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Toasty Badger, Austin, TX

Toasty Badger

4.6
4.6
83 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2+ people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 15 times today
  • Great for brunch
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
Discover Toasty Badger Diner nestled on Austin’s iconic South Congress Avenue. Housed in what was the city's first Dairy Queen, our casual diner offers an inviting '70s ambiance where you can enjoy oversized pancakes, towering French toast, and other beloved diner classics. Embrace the relaxed and family-friendly atmosphere, where the funky past meets the present moment.

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What 83 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Austin

    Great for brunch

  • Austin

    Great for brunch

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Toasty Badger is a charming diner with "the best pancakes ever" and a delightful array of brunch options. Guests love its nostalgic vibe, "excellent service," and "delicious food." While the cozy space can get noisy, the friendly staff and hearty portions make it a must-visit in Austin.

83 Reviews
  1. David

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always an excellent choice for brunch! Food quality is fresh and flavorful. I struggle with not getting the same thing every time because their chicken sandwich is the best in the city.

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  2. Timothy

    Austin

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful!! The food was phenomenal and the service first class. We enjoyed the 70s diner vibe, enjoyed our service staff, however most of all we enjoyed the food! A very high recommendation for those interested in great food and service!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent service all around. Friendly staff members. We had an issue with one dish and everyone jumped to make it better and they went above and beyond. We'll be back for sure

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  4. Kim

    Austin

    198 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    198 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a fun surprise! Our first visit will not be our last… everything that came out of the kitchen looked delicious. We ordered the summer salad which was great and the French omelette with mushrooms and cheese and it was so light and fresh. Will return soon!

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  5. lisa

    Greater Boston

    40 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A favorite when we visit Austin! Great for breakfast. Will have to try lunchtime next!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Corpus Christi

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were seated almost immediately after checking in because we had a reservation. We reserved outdoor seating because we had our dog with us. It was a windy day, but the patio area was not affected thankfully. Also I appreciate that the patio has a mesh covering along the sides so the bees don’t get tempted to get on our food. Food was great and the people (servers and customers) were friendly and kind. Pancakes were a good big size. Food also came out fairly quickly. Will definitely be returning for brunch again.

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  7. Jacob

    Austin

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything about my dining experience was fantastic. Great service, the food was incredible, and the fruit side is the best in town. Initial staff impression was a bit rocky as we encountered someone quite rude. Beyond that isolated moment, the rest of the experience turned into a positive.

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  8. Walker

    Austin

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was amazing, service was great! They seem to have a bit of a bee problem outside. Probably 50 bees flying around from table to table.

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  9. Brian

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. About a one hour wait for a table at Sunday brunch time.

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  10. Bella

    Austin

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    such a great lil south austin spot! a bit cramped but worth it imo, def try the french toast sticks!!! they’re bomb

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Toasty Badger is rated 4.6 stars by 83 OpenTable diners.

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2+ people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 15 times today
Google Map for Toasty Badger

2206 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704-4319

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Bouldin Creek
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 8:00 am–4:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Café, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access
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