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The Star Cafe

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At The Star Cafe, we're proud to serve up delicious Texas-influenced cuisine and specialty drinks in a welcoming atmosphere. Our spacious cafe is perfect for a quick bite or leisurely lunch, with plenty of options for solo diners and families alike. Enjoy our outdoor seating area...

The Star Cafe

Coffee · Austin

3.7 · 79 reviews Google
www.thestoryoftexas.com

About The Star Cafe

At The Star Cafe, we're proud to serve up delicious Texas-influenced cuisine and specialty drinks in a welcoming atmosphere. Our spacious cafe is perfect for a quick bite or leisurely lunch, with plenty of options for solo diners and families alike. Enjoy our outdoor seating area on the balcony over...

At The Star Cafe, we're proud to serve up delicious Texas-influenced cuisine and specialty drinks in a welcoming atmosphere. Our spacious cafe is perfect for a quick bite or leisurely lunch, with plenty of options for solo diners and families alike. Enjoy our outdoor seating area on the balcony overlooking the city, or grab a table indoors. We're committed to providing great customer service and fast, friendly service. Come taste the difference for yourself - we can't wait to welcome you!

What Customers Say About The Star Cafe

The Star Cafe, located in the Texas State History Museum, offers affordable and quick lunch options. Many appreciate the reasonable prices and convenient location, especially the enchilada special and loaded baked potato. Some customers have noted inconsistent service and cleanliness.

Popular Dishes

enchilada special grilled cheese with fries beef tacos Frito pie loaded baked potato Shepard Pie taco salad with ground beef clam chowder

Best For

Families Solo Dining Tourists Quick Bite Casual

Tip: It's a great place for a quick and affordable lunch, especially if you're visiting the museum. Consider the daily specials for good value.

Features

📶 WiFi 🌳 Outdoor 🅿️ Parking Accessible 🌅 Breakfast 🍽️ Lunch 🥗 Vegetarian Coffee
🎯 Casual 👨‍👩‍👧 Family 👥 Groups

What to see nearby

Museo Bullock de Historia del Estado de Texas
A 20m

Museo Bullock de Historia del Estado de Texas

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Cambridge Tower
Heritage
A 160m

Cambridge Tower

edificio

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Scottish Rite Temple
Heritage
A 160m

Scottish Rite Temple

edificio

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Gethsemane Church
Heritage
A 254m

Gethsemane Church

edificio

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Gethsemane Lutheran Church
Heritage
A 270m

Gethsemane Lutheran Church

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Carrington-Covert House
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A 273m

Carrington-Covert House

edificio

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Explore the area around The Star Cafe

The Star Cafe is located in Austin, surrounded by cultural and historical points of interest. Here are some of the most notable places nearby.

Historical Heritage

  • Cambridge Tower (A 160m) — building in Austin, Travis County, Texas Lugar inscrito en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos
  • Scottish Rite Temple (A 160m) — historic place in Austin, Travis County, Texas Monumento histórico grabado de Texas
  • Gethsemane Church (A 254m) — historic place in Austin, Travis County, Texas Monumento histórico grabado de Texas
  • Gethsemane Lutheran Church (A 270m) — building in Austin, Travis County, Texas Lugar inscrito en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos
  • Carrington-Covert House (A 273m) — historic place in Austin, Travis County, Texas Monumento histórico grabado de Texas
  • Kappa Kappa Gamma House (A 306m) — historic place in Austin, Travis County, Texas Monumento histórico grabado de Texas
  • Scholz Garten (A 343m) — historic place in Austin, Travis County, Texas Monumento histórico grabado de Texas

Other Points of Interest

  • Museo Bullock de Historia del Estado de Texas (A 20m) — museum in Austin, Texas
  • University Teaching Center (A 335m) — building in Austin, Texas, United States

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Frequently asked questions about The Star Cafe

The Star Cafe is located at 1800 Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78701, Austin.
Near The Star Cafe you can find points of interest such as Museo Bullock de Historia del Estado de Texas, Cambridge Tower, Scottish Rite Temple, Gethsemane Church.
The Star Cafe offers coffee cuisine.
The Star Cafe has regular opening hours. Check their profile for updated schedules.
The Star Cafe offers the following services: dine-in, takeaway.
The most recommended dishes at The Star Cafe based on customer reviews are: enchilada special, grilled cheese with fries, beef tacos, Frito pie, loaded baked potato.
The Star Cafe is ideal for families, solo dining, tourists, quick bites, casual dining.
The Star Cafe, located in the Texas State History Museum, offers affordable and quick lunch options. Many appreciate the reasonable prices and convenient location, especially the enchilada special and loaded baked potato. Some customers have noted inconsistent service and cleanliness.
It's a great place for a quick and affordable lunch, especially if you're visiting the museum. Consider the daily specials for good value.
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The Star Cafe Austin Reviews

