Amazing French Fries. Very good hamburger. Limited menu. 1 guy seemed to be the cook, waiter, server & head bottle washer. Disposable utensils. Best French Fries I've had anywhere on a LONG time. Home cut, perfectly prepared. read more

What a sad place. Dank, dirty, run-down, but with so much potential as as good weird instead of... well, it's not good weird, just decrepit, blighted, a testament to neglect and decline. The barman/proprietor Viktor was pouring booze from what appeared to be a generic bottle into a name brand one, and after a couple repeated shouted questions - the guy seemed deaf as one of the old posts in the creaky building - I wandered out of the bar and into the cafe/kitchen area. ... and promptly wandered right the hell out. There's no way I'd eat anything out of that kitchen. Absolutely not. Just gross and sad. Meanwhile, Viktor had spontaneously launched into a xenophobic maga rant to my wife; I'm guessing the poor thing absorbs AM talk radio all day long and is just full to bursting with it. Naturally, she didn't want to engage, and when she excused herself, he grabbed her hand and kissed it. Threatening? No. Creepy and gross? Absolutely. Awesome potential, in the building anyway, and no doubt some shards of really cool history buried under the dust and dank clutter, but honestly the whole vibe there is the crumbling abode of a bitter old racist trying to hang on as he falls into decay. Like building, like owner. Just... sad. read more

On our trek from Las Vegas to Battle Mountain, NV we decided to stop in Austin at the International Cafe and Bar. We had a burger and fries (only two things on the menu, hamburgers and wings.). The beer was ice cold and the hamburger was the best we had had so far during the first 10 days of our three week trip. The fries are hand cut. Michelle and Vic were very gracious. Thank you for a great dinner! We will have to come back when the renovations are completed! read more

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On this day, International Cafe was a lonely spot on the loneliest road, and only a single employee was working inside, but she was friendly enough, and we couldn't take any more trail mix. It was Cheeseburger Cheeseburger like on SNL, but with none of the diner rush, and Coke instead of Pepsi. If you take a chance here, do bring cash like the handwritten sign on the door directs. Do be prepared to wait if there's a lone employee manning the store (and it looks here on Yelp like it often is). The burger with condiments and lettuce my have come from a Costco sleeve, but the dinner fries it came with were decent. Burger-wise, you could do worse, but with an almost entirely 86'd menu we wish we made that stop back in Eureka. read more

On this day, International Cafe was a lonely spot on the loneliest road, and only a single employee was working inside, but she was friendly enough, and we couldn't take any more trail mix. It was Cheeseburger Cheeseburger like on SNL, but with none of the diner rush, and Coke instead of Pepsi. If you take a chance here, do bring cash like the handwritten sign on the door directs. Do be prepared to wait if there's a lone employee manning the store (and it looks here on Yelp like it often is). The burger with condiments and lettuce my have come from a Costco sleeve, but the dinner fries it came with were decent. Burger-wise, you could do worse, but with an almost entirely 86'd menu we wish we made that stop back in Eureka. read more

International Cafe & Bar - Nothing but burgers. - Cafes Near Me - Austin, Nevada

It's the only place in town on a Sunday. It may look rundown and it's the oldest hotel in Nevada. The owner, originally from Serbia, is working hard to restore the rooms. It's all on him to cook, bartend, and restore the building. He will cook you a burger that is just right and serve it with fresh, handcut fries. Take a little tour of the bar, a true 19th century western antique brought over from Virginia City. Have a drink if you are staying in town. Even if you aren't going to eat, stop in for a cool drink, buy some hot sauce, check out this fascinating landmark. Bring cash. He doesn't take cards. read more

International Cafe & Bar - Front of International Bar & Hotel - Cafes Near Me - Austin, Nevada

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This place is open, review from 3 days ago is not correct. They have new owners, and don't have liquor license yet, but they serve burgers and sandwiches. They are open till 8 pm. read more

This location is closed as of 9/13/25. It was bought by a couple who closed it. Nothing to eat in town except hot dogs at the Owl Club.

