Bouldin Creek Cafe Menu: Vegetarian & Vegan Food, Prices & Hours

Yes. Bouldin Creek Cafe has been a 100% vegetarian restaurant since it opened in 2000. There is no meat on the menu. The majority of items are also fully vegan, and almost every dish can be made vegan by substituting tofu scramble for eggs and choosing plant-based milk or dairy alternatives. The cafe uses organic tofu from White Mountain Foods in Austin.

Bouldin Creek Cafe is located at 1900 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704 in the Bouldin Creek neighborhood of South Austin -- just south of downtown. The restaurant phone number is (512) 416-1601. It is independently operated and not a chain.

Bouldin Creek Cafe is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Reported hours are approximately Monday through Thursday 8 AM to 10 PM, Friday and Saturday 8 AM to 11 PM, and Sunday 8 AM to 10 PM. Hours are subject to change -- always confirm by calling (512) 416-1601 or checking their official website at bouldincreekcafe.com before visiting.

Yes -- all-day breakfast is one of the cafe's defining features. The tofu scramble, blueberry cornbread, breakfast tacos, overnight oats and other morning items are available throughout the day, every day the cafe is open. This is one of the most common things mentioned in reviews.

The tofu scramble is widely considered the cafe's signature dish and is the most mentioned item across thousands of reviews. The house organic tofu (from local Austin producer White Mountain Foods) is scrambled with herbs and vegetables and served with a scratch-made herbed potato hash cake and toast. Other consistently top-ranked items include the blueberry cornbread, the Veggie Royale burger, and the South Austin Stir Fry.

Yes. Bouldin Creek Cafe adds an automatic 20% fair wage surcharge to all bills in lieu of traditional tipping. This is stated on the menu and is part of the cafe's commitment to fair wages for all staff. The surcharge is factored into the all-in cost of your meal.

Yes. The cafe has a pet-friendly patio, which is one of the reasons it is popular with Austin's outdoor-dining crowd. The patio area is well shaded and a South Austin neighborhood staple. Confirm current patio status with the restaurant, as seating arrangements can change seasonally.

Bouldin Creek Cafe sources its beans from Wild Gift Coffee, an Austin-based specialty roaster. The bottomless brewed coffee is $3 and the espresso program includes lattes, mochas, cappuccinos, cortados, and specialty drinks like the Chaggaccino (wild-foraged mushroom latte) and the Masala Mocha or Lavender Mocha. All milk-based drinks are available with non-dairy milk.

Bouldin Creek Cafe is considered affordable by Austin restaurant standards. Sandwiches are priced from approximately $5.75 to $7.75, entrees like the South Austin Stir Fry run around $13, and salads like Tarzen's Big Salad are around $12.50. Coffee drinks range from $3 to $6. Note that the restaurant adds a 20% fair wage surcharge to all bills. A typical solo lunch with a coffee runs $15 to $22 all-in. Confirm current prices at the restaurant or on their official menu at bouldincreekcafe.com.