1886 Cafe & Bakery
Known For
Victorian hotel dining room with untouched 19th-century ceiling detail
1886 Cafe & Bakery operates inside the Driskill Hotel's exposed brick bones, where crystal chandeliers and tin ceilings make even a simple scone feel ceremonious. It's a great-for-photos space that earns that label through genuine architectural drama rather than props.
🕐Best time to visit: When the weekend pastry case is freshest, around 8am
Our Take
1886 Cafe & Bakery lives inside the Driskill Hotel, Austin's most storied property, where the Victorian-era dining room turns a simple pastry into something that feels vaguely historic and entirely indulgent. It's a standout experience that earns points as much for atmosphere as for what's on the plate.
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Location
Downtown
604 Brazos St, Austin, TX 78701, USA
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