I really enjoy Kerbey Lane especially when wanting breakfast for dinner. The have great specials and the staff are always helpful and friendly. Normally do a walk in and sit at the bar and go in off times. Haven't had to wait. Food is consistently good from the French toast, eggs San Francisco, pancakes, and their coffee isn't too bad either. This specific location has a large bar and it's always fun to watch the kitchen and the staff work together. read more

Here ye hear ye, ye old Kerbey Lane has good pancakes! I got the lemon poppyseed pancakes, with eggs, sausage, and bacon which were all good! My uncle got the migas, which was also great. Our server was friendly, and the drink portions and refills were solid. We sat outside in great weather and good atmosphere. This place is a very solid classic breakfast place, that I fully recommend! read more

Server Ben H & Trainee Lucia were so knowledgeable. They answered every question we had about the menu. They checked in with more water and more salsa! Yes!!! I started with an iced chai latte and water :) thanks! Yum! And then we had truffle fries to start, such a big plate but SO GOOD! My entree was breakfast tacos - always a classic and always a hit for me! Host Ben told us about seasonal specials as we sat down! The parking lot is shared with several local businesses so it can be quite full. However, I never have trouble to find a parking lot. Ambiance - cozy and local happy feeling read more

Came to Kirbey Lane Cafe from a friend's recommendation and it was a pretty good experience! The staff were very nice and added us to a waitlist (text notifications). It was about a 15min wait when we got there around 9:45am. Casual, clean, and plenty of tables! I ordered the Crispy Chicken Benedict, which was so good! The pickled onions really breaks the savory flavor. My cousin ordered the Texas Benedict, which sounded good on paper, but it didn't hit like the Crispy Chicken Benedict. The wagyu beef just didn't mesh super well with the cornbread. Great concept and decent flavor though! I would eat them as separate dishes. The kitchen was confused with our order, but quickly made up for it before we even knew there was a problem. We got an extra latte and 2 extra pancakes! Wow! They explained what happened and didn't allow any room for disappointment. Very impressive. read more

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Nice, cozy café with a pleasant, bright interior. Overall a good spot, but the food was a bit disappointing for me. I ordered a sandwich, and it turned out quite dry. Even though it had pesto, the flavor was somehow bland. At the same time, it felt greasy. The bread was very heavily toasted, honestly too hard, which really affected the experience. Unfortunately, I didn't like the sandwich. The cappuccino was good, the coffee itself was solid. The place is popular, so it was fairly noisy inside, and the music was quite loud. Service was good though: friendly staff and everything came out quickly. At first, my coffee was served in a chipped cup, but I asked to replace it and they did so right away without any issues read more

Kerbey Lane Cafe - South - Cappuccino - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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As usual, the food was delicious, the service great, and the ambiance was casual and comfortable. Love Kerbey Lane.

Visiting family we decided to go to an old favorite. Although this is a newer location, the menu had all the favorites. Went with the hot cocoa (which was warm and not hot) and the egg Francisco (quite yummy especially with the queso). It was a lot of food. Service was great. read more

Kerbey Lane Cafe - South - Hot cocoa - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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We came here on a weekday morning and when we got in, the place was so very cold inside. Apparently, that is the norm. My partner ordered the crispy chicken Benedict, and he thought it was pretty good, but was surprised that there was more meat than he would have liked. The Eggs Francisco was pretty good, but it kind of came out lukewarm. The cheese toppings on it was so overpowering. There was also probably more bacon than we would have thought for the plate, and I would have asked for no bacon if I knew it would be bacon that was not crispy. The beignet hotcake was just okay and did not have the beignet flavors we were expecting. Our server was kind and attentive, but overall, the food was just okay -- but the ice cold interior kind of made the environment and the food too cold than we would have preferred. read more

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I've been to Kerbey a few times, and to a few different locations, but I think today is the first time I've left actually really satisfied with my food. For the most part it's always been it's good enough but nothing that has ever wowed me. The service has always been the main reason I return, not so much the food. I had the Eggs Francisco with the side of the house potatoes and everything was cooked and seasoned so nicely. I think I have my new favorite item. read more

