We make honest food from scratch, prepared well, using quality ingredients. In the morning we pour Counter Culture coffee. At happy hour we stir no-fuss cocktails. Enjoy avocado toast with poached eggs for breakfast, a kale Caesar salad at lunch or a classic burger for dinner. You know this menu. Tall windows, natural light, sturdy chairs, plenty of shade.
Let us bring the celebration to you! Whatever the occasion, our experienced team will be delighted to work with you to create a memorable celebration. For more casual gatherings, we are also pleased to offer drop-off catering services. Forthright's intimate space offers the perfect setting for any event, from rehearsal dinners to networking receptions.
Let us bring the celebration to you! Whatever the occasion, our experienced team will be delighted to work with you to create a memorable celebration. For more casual gatherings, we are also pleased to offer drop-off catering services. Forthright's intimate space offers the perfect setting for any event, from rehearsal dinners to networking receptions.
Reviews (20)
Nathan L.
Jan 29, 2022
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Joe V.
Jan 03, 2022
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Sat at bar and enjoyed watching the bartender Annalee curate these amazing brunch cocktails. Her recommendations were spot on as we enjoyed the Mushroom Toast/
light spring Salad (so savory and light) and the Pork Belly Chilaquiles ( wonderful flavor / not fatty like most pork belly entrees. Great friendly service - only suggestion is food needs to be piping hot from the kitchen. My counter mate ordered the same item and his was lukewarm as well. Otherwise , so delicious and highly recommended. Parking outside limited , but garage available across street
light spring Salad (so savory and light) and the Pork Belly Chilaquiles ( wonderful flavor / not fatty like most pork belly entrees. Great friendly service - only suggestion is food needs to be piping hot from the kitchen. My counter mate ordered the same item and his was lukewarm as well. Otherwise , so delicious and highly recommended. Parking outside limited , but garage available across street
Sarah M.
Dec 17, 2021
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Listen, I love the food. This is all about the rest. This place used to be my go-to quick stop for a coffee in the morning. You would walk in and a line would move down the back counter and made things quick and easy. Now there's a strange pretentiousness about the place when you walk in. You can't order at the counter anymore, and you get the impression that you're not welcome unless you're sitting down. The hostess takes a to-go order and then you wait around strangely.
The place needs to realize that they aren't a 5 star restaurant, and there are busy people in Austin
The place needs to realize that they aren't a 5 star restaurant, and there are busy people in Austin
Amy K.
Nov 27, 2021
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OMG!!!!!! This food was!!! The chef is the best I've seen and the service was fantastic!!! I had the Roasted Apple Salad and a Golden Milk Latte. The salad had the most delightful lavender fennel vinaigrette! The latte was so good I got a Spiced Lavender Chai to go. So delicious!!! Don't go anywhere else unless you've tried this first!!!
Annalee took such good care of me and had the best recommendations!!! That being said, everyone was delightful! Thank you!!!
I almost forgot...I got a side of hash browns and they were fabulous!!!
Annalee took such good care of me and had the best recommendations!!! That being said, everyone was delightful! Thank you!!!
I almost forgot...I got a side of hash browns and they were fabulous!!!
Tracey Z.
Nov 25, 2021
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Very crowded little restaurant in a lobby.
The tables are quite cramped and close together.
When we went at lunch, we had to wait about 20 minutes to be seated.
It took a while for our server to help us given it was quite busy.
I got the Wild Mushroom Toast which was pretty good. Very flavorful and very filling. The poached eggs on top were yolky and the mushrooms soft and chewy. The bread was also quite soft.
They were out of pork belly :(
The tables are quite cramped and close together.
When we went at lunch, we had to wait about 20 minutes to be seated.
It took a while for our server to help us given it was quite busy.
I got the Wild Mushroom Toast which was pretty good. Very flavorful and very filling. The poached eggs on top were yolky and the mushrooms soft and chewy. The bread was also quite soft.
They were out of pork belly :(
Danny B.
Nov 24, 2021
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Here's a review I never thought I'd be leaving. It's too bad too because the food was delicious and the service was decent, but the receipt shows an error I couldn't ignore. The items don't add up to the claimed subtotal. Anyone who knows about computers knows they don't mess up arithmetic. It's the most essential instruction in the CPU. Anyone who REALLY knows about computers knows this also isn't the result of a bit switching or shifting by a stray particle because no single place along that binary number would account for a difference of 3. If I'm
Jacqueline H.
Nov 02, 2021
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WOW! We loved brunch here. There was no wait for two at peak brunch time which we were excited about. We sat inside which was filled with natural light and had a nice seat next to a window.
