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    Bouldin Creek Cafe

    4.5 (3.1k reviews)
    ModerateVegetarian, Cafes, Vegan
    Open 8:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise

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    Taylor W.

    As always - this place hits. The service alone is really nice and I find myself debating on what to get for way too long. The selection of food and drinks is fair. The taste of the sandwich was divine and the appetizers are good too! Will be coming back.

    Kool Hummus sandwich with sesame slaw, potato leak omelette
    Erin B.

    The employees always dress fun and give off cool energy - my girlfriend and I always joke that we feel we're at the Planet from the L Word when we come. Breakfast all day and everything I've had to order over the years has always been great. Even if you're not vegetarian, you won't be missing out!

    Big Tarzan Salad
    Marianne L.

    If you want highly flavorful vegan/vegetarian dishes, Bouldin Creek is the place to go. They also make a great drink, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. The portions are large and reasonably priced. The servers are well informed and can guide you with ease. They add a 20% surcharge, but are transparent about it from the start. I like the old school Austin funky vibe of the restaurant. Parking could be better, but that's to be expected for the location.

    Fajitas
    Anisya N.

    Ambiance is very much Austin- it's quirky, eclectic and very fun! Expect to wait, we had to for about 40 minutes on a Saturday but you can roam local shops. Our server was so sweet and attentive throughout our entire meal and food comes out fast. Favorites were their chipotle pecan pesto- a must try! I enjoyed my fajitas as well, they were grilled and seasoned to perfection. Good spot for some vegan brunch!

    Veggie omelette with wheat toast and tomato slices
    katie

    I really liked this place! Perfect for vegetarians/vegans. I am not either but still loved it. The service was awesome, everyone was so happy which just boosts the mood. I got the potato omelet and I'd highly recommend it. The blueberry cornbread is not very sweet, just feel like I need to put that out there.

    Rianna R.

    This was our only must-stop place to eat during a brief trip through Austin, and it did not disappoint. I had a hard time deciding what to get off the menu since everything looked so good, and everything on the menu can be made vegan. We both loved our food and maybe even more so the ethos and the incredible service. Make it a point when you go to spend sometime walking around the neighborhood and checking out some of the local businesses and architecture.

    bulgogi bowl
    Rachel B.

    This chaotically busy little cafe served up some really good flavors on a Friday evening! There is some open seating at long tables and at the bar along with tables throughout the restaurant. I ordered a bulgogi bowl and a chagaccino. Both were surprisingly full of flavor and very fun to eat/drink. The chagaccino (no caffeine) was not too far off of a latte in flavor. The bulgogi bowl was spicier than I expected but very delicious. If you're in the area an want something fresh, I would highly recommend this place.

    hummus
    Aruni G.

    We had a nice time gathering with family friends at Bouldin Creek for dinner this past weekend. They don't take reservations so you have to hope you'll get seated in time. We had a large group of 10 people and one of the people put our name on the list when they arrived and were told it would be about 30 min...and hour or so later we were finally seated. The large group before us took extra time to finish and leave the table even after a few gentle nudges from the wait staff. The food was great and our waiter offered us a free guacamole for the long wait time hassle which was nice as we were pretty hungry by the time we sat down! They also offered to take our drink orders while we were waiting so they would be ready when we got seated, which was thoughtful. Overall a good experience and would love it if one day they took reservations as I know every time I've been there for brunch in the past, there has been a long wait.

    It's a chalupa!
    Stephanie K.

    Whether I'm trying vegan, vegetarian, or just having breakfast all day, I love me some Bouldin Creek Cafe. They have my favorite hummus, new found CHALUPA (bet - it's cheap, healthy, AND delicious), and oatmeal cream pie. Three things to keep me coming back, aside from their local-loving vibes, equitable payment practices, and easy parking for indoor/outdoor seating. It's home-base for the SoFi souls.

    Lisa's Bowl
    Lauren W.

    Really great vegetarian options! We had the Veggie Royale and Lisa's Bowl. Both were really good. Patio was large and dog-friendly, and service was great!

    Steve C.