Kerbey Lane Cafe - South - Eggs Francisco, Crispy Chicken Benedict* - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

Stopped by for a casual brunch and tried the vegan tofu scramble with a matcha latte. The scramble was flavorful and well-seasoned, not bland like some tofu dishes can be. It came with veggies and a side that actually felt satisfying. The cinnamon pancake was so good too! Service was chill and friendly, and the overall vibe of the place is super relaxed. We did have to wait a bit though since it was prime brunch time. Definitely a go-to if you're into good vegan options and want something a little different without giving up flavor. Will be back for sure! read more

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My running group meets at Kerby Lane Cafe every Wednesday morning at 6:30am. This past Wednesday happened to be Global Running Day, and the restaurant hosted the entire group on the patio for a pancake breakfast...for the third year in a row. The staff is so friendly and accommodating; they even prepared special gluten-free pancakes for me. The 3-stack of pancakes were large and delicious! It's rare that I get to enjoy this breakfast food at a restaurant, and Kerby Lane provided a wonderful experience. And the complimentary coffee was excellent too! read more

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Kerbey Lane is an Austin icon for breakfast. I came here on global running day because they were hosting the 5Run2 run club at this location. After the run, they provided pancakes for all the runners. The pancakes were so light and fluffy and I got mine to go with maple syrup and butter. I usually get the California omelet as my breakfast choice. The omelette comes with three eggs stuffed with sliced avocado & cheddar jack cheese, topped with homemade green chile sour cream sauce, diced tomato & Kalamata olives. I always add bacon and then cut the olives as they graciously accommodate modifications. I am also a fan of the eggs Francisco that comes with a Toasted English muffin topped with scrambled eggs, sliced tomato, all natural bacon, avocado slices & queso. Choice of two breakfast sides which I get fruit and breakfast potatoes. For beverages, I usually get the chai latte or lemonade. The service is always friendly and attentive. Although I mostly eat here for breakfast, they offer lunch and dinner options too. read more

Kerbey Lane Cafe - South - Pancakes - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

Chocolate pancake was great! I had the chicken eggs Benedict and it was good. I also tired the sweet potato medley and it was good. My boyfriend had the Texas egg Benedict and that one was AMAZING! I also had a maple latter. Would have wanted it a little bit more sweeter but overall good brunch meal . Our server was ok. He didn't seem to interest in conversation but just to take our meal. Restaurant was packed though!! read more

This place usually lands. Good food and good service. Not today. We went in and waited 15 minutes to be seated and then another 30 and never were even asked for our drink order. We just left unserved as we had our infant with us and they are on borrowed time in a restaurant situation. I hope today was a rare miss and not a new trend. read more

What could be better: a friendly and very satisfying dinner experience at a local Austin tradition. I had my favorite, David enchiladas with both Verde sauce and queso. Very tasty and very filling. My dining companion had blueberry pancakes with real maple syrup. All served with a smile and efficiency by Lucia. read more

1/30/25- Always up to trying out a new place for coffee.. Bright and roomy store front- Seemed to have a great morning crowd- Went to the counter and decided on a Honey Butter Latte- Five stars based on the coffee only- Five because they offered Soy Milk! Staff was nice and tweaked it so it wasn't too sweet. Oh my it was perfect! Would I come back?.. most definitely- What would I try?: the maple latte! read more

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By far our favorite breakfast spot! Best price, best quality! My go to is the cinnamon swirl pancakes & my husband loves the sweet potato hash. read more

Kerbey Lane Cafe - South - Breakfast Platter* (V, GF) - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

The great thing about this restaurant is there is something for everyone! Breakfast is served all day. Lunch options are great from burgers to salads to sandwiches. They even have gluten free and dairy free menu! Our group had breakfast and lunch items. The Denver omelette was delicious. Thick chunks of ham and plenty of cheddar cheese. Two side options I got the pancake and bacon. $1.50 extra for the pancake. Decent but not the greatest I would say a little dry. They do have plain cakes as well as cinnamon swirl, chocolate chip, and blueberry. A side of sausage is only one small patty just FYI. Lunch items for our table was turkey sandwich. Thick sliced turkey on fresh roll. Side salad. Delicious. Also Thai style shrimp salads with some yummy pineapple. The drinks here keep coming and what I mean by that is unlimited re-fills. Once you are about 1/4 left the waiter just brings another! Service here is spectacular!! We all left happy with full bellies. read more

