Dining
BY KAROLINE PFEIL
Many of MorninGlory’s dishes are gluten-free, vegan or nut-free.
Co-owners Chelsea and Evan Richardson were rst inspired to create MorninGlory in 2018.
PHOTOS COURTESY MORNINGLORY
MorninGlory o ers health-focused brunch options
The MorninGlory location in Lakeway opened in 2023.
MorninGlory, a brunch and co ee spot in Lake- way, opened to the public in July 2023. Located o Lohmans Crossing, the business o ers breakfast options like wa es and smoothie bowls, as well as co ee and lunch options like wraps and salads. The background Plans for MorninGlory rst took root when co-owners Chelsea and Evan Richardson took a trip to Utah in 2018. They met a married couple who managed a restaurant and became interested in starting up their own business in Austin. As plans developed, the couple became increas- ingly invested in food and co ee, with Chelsea Richardson now describing herself as a “co ee connoisseur.” Though they reside in Dripping Springs cur- rently, the Richardsons noticed a need for more healthy brunch o erings in their former home city, Lakeway, and decided to open MorninGlory there. What they o er MorninGlory’s ingredients are sourced locally wherever possible, Chelsea Richardson said, and healthy substitutes like greek yogurt or cottage cheese are often implemented into recipes. “Most of the time, people have no idea,” Chelsea Richardson said. “They don’t know that they’re even eating healthy food. They’re like, ‘It’s so good, it’s beautiful, it’s pretty,’ but it’s actually really good for you.”
Chelsea Richardson said her niece, who is allergic to a wide variety of foods, inspired the restaurant to focus on providing a more inclusive menu. Those with dietary restrictions will nd several options on the menu, catering to vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free and nut-free diets. Breakfast options include savory selections like breakfast tacos and a pulled pork Benedict. For sweeter avors, churro French toast, breakfast panna cotta and smoothie bowls are available. For lunch, o erings include poke bowls, wraps and salads. A selection of co ee options are also available, including lattes and drip co ee. As for her favorite dish, Chelsea Richardson pointed to the chicken and wa es. “There’s a couple of things that we’re like, this is a go-to,” Chelsea Richardson said. “The French toast, the chicken and wa es, the panna cotta, that’s going to be in the middle of our table.” What’s next? In April, a new patio will open at MorninGlory—a recent project that will provide a shaded outdoor space for customers to enjoy their food. As far as what lies ahead for the business, two new locations are in the works. The second MorninGlory location will open at a location not yet announced in the Hill Country, ideally within the next year, Chelsea Richardson said. The third location has not been announced but is planned to open the year following.
MorninGlory o ers a variety of brunch options, such as chicken and wa es and French toast.
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