# The Star Cafe

> Museum cafeteria offers indoor and outdoor seating with a pleasant balcony overlooking skyscrapers. Atmosphere stays quiet and spacious during lunch hours. Food options include freshly made burritos and a variety of sandwiches, with prices generally affordable compared to downtown alternatives.

Source: https://www.atly.com/location/TheStarCafe

- Address: 1800 Congress Ave., Austin, Texas, United States
- Phone: +15128586736
- Website: https://www.thestoryoftexas.com/visit/the-star-cafe

## What it is good for

- Lunch Spot — 8.3/10
- Food — 7.1/10
- Mexican Food — 7/10
- Taco — 6.7/10
- Coffee — 6.7/10
- Museums — 6.3/10

## What people say

- "I thought the burritos and breakfast tacos were surprisingly decent and freshly made."
- "I found the cafe to be a museum cafeteria."
- "I found the coffee here to be unbelievable."

## Good to know

- The cafe is located on the second floor of the Texas history museum.
- The kitchen closes at 3pm and the cafe closes at 4pm.
- The cafe does not require museum admission to use.
- They offer a grab-and-go counter with salads, sandwiches, and burritos.
- Expect higher prices compared to typical cafes in Austin.

## Get this data directly

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than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real
reviewers say, with the statements behind every score.

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