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Forthright, Austin, TX

Forthright

4.5
4.5
22 Reviews
$30 and under
Breakfast

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today
  • Great for brunch
  • Innovative
  • Romantic
Hello there!

Forthright is a cafe with a leafy patio just south of Cesar Chavez and Brazos; between The Line hotel and the Four Seasons hotel: a quiet cul-de-sac by Ladybird Lake where the street ends. We offer surface parking on the east and west side of the building on a first come first serve basis.

We make honest food from scratch, prepared well, using quality ingredients. In the morning we pour locally sourced Tiny House roasters coffee, we also offer a full-bar with drink specials to kick off your brunch! Enjoy avocado toast with poached eggs, the best French Toast you have ever experienced, or pastrami hash and chicken and waffles for brunch. We are here to serve all of your brunch needs.

Tall windows, natural light, a comfortable patio, plenty of shade... a place for a small brunch with friends or a celebration. We’re from here, we felt like downtown Austin deserved something ‘easy’ again.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Breakfast, Café, Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Wed–Sun 8:00 am–1:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (512) 300-0886
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Let us bring the celebration to you! Whatever the occasion, our experienced team will be delighted to work with you to create a memorable celebration. For more casual gatherings, we are also pleased to offer drop-off catering services.
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Cross Street
    Cesar Chavez & Brazos
  • Parking details
    Street and Parking Lot parking.Surface level parking is free on the east and west sides of the building anytime. That's right, we used "free parking" and "downtown Austin" in the same sentence.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

What 22 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on all time ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

22 Reviews
  1. Kevin

    Cincinnati

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My friends and I went here after church. Quick and efficient service and delicious food.

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  2. Marianne

    Austin

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 14 March 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a cute, cozy little place, with great food for a reasonable price! highly recommend for a nice, early breakfast. will definitely return!

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  3. Kwoo

    Austin

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on 5 February 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love Forthright for the fresh ingredients they use without too much salt or sugar. I got the quinoa bowl. It was cold outside so I asked to have sautéed greens instead of cold salad greens. It was so delicious. And I had it topped with a poached egg. My tummy was happy the rest of the day! I also had warmed house made cashew milk. My husband had mushroom toast and a matcha latte with cashew milk. We had not been to Forthright since before the pandemic. We were missing it so much and we are so glad it is still around!!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 18 January 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible place that a wait is worth for. High quality ingredients, great service, unique menu. I have been thinking about the chicken and waffles since we left. Can’t wait to come back

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Jacksonville

    15 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 16 January 2021

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was good. Nothing special. Price was average. Service was good

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  6. Lorrie

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 January 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fabulous dishes, excellent quality at very reasonable prices for the location. Great service too. Definitely recommend.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 January 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my favorite spots in Austin. Great ambiance, service, and food (highly recommend the Pastrami Hash). Can’t wait to come back

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  8. SalH

    San Antonio

    373 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    373 reviews

    Dined on 27 December 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Super awesome Brunch and service!!!

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  9. Zach

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 10 October 2020

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I've been wanting to try Forthright ever since I moved to Austin. Although I placed a reservation for inside, I was seated outside. This made it a bit noisy; however, the weather was lovely and the table and chairs were comfy. I ordered the avocado toast on gluten free bread. It was delicious! Fresh and simple. It was a little pricey for the amount of food I got; then again, I don't mind supporting a local business during these tough financial times. Will definitely be back to try some of their other tasty options!

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  10. jules

    Washington DC

    44 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on 27 September 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great neighborhood vibe!

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FAQs

Forthright offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (512) 300-0886.

Forthright is rated 4.5 stars by 22 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Forthright

35 Brazos St, Austin, TX 78701

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Cesar Chavez & Brazos
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Wed–Sun 8:00 am–1:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Breakfast, Café, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street and Parking Lot parking.Surface level parking is free on the east and west sides of the building anytime. That's right, we used "free parking" and "downtown Austin" in the same sentence.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Phone number
    (512) 300-0886
  • Catering
    Let us bring the celebration to you! Whatever the occasion, our experienced team will be delighted to work with you to create a memorable celebration. For more casual gatherings, we are also pleased to offer drop-off catering services.
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