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ate.cafe
Category: Restaurants Diners Diners [Edit]
2127 Lohman's CrossingSte 310
Lakeway, TX 78734
(512) 263-4933
- Hours:
Tue-Sat 8 am - 8 pm
Sun 10 am - 4 pm
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- Yes
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
- Good For:
- Lunch, Breakfast, Brunch
- Alcohol:
- Beer & Wine Only
- Noise Level:
- Quiet
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
- Dogs Allowed:
- Yes
43 reviews for ate.cafe
Review Highlights
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"bacon wrapped medjool dates stuffed." In 2 reviews -
"This is a great place for breakfast or lunch." In 4 reviews -
"...lunch tried the BLT and grilled cheese w/ gruyere both were..." In 4 reviews
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43 reviews in English
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Review from James B.
Austin, TX
2/21/2012 1 photo
We tried this place for breakfast when they first opened and, though we liked it, we weren't super impressed and kind of forgot about it after that. Looking back, I think they just hadn't hit their stride yet. Fast forward about 2 years and my second trip made this little place into one of my top three places to eat in Lakeway!
Hankering for a really good sandwich one afternoon (and totally perplexed by the lack of decent deli options in this neck of the woods), I was going to give Java Dive a shot. Ran up there at 2:15 to discover they close at 2pm every day. Boo. Then I remembered ate.cafe and headed over there. I ordered a BLT and an iced coffee, then plopped down outside on a patio table. They brought everything out to me and I have to say that BLT was THE BEST SANDWICH I HAVE EVER EATEN. It was everything i ever wanted in a sandwich - insanely good bread toasted to perfection, a thing layer crispy bacon, super-thin sliced toms, thick crunchy iceberg lettuce, and slices of perfectly ripe avocado. I even liked the mayo on it, and I am not a mayo fan. Served with a bit of greens tossed in a light dressing that tasted exactly like what we had at all the cafes in Paris. This was a large sandwich and i ate every bite. It was just too good to leave!
About a week later I returned with the husband for an afternoon snack. We shared a sandwich from the specials board with hard-boiled egg, tomato, melted cheese, ham (i believe), and possibly some greens. It came on that same awesome toasted bread, which really makes the sandwich. Husband loved it and declared it to be "just like we got in Paris!"
ate.cafe does wonderful European-style cafe food - light, fresh, and subtly delicious. It is a wonderful change from all the other heavy options around here - the BBQ, the Tex-Mex, the burgers, etc. We will definitely be frequenting this place all the time. If you love a good gourmet sandwich, check it out. Its also worthy to note that every time we have been in, one of the owners is working. I love that they are present all the time - they want to make sure it's good. And it is! -
Review from Emily N.
Austin, TX
5/13/2012 1 Check-in Here
It's such a shame... The food was good, certainly better than average, but the service just killed the experience.
We ordered the french toast, pancakes and three egg scramble plate. The french toast was tasty and thick, so I was only able to eat two of the four slices. The pancakes were thick and fluffy, with just the right amount of lemon zest for extra flavor. The egg plate was just fine.
In terms of beverages, the coffee was awesome. The lemonade was delicious, but at $2.50 for a teeny glass without refills, it's not worth the money.
And now for the service. The two gals working were certainly nice and friendly, and that's about the best I can say. The service overall was slow, disorganized and inefficient. Orders kept going to the wrong tables. Since the two servers would approach the same tables, there was a lot of repeated effort on their part. It was if they weren't communicating; it certainly wasn't smooth. Here are my observations:
* Fifteen minutes after we had ordered, we still didn't have any drinks, not even water (which we had specifically asked for in addition to the coffee and lemonade). I had to remind server #1 and she said they were coming right out. Husband went inside and saw the coffee and lemonade on a tray, but no water. He had to remind server #1 again.
* The food came out about five minutes after that, but to the wrong table. I overheard the order and raised my hand, but I guess it wasn't seen. Server #1 came out with the food again, but not enough utensils.
* Husband had to ask for a refill on coffee multiple times.
* We were finally done eating and were waiting for the bill, which server #2 gave us. I immediately handed her my card, and then waited for a good ten minutes. In that time, server #1 came by and asked me if I was waiting on something. Yes, the bill, I replied.
* The table next to us had similar problems: no utensils when the food arrived. No drinks for a long, long time. Server #2 brought espresso drinks, but had to tell her that they didn't order those. However, they would still like some water. When they finally got their coffee, they asked for sweetener, which didn't arrive. They ended up going inside to get it. They also walked inside to get the utensils.
