Truly outstanding breakfast venue. First time at this restaurant. Was worth the 20 minute drive and paying to park, although they give you a discount when you check out. On parking. Sat inside. Has a very modern, clean, well laid out, upscale diner feel, with comfortable booth seating (and an outdoor area too that was spacious, but not appealing to me on a reasonably warm, somewhat humid day). Let me get right to it. Everything I ate was A++. The five of us shared a pancake, which was extremely fluffy and tasty, with melted butter. I did not have the French toast, which looked inviting, but a sugar overload. I also did not try the homemade pop tart that everyone said was very good. My latte with whole milk, served hot, was delicious. I went simple -- had two eggs, with bacon, potatoes, and toast. This was a memorable breakfast with ordinary ingredients that was prepared in an exceptional manner and perfectly seasoned. There's not much more that I can say, other than when you can make the ordinary taste special you're doing something extremely right! Our primary server, see photo, was delightful and efficient. Fellow that brought the food was also friendly. Presentation was excellent, even though fairly simple. Prices were extremely fair for the quality of the food in my opinion. I completely understand why you need reservations. Truly outstanding breakfast! read more

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Food is great. The menu feels a little stale but everything is executed nicely. The restaurant is freezing. It's all summering AC blast inside. I asked the staff to turn it down and I was told by the gentleman the temp was set to comfortable. Then he mentioned outside seating. I reminded him we were inside and the ac is cold and it's going to make our food cold. Eat quickly because those breakfast items don't last under ac blast. How did you your cold eggs? Oh, you didn't. read more

The service was great, the server was attentive and friendly. They have a lot of booths and were accommodating when I asked to sit near the window. Seems quiet and family friendly. I ordered the ricotta toast, which I thought would be similar to another restaurant's, but I didn't enjoy it. I took maybe one bite then just ate the fruit off of it. When the server came to collect our plates, we asked for feedback for the chef, which I've never had happen before. I liked that. My friend had the "pop tart" which was made with puff pastry. It didn't look like the picture but she said it was tasty. She also had the pancake and potato wedges which was good. It was okay overall, but we expected a bit more from all the reviews. read more

Paperboy South - Food Menu - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Austin, Texas

So that was D-freaking-licious. What a great place to brunch! This was my first time at Paperboy South, and now it has burned itself into my brain for future visits to Austin. Great vibe, interesting menu, friendly but unobtrusive service... digging it. We started with some ricotta toast, a first for me, but man whenever I find this again... it will be ordered. Wow, what a great flavor with the fluffy ricotta, tangy fruit and glaze. This was a revelation for me. Honestly, right now cannot remember the name of my specific dish, but honestly it was like a brunchy carnitas platter, and I was here for it. Nothing like BYO tacos with a brunch spin. I just remember loving it. Great visit, thanks Paperboy South! read more

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Second time visiting paperboy but first at their south location. Unfortunately, this visit left us wanting a bit more. We ordered a round of frozen hibiscus margaritas which are delicious and STRONG. Perfect especially if you're sitting outdoors. I got the chilaquiles and while they were delicious, the portion size was definitely lacking...was sadly still hungry after my meal. Service was fine but was better at the east location. read more

Paperboy South - Chilaquiles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Finally got to try this place. I've tried the east side location and man, it's hard to get in. Came with another friends and we sat on the outside patio. Really enjoy that the patio is fully covered, yes if it were to be a windy, rainy day may not work out but for the most part this was great. They have a take out window for orders as well. Inside looked quaint with bright lighting. I got the pancakes cause it was recommended and they weren't too shabby. Would I say they are the best? No, tasty, yes. Friends got other dishes, of course I don't remember what they were but they did enjoy. Make a reservation and try them out. Parking was also convenient and they validate. read more

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I've been hearing about the breakfast at Paperboy for a while and finally made my way there. First, I really like the ambiance and atmosphere. The outdoor patio is nice to sit and enjoy your meal. Even when it's hot outside as the patio is covered. Second, the service is fantastic and the staff is friendly. Lastly, the food is delicious. I tried the pancakes as that's what this place is known for. Definitely fluffy and flavorful. I was hoping to try some of their starters, but they were all sold out by the time I arrived. So, I recommend to book an early time for breakfast/brunch. Overall, a great experience and I would return again. I'm interested in seeing the vibes at their other location next time. read more

