Austin · Since 2023

A neighborhood bistro, the old-fashioned way.

Classic French bistro cooking with a seasonal touch, a short list of honest wines and a dining room that feels like it's been here forever.

Inside Café Jardin

From the kitchen

A few favorites

The dishes our regulars keep coming back for.

Escargots

Escargots

Garlic and parsley butter, warm baguette.

Salade Lyonnaise

Salade Lyonnaise

Frisée, lardons, poached egg and mustard dressing.

Tarte Tatin

Tarte Tatin

Caramelized apples, crème fraîche.

Visit us

Come on in

1196 Elm Ave, Austin, TX 78704

Wednesday – Sunday (dinner)5:30pm – 10pm
Saturday – Sunday (brunch)10am – 2pm
Monday – TuesdayClosed

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The dining room at Café Jardin

Kind words

What our guests say

“The kind of place you want to keep a secret but end up telling everyone about.”
Freya S. · Local guide
“Friendly staff, fair prices and the steak frites is worth the trip on its own.”
Kenji Q. · Google review
“Warm service, a room full of regulars and a salade lyonnaise I still think about.”
Owen S. · Google review