Magnolia Cafe South

American · Sunday Brunch · Austin, TX

3.8 (2,007 · Yelp ) ·$$ ·American · Sunday Brunch ·

About

Since 1994, Magnolia Cafe South has been serving late-night comfort food under the famous excuse that they "lost their keys." The kitchen hums 24 hours a day, so you can get breakfast tacos at any hour. The vibe is low-key and welcoming, a mix of students, night owls, and hungover brunchers.

Sunday brunch is the busiest time, but the queue moves fast. The no-frills interior keeps the focus on the food: hearty omelets, giant pancakes, and milkshakes. For a post-meal stroll, Bouldin Creek Coffeehouse is just a short walk away for another round of caffeine.

Features

  • 24/7 hours every day of the week
  • Famous breakfast tacos and pancakes
  • Longstanding Austin institution since 1979

Cuisine

AmericanSunday Brunch
3.8

What people say

Rated from 2,007 reviews. 19 community ratings. View this venue on Yelp

From the community

Had a lovely dinner with delicious food and excellent service. A shoutout to someone on staff!

A visitor · Over a year ago

“Excellent”

Staff were friendly and the food was excellent.

A guest · Over a year ago

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Magnolia Cafe South take reservations? +

Reservations are not available; it's first-come, first-served.

What type of cuisine is served? +

American comfort food with a focus on breakfast and brunch classics.

What are the hours? +

Open 24/7: Monday 12:05am-12am, Tuesday-Thursday 7am-12am, and Friday-Sunday overnight (12am-12am).

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