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Counter Cafe

Editorial Review

Your classic American diner. Waiters balancing food trays over their heads. Regulars milking cups of joe at the counter with their BookPeople books. Foodies in search of what Texas Monthly magazine recognized as the #2 burger in the state in 2010. Old habits die hard, and new habits live easily. How else to explain Grilled Bandera Quail and Polenta Fried Oysters?

Features

  • Open Kitchen
  • Organic
  • Lunch
  • Hidden Find
  • Classic
  • Breakfast

Attributes

  • Price:
    $$
  • Reservations:
    Not Accepted
  • Alcohol:
    No Booze
  • Vibe:
    Bustling/Boisterous
  • Restaurant Type:
    Diner

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