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: 4.7

4.7

306 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

May 18, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Booked 52 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(512) 291-2881

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, Takeout, Weekend Brunch

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Popular dishes

Vietnamese Lemonade$3.50
Iced Jasmine Blueberry Green Tea$3.00
1/2 Jasmine Blueberry Tea 1/2 Lemonade$3.50
Perrier$4.00
Panna$4.00
Topo Chico$3.50
Mexican Coca-Cola$3.00
Mexican Sprite$3.00
Fanta Naranja$3.00
San Pellegrino Aranciata$3.00
Coconut Water$3.00
Orange Juice$3.00
Grapefruit Juice$3.00
Housemade Vinegar Sodas$4.50

Tea

Green & White Teas

Jasmine Blueberry
- Small Pot$4.00
- Large Pot$7.00
Jasmine Pearl
Fujian, China
- Small Pot$5.00
- Large Pot$10.00
Moroccan Green Mint
- Small Pot$4.00
- Large Pot$7.00
Pomegranate White
- Small Pot$4.00
- Large Pot$7.00
Dragonwell
Zhejiang, China
- Small Pot$5.00
- Large Pot$10.00

Tisanes

Ginger Rooibos
- Small Pot$4.00
- Large Pot$7.00
Lemongrass Dar-Chin
- Small Pot$4.00
- Large Pot$7.00
House Mint
- Small Pot$4.00
- Large Pot$7.00

Black Teas

Vietnam OP
Yen Bai, Vietnam
- Small Pot$4.00
- Large Pot$7.00
Spiced Fig
- Small Pot$4.00
- Large Pot$7.00
Eastside Earl
- Small Pot$4.00
- Large Pot$7.00
Madagascar Vanilla
- Small Pot$4.00
- Large Pot$7.00

Ayam Yerba Mate

Ginger Basil
- Small Pot$4.00
- Large Pot$7.00
Rosemary Hibiscus
- Small Pot$4.00
- Large Pot$7.00

Pastries & Breads

Croissants

Niman Ranch Ham & Gruyere$7.00
Chocolate$4.00
Everything & Cream Cheese$4.00
Almond$4.00
Butter$3.00

Housemade Preserves

Seasonal Jam$1.00
Lychee & Raspberry Jam$1.00
Guava & Strawberry Jam$1.00

Specialties

French Macaron$3.00
Nutella Éclair$3.00
Seasonal Éclair$3.00
Opera Cake$6.00
Seasonal Tarts$5.00
Chocolate Bouchon$3.00
Financier$3.00
Kouign Amann$4.00
Canelé$3.00
Beignets & Jam$6.00

Breakfast Bánh Mì

Housemade Mayo, Sambal, Cilantro, Jalapeño

Scrambled Farm Eggs, Ginger Pork Sausage$10.00
Fried Eggs, Crispy Pork Belly, Avocado, Mint$13.00
Egg Whites, Sauteed Mushrooms with Fresno Chilis$10.00

Specialties

Bowl of Berries, Banana & Yogurt$9.00
ESC Granola, Ginger & Palm Sugar Syrup
Nutella & Banana Stuffed French Crepe$12.00
Whipped Creme Fraiche, Candied Hazelnuts
House Baked Brioche French Toast$12.00
Sweetened Condensed Milk Ice Cream, Blueberry Thai Basil Compote, Brown Butter Syrup
Chicken & Rice Soup$8.00
Scallion, Jalapeño, Toasted Baguette
Pork Belly Steamed Buns & Poached Eggs*$14.00
Cucumber, Cilantro, Hoisin, Sriracha
Crispy Vermicelli Cakes*$14.00
Ginger Pork Sausage or Crispy Pork Belly, Two Farm Eggs, Herb & Radish Salad
Singapore Noodles*$15.00
Roasted Pork, Chiles, Cilantro, Watercress, Fried Eggs
Roasted Pork & Wood Ear Mushroom Omelette*$14.00
Mango, Cucumber, Basil, Crispy Shallots
Sticky Rice With Ginger Sausage & Poached Eggs*$14.00
Herb Salad, Sriracha, Hoisin
"Shaking" Steak & Eggs*$18.00
Black Angus Ribeye, Sauteed Spinach, Spicy Caramel, Toast
Breakfast Pho*$16.00
Braised Brisket, Flank, Short Rib, Soft Poached Egg
Bún Bò Huê$19.00
Spicy Beef, Pork, & Lemongrass Soup,Round Rice Noodles, Chili Oil, Cilantro

