Little Banger's on Rainey

Little Banger's is back at Banger's Sausage House and Beer Garden on Saturday, October 17, for another morning of breakfast tacos and kids' entertainment on Rainey Street. It's a family gathering geared toward the little ones—kids ages 1 to 9—so if you've got a toddler or a primary-schooler, this is one of those easier Saturday mornings where you can actually sit down and eat while they're occupied.

Banger's is a downtown Austin staple, a rustic red cottage in the middle of the Rainey Street district. It's known for house-made sausages, big beers, and a dog-friendly atmosphere that carries through the whole place. The menu runs from traditional to vegetarian to exotic—alligator boudin and currywurst are on there—and the bar pours more than 100 craft brews on tap, including the Manmosa, a giant glass filled with a whole bottle of champagne topped with orange juice. You can take a table inside or head out to the tree-shaded beer garden with its picnic tables and strings of lights. There's even a playpen where you can leave your dog while you eat.

On Sunday mornings, the sprawling patio fills up with live brass and bluegrass, a scene the city frames as recovery brunch for those coming off ACL Fest and late nights on Rainey Street. Little Banger's puts a similar energy into Saturday mornings, though the focus shifts to the kids. It's breakfast tacos and entertainment for the 1-to-9 crowd, so you can get your morning meal in while the little ones have something to do. If you're looking for a low-stress way to spend a Saturday morning with the family, this is a good bet. It's at Banger's on Rainey Street, Saturday, October 17.