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Steve Turner

Located on the second floor of the Texas history museum. Good, simple Cafe type food for a reasonable price. My loaded baked potato was $5.00, fresh and delicious. Although, there are bad reviews from several years ago, the place appears to have been recently redone and must be under new management.

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Jiahui Chen

Valuable price, fresh food, good atmosphere

Steve Turner
Steve Turner

Located on the second floor of the Texas history museum. Good, simple Cafe type food for a reasonable price. My loaded baked potato was $5.00, fresh and delicious. Although, there are bad reviews from several years ago, the place appears to have been recently redone and must be under new management.

Jiahui Chen
Jiahui Chen

Valuable price, fresh food, good atmosphere

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Jose Vasquez

The Frito pie was not bad at all. A little on the pricey side though. Went on a Saturday and most of the tables were dirty and not wiped.

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Noah Perry

This place is unbelievable! They have a wide assortment of drinks and food, and tonnns of space to sit. They have outdoor seating on a balcony overlooking skyscrapers! The food I recommend the beef tacos, I tried the other flavors and they just weren’t as good. They have this huge potato they give you with the potato orders. They have fresh salads you can get, and ice cream too and hot coffee. This place is great. It’s not SO expensive either like everywhere else in austin.

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Kathryn R

This is a great place for a quick and affordable lunch! Good options for kids. Indoor and outdoor seating. They close at 1pm

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Maureen Sutton

This cafe is operated by Delicious and still get a discount if you are a member of Bullock Texas State History Museum. It has been remodeled and with a new menu. I got a grilled cheese with fries. There is a lot of seating inside and on the balcony.

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Matt Sejnowski

So glad the RK group is running the cafe again! Had the enchilada special today and it was great, and a bargain at $8. Even the refried beans were delicious. Menu is limited but over time they will be expanding the choices.

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Sam Mohler

Surprisingly amazing for a museum cafe. Lots of options and wow, the prices are amazing compared to what else you'd find in downtown Austin. Great little hidden gem.

Jose Vasquez
Jose Vasquez

The Frito pie was not bad at all. A little on the pricey side though. Went on a Saturday and most of the tables were dirty and not wiped.

Kathryn R
Kathryn R

This is a great place for a quick and affordable lunch! Good options for kids. Indoor and outdoor seating. They close at 1pm

Noah Perry
Noah Perry

This place is unbelievable! They have a wide assortment of drinks and food, and tonnns of space to sit. They have outdoor seating on a balcony overlooking skyscrapers! The food I recommend the beef tacos, I tried the other flavors and they just weren’t as good. They have this huge potato they give you with the potato orders. They have fresh salads you can get, and ice cream too and hot coffee. This place is great. It’s not SO expensive either like everywhere else in austin.

Sam Mohler
Sam Mohler

Surprisingly amazing for a museum cafe. Lots of options and wow, the prices are amazing compared to what else you'd find in downtown Austin. Great little hidden gem.

Maureen Sutton
Maureen Sutton

This cafe is operated by Delicious and still get a discount if you are a member of Bullock Texas State History Museum. It has been remodeled and with a new menu. I got a grilled cheese with fries. There is a lot of seating inside and on the balcony.

Matt Sejnowski
Matt Sejnowski

So glad the RK group is running the cafe again! Had the enchilada special today and it was great, and a bargain at $8. Even the refried beans were delicious. Menu is limited but over time they will be expanding the choices.

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Bryan Yoz

The restaurant interior was very clean and quiet. It’s very spacious; not many people in here during the Sunday’s lunch time. There was the grab-and-go counter and it also served the salad, sandwiches, burritos, chicken tenders, etc. It’s great to enjoy your time here. The kitchen closes at 3pm and the cafe closes at 4pm.

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Katherine Mc

It is what it is: a museum cafeteria. I haven't been to a cafeteria that serves Gourmet meals yet. I had the Shepard Pie (which is only served on weekends).

