Elizabeth St Cafe

Name: Elizabeth St Cafe
Address: 1501 S. 1st St., Austin, TX, United States, 78704
Telephone: (512) 291-2881
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8

578 Reviews

$30 and under

Asian

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Elizabeth Street Café is a neighborhood Vietnamese cafe and French bakery in South Austin opened in December 2011. The little restaurant boasts sunny dining rooms and a shady garden patio and serves fresh breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as takeout.

Elizabeth Street Café is known for: great croissants and Stumptown coffee, bánh mì served on house baked baguettes, fresh spring rolls, Kronenberg on tap, steaming bowls of pho, spicy curries, house cocktail & fruity boozy punch, fun kids menu, and tropical macarons.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 25, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 63 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Asian, Vietnamese, French
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 8:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Sat, Sun 2:30 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(512) 291-2881
Website
http://elizabethstreetcafe.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
1501 S. 1st St., Austin, TX 78704
Neighborhood
Bouldin Creek
Cross street
Elizabeth Street
Parking details
Free parking on Elizabeth Street and in our front lot.
Additional
Cafe, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

Popular dishes

What 578 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
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

578 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really tasty food, fast service, and a cool eclectic vibe. If I HAD to give any negative feedback, the tables are super close together and the music/general noise level was quite loud. 9/10!
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OpenTable Diner
Tallahassee
2 reviews
vip
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall4food5service3ambience3
Food is always amazing, we didn’t sit until 30 minutes after our reservation.
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Amber
Austin
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our favorite place to eat breakfast on a Sunday morning!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I hadn’t been here in several years but it was still everything I remembered. Highly recommend!
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ElizabethG
Orlando
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I was nervous to try Elizabeth St. Cafe for the first time since I had never had Vietnamese food but wow, am I glad I gave it a try! I have been back multiple times since and have never had any food I didn't love. The staff is so friendly and more than willing to help with any questions you might have. The Bahn Mi has become one of my favorite lunch meals.
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Amber
Austin
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Elizabeth St. is one of our favorite places to eat! Great vegan options!
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MrShine
Austin
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 1, 2023
overall2food3service5ambience2
Not great. For as long as this place has been rocking they still have not discovered sound absorbing panels. The noise was deafening. A couple tables in the place were really lit and cackling at full volume and we had to switch to sign language to communicate.Not a great place to take a date. And I know the difference between fun and lame. But seriously about 4 sound panels in the indoor dining hall and the place would be great. Spring rolls had an extra handful of jalapeños in them and it’s hard to look nonchalant when you are wiping your tung off with a napkin. Cute place but I’ve been there when it was better. Our server was awesome and did her best to help us without shouting.
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OpenTable Diner
Jacksonville
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
It was delish! My friends and I had the best time. We ordered the shrimp balls, dumplings, and fried spring rolls to start. For dinner we got an assortment to share, but my favorite was the steak fried rice! Will be back.
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OpenTable Diner
Houston
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2023
overall3food4service3ambience1
Disappointed after all of the recommendations and good reviews. While the food was overall ok, the place is shabby and we swatted aggressive flies away the entire time we were there despite being indoors. The whole place feels like an old house with deferred maintenance. I like restaurants in old houses but it didn’t feel clean and the price (over $30 pp plus tax and tip not even including drinks), needing so much TLC to the interior and the flies is not a good experience and I probably won’t return. As for the food, the fresh spring rolls were pretty good. The beef in our banh mi did not appear to have been marinated and was not charred so it needed some serious flavor. A fresh baguette bun is supposed to be a neutral background for the intense sweet, salty, and acidic flavors of the interior ingredients but ended up being the best part. The vegetarian noodles were excellent and very well seasoned, but the portion was not generous in size and I don’t think one could be full from it as an individual dish. The Vietnamese-style crepe was good texture-wise, but, again, the filling lacked a flavor punch (we were with a vegetarian so we had tofu and mushrooms instead of pork and shrimp on the recommendation of our server). Hoisin, chili garlic sauce, fish sauce, and Sriracha on the table not supposed to be stand-ins for proper seasonings. I wish I had better things to say because we REALLY need some good Vietnamese options in town. We are originally from Houston so we grew up knowing what it is supposed to taste like. I did not expect fully traditional, but you have to have some kind of flavor in Vietnamese style food of any variety. And, seriously, they need to deal better with the flies. I am sure the staff noticed them but no effort appears to have been made to get rid of them while we were there. Shouldn’t you be concerned about that as an employee dependent on tips? At least send manager to apologize to show you care. Left hungry. They take customers for granted.
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Andie
Austin
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
One of our favorite places. The food and drinks are amazing! We love Viet Rum cake for dessert.
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RitaN
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 19, 2023
overall5food5service3ambience4
5 if the waitstaff had been more considerate in several ways, including timing and attentiveness.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
5 reviews
vip
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 17, 2023
overall3food4service2ambience3
Service was lacking this time. Food tasted great but they ran out of bread at 7pm…
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SANLEX
Austin
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on August 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Hadn't been to Elizabeth's in a while and loved it all all over again
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OpenTable Diner
Austin
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and excellent service. We enjoyed our dinner and chef selections
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TexasFran
Washington DC
36 reviews
vip
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on August 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and service were great! Very loud room, but calmed as the crowd thinned.
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MikeC
Austin
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
The food is fantastic! The server Mike was also great! It is a charming restaurant. The only negative was it was freezing!
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HtownKat
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 3, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
Food is outstanding. Our server made excellent recommendations. The noise level is very loud.
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SSdiner
Atlanta Metro
