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    Tiny Boxwoods

    3.9 (410 reviews)
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    TINY BOXWOODS ATMOSPHERE

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    Loud
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    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Matcha Latte
    Sebastian B.

    This is a nice boutique style diner. We sat at the bar and the bartenders gave us great recommendations on the food. They also made great drinks for us! We will definitely go back. The food is delicious and savory! The whole experience was pleasant!

    Crabcakes
    Paige F.

    When someone claims that a restaurant has the best pastries outside of Europe, you don't just nod politely--you raise an eyebrow and prepare to judge. And Tiny Boxwoods? Oh, they absolutely deliver. It's like stepping into a chic little slice of Paris, sprinkled with Southern charm and just enough effortlessly cool, slightly snobby energy to make you feel like you've made a very good life choice by being there. The atmosphere works for everything--an easy lunch, a romantic dinner, and honestly, brunch here probably deserves its own fan club. I ordered the crab cakes off the appetizer menu, and let me tell you, they understood the assignment. Light, fresh, and flavorful--basically the perfect excuse to save room for what you're really here for: the pastries. And the pastries... wow. Not just hype--fully justified hype. Vanilla bean brioche, chocolate croissant, lemon blueberry thyme loaf--and of course, one of their famous chocolate chip cookies. Every bite felt like a tiny, delicious flex. Like, yes, I do have excellent taste, thank you for noticing. Safe to say, the bold claim doesn't just hold up--it struts.

    Megan C.

    Have been wanting to try Tinys for a while now since our family has been and loved it. The space is so cute. Very farmhouse modern chic feel to it with beautiful white finishes everywhere and white flowers and candles on the tables to add to the ambiance. Service was great. We went to celebrate NYE and the server provided recommendations for some wine to celebrate and some apps to get us started. We enjoyed the Brussels sprouts and the meat and cheese board. The meat and cheese board itself was delicious but I wished there was a bit more cheese, it had more dips and spreads as opposed to cheeses. Plenty of delicious meats however. The Brussels were to die for and came with sourdough to dip in the sauce. For mains we ordered the bolognese, chop salad, and the burger. Our friend ordered a second bolognese because it was that good! The burger and fries were good, and the chop salad was also decent. A little heavy on the dressing but overall very delicious! We decided to treat ourselves for the last day of the year with the famous Tinys à la mode cookie and ice cream and I will dream about this for the next several weeks. The warm cookie skillet paired with the ice cream and rich chocolate sauce was incredible! Guess we'll have to come back to get it again. Thanks to the Tinys crew for making our NYE and final dinner before the new year one to remember!

    My kids Sharing a side of fries
    Charli V.

    Such a cute little neighborhood spot! I can definitely see this space being booked for a small rehearsal lunch/dinner or even the morning after breakfast/brunch. Anyway, my husband booked a breakfast for me and our kids last Sunday and we were so pleasantly treated by our waitstaff. Full bar. Outdoor space. Such a special experience for my little one in picking a pastry plate. Every item off the menu was made to order and delicious. The front of house team were very attentive and accommodating to my two toddlers and for that, I can't recommend them to other families enough! Breakfast food items are always a hit for children and my husband so we gobbled up a lot pretty quickly. Drinks were good. We had 9:30 reservations and they got steadily busier throughout the morning. Overall, the intimate but lively setting really set us up for a wonderful day.

    Black & Bleu (Filet Mignon)
    David L.

    Really awesome vibe at this North Central Austin spot! Very kind and attentive service, and food really was/should have been phenomenal! The main reason for 3 stars is that both of our dishes came with undercooked proteins, and Tiny Boxwoods had a difficult time admitting to or remedying that fact. We got the Day's Catch and the Black & Bleu, and while stunning in presentation, and even delicious upon first bite, it quickly became clear that the middle of Filet was beyond rare (we had asked for medium rare), and the middle of the fish was under enough that we couldn't cut through it easily. The server did end up taking the dishes back, but it was somewhat begrudging. I have a lot experience both cooking dishes like this and dining out, and the last thing I want to be is difficult! Not exactly sure what the best solution would have been, but this spoiled the fact that everything else about the restaurant/experience was beautiful, and it could easily have gotten 5 stars from me. I will be back to try again!

    Migas with avocado instead of carnitas
    Lauren W.

    Beautiful spot for brunch! It was so nice to sit outside on a nice day. I got the migas without carnitas, and they offered to substitute it with avocado. It was really good! Would definitely go back and make a stop for some cookies after :)

    Thanks Andrew!
    Charles L.

