Day Maker Half Day Cafe Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Day Maker Half Day Cafe, a vibrant spot in Austin, Texas, known for its delectable brunch offerings and inviting atmosphere. Guests rave about the cinnamon roll, described as an absolute must-try, alongside classic breakfast dishes like steak and eggs and pastrami hash. Each item showcases the cafe's commitment to quality, with homemade touches evident in everything, from their hot sauces to the creamy lattes.
The lively, retro decor brings a unique charm, making it perfect for gatherings with friends and family. Customers highlight the friendly and attentive service, with enthusiastic staff eager to offer recommendations. Favorites include migas verdes, breakfast quesadillas, and refreshing drinks like boozy orange Julius cocktails. Whether you're looking to enjoy a leisurely brunch or a quick bite, Day Maker guarantees a delightful experience that brightens your day!
Coffee Shop & Bevs - Pastries
Chocolate Croissant
Chocolate Coco Cookie
Cookie Butter Braid
Latte
Americano
Cappuccino
Chai Latte
Cortado
Double Espresso
Cinnamon Teddy Graham Latte
Iced Strawberries N’ Cream Matcha
Hot Chocolate
Hot Tea
House Blend Drip
Iced Cold Brew 16oz
Iced Cold Brew 20oz
Matcha Latte
Red Eye
South TX Mocha
96oz House Blend Drip
Coffee Shop & Bevs - Coffee Shop*
Coffee Shop & Bevs - Grab n' Go Bev
Big Red
Celsius Energy
Gotta Rise Juice
Kids Honest Apple
Maine Root Ginger Beer
Pineapple Power Greens Juice
Richard’s Rainwater (Still)
Saint Arnold's Root Beer
Sunkist Orange
Sunny Day Juice
Topo Chico
Chocolate Croissant
Chocolate Coco Cookie
Cookie Butter Braid
Pastries
Coffee Shop*
Latte
Americano
Cappuccino
Chai Latte
Cortado
Double Espresso
Cinnamon Teddy Graham Latte
Iced Strawberries N’ Cream Matcha
Hot Chocolate
Hot Tea
House Blend Drip
Iced Cold Brew 16oz
Iced Cold Brew 20oz
Matcha Latte
Red Eye
South TX Mocha
96oz House Blend Drip
Big Red
Celsius Energy
Gotta Rise Juice
Kids Honest Apple
Maine Root Ginger Beer
Pineapple Power Greens Juice
Richard’s Rainwater (Still)
Saint Arnold's Root Beer
Sunkist Orange
Sunny Day Juice
Topo Chico
Grab n' Go Bev
Food - Day Maker - Breakfast Tacos
Breakfast Taco
Dirty Queso
Spicy chorizo, salsa Verde, tortilla chips
Maple Bacon Fritters
Smoked bacon, maple syrup, powdered sugar
G-Ma’s Biscuits & Gravy
Fluffy biscuits, sausage gravy
State Fair Waffle
Bacon chive waffle, whipped butter, berry compote, powdered sugar
Anita's Churro Pancakes
Sweet churro dust, horchata butter, cajeta drizzle, shaved Mexican chocolate
Bread Pudding French Toast
Vanilla mascarpone, granola crunch, fresh berries, maple syrup, powdered sugar
Fork & Knife Cinnamon Roll
Gooey coconut maple glaze, candied pecans, toasted coconut
Classic Buttermilk Stack
Soft whipped butter with flaky sea salt, maple syrup
Food - Day Maker - For the Table
Food - Day Maker - Day Maker Plates
Chorizo Benny
Masa cakes, refried black beans, spicy chorizo, poached eggs, avocado, chipotle hollandaise, escabeche, crispy potato wedges
Hangover Enchilada
Roasted chicken, arbol ranchero sauce, Oaxaca cheese, refried black beans, crispy potato wedges, sunny up egg, crema
Day Maker Classic
Two eggs your way, choice of meat (links, sausage patties, bacon), hashbrowns, choice of toast
