Tuesday, September 25, 2007

The Cafe of Austin

It never fails; during finals week (or basically any other week, for that matter), I always get a hankering for cinnamon french toast at 2:30 a.m. IHOP and Denny's are far too boring to satisfy my craving, so I grab my friends and head to the always-open Kerby Lane Cafe.

The mellow customers blend perfectly with the laid back, yet polite and recently prompt wait staff. The atmosphere is usually quiet and mature, though not stuffy by any means, but sometimes buzzes with excitement when the restaurant is packed.

With an impressively wide array of food, Kerbey offers the most moist, fluffy pancakes that would put any grandmother’s recipe to shame. The menu runs the gamut of multicultural foods, such as enchiladas, quesadillas, and nachos (topped with juicy, fresh beef fajita meat), hummus, Italian-style pasta platters, the occasional Greek plate, and all-American foods.

What is most commendable about Kerbey Lane is the commitment to serving all natural meats as well as farm-fresh, pesticide-free vegetables. This cafe puts a spin on a Mom and Pop style kitchen by the awareness of the importance of offering healthier options. Kerby caters to carnivores and vegans alike, offering a spectacular assortment of foods to the vegetarians, which isn’t something that can be said about most other restaurants that offer vegetarian dishes.

With multiple options offered a la carte, Kerbey is also very affordable, which is praiseworthy for any college student. Customers can venture in with only ten dollars and satisfactorily eat a full meal. Kerbey cuisine will be a staple for years to come in the lives of Austinites.

Visit Kerbeylanecafe.com for locations, menu, prices, etc.

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