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delightful way to start the day on Sunday. This popular place is quieter Sunday before 9 AM. Recommend it highly. The beignets and the pork buns were a hit.
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Amber
Austin
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love breakfast at Elizabeth Street! The tofu banh mi is the best sandwich in town and very easy to veganize. The service is always great!
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Anonymous
Austin
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Tegan was attentive and wonderful. My spring rolls were to-die for.
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Kittles
Austin
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on July 25, 2023
overall4food5service2ambience4
The food, as usual was excellent. The escargot are the best I've found in Austin.
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ChrissyTX
Austin
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on July 22, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
We visited for brunch recently to celebrate our wedding anniversary. What a delightful experience! After receiving our cups of coffee and ham and gruyère croissant, I had the sticky rice with ginger sausage and poached eggs. Outstanding! Sausage has a beautiful, sharp flavor that pairs nicely with the slightly sweet sticky rice and perfectly poached egg. Herb salad on the side cut through the rich flavors. Hubs had the pork and wood ear mushroom omelette. Great umami flavors paired well with the salad of cucumber and mango noodles, and basil. Highly recommend treating yourself to the beignets for dessert! They are smaller than what most folks are used to, and are buttery, decadent and dusted with powdered sugar.
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OpenTable Diner
Denver
1 review
vip
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 20, 2023
overall3food4service3ambience2
So loud I couldn’t hear anyone I was with. Too loud
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SarahM
Central Coast
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
SO GOOD. Somehow simple yet complex flavors. Fresh and delicious!
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MelissaG
Dallas
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on July 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food great service and super manager. Must try brunch and patio seating was shaded This will be on our list of repeats in Austin
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Smax
Austin
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The fried rice with crispy redfish was excellent. Such a great spin on Asian food. Favorite new ATX brunch spot and will be a frequent flyer! Our server, Michael, was just the sweetest thing. 10/10 would recommend all around!
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JonO
Las Vegas
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on July 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Cant beat the spring rolls. Always the best lunch experience.
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Maya
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on July 3, 2023
overall1food1service3ambience3
It’s not authentic Viet food. My friend’s dish, which is noodle “bun,” haven’t been cooked thoroughly and was hard to chew. The fish sauce is salty and not fit with the dish. The pancake had a lot of dough and thick.
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Renly
Denver
14 reviews
vip
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on July 2, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience3
Lovely decor, fabulous food, decent drinks, attentive service, very noisy when filled, inside tables very close to one another.
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OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 2, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience2
Bakery items were delicious and our waiter was great!
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OpenTable Diner
Austin
3 reviews
vip
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 29, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience5
Food was great but service seemed a little bit slow. Music was also a lot louder than I expected. Overall great lunch and will definitely come back.
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Katherine
Austin
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Elizabeth Street Cafe is one of my favorite restaurants in Austin. Their menu is varied and delicious. It’s hard for me not to get the Shrimp and pork crepe every time! It is so good! I love everything about it! It’s loaded with fresh herbs and a delicious clear sauce. The crepe is light and crunchy. They also make a really good margarita-with chili sauce floating on a lime slice on top!
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Melanie
Los Angeles
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 25, 2023
overall4food5service3ambience5
Fantastic food and ambience. Kitchen seemed to have trouble getting our order out, but overall great place.
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Nicc
San Francisco
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2023
overall3food4service5ambience5
Service was great and super cute place ! Drinks were delicious along with the beignets and jam. We ordered ban mi and vermicelli, they were good but could use a bit more spice/ kick.
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BeckyB
Austin
32 reviews
vip
3.0
32 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2023
overall3food4service4ambience2
Super friendly staff and tasty food, but the noise level was ridiculous last night, even for Austin. I would recommend to a friend based on the food and service, but with that strong caveat.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The cutest little spot for brunch! We got the omlette and crepe. Both were delish.
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MarylinO
Austin
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went for weekend brunch and sat outside on warm morning. Fans and shade made it very pleasant and the bowl with poached eggs and sticky rice is amazing! Also the French toast was a great compliment to the more savory items. Croissants are excellent. Eat here…it’s awesome!
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ThomasL
Austin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great Everything! Will be back soon without a doubt!
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Michael
Omaha
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on June 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The aesthetic character of the space is casual, lively, unique and authentic. As we've explored the menu over the years, we continue to be happily surprised as we try new things and always pleased when returning to some of our favorites. Outstanding food in a great atmosphere, Elizabeth St. Cafe is one of our favorite spots in Austin.
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Nick
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Elizabeth Street is always a winner for delicious food and service. Since it's a small place and noisy by nature, turning down the music, or even off, would help people to be able to talk without screaming.
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Elizabeth St Cafe is rated 4.8 stars by 578 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 25, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 63 times today

1501 S. 1st St., Austin, TX 78704

Additional information

Cross street
Elizabeth Street
Neighborhood
Bouldin Creek
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 8:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Sat, Sun 2:30 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
Asian, Vietnamese, French
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Free parking on Elizabeth Street and in our front lot.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Cafe, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

Website
http://elizabethstreetcafe.com/
Phone number
(512) 291-2881

Elizabeth St Cafe

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Additional information

Popular dishes

Beignets & Jam

Pork & Shrimp Crêpe

Green Mango & Cucumber Salad

Menu

What 578 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

How is Elizabeth St Cafe restaurant rated?

Is Elizabeth St Cafe currently accepting reservations?

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