Better Half Coffee & Cocktails Menu

406 Walsh St, Austin, TX 78703
  • EARLY FOOD

    • Better Half Breakfast Sandwich

      English muffin, crispy hash brown, smoked paprika aioli, arugula, fried farm egg
      $8.00
    • Chicken Biscuit

      Southern fried chicken breast, jalapeño-honey butter, curry bread & butter pickles
      $12.00
    • Granola Bowl

      oats, nuts & seeds, pomegranate molasses, local Greek yogurt, seasonal fruit & berries Thai basil & mint
      $11.00
    • Big Fall Salad 2023

      miso-butternut squash puree, honey roasted spaghetti squash, romaine hearts & baby kale, candied walnut, pomegranate, crumbed chévre, shaved baby turnip, creamy tofu tart cherry miso dressing
      $20.00
    • HALF Fall Salad 2023

      miso-butternut squash puree, honey roasted spaghetti squash, romaine hearts & baby kale, candied walnut, pomegranate, crumbed chévre, shaved baby turnip, creamy tofu tart cherry miso dressing
      $13.00
    • Vermicelli Salad

      spring mix & rice noodles, pineapple "fish" sauce vinaigrette (vegan), cherry tomatoes, green beans, cucumbers, carrots, fried onions, herbs
      $16.00
    • Vermicelli Salad HALF

      spring mix & rice noodles, pineapple "fish" sauce vinaigrette (vegan), cherry tomatoes, green beans, cucumbers, carrots, fried onions, herbs
      $9.00
    • Santa Maria Steak Sandwich

      $18.00
    • Beans & Greens

      $19.00
  • SIDES + SWEETS EARLY

    • Cauliflower Tots

      with Better Half Beet Ketchup
      $8.00
    • French Fries

      with Heinz ketchup
      $5.00
    • Side Salad

      lettuces, radish & herbs, simple lemon vinaigrette
      $5.00
    • Chips & Queso

      solid chips, liquid cheese
      $8.00
    • Steak Loaded Queso

      with Better Half pastrami, smashed avocado, queso cotija, crema, pickled onion & beet powder 2 time award Austin Quesoff award winner!
      $12.00
    • Burnt Cheesecake Slice

      Basque-style cheesecake served with Better Half seasonal preserves
      $6.00
    • New Orleans-Style Beignets

      $9.00
    • Fresh Baked Chocolate Chunk Cookie

      Fresh baked, daily
      $4.00
    • Orange Bloosom Cruller

      $5.00
    • Chocolate Chunk Banana Walnut Bread

      $4.00
    • Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookie

      $4.00
  • Brunch On Premise

    • Better Half Breakfast Sandwich

      English muffin, crispy hash brown, smoked paprika aioli, arugula, fried farm egg
      $8.00
    • Chicken Biscuit

      Southern fried chicken breast, jalapeño-honey butter, curry bread & butter pickles
      $12.00
    • Granola Bowl

      oats, nuts & seeds, pomegranate molasses, local Greek yogurt, seasonal fruit & berries Thai basil & mint
      $11.00
    • Steak & Eggs Hash

      $20.00
    • Cajun Waffle Iron Hash Browns

      waffle iron griddled hash browns covered in cajun crawfish cream gravy, fried egg, brown butter vinaigrette, green onion
      $18.00
    • Coffee Cake Pancakes

      $15.00
    • Big Fall Salad 2023

      miso-butternut squash puree, honey roasted spaghetti squash, romaine hearts & baby kale, candied walnut, pomegranate, crumbed chévre, shaved baby turnip, creamy tofu tart cherry miso dressing
      $20.00
    • HALF Fall Salad 2023

      miso-butternut squash puree, honey roasted spaghetti squash, romaine hearts & baby kale, candied walnut, pomegranate, crumbed chévre, shaved baby turnip, creamy tofu tart cherry miso dressing
      $13.00
  • SIDES + SWEETS Brunch

    • Cauliflower Tots

      with Better Half Beet Ketchup
      $8.00
    • French Fries

      with Heinz ketchup
      $5.00
    • Side Salad

      lettuces, radish & herbs, simple lemon vinaigrette
      $5.00
    • Chips & Queso

      solid chips, liquid cheese
      $8.00
    • Steak Loaded Queso

      with Better Half pastrami, smashed avocado, queso cotija, crema, pickled onion & beet powder 2 time award Austin Quesoff award winner!
      $12.00
    • Burnt Cheesecake Slice