We came in with High hope and left quite disappointed. The place looks very cute. The service is great, if not excellent. The food is questionable though. We ordered the chilaquiles. the top of the beans looks very dry out, so it has been sitting around for a while before getting to us. The taste doesn't leave any impression. read more

Kerbey Lane Cafe - South - Chicken & Pancakes - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Great service, delicious food, reasonable prices, and ideal location. The ambiance is nice as well. read more

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Went here for recharging after deal with bunch of kids in the morning and waiting for them visiting museum. Busy on the weekend, especially on Sunday late morning, sat at the counter and it was perfect. The service is excellent, nice and attentive. Got Cuban breakfast since l loved fried banana and some pancake with OJ. Yummy and tasty foods. The wait can be long since it's busy but I'm okey with it since I need the time to get my energy up for the afternoon with the kid. The place is clean, airy and spacious and organized. They do have coveted patio and plenty of parking spots. Enjoyed it overall while visiting Austin and got recommended by my sister whom live here and spot on. read more

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Kerbey Lane Café - South Lamar Brunch royalty lives at Kerbey Lane on South Lamar. If you've been, you get it. If you haven't -- stop what you're doing and fix your life. The vibe is classic Austin: cozy, colorful, and laid-back. It feels like your coolest friend's living room--if your friend also happened to be a pancake wizard and queso dealer. Let's talk food (aka why you're really here): The migas are a solid go-to. The blueberry pancakes are pillowy perfection. The Buffalo Mac & Cheese? Spicy, creamy, comforting chaos in a bowl. The Chicken Fried Steak? A crispy, golden hug smothered in gravy. Honestly, it's not just a dish, it's an emotional experience. And yes... the queso deserves its own holiday. Oh -- and let's not forget the mimosas. They've got amazing deals (hello, brunch budget goals), and they pour them like they want you to be happy. Because they do. And you will be. The staff? 10/10 humans. Funny, fast, and genuinely seem to love being there. They'll remember your coffee order, compliment your shirt, and keep the vibes as fresh as the food. Speaking of shirts: YES, I bought one of their T-shirts. No regrets. It's part of my official brunch uniform now. Whether it's 9 a.m., 9 p.m., or that weird in-between hour where your soul just needs pancakes, Kerbey Lane on South Lamar has you. read more

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Our host and servers were very friendly and helpful. The food was hot and flavorful. We love the specialty pancakes (pumpkin, red velvet, choco chip) yummy! The ambiance is diner/ Waffle House vibe. Cute & clean. read more

This is hands-down my favorite Kerbey Lane in Austin -- no contest. The staff here? Over-the-top pleasant, genuinely attentive, and they just radiate good vibes. You can feel the love from the moment you walk in to the moment you roll out, full and happy. The food tastes like it's made with extra heart -- fresh, flavorful, and just a little bit better than any of the other locations (sorry, not sorry). My forever go-to? The Cinnamon Swirl Pancakes. The goodness is GOODING, okay? Warm, buttery, cinnamon-y perfection that could solve most of life's problems. Now, let's talk coffee. Is it the fanciest? No. But it's hot, fresh, and served in those thick little white mugs that somehow make it taste better -- like a cozy hug in ceramic form. And if you know, you know -- it's always the right time for Kerbey Queso. Morning, noon, or midnight, that cheesy gold is a must-order. Oh, and don't sleep on the carafe of mimosas. A splash of OJ, a lot of bubbly, and a guaranteed good time. This spot just hits differently. Comfort food, comfort vibes, and staff that make you feel like a regular even if it's your first time. 10/10 -- Kerbey South, you'll forever have my brunch heart. read more

I thought this was such a good place for casual but good food. There are so many options to pick from depending on your cravings. Service was phenomenal considering I sat for about four hours--I didn't feel like a nuisance and my water was always full. I got the coconut curry salmon and it was devine! read more

