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

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As of September 2026, Counter Cafe is listed open on countercafe.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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countercafe.com ·

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What the source shows: The restaurant's own website, checked 2026-09-08, displayed a 2026 copyright, an active menu, and current phone numbers and hours for two operating Austin locations.

  • Season / episode Season 14, Episode 5
  • Original air date
  • Address 603 West 29th Street, Austin, TX 78705

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What happened after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Counter Cafe in the 'Big Time Flavor' episode, aired 2012-04-30, showcasing the Austin cafe's hearty breakfast and brunch dishes. Counter Cafe is a breakfast-and-lunch cafe that opened on West 29th Street in Austin's West Campus area. According to the restaurant's own website, checked 2026-09-08 and displaying a 2026 copyright, Counter Cafe now operates two Austin locations: the original at 603 West 29th St. and a second at 1914 East 6th St., both listing hours of 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and posted local phone numbers. The site also lists current job openings for front-of-house servers and hosts, and displays the tagline 'Local Food | Global Love.' Both locations' contact details and hours appeared unchanged on the site during the 2026-09-08 check.

Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Season / episode
Season 14, Episode 5
Original air date
Episode title
Big Time Flavor
What was featured
hearty diner-style breakfast and brunch fare
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Counter Cafe

Frequently asked questions

Is Counter Cafe still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Counter Cafe is listed open on countercafe.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Counter Cafe in the 'Big Time Flavor' episode, aired 2012-04-30, showcasing the Austin cafe's hearty breakfast and brunch dishes. As of September 2026, Counter Cafe is listed open on countercafe.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Counter Cafe located?

603 West 29th Street, Austin, TX 78705. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

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

Season 14, Episode 5 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, first aired April 30, 2012. The episode is titled “Big Time Flavor”.

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Visit info

Address
603 West 29th Street, Austin, TX 78705
Venue type
cafe
Official website
countercafe.com

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