UPDATED: Feb 2020
With all the happenings going on in this city, it’s crucial we have some top-notch spots to run off to when we’re getting those late-night munchies. Besides your typical, What-a-burger pit-stop, we wanted to give you some more ideal options when it comes to getting your grub on post-bar hop. Here are my favorite spots for late night food in Austin after 9pm.
SEE ALSO: 19 Spots With The Best Brunch In Austin
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This one is for you night owls.
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1. EL CHILITO
Tacos, burritos, cerveza, and frozen sangrias all night long at El Chilito! El Chilito hs open until midnight on Thursday – Saturday. I have often done late nights at El Chilito for a puffy taco, hot churros, and Mexican hot chocolate.
Late-night hours: 10pm daily
*Multiple locations, elchilito.com
2. HOME SLICE PIZZA
I don’t know why I crave a slice of pizza late at night but thank goodness Home Slice Pizza is open until 3am at their South Congress location and until midnight at their 53rd location.
Late-night hours: 3am on Friday and Saturday at the South Congress location
1415 S Congress Ave, homeslicepizza.com
3. PROHIBITION CREAMERY
I always crave ice cream late night but ice cream shops are closed by then but not Prohibition Creamery in East Austin and they don’t just have ice cream, they have boozy ice cream!
Late-night hours: 12am every night, closed Mondays
1407 E 7th St, prohibitioncreamery.com
SEE ALSO: Boozy Ice Cream At Austin’s First Alcoholic Ice Cream Shop
4. GOURDOUGH’S
Who doesn’t want a hot donut out of the fryer? And the best place to go is Gourdough’s with their big fat donuts that’ll send you into a food coma. I like the Mother Clucker if I’m feeling something salted and then the Strawberry Shortcake if I want something sweet. Try the Blue Balls if you really have a sweet tooth.
Late-night hours: midnight on Sunday – Thursday, 3am on Friday and Saturday
1503 S 1st St., gourdoughs.com
5. JUSTINE’S BRASSERIE
Rosé all day – and then more at night. This place is french AF all the way down to the escargot which is why we’re kind of obsessed.
Late-night hours: 2am every night, closed Tuesdays
4710 E 5th St, justines1937.com
6. Kerbey Lane Cafe
Beloved college student hangout diner for breakfast that’s open 24 hours and seven days a week.
Multiple locations, kerbeylanecafe.com
7. Mrs Johnson’s Bakery
This bakery is open all night long and has a drive-thru window. Try to go when the ‘hot’ sign is on and you might get a free donut straight out of the fryer.
KOKO TIP: I always get the donut holes.
Late-night hours: open from midnight to noon every day
4909 Airport Blvd, mjbakery.com
8. EASY TIGER
Easssssy… on the bread… said no one EVER. Soak up your shenanigans with all the carbs so you don’t hate yourself in the morning. Easy Tiger has two locations (soon to be three): one on 6th Street and one at the Linc Center. Only the 6th Street location is open until 2am on Fridays and Saturdays.
Late-night hours: midnight on Sunday – Thursday, 2am on Friday and Saturday
709 E 6th St, easytigeraustin.com
9. G’RAJ MAHAL CAFE
Garlic naan y’all. If you’re already on Rainey this is the perfect place to feed your soul after a Sunday-funday but it’s delicious on all the other days of the week too. If you need something sweet after drinking on Rainey Street, I like the Indian spiced beignets at G’raj Mahal.
Late-night hours: 11pm from Tuesday to Sunday, closed Monday
73 Rainey St, grajmahalaustin.com
10. IRENE’S
When it’s past midnight and you have the serious munchies, Irene’s has 6 different kinds of toast and soft serve with sprinkles and stays open until 2am on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
If you want a quick munchie, get the popcorn, pimento cheese and Saltines, or the buffalo chicken wings with blue cheese dressing. Or for something sweet, the strawberry cake, peanut butter, and jelly blondie, chocolate covered cherry whoopie pie, or vanilla soft serve.
Late-night hours: 2am on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
506 West Ave, irenesaustin.com
11. VIA 313
Square-ish in all it’s glory, Via 313’s detroit style pizza is the perfect option for a take-home and chill, late-night situation.
Late-night hours: midnight on Friday and Saturday at their East 6th location
1111B E 6th St, via313.com
12. EAST SIDE KING
I’ve had East Side King for a late night fix and it’s always SO good. Whether it’s the Thai chicken karaage, pork belly buns, or the Brussels sprout salad.
Late-night hours: 1:45am every day at The Liberty bar location
1618 E 6th St, eastsideking.com
13. LA MEXICANA
Freshly baked Mexican pastries and possibly the most affordable tacos in town available at any hour.
Late-night hours: open 24 hours on Wednesday – Sunday
1924 S 1st St
14. 24 DINER
Your classic diner comfort food with a fancy twist in a 24-hour joint. Order one of their signature hashes or go for the fried chicken & waffles if you’re in the mood for a classic. Always wash it down with a milkshake.
Late-night hours: open 24 hours
600 N Lamar Blvd, 24diner.com
15. 888 PAN ASIAN
Authentic Asian food with a very extensive selection. Get your fix of Thai, Chinese, or Vietnamese food until 2am on most nights. Great for takeout!
Late-night hours: 2am from Monday to Saturday
2400 E Oltorf St #1A, 888panasian.business.site
16. Little Lucy’s
You can’t miss this cute little hot pink food truck on Rainey Street. Little Lucy’s serves piping hot mini donuts in a pink bag.
Late-night hours: 2am every day
75 1/2 Rainey St, littlelucys.com
17. TAVERNA
Hungry after a night of drinking in downtown Austin? Taverna has pizzas, bruschetta, fritto misto, and cocktails until 11pm on Fridays and Saturdays.
Late-night hours: 11pm on Friday + Saturday
258 W 2nd St, tavernabylombardi.com
This guide is part of the Austin Food Blogger Alliance’s 2020 City Guide. Check out more of the best eats in Austin, curated by Austin food bloggers, on the full list of guides.
