épicerie Café Grocery - Austin

If you’re thinking of checking this place out, do it! Kudos to the pasty chef! We had the beignets and they were perfect, the blueberry morning bun was my favorite, ten out of ten all around. Our server was very attentive. If there is a wait, no problem you can go up the pastry counter and get a pastry and a coffee while you wait.

I originally gave a 5 star review years ago! I love this place and have so many fond memories here, but the last few times we’ve been the servers have been so rude. Tonight was the 3rd time I apologized to the people I brought because of the rude service. There was also hair that had been fried/embedded into our frites tonight…

Great brunch or lunch spot buried out of the way off Hancock.Ask for Lola she is a wonderful and attentive server. She found out anything she did not know: she even brought a bag of the coffee to show us when we had questions about our cappuccinos.The ricotta is house made and phenomenal. The eggs with squash is a beautiful “brunch” salad. I absolutely will be back.Very dietary friendly.Vegetarian options: Plenty. Not as many vegan but they are there.Dietary restrictions: Very dietary aware and helpful. It does have a sizable bakery so possible cross contaminationParking: If you can’t find a spot in the lot on the stree right near by that means there is so space inside.Kid friendliness: You can but I would not.Wheelchair accessibility: Tech yes but I could see it being challenging

07 SEP 2023Took a late lunch here was pleased with the food, service, and atmosphere. I’ve been wanting to try this place for some time as the menu is Louisiana inspired.The quiche for that day was really good. I liked how high it was thickness wise and it had a nice crust. It had roasted potatoes on top and Gruyere cheese inside.I didn’t want an entire Poboy, so I was able to get the fried shrimp that goes in it as a site audit with my quiche and salad.The salad dressing was a nice white wine balsamic.The breading on the fried shrimp was very nice and flavorful the best fried shrimp I’ve had for more than a minute.Atmosphere was good had to give it only four stars as I prefer the another customers dog had not been let in there.Full disclosure, it was a smaller animal and it didn’t do very much. I preferred it had not been in there at all as food was being served. At least it wasn’t a big one. The customer’s car does have a dog mode, so I’m not sure why they had to bring it inside or even take it out of the house as it was a very hot day.All that aside, it was a good meal a nice place.I did take away some pastry and some coffee to take home and finish there. The almond croissant was excellent as was the chocolate chip cookie. I also got the cinnamon poundcake bar.I did ask if they do anything or plan to do anything with mirliton squash. They did tell me they do plan to do something with them once they are in season. I’ll definitely be checking back in around October.

Great hidden gem in Austin for a quick meal, good space to have convos with