Best Hamburger in Austin! Also, it is a very interesting bar area. Has a national historic landmark placard out front, and they have the NV passport stamp to stamp your NV passport books. Stop in and look around. read more

Oh wow....I mean. I feel bad for this place. I actually stopped by here twice on my journey across Route 50 - Loneliest Road in America. Even though I'm giving it 1 star....I genuinely have sympathy for it....in that it could be special if cared for properly. Let me explain... I actually had read that this International Cafe was the place to stop at when driving through the tiny town of Austin, Nevada. Let me clarify to be exact.....Austin is such a small town, literally maybe half a mile long.....I'm not sure if there were any other restaurants in town! Still....my first impression of this place was quite positive. From the outside, well.....the whole town of Austin reminded me of an old fashioned, western and mining - vintage throwback. And The International exuded that essence also. The exterior felt like a Cowboy pub....with lots of antiques and a whole wooden paneling saloon type of vibe. A rustic place to grab a "cold one" and a hearty and homemade meal. When I first visited, I went inside to have my Loneliest Road in America pamphlet stamped signifying that I had arrived and made it through one of the historic stops here in Austin, NV. When I asked for my booklet to be stamped, the woman (I guess the owner) (btw, she had no teeth) seemed disappointed that I wasn't sitting down to eat....yet according to my tourism itinerary, the International was 1 of only 2 recommended stops to get the infamous stamp to complete the Loneliest Road journey. Side fact...when you mail in your pamphlet, the Governor of Nevada sends you an honorary free certificate mentioning that you survived the 400 mile trek across the state. I received mine and it's cool. It's mantled in a plaque on my wall at home. Regardless....when I stopped in around 4pm, there was no one sitting down to eat. It was a ghost place.....and in general the restaurant felt quite creepy. Upon returning on the Loneliest Road and back here in Austin....it was raining outside and I was hungry and thought....you know what....I'll surprise the lady and she'd be appreciative for seeing me again. Btw....this 2nd time around there were cars parked outside the restaurant which made me feel relieved. Inside....the place was crowded. Tables were filled up. I walked through the doors and the other customers told me to just choose a table. Alright....I sat down, quickly glanced at the menu....which was quite basic offering the staples....virtually only hot and cold sandwiches, a soup of the day, a side salad or buffalo wings. That's it. Nothing else except for drinks, beers and cocktails. Here's where I "threw in the proverbial towel", lol.....though I guess it's not so funny. I sat down, and maybe 4 other tables of families were sitting as well. And there was no service! No waitress! No nothing! A few customers mentioned a lady took their order and I guess she was in the back cooking their meal! Otherwise that was it. What a joke. Maybe this place could have used more help.....a cook, a server....and not just the toothless owner handling everything. I mean...I waited like 15 minutes....talked with the other folks next to me conversing about our similar journeys. Ultimately though, no one stepped out from behind the kitchen. It was so weird. I had never experienced anything like it. I assume maybe the owner was not prepared to be bombarded with a few customers on a cool and wet summer evening. Maybe she was in the back killing everyone's meal.....so it could be served fresh?....Alright that's not funny..... So after the 15 minutes, I said no more.....I decided to leave and continue driving finding much better offerings and food further along in Ely at the Silver State Restaurant. Overall....this International Cafe was a complete hole in the wall. If you're desperate and hungry, I guess come here. I'm thankful that I waited to discover a much more reliable and sanitary restaurant along Route 50. read more

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Oh man. This place is truly terrifying! Like creepy AF. I arrived to have breakfast with family who I was meeting there. As I drove down the only street in town, this seemed to be the only place open. So I stopped. The owner I assume, upon approach was... ...acting weird? She asked me, "What do you want!?" in a very hostile manner, and I said "breakfast!" I mean after all it is a cafe right? She goes, "Who's coming for breakfast?" I said, "..my family?" Hesitantly... She goes, "No. We don't have food. Only coffee and baked goods." She said gesturing to a table with homemade cookies. I said, "oh. Ok well may I use the restroom?" It had been a long drive after all. She said yes and pointed down a dark hallway. On the way down the hallway I couldn't find the bathroom because it was so dark, so I turned the light on my phone to find it. I used the restroom and began to walk out. When I walked out into the main dining area, the lady said, "Were you playing Pokémon go?" I said, "No I was using the restroom." She goes, "...and you need a light to use the restroom?" -The audacity- I said, "Yea. It's super dark down there?" She goes, "well do you ever play it?" I responded with a yes because who hadn't? She laughs and goes "haha oooook" as she looked me up and down, literally. NASTY. The customer service is SO BAD. I said, "well...ok then." And walked out. To which she followed me out, and down the walk way until I got in my car. I've never peeled out of a driveway so quickly. I quite literally got 'Texas chainsaw massacre' ... 'Hills have eyes' vibes from this place and it was scary. I'll never go back in there. All the reviews are right, it's the worst place I've ever stepped foot inside of. read more

