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Counter Cafe

17 people recommendcounted across its outletsvia r/austinfood, r/Austin19 comments cited below

What people say, in short

Counter Cafe's Austin recommendations cover several branches, including East 6th Street. Two diners praise the crab Benedict, and one recommends the strawberry pancakes, without specifying a branch. Coffee opinions split: one commenter likes the drip coffee, while another finds it underwhelming despite enjoying the cafe. Another calls the food hit-or-miss but still likes it. One visitor prefers the east-side location to the Guadalupe branch.

Address

Counter Cafe, 1914 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702

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Best for
Brunch

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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/56473829110 in r/austinfood · Aug 2025taste

    Recommends its strawberry pancakes, saying they are outstanding.

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  • Recommendsu/Various_Echo4899 in r/austinfood · Apr 2024

    Describes it as charming and says breakfast there is great.

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  • Recommendsu/kareembadr in r/austinfood · Nov 2026

    Suggests Counter Cafe as one of two options.

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  • Recommendsu/gjman65 in r/austinfood · May 2026

    Suggests stopping in while other places open; says it also serves drinks.

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  • Mixedu/sharpecheddar in r/austinfood · Aug 2026taste

    Calls the place inconsistent but says they still enjoy it.

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  • Recommendsu/yoursweetdesire17 in r/austinfood · Aug 2025taste

    Agrees with the pancake pick and says the crab Benedict is the dish to order there.

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  • Recommendsu/melophile512 in r/austinfood · Nov 2026

    Recommends the Guad location, just past The Drag.

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  • Mixedu/pitbull78702 in r/austinfood · Apr 2024taste

    Calls the food solid but says the coffee is underwhelming.

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