Toasty Badger

4.8

127 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

26 Mar 2025

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.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Café, Comfort Food
Hours of Operation
Daily 8:00 am–4:00 pm
Phone number
(512) 240-9966
Website
https://www.loboshospitality.com/toastybadger
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
2206 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704-4319
Area
Bouldin Creek
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Dog Friendly

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!
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.
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!

What 127 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Austin
Great for brunch
Austin
Child-friendly
Austin
American
Austin
Great for brunch
Austin
Child-friendly
Austin
American

Review summary

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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

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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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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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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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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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OpenTable Diner
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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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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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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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

26 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 23 times today

Experiences are available.

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

Website
https://www.loboshospitality.com/toastybadger
Phone number
(512) 240-9966

Toasty Badger

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Experiences

Adult Speling Bee

Lasagna Dinner Book Swap

Toasty Tie-Dye Dinner Party

Menu

What 127 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

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