ok thanks to this list, i've updated mine on evernote!  i must second the steeping room. don't like the domain really except my need to go to anthropologie, but i'll go just for the steeping room. their turkish tea is amazing. and love their creative tea sandwiches. but their scones are THE BEST.

Jodi, just wanted to say that I am in love with this blog post.  I have referred back to it so many times.  I rarely eat brunch, so I can never remember who offers it, and having this easy reference has been invaluable!  Thank you!

I'm so glad it's been helpful to you, Michelle!

Visiting it again...have I mentioned yet how useful this post is?  :)

I'd have to say my fave brunch spot of the moment is Taverna on W. 2nd. Always get the breakfast calzone--consistently amazing, and big enough to share. And, hey, how can you argue with $1 mimosas?

Freda's in N austin Has a nice sunday brunch as well

Olivia's fo sho. Fan-freakin'-tastic brunch whether you roll with breakfast or their incredibly delicious fried chicken, you'll be thrilled. And blood orange juice?!?

New foodie who just moved to Austin here. Had brunch at Fabi & Rosi a week ago and the braised pork belly eggs benedicts were tasty (service was slow though).

The Steeping Room is by far one of my favorite places to brunch in a relaxed setting. I could visit every weekend and still never try every tea on their menu, and their brunch and lunch options are delicious and go way beyond tea sandwiches, though it comforts me to see them on the menu!

Thanks for the tip, Rebecca!

I also like brunch at Blue Star Cafeteria, but it's not dog friendly. Alas.

Also, their booze options are ehhhhhhh.

I hear very mixed things about Blue Star Cafeteria. What do you recommend on the brunch menu?

I love Austin Diner. I just wish I got there more often. Nice post.

Austin Diner is good people. Thanks for sharing, Ashley!

We had an amazing brunch this weekend at baguette et chocolat http://www.baguetteetchocolat.... in Bee Cave/Westlake. Fantastic pastries and crepes, though they sell out early because the place is packed!

Dying to try that place. Maybe I'll take my dad when he's in town to show him that they serve things other than Tex Mex and BBQ in Texas.

Like Jodi, I could eat at 24 Diner pretty much anytime. Ditto for Kerbey Lane, TacoDeli, Sazon and The Omelettry. For more 'special occasion' brunches, my top picks are Lambert's, Green Pastures and Fonda San Miguel. Stubb's also has a fun gospel brunch - the food is pretty good and the entertainment is muy bien.

Jodi - looking forward to that upcoming post/rant on real maple syrup:)

Thanks, Betsy! Also, I appreciate you for turning us on to Sazon and turning me back on to Kerbey Lane.

Mulberry, Fino & Manuel's are my three favorite brunch spots. But, if I want migas other Mexican breakfast, I head to Polvo's.

One of these days, I want to brunch at Mulberry with you, Carla, and Jenna. I still haven't been and am dying to go!

Sago Modern Mexican in the Triangle just came out with a new menu, and their brunch is fantastic! They allow dogs on their patio as well.

Annie's continues to be one of my favorites. The Andouille Hash is ridculously tasty!

Thanks, Reid! At Annie's, I love the Real English Breakfast. $10 for eggs, toast, tomato, potatoes, bacon, and fresh fruit.

Mother's cafe is my fav. Affordable and all vegetarian. Their pancakes are some of the best.

Mother's is a great option and not one I would normally think of for brunch. Thanks, Mer!

Jodi, thanks for the post. Your posts seem to speak directly to my culinary needs in Austin like the late night dining post you wrote. This time I am between brunch places as my usual, Austin Java discontinued the Jazz portion of Sunday brunch which was a deal breaker for me.

Love Moonshine, but I live on the north side and there is usually a wait there. Besides, I wanted some music. Enter Miguel's (downtown & Arboretum). They met all my criteria:
1. Great food
2. Music (3-piece latin jazz band that wandered around the restaurant)
3. Good service. Our waiter was professional and helpful.
4. Beautiful setting (plus easy parking at the Arboretum location)

I'll definitely be going back there soon.

Great to know about Miguel's in the Arboretum! I'll keep that idea in my back pocket since there are so few good brunch places up there. Thank you for sharing and I'm glad some of my posts have been helpful to you, Greg.

As for Miguel's, I'm a big fan of their chicken tortilla soup. It's different than most others in the city, and will cure what ails ya!

Oh I love the egg sandwich at 24. I have them sub the bacon for a veggie sausage pattie--taste just like the real thing. Also the egg sandwhich at Max's is pretty devine.

Overall for brunch, I can never go wrong with Migas!

I'm looking forward to trying Max's for brunch one day soon.

We just had brunch at Max's this weekend. Really loved it. I had the jalapeno cheese grits with pulled pork (YMMV on that one!) and a seemingly bottomless mimosa. My husband had the egg sandwich and I think that he would advise diners to ask the chef to go easy on the truffle oil.

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Another vote here for Fino. I bought a Groupon for brunch there, and it was the best Groupon deal I ever made. They have so many wonderful options, and the fresh donuts are divine.

Ooh...fresh donuts!

We were just talking about this over the weekend! I love Fino, Enoteca, South Congress Cafe, 24 Diner and Curra's for brunch. Would love to try Perla's (when it's cooler), Paggi, Mulberry and Jack Allen's. I've also heard amazing things about Lambert's (only been there for lunch).
I also think Chez Zee gets overlooked, even by me, probably because it's not as central as some of these others.

great pancakes and really pleasant waitstaff!

Guero's is far too often overlooked at breakfast/brunch. Order a bigass bowl of their amazing tortilla soup and a side of rice to dump in to it. Have one of their terrific bloody Marys or Marias. And thank me later. ;-)

Edited to add that dogs are welcome at those tables out front on the sidewalk!

For the longest time, I would head straight to Guero's for a bowl of caldo at the first sign of a cold. The tortilla soup/bloody mary combo seems like a nice way to fight a hangover ;-)