    My wife was enjoying an u usually cool night and said, "Let's go to Tiny Boxwoods and have the wood fired artichoke hearts." Great idea! Outdoor seating and a cozy setting. Service was fantastic, as it always is. Thanks, Andrew! A friendly caring server. The food is always well prepare prepared, timely served, and well-plated. Artichoke hearts, oh my, great dish. Crab cake appetizer delicious. What was my wildflower?Watercolor entree is a must try, crab meat me one and grilled shrimp. Latte for dessert. Andrew, see (photo) was a wonderfully kind, genuine server. My wife is now 2 years cancer free so part of our dinner was to celebrate that occasion at great milestone. Andrew brought a glass of bubbles on the house. One of the managers, Luis, came by too. So friendly and engaging. Thanks guys for being part of a wonderful evening.

    The Club Sandwich w/ Caesar salad
    Becky L.

    YEPPPP! Great place to celebrate an occasion which we did. Nora was a TERRIFIC server Our daughter's 32nd B'Day Lots of food options as we were brunching, the menu includes lunch options i.e. a 4 layer Club Sandwich, a burger . We started with a BISCUIT BOARD~ one of my absolute fav breakfast foods of all times is a BISCUIT (these didn't disappoint) with honey butter & homemade strawberry jam a pastry board is also on the menu....thats gonna be ordered on my next visit also the artichoke ~ now this was quite different that we expected, it's more like a dip with pesto and artichoke pieces, served with 2 very large pieces of grilled bread. I am not a pesto fan, but this wasn't bad at all~ would I order it again, depends who I am with however with so many additional options most likely I would try something new. Our main dishes included, CRAB CAKES, the Goat cheese salad, pancakes & a Club Sandwich. Our daughter shared one of her Crab cakes with me for my Goat Cheese salad with made a lovely addition as the salad was perfectly lightly dressed. The pancakes are huge and looked possibly the BEST looking pancakes I have ever seen, served golden brown with sliced apples on the side. The Club is bigger than a triple decker!!! Certainly could be shared or take one of the bread slices out to make it less carby. All food is made in-house, fresh nothing was a disappointment, granted something might not have been a favorite but that doesn't make it bad This could be a regular stop for me as the ambience is right up my alley PLUS I would feel comfortable going alone for a coffee, lite bite & a book.

    Andrew C.

    Cute place in central Austin with airy bright interior and some exterior seating. It has a casual fancy vibe and where you'd imagine you'd find soccer moms lunching. Try the fresh baked cookies when they have those available. Dropped in here for a quick breakfast and it didn't disappoint (but it was also not exactly cheap for brunch). Service was attentive without being overbearing and very very nice. I would recommend reservations here if possible since they can get pretty busy.

    Tiny bakery next door
    Tiffany M.

    I was lucky to get a parking spot right in front for Sunday brunch. The parking lot is very small and a market was taking up half of it. They do offer valet. We sat outside and it was a beautiful day. It is a very relaxing garden atmosphere that is so unlike most places in Austin. It felt more like an east coast beach town than anything else. It was hard to choose, but felt like a sandwich and took the waiter's advice to get sweet potato waffle fries. There's a little bakery next door and we got sown treats to go. Overall amazing experience and would come again.

    Cookie
    Rishi P.

    Nice cozy spot with beautiful outdoor patio seating that is always booked. Service was solid as we didn't feel rushed at all Fried green tomatoes were large and good portions along with Burrata with delicious bread. Definitely start with apps Prime rib was delicious and had great seasoning, we had blue cheese and Parmesan risotto and bother were good Dessert was also a must have with the cheesecake and lemon cake. Definitely take cookies home.

    Turkey avocado club
    Lauren L.

    Excellent service, great atmosphere, fantastic food. I highly highly recommend the fries!

    Menu
    Kia L.

    I came here for lunch yesterday and had a wonderful time! Tiny Boxwoods is such a charming and classic restaurant. The ambiance feels like a cozy cabin, with the fireplace going and the pretty patio with a classy backyard feel. There is parking onsite but it fills up quickly. Thankfully there is street parking nearby. Our server Tristian was a sweetheart and recommended some great drinks. I started with the South Congress 75 which is just a twist on a French 75. All cocktails are $15 each across the board. I ended my meal with the chai cocktail which surprisingly did not taste like it was described, nonetheless it was still refreshing. For lunch I ordered the Crab Cake Benedict which came with house potatoes. The crab cakes were a bit too firm and not very fresh. The potatoes were the star of my plate!! so delicious and crispy. Bacon was standard and the biscuit was too firm and needed to be warmer when served. My meal overall was consistent and tasted good, portions were nice. The lunch menu needs a bit more variety in my opinion. I would love to come back and try the dinner menu the scallops sounded great but the don't serve it during lunch.

