Proud Mary
2043 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX
Crema's Take
“Proud Mary is a vibrant Austin gathering spot where serious coffee meets ambitious cooking, offering everything from meticulously crafted espresso and pour overs to creative dishes like Scrambled Eggs Roti and Breakfast Burgers that elevate the typical café experience. The lively atmosphere draws crowds for good reason—their knowledgeable staff moves deftly through the rush, and their coffee flights invite you to taste and compare different blends in one sitting. Whether you're settling in for a slow morning or grabbing excellent pastries and light fare, this place delivers the kind of thoughtful hospitality that makes it worth the wait.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
Great atmosphere and friendly service. Food was good, not much to rave about. The coffee flight gives you a good experience to taste different coffee blends. Overall a good experience but definitely overpriced for the quality and quantity of food and drinks.
Absolutely delicious!! So unique and flavorful. Amazing cooks and staff. We got the Scrambled Eggs Roti and the Breakfast burger, and oh my gosh!! Give the chefs a raise! Wish I would have taken a picture of my Roti but had gobbled it down by the time I thought about taking a picture! So delicious!!
We really enjoyed the coffee at this place. The atmosphere is great, and it’s clearly very popular: we came for breakfast and it was quite busy. Despite that, the service was fast and well organized. The food was excellent: all the dishes we tried were fresh, flavorful, and nicely prepared. Everything came out quickly, which was especially impressive given how many people were there. The interior deserves a separate mention. It’s bright and welcoming, with large panoramic windows that let in a lot of natural light and make the space feel open and comfortable. Overall, it was a very pleasant breakfast experience: good coffee, delicious food, efficient service, and a relaxed, lively atmosphere that makes you want to come back.
I didn’t catch the name of the hostess but she was very helpful. Make sure to put 90 minutes into the app, “pay”, and then scan the barcode for the discount to make parking free. It can be quiet here during the week and very busy on weekends. The coffee list is amazing. Pour over heaven. Loved the experience of smelling the grinds and reading about the coffee. Definitely a foodie place that pays attention to detail. They have several df and gf options. Shout out to Linda and Sophie for being awesome!
I had a fantastic visit to this place! The latte was very good and the latte art was a nice touch. The salmon soba noodles felt healthy and complemented the sweet hot cakes — and let me tell you, the hot cakes were worth it. The savory pancakes were also great. If you’re feeling adventurous, go for the roti and scrambled eggs — hands down the best thing on the menu. Coffee lovers rejoice: they sell beans too, and I highly recommend the “Proud Thinker” roast. Will definitely be back!
Crema Reviews
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