Magnolia Cafe

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2304 Lake Austin Blvd, Austin, TX 78703-4546
Austin, TX 78703

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(512) 478-8645
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Magnolia Cafe - Austin, TX
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Best

Got turned around near mopac (at rush hour -- heaven forbid). Ended up in stand-still traffic for so long that we decided to exit the highway. Saw The Magnolia Cafe and wanted to ...

Worst

We went to Magnolia's on Sunday around 12:30ish. My boyfriend and I were seated at the counter, and we ordered pancakes and oj to go at 1:00 pm. We received a bill and paid at 1:1...

What a great place! 9/7/2006

They have one of the most creative uses of space at this restaurant. We came across a little bit of a wait, but I must say it was well worth it. Their staff is kept busy, but they're still friendly and on top of your order. You can't be a place that serves breakfast all day either. Pros: Breakfast all day Cons: Tight spaces between tables more
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Not Impressed At All 7/30/2006

We ate at Magnolia b/c it was recommended as one of the best places to go in Austin. The restaurant does have that ""Austiny"" feel, but everything else was way below par. The food was not good at all - bland and boring. The waitstaff was not polite and seemed rushed even though there was no crowd. We were disappointed with the appetizer and the main dish - I recommend NOT wasting your time or money here. If you looking for something with that Austin feel, go to Kirbey Lane instead. Cons: Everything About this Place more
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Give it a try! 5/14/2006

The best in Austin, where different social classes come together to feed and be fed...The food is always great, and the best part--No deep-fryer!!! Everything is grilled to excellence and the staff are all clean and cute! If you have a problem there, you are the one in a million, because they aim to please! The cooks are well-seasoned, and love what they do. The owner's classic old school Austin, and still shows up for dinner! It is a place to take your patience, as any hopping little joint in town, and well worth the wait! Pros: healthy food, good service, no deep-fryer Cons: parking in the rain, latenite =customers more
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Not all that great!! 1/3/2006

On News Years Eve my best friend and I decided to go after reading the reviews.. MISTAKE! Although the prices were good, the food was beneath worth the $20 we spent. It was sort of like eating inside of a break room of a thrift shop, and the music was far from relaxing. I ordered a hamburger with homade ""fries""...but they were'nt exactly fries, they were like roasted potatoes seasoned very akwardly, my friend ordered the chiken fajitas.. the beans were jet black and the rice was dry and weird. The place is umm.. DIFFERENT, if your into that kinda thing, go for it, but if your more into ""normal"" dinning, don't bother! Pros: Cheap, 24 hrs Cons: Food , Atmosphere more
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A sparkling gem 8/7/2005

The wife and I eat here every time we visit Austin. The last week of July we ate there twice in as many days because what the Magnolia does is special. The food is very fresh and simply creative. Voodoo spice burgers? Gingerbread pancakes? Catfish tacos? The waitstaff is not populated by bubbleheaded psychology majors still angry about not getting that record store job, but are instead concerned and menu-savvy folks. Sometimes you have to wait to get in- big deal. It is that good. And to someone who knew Austin pre-6th Street, the Magnolia on Lake Austin reminds what Austin was and still is in memory. Pros: waitstaff, food, prices Cons: parking more
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A refreshing change! 8/1/2005

This has got to be one of the best restaurants that I have been to in a very long time. It is so nice to find a friendly restaurant offering creative healthy and vegetarian dishes with fresh ingredients. Other restaurants should really take a cue from Magnolia's. The crowd is always very eclectic and the waitstaff is friendly and laid back. Go here...no matter what your tastes are, you will not be dissapointed! I can't say enough good things about this place, I only wish that I lived closer! more
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Hands down the best 4/20/2003

What can I say, the mag is the best restaurant I've been to in a long time. The food is great, the staff is usually extraordinary, and it's one of those restaurants I can bring my posse and my mom, and they both like it. There is a wait often, but it either gives to time to catch up with the diners you are with, or (if you're at the south location), time to shop next door at Prima Dora, an eclectic gift store owned by the owners of the mag. There is a PA system so you hear when your name is called while shopping. Brilliant! While there, you might also rub elbows with stars, as I've done quite frequently Pros: Everyone loves it!, Eclectic/different, great food Cons: crowded more
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wonderful 3/7/2003

they have vegitain items as well as meat and my whole family(very picky family by the way) loves this place and it is SO austin Pros: inexpensive, super duper staff, large menu Cons: small parking area more
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Great Food at Magnolia 1/16/2003