Migas Verdes
Tortilla chips, salsa verde, scrambled eggs, refried black beans, Mexican crema, Oaxaca cheese, escabeche, flour tortillas
The Classic Benny
English muffin, smoked ham, onion jam, poached eggs, hollandaise, crispy potato wedges
Steak & Eggs
Harissa marinated seared beef tenderloin, two eggs your way, refried black beans, crispy potato wedges, salsa verde, escabeche, flour tortillas
Crab Cake Benny
Maryland style crab cakes, English muffin, dressed greens, poached eggs, hollandaise, crispy potato wedges
Huevos Rancheros
Crispy tostada, refried black beans, avocado, arbol ranchero sauce, sunny up eggs, Mexican crema
Breakfast Etouffee
Cheesy grits, homemade biscuit, shrimp and sausage etouffee, sunny up egg
Veggie Lovers Frittata
Cauliflower, roasted tomato, spinach, gruyere, onion jam
Buenos-Dilla
Scrambled eggs, bacon, potatoes, chorizo, roasted peppers & onions, Oaxaca cheese, salsa verde, Mexican crema, escabeche
Build A Plate
Steak Bowl
Harissa marinated seared beef tenderloin, cauliflower fried rice, sweet potato, escabeche, sunny up egg, avocado, chipotle aioli, queso fresco
Lone Star Diner Hash
Hashbrowns, smoked pastrami, sunny up egg, escabeche, chipotle aioli, queso fresco
Sweet Potato Bowl
Cauliflower rice, sweet potato, mushroom, feta, pepita, escabeche, shaved cabbage, chile lime emulsion, poached egg
Coconut Granola Parfait
Coconut almond granola, pepita, berry medley, vanilla Greek yogurt, maple syrup
Food - Day Maker - Lets Spoon
Food - Day Maker - Lets Fork
Chicken & Waffles
Fried chicken thigh, bacon bit waffle, buffalo hot honey butter, simple salad
The Lox Toast
Thick cut sourdough, cured salmon, whipped feta, cucumber, red onion, simple salad, poached egg, capers
Diner Fried Steak
Hashbrowns, two eggs your way, sausage gravy
Chicken Schnitzel Caesar
Crispy chicken thigh, creamy Caesar dressing, grated pecorino, sourdough croutons
Avocado Toast
Rustic sourdough, avocado mousse, bacon lardons, dressed greens, red onion, poached egg, chile oil crunch Add lump blue crab 5
Rise & Shine Sammy
Brioche bun, pecan smoked ham, soft scrambled eggs, Swiss cheese, crisp lettuce, Duke’s Mayo
The Hot Chick
Brioche bun, crispy chicken thigh, American cheese, pickles, Duke’s Mayo, creamy tarragon slaw
D.M. Smashburger
Brioche bun, smashed beef patties, caramelized onions, American cheese, bacon jam, mac sauce, pickles, sunny up egg
Texas Pastrami Sandwich
Toasted marble rye bread, beef belly pastrami, dijon, melted Swiss, 1000 island dressing, sauerkraut
BLT Grilled Cheese
Toasted sourdough, pecan smoked bacon, Gruyere, Swiss, American cheese, chipotle aioli, sliced tomato, crisp lettuce
Chicken Caesar Wrap
Panko crusted chicken thigh, flour tortilla, romaine lettuce mix, creamy Caesar dressing, hard boiled egg, croutons
Food - Day Maker - Sammies
Food - Day Maker - Sides
Bacon
Biscuit
Cheesy Browns
Cheesy Grits
Chicken Sausage Links
Chorizo
Egg
Fruit
Ham
Hash Brown
Patties
Rye Toast
Sausage Links
Side Caesar
Crispy chicken thigh, creamy Caesar dressing, grated pecorino, sourdough croutons
Side Gravy
Single Pancake
Single Waffle
Sourdough Toast
Specialty Croissant
Steak Bacon
Velvet Red Bottle
Wedges
Wheat Toast
Kid's Pancake
A single pancake with butter.