Paperboy South - Paperboy Pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Austin, Texas

I was in Austin for the day and found this recommendation from TikTok! They close at 2PM and they were able to get me in right before they closed so I'm forever grateful lol I wanted to try some pastries but they let me know that they are made fresh, in-house everyday and they go fast! So they were sold out. I ended up ordering the Texas hash and the cinnamon rose which was like a French toast with the most immaculate choice of toppings on it. I'm a sweet and savory girl and they both were phenomenal. The hash was made with a mole sauce that gave it this Mexican taste to or which I absolutely loved. The cinnamon toast also had a really good mascarpone and this caramelized crunch that I enjoyed a lot. You also got a really good bang for your buck so I'll definitely be back the next time I'm in Austin! read more

Paperboy South - Cinnamon Toast Crunch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I've been here countless times, so I can't believe I haven't written them a review yet. I'm SO happy they opened up a south location as this is perfect and hence my frequent visits :) First things first, they validate first hour of your parking in the garage, so don't forget to scan the QR code by the check-in desk. Secondly, come early bc they run out of their fresh made pastries so often!! Food wise: here are all the dishes I've had before. Shareables: poblano and cheddar biscuits - perfect for a group. Jalapeño jam is delicious! Chorizo empanada to die for but they always run out so come early! Cinnamon toast - this is too sweet for me but everyone loves this and good to share if you just want a small bite Entree: Chicken and biscuit - delicious and big portion Texas hash - delicious and different Steak & Eggs - always a great option. I love it here. Great service. Great food. Great ambiance. read more

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We have been to PB east location few times, wanted to checkout this location, made reservations a day before. This location PB is much bigger, they validate parking for an hour, that's good, got seated promptly. Patio is simple yet nice and comfortable, our server was nice, welcoming and friendly but not attentive. Food is good, as usual, place was pretty busy, so reservations are must. read more

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Long time fan of Paperboy but this was my first time at this location. As always, food was delicious and service was fast, attentive and friendly. The Texas hash is a must. Roasted pulled pork is quite filling but the kale and sweet potato makes it feel like it's still somewhat healthy! My husband ordered his go-to: the classic breakfast with two eggs, seasoned potato wedges and maple sausage. I took a small bite of the sausage and side of preserves and it's so good! If you're planning on getting weekend breakfast or brunch, make a reservation ahead of time as wait times can be long. read more

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First time at Paperboy South and it did not disappoint. This location takes reservations (highly recommend making one to avoid long waits) and offers validated parking for the first hour in the adjacent garage, which is convenient. The restaurant offers indoor and outdoor seating spaces, both of which are cozy and comfortable. I started with a hot vanilla latte, which was delicious. For food, my girlfriend and I ordered: 1. chorizo and potato empanada to share - this was pretty oily. I've had better empanadas. This was a miss for me. 2. Paperboy pancake wjth blueberries, and a side of eggs + bacon. The bacon was crispy just the way I like it. Eggs were cooked to order and the pancake was decadent, massive, and delicious. This meal fed two of us easily. They brought some rice krispy treats out for dessert along with the check, which was a nice sweet bite to round out a good meal. Worth a visit. read more

Paperboy South - Vanilla Latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Austin, Texas

Hash brown was so yummy, they gave us rice crispies and a French toast situation that was to die for. The coffee was also so delicious and the vibes were cute. Our waitress was a sweetheart and everyone enjoyed their food :) read more

Paperboy South - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Austin, Texas

First time experiencing paperboy and the food and service was awesome! I loved the BEC, poblano biscuits and the hasbrown. The orange juice was also super good. Absolutely recommend reservation, the wait time was said to be 40 mins, ended up being closer to 1.5 hours. Also recommend going early or things sell out! Can't wait to go back! read more