We came here on a whim after church, but this visit was special because we brought my cousin, who had never been to Kerby Lane before. From the moment we were seated and met our incredible waiter, Max, we felt right at home. Max was extremely helpful and attentive; he guided us with the specials of the month and made meal suggestions based on what we were in the mood for. Our food was cooked to perfection, and my cousin was thoroughly impressed! I'm sure we will definitely be stopping by again in the near future. read more

Kerbey Lane Cafe - South - Dinning - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

Every time I've been Kirby Lane, the food has been excellent! The queso is always freaking awesome too. Love the service, usually it's always on point, and attentive! Good for brunch, lunch and dates. read more

Kerbey Lane Cafe - South - Steak Frittes - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

The food, timing, presentaion & quality of the meal was flawless. They were exemplary of My rating standard, for service: They were the 3 Ps: -Polite -Professional -Patient​ read more

Had a lovely time at brunch. The food is very good. The service was great considering it was an extremely busy Sunday. Sam did a fantastic job taking care of us. Even with the changes and substitutions we made. Everything came out as ordered. A lovely family friendly environment perfectly for small and large groups. read more

Food was okay, tried to see what the hype was about. I was really excited for the pancakes but to warn you they are CAKE BATTER pancakes. Very sweet and not regular ones. The Maple Latte was the best thing I had today it is good. read more

Kerbey Lane Cafe - South - Chocolate Chip Pancakes - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

I got the pancake flight, which consisted of three pancakes: blueberry, lemon poppy seed with lemon glaze, and their monthly special "king pancake", a buttermilk pancake swirled with cinnamon sugar glaze and topped with Mardi Gras sprinkles and powdered sugar. I asked for the glazes on the side so that I could control the sweetness level, which I highly recommend. All three pancakes were big and fluffy. They're very filling; I would have been happy with just two pancakes. The king pancake was the sweetest of the three (more of a dessert than a breakfast), and my favorite pancake was the lemon poppy seed. Our server Max was friendly and provided amazing service. read more

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I had a wonderful time at brunch and yes it was busy but we found out that you could go online and get "in line"/reserve your spot. They have a large gluten free menu with $2 up charge but who cares at this point I was so grateful I could eat French toast and not feel resentful lol! They even have gluten free pancakes. I partook in the matcha latte and mimosas, both which were great. I am really surprised that they don't put any sugar in the matcha as well. Would definitely come back, the butter and jam is everything on the toast too. Highly recommend!! read more

Great Restaurant! The parking lot is big but I find that it's hard to find a parking spot during certain times of the day. We went in at around 12PM on a Saturday and I think I found the very last parking spot available. Ive been shopping in that same parking lot and had the Same issue but I did end up getting a parking spot both times. The Staff is incredible they are very kind and accommodating. Me and my friend went in for brunch. I started off with a hot matcha latte with almond milk. I love Matcha and this is probably one of the best ones I've had here in Austin. I normally feel like the others taste a bit watered down but this one was really concentrated and delicious I didn't add any sweetener and I didn't feel like it needed it. For my meal I ordered the Buffalo Mac it was tasty. I would have preferred for only the chicken to have the buffalo sauce and the Mac and cheese just be Mac and cheese without buffalo in it because I felt like the buffalo was overwhelming since it was in both the chicken and mixed in the Mac and cheese. I also ordered the flight of pancakes I got their monthly pancake which was the peach cobbler, the lemmon poppy seed, and the cinnamon roll. They were good. My friend ordered the Orange Mocha Latte and COBB salad which she really enjoyed. I would visit again. I like that instead of reservations you can get on a waitlist online from home and if you time it right when you arrive you're ready to be seated. Great experience overall! read more

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Kirby lane - an Austin staple that gives you a lot of food! Love their queso, and like to sit at the bar (it's much faster than waiting for a seat and you can watch the cooking machine work). Haven't had a bad experience yet outside of the nightmare that is trying to park on a weekend. Try their seasonal French toast (it's dense!) or the Migas! Sandwiches are decent too. Our server at this location was also pretty nice even while being very busy read more

Kerbey Lane Cafe - South - David's Enchiladas - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