Kid's Breakfast
1 egg cooked your way, choice of sausage link, sausage patty or bacon. Served with Crispy Potato Wedges.
Chicken Nuggs
4 Chicken Nuggets with Crispy Potato Wedges.
Cheesy Mac
Macaroni & Cheese.
Food - Day Maker - Kids
Food - Day Maker - Dessert
Nilla Wafer Banana Pudding
A bed of crushed Nilla Wafers in the bottom, we top that with a layer of Cinnamon pastry cream and then a layer of bananas tossed in a Cajeta. Topped with Mexican Vanilla whipped cream and dusting of cinnamon.
New York Cheesecake
A rich cheesecake filling baked in Ritz cracker crust. Served chilled with a rich berry compote on top with Mexican vanilla whipped cream. Powdered sugar.
Breakfast Taco
Breakfast Tacos
For the Table
Dirty Queso
Spicy chorizo, salsa Verde, tortilla chips
Maple Bacon Fritters
Smoked bacon, maple syrup, powdered sugar
G-Ma’s Biscuits & Gravy
Fluffy biscuits, sausage gravy
State Fair Waffle
Bacon chive waffle, whipped butter, berry compote, powdered sugar
Anita's Churro Pancakes
Sweet churro dust, horchata butter, cajeta drizzle, shaved Mexican chocolate
Bread Pudding French Toast
Vanilla mascarpone, granola crunch, fresh berries, maple syrup, powdered sugar
Fork & Knife Cinnamon Roll
Gooey coconut maple glaze, candied pecans, toasted coconut
Classic Buttermilk Stack
Soft whipped butter with flaky sea salt, maple syrup
Chorizo Benny
Masa cakes, refried black beans, spicy chorizo, poached eggs, avocado, chipotle hollandaise, escabeche, crispy potato wedges
Hangover Enchilada
Roasted chicken, arbol ranchero sauce, Oaxaca cheese, refried black beans, crispy potato wedges, sunny up egg, crema
Day Maker Classic
Two eggs your way, choice of meat (links, sausage patties, bacon), hashbrowns, choice of toast
Migas Verdes
Tortilla chips, salsa verde, scrambled eggs, refried black beans, Mexican crema, Oaxaca cheese, escabeche, flour tortillas
The Classic Benny
English muffin, smoked ham, onion jam, poached eggs, hollandaise, crispy potato wedges
Steak & Eggs
Harissa marinated seared beef tenderloin, two eggs your way, refried black beans, crispy potato wedges, salsa verde, escabeche, flour tortillas
Crab Cake Benny
Maryland style crab cakes, English muffin, dressed greens, poached eggs, hollandaise, crispy potato wedges
Huevos Rancheros
Crispy tostada, refried black beans, avocado, arbol ranchero sauce, sunny up eggs, Mexican crema
Breakfast Etouffee
Cheesy grits, homemade biscuit, shrimp and sausage etouffee, sunny up egg
Veggie Lovers Frittata
Cauliflower, roasted tomato, spinach, gruyere, onion jam
Buenos-Dilla
Scrambled eggs, bacon, potatoes, chorizo, roasted peppers & onions, Oaxaca cheese, salsa verde, Mexican crema, escabeche
Build A Plate
Day Maker Plates
Lets Spoon
Steak Bowl
