Magnolia Cafe

Description

For good eats in Austin any time of day, Magnolia Cafe is the place. With two locations in the city, the original at 2304 Lake Austin Blvd. (512-478-8645) and their south location on South Congress Ave., you're bound to be in close proximity to one or the other. The "SoCo" spot is always buzzing with people, and waits of 45 minutes aren't uncommon on the weekend. The air smells spicy, the walls are bright yellow, and the funky decor includes a small painted wooden dinosaur skeleton hanging from the ceiling. Breakfast food is a favorite. The menu includes omelets, morning migas (a Tex-Mex breakfast of tortillas with eggs, beans, salsa, and meat), breakfast tacos, pancakes, oats, and other selections. Meals are made using fresh local produce and locally baked bread, juices are freshly squeezed, and soups are homemade. Both locations of Magnolia Cafe are open "24-8," as they like to put it. For more information about the restaurant, including a look at their menu, visit www.cafemagnolia.com.