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Toasty Badger, Austin, TX

Toasty Badger

4.8
4.8
127 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 23 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood 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.

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Experiences

  • Adult Speling Bee

    US$30.00 per person

    Prepaid

    27 Mar 2025 only
    19:00
    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!
    Adult Speling Bee photo
  • Lasagna Dinner Book Swap

    US$25.00 per person

    Prepaid

    11 Apr 2025 only
    18:30
    Calling all book lovers! Gather with fellow book lovers for a cozy evening of food and literary fun. 📅 When: April 11th, 2025 | 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM 💰 Tickets: $25 | 3 Course Lasagna Diner (Beverages available for purchase) 🎁 White Elephant Book Swap: Bring an unwrapped book of your choice—whether it’s a heartwarming romance, a thrilling mystery, or an inspiring nonfiction favorite—and join fellow readers in celebrating the joy of literature. Our team will wrap your book onsite, creating an air of mystery and anticipation for everyone who participates.
    Lasagna Dinner Book Swap photo
  • Toasty Tie-Dye Dinner Party

    US$30.00 per person

    Prepaid

    25 Apr 2025 only
    17:30
    Date: April 25th | Time: 5:30-7:30 PM Tickets: $30 (per person) Location: Toasty Badger | Austin, TX Get ready for a colorful evening of creativity at Toasty Badger’s Tie Dye Party! BYOWI: Bring your own white items to transform into vibrant masterpieces—whether it’s a t-shirt, socks, or anything else you want to transform! Included in your ticket is a three course dinner, all the tie-dying supplies you'll ever need and lots of family fun! Kids 10 and under half price (with the purchase of an adult ticket.) FTK: We will have a special helping hands station for our kiddos 10 and under!
    Toasty Tie-Dye Dinner Party photo

What 127 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
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Austin

    Great for brunch

  • Austin

    Child-friendly

  • Austin

    American

  • Austin

    Great for brunch

  • Austin

    Child-friendly

  • Austin

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Toasty Badger is a charming spot with "fantastic breakfast," praised for its "delicious food" and "friendly service." Known for "gloriously fluffy plate-sized pancakes" and exceptional hash browns, it's an Austin favorite. Despite its cozy, sometimes loud atmosphere, the energetic diner vibe and "super friendly" staff make it a must-visit.
127 Reviews
  1. Tai

    Austin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best breakfast & lunch in Austin! I especially love coming here for an early bird breakfast or to grab a quick mid work day lunch. Good options for vegetarians too! The staff is super friendly and helpful and the manager Carolyne is particularly fantastic, she always makes my day when I come in for a meal☺️

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  2. Farahin

    New York City10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great neighborhood spot with the perfect brunch/breakfast food!

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  3. Bill VIP

    Austin23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service and breakfast. We brought a 2nd group of friends with us who hadn't been here before. They loved the food and character of the "diner". Great that Caroline got promoted!

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  4. Kali

    Corpus Christi1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the whole vibe of toasty badger. The staff was friendly and we were seated fast. Prime location and the food was delicious. We will be coming back!

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    Sydney1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved being able to walk down south Congress after!!

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  6. OpenTable Diner VIP

    New Orleans3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Order the French toast sticks! I’m not even a French toast fan but it was incredible

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    Austin1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Tables were so close that they had to be moved in order for people to sit down. It was also extremely loud. The food is great.

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    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Super cute place, coffee and breakfast were delicious!

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  9. Tonia

    Austin2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    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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  10. Amanda

    Austin1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Disappointing to have made a reservation only to be put outside in 50 degree weather. My partner and I traveled from Minnesota and I did a lot of research of nice places to go for brunch. We love midcentury anything so this place would have been perfect for us, but I didn't even have the chance to see the inside. Really wish the reservation I made would have clarified that I would be outside., pretty misleading website The food was good, but I don't feel it was fair to have paid full price to not get the full experience. I could have eaten in 50 degree weather back at home.

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Toasty Badger is rated 4.8 stars by 127 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 23 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Toasty Badger

2206 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704-4319

Additional information

  • Area
    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
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