Bryan Yoz
Bryan Yoz

The restaurant interior was very clean and quiet. It’s very spacious; not many people in here during the Sunday’s lunch time. There was the grab-and-go counter and it also served the salad, sandwiches, burritos, chicken tenders, etc. It’s great to enjoy your time here. The kitchen closes at 3pm and the cafe closes at 4pm.

Katherine Mc
Katherine Mc

It is what it is: a museum cafeteria. I haven't been to a cafeteria that serves Gourmet meals yet. I had the Shepard Pie (which is only served on weekends).

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Katie Tamez

This is a combination of a grab-and-go counter and a limited short-order line. It has a decent selection of fresh items and basic quick-prep foods like sliders, paninis, soups, and sandwiches. A solid stop for a quick lunch. Note: Café is on the second floor of the museum, accessible by stairs or elevators. It does NOT require museum admission to use the café.

Katie Tamez
Katie Tamez

This is a combination of a grab-and-go counter and a limited short-order line. It has a decent selection of fresh items and basic quick-prep foods like sliders, paninis, soups, and sandwiches. A solid stop for a quick lunch. Note: Café is on the second floor of the museum, accessible by stairs or elevators. It does NOT require museum admission to use the café.

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coolmom 658

Food was alright. Kids meals were, as always, overpriced and not enough. My husband and I got the special of the day, a taco salad with ground beef. It was good, reasonably priced, and it came with a drink. I don't recommend eating here, simply because Austin has so so many great places to eat on the cheap. If you want to take your kids to eat after exploring the museum, save a few bucks and go to a P Terry's.

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Joel Mosier

Another change. Lots of good seating both inside and out. I think it is still a bit high priced. Staff is business like. Offer more salad choices, but no more breakfast tacos. Was once a lunch time hub for downtown office workers. Just too high prices for food.

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Raven Quickskill

We ate at the cafe on 7-9-19. Our food was fine and the atmosphere was fine, EXCEPT for the youngish woman working at the cashier. We came in and asked if the cafe was open and she said not for 15 minutes. Then later we asked (for future reference) about breakfast and she said it was over. Turns out we COULD have had breakfast when we arrived, which we would have liked, and that when she said the cafe was closed, that meant closed FOR LUNCH (even though all we'd said was "is the cafe open yet?). This youngish woman (she wears glasses) clearly hated us, and all human life in the museum and cafe (possibly excepting herself, possibly not). She was rude and just this short of hostile. The cafe would be a nice place if not for her. She nearly ruined our visit entirely.

Raven Quickskill
Raven Quickskill

We ate at the cafe on 7-9-19. Our food was fine and the atmosphere was fine, EXCEPT for the youngish woman working at the cashier. We came in and asked if the cafe was open and she said not for 15 minutes. Then later we asked (for future reference) about breakfast and she said it was over. Turns out we COULD have had breakfast when we arrived, which we would have liked, and that when she said the cafe was closed, that meant closed FOR LUNCH (even though all we'd said was "is the cafe open yet?). This youngish woman (she wears glasses) clearly hated us, and all human life in the museum and cafe (possibly excepting herself, possibly not). She was rude and just this short of hostile. The cafe would be a nice place if not for her. She nearly ruined our visit entirely.

Joel Mosier
Joel Mosier

Another change. Lots of good seating both inside and out. I think it is still a bit high priced. Staff is business like. Offer more salad choices, but no more breakfast tacos. Was once a lunch time hub for downtown office workers. Just too high prices for food.

coolmom 658
coolmom 658

Food was alright. Kids meals were, as always, overpriced and not enough. My husband and I got the special of the day, a taco salad with ground beef. It was good, reasonably priced, and it came with a drink. I don't recommend eating here, simply because Austin has so so many great places to eat on the cheap. If you want to take your kids to eat after exploring the museum, save a few bucks and go to a P Terry's.

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Brandon

Food was good and the prices were reasonable, but the guy at the register was rude and inconsiderate. Additionally his fingernails were full of filth.....disgusting. Granted everyone has a bad day once in a while, but if this is is normal MO he should be fired!

Brandon
Brandon

Food was good and the prices were reasonable, but the guy at the register was rude and inconsiderate. Additionally his fingernails were full of filth.....disgusting. Granted everyone has a bad day once in a while, but if this is is normal MO he should be fired!

