A long-standing tradition at The Driskill, our celebrated afternoon teas offer the perfect setting for special occasions, holidays, or casual gatherings catching up with dear friends. Savor three scrumptious courses of classic French pastries and petit fours, and delicate finger sandwiches as you leisurely sip premium loose leaf teas and sparkling wine. Stay as long as you'd like for a quaint afternoon and memorable experience in our beautifully historic hotel.
Today, located on 6th Street in downtown Austin, the 1886 Café & Bakery remains a respected establishment and favorite bakery for many. The quaint Victorian-style café serves up delicious traditional Texas comfort foods that combine time-honored original recipes with contemporary preparation.
two eggs any style, country potatoes, breakfast toast, choice of bacon, sausage or ham
Fresh from the Bakery
1886 CroissantUS$4.25
Chocolate CroissantUS$4.75
Almond CroissantUS$4.75
Poppy Seed BiscuitUS$4.00
Banana Pecan BreadUS$4.00
Plain or Everything BagelUS$4.00
Cinnamon RollUS$6.00
Blueberry Streusel MuffinUS$4.00
Muffin du JourUS$4.00
Pineapple Bran MuffinUS$4.00
Cream Cheese DanishUS$4.50
Cherry DanishUS$4.50
Orange Cranberry SconeUS$4.00
Breakfast ToastUS$4.00
Sides
Bacon, Sausage or HamUS$5.00
Country PotatoesUS$4.00
French FriesUS$5.00
Sweet Potato FriesUS$6.00
Assorted Cold CerealsUS$5.00
Sliced AvocadoUS$3.00
Poppy Seed Biscuit & Sausage GravyUS$6.00
add egg $2
Bagel or ToastUS$4.00
multi-grain, sourdough, white, rye, english muffin, plain or everything bagel
Ruby Red GrapefruitUS$6.50
garnished with mixed berries
Fresh Fruit
CupUS$3.00
BowlUS$5.00
Fresh Berries
CupUS$5.00
BowlUS$8.00
All Day Dining
Soups
Helen Corbitt's Cheese Soup^
One of the pioneers of classic Texan Cuisine, Helen Corbitt served as the Culinary Director of The Driskill Hotel in the late 1950's and later as the Head of Culinary Operations at Neiman Marcus. The Driskill prepares our version of her classic recipe
CupUS$4.50
BowlUS$6.50
Poblano Corn Soup^
cherry tomatoes, lime crema, lardons
CupUS$4.50
BowlUS$6.50
Greens
add to any salad; marinated grilled chicken $5, grilled salmon $8
artisanal greens, roasted corn, pepitas, local bacon, cherry tomatoes, hard boiled egg, avocado, queso fresco, buttermilk dill dressing
Soup & Salad ComboUS$12.00
petite entrée salad accompanied by a bowl of house made soup
Mains
sandwiches accompanied with french fries & house made pickles, or substitute with a cup of fruit, soup, green salad, or sweet potato fries for $2
Hangover Burger* ^US$16.00
grass fed beef topped with gouda cheese, brown sugar & chili rubbed bacon, crispy hash browns, sunny-side up egg, arugula, roasted poblano aioli, brioche bun
Fried Chicken Sandwich* ^US$14.00
jalapeño slaw, greens, blue cheese aioli, sunny-side up egg, brioche bun