Counter Cafe on North Lamar in Austin has been a city breakfast and lunch institution since it opened, serving the kind of scratch-made diner classics and cafe plates that earn an Austin neighborhood restaurant its loyal following in a city where the breakfast scene is one of the most competitive in the country. It appeared in Season 14, Episode 5 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, “Big Time Flavor,” which aired April 30, 2012. Guy Fieri found an Austin cafe kitchen doing breakfast from scratch with the creative energy and quality that earns a counter-seating diner its destination reputation among regulars who have no shortage of morning options.
Quick Facts
Restaurant: Counter Cafe
City: Austin, Texas
Cuisine: Cafe / Breakfast Diner
DDD Season: 14
DDD Episode: 5
Episode Title: Big Time Flavor
Original Air Date: April 30, 2012
Address: 626 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin, TX 78703
Phone: 512-708-8800
Website: https://www.countercafe.com
Status: Open
What to Eat
The Counter Burger — a scratch-made beef patty with creative house toppings — is the lunch item that earns Counter Cafe its reputation beyond the breakfast crowd. The Breakfast Tacos on house-made tortillas with eggs, chorizo, and fresh salsa are the Austin morning staple done with the quality that the city demands. The House-Made Biscuits with butter and jam are the morning item worth arriving early for before they sell out. The Migas with scrambled eggs, crispy tortilla strips, peppers, and cheese are the Tex-Mex breakfast classic that earns its own devoted following. Find an Austin hotel on Travelocity.
Plan Your Visit
Check the website for current hours. Weekend lines form early — arriving before 9:00 AM is recommended.
Address: 626 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin, TX 78703
Phone: 512-708-8800
Website: https://www.countercafe.com
Status: Open
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Counter Cafe appeared in Season 14, Episode 5 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, “Big Time Flavor,” originally aired April 30, 2012.