4204 Menchaca Rd, Austin, TX 78704, USA Get directions
Tucked along South Austin's Menchaca Road, Shortwave Diner serves American comfort fare across a split schedule, opening for breakfast and lunch before closing the gap and returning for dinner. It's the kind of neighborhood spot where you can settle in for morning eggs or an evening plate, depending on when the craving hits.
Monday
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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Austin
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Austin
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