A paperboy location in the south. Woohoo. The quality is the same with the original location. The ricotta toast is to die for. $15 for 1 slice of toast is steep for sure, but the quality is up there. You can tell they put a lot of thought in each dish. I prefer this location because of their outdoor seating. read more

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I have been to Paperboy twice, once at their East location and once at South location. When I originally went, I will admit I wasn't super impressed with it. Likely because I felt it had been overhyped and I found the menu at that time to be underwhelming. We had gotten the migas, a peach and cinnamon roll, and ricotta toast and they were all meh. However, I was willing to give Paper Boy another try as I had some friends from out of town who wanted to try it. And thankfully this visit around it was much better. The difference between the South and East location besides their location, is their ambiance. I feel that Paper Boy South seems bigger because the ceilings are taller and I like their outdoor space a little bit better because the building eaves really protects you from the Austin hot sun and even at 12:00 PM when the high was 95, with fans and the shade provided by the building it was fairly comfortable on the patio more than the East location where by 10:00 AM some of the tables were in the sun on the patio. The indoor space for both were designed for smaller parties and I think the indoor space for East is slightly larger than South. Food wise, I got the mushroom grits which came with cheesy grits that were actually nice and smooth without being too gritty (pun intended) or too tough, marinated mushrooms, and a leek chili crisp which I was impressed by because I believe it does have Sichuan peppercorn in it as my lips were a little tingly after eating the dish! The portion size for this dish was large and I enjoyed that because I was able to split it into two meals. I also absolutely love LOVE their cheddar hash brown - as my friend says the hash brown is "stupid good". It's a perfectly crispy hash brown with perfect grated potato underneath that is cooked well with just the right amount of cheese without it being overly fatty. Drink wise everyone went with the emerald city (guava, lemonade, and matcha) and it got rave reviews all around. Service was also great. Daniel our server was great to our party of 8 and had a great sense of humor. Parking is easy, but with construction it is getting difficult. Parking is in the back of the building (follow the signs, the parking entrance is where Positano is) and you go to the right. I ended up parking on Gibson for free street parking because when I sent on Friday morning all the parking spots looked like it was taken by construction workers. But I didn't see any signs for paying for parking, so I am assuming parking is free or possibly validated as of now due to construction. My friends were able to find a spot in the back for them and didn't have to pay. If you're coming on the weekends, I would highly recommend grabbing reservations via OpenTable. 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

A great spot to try if you're in Austin! I always get a reservation since the wait can be pretty crazy. The coffee and chicken and biscuit were very good. My only issue here is the price. It was almost $40 for a latte, plate, and a side of bacon which, while the tasted good, feels a bit ridiculous. read more

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

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Y U M! I loved the East Side location and was stoked to try the new South Lamar location. I booked a reservation for the patio on a Sunday at 10:30. We arrived 10 minutes early and they were slammed. The patio had fans so it wasn't miserably hot. Our server was amazing and told us to order a shareable because the food could take a while and he was right. We got the ham and Gruyère empanada to hold us over and my goodness, I would love to crush one of those every morning. The flakiness was beautifully done and the filling was amazing. We got the pancake to share and let me tell you - they put the CAKE in pancake. It was so thick and fluffy. I have no idea what they put in that butter but my goodness, it makes it a million times better. You cannot go wrong with the cheese hashbrown. It is so crispy and the green onions on it tie it all together. The Texas Hash is more on the lunch side. It looks kinda small but is extremely filling. The Classic Breakfast was classic. Nothing more to really add, but the seasonal peach jam was tasty. Cannot wait to go again! 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 this was my first time at the south location, I am a long time fan of Paperboy. It is just a nice, sit down spot for some great food! This location had some amazing music playing today- I hope this is a constant. Whomever was DJ needs a raise. I do like this location a bit more than the other mainly because of the floor plan. It's a little less cramped and I enjoyed the large booths through the middle of the restaurant. We were here for my husband's birthday brunch and we were seated with a very sweet "Happy Birthday From Paperboy" card at our table. I thought that was so thoughtful and really sets Paperboy apart from other local spots. On top the that, we also received a free cinnamon toast which was a planned purchase for us so that was such a lovely surprise. My absolute favorite go-to is the b.e.c. A bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich- a classic but the jam on there paired with the pimento steals the show! They are the perfect combo, turning a simple breakfast dish into an explosion of flavor! I love to pair my sandwich with an iced vanilla late, also a classic. But we did order the Love Potion and a hot green tea with honey. The love potion is very bitter but tasty and green tea was standard, but delicious. Unfortunately, they ran out of guava pop tarts before we got there which was a bummer but also totally expected because they're delicious. Definitely show up earlier in the day for a larger, fresher selection of pastries. Parking is located behind the building and paired with another business and apartment parking. There's easy to read signs everywhere so it's not too confusing. Paperboy also validates which is so great cause how often do you find free parking in Austin these days. read more

