Galaxy Cafe

User Reviews of Galaxy Cafe

Yelp.com Review - by Jewel J.

3.0 of 5 stars. So apparently you have to eat Galaxy food THERE (at the restaurant) to get the full effect because I don't understand all of the 4 and 5 stars. My office at the capitol ordered take out from here...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Mark P.

5.0 of 5 stars. Don't overlook the breakfast at this place. It's a healthy and filling meal! The south location on Brodie and Slaughter is excellent too.
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Anna G.

4.0 of 5 stars. The boy and I are regulars at the Galaxy Cafe in the Triangle and after a romp in Pease Park one evening, we gave this location a try. We both loved the outdoor seating and the relaxed atmosphere; as...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by David J.

4.0 of 5 stars. Move over Starbucks, found a new place to hang out, have a tea and some very tasty eats. Their appetizer menu is very appetizing and healthy, if you're in to that kind of stuff. Me, I like to eat...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Priscilla W.

4.0 of 5 stars. Food is what makes this place great. I have never been disappointed. My old roommate works here and she once told me that the food is "american gourmet." I almost laughed at the cheesiness but she is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Victor W.

3.0 of 5 stars. I see only three benefits to this place:1) Very close to my home 2) Opens late into the evening (10pm)3) Turkey Chili The turkey chili is to die for on most nights --- especially cold cold nights. The...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by elizabeth s.

1.0 of 5 stars. This place is the worst, like most food in Austin. People here will eat anything you slap on a plate and call food. I've been there for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and was disapointed every time.
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jenny W.

5.0 of 5 stars. Get the sweet potato fries and the mac and cheese!You won't regret it.I love this place. Whenever I can't decide where to eat, this is where I end up (for any meal). The veggie burger is solid, and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by J B.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place never disappoints. The food is incredible - flavorful, fresh, etc. The service is excellent. Someone often comes around offering to refilll my tea even though the beverages are the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Spring C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Always a fine experience. Super Clean, super delicious, super nice service. You can do no wrong with this menu. I am partial to the french toast for breakie, but the egg breakfast wraps are...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Frank M.

4.0 of 5 stars. I'd definitely come back to Galaxy Cafe to try something new. I think I should've branched out more because I ended up getting the chicken chipotle wrap and it ended up reminding me of freebirds....
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Thanh H.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is one of my 'go-to' spots when we hit Austin, esp so I'm not eating bbq all weekend (my husband can't seem to get enough of Rudy's ;)! I've tried a few other 'diners' in Austin and I think this...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Madelyn R.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place is amazing. I had been here about a year ago with a friend, but kind of forgot it existed. This weekend another friend suggested this place when I requested "something with healthy...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Eric P.

3.0 of 5 stars. If all it takes to earn a 5 star review is to say I will go back often then give Galaxy Cafe 10 stars. I like it, although decidedly more for what austin lacks than what Galaxy provides. You see...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Nicole L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Hellllllll-o derishrusstown. I don't get down with commercial meat, so this place has some good fish and veggie options. Tonight I couldn't decide what I wanted. Hey, I'm pregnant so I can eat mac...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Alberto N.

3.0 of 5 stars. I almost feel like the bad guy around here by not giving at least 4 stars. OK! I live about 25 seconds walking distance form this location and I used to eat here way too often for a guy who actually...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Cara G.

4.0 of 5 stars. I brought a couple coworkers here for lunch, early so we could avoid the lines, and the guys loved it. Normally I'm not a fan of paying $$ for sandwiches, but their fish wrap is incredible, and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Amber D.

4.0 of 5 stars. I finally stepped in for studying, and having only seen it in daylight... I must say... it's rather lovely at night.The inner decor is mod-ern with mirrors all over, interesting silver light fixtures,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Zachary K.

5.0 of 5 stars. Cheap, fast, never had anything bad. Really good macaroni
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Rachel P.

4.0 of 5 stars. Always good! Consistently clean, friendly, fast, and tasty! perfect place for brunch, lunch, or dinner with friends. The fries and mac 'n cheese are fav's as well as the French toast. I will be a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by molly c.

3.0 of 5 stars. this place is around the corner from my house.and while i was sad to see my former laundromat disappear ... i was happy to have galaxy in exchange.the service is always good & efficient, friendly...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Marla C.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've only ever been to this location for lunch, and it's always crowded and super loud. I mean shout-across-the-table-to-have-a-conversation loud. But aside from that, the food has been consistently...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by M C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Loooove this place. I had heard good things about the food, but the name had me thinking it would be like Hangtown Grill... all decked out in cartoonish space paintings and smelling of "alien"...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Isabelle K.

3.0 of 5 stars. Went Zocalo and Galaxy at the same night. At Galaxy, it even has Zocalo's menu. The street is smelly walking from Zocalo to Galaxy. It seems they all put the big trash dumper along the street.Hard to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by matt S.

