Magnolia Cafe

"Although the classic South Congress diner is no longer open 24/7, it still serves breakfast daily until closing time at midnight. There are giant pancakes (including the much-craved gingerbread rendition), a croissant breakfast sandwich, and so many omelets. Dine inside, outside on the patio, or order food to-go online." - Erin Russell

"Magnolia might not stay open 24 hours like it used to, but this diner is still a reliable spot to grab brunch or a meal after an afternoon strolling around South Congress. They embrace the “breakfast anytime” motto with an enormous menu that spans migas, burgers, pancakes, and just about everything in between. In keeping with that mentality, it’s a casual place where you shouldn’t (and can’t) worry about making reservations days or weeks in advance." - nicolai mccrary, matthew jacobs

"An Austin classic since 1979, this diner dishes out family-friendly breakfast and hangover-curing fare. The Mag Mud, a dip with black beans, queso, avocado, and pico de gallo, is a must. Though it’s no longer open 24 hours, diners have until midnight daily to grab those life-changing gingerbread pancakes in the dining room, on the patio, or to-go." - Erin Russell, Nadia Chaudhury

"About as Old Austin as it gets, Magnolia Cafe adopts the “breakfast anytime” motto with an enormous Tex-Mex/classic diner menu that spans from sandwiches to migas to burgers to enchiladas to omelets and everything in between. An Austin institution, Magnolia Cafe might not be open 24 hours like it used to—the restaurant closes at 10pm these days—and we miss the original location on Lake Austin Boulevard, but the remaining outpost on South Congress is just as dependable. " - nicolai mccrary, raphael brion

"Their “breakfast anytime” motto pretty much says it all, but the food and always-homey feel is what really seals the deal at Magnolia Cafe. You could come here every day for a month and probably not get sick of your options here—but our go-to is always a breakfast taco and a pancake. Or the huevos. Or the love migas. " - raphael brion, nicolai mccrary, matthew jacobs