What 306 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

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JuanA
Austin
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall4food5service5ambience3
Food and service like always were great. The only downside was that we had an outdoors table and the odors around us were horrible. At times it made enjoying the food and the conversation somewhat tough.
KS
KSrr
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall3food5service3ambience3
The food was amazing, but our table was in direct sun until one of the staff was able to bring in another umbrella. By that time we were pretty overheated. Also, the service was very slow. If you can get a table inside, I would say go for it. Otherwise, wait for cooler weather!
MB
MeganB
Kansas City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was my first time here and i was completely obsessed. The food was out of this world + the inside and outside were beautiful! Terrific experience- definitely make a reservation in advance!
DB
DesireeB
Austin
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall4food5service5ambience3
Great food and service, but soooooooo loud. It was hard to even talk across the table- don’t come here for a first date 😆
LH
LoriH
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
I LOVE THIS PLACE! The Singapore noodles are outstanding and the hostess made sure to give me a great spot to celebrate a friends birthday. Was a magical day!
LG
LauraG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent Asian street food with an upgrade, tasty!
TW
TracyW
Denver
32 reviews
vip
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on May 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, service and ambiance!! Our server gave us some great recommendations!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
Mother’s Day, special with my aging mom.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Portland
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 4, 2022
overall2food1service5ambience3
Truthfully it was bad pho. Like actively bad. Everything else was meh. Servers were great.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Baltimore
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food and great service
D
Drew
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My favorite restaurant in ATX! Such a great combination of flavors and a great location to match. Don't expect to get a parking spot in the lot, but there are plenty of street spots nearby
RC
RCornboy
Austin
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on April 28, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
It is always a pleasure to dine here. I can walk to it from my house and if I can sit outside it is nice and quiet, compared with the uber noisy inside restaurant. The food is reliably outstanding. For a change, I had a Banh Mi, which included a fried egg with the yolk not overdone, some pork belly (a bit skimpy on the pork belly) and lots of avocado and goodness. The bun was fantastic. Supple but not hard. I enjoyed it along with spicy dumplings to start and a Vietnamese ice coffee to finish. What a great lunch!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love! Super cute inside and a perfect girls lunch spot! The bún was amazing!
f
foodie
Austin
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 26, 2022
overall1food2service1ambience2
We moved away and had not been to the cafe for 2 years. It used to be one of our go to places. While back in town we had lunch with a friend who had not been there before. It was disappointing and a little embarrassing because I had talked about how good it was. Slow, distracted server. Had a coffee after and asked for sugar before and didn’t get it with the coffee, asked for it after, and didn’t get it. The chicken thigh bun used to be so tasty. It was mediocre. I used to love the Singapore noodles and they were not any better than a mediocre Chinese restaurant. So, all in all, embarrassed that I took my friend there for a lengthy (due to poor service) sub par lunch. I’m sad to see this once good restaurant go so downhill. With all the places in Austin to choose from that’s a recipe for disaster.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Mexico City
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
The shrimp were amazing
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent!
MS
MaggieS
Orlando
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
Too cramped. The waitress was hard to come by.
TS
TeaSeeker
Austin
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on April 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of my absolute favorite restaurants in town, especially for moments I actually want to hear my guests! One of the best outdoor seating arrangements in town - the little “nooks” are especially adorable. Food is always delicious and gorgeous, and service reliably knowledgeable and friendly. The only shortcoming is parking - very difficult in that neighborhood and has to be planned for.
MG
MonicaG
Austin
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on April 19, 2022
overall2food1service3ambience4
The food was not what we expected, super spicy even we ask not to have any spicy food. Some ofis couldn’t eat
CC
ChristiaC
Austin
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 18, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience3
The food at Elizabeth Street Cafe is always fresh and flavorful. We went in for a late lunch around 1:15pm on a Monday. There was still a significant lunch crowd, and thankfully we had reservations. Service was initially slow - about five or six minutes at the table before we were acknowledged. Once we placed our orders, service and attention picked up a bit. The price point has continued to skyrocket over the past few years. My lunch date and I each ordered a glass of chardonnay and for two glasses it was $34. I understand that Elizabeth Street is a boutique restaurant and it's to be expected, but truly felt that $17 per glass was a bit steep. All that being said, always an enjoyable experience and I'll be back again.
DL
DavidL
Austin
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience2
Too noisy even outside! The descriptions of the food in the menu are not thorough enough to know what you'll be getting. I was disappointed.
C
Criticali
Phoenix
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on April 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This place is always a hit and a pleasure. 10/10. Great place to bring out-of-town guests as well.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
fave spot in atx!!! not a single bad food item
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Super yummy! Sat outside it was lovely
F
ashleyF
Dallas
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall3food4service2ambience5
Service was dismal. Girl was nice but didn't know the menu and gave no direction to help us order and understand the menu. I've had much better experiences there before.
b
billboy
Houston
35 reviews
vip
3.0
35 reviews
Dined on April 7, 2022
overall3food4service4ambience3
Good, not great, Vietnamese food. Friendly service. Outrageous parking prices.
S
Stayshhuh
Austin
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Brought my mom and we both had the best time!! Our waitress was super sweet and friendly, and all of the food was amazing. We tried two different spring rolls, the Thai curry butter escargot, pork belly steamed buns, carpaccio, and my very favorite - the ginger chili oil dumplings. Cutest little place and loved everything we tried.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
vip
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 2, 2022
overall1food2service1ambience1
They have too many tables for the staff they have employed. I haven’t been so disappointed by an experience in a while. We were barely spoken to. We decided to leave without even ordering our main food.
DB
DenB
Chicago
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 23, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience5
Great outdoor space and great food.
JL
JaneL
Austin
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 20, 2022
overall3food4service5ambience4
It is a very good restaurant and I would recommend it because the food is delicious and the service is excellent. However, like so many restaurants in Austin, the prices are exorbitant for what one gets. A 1/4 glass of white wine for $15 or $17 seems rather excessive. The noise level indoors is high, making it difficult to talk. Having said that, it's good to know that they made it through the pandemic and are doing such good business.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Phoenix
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great time.
CE
CodyE
San Antonio
14 reviews
vip
3.0
14 reviews
Dined on March 16, 2022
overall3food5service3ambience4
The food was great! The service was very very slow.
KS
KimS
Naples
142 reviews
vip
5.0
142 reviews
Dined on March 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent, fresh food and service.
TM
TonyM
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great atmosphere and great service. The outside patio is really nice and I highly recommend sitting outside.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Savannah
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Charming ambiance and really good food - generous portions. A definite lunch or dinner must when in Austin!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Austin
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 9, 2022
overall3food5service5ambience3
It was very loud in there.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always amazing food & service!
BT
BThack
San Antonio
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on March 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Elizabeth Street never disappoints. The food and service are always stellar. For this particular visit, I’d like to give a shoutout to our server and the manager, in particular. For various reasons, I was having a bad time, though not related to the quality of the food. They saw the distress and, in an extraordinary gesture, comped the food and boxed it up. That wasn’t necessary and not something I sought, but they did it anyway. In retrospect, I’m very grateful for their amazing display of service and empathy. We will be back.
JA
JudithA
Austin
9 reviews
3.0
9 reviews
Dined on February 27, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience4
Great place but very slow kitchen. Also, my sandwich was almost all bread and my egg was over cooked. Otherwise, great flavors, good vibe and worth the trip.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing from start to finish