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Everything I had at Paperboy South was delicious. The pancake with blueberries was decadent, loved the Texas hash (roasted pork, sweet potato, onion, kale, poached egg, pecan mole), the guava pop tart was amazing, I also got the cheddar hashbrown which was nicely crispy. I got the morning zing to drink. I sat at the bar and my server was very friendly. The restaurant is along S. Lamar and has both an indoor and outdoor deck area. They inKind but of course I forgot to use it SMH at me. read more

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Paperboy remains one of my favorite spots in Austin for breakfast and brunch. The atmosphere is polished but comfortable. The classic breakfast is my go-to here. Service was slower than expected, we were only checked on briefly when the plates were cleared. Overall, it continues to be a reliable spot with good quality food. read more

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

Was looking forward for so long to trying Paperboy coffee at the walk up and could not believe that this was what cost $8. Smallest cup and was given to me half full. Price is crazy for such a small serving. read more

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

What a trendy and delicious brunch spot. I had the paperboy pancake full breakfast and lil Remi. The pancake is a huge Japanese pancake with brown butter sea salt and maple syrup. It's the most decadent breakfast ever, and worth the splurge. I visited on a Monday morning, no wait. Attentive and friendly waitstaff even though I dined solo. Appreciate the hospitality, I'll be back. read more

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Wait was 45 minutes on a sunday, which we expected. They have a separate window to order coffee and drinks while you wait tho! We decided to get our steps in and walk over to Desnudo instead. The interior is lovely! And the service was wonderful. I ordered the cheeseburger with fries and it was absolutely delicious!!! Will definitely come back. read more

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

The place is super cute and outside seating is very nice! Food was decent but nothing that knocks your socks off. Drinks were great! The match and strawberry punch are a must. I will say it was pretty slow service but it wasn't horrible to relax outside. read more

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Always tell you the truth Always straight facts Gave you my word Baby no lie Here as a transplant, we say nothing but the truth Nothing but the truth Nothing but the mthr f ng truth Ja rule The truth: service was BEYOND amazing (which I'm not used to in this town at this sort of establishment). Went on a Saturday morning @ 9am and it was half full (pretty busy for an early Saturday morning). We ordered and the food arrived too fast. Less than 15 min.... Maybe less than 10? Red flag! Precooked? For how long? When? Whyyyyyyyy! Not great. Food was not hot (obvs) tasted okay. Wouldn't say it's cheap where it would warrant such prep of having everything already cooked. Would go back and maybe try other things. It's a cute ambience but would I recommend to an out of towner visiting probably not. Chicken and biscuits: chicken was dry, gravy was like bath water temp wished it was hotter. The top had that solidified film when gravy cools down. Pop tart: cold. I prefer pop tarts a little warm with a gooey center esp if it's made in house. Huevos rancheros grits: why grits? Doesn't really add to the dish idk otherwise it tasted okay ... but let's end on a high. Service was so so so so great!! read more

Paperboy South - Chicken biscuit gravy - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Austin, Texas