      Basque-style cheesecake served with Better Half seasonal preserves
      $6.00
    • Cruller

      $5.00
    • Chocolate Chunk Banana Walnut Bread

      $4.00
    • Berry Kolache

      Blackberry preserves with streusel topping
      $6.00
    • Fresh Baked Chocolate Chunk Cookie

      Fresh baked, daily
      $4.00
    • New Orleans-Style Beignets

      $9.00
    • Xtra Chips

    • Fruit Cup

      $6.00
    • Capicola Kolache

      Capicola, Mozzarella Cheese & Everything Spice topping
      $6.00
    • Jalapeño Popper Kolache

      $6.00
    • Peach & Oat Streusel Kolache

      $6.00
    • Blueberry Muffin

      $5.00
  • Brunch Bevs

    • Mimosa

      $8.00
    • Bloody Mary

      it'll cure what ails ye
      $10.00
    • Modelo Michelada

      12oz Modelo Especial with our house michelada mix
      $8.00
    • CFT

      Coffee Fernet Thing cold brew, Fernet Branca Menta, Aztec chocolate bitters & fresh mint
      $12.00
    • Irish Coffee HOT

      $14.00
    • Waiting For Coffee

      $12.00
    • Aperol Spritz

      $12.00
    • Cold Brew Coffee (16oz)

      16 oz Better Half Cold Brew milk, milk alternatives & sweeteners available inside
      $5.00
    • Banana Bread Latte

      Espresso with milk of choice (default whole milk), toasted walnut and banana syrup with cinnamon.
      $6.00
  • CROSSOVER

    • Taiwanese Spicy Chicken Sandwich

      mala spiced crispy chicken breast, Szechuan & Japanese peppercorn, fresh zucchini noodle slaw, Thai basil green curry mayo, mint, crispy garlic
      $15.00
    • Big Fall Salad 2023

      miso-butternut squash puree, honey roasted spaghetti squash, romaine hearts & baby kale, candied walnut, pomegranate, crumbed chévre, shaved baby turnip, creamy tofu tart cherry miso dressing
      $20.00
    • HALF Fall Salad 2023

      miso-butternut squash puree, honey roasted spaghetti squash, romaine hearts & baby kale, candied walnut, pomegranate, crumbed chévre, shaved baby turnip, creamy tofu tart cherry miso dressing
      $13.00
    • Vermicelli Salad

      spring mix & rice noodles, pineapple "fish" sauce vinaigrette (vegan), cherry tomatoes, green beans, cucumbers, carrots, fried onions, herbs
      $16.00
    • Vermicelli Salad HALF

      spring mix & rice noodles, pineapple "fish" sauce vinaigrette (vegan), cherry tomatoes, green beans, cucumbers, carrots, fried onions, herbs
      $9.00
  • SIDES + SWEETS

    • Cauliflower Tots

      with Better Half Beet Ketchup
      $8.00
    • French Fries

      with Heinz ketchup
      $5.00
    • Side Salad

      lettuces, radish & herbs, simple lemon vinaigrette
      $5.00
    • Chips & Queso

      solid chips, liquid cheese
      $8.00
    • Steak Loaded Queso

      with Better Half pastrami, smashed avocado, queso cotija, crema, pickled onion & beet powder 2 time award Austin Quesoff award winner!
      $12.00
    • Burnt Cheesecake Slice

      Basque-style cheesecake served with Better Half seasonal preserves
      $6.00
    • Fresh Baked Chocolate Chunk Cookie

      Fresh baked, daily
      $4.00
    • Fruit Cup

      $6.00
    • Orange Bloosom Cruller

      $5.00
    • Xtra Chips

    • New Orleans-Style Beignets

      $9.00
    • Chocolate Chunk Banana Walnut Bread

      $4.00
  • TAMALES

    • 1 Pollo Tamale

      $3.00
    • 1 Chana Tamale

      $3.00
    • 1 Of Each Tamale

      $5.00
    • 2 Pollo Tamales

      $5.00
    • 2 Chana Tamales

      $5.00
  • Compostable Silverware?

