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Ross' Old Austin Cafe - Austin, TX

100% Approval Rating (3 votes)
4 - Overall: Worth planning a day around
Overall: Worth planning a day around

Must Eats

Bacon-Wrapped Pork Loin ($10.00)
Biscuits and Gravy ($2.00)
Migas with Ham ($7.00)
Sirloin Steak ($10.00)
Chicken-Fried Steak ($10.00)
Chopped Steak ($10.00)
Onion Rings ($3.00)

Written Reviews

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BDale
August 24, 2009
"Ross Sterzing has been a fixture in the Austin restaurant business for many years. The history of his family in the food business goes back to his granparents' Maerki bakery directly accross from the Texas State Capital building on Congress Avenue, now a historical ..."   [Read More].
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doggydaddy
July 22, 2009
"Ross' Old Austin Cafe is a great spot for home-style food in Austin. It is located at the very northern reaches of the city, near Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park, far from the crowded regions downtown. You feel as if you are in the country. In front is a covered stage ..."   [Read More].

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11800 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, TX
512-835-2414

Hours & Policies

Seasons:Open Year Round
Meals Served:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Operational Hours:Always Call Ahead!
Credit Cards Accepted:Yes
Alcohol Served:Yes
Outdoor Seating:Yes
Reservations Accepted:No
Delivery Available:Yes
Takeout Counters:Yes
This is a side of biscuits and gravy.  Very light and satisfying; the fluffy biscuit does not weigh you down.
"This is a side of biscuits and gravy. Very light and satisfying; the fluffy biscuit does not weigh you down."
doggydaddy





Bacon-wrapped pork loin was well-flavored, and the fries were fresh.
"Bacon-wrapped pork loin was well-flavored, and the fries were fresh."
doggydaddy


Migas is as prevalent in Austin as hash is in New England.  This is a great deal as it includes a choice of meat along with tortillas or biscuit. I went for the biscuit.  Good choice.
"Migas is as prevalent in Austin as hash is in New England. This is a great deal as it includes a choice of meat along with tortillas or biscuit. I went for the biscuit. Good choice."
doggydaddy


Velvety cream gravy covers the delicious and flavorful breaded steak.  The Texas toast is essential for mopping up the plate.  The broccoli and beans are as different from each other as night and day.
"Velvety cream gravy covers the delicious and flavorful breaded steak. The Texas toast is essential for mopping up the plate. The broccoli and beans are as different from each other as night and day."
doggydaddy


The Ross family story makes for good reading.  I learned about how interconnected some of the more popular places are in this town.
"The Ross family story makes for good reading. I learned about how interconnected some of the more popular places are in this town."
doggydaddy


The usual suspects are listed at a very good price.  Click on the photo for a better view.
"The usual suspects are listed at a very good price. Click on the photo for a better view."
doggydaddy


Steven is part of the most recent generation of the family.  He is all over the place as he moves around from front to back while engaging the regulars as he goes.
"Steven is part of the most recent generation of the family. He is all over the place as he moves around from front to back while engaging the regulars as he goes."
doggydaddy


Music, meals, and merriment are at work here.
"Music, meals, and merriment are at work here."
doggydaddy


Ross's takes pride in its contribution to Austin.  The family's history in the food business goes back to the early part of the 1900s.
"Ross's takes pride in its contribution to Austin. The family's history in the food business goes back to the early part of the 1900s."
doggydaddy


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