Harissa marinated seared beef tenderloin, cauliflower fried rice, sweet potato, escabeche, sunny up egg, avocado, chipotle aioli, queso fresco
Lone Star Diner Hash
Hashbrowns, smoked pastrami, sunny up egg, escabeche, chipotle aioli, queso fresco
Sweet Potato Bowl
Cauliflower rice, sweet potato, mushroom, feta, pepita, escabeche, shaved cabbage, chile lime emulsion, poached egg
Coconut Granola Parfait
Coconut almond granola, pepita, berry medley, vanilla Greek yogurt, maple syrup
Chicken & Waffles
Fried chicken thigh, bacon bit waffle, buffalo hot honey butter, simple salad
The Lox Toast
Thick cut sourdough, cured salmon, whipped feta, cucumber, red onion, simple salad, poached egg, capers
Diner Fried Steak
Hashbrowns, two eggs your way, sausage gravy
Chicken Schnitzel Caesar
Crispy chicken thigh, creamy Caesar dressing, grated pecorino, sourdough croutons
Avocado Toast
Rustic sourdough, avocado mousse, bacon lardons, dressed greens, red onion, poached egg, chile oil crunch Add lump blue crab 5
Lets Fork
Sammies
Rise & Shine Sammy
Brioche bun, pecan smoked ham, soft scrambled eggs, Swiss cheese, crisp lettuce, Duke’s Mayo
The Hot Chick
Brioche bun, crispy chicken thigh, American cheese, pickles, Duke’s Mayo, creamy tarragon slaw
D.M. Smashburger
Brioche bun, smashed beef patties, caramelized onions, American cheese, bacon jam, mac sauce, pickles, sunny up egg
Texas Pastrami Sandwich
Toasted marble rye bread, beef belly pastrami, dijon, melted Swiss, 1000 island dressing, sauerkraut
BLT Grilled Cheese
Toasted sourdough, pecan smoked bacon, Gruyere, Swiss, American cheese, chipotle aioli, sliced tomato, crisp lettuce
Chicken Caesar Wrap
Panko crusted chicken thigh, flour tortilla, romaine lettuce mix, creamy Caesar dressing, hard boiled egg, croutons
Bacon
Biscuit
Cheesy Browns
Cheesy Grits
Chicken Sausage Links
Chorizo
Egg
Fruit
Ham
Hash Brown
Patties
Rye Toast
Sausage Links
Side Caesar
Crispy chicken thigh, creamy Caesar dressing, grated pecorino, sourdough croutons
Side Gravy
Single Pancake
Single Waffle
Sourdough Toast
Specialty Croissant
Steak Bacon
Velvet Red Bottle
Wedges
Wheat Toast
Sides
Kids
Kid's Pancake
A single pancake with butter.
Kid's Breakfast
1 egg cooked your way, choice of sausage link, sausage patty or bacon. Served with Crispy Potato Wedges.
Chicken Nuggs
4 Chicken Nuggets with Crispy Potato Wedges.
Cheesy Mac
Macaroni & Cheese.
Nilla Wafer Banana Pudding
A bed of crushed Nilla Wafers in the bottom, we top that with a layer of Cinnamon pastry cream and then a layer of bananas tossed in a Cajeta. Topped with Mexican Vanilla whipped cream and dusting of cinnamon.
New York Cheesecake
A rich cheesecake filling baked in Ritz cracker crust. Served chilled with a rich berry compote on top with Mexican vanilla whipped cream. Powdered sugar.
