South Congress Cafe

Right before Halloween, during a trip to Lucy in Disguise, we happened upon the South Congress Cafe for brunch. The place was packed, and full of loud, South Austin atmosphere. The staff was amazingly friendly, and we had a great time.

The Bloody Marys were excellent. MikeDub and I split everything up, and that was fortunate. The food was a little heavy, and a big bowl of andouille sausage-enhanced gumbo and a breakfast bite left us stuffed. The gumbo was delicious; spiced perfectly, and featured a thick, dark base.

The highlight of my brunch was the egg-topped crab cake. Smothered in a delightful sauce and reminiscent of eggs benedict on speed, this prosciutto bacon topped wonder was amazing. The tab wasn't bad, but this spot was definitely an occasional treat.