Food was undercooked and bread was molded. the entire place was dirty. No health department sign visible in any of the windows. Don't waste your time or money. read more

Incredibly interesting historic 1880's(?) building and bar, moved in from Virginia City in real boom town (and bust) style. And good food and drinks, small basic menu. My Bride and I enjoyed it! read more

OK this one star means actually -5 stars! The owner I thought was dressing up as a witch! All the one star comments are actually spot on and were exactly how we experienced this wonderful establishment. We didn't get food either, because I made the mistake walking into it with a mask. I didn't know if she wasn't allowing masks. I actually was afraid to park my car next to the building because I felt it might just fall down and bury my car. Walking in asking if there was food available, The unkempt older women just shouted at me, that the kitchen was closed ( the sign said OPEN at 02 pm) without even saying any other word. I left a bit frightened. Then she followed me out to the porch with a frying pan in her hand. Unfortunately I doubt that the owner of this place will ever read any of this or even the health department of the district. Avoid at all cost!!! I wouldn't even eat food that I bring to the place because of the infiltrating filth, and the doormat is just preventing you from taking dirt out of the place . read more

Love this place! Great experience! Best place to get an extra spicy heaping of racism! Please visit this place. Make them world famous! Especially if you are a person of color, please go in there and have a nice chat. The lovely lady will love you and tell you all about the nice people at 911 that she would call to have a nice cup of tea with you. And even stay open for you when they are closed. Also, she will give you all this extra love when all you wanted was a nice brunch. Then she will politely ask you to leave by talking like a very quiet jet engine "Get out of here!" Such an amazing person to meet. Loved the experience. It was definitely mind blowing and life changing. read more

Interesting. Walked in and only one other couple. Decor is on the verge of scary. Almost turned around and walked out but starving and no other option. The vodka and soda was good. The cheese burger is eatable. The server, cook, bartender was the same person. She was fine but certainly not one would consider hospitable. The place is messy, cluttered. But given options available it was acceptable. read more

AVOID AT ALL COSTS. Early afternoon on a weekday, I went in and sat at the bar area. It was disgusting and the entire area looked like it hadn't been cleaned in a good long while. Food scraps, mystery residue, and dirty napkins. I saw a Menu and grabbed it as I went to sit elsewhere. The old dude running the joint told me that the only menu item is a burger, and to disregard the menu that I had grabbed. I was confused, but "OK sure" I said. I should have asked for a price... A waitress brought me the order. It was the most bland burger I have ever eaten. Stale bread. tasteless meat, and only a tomato and some onion. It did come with fries, which were OK. I figured a burger and fries a place like this would be $8 AT MOST. I asked the waitress for the check and how much it would cost. She seemed hesitant to answer and waved her boss over instead. What waitress doesn't know the price of the SINGLE ITEM on the menu?? But then I understood why, the manager said it was $16. And I am fairly certain that he made that number up on the spot. read more

I really enjoyed my meal at the cafe side of the International Cafe and Bar. I had a bacon cheese burger which was massive and made me really feel like I got my moneys worth! I really liked the home fries because they were different than other French fries I've had. The manager Tripp is very passionate and excited to be the new manager. I can't wait to come back and try more of his culinary creations. read more

This is a very quirky place. The menu was quite small - burgers and fries or beef stew. The burgers were yummy and the fries were fresh. The proprietor was an older gentleman who was very friendly and funny. It gave a real sense what living in a tiny town on the loneliest road in America was like. read more

