My go-to spot whenever I am in Austin, especially during winter when you can dine in the Driskill portion and sit next to the giant Christmas tree. Looks and smells like Christmas. The food and service is also spot on. Get the Turkey Club or if you are in the mood for brunch, the pecan Texas waffle.

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.

I had a beautiful breakfast with my team! From the ceilings to the floors, the Driskill is so regal and majestic and that it extends right into 1886 Cafe! I see why there are so many stories of ghosts and hauntings, because this breakfast is to die for! They don't take reservations, and there were 9 people in my party but we were able to be seated immediately with enough space for us to all sit near! Our waitress was great with taken all of our orders and our food came out so quickly! I had the oatmeal which came with fruit toppings, brown sugar, raisins , an orange juice and hot tea with honey. I also ordered traditional eggs Benedict which came with country style potatoes. The eggs bene were cooked perfectly, the hollandaise sauce was rich and the potatoes paired so well! I literally cannot wait to go back and try some other breakfast options! We had a large van so there was really no where near for me to park, so consider ride sharing or walking if you are downtown.

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.

What a quaint place. Have walked by here several times and finally popped in on a Sunday morning to grab a bite. Service was quick and friendly and the Matcha Latte was delicious as well as the Austin American breakfast. Loved the mix of potatoes with sweet potatoes added in. The ham was thick and cooked perfectly, while I don't know the type of bread it was tasty. The jam looked a bit peculiar as it's a brownish color and sorta an apple ish flavor. Only tried a bit. While I didn't get the cinnamon roll, you can see the photo that's a meal in itself or at least a two person appetizer. Perhaps next time?

Parisian feel. The food was really good and flavorful. The Paris Benedict was delicious . Eggs cooked perfectly and the bed of potatoes and Brie added a nice flavor and texture. The sweet potatoes were very sweet and fresh. The turkey BLT was loaded with Turkey. Everything was fresh. Side note - they add an automatic 18% gratuity and then don't ask for you to sign anything at checkout.