Birthday Cake for Brunch at South Congress Cafe
Every time I go to South Congress, known as SoCo here in Austin, I can’t wait to go back. I see one more place I want to visit. My birthday is this week, so we decided to celebrate early since it is a holiday and Kenny is home. He let me sleep in on Labor Day and took Titus duty. I was so excited about not having responsibilities I didn’t sleep in. I got up and read a magazine!
After Titus’ morning nap we headed out to South Congress for lunch at the South Congress Cafe. The cafe would be easy to miss, but here is my recommendation: don’t miss it! It is fru fru food for a great price and is delicious! If you are a traveler to Austin, definitely don’t miss it. The locals are on full display here, and the people watching is fabulous.
Since it was my birthday celebration I ordered the carrot cake french toast. Cake for breakfast! Yippee! The dish is slices of unfrosted carrot cake made into french toast and dusted with powdered sugar. It is served with a cream cheese pecan syrup and a cup of fruit. Delectable.
It was early afternoon and Kenny did not want breakfast food. He ordered the jalapeno venison meatloaf and mashed potatoes. Oh my! Delicious! (And I’m not usually a huge fan of game.)
Titus shared our food and flirted with the staff. He’s quite the ladies’ man.
This place was definitely worth the 45 minute wait. Next time you’re in SoCo, check it out.
(Oh, and by the way, Danielle, come and see me. They have a chocolate toffee desert with your name on it!)
Yum!! I’ll have to try making my own carrot cake french toast next time I have “spare” carrot cake around.
(I thought I was doing good to have bought raisin bread with which I was going to make french toast.)
Raisin bread french toast! Yum! I’d like to have some “spare” carrot cake around. Do you have that often? If so, I think I should be at your house more often.