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Solid food and service. We were out on the patio in the late morning and the heaters did their work, very comfortable. It took about 25 minutes for us to get our food but once we addressed it their team was on top of it. We started with the cheddar jalapeño biscuits and they weren't as bold in their flavor as I would have preferred, but we enjoyed them. Chicken and biscuits were on point and the gravy is very good. The highlight for me was the cheese grits, as good as I've had...Really dug the grits! My wife had the pancakes and bacon. She thought the pancakes leaned a little too much towards cornbread (she's a pancake traditionalist). The bacon was fine, nothing to write home about. To be honest, I always use Phoebe's bacon as the standard, which may not be fair, but once you know what a fantastic piece of bacon tastes like you never forget it. We enjoyed Paperboy, it's probably a bit overhyped which is not their fault but it's definitely a solid choice for breakfast in ATX. read more

Paperboy South - Chicken & biscuit, hash brown, Grits and pancake. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Austin, Texas

Pretty darn good! My breakfast sandwich was delicious and the hash brown was good.. but I feel like it was better on my last visit- I could tell what was off a little???? The gluten free muffin was AMAZING! Service was great! And it's a cute little restaurant! read more

Paperboy South - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Austin, Texas

1st time to enjoy brunch. We sat outside- even in the heat- it was nice. Great mimosas but the Chicken and Biscuits was beyond amazing! And the service was wonderful. read more

Paperboy South - Their choice for the bubbles for their mimosas - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Austin, Texas

went here on a quick girls trip to austin. it was our first stop after the drive so we were ready for something good..and unfortunately we were disappointed. the food was cold and nothing special. i think the highlight was the earl grey iced coffee, would come back for that read more

Paperboy South - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Austin, Texas

This place doesn't even need a review because the food speaks for itself. I have never experienced a place quite like this where I leave dreaming about the food or I am just sitting in bed on a weekend craving something from their menu. It's never ending but it's really that good! I like this location better because it's closer for me but the other is good too. There's some street parking as well as a big lot below. Both indoor and outdoor seating but seating is semi limited so I would make a res early if you can! You can also order take out at their window which is amazing. The place feels like a modern diner with cute diner style booths and lighting. They have coffee, brunch alcoholic bevs, and great food of course. The salted Carmel latte is my guilty pleasure - so good. And food wise you really can't go wrong. The cinnamon toast is amazing, the fruit pop tart (baked with real fruit), the BEC sandwich with pimento cheese which is so delightful, or the pancake which is a different play on a pancake. It's big and fluffy and full of flavor and texture (I think they use cornmeal). Anyways, all that to say, this is literally my #1 rec for any friends or family visiting, we are in love with this place read more

The food was good and fresh as always, no complaints there. We went on a Friday around noon without a reservation and had to wait a little over 30 minutes. They only validate parking for one hour, which is something to keep in mind. While waiting, we stayed outside where they have heaters and will also provide blankets if you ask, which was nice. I ordered a vanilla latte and the classic breakfast with a side of bacon, and everything tasted great. My friend got the steak frites and orange juice. She expected the juice to be freshly squeezed, but it tasted more like a juice mix. The staff were friendly, and I liked the small touch of getting a rice crispy treat when you're about to pay. Overall, still a solid spot, just plan ahead for the wait and parking. read more

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Yummy brunch food!! Our server was really nice as well. We ordered 4 dishes and it filled up 5 people! My favorite dish was the lox and I loved the citrus on it. Inside was very spacious and they had an outside seating area. Our server was really nice and welcomed us into Austin, since we were coming from out of town! There's a parking garage in the back and they validate your parking as well. I would say this is a good brunch spots for friends and family! read more

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I've been wanting to try this place for years and finally had the chance to dine there the other day. While the service was absolutely incredible, I didn't find the food itself to be anything special. I ordered the Texas Hash. The pork and sweet potatoes were good, but nothing unique about them. My parents had ordered the Chicken & Biscuit and the Kale Salad. The Chicken & Biscuit was definitely the best order. The chicken was perfectly crisp and well-seasoned. I highly recommend. As for the Kale Salad, both my mom and I found it to be too salty. I did enjoy the coffee here. Their earl gray syrup was the perfect addition to my cortado! Back to the service, I thought the people here were so incredibly friendly. We brought our dog, and they provided her with a water bowl--so thoughtful! The ambiance was nice as well. We sat outside, and they had heaters on throughout the patio, which we appreciated. read more

