast last week and I'd seen on their website they'd been voted Best Breakfast in Austin, so I suggested we try it out. I had the french toast with a side of migas. We both really liked the migas, which I'd ordered with queso. My french toast was disappointing. It didn't seem like it was made in house, more like it was out of a freezer box. It didn't even come with butter, just a gross fake tasting margarine. And the syrup was even more gross and fake tasting. My husband ordered biscuits and gravy. The biscuits, too, seemed of the freezer variety. The gravy was cold and tasteless. The only partially saving grace were the sausage patties, but even those weren't fantastic. I really want to like this place, because it supports local farms. But we left just perplexed at how this could possibly be the best breakfast in Austin! Pros: Atmosphere, locally raised food Cons: Horrible biscuits and gravy more

My wife and I eat here every time that we come back to Austin. We don't do the other locations because this is the original and the other outposts (except South Congress?) don't seem to be the same. I haven't been here at 2:00 AM in years, but the food is always fresh and often creative in the mornings. You have to be able to appreciate the ambiance, or the lack of personal space and the parking can be a distraction. Pros: food, food, and the food Cons: parking (but get over it) more

It's been a few years since i've been to this restaurant seeing as I relocated to Los Angeles-but trust me-the trip is totally worth it. If you're going to be a snore and complain about long waits, then I suggest going to McDonald's, but if you want to chillax and try some of the best pancakes you've ever tasted in your entire life-come here. Pros: Amazing foods in different varities Cons: Typically a long wait, which includes in inability to get your food in a decent amount of time. more

dont know why people say this place is vegetarian. i guess french fries are technically vegetables but thats pretty lame. the food is boring. more

There's no better breakfast in Austin. While their pancakes make them famous, their breakfast tacos and huevos rancheros are oveflowing with deliciousness. Staff is always super friendly and makes you feel like you've stopped by their house for breakfast. True, the waits on the weekend can make your tummy grumble so go either super early or very late. Pros: great food and service Cons: long waits for brunch on the weekends more

Went here on a Sunday for brunch---was seated right away, service was good. What I thought was amazing though, was that I was halfway through my meal (and loving every part of it) when my date mentioned that it was a vegetarian restaurant!! I am a total meat eater, and there I was, chomping away at tofu and not even realizing it! Now THAT's good-cookin'-vegetarian!! Pros: Great food, cute atmophere Cons: none really. The food is all good! more

I've always heard good things about Kerbey Lane, but my experience was HORRIBLE! First it took twice the amount of time that they quoted us to get a table, then another 15 minutes just to get a drink. I ordered biscuits and eggs. I'm not sure how you can really mess that up but they did it. The eggs were cold and tasted as if they were made an hour before i got them then reheated and my biscuits were stale and cold as well. When i sent it back, my second plate had raw sausage and i had completely lost my appetite. To top things off we were there for almost 2 hours and I didn't even get to eat! My suggestion is to go to Whataburger and get a good breakfast in 10 minutes for much cheaper. Pros: nice patio Cons: everything else more

I love coming to Kerbey Lane for breakfast! Their french toast plate is great; the chicken verde omelet is delicious. I really like the atmosphere too. It can get crowded on the weekends, but if you go during the week many times you can avoid having to wait. Make sure to try the Kerbey Queso - yum! Pros: Really great food, great setting. Cons: Sometimes there can be a long wait, esp. on weekend mornings. more

This place has average food. It isn't bad, but def. not worth the prices! I can make better at home, If I go out to eat I'm going to want something that is worth while. Unfortuantely this place isn't it. Pros: food Cons: ambience, late night eats more

This restaurant is not what it used to be. Long waits, so-so food and bad service. Stay away from the campus location if you want to avoid waiting 40 minutes for your food after you order it. more

They have the best gingerbread and blueberry pancakes anywhere. Very filling! Pros: large menu, inexpensive Cons: , crowded more

Our waitress was horrible (slow, rude, and inattentive). We had to wait over 10 minutes before she brought us our drinks. Fortunately another server brought out our food. We didn't see our waitress again until it was time for us to pay the bill. I had to ask the host for a refill. However, the food (pancakes and omelet) was very good. But I won't be going back anytime soon. Pros: food, inexpensive Cons: , noisy, cramped quarters more

Not the Kerbey Lane I remember from my last visit 6 years ago but still good. The wait staff is awesome and the food is always fresh and yummy. Ran out or portobello 'shrooms which was a major bummer for me. Definitely a must for breakfast with awesome pancakes! Hibiscus tea was terrific. You can always find something new to try on their menu which makes it a great experience. Really loud and long wait- especially for the one whole potties! Go for the food and enjoy the experience. A must on any trip to this city. Pros: great food, fresh veggies, awesome staff Cons: busy, noisy, need more bathrooms more

The service was stellar tonight! My gracious hostess was charming, as is the change in decor, yet thankfully the queso remains unchanged! This Kerbey far outranks the others, especially the soulless UT outlet. That one truly deserves an overhaul from bottom up! Support the original Kerbey Lane, for it's the best! more

The queso is the best queso that I've ever had. It really does make all other queso look bad. It is white with bits of peppers, and the texture is smooth. It is a diet breaker that is worth it. I also love anything on their menu that has lettuce and tomato because their produce is the tastiest around. I think it is home grown. I generally get the club or the BLT, because their bacon is really yummy as well. Their hamburger is also great quality. If you are a vegetarian they also have wonderful meatless dishes. The chocolate pecan pie is one of the best desserts ever!Any breakfast item is a winner as well. Basically e verything on their menu is great. Pros: the best queso, fresh produce, high quality meat more

Kerbey Queso is and forever will be my definition of good Tex-Mex queso...I have since moved from Austin but still dream of these gooey bowls of goodness. Oh, and the apple whole wheat pancakes are also stellar. more