The Scarbrough cafe & lounge

522 Congress Ave., Austin
(512) 551-9888

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Cheese and Bacon Crepe
California Club Crepe
Lox N' Found Croissant
Signature Crepes
Omega Mega Crepe
Mega Omega Crepe
Oyster Mushrooms
Crepe Brûlée
Power Up Crepe
Avocado Toast

Menu

Bar bites
Bread & butter
Choice of focaccia or olive loaf bread seasoned with garlic oil & parm with a side of lemon-parsley butter
Marinated olives
Citrus & herb mediterranean olive blend served with olive toast
Empanadas
Two argentine style empanadas stuffed with king trumpet mushrooms, creamed spinach and goat cheese. Black garlic & truffle ailoli
Peach caprese
Texas peaches + mozzarella + mint & Marcona almond pesto + arugula + saffron honey drizzle
Roots
Roasted beets and goat cheese on a bed of quinoa, farro & arugula sprinkled with almond-citrus dukkah & pumpkin seeds, dressed up with balsamic vinaigrette
Bruschette
Fresh sliced prosciutto on a crispy olive toast dressed with figs, gorgonzola, arugula and drizzled with Picual olive oil and balsamic glaze
Crostino
Crispy focaccia lined with cold smoked salmon, avocado and dill ricotta. Topped with capers and pickled onions

Sweet bites
Peach cobbler creme brûlée
Fresh peaches and peach & saffron preserves over vanilla streusel encased in creamy custard and caramelized crust
Lemon-berry petit pot
Ideal for that sweet craving, this "petit pot" starts with a berry blend and lemon curd, graham cracker crumble provides the crunch and topped off with bruleed Italian meringue.
S'mores petit pot
Flashback to childhood with this succulent blend of house made truffles, graham cracker crumble and torched marshmallow fluff presented in a small preserve jar.

Cocktails
Birch Old Fashioned
In true old fashioned way, the king of simplistic mixology is presented with Tin Cup whiskey in a royal mantle of cherry wood smoke, an orange peel crown and a luxardo cherry scepter. It is harmoniously balanced with demerara sugar and birch bitters
Dirty Sue
Martinis! We like them dirty! It's all about the Grey Whale gin and Castelvetrano olives infused in a very savory brine with a hint of spice and tanginess. Stirred, not shaken!
Black Mamba
A perfect marriage between 400 conejos Mezcal and 7 Leguas tequila intertwined with poblano liqueur and a delicate blend of charred chilles with serrano bitters packing a slight punch of heat that rounds out the cocktail with fresh lime juice and pasilla chile salt.
Toxicillin
Just what Dr. Feelgood prescribed! A harmonious blend of Overholt Rye and Domaine de Canton ginger liqueur barrel aged for 30 days and enhanced with ginger-sage shrub, raw honey, a hint of yuzu and topped off with a float of angostura
Nitro Espressini
This espresso martini has carajillo genes. With fresh cold brew and Mr Black as a coffee base, the aromas shine but the bitterness is mellow. We add 43 liqueur to balance acidity and nitro keg with coconut washed Ketel One vodka and sprinkle fresh nutmeg on top.
Strawberry Fields
This Brazilian inspired beauty begins with muddled fresh strawberries with Cachaça and strawberry oleo. It is then shaken with Yuzuri liqueur, fresh lime juice and a hint of peppermint.
Spring in Tokyo
This true embodiment of Japanese culture begins with a very delicate blend of Suntory Toki whisky, Yuzuri liqueur and LoFi dry vermouth embraced with aromatic floral notes from french Rousiilon apricot brandy & cherry blossom tincture.
Peaches & Dreams
Designed with Pisco sour bones and a touch of apricot liqueur, this sour intensifies your sensorial experience with a peach oleo, fresh lime juice, saffron verjus and egg white (can be subbed for vegan foamer)
The artist formerly known as Gin
A very floral homage to the purple one. The subtile juniper aromas from the Empress 1908 gin intertwined with violet liqueur and lavender bitters make this drink a very aromatic and fresh cocktail with a final touch of fresh lemon juice and honey to give it a very well balanced and delicate structure
Liquid Cookie
A white russian at heart, the Oreo Grey Goose Vodka base sets the tone to a concerto of childhood flavors interpreted with Frangelico & 43 liqueurs enrobed by a creamy white chocolate layer. Although this cocktail has a sinful dessert structure, there is a beautiful and mischievous harmony of flavors that intertwine in a delightful organoleptic melody.
Hibiscus Mule
A ginger & hibiscus flavor profile with the structure of our local favorite vodka, Tito's. Ginger shrub, hibiscus syrup, fresh lime juice and Fever tree ginger beer are the supporting cast to a beautiful play of refreshing flavors
The Daiquiri
The best representation of a Daiquiri starts off with a secret high proof rum blend, fresh lime juice and simple syrup with a couple of dashes of angostura! Bliss!!
Rosemary Paloma
This rosemary "dove" is fresh and playful! Truly displaying its native Mexican roots, this Jalisco born beauty starts with Teremana blanco tequila base enhanced with dry curaçao fresh lime juice and carbonized freshly squeezed grapefruit juice, a touch of agave and rosemary bitters to balance it out.
Mojito Apasionado

