For the better part of the 20th century the area was home to thriving businesses. Located just one mile from Downtown Austin with views of the State Capitol, Juniper and Olive streets are situated in the heart of a historic neighborhood that housed one of Austin’s first African American communities, as well as numerous immigrants from all over the world. The project was intended to restore ten historic homes and add eight new construction houses on scattered lots that are designed to blend well with the neighborhood. Cappuccino wasn't frothed correctly, and the shot wasn't pulled properly making it taste pretty gross.The Juniper-Olive Historic District is an 18-unit, affordable housing development on two city blocks in Central East Austin. The bad: 'Little Lettuce' was not as good as it is for dinner, more on the soggy side. Pancake was really good, crispy on the outside yet tall and fluffy on the inside. Focaccia was on-point as it is for dinner. The cruller was delicious (until it was drenched in coffee). The good: The eggs were well-cooked for each person's preference. The brunch food itself was pretty good, although there were some lowlights: The waiter also ws unfamiliar with the menu, and completely misguided our orders (or at least what arrived was very different than what was described) No apology was made, and we kind of laughed it off awkwardly as to not allow it to ruin our brunch. We waived the waiter down to refill our drip coffee and they spilled coffee all over the table, food, and some of us.

Drip coffee was not refilled at the table, and water glasses were left empty for most of our brunch.

Staff was kind of rude when we asked for this, and rude when they brought the cup back over. We (kindly) asked for it to be re-heated and they brought back another lukewarm cup. Service was kind of rude / condescending, especially (and unfortunately) to some of the first-timers in our party. We've always come for dinner and this was our first experience doing their brunch, and what a huge disappointment it was. We've been to Juniper a few times and it is (was?) our go-to for a nice dinner in Austin that isn't really at 'splurge' prices.

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