Excellent breakfasts. Homefries are the best. I like the breakfast specials. Pros: Variety, 24 Hrs. open, Great Food Cons: Prices a little high, parking tough more
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MMMMM!! Good! 1/14/2003

I love Magnolia cafe!! The atmosphere is relaxed! The staff is always nice! My favorite are the the Love Veggies! Highly recommend it! Their pancakes are to die for...Gingerbread pancakes with butter and syrup can easily be a dessert. more
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Best pancakes in America 1/6/2003

Whenever I travel I go though Magnolia pancake withdrawal. No one makes 'em like these guys. My regular order (which is hard to get in other parts of the world) is whole wheat pancakes with bananas and pecans. Yum! If you order an omlette definitely choose the pancake option (I think if you get just one -which is plenty- it counts as an even substitute for the other sides instead of an upcharge, and it's plenty of food.) If you don't want a whole omlette I order one of the above-mentioned pancakes and a veggie taco (Excellent) or, a three alarm taco if you like heat. I've been less impressed with non-breakfast foods except for their mud and landscapes which are unique and delicious. Pros: An Austin original, Regular funky art, Useful bulletin board Cons: long wait for brunch more
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Catchy Title 11/25/2002

Mag's is an Austin landmark . . . There is a reason why. Pros: fairly inexpensive, good food, relaxed atmosphere more
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pancakes 9/22/2002

I really enjoyed the gingerbread pancakes. I haven""t had anything like them. more
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YUMMMMM! 8/28/2002

This is the place to go after a night on the town. Good coffee and everything else. But it does get crowded. Cons: gets crowded more
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Excellent Breakfasts 8/18/2002

On a lazy Saturday morning in early August my girlfriend and I decided to have a nice breakfast here. She had been here before and was absolutely enamored with their eggs Florentine. I wasn't sure what I was having, but I was hungry for something delicious. I was not disappointed. When we got there, I realized we werent the only ones with the same idea. The waiting wasnt too long (15 min) and the complementary coffee while we waited was nice. To start with, we had the Neptune ($3.95) appetizer, which was fantastic. She had her eggs while I decided to try the Eggs Benedict special ($7.50 ea.). All of the food was great, the crowed was filled with typical hip Austinites, and the service was actually pretty good. All this food and 2 cups of coffee ($1.35 ea) totaled $23.44. An overall great value for the portions and quality. Pros: free coffee, competent service, good parking Cons: Pierced-up waitresses, small waiting area more
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First Stop 8/14/2002

First place I head for when I get to Austin. Love those gingerbread pancakes. more
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Good, fresh, hot food 24 hours a day 8/11/2002

Ambience is great but you can't eat it. The reason to go to Magnolia is the food. My preference is the south Congress location. I don't understand why that other popular place is so crowded. When I was there the service was poor, the food was cold and it was crowded. more
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late night carbohydrates 8/9/2002

This place is great. I always go after a night out, and there's never a huge wait. Plus, the staff is always friendly, even at 2:30 am! more
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Four Stars 8/8/2002

Best Omelet in town and the bacon is cooked to perfection. more
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Consistently good 7/22/2002

Magnolia Cafe (MC) on South Congress is consistently good food and good service and is my favorite 24-hour Austin eatery. The location on Lake Austin Blvd is a bit more random depending on what the staff is into out back, but eveyone is nice and the food is always good. Breakfest foods rank among my favorites at MC but I am often lulled away by the Carne Queso and fine selection of Tex-Mex and sandwiches. Avoid the home fries unless you're into boiled potatoes. Pros: location, open 24 hours, ecletic clientele Cons: lack of good fries, crowded, ecletic clientele more
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Editorial

  • In Short
    Magnolia harks back to the days of old Austin, with a fiercely independent spirit that no amount of high-tech growth can squelch. Relaxed and comfortable, the cafe features...

  • 6/21/2006 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: Monday To Sunday From 12:00 AM To 12:00 AM
  • Payments: Master Card, Visa, American Express
  • Neighborhoods: West Austin, General West Austin
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