Loved the mimosa options, love when restaurants offer multiple juice options! The meals were also delicious and our server was super attentive. Our glasses were dirty when we first sat down at the table, but the waiter was quick to bring out clean new ones once we mentioned it!
Just be careful where you park -- ended up in the parking garage next door which is associated with the hotel, and had to pay $50
Loved the mimosa options, love when restaurants offer multiple juice options! The meals were also delicious and our server was super attentive. Our glasses were dirty when we first sat down at the table, but the waiter was quick to bring out clean new ones once we mentioned it!
Just be careful where you park -- ended up in the parking garage next door which is associated with the hotel, and had to pay $50
Indiana J.
Oct 26, 2021
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Enjoyed my meal here. Mimosa was tasty. They have different flavors to choose from. The bread pudding of the day was pumpkin cream cheese and it was the highlight of my meal. My friend got their Pecan milk with her coffee and said it wasn't anything special. Also they upcharge when you make changes fyi. It wasn't a big deal but weren't told in advance.
Tracy N.
Oct 19, 2021
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Amazing! This place was a little hard to find, it's connected to a convention center/hotel looking building. Had no problem finding parking since there was a parking lot.
Vanilla latte was like any of your other ones. But the golden milk latte with a couple espresso shots is SO good! Not too strong and just the right amount of coffee and flavor.
Mushroom toast was divine - it was seasoned really well and so tasty. The pork belly Benedict was good! I would try something else next time - the pork was seasoned very well but kind of hard to cut.
Gonna definitely come again!
Vanilla latte was like any of your other ones. But the golden milk latte with a couple espresso shots is SO good! Not too strong and just the right amount of coffee and flavor.
Mushroom toast was divine - it was seasoned really well and so tasty. The pork belly Benedict was good! I would try something else next time - the pork was seasoned very well but kind of hard to cut.
Gonna definitely come again!
Kelly L.
Oct 03, 2021
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Wanted to go to a cute brunch place and pretty happy with this spot!
we did make a reservation (there's a $5 fee per person but it does go towards the bill) and parked in the garage ($7/30min). unfortunately, the restaurant no longer validates.
we both ordered the milk & honey (an espresso drink) and it was good! it wasn't super mind blowing but went great with our meal.
I got the pork belly eggs benedict and my friend got the mushroom toast. the poached eggs were perfect and everything tasted divine. the portion size was perfect!
our server (brendan?) was fantastic. super
we did make a reservation (there's a $5 fee per person but it does go towards the bill) and parked in the garage ($7/30min). unfortunately, the restaurant no longer validates.
we both ordered the milk & honey (an espresso drink) and it was good! it wasn't super mind blowing but went great with our meal.
I got the pork belly eggs benedict and my friend got the mushroom toast. the poached eggs were perfect and everything tasted divine. the portion size was perfect!
our server (brendan?) was fantastic. super
Marie L.
Oct 03, 2021
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Absolutely fantastic spot for coffee, breakfast, or lunch! I brought my laptop and worked remote here on the breezy outdoor patio. The "milk and honey" latte was sublime, and the chia pudding was such a wholesome and tasty breakfast. I also saw chicken and waffles passing by - that will be the next menu item to try! Definitely recommend this cafe for a relaxing atmosphere and beautifully done brunch food and beverages.
Xiao Z.
Sep 27, 2021
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The location doesn't have enough parking, and you need to find a parking spot downtown nearby, which was quite confusing. Tried avocado toast and crispy pork belly egg Benedict. The avocado toast was a bit bland, under seasoned. The crispy pork belly was much better, the hollandaise sauce was a bit overwhelming.
Michaela A.
Sep 17, 2021
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Enjoyed a lovely girl's brunch for 3 on Sunday, Labor Day weekend.
I'm so glad we had a reservation, or it seems we would have been waiting hours, if let in at all. We paid $20 to reserve, which went toward our bill.
The atmosphere wasn't that of a cozy brunch spot as I had hoped, but felt a bit tight and the service rushed. The tables were situated close together; I understand the need to fit more guests inside at a time, however. I just wasn't sold on the ambiance overall.
I opted for the chicken and waffles, which didn't disappoint. The chicken had much of those golden
I'm so glad we had a reservation, or it seems we would have been waiting hours, if let in at all. We paid $20 to reserve, which went toward our bill.
The atmosphere wasn't that of a cozy brunch spot as I had hoped, but felt a bit tight and the service rushed. The tables were situated close together; I understand the need to fit more guests inside at a time, however. I just wasn't sold on the ambiance overall.
I opted for the chicken and waffles, which didn't disappoint. The chicken had much of those golden
Melanie K.