3.0 of 5 stars. Part 2 of doing both Sisters (Zocalo and Galaxy). After leaving Zocalo we walked up the street to the Galaxy Cafe. Not quite full we ordered sweet potato fries and Galaxy Bistro Coffee and sat...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Devin T.

5.0 of 5 stars. The food is great and the atmosphere is very chill. I really don't have much else to say other than I regularly feel down for it whenever I'm downtown before sundown to chow down on a wrap.
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ben P.

4.0 of 5 stars. I used to do laundry here while in college. The change to the Galaxy is an amazing piece of design work. The loss of a laundry in this neighborhood singled something, I think it was the passing of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessica S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Three words, pre-review: French Press Coffee.I love the stuff. And Galaxy serves it. With cream. And chocolate-covered espresso beans.I've only been to Galaxy for breakfast and dessert. Seems they're...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Shanna H.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've been to this Galaxy Cafe twice now. It's a good place when you can't figure out what you want because the menu's fairly broad--from fish wraps and sandwiches to entrees and pasta--and you want to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Christine A.

4.0 of 5 stars. So do what Michelle C. and all the cool kids do and go here. I followed their advice and was not disappointed.Delicious tortilla soup--great broth, fresh onions, tomatoes, green chilies and lime...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Marcos K.

5.0 of 5 stars. This was a very pleasant discovery. Awesome for the all-too-common "I'm hungover feed me" Sunday brunch.The place has a really nice atmosphere, outdoor seating and the food is pretty good. I had the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Corey L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Hip cafe in clarksville, I walk to it when im feeling lazy, their mac n cheese is highly recommended. Cool atmostphere, but a busy lunch hour that is best to be avoided due to massive SUVs and yuppy...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristen C.

4.0 of 5 stars. I decided to try Galaxy Cafe on a whim - and am so thankful I did! The retro-inspired decor set a fun mood and with the place packed with hungry lunch diners, I was sure I had landed on a gold mine....
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by heather H.

4.0 of 5 stars. The boyf and I had a super tasty little lunch here yesterday after being let down by the changes at Cippollina up the road. We wanted a nice lunch without the pretentious prices and limited selection...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Stacey P.

4.0 of 5 stars. Galaxy Cafe is very cute, so they get an extra star for that. I've been several times, the food isn't anything amazing but it's good. We went at noon today, there were 9 of us..luckily we found some...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tracy L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Came here on foot (as my friend lives a few blocks down) during the weekend for an early brunch. The place is definitely trendy and modern. It's nice that it is surrounded by a neighborhood. I ordered...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Stacy S.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is a cute little cafe with good atmosphere. The ambiance was perfect for a Friday night date: low lighting with cool fixtures and smooth but not snooze jazz in the background. There was...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Meagan M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Galaxy is great little lunch spot. Cute interior, good selection on menu. I stick with the Smoked Turkey toasted sandwich on Ciabatta with some mac and cheese on the side, and the roasted tomato soup....
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Alex C.

4.0 of 5 stars. I live around the corner from the south location, and am glad. The sweet potato fries are my favorite in town - no one else seems to have conquered this simple magnificence. I've had the mango...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jordan W.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love anyplace that offers good sweet potato fries... and Galaxy does. I've been three times to this location and each time, I ordered something different. I honestly don't remember what I ordered...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Danny V.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love Galaxy Cafe, but I think I like the south one a little more. They both offer great food (especially breakfast), and great service. Its definitely a funky Austin place and has the best...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Lara F.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love Galaxy Cafe. This restaurant is one of the few places where I actually like to try something new on the menu everytime I visit. I had the Mediterranean Breakfast -- scrambled eggs with feta,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Minnie N.

4.0 of 5 stars. Turkey burger and sweet potato fries. Must have! Both locations are great. The only con is the wait in line to order. Fresh mozzarella sandwich is awesome too! Mac & cheese is wonderful.Ambiance...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Cody R.

4.0 of 5 stars. Since I am somewhat new to the city of Austin going out to dinner always involves some research. I usually check Yelp, my handy review book, etc, before heading out to a new restaurant. Last week I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Katrina T.

4.0 of 5 stars. I want to be specific so this review is for the breakfast and the delicious cookies.I know people love this place on the weekends, but my favorite time to go is between 7 and 8:30 am on weekdays...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kari H.

4.0 of 5 stars. I have only ever been here for breakfast, usually on Saturday or Sunday mornings when most of the world is waking up hungry as well, meaning there is a line to order and the place is full. They handle...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kerry G.

4.0 of 5 stars. Ambiance...good.Turkey meatloaf...good.Waitstaff...good.Soups...good.Waiting in line to place your order...not so good.
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Christy M.

3.0 of 5 stars. Ummmm. It's hard to say with this place. I really like the decor. The burgers are awesome. (Mine had a slice of real mozzarella). The fries are great. The french toast is made of wonderful...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kevin N.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've had great luck at the Galaxy Cafe, actually, from the breakfast I grab late mornings (or afternoons, perchance) to the turkey burger (with a side of mashed sweet potatoes!) I scarfed down on...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Lisa M.

