1886 Cafe & Bakery
If you're in Austin, Texas, and looking for a spot that combines delicious food with a cozy atmosphere, 1886 Cafe & Bakery is the place to be. Located at 604 Brazos St, Austin, TX 78701, this charming cafe offers a perfect blend of classy vibes and moderate noise, making it an ideal spot for both intimate meals and group gatherings.
Start your day with their Eggs Benedict, a classic that’s perfectly balanced with poached eggs, savory ham, and rich hollandaise sauce. If you're craving something with a bit more spice, the Huevos Rancheros is a must-try—scrambled eggs topped with flavorful ranchero sauce and served with crispy tortillas. For a lighter option, their Avocado Toast hits the spot, offering creamy avocado on perfectly toasted bread with just the right amount of seasoning.
For those with a sweet tooth or looking for something indulgent, their Chocolate Croissant is flaky, buttery, and filled with rich, smooth chocolate—it's the perfect companion to your morning coffee. And if you're in the mood for something more hearty, the Chicken and Waffles Plate will satisfy your hunger with a crispy, golden chicken paired with fluffy waffles and syrup that ties everything together.
The restaurant’s outdoor seating area is a great place to enjoy a leisurely meal, especially when the weather's nice. It's also a kid-friendly spot, so you can bring the little ones along for a tasty experience. Whether you're enjoying brunch with friends, having a family outing, or just grabbing a casual bite, 1886 Cafe & Bakery offers a welcoming atmosphere for everyone.
The menu is just the start—this spot is all about good vibes and making sure you feel comfortable and relaxed while enjoying your meal. Whether you're here for a quick bite or to linger over conversation, the cafe delivers a pleasant experience that blends taste, comfort, and style.
Reviews
This is just the best place to grab brunch on the weekend in a classic beautiful vintage hotel. The level of class oozes from every corner of this hotel but the cafe and bakery allows for a more casual comfort vibe. The Texas shaped waffle is a must try when visiting Texas and no better place to try it out than at 1886. If you're looking for a savoury item on the hearty side the croque madame is fantastically cheesy and delicious. Make sure to stop by and pay the friendly staff behind the bakery a visit as the sweets are something you don't want to miss.
This is a really cute brunch spot inside the Driskill Hotel. They are open in the mornings until 2pm. Everything looks decadent and I would have ordered a pastry or two but they are big enough to share and my friend didn't want anything sweet. I ended up ordering a Bloody Mary which was excellent (note, the bacon strip is really spicy) The Driskill House Salad with Salmon and ended up ordering a cappuccino to go. The people working there were friendly and even the manager came to check on us. He was the one who told us about the tours inside The Driskill Hotel.
Oh this place was fun! Stood in line for a while to place our order, I went and scoped out a table for 5 out in the hotel instead of inside the cafe which was loud and only had smaller tables open - beautiful setting, delightful drinks, huge delicious pasties, tasty waffle and egg white omelette, the bagel was nothing exceptional felt a bit stale, hard to get a bite without wrangling it lol though the toppings were high quality - wish I lived nearby, I could eat the cinnamon roll forever
I had two charming and delicious experiences at 1886 Cafe and Bakery during my recent visit to Austin. First, my friends and I visited for lunch. We could not get over how delicious our food and drinks were. Not only were they a feast for the eyes, the taste and texture combinations were perfection. We all agreed the Texas waffle was the best waffle we had ever had. The 1886 chocolate cake was Absolutely To Die For. For lunch we placed an order at the counter and were given a number, the food was brought to our table. We were instructed to give a few minutes then return to the counter to pick up our cocktails. We returned later in the week for Afternoon Tea. Again, a feast for the eyes and the taste buds. Three sets of tiered stands were brought out, one at a time, each served with a different tea. There was a printed menu listing all the teas and the treats thereupon, and our server explained everything and answered questions as well. A lovely experience, you do need to make a reservation. Built in 1886, the Driskill is stunning in appearance and a beautiful setting for both these visits. There is a tour, which we missed because it was at the same time as our tea reservation. However, a gentleman at the front desk was kind enough to give us a tour and we so appreciated learning the rich history and some of the stories of this hotel.
Did the afternoon tea here with my 11 year old niece and we both absolutely loved it! The service is 100/10!! Table was prepped upon arrival, and starters were already on the table. Then they brought out the 3 tiered tray (so important!!) with all the goodies! My niece loved the sprinkler dipped PB&J and j loved the inclusive unlimited Prosecco! I would come again 100 times over.