The Omelettry, Airport And 45th Area
30 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/austinfood30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 16 threads.
What people say, in short
The Omelettry is a long-running Austin breakfast diner that many people recommend, with fluffy buttermilk pancakes drawing particular praise, including versions with blueberries or gingerbread. Diners also like its classic, low-key atmosphere and budget-friendly prices, and one notes it serves Tex-Mex style eggs. A couple of diners find much of the menu average, one saying the food is nothing special but still a favorite for the price and ambiance, and one calls it their worst breakfast experience. Another diner avoids it because it does not use real butter.
Address
The Omelettry, 4631 Airport Blvd #131A, Austin, TX 78751
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Buttermilk pancakes
- Best for
- Breakfast
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/Salt-Operation in r/austinfood · Sep 2026taste
Goes to The Omelettry for pancakes, describing them as fluffy and not too sweet.
- Recommendsu/Of_the_field in r/austinfood · Sep 2026
Names The Omelettry as the answer for pancakes.
- Recommendsu/Optimisticatlover in r/austinfood · Feb 2024
Offers Omelettry as an alternative breakfast option alongside 85 cafe.
- Recommendsu/_shane in r/austinfood · Nov 2026
Names Omelettry as the answer to the breakfast question.
- Recommendsu/targetpracticesucks in r/austinfood · Aug 2026
Suggests The Omelettery as an answer to the request for a place that cooks eggs properly.
- Recommendsu/milliefrock in r/austinfood · Mar 2024taste
Says The Omelettry's buttermilk pancakes are fantastic.
- Recommendsu/Upstairs_Bus_3743 in r/austinfood · May 2026
Says they like The Omelettry.
- Recommendsu/helicopteraresexy in r/austinfood · Sep 2026
Recommends The Omelettry for pancakes.
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- Recommendsu/vivivangogh in r/austinfood · Feb 2025ambience
Recommends it for a laid-back, classic diner feel with decent prices.
- Recommendsu/madcapprince in r/austinfood · Apr 2025
Names Omelettry as a breakfast suggestion.
- Recommendsu/alexanderbacon1 in r/austinfood · May 2026ambience
Seconds the Omelettry pick and calls it an authentic diner.
- Recommendsu/Psychological-Lack98 in r/austinfood · May 2026
Suggests Omeletry on Airport as a breakfast spot.
- Recommendsu/svengator in r/austinfood · Apr 2024
Names the Omelettry as one of two breakfast suggestions.
- Caveatu/Savings_Chest9639 in r/austinfood · Apr 2024taste
Says Omelettry doesn't use real butter, so won't recommend it.
- Recommendsu/MoKush420710 in r/austinfood · Nov 2026
Names Omelettry as the breakfast answer.
- Recommendsu/le_gros_serpent in r/austinfood · Nov 2026taste
Praises the buttermilk pancakes at Omelettry.
- Recommendsu/NekroWhiskey in r/austinfood · Aug 2026
Loves The Omelettery, calling it another great place.
- Recommendsu/android_queen in r/austinfood · Nov 2025
Recommends it for breakfast, naming it alongside Cafe Java and Jim's.
- Mixedu/Traditional_Bed_5199 in r/austinfood · Aug 2025value
Says the food is average but calls it a favorite because of cost and ambiance.
- Recommendsu/Impressive-Train3678 in r/austinfood · Nov 2026
Strongly insists on Omelettry over any other breakfast option.
- Recommendsu/Reflection_Nervous in r/austinfood · Sep 2026variety
Recommends Omelettry buttermilk pancakes with blueberries or gingerbread.
- Recommendsu/SnooShortcuts1157 in r/austinfood · Jul 2026
Calls it a long-established Austin breakfast diner worth choosing over another breakfast spot.
- Recommendsu/_no-its-not-me_ in r/austinfood · May 2026
Likes The Omelettry, placing it behind Phoebe's.
- Mixedu/orangeblood123 in r/austinfood · Aug 2025taste
Admits much of the menu is average but says the pancakes are excellent.
- Recommendsu/Remarkable_Grand9722 in r/austinfood · Jun 2026taste
Recommends it.
- Caveatu/John78723 in r/austinfood · Aug 2025
Says it was the worst breakfast they've had.
- Recommendsu/poodlefreak666 in r/austinfood · Jul 2024
Calls Omlettery a top Austin pick, in the plaza that once held Toy Joy.
- Recommendsu/Ok_Hooper412 in r/austinfood · Jun 2026taste
Pleasantly surprised on a recent visit; found it very good and nostalgic.
- Recommendsu/Alone_Satisfaction17 in r/austinfood · Feb 2025
Names it as their breakfast pick, without further detail.
- Recommendsu/BackgroundOk4938 in r/austinfood · Dec 2023
Names The Omelettry as a breakfast option.
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