Five Stars for the Big Cottonwood Past Fallon to the east, further than the flats where you put your name in black pumice along the loneliest road. Past the big grey dune against the hill in the distance to the left, its entrance marked by the spot where the loneliest pay phone once stood. Around more than three bends and three rises, each one topped with a sinking stomach and disappointment, misplaced. Scale expands and contracts and is seldom precise; the tree was always there. Cottonwood arms once heavy with Redwing and Nike, pumps and flats, the wash beneath filled with what the errant often drunken toss couldn't tree. Her arms are heavy no more. Felled the next to last day in 2010 by parties not yet named, cut down by selfish fools, the desert robbed of a treasure. Five stars to your service, for the smiles. No stars to the felons. When they find you there will have to be a raffle to see who gets to cut your legs off. With luck, you'll have had an accomplice or two. Six legs, six lucky raffle winners. read more

We were the only customers in the place. The woman behind the counter was rude, suspicious of outsiders, hostile and unfriendly. That was only the beginning. Words fail to describe how obvious it was that she would prefer that visitors not darken her door. If you have the choice between the International Cafe and starving in the Nevada desert... choose starvation. read more

International Cafe & Bar - If you see this place... just keep diving. Better food and a friendlier welcome inEureka or Fallon. - Cafes Near Me - Austin, Nevada

Don't even stop ever one person was such a grump she told us nope won't feed that many people when I asked if my mother could use the restroom she was like no go to the gas station what a warm welcome nope. I understand that many people but my mom who's 80 needed a bathroom go use the one at the gas station where you will be eating she said. Do not stop read more

Stopped here awhile back on our way to the hot springs. We wanted to grab some hot food to go so we can eat it at the hot springs. This is our first time here in this town, and we could sense the Trump vibe as soon as we drove into the town, we saw Trump 2024 sign and many MAGA signs, which is whatever, we respect other people's opinions, but then we walked up to this cafe and saw a sign on the door saying "NO MASKS ALLOWED INSIDE." that's when we felt it was too much, and will not be safe to eat there due to 2 reasons: (1) What if the cooks and servers aren't masked? (2) We are not white, we are Asians, with all the Asian hate going around lately we highly think we might encounter some racisms here with the strong Trump vibe radiating all over the place, and we didn't want to take the risk of having that trip ruined by any negativities. So, we turned around walked away and went to the gas station to grab some pre-packaged sandwiches and chips and some hot coffee. Oh by the way that gas station sells freshly grounded coffee, and the latino looking guy working in that gas station is friendly. Anyway, I guess what i'm trying to express is that we all are allowed to express our opinions. But when you are running a business that caters to EVERYONE, you might want to tone it down so everyone feels comfortable there. And also, not wearing a mask indoor violates the CDC guideline, and you are a place that serves food! That makes me wonder what other guidelines are you guys not following? Not washing hands after using the bathroom? Not cooking poultry until it reaches 165F core temperature? read more

Great burgers and the server was fantastic. Great old building with very cool bar next door.

This is the only restaurant for 41 miles and there are four things on the menu today: Burger, Cheze Burger, Grill Cheze and Grill Bacon and Cheze sandwiches. There is a choice of lemonade or ice tea to drink. I'm Austin it's here or the gas station. You pick. read more

International Cafe & Bar - the entrance to the restaurant - Cafes Near Me - Austin, Nevada

We ordered the French dip sandwich and fries. The sandwich was fine but the dipping juice was spilled into the platters-where the fries were. The waitress was rather unfriendly and didn't like being asked questions. The Toiyabe cafe was closed or we would have gone there. read more

The Café is under new management and it is AMAZING!! The food was delicious and you can tell that Tripp really cares about what he is serving. I got the grown-up grilled cheese and my boyfriend got a bacon cheeseburger and we have NO complaints. Extremely reasonably priced and friendly. It is only day two under new management and it is already amazing. I can't wait to come back and see what Tripp does with this space. read more

I was asked to remove my mask when I entered the establishment and was denied service when I failed to do so. I was cursed at and called names by the woman behind the counter and told that masks are causing coronavirus. I want to support small town America but this is difficult when they do not believe in science and call me "retarded" for wearing a mask. read more

Tried to stop here for a burger but immediately felt unwelcome by the women how greeted us. She was short and gave the impression she wanted nothing to do with us. Asked if we could order some food and she rudely replied, "l'm done cooking for the day, we ran out of burgers." It was 2:00 pm and the place was empty. I wont be returning. read more

