"Love this new place in South Austin. So much space and seating with a couple of food options and a bar/coffee bar. The food at Dee Dee was exceptional. Was there on a Saturday night and it was busy, the drinks situation was fine. Line moved moderately quickly. Food was very easy, ordered online and really didn’t need to stand in line at all. For as busy as they were they seemed to have a good grasp of their processes. The only issue is the parking. We tried to park in the lot but quickly exited and parked at Lowe’s across the street (Brodie lane). Quick walk on a beautiful night… Came back for coffee and I think the main problem isn’t the business, it’s people not having any patience for each other. There were parking spots but you had to be patient and maybe wait for a car or two to leave. Even still, people were honking and being rude."

"I read this place was pretty popular, so we got here when it opened at 10:00 a.m. on New Year's Day- my three kids, husband, and I. There was already a decent number of parking spaces filled right as it opened. We kind of explored the place first before ordering anything so there was already a line inside by like 10:20/30 or so for drinks, but it only took about 5 minutes and my Toasted Sesame Peppermint Oatmilk Latte came out within 2 minutes and was delicious. We then ordered at Veracruz- 3 Bacon, Egg, & Cheese Tacos, a Fish Taco on a corn tortilla, and an Al Pastor Taco with egg added on a flour tortilla. The pork was a little dry, but everything else was good... unfortunately we ordered around 10:40 and it did not come out until 11:15, which is about a 35 minute wait. When I went to pick the food up, though, there was a sign saying wait times were now 45-55 minutes so I'm glad I beat the bigger rush. The setting is beautiful, with a little clear creek/water feature and bridge, lots of native plants, a natural playscape area for the kids, fire pit, different types of seating, and a sophisticated & cozy indoor cafe area. I bet everything will look even prettier and more green in the spring! The people who work there are very nice and answered any questions I had. There are two places not opened yet- one is DeeDee which I think is supposed to be Thai food, and the other doesn't have sign yet. Lucky for my wallet, we don't live anywhere close to Leona (we're up in Cedar Park) otherwise this would definitely be on our hangout spot list!"

"First time at Leona Botanical Café and we loved it. Parking was packed when we arrived, but after one loop we lucked out with a good spot. The space itself is beautiful, very open, relaxed, and thoughtfully laid out. They had two food options the night we went (Tex-Mex and Thai), which was a nice variety. We came mainly for drinks and were pleasantly surprised by the prices. I ordered a Negroni for $14 and it was strong, smoky, and well-made exactly how it should be. The atmosphere really stood out. It was the perfect night weather-wise, not too hot, and they had heaters for cooler nights plus fans for warmer ones. The main area feels airy and spacious. There’s also a kids’ play area with lots of kids running around, and it’s pet-friendly, which is a huge plus. Great location for the south just wish we had one up north too. Will definitely be back"

"This is 5 acres of an absolute oasis! There's lush gardens, wildflowers, a waterfall, a playground for the kiddos and it’s dog friendly. The landscaping is stunning and the layout was well planned out. And they have delicious food options including Veracruz tacos, with the best migas in town, plus Dee Dee's thai food, and pastries in the cafe. The downside is parking- while they have a parking lot, it does tend to get pretty packed during peak hours. I would recommend going early in the morning or during off peak hours. The coffee beverages in the café is not the best and are overpriced in my opinion."

"Visited today during their soft opening. Lines were longer but that’s to be expected. Staff was super friendly and accommodating. My favorite part is that there’s a good amount of parking, and even with the parking lot full there is PLENTY of seating around. The grounds feature some great shaded spots, a covered pavilion, a kids climbing area towards the back, plenty of restrooms and several food options. Right now I think just Vera Cruz is open for breakfast. Dee Dee did open for lunch when I’m there. I’d recommend coming with a group so you can divide and conquer between the coffee line and food line. Will definitely be back!"