Late Night Food in Austin, Served Until 2 AM
When the rest of the city winds down, our kitchen and hookah lounge keep going. Halal Mediterranean plates, hand-wrapped shawarma, and premium hookah — late into the night, every weekend.
504 W Oltorf St, Austin, TX 78704 · Open until 2:00 AM Fri & Sat · Until midnight Sun–Thu
A Late-Night Table Worth Staying Out For
Finding real late night food in Austin — not a drive-thru, not a gas station snack — is harder than it should be. Mezze Cafe is the answer for South Austin: a family-owned Mediterranean grill and hookah lounge on West Oltorf Street, serving fresh, halal food until 2:00 AM every Friday and Saturday and midnight Sunday through Thursday.
Whether you're leaving a show downtown, wrapping up a late shift, or just not ready for the night to end, you'll find a warm table, a full menu, and the glow of Moroccan lanterns waiting for you — minutes from South Congress and downtown.
What We Serve Late
Our full Mediterranean menu stays available late — these are the plates Austin comes back for after dark.
Chicken Shawarma Plate
$18.99Marinated chicken shawarma with rice, salad, hummus, and warm pita.
Beef Shawarma Sandwich
$13.99Tender marinated beef, parsley, onions, pickles, and creamy tahini.
Kafta Kabob Plate
$19.99Grilled spiced beef and lamb skewers with rice, salad, hummus, and pita.
Hummus Dip
$7.49Silky chickpea and tahini dip finished with extra virgin olive oil.
Falafel (4 pcs)
$6.99Crispy, golden vegan patties with our signature tahini sauce.
Knafeh
$8.99Warm cheese pastry in rose syrup with crushed pistachios — praised for its crunch in the Austin Chronicle.
Explore the full menu on our menu page.
Dinner, Dessert, and a Bowl Under the Lights
The evening doesn't have to end with the check. Our 21+ hookah lounge — indoors and out on the string-lit patio — keeps the conversation going until closing time. Premium shisha starts at $17.99 for a regular bowl, one hookah comfortably serves 2–3 guests, and the full food menu comes to your lounge table.
- Open until 2:00 AM every Friday & Saturday
- Seven house-crafted signature mixes, plus regular and exotic flavors
- Full Mediterranean menu served in the lounge
- Sunday–Thursday until midnight
When We're Open
Open until 2:00 AM every Friday & Saturday
Late-Night Questions, Answered
Where can I get late night food in Austin?
Mezze Cafe serves its full Mediterranean menu late at 504 W Oltorf St, Austin, TX 78704 in South Austin — until 2:00 AM every Friday and Saturday and midnight Sunday through Thursday.
Can I order food in the hookah lounge late at night?
Yes. Our full Mediterranean menu is available in the hookah lounge during all open hours — from mezze platters and shawarma to our famous knafeh.
Do you offer late-night takeout?
Yes. Call +1 512-580-1300 to place a pickup order and we'll have it ready when you arrive.
Is the hookah lounge open late too?
Yes — the 21+ hookah lounge follows our restaurant hours, so you can pair a premium bowl with dinner until 2:00 AM on Friday and Saturday nights.
Do I need a reservation for late-night visits?
Walk-ins are always welcome. On Friday and Saturday nights we recommend reserving ahead, as late-night tables fill quickly.
Hungry Late? We're Open.
Reserve a table for tonight, browse the full menu, or call ahead for pickup — we'll take care of the rest.