While we are on the topic of brunch, two other spots we recently tried are: Blue Dahlia Bistro on East 11th and another formidable east-sider, the aptly named East Side Cafe. They each showcase local ingredients in bistro settings, however, the main difference is the menus. East Side offers traditional egg, pancake, waffle, salad and pasta dishes while Blue Dahlia specializes in tartines, salads and cheese boards in the style of Le Pain Quotidien. It’s clear that the women who run the decidedly French bistro took their communal seating and decor inspiration from Le Pain as well.
He says: I love the coffee at East Side Cafe, but there is always a long wait. Blue Dahlia has a pleasant patio and a Mediterranean-inspired hummus and tabouli platter large enough to make a meal of. Their fresh breads are creative and delicious (one is baked with cranberries, and another olives).
She says: At Blue Dahlia, go for brunch to feel like you’re at 18, place du Marche St. Honore. It’s soothingly noisy and delicious, and transcends central Austin.
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