The Omelettry: An Austin Tradition!

This weekend I met with friends at this popular Austin restaurant. We arrived for breakfast fairly early ... so we had plenty of space, but we had to left we had to navigate the crowd when we left.


The star of this unpretentious cafe is the egg.  We know that omelets were eaten during the first centuries of the common era because Apicus left us a written recipe. 

By concentrating on simple recipes and common ingredients, the owners have created a friendly gathering place for quick, inexpensive meals. The sense of humor shown in the murals delights the eyes as people wait to delight their tastebuds.


The image above shows the poor egg, captured in the frying pan as the flame licks the pan and the cruel chef looks on. Fresh vegetables view the scene from a cart and veggie-people dance around.

Perhaps the best mural is around back, where an egg is busy meditating on a mountain-top as other eggs walk along mountain roads. 

The other side of the building is the garden site, overseen by a vigilant egg in a police uniform. He looks like he has been through quite a battle, but he's persevering with strength.

Inside, an art gallery greets customers. As I walked in, a woman was walking out with an art purchase. The food was plain, but good...and the wait staff does not mind if you occupy a table for a long time. I hope sometime you have a chance to visit Austin and eat breakfast at the 

Omelettry!