34th Street Cafe

So loved this place. Quaint, cute and a really great place for an afternoon meeting. The features were great, I had a ahi salad, and the host was awesome at wine recommendations. Can't wait to stop by again.

34th Street never disappoints. Great atmosphere. Friendly staff. Everything I've ever had here was delicious. Just had the chicken sandwich and fries, and it was delicious! Great selection and daily specials.

Quaint eating spot with good food. Friendly atmosphere after the lunch rush. I'll definitely be back.

Friendly, helpful, knowledgeable and all around good food. And reasonable. Can't wait to go back for dinner sometime.

Didn't have gluten-free pizza crust as advertised on the website menu. Weren't told until after we paid (its an extra charge) and no offer of a refund. Used cherry tomatoes on a margherita pizza Who does that? They do! The tomatoes weren't even cooked. They were sliced on top like a salad. Terrible. Impersonal and disorganized service. First and last time visiting.

Best service ever! We went with a large group and everyone went above and beyond to make our night wonderful and special. From beginning to end we felt very welcomed and appreciated. The food and service were both great 10/10 recommend

Great food and wine available. We ended up with sticking to the small bitesenu so we could sample a lot of things rather than one big meal. Was a little disappointing that they charged for each basket of bread BUT it was all fantastic

This place is worth checking out. The food is delicious. The menu has something for everyone. Prices are very reasonable. The customer service is amazing. The staff is very friendly! Came here during lunch and it was amazing. Worth checking out for the service and food.

I have never seen a boss/owner speak to his staff the way this douche does. I was unfortunate enough to be at a dinner party he was catering and heard his interaction with a waitress where he was constantly degrading her appearance and style of service. I understand expecting a lot of your staff, but this guy took it way too far. Would not recommend.

I had one of their delivery trucks tailgate me on Mopac the other day when it was raining and slick. He finally went across three lanes, sped past me, shot the finger, back across three lanes to cut me off. He passed a few more cars in the toll entrance lane before speeding on down the road. Karma was in play though as I watched him lose control at the 35th Street exit and end up in the median in the mud.

I called them to report an unsafe driver but never got a call back. Somehow, I'm just betting it was the owner driving. One has to be a "special" kind of employee to drive dangerously with a company name and number plastered all over a van. I'll be certain to find other catering companies when I need one.

Stopped by today to give this place a chance. The lunch special was very good, and the ladies behind the counter were really nice to customers. Such a change from a few years ago, when customer service was so rude when I was there.

All Hail Ye Old Faithful! Been coming to 34th Street Cafe for the last 15 years and likely one of the only restaurants in Austin that hasn't fluctuated wildly during that time. Reading the bad service reviews on here are extremely shocking as we have experienced both nothing than over the top, outstanding service but suppose the labor shortage may be bringing out the Karen's.

Now to the food: For lunch, don't skip the Chinese hack salad. It's 2 meals in one, loaded with moist chicken and flavor is on point. Pro tip: if you're not a big dressing fan then definitely recommend getting it on the side as it can run a bit wet. They also serve up a very respectable Reuben and their chicken salad goes up against the best in town.

For dinner, the bacon wrapped shrimp is a must for appetizers. The shrimp is cooked to literal perfection and the honey glaze is an excellent sweet touch. On that same note, the Caesar salad with shrimp is best in town, period. Also, their lamb chops never disappoint. Good to a perfect medium, they don't quite let the au gratin potatoes still the show even though they do their very best! Bonus: a fairly robust wine list with plenty of by the glass options as well Overall, 34th Street Cafe is what it is. A nicely decorated, well ran neighborhood spot that is established because it consistently delivers. Highly recommend!

Some food is very tasty, presentation is nice, and portions are big even from the kids menu. Place was not too crowded at 6:00 pm on a Monday but reservations are recommended. Our waitress was not that pleasent, and we tried not to asked her for much although she added 20% tip to her bad service. The other employees around looked friendly and nice. This was my first and last time at this place (dessert choices are very limited, only 3 and all are just cake).

Horrible customer service. The gal at the counter seemed annoyed by our mere presence. She didn't greet us, keep her back to us and then when she did finally turn around she talked in an awful rude tone. She finally seated us and she continued to be so rude and was so bothered to wait on us. She never refilled out water and we could hardly get a chance to order dessert.

It was really shocking to get treated that way. I actually never stiffed a waitress but I honestly just could not leave a tip for the type of service we received. It was really disgusting to see her treat customers in the way that she did. She clearly should not be working in the service industry.

The rudest staff ever. Was planning a surprise 50th birthday party, called and confirmed my ressie three days before the reservation. day of, we called to see if we could come 10 mins early to set balloons and were told our reservation was for less people than we reserved (mind you I called ahead to confirm and all was good). The hostess could not have been more rude (our confirmed ressie was for 8pm) and told me we maybe could be seated by 10pm, beyond unapologetic and beyond rude.

I would eat out of a dumpster before I would go here. It's a shame this old institution supports this complete lack of customer service. I used to be sad when old Austin places closed but I am starting to think it's a good thing. They literally do not care about the customer and think longevity will keep them afloat. If you want to be treated like garbage, then go here, if you actually want to be treated like a customer. I would recommend McDonalds over this place.

I have never been treated worse at any restaurant. I eat out 4-5 times a week. I stopped by for a glass of wine. Had a nice cab then decided to have dinner there also. Ordered lamb chops with butternut squash and asparagus. Looked great. Taste good. One of my two double chops was under cooked. I spoke to the waiter who took the chop on a separate plate to be addressed.