Wanted to avoid typical lunch rush. Arrived at 2:00 PM. Stood at the counter and they avoided eye contact with me to sit me down. Even the manager, a tall, swarthy Mediterranean fellow, avoided eye contact. Waited 10 minutes, no line. Other people were seated. Oh well, I used their very clean men's room, and then I left to go to a nearby restaurant. Everybody... feel free to use their bathroom! No one will bother you at all! It's sparkling clean, multiple toilets and urinals and then you can eat at another restaurant nearby if they ignore you for a seating. I encourage people at the nearby bus stop to use their facilities because you will be unbothered! Also if you are thinking that they did not seat me because I am not white... I don't think so. I last ate here 8 years ago and I was seated... unless there is new management since then? I really don't know. read more

I arrived at 5:37pm on a Monday evening (New Years) with my son and sister to get some dinner. We were visiting from out of state. We actually came the day prior around 7:25pm but they closed at 8pm and we were told they stopped sitting people. After about a minute of waiting, the host asked how many were in our party, which was 3. We were told it'll be 5-10 minutes and that there was a party of 3 ahead of us. I was confused by the wait because there were several available tables. While waiting, I noticed they had a "Greetings from Austin" painting in the waiting room. It's like the mural that on the side of a building elsewhere in Austin. There was a price tag for $800. I'm not sure if it's actually for sale though. Layout was nice. They have outdoor seating, which wasn't presented as an option. They have bar seating for those that want that. They have beer on tap and a partial bar. I saw an abundance of Tito's bottles. We were sat at 5:46pm. They do have kids menu and crayons, which was nice. The adult menu, however, was dirty... Our waitress came at 5:50pm. Her name was Zoey. She was friendly. We got waters to start. They have happy hour from 4-6pm every day. I ordered a Blueberry Collins at 5:53pm, which came 5 minutes later. It tasted decent and more like soda than an alcoholic beverage. I hadn't eaten since breakfast so I can say that I did feel it a little bit. I'll also note that the bar menu was dirty too. My son got the kids breakfast platter. I got the bacon wrapped meatloaf with a side of home fries. My sister got French toast and chicken. The food came at 6:19pm, which was about 20 minutes after ordering. My home fries were missing and came at 6:26pm. Every single part of my meal was delicious! The home fries were seasoned amazingly. The broccoli was cooked perfectly. The meatloaf was mouth watering! The sauce initially threw me off appearance wise, but it was amazing. My son and sister enjoyed their food. I tasted their French toast and I enjoyed it. Zoey was attentive I would definitely return for the meatloaf. My only major complaint is that the menus were dirty and there was trash on the floor under the booth we were sat in. read more

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Well, that was my first time at this location, and well... Nope. Nah. There were so many choices for our guests to join us for brunch, and this one was just fail after fail. The food was great, but the service was surprisingly terrible. The orders came out at different times, and some of them were at the wrong temperature. Despite asking for more refills on drinks from our table, we were ignored so much that we had to get up and make the request at the bar. But ok, the food was great otherwise. Skip. It's not worth the wait if you see 20 people waiting outside. I can't even suggest takeout because there is only one line for people picking up their food, trying to get on the waitlist, or trying to show they got a text that their table is ready. But yes, the food is good. The manager was nice and tried to fix it, at least. We just don't want to go through that again. read more

Kerbey Lane Cafe - South - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

Not so good compared to the breakfasts I've enjoyed in Austin. Cornbread Benedict with supposed wagyu beef really missed the mark. The flavors were So strange and the small beef cubes were grizzly tough and flavorless, hardly wagyu beef. The Out of the World queso was skimpy so I asked for more to cover the dish cost $2.75!!! But still the flavors as disappointing. The service was very good and the holiday coffee peppermint mocha was yummy. But I'll keep looking for better breakfast. read more

We've eaten here twice in the last month and each time the staff was incredibly warm and thoughtful - especially, Max! My daughter's fave dish is the chicken eggs Benedict. I had the chicken pesto sandwich and it was deliciously juicy. Can't wait to go back! read more

This location is open 24 hours on most days which makes it a great spot for late night meals. The service was prompt and welcoming. I got the Greek Chicken plate which was a really good and simple meal that feels like a healthier option. read more