Proud Mary

Tucked into Austin, Texas, Proud Mary is a cafe that's become part of the everyday rhythm around University of Texas at Austin. You won't find this one in a national ad campaign - it's just a local cafe doing its thing in Austin. Small businesses like this are part of what gives Austin, Texas its own identity, separate from every other college town. Regulars come back for a quick, reliable meal between classes or after work. Worth adding to the rotation if you're building a list of Austin favorites. Part of the fun of a college town like Austin is finding places like this on your own.