I love hole in the wall businesses, dive bars, etc. but wow! I was informed by someone who appeared to be an employee that I would be kicked out if I didn't take off my mask because they are not participating in the "scamdemic." Later, when I approached staff about purchasing a bottle of water as a gesture because they decided the business was closed and my husband had used the bathroom, I was charged 3 dollars for a small bottle of water. I cannot imagine hygiene is a thought in any way at this place. I was so grossed out and shook up, I didn't even open the water. I love supporting small businesses but I will not be belittled because I am following mask mandates and trying to keep people safe. Hoping these people will be around for others to visit and have a good time post COVID but I am skeptical it will be fun in any way because they are insane and might perish in the pandemic read more

Stopped here to get some ice cream and use the bathroom and we didn't even make it past the doorway when the waitress started swearing at us (dropped the F bomb) about us WEARING our masks. They had signs on the outside of the restaurant advocating not to wear masks. Not only that but the front walkway was full of tripping hazards. Inside of the restaurant was also dirty looking. Truly an unbelievable and disappointing experience, very glad we didn't get the chance to spend any money at this establishment. If I could leave less than one star I would. read more

The waitress was sitting outside when we arrived, probably on her break. She showed us in and noticed my service dog. While the main dining room was clean, no customers were seated at any table. She bypassed all the empty tables and showed us into the bar area, saying dogs have to be in the bar. I stated this was a service dog. She ignored that and continued into the bar area. I Had to climb 3 steep steps up into the bar area. There was one table loaded with extra serving stuff. She started clearing a spot for my Husband and I at the messy table or we could Sit at the bar. There was the smell of smoke In the bar and I said I couldn't take that. She Said ok but didn't offer us any space in the dining area which was empty. We left and went down the street to Toiyabe Cafe which had very Good service read more

During our short overnight stay in Austin, our meal here was the only downside to the whole experience. The food was okay - I'm not expecting gourmet. The ambiance was okay - I really do like funky. But the waitress was absolutely the WORST. We walked in for breakfast and saw 3 tables occupied by couples who seemed to look at us a bit funny. "Am I imagining things," I whispered to the Irishman, "But are they sending us panicked secret eyeball messages to LEAVE IF YOU CAN?" We decided to sit at the counter, because the Irishman thinks this is very American. The waitress wordlessly slapped the menu on the counter and disappeared. After a few minutes, I gave up waiting to give her my order since she was nowhere in sight, and decided to hit the loo. I spotted the waitress in the closed down bar next door languidly smoking a cigarette. The food finally came, but we had no napkins or utensils. The coffee came, but we had nothing to stir our cream and sugars with. They finally appeared as our food was cooling into a solidified mass on the plate. The toast was so cold the butter decided it couldn't be bothered to melt. As we were eating, someone apparently ordered orange juice, so she went to the cooler and removed two small TreeTop juice cans and poured them into a glass. Then she left them there, as if she completely forgot what she had just done 12 seconds prior, and went away. I think she came and retrieved them after whoever originally asked for them demanded that she bring the juice ordered 10 minutes prior. It got to the point where it just got very entertaining to watch her just be such a bad, surly waitress. The Irishman thinks this was better than watching the Real Housewives of New Jersey. So I'm giving it two stars for the entertainment factor. read more

The burger was absolutely delicious. The also has a table setup with many different types of fresh baked cookies. I got the banana chocolate chip. Yum! read more

