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Sawyer & Co is one of the best diner restaurants in Austin for brunch, especially if you want a strong option in East Austin.
Step through the doors at Sawyer & Co and you've time-traveled: mustard-yellow barstools ringing a low diner bar, wood-paneled walls, muted pastels pulled straight from a midcentury movie set.
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Sawyer & Co is a reliable diner choice in East Austin in Austin when you want something that tends to land well. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 2,956 Google reviews.
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For now, Sawyer & Co holds a 9.0 rating across 2,956 Google reviews.
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Sawyer & Co is a Diner restaurant located in East Austin, Austin. Step through the doors at Sawyer & Co and you've time-traveled: mustard-yellow barstools ringing a low diner bar, wood-paneled walls, muted pastels pulled straight from a midcentury movie set.
Sawyer & Co is best for brunch. Sawyer & Co is a reliable diner choice in East Austin in Austin when you want something that tends to land well. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 2,956 Google reviews.
Sawyer & Co is in the Moderate spend price range ($$). Google rating: 9.0 from 2,956 reviews
Start with Shrimp and Grits, Gumbo, Chicken Fried Steak and Fried Green Tomatoes. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.
Sawyer & Co holds a 9.0 Google rating from 2,956 reviews. Sawyer & Co is a reliable diner choice in East Austin in Austin when you want something that tends to land well. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 2,956 Google reviews.
Sawyer & Co is located at 4827 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.
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