Dessert
Bar - Day Maker - Cocktails
Boozy Orange Julius
Tito’s Vodka, Jalisco Orange, cream, powder sugar, vanilla, orange bitters
Breakfast Martini
Still Austin Gin, orange marmalade, Jalisco Orange, oj, lemon
Classic Bloody Mary
Tito’s Vodka, tomato juice, house spice blend, Worcestershire, tabasco, lime, chile salt
El Cafecito Martini
Espolon Reposado, Luxardo Espresso Liqueur, Licor 43, house cold brew, mole bitters
Frosty Frozen
Blanco Tequila, Jalisco Orange, blood orange juice, lime, lemon
Mean Green Marg
Espolon Blanco, Jalisco Orange, power greens juice, lime, agave, chile salt
Michelada
Cerveza, lime, house mix, Valentina, Worcestershire, chile salt
Morning Wood Old Fashioned
Rittenhouse Rye, vanilla-cinnamon syrup, house cold brew, Smoke & Salt Bitters
Still A Cowboy Coffee
Still Austin Bourbon, demerara syrup, house blend coffee, whipped cream, shaved pecans
Tito's Espresso Martini
Tito’s Vodka, Mr. Black Coffee Liqueur, sugar, house cold brew
Verde Maria
Lunazul Blanco, Dos Hombres Mezcal, tomatillo, cilantro, cucumber, garlic, serrano, lime
White Wine Sangria
J. Lohr Sauvignon Blanc, peach, strawberry, Jalisco Orange, lime, Topo Chico
Yuzu Aperol Spritz
Aperol, prosecco, Fever Tree Yuzu Lime Soda
TG Frosty Frozen Quart
Blanco Tequila, Jalisco Orange, blood orange juice, lime, lemon
Albrecht Sparkling Rose
Four Graces Pinot Noir
Mimosa
Pasqua Romeo & Juliet Prosecco
Roderer Sparkling Brut
Simi Cabernet Sauvignon
Bar - Day Maker - Mimosas Bubbles & Wine
Bar - Day Maker - Mock Cocktails
Virgin Bloody Mary
Tomato juice, house spice blend, Worcestershire, tabasco, lime, chile salt
Virgin Orange Julius
Orange juice, Cream, powdered sugar, vanilla, orange bitters
Virgin Verde Maria
Tomatillo, cilantro, cucumber, garlic, serrano, lime
Michelada N/A
Cerveza, lime, house mix, Valentina, Worcestershire, chile salt
Boozy Orange Julius
Tito’s Vodka, Jalisco Orange, cream, powder sugar, vanilla, orange bitters
Breakfast Martini
Still Austin Gin, orange marmalade, Jalisco Orange, oj, lemon
Classic Bloody Mary
Tito’s Vodka, tomato juice, house spice blend, Worcestershire, tabasco, lime, chile salt
El Cafecito Martini
Espolon Reposado, Luxardo Espresso Liqueur, Licor 43, house cold brew, mole bitters
Frosty Frozen
Blanco Tequila, Jalisco Orange, blood orange juice, lime, lemon
Mean Green Marg
Espolon Blanco, Jalisco Orange, power greens juice, lime, agave, chile salt
Michelada
Cerveza, lime, house mix, Valentina, Worcestershire, chile salt
Morning Wood Old Fashioned
Rittenhouse Rye, vanilla-cinnamon syrup, house cold brew, Smoke & Salt Bitters
Still A Cowboy Coffee
Still Austin Bourbon, demerara syrup, house blend coffee, whipped cream, shaved pecans
Tito's Espresso Martini
Tito’s Vodka, Mr. Black Coffee Liqueur, sugar, house cold brew
Verde Maria
Lunazul Blanco, Dos Hombres Mezcal, tomatillo, cilantro, cucumber, garlic, serrano, lime
White Wine Sangria
J. Lohr Sauvignon Blanc, peach, strawberry, Jalisco Orange, lime, Topo Chico
Yuzu Aperol Spritz
Aperol, prosecco, Fever Tree Yuzu Lime Soda
TG Frosty Frozen Quart
Blanco Tequila, Jalisco Orange, blood orange juice, lime, lemon
Cocktails
Mimosas Bubbles & Wine
Albrecht Sparkling Rose
Four Graces Pinot Noir
Mimosa
Pasqua Romeo & Juliet Prosecco
Roderer Sparkling Brut
Simi Cabernet Sauvignon
Virgin Bloody Mary
Tomato juice, house spice blend, Worcestershire, tabasco, lime, chile salt
Virgin Orange Julius
Orange juice, Cream, powdered sugar, vanilla, orange bitters
Virgin Verde Maria
Tomatillo, cilantro, cucumber, garlic, serrano, lime
Michelada N/A
Cerveza, lime, house mix, Valentina, Worcestershire, chile salt