Clockwise: Russian House / Drink.Well / Lucky Robot / Bar Mirabeau.

Where To Eat Brunch In Austin, December '12

by Andrea Grimes Dec 17, 2012, 8:27am CST

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Clockwise: Russian House / Drink.Well / Lucky Robot / Bar Mirabeau.

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by Andrea Grimes Dec 17, 2012, 8:27am CST

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Austinites especially understand the magical meal that is brunch; intrinsic in the culture of "Keep Austin Weird" is the idea that Austin should be kept, well, a little lazy on the weekends. Brunch is the meal that brings bleary eyed hipsters, socialites, power yuppies and kid-toting families together to drink seven different beverages at one sitting, and no one bats an eye. (But depending on where you go, there may be plenty of batting eyelashes.)

Today, we share our latest update of the Eater Austin brunch heatmap, wherein we map out the hottest spots for weekend day drinking-and-dining, from epic Gourdough's donuts to a breakfast Frito pie at Lamberts. As always, if there's a favorite new restaurant—or an established one trying new things—that we've missed, let us know on the tipline or in the comments.

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Hi Hat Public House

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House-baked brioche French toast with root beer maple syrup. That's pretty much all you need to know. (Okay, they also make a hell of a sake Bloody Mary.)

2121 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702

(512) 848-2628

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Russian House

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The Russian House's old-country brunch includes a $10 "Bloody Masha" topped with a skewer of incredible garnishes, served starting at 11 a.m. on weekends. On the menu: baked potatoes, Kulebyaka, Vareniki and blinis sweet and savory.

307 E 5th street, Austin, TX 78701

(512) 248-5442

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Lamberts Downtown Barbeque

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Lamberts' new a la carte brunch menu, served Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., includes a breakfast Frito pie and a mescal "Bloody Maria.

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401 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701

(512) 494-1500

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drink.well.

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Drink.Well's weekend brunch is served from noon to 4 p.m., featuring an outstanding "Eggs in Purgatory" and fresh-squeezed mimosas.

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207 E 53rd St., Austin, TX 78751

(512) 614-6683

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Swift's Attic

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Swift's Attic will start a weekly Sunday brunch after the nuttiness of SXSW is over, but there's still time to make reservations for March 3! Check out the food porny goodness here.

315 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701

(512) 482-8842

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Freedmens

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West Campus barbecue joint and cocktail bar Freedmen's will start serving brunch on March 10th. On the menu: Brisket Benedict, Hoecake Waffles, Smoked Shrimp and Grits and much smoky more.

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2402 San Gabriel St, Austin, TX 78705

Lucky Robot Japanese Kitchen

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Lucky Robot's Asian-inspired "Tokyo Brunch" includes a breakfast banh mi, Sriracha scramble and a "nomnomiyaki." Served weekends from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

1303 S. Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78704

(512) 444-8081

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Gourdough's Public House

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The brick-and-mortar location of infamous donut truck Gourdough's has launched a full-on hangover attack, opening at 10 a.m. Saturdays and Sundays to serve $5 Bloody Marys, $3 mimosas and a vicious donut menu (for $8, the Petunia: Potato Pancake, Pulled Pork, Fried Egg & Gravy).

2700 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704

(512) 912-9070

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