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My belief in Paperboy might officially be dead... Despite opening a second location, you'll still find yourself in long wait times and a lack of service. You'll find the same menu as the East side, but since I've now been to Paperboy a few times, the excitement is no longer there. I'm always interested in finding something new, but with such a small menu, it's easy to run out of options. My partner & I split the Smashburger and the Migas. The Migas was good, but at $16, it's hard to justify the price. Unfortunately, the Smashburger and the fries were incredibly salty making it borderline inedible. For the hype and price, Paperboy just isn't hitting anymore. read more

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Paperboy is my favorite brunch restaurant in Austin, and I'm so excited that they opened up another location! We celebrated my bestie's birthday here recently, and they brought us a really sweet card and complimentary ricotta toast. Their rotating selection of toasts is my favorite-- including the avocado tostada and the various sweeter options. The staff is so lovely and helpful, and I can't wait to come back! read more

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The only reason I'm giving this review a 4 is because of the hostesses and the time it takes to receive food. Otherwise the wait staff and the food is excellent. I have been to the south location of paperboy a couple times now and the reoccurring theme I am running into is a lack of awareness/urgency with the hosts. I waited in line 8 minutes to check into my brunch reservation even though there were 3 hostesses at the stand helping 1 person. I had to speak up in order to get the line moving. If someone has a reservation, the table should be ready, not make them wait even longer for a table they booked. The food is fantastic. I loved the Migas with pork! It will be my new go to order. I also am obsessed with their blueberry pancake and cheddar hash brown. My friend said her steak and eggs was the best she's ever had. My other friend loved her sweet potato hash. And burger was good but super greasy and wet. I would pass next time and instead get the BEC. I am looking forward to coming back and trying more items, hopefully with a speedier seating process and food serving process now that the staff should no longer be new. **also the carrot/ginger juice drink is phenomenal!!! Pros: food, flavor, menu items, inside vibes, waitress/waiters Cons: wait time, hostess, cook time read more

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I lOVE Paperboy and have dined at the East location several times. I was so happy when I found out that they opened a location around the corner from my house! Sadly for us, but awesome for the restaurant, it is still hard as heck to get a reservation. Failing to find a reservation online for a Sunday at 12:30, I decided to stop by and check the waitlist. We were quoted...wait for it...a 2 hour wait!!! We decided to give it at least an hour if we weren't close, we had decided that we were going to give up and leave. Lucky for us, we got our text after an hour! I figured most people would give up and remove their name from the waitlist. The only downside to their waitlist is that you can only see on Opentable that you are on it, but not where you are on the list. They have a large outdoor patio with several fans so it was nice. The cold brew martini was amazing and desperately needed after my hangover! The only negative about dining later in the day is that they were out of quite a few things, so that was a bummer. We were not deterred and instead, opted for the avocado tostado but subbed for toast and added salmon, fried egg over easy, pickled onions, and sliced jalapeños. It was amazing!! We also shared the mushroom grits which were interesting and really good and as always, the cheddar hashbrown was a winner. The hostess, Kayley was so sweet & patient. When you work at a high volume restaurant, it can get quite stressful and even though there was a constant line, she handled it well and kept cool! It can be a thankless job, so THANK YOU for maintaining your professionalism. read more

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This was a new location that just opened a few weeks ago, and they are doing fantastic so far. The staff was extremely friendly, it was easy to get a seat, and the food was outstanding. It was a little too hot to sit on their outdoor patio, but the inside was bright, well laid out, and had plenty of seating. read more

Paperboy South - Outdoor patio on a Thursday at brunch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Best breakfast in Austin!!! The food I'm still dreaming about! Get the blueberry pastry!! Pancakes are super unique and the breakfast sandwich had me drooling! If I could transport it to Chicago I would! It was so memorable I even had to get the merch and diner mug. read more