    • Yep! I Need Silverware

    • Nope! I'm Good

  • Dinner

    • Burrata

      $19.00
    • Korean Braised Pork Shank Lettuce Wraps

      galbi marinated & braised bone-in Berkshire pork shank, Korean red dragon sauce, house green onion kimchi & ginger scallion sauce, gochujang pork jus glaze, butter lettuce, herbs, radishes & chilies (feeds 2-3)
      $30.00
    • Smoked Butter Chicken Crispy Rice

      $23.00
    • Beans & Greens

      $19.00
    • Big Fall Salad 2023

      miso-butternut squash puree, honey roasted spaghetti squash, romaine hearts & baby kale, candied walnut, pomegranate, crumbed chévre, shaved baby turnip, creamy tofu tart cherry miso dressing
      $20.00
    • HALF Fall Salad 2023

      miso-butternut squash puree, honey roasted spaghetti squash, romaine hearts & baby kale, candied walnut, pomegranate, crumbed chévre, shaved baby turnip, creamy tofu tart cherry miso dressing
      $13.00
    • Vermicelli Salad

      spring mix & rice noodles, pineapple "fish" sauce vinaigrette (vegan), cherry tomatoes, green beans, cucumbers, carrots, fried onions, herbs
      $16.00
    • Vermicelli Salad HALF

      spring mix & rice noodles, pineapple "fish" sauce vinaigrette (vegan), cherry tomatoes, green beans, cucumbers, carrots, fried onions, herbs
      $9.00
    • Taiwanese Spicy Chicken Sandwich

      mala spiced crispy chicken breast, Szechuan & Japanese peppercorn, fresh zucchini noodle slaw, Thai basil green curry mayo, mint, crispy garlic
      $15.00
    • BH Cheeseburger (To Go)

      K&C Ranch ground beef, Dijonnaise, American cheese, LTO (lettuce, tomato, onion)
      $12.00
    • BH Chicken Burger (To Go)

      house ground chicken patty (contains gluten), Duke’s mayo, Swiss, LTO (lettuce, tomato, onion) *chicken burger patty contains gluten
      $12.00
    • BH Veggie Burger (To Go)

      $12.00
  • Sides + Sweets

    • Cauliflower Tots

      with Better Half Beet Ketchup
      $8.00
    • French Fries

      with Heinz ketchup
      $5.00
    • Side Salad

      lettuces, radish & herbs, simple lemon vinaigrette
      $5.00
    • Chips & Queso

      solid chips, liquid cheese
      $8.00
    • Steak Loaded Queso

      with Better Half pastrami, smashed avocado, queso cotija, crema, pickled onion & beet powder 2 time award Austin Quesoff award winner!
      $12.00
    • Xtra Chips

    • Burnt Cheesecake Slice

      Basque-style cheesecake served with Better Half seasonal preserves
      $6.00
    • Fresh Baked Chocolate Chunk Cookie

      Fresh baked, daily
      $4.00
    • New Orleans-Style Beignets

      $9.00
  • Sides + Sweets NITE

    • Cauliflower Tots

      with Better Half Beet Ketchup
      $8.00
    • French Fries

      with Heinz ketchup
      $5.00
    • Side Salad

      lettuces, radish & herbs, simple lemon vinaigrette
      $5.00
    • Chips & Queso

      solid chips, liquid cheese
      $8.00
    • Steak Loaded Queso

      with Better Half pastrami, smashed avocado, queso cotija, crema, pickled onion & beet powder 2 time award Austin Quesoff award winner!
      $12.00
    • Burnt Cheesecake Slice

      Basque-style cheesecake served with Better Half seasonal preserves
      $6.00
    • Fresh Baked Chocolate Chunk Cookie

      Fresh baked, daily
      $4.00
    • New Orleans-Style Beignets

      $9.00
    • 1 Pollo Tamale

      $3.00
    • 1 Chana Tamale

      $3.00
  • Dinner NITE

    • Burrata

      $19.00
    • Korean Braised Pork Shank Lettuce Wraps

      galbi marinated & braised bone-in Berkshire pork shank, Korean red dragon sauce, house green onion kimchi & ginger scallion sauce, gochujang pork jus glaze, butter lettuce, herbs, radishes & chilies (feeds 2-3)
      $30.00
    • Smoked Butter Chicken Crispy Rice

