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Toasty Badger, Austin, TX

Toasty Badger

4.8
4.8
105 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 92 times today
  • Great for brunch
  • Neighborhood 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 105 people are saying

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Austin

    Great for brunch

  • Austin

    Kid-friendly

  • Austin

    American

  • Austin

    Great for brunch

  • Austin

    Kid-friendly

  • Austin

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Toasty Badger, a beloved breakfast spot in South Austin, offers "great pancakes" and "amazing service." Despite being cozy and sometimes loud, its "energetic vibe" and "delicious food" make it a must-visit. Highlights include fluffy pancakes, a 70s diner atmosphere, and standout brunch items like French toast sticks.

106 Reviews
  1. Chere

    VIP

    Houston

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    The pancakes were delicious! Huge and fluffy. Would recommend. The omelet was dry and the cheese was hard, would NOT recommend. It was virtually impossible to have a conversation because they had the music so loud. We asked them twice to turn it down but they never did. We were in from out of town and this was our only time to catch up with each other. Disappointing that we had to practically to yell to hear one another. $120 for four people. Not worth it. I would not return.

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  2. Alexis

    VIP

    Pittsburgh

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The epitome of what someone imagines when they want to experience the joy of going to a diner. The hash browns aren’t your standard, it comes in the shape of a small log, so if you’re looking for a huge portion that might not be your best option. I got a standard breakfast, poached eggs with bacon, vegetables and hash browns. The broccoli was cooked and seasoned to perfection which was a complete surprise. I also split the pancake of the month with my roommate, which was apple fritter. I was worried it would be too sweet but somehow it still tasted like the perfect buttermilk pancake, with some added special touch. And I couldn’t get enough of the coffee. Diner coffee tastes different, only the real ones know this. I’d go back for sure!!

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  3. Gigi

    VIP

    Austin

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cannot wait to go again!!!! Everything was so tasty and the diner is so cute!

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  4. joseph

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic breakfast. Just wanted a classic two egg diner breakfast and found it here. Great staff, quick service, eggs over easy done perfectly, great bacon and delicious hash brown.

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  5. Marc

    VIP

    Austin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So good!! Great food, great service!! Beautiful day in Austin

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  6. Vrunda

    Dallas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Really surprised by their food! The breakfast sandwich was shockingly delicious. Pancakes are also a must when I go out for breakfast and theirs knocked it out of the park. So soft, fluffy, and huge! Also love how convenient it is to walk up south congress from this location

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  7. Lauren

    VIP

    Detroit

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My favorite breakfast spot in Austin! Never disappoints

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  8. Marsha

    Des Moines

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great pancakes! A must order for breakfast. It’s a quaint spot.

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  9. Wendi

    Austin

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    They were packed and it was an extra cold day. Staff did very well trying to assist everyone in a small space

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  10. Samuel

    Austin

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Food overall is fine but definitely overpriced. Quality is also not up to par with other nearby diners like Phoebes. I had the French toast and the stuff on top was good but the bread itself was very stiff. Challah French toast is supposed to use day-old challah but this felt like it had been waiting much longer before it was cooked.

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Toasty Badger is rated 4.8 stars by 105 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 92 times today
Google Map for Toasty Badger

2206 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704-4319

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    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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