A M A Z I N G place! To all these naysayers on here -- where do ya think you are, New York City?? You're in the geographical center of the blighted, nuke-ridden state of Nevada. LOWER YOUR STANDARDS! I came here for breakfast with my sis, as part of our central Nevada roadtrip. We came in for coffee, since our motel didn't offer any -- and right away, service was surly. The proprietor of the place was busy sitting at a table gas-bagging about rightwing politics, so he told us to help ourselves -- coffee's behind the bar. Awesome!! We made like diner waitresses and served ourselves, then sat at the bar reading their amazing wacky literature while listening to the proprietor pontificate with the other ear. When some other guys came into the cafe and needed coffee, we were pressed into service as waitresses (at the time, they had no waitress and were looking to hire)...so I got to serve coffee to some Aussie bikers and get a real slice-of-life impression of what it's like to be a diner waitress. PRICELESS! The Aussies ordered full-on breakfasts, and the cook whipped up some seriously legit-looking French toast and whatnot. But I'm always on a f*ckin' diet (both food and financial)...so my sis and I just split a shrink-wrapped cinnamon roll from the dish on the counter. It was homemade, I think, but just OK. But you don't go to a place like this for food quality!! You go for AMBIANCE -- and the ambiance was 100% amazing. After we paid up (I tipped them nicely, even though realistically I served myself so they should have tipped ME), the proprietor, Vic, met us on the other side of the building, in the saloon, to take some photos. He turned out to be a cool dude! Apparently, the International in Austin was built from charred scraps of the original International, which was in Virginia City and which was apparently quite the showplace. Even Lillie Langtry performed there! But when it burned down, they shipped the best parts east and rebuilt it in Austin. The bar itself was imported alllll the way from London! Crazy! There is some exceptionally tasteful art in the saloon area, and plenty of customer notes on the wall, including a testimonial from "Hy + Marcia" about how Vic is a real American hero who knows a terrorist when he sees one. Based on the talk I overheard while drinking coffee that morning, I don't doubt it one bit! My only regret was, Vic never did join us at the hot springs outside of town for a soak, like he said he might. I guess he was too busy pontificating. Anyway, if I'm ever in Austin again I am ***DEFINITELY*** coming here again -- especially to the saloon, to get f*cked up and talk politics! This place is awesome!!! :-) read more

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No stars. We walked in to sit down and where told that our party was to large and to leave. We were a party of 2. And there was 4 people in front of us. So rude. Unbelievable. read more

A place that fits perfectly on the loneliest road. It has a small-town feel; the service was very simple. Being not very used to it, I sometimes thought that the waitress didn't really care. But in the end I enjoyed the experience. It was nice to see life in the middle of nowhere. Food was really cheap, and the bartender and locals at the bar were up for a short but polite conversation. If you are in the area and need to eat, this is probably one of your best options. read more

International Cafe & Bar - Cafes Near Me - Austin, Nevada

Let's just set the stage for anyone setting foot in the door of this place... the owners who we chatted with the better part of an hour... don't need your money, your business or your expectations... they might just need your ear. We were warned about the owners of this place, as being difficult... that is not what we experienced. We entered the palace with curiosity,.. the mask issue largely over now, so no issues there. I pushed the door opened, with a friendly "hello?" We were met with "do you want a drink?" from the owner behind the bar.. well "yes". We sat down only to find her husband asleep on the couch across from the bar roused by our arrival. He got up stoked the fire and came over to join us. We went there to learn about the place and the people who own it... we weren't hungry or in need of anything.... we just wanted to listen. I'd advise anyone stepping foot into this place to have an open mind and no expectations. Long story short; we engaged Gayle and Vic, met them where they were, asked questions, had a few drinks including some on the house Serbian brandy, which Vic will pour for you if you show some respect and interest in them. We were enriched. Bought some good cookies. Bought a book... left them with some money and some kindness. Life is what you make it. This is the above reviewers wife chipping in here: . Knowing that there are people like Vic and Gail in Austin just adds to its color. There are not many people living in Austin and everyone we met was really nice and down to earth. The way of life there is not for every one, which is why we venture out of our homes to see, experience and imagine living it for ourselves. The International building is a historical gem, a much loved venue, but these days not always open. If you get a chance to experience it- DO! If you want Starbucks try Fallon 100 miles down the road. Be prepared when going to remote places to have food for breakfast and dinner. Just saying. ..... read more

This is our mainstay on The 50, especially for breakfast after an early start out of Ely heading west. It is very funky but the eggs are good and the pancakes awesome. The bar is next door, open noon until "whenever" but we've never been brave enough to stay in the place after 12:00. Shockingly clean bathrooms. read more

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Trump crap right out front. Walking up to the door you feel like you're going to break through the wood it's so horrible. More trump crap inside with rude women. Yeah, I know I can sit down, maybe I'm looking for a clean table. One woman either was pregnant or just had a baby with her pants sagging and shirt riding up it was almost a tube top-im dead serious. Pull shit up AND down. My husband got a couple ass crack views because she rudely pushed by him. We don't want to see that. Cups were dirty, $10 chicken strips??? Only because the other restaurant was closed we ate here. My sister in law & mine were either old or undercooked. Dirty floors and women's bathroom was disgusting! Yeah soap is soap but dish soap should be in your kitchen. This place sucks trumps ass. read more