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Austin is known for its live music and craft cocktails so it’s no wonder that the night owls are usually late for breakfast. Enter brunch and the Twisted Texas Tour Brunch Bus. We have rounded up 5 brunch spots that are as weird and wonderful as A-Town itself. Choose your poison! 

What the heck is a kolache?  

We hear this question a lot; a kolache is a Czech-style pastry, brought to Central Texas circa 1850s.  Klobasniky, the Texas spin on the traditional kolache, are stuffed with meat fillings like breakfast sausage, ham, and even pepperoni.. The best spot in town we’ve found to enjoy these wondrous little gems is Batch Craft Beer + Kolache.  And while you’re there, grab a cold one right next door. 

Brunch from a truck?!

Austin claims approximately 2,000 food trucks peddling everything from soup to Thai-style ice cream. If you’re looking for a casual brunch with a budget-friendly  price tag, then it’s food trucks for the win! Our top local spot is Radio Coffee and Beer, a food, booze and music venue that feels like a backyard party. In the outdoor area, you can find:

• Veracruz All Natural: sporting their migas poblano taco, 
• Briscuits: who combine two Texas favorites; biscuits and barbecue
• Shortwave Diner: churning out a classic chicken & waffles dish 

Band, Brunch, Booze? Twist My Arm!

The Twisted Texas Brunch Bus is a rolling brunch party, taking guests to three of Austin’s best brunch joints while a live band plays on board the bus. The BYOB-bus provides live music onboard, fun Austin trivia and a crew that you’ll never forget. All food and adult beverages are included in the ticket price, making this an easy as well as entertaining choice for your weekend brunch.

Classic hangover cures under one roof. 

The fine folks over at Pinthouse Brewery know the best way to help you face the daylight after a wild Saturday: pizza! These guys do it up right, hand-crafting their pies with premium ingredients and serving up some of the best craft brews and beermosas to wash it all down. Pinthouse is a great way to pamper yourself through that hellacious hangover. Make sure you wear your fat pants

Brunch from the Far Eats

One of the city’s fastest growing brunch traditions is Chinese dim sum. Enjoy the chaotic-yet-organized, way to brunch. Food carts are constantly rolling through the aisles offering up everything from soup dumplings to chicken feet.  Trendy favorites to Austin’s brunch asian fare include  Wu Chow and Lin’s, just to name a few. Protip: these hot spots are getting popular, so plan ahead to get ahead of the wait!