OMG. Where do I even start? First of all, this place is SUPER cute. LOVe the decor, the gold ceiling, the disco ball. The food? AH MAZ ING. Service? Impeccable. We shared the: fried rice, the pastrami sandwich and the french toast. All were good. The fried rice? TO DIE FOR!!! The sandwich was great, the toast was very good but paled in comparison to the fried rice. Can't wait to return to try the rest of the menu!!! You've got my heart, Day Maker!! read more

Great atmosphere! The food was good. I had the buttermilk pancake stack (2 large pancakes) and the avocado toast. Because it was Veterans Day, they had a special menu for Veterans to get a free meal. The meals were legit, not just a "free piece of toast with a cup of black coffee" kind of deal. The staff were really welcoming as well. read more

The red eye coffee is awesome. Also the CLASSIC BUTTERMILK STACK is on point. The service is a true austin vibe with an upbeat feel good playlist and natural light hotspot for the true Day maker jump start goodness. read more

Great overall experience. Love the ambience and the booth was very comfortable. Our servicer was very friendly, knowledgeable about the menu and service was perfectly paced. Of our food the chicken and waffles and bread pudding French toast were standouts. Coffee 5 stars from coffee snobs! The avocado toast could have used a bit more seasoning and it would have been nice for the bread to be more toasted. The poached egg was perfect. We didn't care for the Caesar salad, the greens were a bit wilted and it had a very strong anchovy flavor. Overall we had a fantastic experience and will definitely return regularly. read more

I love this new brunch place. Love the atmosphere, service was great. Had the quiche and hot tea and it hit the spot. Had some leftovers and it was just as good. Love anything JJack Allen associated. Make sure to go on website and put your name on the wait list. We went before 10:30 on a Sunday and had no problem but by the time we finished, it was packed. They're gonna be HOT with SXSW and ACL plus all the other Austin Events that happens in the Spring and Summer. read more

I came in before 1pm and no wait which is a huge plus! Ordered the chicken & waffles and it was delicious! I wanted more of the sauce that came on the chicken. read more

Day Maker Half Day Cafe - Chicken & Waffles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Austin, Texas

Checked this place out on a Thursday morning while in town for business. There was no wait sat at the bar. Kitchen special sounded good. Decent food, the side of cheesy potato cake is something new and delicious. Had both the Bloody Mary and Maria Verde.... I would skip the Maria verde next time but their bloody Mary's are top notch. read more

Day Maker Half Day Cafe - Steak and egg enchilada - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Austin, Texas

I got the gluten sensitive waffles, bacon, hash browns, and an oat milk lavender latte. The latte was great! The waitress was great and attentive. Truthfully I didn't love the waffles- they had a bit of a sourdough taste which just isn't my favorite! Important note: there are not many vegan options if that is a diet you follow! They do not have an egg alternative such as a tofu scramble. Maybe that's something they will explore in the future! read more

So yummy, great service, and cute atmosphere. The wait time was a little long but we went Saturday at brunch so that was expected. Will def call ahead to get on the waitlist next time. The coffee was your typical iced latte, but still pretty good! Would definitely recommend this brunch spot. read more

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Get the quesadilla and make sure to try the maple bacon fritters. The food was all excellent, right temperature, and very filling. Staff was great, friendly and the restaurant is brightly decorated. Highly recommend the Teddy Graham latte! read more

Really solid brunch place. Wait time is so long though and food is delicious. A wide variety of breakfast food is available with some unique drinks. The decor is cute and somewhat eclectic. read more

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This spot was suggested for a birthday brunch and boy oh boy am I glad we went. I highly recommend adding your name to the waitlist....so much easier. We had a party of 6 (with a baby) and although space is limited...the waitstaff knew how to maneuver the tables and they maneuvered well. Great bar items, Bloody Mary was spectacular, a variety of Mimosas including a blueberry lemon flavored, very good and not too sweet. We ordered a Carafe of Mimosas, great idea. We also ordered the Biscuits and Gravy and the Churro pancakes for the table to share, wow both were really good. I had the Huevos Rancheros, very good and very messy! Two at our table ordered the Chorizo Benny and said it was very spicy chorizo flavored forward. I did not try that dish but wish I had. The place is loud when it's packed, and it was packed for a Sunday at 11:00 A.M. We had excellent service, no complaints there. read more

Day Maker Half Day Cafe - Huevos Rancheros, yummy - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Really enjoyed the chorizo Benny, Dirty queso, and a fork and knife, cinnamon roll! This place is fantastic. I love the service! Also got a bag of DayMaker coffee beans on the way out, Fantastic taste. I drink my coffee without milk or cream. Great for meetings and drinks afterwards. read more

