Joe’s Bakery & Coffee Shop on East 7th Street has been serving Austin since 1962, and it hasn’t changed much since then. This family-run spot opens at 6 AM and closes at 2 PM, which means you need to get there early if you want a taste of their legendary breakfast plates and fresh-baked Mexican pastries. The walls are covered with photos of famous visitors, the coffee flows endlessly, and the homemade flour tortillas come out hot from the kitchen all morning long.
1. Migas Con Todo Plate
Walk into Joe’s on any Tuesday morning and you’ll see at least five people digging into this legendary plate. The migas con todo comes loaded with scrambled eggs, crispy tortilla strips, melted cheese, tomatoes, onions, and peppers all mixed together in one glorious scramble. It’s the kind of breakfast that sticks to your ribs and keeps you fueled until dinner.
The plate arrives with a mountain of refried beans on one side and breakfast potatoes on the other. Three warm flour tortillas come wrapped in foil, and they’re so buttery and thin you might order extras halfway through your meal. Most folks do.
The green chile sauce adds a mild kick without overwhelming the eggs…