Kerbey Lane is an Austin institution -- and that's a good thing. There are four Austin locations. This one is in South Austin, on South Lamar, and is styled like a modern-day diner with lots of windows, booths and tables. Kerbey serves up 24 hour goodness, with breakfast served all day (known for their amazing pancakes), plus sandwiches, soups, salads and more. Dinner entrees include American, Mexican and Mediterranean-inspired fare. Kerbey offers homegrown vegetables when possible, plus hormone-free beef and free-range chicken. There are several vegetarian options on the menu.

This is a great place for weekend brunch, but be prepared for a 45 minute wait or more, unless you arrive at or before 10:00 a.m. or after 2:00 p.m. It's also a popular after-bars place for breakfast, burgers, chips and queso -- whatever strikes your fancy.  For more information and exact locations, visit the website -- http://www.kerbeylanecafe.com/