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Toasty Badger, Austin, TX

Toasty Badger

4.8
4.8
137 Reviews
$30 and under
American
2206 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704-4319

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for brunch
  • Neighborhood gem
  • 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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What 137 people are saying

Toasty Badger reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Austin

    Great for brunch

  • Austin

    Kid-friendly

  • Austin

    American

  • Austin

    Great for brunch

  • Austin

    Kid-friendly

  • Austin

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Toasty Badger is a charming and vibrant spot in Austin, offering a delightful breakfast and brunch experience with "great service" and "fantastic food." Visitors rave about the "gloriously fluffy pancakes" and "crispy hash browns." While occasional seating delays are noted, the "friendly staff" and "nostalgic 70s diner vibe" ensure a memorable visit.

137 Reviews
  1. Nefertiti

    Minneapolis2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was great to come early for Easter when it wasn’t busy. They let us stay for a while after eating before they very politely let us know it was getting busy. I really appreciated that.the smoked salmon Benedict was delicious!

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  2. B . J .

    Austin1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It never fails…when we come here the food, service and experience has been fantastic!! It is a must for our family when we are in town!! We Love this place!

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  3. Alex

    Dallas5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a fun event! Absolutely loved Lasagne and Book!!! Had the best time!

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  4. Robert

    Austin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Such a cute place. Will def be back.

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  5. Stacey VIP

    Western NC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Second time at this restaurant… a great place!! We had a reservation for 10 people for the morning after celebration of my daughter’s engagement! Seated immediately ( absolutely 10 stars for this), service was top notch, food was outstanding.. I wish I knew the server’s name , because she was so attentive!!! We will definitely be back when we visit Austin again for the wedding festivities!!

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  6. Adam

    Austin11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful fresh menu in a throwback vibe! Lo bed the biscuits, sausage, and French toast sticks especially

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  7. Alice

    Austin4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything was great except for one thing. We reserved a spot in the waitlist for a table of two, overall waited an hour and a half for a table and even though it stated we were second in line, other people were being seated before us. Once seated, service was great and food came out very fast, meal portions were small.

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  8. Grahame VIP

    Washington DC16 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love The Badger as regular customers, but our latest visit disappointed. We ordered the yogurt and granola bowl as a starter for the table and for $14 got a large bowl with maybe a 1/4 inch of yogurt (probably less than 1/2 cup), a few berries (did not need a second hand to count them) and maybe a 1/4 cup of granola. Rough count was that it was gone in 6 bites. Buyer beware…

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  9. Gigi VIP

    Austin21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Adore this place! It’s so cute inside and the food is amazing as well!

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  10. Megan

    Austin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I truly enjoyed my time and especially my meal! I was floored by the tiramisu! I have had so many bad ones and I wanted to bathe in this one. Thank you so much for the Spelling Bee and giving my sister and I such a good time.

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Toasty Badger is rated 4.8 stars by 137 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
Google Map for Toasty Badger

2206 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704-4319

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    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, Gender Neutral Restroom, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access
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