Paperboy South - Texas Hash (bottom), Chicken & Biscuit (left), Kale Salad (right), and Cheesy Grits - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Austin, Texas

I loved the atmosphere, food, and service! We had nice mild weather so we enjoyed the outside seating. The food takes awhile to come out but it's worth it! I'll tell you which ones I thought were worth it. Definitely the BEC sandwich was full of flavor and different textures. I really liked the cheesy hash brown. I would probably pass on the maple sausage next time. It was a bit too salty for my taste and the flavors weren't melding for me. But my son wouldn't eat the cheesy grits without the sausage lol. My little picky eater. No complaints from me about the cheesy grits. I tried my husbands steak and eggs. It comes with a chimichurri sauce. If that's your style. I liked the arugula salad. I enjoyed my sandwich more though. Overall great place to try some higher end breakfast food. The parking was in a garage and luckily there were signs pointing us to the right direction. We came early so we didn't wait at all to be seated. However, it seems like a popular place and would get crowded. read more

Paperboy South - Bec sandwich, cheesy hash brown - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Paperboy East is incredible so I had high expectations for Paperboy South. It can be challenging to get a reservation, but it is 100% worth it! Their food is incredible (with special mention to my favorite pancake in all of Austin), and the hip, friendly atmosphere makes it a great place to start your day. This is on my list for when friends come to visit! read more

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Love the retro diner vibe to it! and so pumped to have a place like this in South Austin now. Vital Farms eggs really are amazing and make such a difference. Dishes we had were pancake, eggs, smashburgers. All fantastic! I will def come back and it seems like such a great place to bring ppl visiting to. read more

Paperboy South - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Once you eat here, you will completely understand the hype. We made a reservation in advance for brunch on a Sunday (reservations are a must). The restaurant itself has retro, fun vibes. Service is so kind and attentive. For starters, the coffee is outstanding. I could easily see going here for just the coffee, but then you would be missing out on the food - and after having their brunch would not consider it. We ordered the Chicken and Biscuit, which was most certainly the standout. I'm not sure a description captures how delicious it is. We also ordered the Steak and Eggs, which was beautifully presented. The other hit was the gluten-free Cinnamon Apple Coffee Cake, which even my non-gf companions loved. Will most certainly be back for brunch in the future! read more

Paperboy South - Chicken + Biscuit - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I could almost never get a table at their East Side location, but this South location is so much easier. I even got a last-minute reservation (it was for a Monday morning though). I ordered the fried chicken and biscuit, and it was excellent: perfectly crispy, juicy, with just the right balance of sweetness and spice. The biscuit was spot on as well. Service was attentive and friendly, and they even offer free 1-hour parking validation. read more

Paperboy South - Fried chicken and biscuit - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Austin, Texas

Came here for a bachelorette breakfast brunch and got to try soooo many different foods. Everything was delicious and the service was quick! The workers were attentive and very friendly. The place is a perfect spot for brunch/lunch with your friends! Definitely come try it! read more

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First visit to Paperboy South, which is located on S. Lamar in Bouldin Creek. I was lured in by their 4.8/5.0 Yelp Rating. Let me just say, the Yelp ratings are justified. Paperboy has a very cool vide - indoor & outdoor seating, modern and hip music being piped through the restaurant with an eclectic clientele. Customers ranged from fitness folks like myself to women carrying Chanel & YSL bags. I really wanted to try to the sweets (blueberry lemon roll, strawberry & pecan pop tart, gruyère empanada or carrot cake). Unfortunately, I just got diagnosed with high cholesterol, so sweets are not my friend. Instead I had egg whites and cheesy grits. Ok the cheese was not good, for the most part the other items were pretty healthy. The egg whites were seasoned well and fluffy. The grits had a thin layer of cheese, however, the grits were real star of the show. They were not your average yellow grits. The grits were off-white and more grainy. It reminded me a bit of ancient grains. I can say these grits were likely best grits I have every eaten. Logistics: My order was taken at the outside "to go" window and I waited outside for the order to be fulfilled. It was about a 20 minute wait, which I did not consider unusual for a holiday weekend. Paperboy uses a nearby garage that charges $4.99 for the first hour. However, Paperboy validates your parking for the first hour...so eat fast. smile. Great first experience...definitely returning. read more