Spirits|Vodka (Copy)
Tito's
Grey Goose
Ketel One
Ciroc

Spirits|Vodka (Copy)|Gin (Copy)
Gin Aviation
Grey Whale
Empress 1908
The Botanist
Hendrick's
Bombay Saphire

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Tequila Teremana blanco
Espolon Blanco
Lalo Blanco
Siete leguas blanco
Cincoro Blanco
El Tesoro Reposado
Cincoro Reposado
Casa Noble Añejo
Tequila Ocho Anejo
Mezcal 400 Conejos Espadin
Mezcal Rey Campero Espadin
Mezcal Bruxo No1 Espadin
Mezcal Vago Elote

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Denizen White
Probitas Rum
Cachaça Novo Fogo
Appleton Estate 8yr
Wray & Nephew
Smith & Cross
Zacapa 23y

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Jim Beam Bourbon
Tin Cup Whiskey
Wild Turkey Longbranch
Mitcher's Bourbon
George Dickel 750ml Tenn WH
Old Overholt Rye
Balcones Rye 100
Whistle Pig Rye
Paddy's Irish
Green Spot
Johnny Walker Black Label
Carigellaiche 13y Scotch
Dalmore 12y Scotch
Suntory Toki Japanese Whiskey

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Ancho Reyes Verde
Chartreuse Yellow
Mr. Black Cold Brew
Amarula Cream
St Germain
Grand Marnier
Campari
Cooper & Kings Brandy
43 Liquor
Chartreuse Green
Aperol
Amaro Nonino
Luxardo Maraschino
Pastis

Beer & Wine|Wine (Copy)
Prosecco Mionetto
Chardonnay Le Versant
Sauv Blanc Kono
Rose Ch de Prov
Pinot Noir Cloudline
Cab Sauv Shannon Rid
Malbec La Flor

Beer & Wine|Wine (Copy)|Beer (Copy)
Miller Light
ABW Pearl Snap
Karbach Love Street
Live Oak Hef
McConauhaze
Left Hand Stout Nitro
512 Pecan Porter
Electric Jellyfish
Austin Estciders Original

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Recent Reviews

The food was great ! I was craving crepes for a long time and got. Florentine crepe and it was exactly what I wanted. The service was even better l! Be sure to ask for Henry. He was so kind and got me excited when explaining all the options in the menu.
Highly recommended it !
October 2024
The food is delicious, and the setting is unique, but the service is a bit slow.

The restaurant is located in the lobby of the Scarbrough Building. It’s a small space, with only around eight tables and a tiny kitchen behind the counter. It’s a bit hard to locate from outside. There’s no big sign on the window indicating the restaurant’s name, just a plastic A-frame sign outside the building’s doors.

When I got there, four of the...
October 2024
Don’t waste your time or money coming to this place. It’s a “small” cafe stand in the lobby of an admin building.

I asked if they could make an egg, cheese, and bacon sandwich to go and they begrudginly said they could.

Skip this place whatever you do and don’t make the same mistake I did for a quick braakfast that was way too expensive then it needed to be.
October 2024

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The Scarbrough cafe & lounge

522 Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78701
(512) 551-9888