"Ok"   My Rating
6 oompaprinc ess	Posted on: Saturday, March 07, 2009
	Review: Not my favorite, my friends food was 'good', they got some sort of roast but mine was pretty much inedible. If you go I'd stray away from the mexican food.   Pros: cute location * large menu * Cons: bad chips * dry enchiladas *
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"ehh it's alright"   My Rating
7 AliVegan	Posted on: Tuesday, December 16, 2008
	Review: I live in Dallas, but travel to Austin frequently. I've never been impressed by Mother's. The last meal I had (BBQ) was dried out like it had been sitting under a heat lamp for hours. Or maybe days.   Pros: variety & selection * desserts * Cons: poor quality food * *
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"Tasty with peaceful atmosphere!"   My Rating
14 Veghead74	Posted on: Wednesday, November 12, 2008
	Review: I have loved everything I have tried here from the house veggie burger to the tofu bbq to the lasagna to the enchiladas. This was a relaxing break during our travels and made us happy. The vegan desserts were just icing on the cake. I also enjoyed the flower boxes in the outdoor dining area.   Pros: Atmosphere * Tasty * Friendly Cons: not 100% vegan * *
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"Great food"   My Rating
11 kbdragon	Posted on: Tuesday, August 26, 2008
	Review: This place is great. Around half the menu is vegan and another fourth of it can easily be made vegan. The spinach mushroom enchiladas with veganrella are to die for! And the desserts are pretty good too. Plus you get yummy chips and salsa before the meal. Friendly staff also.   Pros: Great enchiladas * Friendly staff * Very vegan friendly Cons: I live too far away * *
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"Awesome enchaladas!"   My Rating
2 ellyn.arse nault	Posted on: Tuesday, July 15, 2008
	Review: I had the Tempeh enchaladas they were perfectly spicy and totally filling.And the vegan tortilla soup was SOOOO good. The best part was the Vegan Chocolate cake it was to die for!   Pros: Good Service * good food * Cons: * *
0 of 0 visitors found the above review beneficial  Responses(1) | Contact Member | Was this review useful?  • Hi Ellyn, I liked your review of this restaurant. It's funny how some people think their food is awesome and others think it is the worst! I'll try it for myself and find out.. response by Jeffrey - report abuse -

"A Few Gems"   My Rating
2 rockervega n	Posted on: Friday, April 11, 2008
	Review: Mother's has been an Austin staple for years. But unfortunately I don't think the menu has changed in 30 years. Lots of tofu, beans and massive amounts of cheese on everything. They do offer vegan options but they feel like a bit of an after thought and not the focus of very many entrees. The cashew-tamari salad dressing is wonderful though if you get a salad be sure to try it! But their biggest saving grace are the vegan pancakes on the weekend. They are amazing - and they have vegan margarine and tasty syrup on the side. Tofu scramble is pretty decent too.   Pros: Salad dressing * Vegan breakfast options * Friendly staff Cons: Too much cheese * Terrible desserts * Bland menu
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"it is ok..."   My Rating
1 meganmydea r	Posted on: Wednesday, April 09, 2008
	Review: besides the chocolate cake and beuno burger w/ guac I find mother's to be nothing more than mediorcre. It doesn't help that they serve guiness which is not a vegetarian beer.   Pros: * * Cons: * *
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"Two words: BREAKFAST TACOS!"   My Rating
162 SynthVegan	Posted on: Saturday, March 22, 2008
	Review: Two words: BREAKFAST TACOS! I don't know what Austin is doing to me, it's making me eat breakfast...they're so good at it here :)! The breakfast tacos were sooo good, they were in a soft shell with vegan meat, potatoes and tofu! My friend had the Vegan Banana Walnut pancakes...AMAZING and like eating cake [that was in my friends own words]. Overall the décor was very open and clean, very nice appearance. The brunch here is definitely a must!   Pros: * * Cons: * *
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"Great Austin Spot for Veggie Eats"   My Rating
7 Hazel-rah	Posted on: Wednesday, March 12, 2008
	Review: Tucked away in a cool, quiet Austin neighborhood, Mother's has some tasty options, is all veg, and vegan friendly. There are a lot of good Southwestern-style options on the menu. The guacamole is a great start to a meal here- it's excellent. I tried the veganized Vegetables Ranchero, and it was delicious, especially the sage mashed potatoes. My non-veg dining companion also enjoyed the food very much. This place has a nice, relaxing atmosphere. Great service. Give it a try if you are in Austin.   Pros: great food * cool atmosphere * clean Cons: * *
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"One of my favorites!"   My Rating
1 apryl_knig ht	Posted on: Sunday, December 30, 2007
	Review: In addition to having an amazing brunch (with vegan pancakes - pretty much the only ones in Austin!), Mother's has a decent selection of other awesome food. A large portion of the menu can be prepared vegan (if it isn't already so), with the substitution of tofu, VeganRella cheese, etc. For brunch, the pancakes and breakfast tacos with scrambled tofu are winners, and I love the BBQ Tofu (either as a plate or on a sandwich) for the sheer southern comfort food feel. They also have a large selection of fruit smoothies (I like the Energizer) and desert (oh my gosh, try the Belgian Chocolate Cake!)   Pros: Vegan Pancakes! * Huge selection of vegan items * Cons: No vegan ice cream for deserts * *
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"Weekend Brunch get there before the end!"   My Rating
304 gr8vegan	Posted on: Wednesday, December 05, 2007
	Review: The banana walnut pancakes are good, but get there before they run out of bananas and walnuts... That and a side of vegan potatoes is about all you can get if you're vegan.   Pros: * * Cons: needs more vegan brunch items * *
1 of 2 visitors found the above review beneficial  Responses(1) | Contact Member | Was this review useful?  • *So* not true - every brunch item which includes eggs on the menu can be made with tofu instead. I get their pancakes for brunch, but I also love their breakfast tacos made with scrambled tofu. Also, every menu item with cheese can have VeganRella substituted. The only things on the brunch menu that can't be prepared vegan are the cheese omlette and the French toast. Check it out - http://www.motherscafeaustin.com/5034797_38253.htm. response by apryl_knight - report abuse -

"Mother's Cafe and Garden"   My Rating
28 VeganTex	Posted on: Monday, November 19, 2007
	Review: Great restaurant, fantastic menu! Vegan options available. Definitely check this place out if you are in Austin or driving past on I-35. -VeganTex   Pros: * * Cons: * *
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