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Blaque Jaded Butterfly

I walked over the cafe from my office on BJB. Being in the museum is nice and very interesting, but Stars cafe is absolutely NOT worth the hype. I spent $22 on clam chowder that came out of large plastic bag. $9.50 on fried fish sandwich that was frozen and unseasoned, chips and coke. Are you kidding me?? I wish I could get my money back as this was horrid and OVERLY priced!! There was one person on the register and one line cook. Do better!

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William Waddell

If you work for the state and want a decent bite to eat, don’t go to the Star cafe. The food quality is really low, and the prices are very high. Save your money and go somewhere else.,

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Alx Alvy

This place is the worst. For the ridiculous food prices, hot or other, you would think the customer service would at least be better in a place that sees people daily visiting because of the access to the museum. They don't acknowledge you right away, and if they do, when you have a question, it's answered with a very condescending tone. Like you shouldn't ask questions, just get what you get so I can move along the line, which by the way, the last two visits when I was in line, no one was behind me. I guess it's understood you're better off ordering outside the premises for reasonably priced food and service. Noted.

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Victoria Chung

I waited over 1 hour for 3 sliders, fries, and a single chicken taco which had to be remade. There were only 2 cooks working and orders were going out in random order. You need to update the ticketing system. There were several people who waited less than 20 minutes for their food while a group of us waited over 45. The sliders were not good and the taco was cold. Terrible experience.

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olivia grace

horrible. would never eat here again. over priced and disappointed. never mind the fact the chef was always grumpy and forgot to make a chicken sandwich, we asked for him to make another one, he looked at us in disgust rolled his eyes and proceeded to make it.

William Waddell
William Waddell

If you work for the state and want a decent bite to eat, don’t go to the Star cafe. The food quality is really low, and the prices are very high. Save your money and go somewhere else.,

Blaque Jaded Butterfly
Blaque Jaded Butterfly

I walked over the cafe from my office on BJB. Being in the museum is nice and very interesting, but Stars cafe is absolutely NOT worth the hype. I spent $22 on clam chowder that came out of large plastic bag. $9.50 on fried fish sandwich that was frozen and unseasoned, chips and coke. Are you kidding me?? I wish I could get my money back as this was horrid and OVERLY priced!! There was one person on the register and one line cook. Do better!

Alx Alvy
Alx Alvy

This place is the worst. For the ridiculous food prices, hot or other, you would think the customer service would at least be better in a place that sees people daily visiting because of the access to the museum. They don't acknowledge you right away, and if they do, when you have a question, it's answered with a very condescending tone. Like you shouldn't ask questions, just get what you get so I can move along the line, which by the way, the last two visits when I was in line, no one was behind me. I guess it's understood you're better off ordering outside the premises for reasonably priced food and service. Noted.

Victoria Chung
Victoria Chung

I waited over 1 hour for 3 sliders, fries, and a single chicken taco which had to be remade. There were only 2 cooks working and orders were going out in random order. You need to update the ticketing system. There were several people who waited less than 20 minutes for their food while a group of us waited over 45. The sliders were not good and the taco was cold. Terrible experience.

olivia grace
olivia grace

horrible. would never eat here again. over priced and disappointed. never mind the fact the chef was always grumpy and forgot to make a chicken sandwich, we asked for him to make another one, he looked at us in disgust rolled his eyes and proceeded to make it.

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Services

🥞 Breakfast
🍽️ Lunch
Coffee
🍰 Desserts
🥗 Vegetarian Options
🥡 Takeout
🍴 Dine-in

Dining Options

🍽️ Dine In
🥡 Takeout

Restaurant Info

Status
Verified by owner
🕐 Hours Today
10AM-4PM
Rating
3.7/5
💬 Reviews
79
⏱️ Typical Visit
People typically spend 15 min to 1 hr here
📞 Phone
+1 512-858-6736
🌐 Website
www.thestoryoftexas.com
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📶 Free WiFi
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🌿 Outdoor Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
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Cambridge Tower Heritage

building in Austin, Travis County, Texas

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Gethsemane Church Heritage

historic place in Austin, Travis County, Texas

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Gethsemane Lutheran Church Heritage

building in Austin, Travis County, Texas

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Carrington-Covert House Heritage

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Kappa Kappa Gamma House Heritage

historic place in Austin, Travis County, Texas

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University Teaching Center

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