* Another table was asked by server #1 if they were ready to order. They replied that still hadn't received menus, which server #2 was supposed to bring to them.
Sigh... It would have been an excellent meal if only the staff could get their act together. -
Review from Mark L.
Austin, TX
5/13/2012 1 Check-in Here
Nice patio, limited breakfast menu. French Toast got thumbs up from all, but you choice is bagel-based setups, pancakes, French Toast (Sundays only) or basic scrambled eggs. Kitchen is small and easily overloaded, and no floor management to guide the green wait staff. Not even a system for.delivering food back to right table. The walk around asking if you ordered... It's got a holster feel to the place. Verdict: ok if you are in the neighborhood, but not worth determined travel.
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Review from Dave M.
Austin, TX
4/23/2012
Been there for coffee and had to go back for lunch. You must try them all, but the best is the italian ham, blue cheese, mozzarella, tomato and egg on grilled sourdough. Like a cobb salad without the healthy stuff. Can't wait to try the croissant dark chocolate bread pudding. Great, friendly service. Really excellent coffee and iced tea. I planned to take half the huge sandwich home, but was weak willed. For the guy complaining about the tip: just pay, and then walk back in and tip the guy before leaving. He refills your glass or cup as long as you hang out. You don't get that at Starbucks!
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Review from John M.
Austin, TX
8/29/2011
We bumped into ATE cafe on our anniversary weekend. We had a hungry child who still does not eat spicy food and he was hungry. In other words, we needed food fast AND we did not want to give our money to a chain. And, not giving money to chains is very difficult in Lakeway.
Basically, we had one of the best meals we have ever enjoyed in Austin. I had 3 and a half sandwiches. Our two year old ate his galette, from what he could rescue from his parents. We simply lost ourselves in the light French cuisine. We haven't done that since our trip to Napa valley two years ago,
There is one thing about ATE Cafe that you would not find in most restaurants. One of the owners and the main chef is an accomplished painter, and his medium is oil on canvas. His paintings demonstrate an interest in playing with light to to help frame narratives about everyday life. We spent part of our wonderful meal there talking about the two large oil paintings on display.
Basically, ATE Cafe was a feast for discerning eyes and palates. -
Review from Steve H.
7/3/2011
I had a rough (but fun) night out at the lake that ended in us being towed back to the slip. I drank enough to forget how the night ended and woke up with a serious hangover at a friends house. My friends and I needed a nice place for brunch and after some searching on yelp we decided to check out "ate dot cafe". *not yelp will not actually let me type the dot and every time I try it ads http://*
I couldn't help but make fun of the name of the place... who puts a . in their name? Why not just call the place something silly like "alt dot binaries dot ate dot cafe"?
The restaurant is very low key and has a friendly atmosphere you order and pay at the counter then your food is brought out. This wouldn't be such a big deal but if your paying with a debit card you also have to tip when you pay. I usually tip for good service and having to tip before I've actually gotten service is seems sort of illogical. Fortunately I wasn't paying and didn't have to deal with the how much to tip decision. My friend John T. did however and it seemed like a real conundrum for him.
I ordered the Little Pigs sandwich which comes with (grilled hot coppa, prosciutto, salami, mortadella, provolone and cherry peppers on perfectly toasted bread. The bread was the best part of the sandwich, It was deliciously toasted and the cheese was perfectly melted, all in all it was a very scrumptious sandwich.
I also had a fruit cup which was filled with fresh sliced peaches, strawberry's and blackberries, again I had no complaints as the fruit was all very fresh and tasty.
My biggest complaint would be that the the pricing for the food items seems a bit high. I ended up spending $3.00 for the side of fruit and right at 9 dollars for the sandwich, add to that $1.80 for ice tea and your looking at almost 14 dollars for a sandwich a cup of fruit and a glass of tea.
All being said, I did have a pleasant experience and I will most likely go back the next time I spend a weekend in Lakeway. The food was very fresh and tasty and I would highly recommend eating here just make sure you have a fat wallet. -
Review from KEN I.
Austin, TX
5/9/2011
Walked by it a ton of times going to my favorite Mexican restaurant.
Decided to go there this Sunday for breakfast.
super suprized!