FAQs

Elizabeth St Cafe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (512) 291-2881.

Elizabeth St Cafe is rated 4.7 stars by 306 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

May 18, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Booked 52 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(512) 291-2881

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, Takeout, Weekend Brunch

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

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Elizabeth St Cafe

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

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Singapore Noodles

Niman Ranch Pork Belly Steamed Buns

House Baked Brioche French Toast

Coffee

Vietnamese Coffee$4.00

Iced Vietnamese Coffee$4.00

Cup of French Press$4.00

Cafe au Lait$3.00

Espresso$3.00

House Cold Brew$4.00

Macchiato$4.00

Cappuccino$5.00

Latte$5.00

Americano$3.00

Mocha$6.00

Matcha Latte$5.00

Cold

Vietnamese Lemonade$3.50

Iced Jasmine Blueberry Green Tea$3.00

1/2 Jasmine Blueberry Tea 1/2 Lemonade$3.50

Perrier$4.00

Panna$4.00

Topo Chico$3.50

Mexican Coca-Cola$3.00

Mexican Sprite$3.00

Fanta Naranja$3.00

San Pellegrino Aranciata$3.00

Coconut Water$3.00

Orange Juice$3.00

Grapefruit Juice$3.00

Housemade Vinegar Sodas$4.50

Tea

Green & White Teas

Jasmine Blueberry

Jasmine Pearl

Moroccan Green Mint

Pomegranate White

Dragonwell

Tisanes

Ginger Rooibos

Lemongrass Dar-Chin

House Mint

Black Teas

Vietnam OP

Spiced Fig

Eastside Earl

Madagascar Vanilla

Ayam Yerba Mate

Ginger Basil

Rosemary Hibiscus

Pastries & Breads

Croissants

Niman Ranch Ham & Gruyere$7.00

Chocolate$4.00

Everything & Cream Cheese$4.00

Almond$4.00

Butter$3.00

Housemade Preserves

Seasonal Jam$1.00

Lychee & Raspberry Jam$1.00

Guava & Strawberry Jam$1.00

Specialties

French Macaron$3.00

Nutella Éclair$3.00

Seasonal Éclair$3.00

Opera Cake$6.00

Seasonal Tarts$5.00

Chocolate Bouchon$3.00

Financier$3.00

Kouign Amann$4.00

Canelé$3.00

Beignets & Jam$6.00

Breakfast Bánh Mì

Scrambled Farm Eggs, Ginger Pork Sausage$10.00