Featuring a plethora of food items, each more delectable than the next, Counter Cafe is the place to go for burgers when in Austin. Although their burgers take the cake, they have plenty of unique items you'll be tempted to try. Whether it's the grilled quail on a bed of spinach salad tossed in strawberries, goat cheese and red onion, or their polenta fried oysters featuring their breaded oysters with a sun-dried tomato dipping sauce, this place will spoil you for choice and keep you coming back for more. A great and convenient feature of the establishment is that its breakfast items are served all day, and with scrumptious delights like the hearty steak and eggs, you'll be glad they do. The interior is tastefully decorated to ensure maximum comfort, and owing to the cafe's popularity, it is always bustling with a lively crowd.

24 is the quintessential American diner, only far more upscale than those from the 1950s that it gets its inspiration from. Open 24 hours a day all week (except Wednesdays), the eatery is located across the famous Waterloo Records store. Texan chef Andrew Curren designs a menu that advocates the farm-to-fork philosophy and features a contemporary take on timeless favorites like chicken and waffles, burgers and milkshakes. Complement the organic fare with their impressive beer and wine list. Lively banter, modern decor and infectious vibes keep patrons revisiting.

This funky roadside restaurant, located on the grounds of Days Inn University along Interstate 35, provides a hip late-night hangout for all types. Musicians and music fans alike mingle over omelets, breakfast tacos and a full range of diner food. Students are drawn to it because of the late night hours, convenience to UT and affordable menu items. After 2am there is often a wait while the bar crowd trickles in. The walls are covered with artwork, not anything typical, usually very eclectic or raw pieces are shown. The atmosphere is laid back and casual with diner booths filling the small space.

This casual Hyde Park sandwich shop caters to those who crave an old-fashioned sandwich piled high with fresh deli meat, cheese, and all the trimmings. Their signature Sloppy Joes consist of a triple deck of Jewish rye bread with turkey, ham, or roast beef, Swiss cheese, Russian dressing, and cole slaw. Hot subs, grilled and cold sandwiches, wraps (Thai or veggie), soups, salads, and sides round out the menu. For those not yet satisfied, freshly baked desserts are available, along with a good selection of coffee. No alcohol is served.

Kerbey Lane Cafe tiene muchas sucursales, pero la ubicación original de este icono de Austin sigue siendo un favorito local. Su carta maravillosamente diversa es un espectáculo para la vista de los vegetarianos. Las verduras son de cosecha propia y sin pesticidas, y la carne y el pollo son de granja. El desayuno incluye omeletes, crepes y excelentes tacos. El restaurante está abierto las 24 horas, todos los días. No es de extrañar que sea una eminencia.