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I am such a huge fan of Paperboy, and not just because the first brick & mortar location is a three-minute walk from my apartment. I am spoiled and lucky. However, I am often on this side of town, on Lamar, and thought it would be great to check out this second location. This location is just as popular as the east side! I strongly suggest reservations! I am glad we made them. Heck, even living down the street from the 11th street location, I still make reservations. Otherwise, you're probably looking at a medium to lengthy wait. No matter if you book ahead or decide to get on line, IT IS ABSOLUTELY WORTH IT! The quality of the food and service is as perfect as the first location. Fresh and delicious ingredients for elevated comfort food. Lovely and airy decor. Lots of parking, yay. Do yourself a favor and check out this location. Seriously good stuff. read more

I always thought that people might have been too obsess with this place but now I get why! If you are in a hurry, you will want to make reservations months in advance, but if not, I recommend putting yourself in the list, run some errands and coming back. The food was AMAZING, so far the best brunch I have had in Austin. All the pastries and anything with carbs are over the top, do not miss the pancakes! Service was fast and people were super friendly. read more

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

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Service and food was amazing. I couldn't stop thinking about it after we at here. I've been to the East Austin location, and I'll say that this location is much better and spacious. Easier parking and it's very conveniently located on South Lamar. read more

Yummy and a very cute spot. I had the Texas hash. I'm a hash girl and it was different so I liked it. We had mixed reviews at the table. Chicken and biscuit is yummy. The lox platter is good and very refreshing and lite. The hash brown is ok. I would love to come back and try more. Our server Daniel was very friendly and helpful with suggestions. read more

Paperboy South - Lox platter, hash brown, classical breakfast, chicken and biscuit, Texas hash - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Austin, Texas

Great food and great waiter. The hostess' werent too friendly and the table was about 20 minutes late for us but i recognize they recently opened so will give them some grace! read more

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

Came here recently for brunch and I got the b.e.c and a vanilla latte! Our server was really kind and I appreciated that when I told her I didn't want bacon she suggested subbing for avocado. I thought the b.e.c and cheddar hash brown were good but for the price I didn't think it was anything really special or something that I'll go back for or crave. The latte was good and I like that I had the option to add vanilla. read more

Paperboy South - b.e.c - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Austin, Texas

The locally acclaimed Paperboy has now opened their South location right across from the Ramen Tatsuya and right in front of the nice new Bouldin! Paperboy has been an East Austin staple for many years now and the fact it continues to have a long wait time is both a peeve of mine as well as a testament to their food. There's a large parking garage available to patrons when you drive down the center of the property and the first hour is free. Paperboy offers a pickup option if you don't have enough time to eat there or want to take it to-go for lunch. Known for primarily their breakfast cuisine, I love their entire menu. I rarely go for breakfasts anymore, but they have a great burger and the kale salad is now a weekly staple for me as it is both delicious and nutritious. They have a decently sized outdoor patio and some fans to survive the summers, but I'd imagine this place will continue to blow up even further as the weather cools down in the Fall. read more

This new location opened in June. It is fresh and new in every way. I ordered a Bloody Mary--they make the mix there and it was very good. L ordered eggs over ez and cheese grits. I went for Migas and cheesy hash browns. He commented that the eggs were perfectly cooked. My Migas dish was excellent and the cheesy hash browns were awesome. Our server was friendly, attentive and knowledgeable about the menu items. The environment was welcoming. read more

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The food was excellent! The location itself is very nice and parking, while a bit difficult to find initially, is very available. I wish they would validate the entire parking bill, as they only do an hour. The service was a little slow but attentive and the food came fast once ordered. A well-known comedian was eating at the bar nearby and the servers were unfazed, so I guess if you're a celebrity you can eat here without worry. read more

Paperboy South - Steak and eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Austin, Texas

The place was so beautiful!! I felt like I was somewhere coastal! You can easily pass it, but once you know where it's at, the rest is a breeze. Parking is plenty behind the restaurant. The wait was under an hour. All the staff were very friendly. The wait for the food did not take long. It was fresh and delicious. I highly enjoyed the visit. Def recommend checking it out. read more

