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.
Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access
Experiences
Adult Speling Bee
$30.00 per person
Prepaid
Mar 27, 2025 only
7:00 PM
Toasty Badger Adult Speling Bee 📝
📅 March 27th | ⏰ 7 PM | 💰 $30 per person
Get ready to put your vocab to the test at the first annual spelling bee showdown in Austin, Tx! Join us at Toasty Badger for a night of words, wit, and a little friendly competition. Your ticket includes a 3-course meal and admission — whether you’re brave enough to step up to the mic or just want to cheer from the sidelines.
🌟 $100 Toasty Badger Gift Card goes to the Bee’s Knees (aka the winner) 🐝💰
🍽️ Delicious 3-Course Meal Included
🎉 Good vibes, great food, and fierce competition
Spots are limited, so book your seat and get ready to S-P-E-L!
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
Noise • Moderate
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Great for brunch
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Kid-friendly
Austin
American
Austin
Great for brunch
Austin
Kid-friendly
Austin
American
Review summary
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Toasty Badger is a charming spot with "fantastic breakfast," praised for its "delicious food" and "friendly service." Known for "gloriously fluffy plate-sized pancakes" and exceptional hash browns, it's an Austin favorite. Despite its cozy, sometimes loud atmosphere, the energetic diner vibe and "super friendly" staff make it a must-visit.
127 Reviews
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Tai
Austin1 review
5.0
Dined on March 16, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Best breakfast & lunch in Austin! I especially love coming here for an early bird breakfast or to grab a quick mid work day lunch. Good options for vegetarians too! The staff is super friendly and helpful and the manager Carolyne is particularly fantastic, she always makes my day when I come in for a meal☺️
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Farahin
New York City10 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 16, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Great neighborhood spot with the perfect brunch/breakfast food!
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Bill VIP
Austin23 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 16, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 4
Great service and breakfast. We brought a 2nd group of friends with us who hadn't been here before. They loved the food and character of the "diner". Great that Caroline got promoted!
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Kali
Corpus Christi1 review
5.0
Dined on March 16, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Love the whole vibe of toasty badger. The staff was friendly and we were seated fast. Prime location and the food was delicious. We will be coming back!
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OpenTable Diner
Sydney1 review
5.0
Dined on March 16, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 4
Ambience 5
Loved being able to walk down south Congress after!!
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OpenTable Diner VIP
New Orleans3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 15, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Order the French toast sticks! I’m not even a French toast fan but it was incredible
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Austin1 review
3.0
Dined on March 15, 2025
Overall 3
Food 5
Service 3
Ambience 3
Tables were so close that they had to be moved in order for people to sit down. It was also extremely loud. The food is great.
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San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on March 15, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Super cute place, coffee and breakfast were delicious!
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Tonia
Austin2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 4
Amazing food! Great service. Very fast. Almost too fast. We sat outside. I appreciated the plastic tarps to block the cold wind. And they had gas fire heaters. Was nice. Screechy loud metal chairs were not super nice. Otherwise, we loved it.
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Amanda
Austin1 review
3.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
Overall 3
Food 5
Service 3
Ambience 1
Disappointing to have made a reservation only to be put outside in 50 degree weather. My partner and I traveled from Minnesota and I did a lot of research of nice places to go for brunch. We love midcentury anything so this place would have been perfect for us, but I didn't even have the chance to see the inside. Really wish the reservation I made would have clarified that I would be outside., pretty misleading website The food was good, but I don't feel it was fair to have paid full price to not get the full experience. I could have eaten in 50 degree weather back at home.
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FAQs
Toasty Badger is rated 4.8 stars by 127 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.