Great Coffee.. no gimmicks.. just good coffee and cream
fresh squeezed orange juice was yummy.
had a sandwich with blue cheese, eggs and spinach that was very good.
great little outside dinning area that was shaded from the hot sun.
service was friendly and attentive.
definitely will be going back for more. -
Review from Evan W.
Austin, TX
5/4/2011
I had a very nice lunch with my wife at ate today. It is a small restaurant, but nicely done inside. We sat on the patio on a great day to do so.
I had the quiche Lorraine special. The texture was perfect, and the crust was good. Personally, I like the cheese to be a little stronger and more bacon please, but that is how my mom spoiled me when she made this dish.
My wife had a veggie sandwich and she liked it very much.
The food quality is high and you can tell it is made with love. We are really looking forward to going back and trying some of the other delicious looking goodies they have to offer. -
Review from amber t.
Austin, TX
7/30/2010
I. Love. This. Place.
I figured I should finally write a review because I went to Chedd's today, and ended up really disappointed. I wish I would have gone the other way on 620, and ended up at Ate's instead.
The grilled cheese sandwich they make has got to be the best grilled cheese I've ever had in my life. I am not a huge onions fan, but they do something to that sandwich that just makes them exquisite. They've given me extra salad on the side at no cost when I asked for it, and their lemonade is soooo good!
My friend and i had bread pudding there once, too, and it was also an amazing, rich, delicious dessert.
You cannot get better than this place. I would be amazed if I ever ate anything bad there. Everything I've eaten has truly been gourmet and I think the prices are so reasonable for the quality of the food. I love this place, and I'd probably eat Ate Cafe three times a week if it were a little closer. Definitely recommend! -
Review from Liza K.
6/7/2010
This place is where I go when I miss dining back home in Pasadena. My husband and I love this place. The inside is welcoming and nicely laid out. Great use of a small inside dining space. Outside they have a large patio area as well.
For lunch I usually get the BLT and a cookie. Okay I know it's hard to mess up a BLT but these are THE BEST. The sourdough bread holds up nicely, they are always generous with the bacon, fresh avocado and an aoli. All the right ratio all the yummie goodness you should expect.
For Dinner: We usually get the cheese & charcuterie plate. A very high note is the bread!!! OMG, it is THE perfect bread for the cheese board. Crunch outside chewy dense inside. They also serve a really tasty spread that's super garlicy and addictive! I could eat just that and call it a night.
Other things we've tried:
bacon wrapped medjool dates stuffed
with parmigiano reggiano
albóndigas caseras
marinated olives and roasted almonds
I honestly wasn't a big fan of the dates. The bacon was slightly chewy and not completely crisp, though the sides of the dates were overly cooked and ended up taking chewy. It mostly got stuck in my teeth. I think the ratio to sweet to savory was unbalanced.
The albóndigas caseras aka meatballs, my husband liked these. I thought they were kinda bland and they were sitting in a plate of their own greasy juice which was really unappetizing to me.
marinated olives and roasted almonds: to the point - Yum.
Even though the dates and the meatballs were not my fave they have plenty of other things on the menu I love.
I've also come for breakfast, great coffee and a mouthwatering chocolate croissant hits the spot for me.
Chef Rodolfo is also very charming and a delight to chat with. He makes sure you are taken care. You can tell he care a lot about his food and customers.
Great place, must eats! -
Review from Tara M.
8/31/2009 1 photo
I am so surprised that there are only 2 other reviews of this fabulous little cafe considering that they have a 2009 award from the Austin Chronicle posted in their window. I discovered them a while back while waiting for pizza to go from Mangeria's in the same lot and have had the pleasure of dining here 3 times since then.
As I understand the couple who started this brick and mortar location started out delivering prepared home cooked meals to families in the area and still do. Their cafe in Lohman's Crossing has very limited indoor seating with walk up order at the counter style service and a few larger iron patio seating out front with colorful umbrellas. I am unsure of their hours but am pretty sure they close early and only serve breakfast and lunch.
Despite the limited hours and seating they get a full 5 stars for the sweet service and their spectacular home cooked food!
Maple Pecan Sticky Buns and one of the best coffees I have ever had for under 5 bucks total enjoyed on a patio overlooking a parking lot and I was transported to Paula Deen's Georgia home overlooking the water as she adds more butter and debates the pronunciation of "Pecan". Food hallucination disrupted by my pup nudging my leg for a morsel of what is making Momma high.