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

Great spot for brunch with friendly service and interesting twists on classics. Sat outside and enjoyed the unexpectedly warm weather in the middle of December. Ordered the hash with a sub for avocado instead of the pulled pork. The mole had good depth of flavor, the egg had a properly runny yolk and the vegetables were well cooked. It was good but the flavors were strong and portion sizable so would suggesting sharing it. Next time would like to try the pancake and the biscuits... read more

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

Finally got to try paperboy, on a Monday and they were still super busy lol. I know why though, the food was excellent. I had the Texas hash and my husband got the bec sandwich, would recommend both. Service was quick and friendly, will definitely be back! Make a reservation, it's impossible without one. read more

Paperboy pleasantly surprised me! I thought it would've been overhyped but the meal was so good!! The space is really nice and I sat outside on a beautiful day. I would go back. read more

Paperboy South - Steak and Eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Austin, Texas

We came in on a Wednesday at noon and the host told us there was a 20 min wait for a table. Then they told us they didn't have room for us to wait inside but it was quite cold outside. We would yo asking for a menu and since it was just 2 of us, we just looked at the menu in front of the coffee area. When we got sat our lovely server Jen greeted us with a warm smile. She got us water and suggested some great meals on the menu. We were deciding between a couple things and she was so kind, she offered us a hashbrown on the house. The food was delicious!! Incredible cornbread pancake, the portion of the pork in the Texas hash was substantial, the hashbrown was unique and tasty. I would maybe recommend getting more eggs for the Texas hash but overall very yummy. Will definitely come back but I'd make sure to call to put in a reservation. The vibe inside is clean, well lit, has cute small 2 person booths. read more

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LOVED this place. My coworkers and I came here on the last day of our trip and everything we tried was fantastic. We shared a poptart pastry that was so soft and not too sweet. Each of us got a matcha that we equally loved. But the chilaquiles were the best part! Spicy, sauced well and a lot of flavor. Knocked down one start because it's such a big bowl and they only give you one egg with it and the egg to chilaquiles ratio is too low. To pay for another one is like $3 or $4. read more

Pancakes were blah rest was great! The Bloody Mary mix is housemaid and I thought it was a little tart. The homemade biscuits are bomb. read more

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

Appreciation fee is uncalled for, that's what a tip is for, overcharging for food for small portions isn't right

What a treat being able to visit their second location in the first opening week! My sister and I enjoyed a nice brunch on their patio. It was private and cozy, even while facing the busy Lamar street. Our server, Daniel, had the best descriptions and gave really great recommendations. He's also a hero for safely removing a wasp sipping on my sister's coffee. 10/10 service I had their Emerald City (matcha lemonade) and the Chicken & Biscuit. My sister had the Texas Hash with avocado and a lavender latte. The emerald city is a refreshing and light on the sweetness. The chicken & biscuit was our servers rec and very grateful for it. Chicken was juicy yet crispy, well seasoned and lightly drizzled plate with spicy honey. Biscuit had a fluffy bounciness. I love when they do a soft scramble omelette type Texas hash had pretty good carnitas and the pecan mole was really a nice compliment. I wish they had a bit more throughout the plate. I love a good poached egg, well executed. I didn't try her latte as I'm not a fan of lavender, but she and the wasp seemed to like it. Thank you Paper Boy, best wishes on your expansion. read more

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We finally were able to visit our granddaughters favorite restaurant! The service was exceptional and everything we tried was very good! I had the Avocado Tostada and we had the Jalapeno Cheddar biscuits. read more

Paperboy was recommended to us by a local Michelin chef so we HAD to try it. A perfect breakfast with great vibes, friendly staff, relaxed atmosphere and a great menu! My husband and I also both enjoyed the earl gray cold brew (not pictured) read more

Paperboy South - Blueberry paperboy pancake with browned butter, locally sourced bacon and soft scramble eggs. So simple, yet so perfect! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Austin, Texas

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