3.0 of 5 stars. I like this place. The food is good. The interior looks cool but feels a little sterile to me, and when there are a lot of people it's very loud. But their mac and cheese rocks.
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Ashley B.

4.0 of 5 stars. I had seen this place when I was trying to find a place to live originally but I didn't have the time to stop.Since Austin Java is omg right down the road, I was going there instead.Much to my...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Don P.

4.0 of 5 stars. I feel like Christopher Columbus stuck on the "tumble" cycle in a huge-arse drier... I'm all excited about discovering a new place and then realize that the native Americans (Michelle C.) have been...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Nikki D.

4.0 of 5 stars. In a Galaxy, Not So far Away: AThis place is as rare and awesome as a shooting star. I actually bought one of their T-shirts. I have never in my life bought a T-shirt from an eating establishment....
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristy C.

4.0 of 5 stars. i agree with jaye. the sweet potato fries are like little sticks of heaven.
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2007
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Hip and Modern Dining Spot

Had brunch at this cafe 2 weeks ago and I love the atmosphere of the cafe. The french press coffee is great and I had a banana berry french toast that is light and healthy. Would go back there again for its...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/24/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by thresher k.

5.0 of 5 stars. Where to start? Friendly staff: check. Better than average parking for West Austin: check. Way cool decor: check. Good food for a good price: check! This little restaurant that started from the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Quani C.

5.0 of 5 stars. I really, really like this place. We arrived at 9:45pm on a Saturday night (they close at 10) and were immediately assured that we weren't going to be "those people." You know, the type that show up...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Brent F.

3.0 of 5 stars. met some friends for breakfast at this cute place. the food is decent and the staff is friendly, but nothing was really outstanding. made the mistake of ordering an "iced coffee" which they didn't...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kelley R.

5.0 of 5 stars. I started going to the original Galaxy on the third day it was open. Love it. But today was my first trip to the newer location. Met a friend there, it's really nice looking inside, clean, neat, food...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by carolyn v.

3.0 of 5 stars. The Good: :: interior is nice and clean :: location is great. you can't beat being off of west lynn! :: fish wrap was good! they didn't smother it with too much mayonnaise thank god. the cabbage in...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by anne p.

4.0 of 5 stars. Tasty, affordable, fast, great aesthetics--what more could you ask for?Warning:--they'll get you with the added toppings: would you like guacamole? cheese? of course you would, but that'll be 2$...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Alan J.

3.0 of 5 stars. This was a favorite for quite a while, but since the owners are overly focused on expansion plans (Zocalo and other Galaxy locations), their lack of attention has shown. The chicken with mushroom...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jaye J.

5.0 of 5 stars. You know what? I don't care about anything except the sweet potato fries.It's a cute interior though. And the chocolate toffee cookie is great when they have it. But seriously. Five stars for the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristen F.

3.0 of 5 stars. Galaxy Cafe is so cute inside. I love the way it looks. It's got a circle motif, and deviates from chocolate, red and baby blue. I especially love the stick-on bubble mirrors on certain walls.You...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Tara H.

4.0 of 5 stars. This little joint is just what the doctor ordered - unless you get the Bleu Cheese and Bacon Burger - in which case the doctor would probably order your cholesterol checked.The decor which is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Larry M.

4.0 of 5 stars. GOOD freakin' hamburger. Seriously.And the sweet potato fries are awesome, and I HATE sweet potatoes...they just LOOK so good, and taste great. I hate having to change my opinion on these things,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by laurie c.

4.0 of 5 stars. I have eaten a bazillion breakfasts/brunches here! (well, my addiction started at the south location after our bike rides) My biking pals all seem to flock to this place for brunch post ride or run....
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2007
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Hits the spot!

Great, solid, fare and a civilized, relaxed atmosphere with great service. HIts all the right notes, from menu to price-point. A gem.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/21/2007
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Outstanding Customer Service!

This restaurant is amazing!! The staff is wonderful, the food exceptional and the atmosphere-extremely laid-back. What an enjoyable experience!!! Thanks to the fabulous crew (and Kellie) for making us feel at...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/27/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Michelle C.

5.0 of 5 stars. I seriously {heart} this place. Everything I've had there is great - the burgers, the fish wrap, the chicken salad, and - OH! - the sweet potato fries are the best I have EVER had. Ever. WELL worth...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by La G.

4.0 of 5 stars. I was torn on how many stars to give this place. I love that they have some jazz quartets and trios here some nights but I really wasn't impressed with the food. I had the chicken in mushroom sauce...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by ninja M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Their own description is fast-casual high quality homemade. We met the owner there and he was very nice and freindly, like most of Austin. He also gave us some historical facts and that he kept most...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2006
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