A week later I had the most fantastic Croque Monsieur that puts La Madeleine's to shame.
Most recently I had the Little Pig Sandwich (Prosciutto, salami, Mortabella, Hot Coppa, Provolone, and Cherry Peppers on warm fresh made bread) 8.50 and completely worth it. I fed my pup the salami and still had half a sandwich leftover for lunch the next day.
I have only ordered off the chalk board so don't go in expecting these items to be on the menu. But, go just go expecting some good pastries and excellent sandwiches and coffee! -
Review from Joe A.
Austin, TX
10/28/2011 1 Check-in Here
Unexpectedly good food - they focus on it. There is an artstic thread that runs through the place, but without the arrogance. Stop by this place - it's worth the time.
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Review from Mica M.
1/16/2010
Oh, Lakeway. How I love you for patronizing this little slice of wonderful in your neighborhood.
I think I will likely be spending a lot of time and money in this establishment. It feels like walking into a couple of chefs' home kitchen and hanging out while they craft up some yummy grub. Nice Cali-type vibe inside, and a huge patio area outside. The food is fresh and potentially healthy, if you're into that sort of thing. An evolving menu of seasonal dishes rounds out their already comprehensive anchor menu, and *swoon* they deliver! Check out their website to see what they have for delivery this week.
If you're not in the area, get here and try this place out. So good!
Oh, and by the way. . . Free wifi from the place next door! Yay symbiosis! -
Review from Robert Y.
Dallas, TX
8/4/2011
Excellent breakfast and lunch place. Haven't tried out the dinner menu yet.
-Style: French / Spanish
-Execution: Excellent, Quality is reminiscent of France (I used to live in Europe).
-Recommended dishes: Croissant (one of the best in Texas) & Quiche Lorraine (Perfection)
-Price: Inexpensive
-Style: Casual
-Service: Friendly & efficient
-Location: Strip mall, unassuming little place -
Review from Angela M.
Austin, TX
9/7/2009
We left the house with one rule: We can only go places we've never been before.
We went west on RR 620 and we eventually got hungry. At the Lohman's Crossing light, I whipped out my iPhone and tapped on Ye Trusty Olde Yelp app. Ate Cafe had high ratings so we yanked a hard right turn and wandered inside.
It smelled so delicious we were impressed before we even looked at the menu. That, however, was short lived.
We decided to order a sampling of items we could all try since we knew we'd be stopping somewhere else for lunch in a few hours.
We ordered:
-Fruit & Nut Bar: Looks huge and intimidating but it's not very dense or flavorful
-Biscuit with Butter: My bread-loving 10 yr old said it tasted bad.
-Chocolate Croissant: Pretty good but it's hard to go wrong with white flour and chocolate
-Coffee Cake: Kids liked it. I thought it was a bit dry.
-Grilled Sandwich with Guyere Cheese & Whole Grain Mustard: Yum!!! This was so dreamy!
-Cafe Latte: I don't drink coffee but it was pretty.
-Lemonade: It tasted like a really tart lemon water. If it was sweetened, we couldn't tell.
To be fair, my husband said he really liked this place. But he's the one who ordered and ate the Grilled Guyere Cheese & Mustard Sandwich.
That's the nature of our marriage. His order always tastes better than mine! -
Review from Kris U.
3/11/2011 1 Check-in Here
This cool mom-and-pop is located in a typical Lakeway strip mall but has a pleasant outdoor seating space. I tried one of their several grilled sandwich options: one with ham, mozzarella, blue cheese crumbles, tomato, and hard boiled egg slices. Putting blue cheese crumbles on a grilled sandwich is genius, in my humble opinion. My sandwich hit the spot, although the grilled sandwiches at Bouldin Creek Cafe remain my favorite.
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Review from Nathan N.
Austin, TX
3/5/2011 1 Check-in Here
Didn't know what to expect when I walked in, but the entire experience proved to be refreshingly delicious and personable. It's a place to go if you enjoy the company you're with and want to enjoy an unrushed meal. Most everything is made fresh--dressings, pastries, sandwiches, soups, etc. Everyone there gave an impression of "welcome, we're glad you're here and hope you enjoy your stay" without actually saying it. I hope to be back soon!
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Review from Dana M.
Austin, TX
7/13/2011
LOVE LOVE LOVE this place!! Went here earlier this week with some girl friends for lunch and they are just so awesome! It is a super quaint cafe that holds maybe 30 people but offers patio seating outside as well. Everything is made when you order it so all entrees can be customized to your liking. I love that this place is right down the street from my house!
