Don't bring your great Aunt here if she's easily shocked...

   Robotmeister - 07/25/2008

Firstly, I really like the food and the eclectic menu selections at Kirby Lane and the breakfasts are exceptional. I only have two minor complaints: (a) their restaurants need more cleaning and fresh paint. (b) the staff is really great but I don't find gigantic, visible tattoos and pierced appendages very appetizing while dining. (I have the same opinion about the Magnolia Cafes and anywhere else where food is served)

   JPollio - 07/08/2008

Pancakes and Omelettes

   Richardebeck - 07/04/2008

As old duffers, my wife and I do not eat as much as we once did. We order one omelette to split and pay the extra dollar to substitute 2 pancakes for buscuits. Peach and blueberry are our favorites. We each have half an omelette and one pancake -- the perfect amount. We leave double the tip because even though we are splitting one meal, the service is still great. They keep my coffee cup full. One problem: If you go at popular times, be prepared to wait. In the spring and fall we walk the mile from our Barton Hills home. This gives us good exercise and saves parking for the cars with "save the planet" bumber stickers.

   QFA1 - 05/30/2008

Great food meets local art

   gems23rd - 07/03/2007

The one restaurant that both my meat eating AND vegitarian friends love! Plus at the South Lamar and 183 location they have people that sell a variety of things ( jewelry, soap, wire art, leather...)that they make themselves. Art prices are as good as food prices!

Prinbob's Review

   prinbob - 08/04/2003

I took friends here while in Austin at a conference, and we were not dissappointed. The breatfast was great, and the service was superb. I love the decor and casual atmosphere. Thanks.

DF78759's Review

   df78759 - 03/04/2003

Best gingerbread pancakes in town!!

CGtrplr1's Review

   cgtrplr1 - 10/18/2002

I normally like breakfast here, and even bragged to co-workers about the pancakes, but on this day when I brought a co-worker to breakfast I was very disappointed. We waited almost fifteen minutes from the time we were seated until a waiter took our order. then, an additional twenty minutes before our food arrived. As suspected, My pancakes were tepid at best (the butter would not melt)and the suface was almost hard but, not burned? The only thing I could conclude was the entire meal either sat under the heat lamp entirely too long, or it was microwaved. My tip reflected the service and quality of the food. total bill was $13 and some change. The tip was $1.00

Catalina82's Review

   catalina82 - 10/16/2002

Kerby Lane is an old family favorite! Its signature Austin atmosphere and delicious food make it a great place to take out-of-town guests. I've never tried a dish I didn't like, but I particularly reccomend the Kerby queso and the gigantic pancakes. Their hot chocolate is also yummy!

Kt8548's Review

   kt8548 - 05/31/2002

Really good food and good atmosphere