A great brunch is equal parts excellent food and excellent vibe. For families with kids, finding a spot that’s welcoming and comfy for the kids, delicious for all, and relaxing (fingers crossed) for the parents can be tricky, but we’re here to help with our Top Family-Friendly Brunches in Austin.
— Littlefield’s Tacos + Coffee
2401 Winsted Lane
Littlefield’s is gorgeous and super family-friendly. Located in Tarrytown, this outdoor venue has a play area for kids and is currently featuring Austin favorites Veracruz All Natural, Goldy’s, and Cookie Rich.
— Brooklyn Breakfast Shop @ Thicket South Austin Food Park
7800 South 1st Street
With Brooklyn Breakfast Shop at Thicket, you’re getting arguably one of the best breakfasts in Austin, combined with a gathering space for the whole family. Thicket has an outdoor stage with live music and other events, a small play structure for kids, and lots of options for great food. And with Brooklyn Breakfast Shop, you’ll have a tough choice deciding between their homemade bagels, biscuit sandwiches, french toast, and more.
— Stubb’s BBQ Gospel Brunch
801 Red River St.
It’s hard to mention brunch in Austin without noting Stubb’s. Not only will you get some great barbeque, but you can also enjoy great gospel songs. The brunch is offered on Sundays only with seating times at 10:30 am and 12:30 pm. The buffet features such items as southern-style grits, migas, fried catfish, and BBQ brisket. You can also enjoy their “make your own” Bloody Mary bar. Reservations are strongly recommended and can be made by phone at 512-480-8341 x4. Click here for pricing and the show schedule.
— Magnolia Cafe
1920 S Congress Ave.
For an excellent brunch, head to Austin staple, Magnolia Cafe. Sit on their garden patio or air-conditioned dining room and order breakfast all day or from their special brunch menu (think incredible eggs benedict). When you arrive at Magnolia, you’ll scan the QR code to be added to the waitlist and they’ll text you when your table’s ready.
— Brentwood Social House
1601 W Koenig Ln.
This charming North/Central Austin neighborhood cafe makes you feel like you’re entering a friend’s home, where you can explore its many rooms, back patio, or front porch to find a cozy spot to settle into. There is also a room designed for families, equipped with a train table and a selection of books, toys, and board games. For brunch, Brentwood Social House has you covered from savory to sweet, with tarts and scones, quiche and savory pies.
More Family-Friendly Brunch Spots:
- Bouldin Creek Cafe
- Culinary Dropout
- Kerbey Lane Cafe
- Lucy’s Fried Chicken
- Mattie’s
- Phoebe’s Diner
- Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
- The Hive
- The Omelettry
Where is your favorite place to take the whole family for brunch?
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