I ordered the Spanish fried egg sandwich and it was to die for! I would have preferred that the crust on the bottom piece of bread was not so tough as it was difficult to cut and chew through but over all every part of the sandwich complimented the other and it was incredibly enjoyable. -
Review from Rudy H.
Austin, TX
Great food. Great atmosphere. Great service. Once you go here, you'll definitely be back. Try the lemon bars!
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Review from Andy L.
San Antonio, TX
6/20/2011
Cookies are delectable but way too many ham-centric menu items. Service is great. Would like to try dinner tapas - might be a better rating.
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Review from Rita L.
Lakeway, TX
4/19/2011
I went there but it was closed. in April. Is it still open.
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Review from exploring f.
Austin, TX
5/22/2011
We go here once in a while for sunday brunch. The brunch menu is small but the food tastes fresh. They also have a pie or two and crossants.
Really like the place but its a bit on the pricey side, else would have gone more often.. -
Review from Holly M.
Austin, TX
9/19/2010
The AAA sandwich is to die for. Cucumber, avacado, lettuce, balsamic vinegerette on yummy bread! They are pretty quick and nice and don't rush you out while on wi-fi.
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Review from Amanda W.
Bastrop, TX
3/2/2011 1 Check-in Here
Best b-fast ever! We live in Bastrop, and my mom gave us the Groupon coupon (she lives close to Lakeway) to try it. We did and loved it, so the day before our 1 year anniversary, we drove all the way to Lakeway just for the french toast (because they only offer it on Sundays). We left stuffed and happy. The guy that works there is there every time I go and he's super nice. It's never been busy when we go, so we always get great service and excellent food. I'm glad we found this place. It's the closest thing in the ATX area to remind me of living in France. Too bad it's so far away!!
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Review from annie c.
Sugar Land, TX
11/12/2011
ok. First of all these people are adorable. I always get a cappuccino and maybe a small pastry. I get what the guy or girl at the counter recommends. (I do that everywhere) Always excellent. The tortilla espanola is really good if you are hungry. Once I needed an apple pie for a birthday (he doesn't like cake :-\ ), and they offered to make me one off the menu. They let me take the cute little blue ceramic pie plate and return it the next day. C'mon. Who does that besides your mom? I'm really glad this place is here. Lakeway needed it.
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Review from Mark B.
Austin, TX
10/19/2010
Breakfast at Ate Cafe is fantastic. Cooked to order, fresh and tasty ingredients, the best breakfast in Lakeway !!!
I enjoy their sandwiches and Cobb Salad as well. Everything I have tried is delicious and made to order.
If you live in Lakeway and haven't been to Ate Cafe you are missing out. -
Review from JC Y.
Austin, TX
6/11/2010 8 photos
with a $30 Groupon for Ate Cafe that I got for $15. The tapas menu on website looks pretty good so we decided to give it a try.
It was Friday night, and the small cafe was packed by 7pm. We were seated at a two person table that was so close to the other tables.
This restaurant doesn't have the atmosphere that other tapas restaurants have. But that's OK, as long as the food is good, that's all that matters to us.
Well, at the end of our meal, we were disappointed with the dishes. I posted the photos on yelp with my brief review. I was so bothered that we had the same dish of albóndigas caseras(housemade veal, pork and beef meatballs in portuguese sauce) with the table next to us , ours was very soupy and theirs looked normal. Anyway, it tasted pretty boring with not much flavor at all.
The only dish we liked was the bacon wrapped medjool dates stuffed with parmigiano reggiano, so one star goes to this dish and another star goes to the hard working waiter, he was the only waiter on that night and you can see he was trying very hard to get the dishes to customers asap. I don't think this small restaurant is really prepared to serve tapas. They should stick to sandwiches which according to the other reviews are really good. -
Review from Deb D.
Austin, TX
10/2/2009
Love this place....I'd been meaning to try ATE since they opened. A friend in the neighborhood had told me how it was run by a couple of chefs, and that the food was very gourmet. So last weekend as hubby and I were running errands, I took him there for a quick lunch. We decided to split the Grilled Gruyere and Ham sandwich with Mornay Sauce. The freshly baked sweets looked so yummy that we decided to split one of those also, along with a cup of coffee.