Sep 12, 2021
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Just like most downtown restaurant there is normally on hour and a half wait. They have a small parking lot or a pay garage is available. It was 21 dollars to park for two hours. Our seating time was less than an hour. Staff comes around to take drink orders while you wait. We were able to sit outside. I had the avocado toast. My eggs were cold and the bread was so hard it was hard to cut with the knife. I understand they want a hearty bread that cans stand up to the avocado spread but it was just to hard to eat. My friend got the egg hash and she quite enjoyed it. Friendly staff great place to
Monica Z.
Sep 09, 2021
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Ashlee R.
Aug 01, 2021
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I'm sure if you came on a less crazy day, or a pre-covid weekend when Everyone wasn't desperate to get out of their house, the experience would be better.
However I don't live here to give them another chance so I can only base off what I saw and experienced.
Overall, wouldn't come again. Most of the staff worked hard, but they seemed understaffed and a select few made time to chat up tables they weren't helping while others searched for our waiter helping out everyone else's customers and forgetting our requests.
If it was staff alone it would be a higher rating
However I don't live here to give them another chance so I can only base off what I saw and experienced.
Overall, wouldn't come again. Most of the staff worked hard, but they seemed understaffed and a select few made time to chat up tables they weren't helping while others searched for our waiter helping out everyone else's customers and forgetting our requests.
If it was staff alone it would be a higher rating
Deborah L.
Apr 25, 2021
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Forth right! Not to be confused with fort night. :)
We came here for Saturday brunch and the wait was only 30 minutes. Coffee is sourced by Counter Culture. Nice atmosphere. Great food made to order. Every ingredient tasted fresh and well seasoned. We especially loved the $8 chicken biscuit with sunny side up egg. I couldn't resist the buttery blueberry compote waffles. We devoured it in seconds.
Tip:
- Park in the San Jacinto complex (free)
-enjoy a stroll along the lake next to Four seasons if you can!
We came here for Saturday brunch and the wait was only 30 minutes. Coffee is sourced by Counter Culture. Nice atmosphere. Great food made to order. Every ingredient tasted fresh and well seasoned. We especially loved the $8 chicken biscuit with sunny side up egg. I couldn't resist the buttery blueberry compote waffles. We devoured it in seconds.
Tip:
- Park in the San Jacinto complex (free)
-enjoy a stroll along the lake next to Four seasons if you can!
Diana S.
Apr 12, 2021
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Ummm yes. If you couldn't tell by the sheer number of pictures I posted, this place is one of my faves for brunch.
Let the pictures speak for themselves.
Actually let me highlight a few of my top 2021 draft picks:
- Forthright Benedict
- Avocado Toast
- Cinnamon Roll
- Pork Belly Hash (bf swears by this one)
- Forthright Matcha
Let the pictures speak for themselves.
Actually let me highlight a few of my top 2021 draft picks:
- Forthright Benedict
- Avocado Toast
- Cinnamon Roll
- Pork Belly Hash (bf swears by this one)
- Forthright Matcha
Cher Y.
Apr 05, 2021
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A small tidy cozy place.
We liked all dishes we ordered particular The mushroom toast! The chicken & waffle was good too. Not just a couple of chicken fingers lying in top of waffle but lightly battered with the stored made mild spices and thinner cut which we preferred.
The service was as good as the food. Waitresses had smiles and giggles at all time.
We liked all dishes we ordered particular The mushroom toast! The chicken & waffle was good too. Not just a couple of chicken fingers lying in top of waffle but lightly battered with the stored made mild spices and thinner cut which we preferred.
The service was as good as the food. Waitresses had smiles and giggles at all time.
Raychel R.
Feb 20, 2021
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Cute cafe spot! Make sure you make reservations as it's pretty small and easily fills up in the morning. We ordered the coconut chia seed pudding, wild mushroom toast, and their yummy milk and honey lattes.
Coconut Chia Seed Pudding: A light bowl of black chia seeds, syrup, coconut milk, granola, honey, and berries. It was a nice, healthy option to start our day.
Wild Mushroom Toast: Full of mushrooms!! Almost too many mushrooms. But is there really such a thing? Lol. The poached egg on top mixed with the mushrooms really brought this toast full circle. I would get it again!
Milk and Honey
Coconut Chia Seed Pudding: A light bowl of black chia seeds, syrup, coconut milk, granola, honey, and berries. It was a nice, healthy option to start our day.
Wild Mushroom Toast: Full of mushrooms!! Almost too many mushrooms. But is there really such a thing? Lol. The poached egg on top mixed with the mushrooms really brought this toast full circle. I would get it again!
Milk and Honey
