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Magnolia Cafe South

1920 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704-3503 (South Austin)
512-445-0000
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Ranked #21 of 2,454 restaurants in Austin
Price range: €1 - €16
Cuisines: American, Diner, Café
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Good for: Child-friendly, Groups, Local cuisine, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, After-hours
Neighbourhood: South Austin
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Austin, Texas
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5 reviews 5 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

Great fresh food, friendly wait staff, wonderful menu selections. I like the funky Austin vibe it has. No matter when you go in there will be a crowd that will consist of culturally diverse people. Love it!

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See 4 more reviews by Cortland J for Austin
Austin, Texas
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29 restaurant reviews
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

After getting off work at 6AM a lot of us from work decided it would be a good idead to go to Mags for breakfast before heading to bed. The breakfast tacos was excellent with plenty of eggs, sausage, home fries and cheese. Their salsa was pretty good too. The service though was lacking. It's a good thing I was... More

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See 15 more reviews by drn4 for Austin
Plano, Texas
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27 reviews 27 reviews
19 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013 via mobile

Man, this place was packed abd well worth the wait. We came on may 4 and it was a beautiful day. Sit inside or out. People watch and absorb the good vibes. Austin baby!!!! Woo!!!!!

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Chevy Chase, Maryland
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64 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 37 cities Reviews in 37 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

This was a great place just after the SoCo strip, felt like your typical breakfast/diner spot but once you look at the menu you know it's anything but. I had an amazing bowl of fresh black beans with queso fresco that was out of this world. The accompanying corncake was a perfect addition. My wife had a great breakfast spread... More

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See 10 more reviews by app05156 for Austin
Indian Harbour Beach, Florida
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29 restaurant reviews
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

Just had breakfast there 4/23...wowsers !! A delicious custom omlette, very good service and generous portions. Lot's of local art on the walls for viewing and sale. This is the place to go anytime of the day or night for great breakfast fare. Wish we'd stayed in town longer to try some of their luncheon options.

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See 11 more reviews by Michael S for Austin
Millerton, New York
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39 restaurant reviews
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18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

The food is delicious with a unique twist. We ate there twice this trip and brought our friends who were also visiting for a wedding. Every single one of us loved our meal. Tip, during the week, no wait. On weekends go early or the wait might be an hour.

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See 7 more reviews by F00die2010 for Austin
Colorado Springs, Colorado
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

We had a great breakfast here - Texas benedict for my husband, migas taco for me, with a shared peach buttermilk pancake. Food was great and service was very prompt, particularly considering the volume that morning. I would not call the atmosphere romantic or relaxed, as this place is frantically busy with tables fairly close together. Expect a wait of... More

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See 9 more reviews by richandtrudi for Austin
Denver, Colorado
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21 restaurant reviews
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37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

If I lived in Austin, I'd be here every weekend! My friends and I visited during a girls' weekend. We had to wait 30 or so minutes on a Sunday morning (expected) and service was initially a little spotty, but once we got rolling, everything was perfect. Their queso is absolutely out of this world... My friends and I drizzled... More

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See 6 more reviews by Hopper211 for Austin
New York City, New York
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013 via mobile

We went for Sunday breakfast while passing through Austin and were lucky enough to nab a counter spot right away. They do offer free coffee for those who are waiting for a table, which is very cool. We had a great waiter, friendly counter neighbor, and the food was fresh, delicious, and well priced. Highly recommend this spot for breakfast.

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Dallas, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

Great breakfast, eclectic menu choices, and fun atmosphere. Always a wait, but it goes fast. I love the gingerbread, chocolate chip pancakes.

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