Hostess/service (only) I was so discouraged and insulted by the hostess (brunette in her young 20s with the fake lashes working the brunch shift). - It was a Sunday during a brunch rush. When I asked her if she had a bar seat for a table of 1, she told me the "the wait for the table is 2 hours." I asked her if the bar was a first-come, first -serve basis. She answered yes. I then asked her how many people were waiting for the bar, and she said there were about 3-4 people waiting for the bar. Seriously?! As you can see, she clearly didn't know what I was asking for, nor had any empathy/level of customer service. She also had the biggest attitude. I would've waited even an hour for the bar seat by getting coffee, but because I was so turned off by this young, self-absorbed and ungrateful hostess probably in college/out of college, I left immediately. It's a bummer because I'm a regular, and really love this place. Management should train this young brunette lady on the meaning of customer service, and basics and the level of hostessing of an excellent restaurant. Hostesses are the face of the brand/restaurant, unfortunately. Bear in mind, she gave me the biggest I absolutely love this place, but I had to post this comment, to bring awareness and training request to Day Maker. read more

I liked this place. Staff was super friendly. Made it feel like I was in a small town diner and they were also pretty knowledgeable about their offerings. This was clearly an old ihop and was a bit noisy inside mainly due to the amount of people there but overall it was comfortable and actually kind of cool how they even have a coffee shop right inside. Lastly, the food. Good stuff. Everything from the smash burger, to the toast and lox, and the traditional breakfast with a side pancake. It was all actually very very good. Too bad they are only open half days because I think they would do well if they were open longer. read more

Friend and I had lunch here on Thursday ahead of the July 4th weekend. Great service / amazing and super kind staff. Delicious and strong drinks. Friend had the veggie frittata and it was pretty good. BEWARE OF THE LOX TOAST. To be fair I should've asked more questions but I was expecting bagel-style lox, like the thinly sliced smoky lox. That is not what is on this toast. It's served with 1 inch thick chunks of cold salmon that has a really slimy texture. It honestly tastes like sashimi or poke/I couldn't taste that it was cured or smoked at all. I couldn't take a picture because I was getting nauseous the longer I looked at it. Stick to nervous Charlie's for a lox toast/bagel fix! Will come back to try something else though because the vibe is good and the staff is great. read more

Food was really good! Staff were really nice and friendly. Inside of the restaurant had a cool vibe. read more

Day Maker Half Day Cafe - Day maker classic - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Austin, Texas

The vibe is sunny and fun. Food was great! Service was friendly and fast! We will definitely be back!

Overall a 7/10 food was not bad. The sauce tasted very homemade and they made our eggs exactly the way we liked them . I'd say they should be a little more generous with the sour cream and cheese ours unfortunately had very little . Very filling and I ordered a Dr pepper but it tasted very watered down our server didn't provide any refills so I'd say that was the only thing they could work on. read more

Day Maker Half Day Cafe - Enchiladas - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Holy wow! This place was amazing. I got the Chorizo Benedict and it was everything I wanted! GET ON THE WAIT LIST!! We did and it made the expertise so much smoother. ALL staff was so polite and friendly, Highly recommend read more

Checked it out on a Saturday. It was buzzy but not TOO busy, only had to wait 5-10 minutes for a table during prime brunch time which is definitely not bad. The space is bright and cheerful, and the menu has a little bit of everything (but also not too much) so if you come with a group I think everyone would be able to find something they liked. There's also a little walk up coffee window just inside if you're just there to grab a quick coffee/pastry. We tried: Churro pancakes Lone star hash Chicken fried steak The churro pancakes came out first. They came out almost...suspiciously fast? Pretty sure the pancakes were already made and just topped with the "churro toppings". They definitely were not made to order. This was a miss for me. It was covered in granulated sugar and TONS of straight up raw cinnamon. It was just too heavy handed with the cinnamon which dominated everything. That plus the pancakes basically being room temp made for a pretty disappointing dish. The hash was and the CFS thankfully were great. The hash was probably my favorite...everything in it was just the right proportion and mixed together made for a super tasty bite. The CFS was also excellent, well-seasoned, cooked well (not too tough) and the gravy was well made. Both dishes have hash browns (as a component of the hash and as a side on the CFS) and these were excellent. I feel like a lot of places just kind of phone these in but these were cooked crispy (as they should be)!) Server was super friendly and enthusiastic. Prices were not too bad either. I'd definitely come back. Based on my first experience I'd stick with the savory dishes, but maybe I'll try a waffle or something next time. Certainly worth your time if you're a fan of breakfast/brunch. read more

This place is amazing!! Ive passed it for a while and decided to stop in for my bfs bday brunch!! He loved it! Service was phenomenal! Our server was andrea and she was the absolute sweetest! We got the chicken and waffles, smash burger and queso! The blueberry lemon mimosa is a must! The blueberries are muddled fresh and it was soo good!! Will be back for sure!! read more

Day Maker Half Day Cafe - Hot honey buffalo chicken and bacon waffles!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Austin, Texas

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We had a reservation but didn't get a take til 30 min after our reservation. Food was good but service was slow.

Pretty good, good menu lunch and breakfast yum yum yum yum yum yum yum yum how many more characters do I need?