They delivered our coffee and crumbly cake to us outside on the very comfortable patio. With the coffee came a little nibble snack on the saucer, and 2 tiny glasses of seltzer water, I beleive to cleanse our pallette. The coffee was delicious, and so was the coffee cake that we ordered with it. Just as we finished our "appetizer", our food came. They split it nicely onto two plates, each with a nice size collection of spring greens, that tasted delicious just the way it cam - no dressing. The sandwich had an amazing cheesy taste, the ham delectible, and the mornay sauce just topped it off. A very enjoyable lunch.
I enjoyed this so much that I went back today for the same lunch with my brother-in-law. We only had the sandwich with the salad this time, but it was exactly how I remembered. Delicious! Well done.
I have already studied the menu for my next visit. I am hoping for the home-made quiche, or meatloaf sandwich. I'll let you know. -
Review from Amisha D.
Bellaire, TX
7/14/2010
Amazing grill cheese with fresh mustard! We all ordered 5 different items and loved everything! Will definitely be going there again!
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Review from Wendy J.
The Hills, TX
11/2/2009
We tried ate when they first opened. I had a avacado blt. Not so special really. Probably won't give it another try because it was just average and a bit pricey for what it was.
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Review from Janis C.
Austin, TX
3/16/2010
I'm so glad Ate Cafe came to Lakeway. They have really fantastic food and a great little patio. Perhaps the best croissants I've ever had. The texture is flaky, just the way croissants should be. Perhaps the best quiche I've ever tasted. They really know what they are doing here. Addictive bagel sandwich with poached egg with hollandaise sauce and bacon. Loved the turkey sandwich with sliced boiled egg on a baguette. So simple and so perfect. And even though the meatloaf sandwich was not one of my favorites, I still find myself thinking about the great combination of flavors. I can't recommend the biscuits (a bit dry and too much baking soda/powder? for my taste), but otherwise I've loved just about everything I've tried.
Don't expect a deli with sandwiches served with chips and a pickle or you will be disappointed. This is a great place for breakfast or lunch. I'm looking forward to trying their tapas. Highly recommended! -
Review from Lauren B.
Austin, TX
10/4/2009
Ate Cafe is wonderful! The food is extremely fresh. As a vegan, I look for places that have all vegetable options, and the AAA sandwich here was perfect. The lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, avocado and balsamic dressing were all very fresh and crispy. The side salad was a perfect compliment. The atmosphere is absolutely lovely. The indoor seating is simple, clean and comfortable. Outside, bright umbrellas cover cafe tables and music plays softly. The owners, Rodolfo and Jessica, are both delightful people who have a passion for delicious food and making people happy!
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Review from Laura M.
Austin, TX
2/20/2010 2 photos
Tapas, or small plates, are a fun way to share food with friends and savor a little bit of a lot of different things. And now, FINALLY, tapas are on the menu out in Lakeway, thanks to Chef Rodolfo of Ate. By day, a cool cafe serving unique salads and sandwiches like the croque monsieur and "the little pig." But at night Chef Rodolfo dishes up his authentic take on classic tapas: shrimp in garlic sauce, tortilla espanola (potato omelet), albondigas (homemade meatballs), mussels in white wine, manchego cheese, amazing crusty bread they bake themselves.... The list goes on and on, which is how we ended up ordering the entire menu (well, most of it). Toast your hosts with a couple of glasses of wine, and, for a moment, you'll swear you're in Barcelona.
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Review from Leigh M.
Austin, TX
7/15/2010
The service is very slow, it took over an hour for them to prepare the three sandwiches my family ordered to go. While we waited, no one from the staff came to offer us water, or free bread, or even provide an update. We constantly had to go inside to get an update. All the other diners were experiencing the same thing. Every time we went in to ask for an update, we were told it was nearly finished. Finally after we received our food to go, we started to drive away and we looked in the bag and our order was wrong and incomplete. The sandwiches were nothing special, certainly not worth the slow service and no apologies.
Comment from Jessica B. of ate.cafe 11/20/2010
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Review from k k.
Austin, TX
1/19/2010
My new favorite bakery in town! These guys really know what they're doing. You can actually see into the kitchen so you can see them at work making awesome fresh pastries. Everything tastes fresh and wonderful. The only downside so far is that they taste so good that everything I want is usually sold out by the time I get there.
It's a little more expensive than the average baked goods, but the quality more than makes up for it. Even when what I want is sold out the things I order instead were also delicious. I highly recommend the croissants and lemon squares.
