1886 Cafe & Bakery

In 1969, when The Driskill Hotel was threatened with demolition, the Heritage Society of Austin rallied local citizens to save their beloved landmark. Volunteers raised more than $500,000 to hold off the wrecking ball primarily by selling $10 stocks in the newly formed non-profit Driskill Hotel Corporation.

The Heritage Society also founded the 1886 Lunchroom, successfully operated for 20 years by members stocked with their own family recipes and a fervent pride in the hotel. Known as "Austin's socializing parlor," it became the predecessor to the 1886 Cafe & Bakery, which opened on July 4, 2002.

The cafe at the busy corner of Sixth and Brazos streets remains the social gathering place for locals and out-of-town guests alike looking for delicious, regional American foods that combine time-honored Texas comfort foods and contemporary fare with the innovative flair of the talented chefs.

Austin's finest fresh-baked cakes, pies and signature pastries.

The newly renovated Café & Bakery is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

The 1886 Café & Bakery serves classic American cuisine in a casually elegant setting. The menu features daily specials complimented by traditional favorites such as Cast Iron Skillets, Helen Corbitt's Cheese Soup and our acclaimed Braised Short Ribs. A full bar offers an extensive wine and beer list, along with specialty cocktails.

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Monday	Open	07:00	00:00
Tuesday	Open	07:00	00:00
Wednesday	Open	07:00	00:00
Thursday	Open	07:00	00:00
Friday	Open	07:00	00:00
Saturday	Open	07:00	00:00
Sunday	Open	07:00	00:00