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So glad we stopped here to fuel up before ACL fest. Couldn't tell if it was busy due to the festival weekend or if it's just a popular local spot but we enjoyed our meal nonetheless. The space inside is really cute but we opted to dine on the patio as it was first available. *Sweet potato brisket hash: Wholesome and comforting! I enjoyed the perfectly jammy poached egg. We asked for a side of their house made red hot sauce and it paired well. *Fried Chicken & Biscuit: so good! The sage gravy was the star of the show and I enjoyed the hot honey drizzle to keep things juicy. The biscuit was perfectly fluffy while the chicken had a great crunch without being dry. *Dessert: we were served complimentary Rice Krispies! I won't argue with that. Price point was reasonable for the quality of food. The drinks looked good too but we grabbed coffee at a shop nearby. It did take a while for our food to come out but our server was friendly and it was a busy morning. I'll be back next time I'm in Austin. read more

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Worth every single penny We loved it - amazing breakfast / brunch spot We tried the fried chicken and biscuit - all delicious - biscuit, chicken, gravy - perfect combination We also tried the pancake full breakfast - loved the pancake - definitely a different fluffy cornbread like but absolutely delicious! Also added blueberries to the pancake which was so good!! We tried the cheddar hashbrown and highly recommend that too!! I tried the hibiscus matcha lemonade and it was so refreshing Service was great - food came out quickly and patio is super cute! We bought our dog with us on the patio! read more

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Food: the food was absolutely delicious! My grits bowl had so much flavor, and his burger was super delicious as well! The pancake was huge and had the texture of a cake! Service: everyone was super sweet, and our server was very attentive and make sure we had everything we needed! Ambiance: we both LOVED the vibes, we chose to sit inside only because we don't like eating when it's hot outside, but both inside and outside were beautiful. A perfect date spot or a quick brunch location! Extras: considering everything we ordered (food&drink) our total was $65 and to me in Austin I feel that's not awful. Could have been better but for the service and how good the food was I did not mind at all! read more

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Arrived with no reservation for Sunday brunch and was told an hour wait (not really that long). We went across the street and enjoyed drinks at Postino for the time. We continued with libations I had a delicious Bloody Mary and my gf had an Espresso Martini. For starters we shared the Avocado Tostada. We opted for toast instead of the tortilla. The avocado spread arrived on top of toasted ciabatta. Delightful. I ordered the Texas Hash and she had the Kale salad. The hash was not how I envisioned it. Chunks of tender pork with sweet potatoes and a poached egg. Incredible but it had a little too much onions for my taste. The hale salad was great and just as good the next day (leftover). Service was great and the food worth the wait! Btw after this meal I was not hungry for the rest of the day. read more

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Holy cow such a making place for brunch easily one of my favorites ever! The drinks were so flavorful, the appetizers of chorizo empanadas, strawberry ricotta on toast, and strawberry pop-tart were so amazing we wanted more of them before our entrees came out. Then hash carnitas on mole, chicken and biscuit and chocolate chip pancakes were so yummy! Best pancakes ever had and others so full of flavor, this restaurant knows how to actually season their food which many other places upscale seem to struggle. Wait staff was amazing too and really helpful! If Austin was closer I'd drive two hours in a day to come eat here often! Come eat here now! read more

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While hanging out in Austin for the weekend we de used to add this gem to our culinary adventure. Upon arrival we were promptly greeted and sat. It was a bit busy as it was a Saturday morning for brunch. The staff were very friendly and explained the menu in detail to us. We both had the classic breakfast two eggs, maple sausage , buttered toast , and wedges . The eggs were cooked perfectly and were already seasoned to perfection. The sausage was very good but lacked the maple taste I was hoping for but still great., now this toast (OMG) . I never rave about toast as it's usually an after thought. But this bread with the butter and preserves were excellent and not too Thick, the potato wedges were seasoned and crispy outside with soft inside. I had a coffee and was very pleased that is was a true coffee ( bold). I would definitely come back and recommend a visit. read more

