Magnolia Cafe

"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

"This classically Austin diner is famous for giant pancakes (try the gingerbread) and Mag Mud, an epic four-layer queso dip. Expect wait times for weekend brunch. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services." - Erin Russell

"Although the lauded Bouldin Creek diner is no longer open 24/6, it still serves up daily day-long breakfast with pancakes, breakfast tacos, and all sorts of egg dishes. Takeout orders can be placed online or in person; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services." - Nadia Chaudhury