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Toasty Badger, Austin, TX

Toasty Badger

4.8
4.8
117 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 26 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for brunch
  • 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.

Additional information

Experiences

  • Adult Speling Bee

    $30.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Mar 27, 2025 only
    6:00 PM
    Toasty Badger Adult Speling Bee 📝 📅 March 27th | ⏰ 7 PM | 💰 $30 per person Get ready to put your vocab to the test at the first annual spelling bee showdown in Austin, Tx! Join us at Toasty Badger for a night of words, wit, and a little friendly competition. Your ticket includes a 3-course meal and admission — whether you’re brave enough to step up to the mic or just want to cheer from the sidelines. 🌟 $100 Toasty Badger Gift Card goes to the Bee’s Knees (aka the winner) 🐝💰 🍽️ Delicious 3-Course Meal Included 🎉 Good vibes, great food, and fierce competition Spots are limited, so book your seat and get ready to S-P-E-L!
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Menu

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What 117 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

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

Noise • Moderate

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 in Austin offers a charming diner experience with "wonderfully delicious" food and "stellar" service. Known for its "perfectly fluffy" pancakes and "crispy outside, creamy inside" hash browns, it delights patrons. Despite being cozy and sometimes noisy, the "energetic" vibe and friendly staff make it a local favorite.

117 Reviews

  1. Tonia

    Austin2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing food! Great service. Very fast. Almost too fast. We sat outside. I appreciated the plastic tarps to block the cold wind. And they had gas fire heaters. Was nice. Screechy loud metal chairs were not super nice. Otherwise, we loved it.

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  2. David

    Dallas33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic breakfast spot with great service! Look forward to a future visit there!

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  3. David VIP

    Minneapolis39 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this! We've been supporting it since it opened and it's definitely one of our "go to" neighborhood gems. The food is consistenly good, staff are amazing and they always make us feel welcome. We bring our out of town guests here whenever possible and recommend it to folks visiting Austin.

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  4. KB10 VIP

    Dallas8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Highly recommend! Food was amazing - wonderfully put together breakfast sandwich and BLT’s, also super crispy and yummy hash browns ... and best of all, everyone who works here is so nice and cool! Resy recommended.

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  5. Kirsten VIP

    Austin28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The hash browns are hands down some of the best I've ever had -- whatever you order, get a side of those;) Overall menu was good, service was friendly and it's a great spot for classic breakfast without a fuss.

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  6. Sara VIP

    Austin21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible service and food! Cutest spot for brunch.

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  7. Victoria VIP

    Greater Boston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Solid breakfast, friendly service. Pancakes are perfection

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  8. Bill VIP

    Austin21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great pancakes and other breakfast foods, with great friendly service

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    they gave my mom the best table and free french toast for her bday, thanks for making it magical :)

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  10. Amanda

    Austin6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything we had was delicious, and the service was very friendly and efficient. I have no idea how they make the pancakes so perfectly fluffy - definitely don’t skip an order for the table!

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FAQs

Toasty Badger is rated 4.8 stars by 117 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 26 times today
Experiences are available.
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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