    Bouldin Creek Cafe has an extensive menu filled with creative, freshly made, and tasty items. You can choose between vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. We tried the grilled blueberry cornbread, it was hearty and delicious. The potato leek omelet was very good with refried black beans and potato hash. The breakfast scramwich was very good. Also, the massaman jackfruit curry was quite good - it would definitely get it again. The great yumpkin late (it was October) and matcha late was very good. Also try the spicy pesto, made with chipolte and pecans and served with ciabatta wedges, just delicious and not a dish you find in many spots. The Bouldin Creek Cafe is Austin ground central - the look and feel of the cafe, the servers, the food, it's all a great, homey, local vibe. All our servers were super nice and attentive.

    Chilaquiles
    Himadri G.

    This place is a true replica and long time icon of Austin. I came for brunch and enjoyed chilaquiles. They had great drinks and portion sizes. The waiters were nice and the amount of seating is plenty. We enjoyed our brunch outdoors that day. I'm usually a bit uncertain about full vegan / vegetarian places but this place looks like it's done it right and made it homely. I'll be back to try a few more dishes!

    Eileen O.

    Walking away from Boudin Creek Cafe, we were super surprised at how delicious the food was!! We ordered the Egg Potato Leek Omelet, Tofu Neal Taco, and Blueberry Cornbread. Starting off with the coconut water, it was so refreshing, just what we needed on a hot summer day. The main star of the show was the Egg Potato Leek Omelet!! It was cooked to perfection and the salad that came along side with it was dressed perfectly. The orangey vinaigrette paired so well with the salad. We also tried their famous Blueberry Cornbread, but that was less impressive. Note: There is a 20% Fair Wage Surcharge to every bill.

    Zucchini migas, potato and leek omelette, golden oats, blueberry cornbread

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    2 months ago

    The food was amazing. It was a bit of a wait, but totally worth it. The staff was very polite and corteous.

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    13 days ago

    This place is Super Cool! The Barista's are Artiste's not only at making your coffee but the last touch of Art is Insane!!! What a Treat!!!

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    Leslie M.

    I am really happy you enjoyed your visit!

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    The food was delicious. The scrambled eggs were melt in your mouth. The blueberry corn cake was sinfully delicious. Must try in Austin.

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    Quick and reasonably priced. The veggies were great. Terrific specials. Sauces were really good. Waitress great.

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    Ask the Community - Bouldin Creek Cafe

    How are they re: gluten free options?

    yes their are. it is a small kitchen so there is some risk but as someone who works there I know there has never been an issue that I know of. lots of gluten fee folks dine there.

    Dogs allowed on patio?

    They are allowed :)

    Is the live wait time active? And is seating on a first come first seated basis?

    Yes, the live wait time is accurate. I always get on the waitlist with Yelp and check in when I get there.

    Do you generally need reservations (if they take them)/what's a normal weekend wait for lunch?

    No reservations, just a waitlist you can check into online

    Are there Vegan pancakes?

    Yes they have vegan pancakes...EDIT!!! Terry is right there is NO vegan pancakes here. I confused this place with another breakfast place I went to. Try there vegan cornbread. It was excellent.

    Does anyone know if they are open for Easter?

    Yes

    Do they offer breakfast all day?

    Yes they do and it's delicious!!

    Hours on website say it doesn't open until 5pm Sunday. Is that right?

    Hours are 7a to midnight M-F and 8-midnight sat and Sun.

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    3.6(231 reviews)
    1.5 miMarket District, Downtown
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    Environment friendliness - doesn't have BYO / Personal cup…read morediscount - doesn't have separate trash and recycle bins Pros - has tons of tall seats inside and around the bar - nice interior design / decoration / lighting to hit an upscale vibe - plenty of seats in various setting - easily can accommodate large groups, events - wifi (details below) and 4 restrooms - has some seating on the back to enjoy during nice weather Happy Hour: - Tue - Sat: 5-7pm - Mon: All day (in addition, Martini Monday 3pm - close ) - Sat - Sun: $5 Mimosa Cons - No validated parking, park on street or paid garage Nearby street parking Zone, PayATX# 39254 WiFi SSID: CodependentGuest Password: Codependent

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    3.9(613 reviews)
    1.7 mi
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    Better half is such a cool concept in a great part of town. It's got a nice outdoors space, and a…read moresmall indoor space if you're lucky enough to be able to grab. We went for brunch and cocktails. I don't know if the person was having a bad day or what, but the person taking our order was quite rude. Not just to us, but to others lined up as well. The food was solid. I got the breakfast sandwich and one of the frozen cocktails. Probably wouldn't do the same drink again, but next time will definitely be trying one of the coffee cocktails.

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