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Is Magnolia Cafe Still Open? Update (Austin, TX)

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As of September 2026, Magnolia Cafe is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 8, 2026.

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magnoliacafeaustin.com ·
Secondary source
Wikipedia ·

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What the source shows: The restaurant's own website shows the South Congress location's current hours and status, and Wikipedia independently corroborates the two-location history and the 2020 closure of the Lake Austin location.

  • Season / episode Season 5, Episode 3
  • Original air date
  • Address 1920 South Congress Avenue, Austin, TX 78704

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What happened after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Magnolia Cafe in Austin, Texas, for the episode "Not What You'd Expect," which aired 2008-11-24, spotlighting the Tex-Mex and breakfast menu at this South Congress Avenue cafe. According to Wikipedia (revised 2026-07-11), Magnolia Cafe opened in 1979 on Lake Austin Boulevard as Omelettry West, became Magnolia Cafe during 1986-1987, and opened a second location on South Congress Avenue in 1988; the Lake Austin location closed during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic. According to the restaurant's website (magnoliacafeaustin.com), last modified within a day of the 2026-09-08 check, the South Congress page reads "Yes, We're Open!" and lists hours of Monday through Wednesday 7 am to midnight. Wikipedia also reports the South Congress location now runs reduced hours compared with its formerly 24-hour schedule.

Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Season / episode
Season 5, Episode 3
Original air date
Episode title
Not What You'd Expect
What was featured
Tex-Mex and breakfast dishes at a South Congress Austin cafe
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Magnolia Cafe

Frequently asked questions

Is Magnolia Cafe still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Magnolia Cafe is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 8, 2026.

What happened to Magnolia Cafe after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Magnolia Cafe in Austin, Texas, for the episode "Not What You'd Expect," which aired 2008-11-24, spotlighting the Tex-Mex and breakfast menu at this South Congress Avenue cafe. As of September 2026, Magnolia Cafe is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 8, 2026.

Where is Magnolia Cafe located?

1920 South Congress Avenue, Austin, TX 78704. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Magnolia Cafe?

Season 5, Episode 3 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, first aired November 24, 2008. The episode is titled “Not What You'd Expect”.

Is Magnolia Cafe still using the Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives menu or branding?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Magnolia Cafe in Austin, Texas, for the episode "Not What You'd Expect," which aired 2008-11-24, spotlighting the Tex-Mex and breakfast menu at this South Congress Avenue cafe. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Visit info

Address
1920 South Congress Avenue, Austin, TX 78704
Venue type
cafe
Official website
magnoliacafeaustin.com

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