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About This Place

Welcome to Mary's Café, a charming gem nestled at 3209 Red River St in Austin, Texas. This café captures the essence of comforting flavors and warm hospitality, offering a delightful escape for both locals and visitors. Known for its casual vibe and eclectic decor, Mary's Café serves as a cozy retreat to unwind with friends or enjoy a moment of solitude with a good book.

The star of the menu is undoubtedly the waffles. Customers rave about their heavenly texture—crispy on the outside yet fluffy within, loaded with toppings that elevate your brunch experience to new heights. From the decadent to the wholesome, the waffles have a reputation for being a perfect cure for a hangover, as noted by regulars who return time and again for this iconic dish.

However, the offerings don't stop there. Dive into the delightful assortment of paninis, sandwiches, and wraps. The Turkey & Bacon Panini, with roasted turkey breast, crispy bacon, and creamy avocado, makes for a satisfying meal that brings together savory flavors harmoniously. Their Italian Panini, with black forest ham and walnut pesto, is a symphony of taste worth boasting about.

For coffee aficionados, Mary's Café boasts a robust selection of espresso drinks. From a rich latte to a flavorful mocha, each cup reflects the baristas' dedication to crafting the perfect brew. Specialty drinks like the Honey Lavender Latte and Turkish Latte add an enticing twist, ensuring there's something delightful for everyone.

The ambiance is just as inviting as the food. The friendly staff makes every guest feel like part of the community, fostering a warm environment that encourages lingering over your meal or coffee. Mary’s Café is not just about food; it’s about building connections in a welcoming space.

In summary, Mary's Café stands out not just for its delectable dishes, but for its dedication to providing a memorable experience. With every visit, you're not only indulging your taste buds but embracing a slice of Austin’s vibrant café culture. Don’t forget to explore the great selection—whether it's a savory sandwich or a sweet waffle, you are bound to find something delicious to savor.

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Accessibility
  • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
  • Has outdoor seating
  • Has no-contact delivery
  • Offers delivery
  • Offers takeaway
  • Serves dine-in
Highlights
  • Serves great coffee
  • Serves great dessert
Popular for
  • Popular for breakfast
  • Popular for lunch
  • Good for solo dining
  • Good for working on laptop
Offerings
  • Serves coffee
  • Serves comfort food
  • Serves healthy options
  • Quick bite
  • Serves vegan dishes
  • Serves vegetarian dishes
Dining options
  • Serves breakfast
  • Serves brunch
  • Serves lunch
  • Serves dinner
  • Has catering
  • Serves dessert
  • Has seating
Amenities
  • Has gender-neutral toilets
  • Has toilet
  • Has Wi-Fi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
  • Casual
  • Cosy
  • Trendy
Crowd
  • Family friendly
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Popular with university students
Planning
  • Doesn't accept reservations
Payments
  • Accepts credit cards
  • Accepts debit cards
  • Accepts NFC mobile payments
  • Credit cards
Children
  • Good for kids
  • High chairs available
Parking
  • Free of charge street parking
  • Free parking lot
  • Plenty of parking

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What Guests Are Saying (691)

Loved this little place ! Definitely will go again when returning to Austin. Waffles are great and loved the decorations. Everyone was friendly. Plus : saw the fresh products they were using to make the food.

Amazing coffee and a UT icon, the waffles are a perfect hangover cure and the employees have been pretty consistent over the years really lending to how welcoming and special this little waffle and coffee spot is. Savory sandwhiches are also great and varied I just always opt for their one of a kind waffle.

Waffles are simply heavenly—crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and loaded with delicious toppings. The ambiance is warm and inviting, perfect for relaxing or catching up with friends. The staff is incredibly friendly and attentive, making you feel right at home. A must-visit spot for brunch lovers!

Old school Austin vibe just down the hill from St Davids. Nice interesting group of diners, staff is young friendly and personally invested in accommodating customers and building clientele- - food is of the bagels and hot wraps. No table service. No frills. School cafeteria furnishings Good coffee. No blueberry pie :( Great warm friendly atmosphere (which is good because it is cozy)

Stopped in while in the area. The staff were great and they have a good selection of breakfast and lunch. I had the chicken salad sandwich. It was good, but not the best I’ve had. I loved the bread they used though! I would go back and try the waffles.

The waffles were DELICIOUS, the coffee is amazing and the place is so cute. We loved it!

The tofu wrap was tasty but a little pricey for what you get. The guys working were friendly and fast. Wouldn’t be some place I’d want to hang out at but good for takeout lunch.

I was looking for a quick bight and a good cup of coffee while my husband was having a procedure done at St David’s. It was a nice short and shaded walk. I was so pleased to see they make breakfast bowls and holy smokes it was AMAZING. The coffee was perfect as well! I will definitely go back when I am in the area. They were very nice and super fast!

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