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    Hands down, the best food and service I've had during my stay in Austin. The staff is amazing and extremely talented.

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    I love this place. If it weren't so crazy loud I would give it 5 stars.

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    Ask the Community - Tiny Boxwoods

    Is parking tight?

    It can be. Be very careful going in & out because of curves & weird turns. People go too fast in the weird small lot.

    Are they dog friendly?

    Apparently not anymore. Just went today with a friend and was turned away before we could even ask for a table outside. A little embarrassing since I had insisted her dog would be welcome. I had previously taken my dogs there during the afternoon… 

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    Took my parents here for their anniversary…read more The service was excellent even before we arrived. They printed special menus without pricing because I wanted my parents to order whatever they wanted and not worry about it since I was treating them (they feel bad when I spend money on them). They had the special menus ready and an anniversary card already set on the table. They have a selection of NA drinks and also gave us a commemorative NA drink on the house since I told them before we arrived that no one drinks. These small touches made an excellent time a magical time. No wonder they are a Michelin starred restaurant! Everyone said happy anniversary to them and it was such a nice touch. We did the tasting menu and Im so glad we did! The highlights were: 1. Short rib 2. Caviar and cornbread 3. Scallop 4. Halibut Notable mentions: 1. Tuna 2. Oysters Everything else was delicious even if it's not mentioned above. The dishes played on many different senses and were very well planned, not only in execution but the order in which they were served. I think everyone should do the tasting menu at least once. The restaurant was filled but the noise level wasn't loud. They have valet parking on Friday and Saturday, which was very convenient.

    We visited this restaurant on a holiday and we're hoping to get a great steak in Austin. They are a…read moreMichelin star restaurant and we saw them listed in an article of having one of the best steaks in Austin. By the time I had made the reservation everyone else seemed to had no availability but they had a couple left so we came here. By the time we had made reservations, only bar seating was available, which I felt we were lucky to even get since other steakhouses and fancy restaurants were completely full. We ended up having to park a couple blocks away across the river to the west but it was free street parking and the restaurant is located next to a bridge crosses that river so it was actually convenient. Once seated at the bar, we were well taken care of and not rushed even though our reservations were technically at their listed closing time. We just ordered a cocktail, a few side dishes and a steak to share. Everything was really tasty and well presented. The steak was pretty good, but I don't feel it was the best in Austin by any means. Overall this is a very nice date night experience, even if you end up just sitting at the bar area like we did.

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    I came here for Sunday brunch and had a relaxed, easy experience overall. I started with a chai…read morelatte, which had a nice sweetness and a lightly spiced flavor, though it was served more lukewarm than hot. It was fine, but not something I felt compelled to finish. The standout was the beignet tray. The mini beignets came topped with powdered sugar and were served with a coffee glaze for dipping. They were small, warm, and delicious, with crispy edges and soft centers. This was easily the highlight of the meal and the dish I would come back for. To balance out the sweetness, I also ordered an egg-and-cheese taco on a corn tortilla with salsa. It was simple, but it did the job. My boyfriend ordered avocado toast and an iced coffee, and everything fit the casual brunch vibe. The atmosphere was chill, and parking validation was a plus. One thing to know before going is that the seating process is a little unusual: you order at the front first, then find a table. We arrived before the line grew and had no issue getting seated, but I could see this being stressful if the restaurant is crowded and tables are limited. Overall, Dish Society is a solid brunch spot on SoCo with a relaxed feel!

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    My girlfriends and I were on a girls trip in Austin and we decided to stop here for brunch. It was…read moresuch a hit, this restaurant is our vibe and I wish we had it back home. The restaurant itself is decorated so nice, it's picture perfect. I also really appreciate a restaurant committed to having options that are seed oil free, from local farms and also having options without refined sugar. Miranda was our server and she was so kind and attentive. She made sure we had a great experience and was a pleasure to talk to. To eat I ordered the classic breakfast and to drink I had the vanilla maca. I didn't love the vanilla maca, and I only blame myself for that. I have never had maca so I didn't know what to expect but the drink basically tasted like a chocolate protein shake. Which isn't bad but I wanted like more of a latte so that was on me. My meal however? Loved it. Everything was so flavorful and hit the spot exactly with what I wanted. I also really appreciate a salad with breakfast since this helps lower your glucose spike and so when a restaurant offers this I know they know true wellness!!! My girlfriends both ordered the avocado toast and loved it. One ordered the cherry vanilla limeade and enjoyed it as well, but as an avid cherry hater I didn't try it...but if you like cherry she recommends it! I would come back to Austin just to eat here again. So good. So jealous this isn't back home... did I mention that already??!!

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