We got passed up on the waitlist by several parties with a poor explanation as to why. It's the loudest restaurant I've ever been to for brunch. Our waitress was shouting at us just to cut through the environment. The only thing going for this place is the parking lot. read more

Day Maker Half Day Cafe is an adorable girly pink cafe. I went with a friend to set up camp and work on our laptops while enjoying a delicious beverage. The vibes are immaculate - however I wouldn't necessarily work from there every day. Instead, I would love to go back for a girl time brunch! The food looks delicious. The staff was also wonderful! Shoutout to Savannah behind the bar and Brooke who answered the phone - y'all were so kind! read more

Day Maker Half Day Cafe - Matcha and Iced Vanilla-Cinnamon Latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Austin, Texas

Trendy new brunch spot very on brand with the Austin vibe. We arrived at 8:30 on a Saturday and sat immediately. Service was great and everyone was very friendly! Blueberry Lemon Mimosa was fresh. We split the cinnamon roll and it was massive!! But not too heavy. I had the day maker classic with a biscuit (probably my favorite item so flaky and buttery). My boyfriend had the Everything Burrito (sadly not pictured) and it was SO GOOD! Very hearty portions for sure, he ate the whole thing. All in all great neighborhood brunch spot and we're happy to go back to try other things on the menu read more

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This place is cute, but not cute enough to make up for the terrible food. Our party ordered the biscuits and gravy, regular breakfast (eggs bacon toast) and a steak bowl. The biscuits were just ok, the breakfast was ice cold and unseasoned, and the steak bowl was dry and bland. We are fans of Jack Allen's and so expected good food, but this isn't it. I've had better breakfast at Jim's Diner with no hour long wait. We won't be back. read more

The place is awesome. The service is awesome. The food is good? We ordered a lot of stuff and agreed none of it was craveable or special, but it was.... Good. We'll be back for sure but we won't be raving to people about it. Hopefully they up their recipe game. Need more seasoning and flavor to put this place where it should be. read more

June 7. 9:00 am On the phone with hostess advised to Join waiting list for arrival at 11:30. Done We arrived at 11, waited aover an hour to be seated. Service is good. Food is spicy. What impressed me the most was watching the manager working alongside his team. Checking with customers, bussing tables or taking food to customers. This is a very rare situation. Other restaurants we've visited management is usually standing around. read more

Terrific food and great service! The cinnamon roll was amazing! It's served in a cast iron skillet.

Day Maker was worth it! I've been seeing reviews and videos lately, it absolutely lived up to the expectation! Service was great! Everyone was so friendly and made great recommendations. Food, drinks and coffee 10/10! read more

Will always return to Jack Allen's and Salt Traders but not to Day Maker. On the plus sides, the service and online reservation system are excellent with no wait! The coffee was delish and they have a coffee bar at the front with efficient to go orders and generous complimentary to-go options after the meal for any ordered coffee, tea, or water (and maybe other drinks as well). Did not order alcohol this time. The biggest turnoff was the noise on a Saturday morn - the place was full and it was painfully loud even with earplugs. Paid $18 for a tiny reuben with minimal meat and overcooked fries that would have cost $8 to make at home. Overall, just a day breaker for me, sad to say. read more

We were looking for a new spot to try for breakast and found this place. It had a cool vibe inside and an interesting and thoughtful menu. We had an amazing server named June. We are definitely going to hit this up again. read more

This place is such a vibe, a great place to grab brunch with the girls. The lattes were amazing, she migas breakfast was delish (on the smaller side so great is you're not too hungry) and the server as well as the manager were very friendly which was the cherry on top of the experience read more

Disappointing. As fans of Jack Allen's we were excited to try Day Maker. Unfortunately we were quite disappointed. To begin with, my order of an americano was simply a cup of coffee. I thought the waitress had made an error, but my bill stated otherwise. Maybe an americano here is only a cup of coffee? Our appetizer of biscuits and gravy took a very long time to come out. ( Note: we visited on a Friday morning around 8 AM. We were one of six tables in the establishment). Not only was the plate visibly unappealing, the biscuits were raw in the center. Both the waitress and manager apologized and we were offered a complimentary dessert at the conclusion of our meal. Unfortunately this experience did not improve. My guest ordered the steak and eggs and I the classic benny, both were cooked but the flavors were mediocre. The seasoning of the steak and eggs was spicy hot but not spicy flavorful. My guest described it as "very bland". The classic benny had an exorbitant amount of onion jam which overpowered any of the other flavors. The free banana wafter pudding dessert was the highlight of the meal. Although we appreciated the outgoing service and the managers willingness to remedy the biscuit debacle, we will not be returning nor recommending Day Maker. read more

Belgian Waffle and rise and shine Sammy was amazing The coffee is also amazing. The server was nice and friendly. Overall 10/10 read more

My hashbrowns smelled so funky, as if it was cooked with some sort of meat. The service was great though.

Never been to a brunch spot like this before and we loved it!! I would definitely go back. it was the cutest place with a unique drink menu & super good food read more

We tried the Crab Benny and smash burger. The crab cake was mediocre, poached eggs were good, but frieze lettuce topping was bitter. Arugula would have been a much better greens choice on this Benedict. The burger was two thin patties, poached egg, cheese and thousand island-like dressing. It was a messy eat, with no bacon jam, or anything else special. If you are looking for a full bar at breakfast, this might be your spot. It's a loud room. read more