Brighten your day with fresh, creative brunch in a vibrant Austin setting.
Day Maker Half Day Cafe is a popular brunch destination in Austin, known for its colorful, inviting atmosphere and delicious, fresh food. The cafe offers a creative menu with items like Smoked Salmon Benedict, Migas Verdes, and chicken and waffles, along with daily specials and Natalie's juices. With friendly, prompt service and a cozy vibe, it's the perfect spot for a leisurely meal, though it can get busy on weekends. The space features vibrant murals and outdoor seating, making it a favorite for locals and visitors seeking a memorable brunch experience.
1101 S MoPac Expy, Austin, TX 78746, USA
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Fresh, innovative dishes like Smoked Salmon Benedict, Migas Verdes, and Chicken and Waffles.
Natalie’s juices, gingerbread lattes, and virgin Bloody Marys made with quality ingredients.
Homemade treats including Snickerdoodle Donut Holes and Nilla Wafer Banana Pudding.
Bright, colorful atmosphere with indoor and outdoor seating for a relaxed meal.
Quick service with to-go options and coffee available while waiting for a table.
Overall rating
Katie Bartow
Phenomenal food and service! Would highly recommend checking them out. We tried their Pineapple Power Greens and Sunny Day juices, ate their Smoked Salmon Benedict, Migas Verdes, Snickerdoodle Donut Holes and Nilla Wafer Banana Pudding. Their juices are Natalie’s juices and so good. I’m not a pudding fan, but their pudding is incredible. Best brunch around! Eliana and Savanna’s service was fantastic.
Wan Wan L.
Very colorful and welcoming decorated restaurant inside and out. Many creative options on the menu. They also have daily specials as well. The gingerbread latte was not overly sweet even with the whipped cream. I had the chicken and waffles; chicken was very well seasoned and juicy. This place gets crowded around 9-10ish.
Shani Levi
Very chill atmosphere and fast service! The wait wasn’t too bad on a Sunday morning, we were able to buy coffee in the to go counter while we waited. Then there were a bunch of outdoor seatings to wait. Food came out fast!
Crystal Lin
Day Maker Cafe was such a cute and bright spot for our weekend brunch plans to get some food in our system and mosey around town. We rarely leave our Northwest Austin bubble, but to celebrate a warm and not so winter day, we knew needed to get out of the house, and hubs found Day Maker as a good spot to get some fuel in ourselves before we signed up for a hike down south as a family excursion. Service from our waitress was extremely friendly, prompt and attentive. She brought us the in-house hot sauce, a virgin Bloody Mary that rocked my socks off, and OJ. We loved our entrees, I went for a cauliflower rice bowl, kiddo got himself the Mac and cheese and devoured it all, and hubs got the Day Maker classic. All of this was fresh and so well made, we can’t wait to return. The color and murals all over made it such an inviting and fun Austin mood, and we look forward to brunching here again when we’re in the Zilker proximity!
Elena L
It’s a popular spot, so we had to wait quite a bit for a table, especially on a Sunday, but once we were seated, everything moved pretty quickly. The food was genuinely delicious and tasted really fresh, and the service was warm without being over the top. Prices felt pretty reasonable for the area. The space itself is clean and inviting, with a cozy vibe that makes you want to linger a little longer. Overall, totally worth the wait, and I’d happily come back.