I just wish the place were a little bit bigger so I could relax in my own private corner with a book or laptop. -
Review from Nancy B.
Austin, TX
6/24/2009
This place is a hidden gem, opened only for a few months. Its a small cafe with a limited seating inside and a few tables outside also. Been there for breakfast 2x and lunch 2x. The coffee is better than Starbucks and Seattle's best. A nice touch- they serve it with the tiniest and tastiest little cookie and a shot of sparkling water. The chocolate croissant is flaky with the perfect texture and no skimping on the chocolate either. Also had this poached egg sandwich served with bacon and hollandaise on a bagel- perfect. For lunch tried the BLT and grilled cheese w/ gruyere both were generous portions and delicious. The owners are usually there and they are friendly and really go out of their way to make you feel welcome. They also run a meal delivery service where you get 3-three course meals for $75- I've tried this a few times also and everything has been great.
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Review from Perry S.
Austin, TX
9/5/2010
I LOVE their Cobb Salad. It's the best Cobb Salad I have ever, ever had. Everytime I get the Cobb, I have to let one of the owners know how amazing I think their salad is. Every single item (real chunks of delicious chicken, real chunks of avocado, real quality blue cheese chunks, hard boiled egg slices, romaine lettuce, perfect, not over-salted bacon pieces) is in exactly the right proportion to the other ingredients. The Cobb comes with a lemony vinegarette that is perfection on the salad. My husband orders Cobb Salads in the finest establishments throughout this country - he came with me today and was very impressed indeed. We split a ham, mozzarella, blue cheese, tomato, and hard boiled egg slices sandwich - delicious. I don't even like blue cheese!
What Ate.Cafe has going for it: They know how to choose fine ingredients and put them together perfectly. This place reminds me so much of a true European cafe.
We've tried all sorts of baked goods - love the croissants, the coffee cake, the cookies, pretty much everything we've tried has been top notch. No corn syrup and margarine ingredients here. I quite often bring a box of baked goods home when the kids are around.
I think Ate.Cafe is an excellent choice for breakfast or lunch. Once when I needed some nurturing, I ordered their delivery service for a few weeks. It is a great way to treat yourself! -
Review from Rebeca S.
Austin, TX
9/4/2010
This place is amazing. Amazing. Everything I've had I've wanted more of. I just got back from living in Spain and the tapas at ATE do not disappoint. Everything I've tried has been simple, elegant, and the staff was great (and with great suggestions). Even the wine and beer menu looks like it was thought about and perfected to go with the tapas. Great little atmosphere too. CAn't wait to sit under the umbrellas outside when it's not so steamy outside.
I have tons of dietary restrictions (I was the only one at the table) and the owners seemed to know exactly what I could and couldn't eat. They were super helpful. I wished there was more on the menu for me, but what I could have was exceptional. Do NOT leave without trying the tortilla espanola or the musssels and clams. Seriously. Ooh- and the clarico (white sangria) too. So refreshing.
I keep meaning to try their dinner delivery service too, I've heard it's incredible and a ridiculous amount of food for the price! -
Review from Annie B.
Austin, TX
1/24/2011
For lunch and dinner, this place is usually quite good. However, we had a HORRIBLE Sunday brunch there yesterday. The French toast is NOT 'spectacular' (as they call it) - it is quite basic, white bread in an eggy custard, fried and greasy, soft and mushy - NOT how French toast should be (especially if you claim it's 'spectacular'!). Poached eggs are closer to hard-boiled - too firm and not very tasty. Server couldn't remember my coffee order, even though we were only the 2nd table in the restaurant. And, most horribly, upon arriving at 10am on Sunday (which is when they open), the dining room was still a mess from the night before - crumbs all over the seats and table, filthy floors....yuck. We really want to like this place, but they'll have to try harder.
Comment from Jessica B. of ate.cafe 1/25/2011
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Review from samantha s.
Austin, TX
10/17/2010
Awesome food. Found it on yelp have been 3 times since since then. At lunch have tried the BLT and the gruyere grilled cheese. Both delicious, crisp sourdough bread and perfect. At dinner had arugula, blue cheese, fennel & apple salad that was seriously the best salad I have ever had. Wish it was on the lunch menu. Finished with apple crisp for dessert which was yummy as well. Great find. This place definitely making it into our rotation. All 3 times we have come we got our food served quickly and fresh with excellent service.