Paperboy South - Classic breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Austin, Texas

I was so happy to hear that Paperboy opened up a 2nd location on South Lamar! Hopefully this will help manage overall demand decrease wait times across both the locations now. That being said, we arrived at 2PM for Sunday brunch today in order to avoid the brunch rush hour but there was still a 20 minute wait haha. It was my friend's first time so we ended up sharing everything so that we could try multiple dishes together. The Chicken & Biscuit is a MUST if you love a sweet, savory combination and I appreciated that the gravy wasn't too heavy or thick to complement the dish. We also ordered the Texas Hash because it sounded like a healthier option and ended up pairing well with the fried chicken. To end our meal on a sweet note, we tried the Paperboy Pancake, and if you love corn bread, you'll absolutely love this dish! Unlike the standard pancake consistency, the outside edges of this pancake was crispy, the inside was fluffy like corn bread, and the brown butter wasn't too heavy or overpowering. Even if the wait times might be longer than usual, it's always worth the wait every time! PARKING: As of 6/29/25, there is free parking behind the establishment in the parking garage connected to the building. read more

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Pro-tip: Poptarts will sell out quickly, do yourselves a favor and secure one for your tastebuds. Oh and the hash browns. Must order. Fantastic experience! Service, quality of food and drink top notch, and ambiance fun with a twist of modern diner vibes. While I was intrigued by the guava matcha lemonade, I stuck with the guava lemonade and it was both refreshing and plenty satisfying. Using actual guava pulp, it wasn't overly sweet, although I didn't mind diluting it to extend my drinking experience. The hash was wonderful. Wish there were two eggs, instead of one, especially because poached doesn't account for the whole egg. Highly suggest the kitchen changes order to have two eggs (although the order of one is true to the menu description). Prices are certainly on the "city" higher end. I'd rate this as a brunch spot I look forward to returning to, a regular even! read more

Paperboy South - Poptart - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Loved the ambiance of this new spot they have! Their indoor and outdoor sections are much more spacious than the East location. We started with the cinnamon toast and it was phenomenal. Definitely order that. The brisket had was cooked very well and I liked the touch of mole on the side of the plate. Needless to say, I cleared my plate. The cheddar has brown was really good but a bit pricey for $7. My friend got an iced matcha with salted caramel syrup and it was actually really good, I'd come back and get it in the fall. Service was nice but a tad slow to get out good out. There was 30 min between our appetizer and entrees. For context we were there for lunch around 2pm on a Friday and it was semi busy. They only validate an hour for parking. I still paid like $6 for the parking garage which was kind of a turn off. read more

Paperboy is consistently one of my favorite brunch spots in Austin! I was thrilled to find out that they opened another location since it was so hard to get a reservation at the original location! It is located in a branch new apartment complex and there is validation available when you park inside the complex! We came with no reservation, and waited about 10 minutes before being seated at the bar! For drinks, we ordered the Bloody Mary and Guava Spritz! Both were amazing cocktails with so many good flavors going on! For mains we ordered the steak and eggs, which is always one of our favorites to order! We also got the mushroom grits which was brightened up so well with the pickled fennel! I love leeks and fennel so this dish was right up my alley! For the side we got the has brown which came with a slightly spicy sauce, which was sooo good!! If you are visiting Austin or just craving good brunch food, you must come here!! read more

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Very popular brunch spot with a solid menu of American food I had a reservation for 4 on a Sunday, but they were running behind and we weren't seated until ~20 min after our reservation time. The space to stand around in while waiting for our table was pretty tight, and there was just one bench around for seating. That said they did have a counter where you could order drinks + pastries which helped us not get too hangry. Once we were finally seated they did bring us a complimentary app to acknowledge the wait, which appreciated, but then the service continued to be slow for the rest of the meal. The inside is small, but they have a fair amount of outside seating + a bunch of heat lamps to make patio seating not too bad The food and coffee were very good, but some of the prices were insane (including $8 for 2 pieces of bacon). read more