      $23.00
    • Beans & Greens

      $19.00
    • Big Fall Salad 2023

      miso-butternut squash puree, honey roasted spaghetti squash, romaine hearts & baby kale, candied walnut, pomegranate, crumbed chévre, shaved baby turnip, creamy tofu tart cherry miso dressing
      $20.00
    • HALF Fall Salad 2023

      miso-butternut squash puree, honey roasted spaghetti squash, romaine hearts & baby kale, candied walnut, pomegranate, crumbed chévre, shaved baby turnip, creamy tofu tart cherry miso dressing
      $13.00
    • Vermicelli Salad

      spring mix & rice noodles, pineapple "fish" sauce vinaigrette (vegan), cherry tomatoes, green beans, cucumbers, carrots, fried onions, herbs
      $16.00
    • Vermicelli Salad HALF

      spring mix & rice noodles, pineapple "fish" sauce vinaigrette (vegan), cherry tomatoes, green beans, cucumbers, carrots, fried onions, herbs
      $9.00
    • Taiwanese Spicy Chicken Sandwich

      mala spiced crispy chicken breast, Szechuan & Japanese peppercorn, fresh zucchini noodle slaw, Thai basil green curry mayo, mint, crispy garlic
      $15.00
    • Better Western Burger

      $15.00
  • Shirts

    • Better Half Classic Skelly Tee

      $30.00
    • Cowboy Skelly's Tee - Hemp Green

      $30.00
    • Better Half Wishbone Tee

      $30.00
    • Cowboy Skelly's Long Sleeve - Green

      $20.00
    • Better Half Boneyard Hoodie

      Wishbone on the front, skelly's on the back
      $30.00
    • Honkytonk Amnesia 2023 Tee

      Honkytonk Amnesia 2023 tee shirt
      $25.00
    • Summer Nights Tee

      $35.00
    • Never Been Better Cropped Tank - Black

      wishbone on the back
      $25.00
    • Can't Hurt Cropped Tank - Olive

      $25.00
    • Circle Skelly Logo Cropped Tank - Mustard Yellow

      $25.00
    • 420 Zee's Wiener System Pocket Tee

      $30.00
    • Camo Doggo Tee

      $25.00
    • Half It Your Way Tee

      $25.00
    • Better Western Long Sleeve Tee

      Comfort Colors long sleeve
      $32.00
  • Hats

    • NEVER BEEN BETTER - Olive & Pink Summer Hat

      Ripstop nylon, quick dry
      $30.00
    • NEVER BEEN BETTER - Pink Dad Hat

      $30.00
    • NEVER BEEN BETTER - Black Summer Hat

      Embroidered on Ripstop Poly (quick-dry) - with Better Half wishbone detail on side
      $30.00
    • Broken Heart Or Bucket Hat?

      $35.00
  • Bandanas, Sunglasses, Stickers & Totes

    • Honky Tonk Bumpersticker 2023

      $3.00
    • LIVE A LITTLE Sunglasses

      $9.00
    • Navy Blue BANDANA

      Navy with gold ink only
      $7.00
    • Athletic Gold BANDANA

      Gold with red ink only.
      $7.00
    • Cocoa & Pink BANDANA

      Navy with gold ink only
      $7.00
    • Black & White BANDANA

      Gold with red ink only.
      $7.00
    • BH Skelly's Tote Bag

      $15.00
    • Better Half Patch

      $5.00
    • Skelly Sticker

      $1.00
    • Wishbone Sticker

      $1.00
  • Glassware, Mugs & Koozies

    • BH Wine Glass

      $8.00
    • Better Half Diner Mug

      $10.00
    • Wishbone Koozie

      $3.00
    • CAMP MUGS

      $8.00
  • Non Alcoholic Drinks

    • Cold Brew Coffee (16oz)

      16 oz Better Half Cold Brew milk, milk alternatives & sweeteners available inside
      $5.00
    • Banana Bread Latte

      Espresso with milk of choice (default whole milk), toasted walnut and banana syrup with cinnamon.
      $6.00
    • Rosemary Lavender Lemonade (16oz)

      House made rosemary lavender lemonade
      $5.00
    • Iced Tea (16oz)

      $3.50
    • Rambler Sparkling Water (12oz Can)

      $2.50
    • Maine Root Ginger Beer (12oz Bottle)

      $3.00
    • Coke (12oz Can)

      $2.50
    • Diet Coke (12oz Can)

      $2.50
    • Dr. Pepper (12oz Can)

      $2.50
    • Apple Juice

      $2.50

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Menu Gallery

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  • Menu 5
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