The team behind Justine's Brasserie is opening a Parisian-style cafe inside the Blanton Museum of Art, with a bakery counter by day and weekend brunch and Saturday dinner when the museum stays open late. Interiors are by Joel Mozersky, with a patio facing Ellsworth Kelly's Austin and the Capitol.
Timeline
In BuildOct 10, 2026Timing now late 2026, date to be confirmed, per the Blanton's cafe page (updated Oct 10). Earlier wording was fall 2026.
blantonmuseum.org In BuildOct 21, 2026Blanton confirms late 2026 opening, date to be confirmed
blantonmuseum.org Expected openingLate 2026
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