While I waited I did not eat any of food on my plate as I was taking a call. The chef came out with the lamb chop cut open. He starts yelling at me that the chop was perfect. I signaled I was on the phone. After ending my call the waiter came over and apologized. Said he would remove the meal from my tab. As the waiter is removing my meal the chef starts yelling from the kitchen not to remove my meal from the tab.

I get up and ask the chef to come talk to me. He come out of the kitchen yelling at me again. I paid for my wine in cash and tipped my waiter. I hope the owners will address the chef's unacceptable behaviors towards me and the staff. It was the worst I have ever been treated at any restaurant.

Had a great date night here on a Thursday evening. Parties were spaced out in the different seating areas, and the ambiance was classy but casual. I've never even noticed this cafe/wine bar in passing, and I could tell it was a friendly neighborhood place. When we left, the owner was sitting at the bar and asked if we enjoyed everything and if we had dined there before.

We started with 2 glasses of wine and the charcuterie board with venison sausage. The plate was beautifully arranged and had unique flares like frozen grapes and grapefruit! I ordered the pasta and my boyfriend ordered the pork chops. We kept stealing bites from each other because it was so good. For dessert we got a cookies and cream fudge-type cake. Super rich!

Excellent coffee, service was absolutely on point too. The staff here are very hospitable and nice. Would recommend to anyone!

Where shall we go for dinner? Before the pandemic, that was such a fun thought! Sigh. And if it was after a long day of work, the answer was often 34th Street Cafe. :- And it still is. Eddie Bernal and his team are still making the comfort food that just makes the day end perfectly. We have been picking it up curbside, and it is still as delicious as ever.

Our favorite is the Chicken Piccata. and because we love it so much, we rarely branch out. But when we do, we are never disappointed. And maybe more important than the many delicious meals we have enjoyed over the years, would be the many times that we have celebrated life in this inviting neighborhood dining room. We have celebrated weddings, showers, babies, promotions, graduations and just simple great days. and even some crummy days, too. We feel so lucky that 34th Street Cafe and Eddie Bernal have been a part of our lives.

We've started a Thursday night date night again, and went back here after a long hiatus Food was excellent, Scandi design calming, love the playlist one of their manager's chose for the night, and the customer service was very friendly and prompt. We had the shrimp gemelli with pistachio pesto, chicken picatta and then because we needed to put ourselves in food coma ordered two delicious desserts. The coconut cake is food crack. Great experience back out in the world.

One of the worst restaurants I've been to in all of austin. Tried the date night special and it was horrible, service was even worse.

Surprisingly really good food to be found here. The highlight was the coconut cake they have. It was recommended by a friend of mine and it didn't fail one bit. Great location behind Seton Medical Center Austin and great food Amazing desserts. across the street from the job site trailer. Great service and food.

Dinner here was A-OK. My redfish entree was good, but one might expect a bit more finesse and subtlety from a $29 entree. I think it was a good execution of a mediocre idea: A high-quality portion of fish, almost charred on the outside but still remarkably moist on the inside. I know that is difficult to achieve, but the resulting flavor and texture wasn't transcendent in any way.

The fingerling potatoes and broccolini underneath the fish were flavorful, swimming in a pleasant brothy sauce preparation. A shared Caesar salad was serviceable but unremarkable. Service was casual in a good way - no pomp and ceremony, but every one of our numerous requests for extra-this-and-thats were accommodated gracefully. The atmosphere was a high point - the space was nice and the lighting just right for it.

In a word, adult - again, in a good way. No thumping music and no 90 decibel chatter. No hipster pretense and no artfully tortured or painfully esoteric preparations on the menu. Just a nice, relaxing vibe where you can have a good conversation without raising your voice. That alone is almost worth paying extra for. Almost. Consider this three-star review not a sub-par evaluation, but a statement that this pleasant cafe offers no more, nor no less than what one should expect at a price point for $20-$30 dinner entrees. Cheers!

I'm doing a review only on their lunch menu. It was a very disappointing experience. We ordered 4 salads, 1 burger and 1 sandwich for 6 people for lunch. The salads were ridiculously pricey for how much food it comes with. My shrimp Caesar had only about 5 pieces of shrimps in it for $15, half peeled with shells still on, burnt croutons and basically an entire head of lettuce in there.

The lettuce were wilted and not fresh. I was still starving after my grassy lunch. My other friends' salad were not good either. Same story with the lettuce leaves. Was told quinoa would come on the salads for two of them, it did not. The salmon was dry and tasteless. My other friend's burger was cooked over well done when she asked for medium rare. Only person happy was the sandwich guy. We will NOT be back again.

Giving this a 1 star due to to poor communication when making a pick up order. Was told one thing how the food was made over the phone, when only to find out if was completely opposite. Was told quinoa would be in salmon salad, it wasn't. The portion for the price you pay is ridiculously small. The salad leaves (which is a majority of the salads) was wilted and old.

The venison burger was overcooked (asked for med rare). The shrimp wasn't even peeled in the shrimp salad. Will NOT be returning to this place ever again. Very disappointed.

A local secret. Excellent service, great wine selection and menu. Local favorite is the chicken piccata. I agree. Tender, full of flavor and good size portion. The steak was cooked to order - medium rare. Seasoned and excellent flavor. A must is the coconut cake. It has become our weekly go-to.

I found this spot at my lunch break and the staff and owner treat everyone so well. They remembered my birthday and brought me a brownie and my favorite Prosecco. They just know how to make someone feel really special

Seriously the biggest salads around, and at a pretty decent price--especially when you consider the size! I've been twice recently and gotten my food to go, but the interior is super cute and everyone has been very friendly, so I hope to dine in sometime in the near future :