Elizabeth St Cafe

Elizabeth St Cafe reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Joanne VIP

   Austin7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Always lovely and delish! What a beautiful day, great service and super conversation under the oak trees. Thank you, as always.
   

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   Whitney VIP

   Austin8 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our kids even asked if we could go back! That’s a double win in my book!
   

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   Kaila

   Austin1 review

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   If I were on death row I would request their steamed rice rolls as part of my last meal. 1000/10 recommend.
   

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   Brian

   Minneapolis3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Ate outside on the front part of the patio. Recommendations from the server were great. Exceeded expectations from cocktails to apps to entrees. Highly recommended!
   

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   Siddartha VIP

   Seattle11 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on March 20, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 1

   I’ve been going to Elizabeth Street Café for over a decade, but for the first time, the dining experience yesterday has left me disappointed and disheartened about how discriminatory the behaviour at a business can be. Yesterday, we had a lunch reservation for a party of five at 1:30 pm. Upon arrival, we were asked to wait or take a table outside in the sun, despite specifically booking an indoor table, which was available at the time of reservation. After waiting, we were informed that the table we had reserved was still occupied by a group of lunching ladies who had been lingering over drinks for three hours. Shockingly, the staff explained that asking them to vacate would risk a negative review, prioritizing their comfort over honoring our reservation or how I would review them. When we inquired about the communal table—a concept that, by definition, welcomes shared seating—we were told the patrons at the table were uncomfortable sharing it. It was hard not to wonder if the same rules would have applied had we been a group of white patrons. The staff refused to join a table of four with a table for two, citing a strict policy, despite the glaring inconvenience. Pressed for time due to friends heading to the airport, we reluctantly accepted an outdoor table, but the experience has left me very bitter. What was once a welcoming, neighborhood gem now feels like yet another space where appearances and, honestly, what looks like appearances take precedence over inclusivity and respect. Will not be going back there and don't recommend it for a good time.
   

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   Dawn

   Houston6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 19, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   One of our favorite places to go when we are in town. The food is outstanding!
   

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   Taylor

   Austin5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 19, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Always a hit. If you wants brunch on the patio, perfect spot as long as it’s in the shade. Ginger chili dumplings, beef drunken noodles, Singapore noodles are top notch.
   

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   Chanel

   Austin84 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 16, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great meal and wonderful service, as usual! Ideal for brunch outside when the weather is nice.
   

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   KristiK VIP

   Austin16 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 14, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Happy Hour with friends. ESC never disappoints. Love. Love. Love. 🍸
   

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    AngelaD

    Austin12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    A delightful birthday brunch for a dear friend. Such a cute place with great food and wonderful staff!
    

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