Numerous readers vote TRIO's epic brunch as the best in town. Commenter Zesty Enterprise calls it a "mouth party" and blogger RL Reeves says: "The conversation begins and ends with Four Seasons. . . makes me wish I was rich-I'd be there every weekend." Brunch will set an adult back $52 - at least the mimosas are included.

Max's Wine Dive is another reader favorite for Austin brunch. They have chicken and waffles, as well as uber-Texan offerings like a Frito pie omelet and a giant cheesy grit bowl called the SXSW.

Both locations of this farmer-focused comfort food restaurant serve up an extremely fine brunch, and it's another reader favorite. Even better: it's a buffet.

One commenter recommends the brunch at Hopfields thusly: "While the brunch menu is limited, the Full English (eggs, locally made bacon and sausage, tomato, baked beans, toast + HP sauce) paired with one of their many beers on tap can make a Texan feel like an honorary Brit for an hour or two. Oh and the Eggs Benedict are spot on."

Contigo's brunch is definitely one of the best in town. From the beef tongue hash to their candied pecan cinnamon roll, this ranch-inspired restaurant gets Austin brunch right.

Several readers list this South Congress mainstay as one of their favorite brunch spots in town. The seafood-focused menu offers a breakfast bouillabaisse, lobster omelet. and several fried oyster options.

Several readers call Olivia one of the best brunches in Austin, and one goes so far as to say it's "the ultimate." Olivia's current brunch menu features a waffle topped with seared foie gras. If you're not feeling that fancy, hit up sister restaurant Lucy's Fried Chicken, where the waffles come topped with, yes, fried chicken.

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One reader calls Enoteca Vespaio "the most consistent brunch spot in Austin." Their menu is subtly Italian-inflected, featuring 'bruscetta' benedicts and pancetta as a side.

For a more laid-back brunch vibe, hit up Banger's for massive plates of meaty comfort food, a manmosa bar, and lots of dog-friendly outdoor seating.

This high-end Mexican restaurant has one of the most reliably delicious brunches in Austin. Don't miss their chilangos and the fresh juice cocktails.