Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Bufalina Pizza
2215 E Cesar Chavez StNeopolitan style pizza
Cenote
1010 E Cesar Chavez StGreat coffee shop, outdoor seating available
Detroit style pizza with a buttery crust! Food trailer at Violet Crown Bar
372 locals recommend
Via 313 Pizza
10106 W 6th StDetroit style pizza with a buttery crust! Food trailer at Violet Crown Bar
Counter Culture
2908 E Cesar Chavez StVegan friendly cafe
Mr. Natural
1901 E Cesar Chavez StVegetarian and Vegan friendly eats
My ultimate favorite Mexican breakfast place in the world!!!
86 locals recommend
Joe’s Bakery & Coffee Shop
2305 E 7th StMy ultimate favorite Mexican breakfast place in the world!!!
Amys Ice Creams
1301 S Congress AveAnother Austin institution for ice cream!
Awesome selection of East and West coast oysters! nice outdoor seating available
398 locals recommend
Perla's
1400 S Congress AveAwesome selection of East and West coast oysters! nice outdoor seating available
Declared by Bon Appetit magazine as the #1 BBQ in the US. Be prepared to wait 3+ hours!
919 locals recommend
Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th StDeclared by Bon Appetit magazine as the #1 BBQ in the US. Be prepared to wait 3+ hours!
Capital City Bakery
2211 E Cesar Chavez StHighly rated all vegan bakery
JuiceLand
1625 Barton Springs RdFresh outdoor juice bar, smoothies, and light foods
Veracruz All Natural Food Truck
2505 Webberville RoadBest Migas Tacos! I really mean it!
Via 313 Pizza - Rainey Street
96 Rainey StPizza Trailer - awesome Detoit style pizza
John Mueller Meat Co
2500 E 6th St Food trailer - another Franklin bbq rival
Launderette
2115 Holly StDelicious food and cocktails
Charming bungalow offering vintage clothing, home goods & gourmet food & drinks in different rooms.
45 locals recommend
Friends & Neighbors
2614 East Cesar Chavez StreetCharming bungalow offering vintage clothing, home goods & gourmet food & drinks in different rooms.
Rustic-cool cafe in a butcher shop serving meat-centric farm-to-table American fare, beer & wine.
151 locals recommend
Salt & Time
1912 E 7th StRustic-cool cafe in a butcher shop serving meat-centric farm-to-table American fare, beer & wine.
Cafe serving natural, organic & generally locally sourced fare with breakfast served all day. Open 7:30am-4:00p
395 locals recommend
East 6th Street
East 6th StreetCafe serving natural, organic & generally locally sourced fare with breakfast served all day. Open 7:30am-4:00p
Vintage Heart Coffee
1405 East 7th StreetCoffee fix
Buenos Aires Café
1201 E 6th StArgentinian fare
Mongers
4119 Guadalupe StreetSeafood restaurant
SPUN Ice Cream
1912 E 7th StDelicious ice creams. In Vegan flavors too!
El Chilito
2219 Manor RdTacos Taco Tacos!
Blue Dahlia Bistro
1115 E 11th StCute French cafe
Cuvee Coffee Bar
2000 E 6th StDelicious coffee; Nitro brewed coffee
Drinks & Nightlife
Justine's
4710 E 5th StHip French dining, outdoor seating available
Modern biergarten -- serves sausages, pretzels, cheeses. Bakery is located upstairs. Ping Pong is also available!
358 locals recommend
Easy Tiger
1501 E 7th StModern biergarten -- serves sausages, pretzels, cheeses. Bakery is located upstairs. Ping Pong is also available!
Casual bar with outdoor seating that serves tasty bites
244 locals recommend
Yellow Jacket Social Club
1704 E 5th StCasual bar with outdoor seating that serves tasty bites
A whole slew of mostly bars housed in renovated old craftsman style homes; Food trucks available too!
793 locals recommend
Rainey Street
Rainey StreetA whole slew of mostly bars housed in renovated old craftsman style homes; Food trucks available too!
Weather Up
1808 E Cesar Chavez St"Speakeasy" serving fancy cocktails, outdoor seating available
Gourmet sandwiches and tons of local beers on tap. Outdoor seating available
193 locals recommend
Gourmands
2316 Webberville RdGourmet sandwiches and tons of local beers on tap. Outdoor seating available
Takoba
1411 E 7th StCool place for Mexican food and margaritas. Outdoor seating available
The Continental Gallery
1313 S Congress AveLive music every night. An Austin institution!
One of Austin's many breweries! My favorite beer of theirs is the Peacemaker
112 locals recommend
Hops & Grain Brewing
507 Calles StOne of Austin's many breweries! My favorite beer of theirs is the Peacemaker
Hops & Grain Brewing
507 Calles StGet yourself some tasty local brew!
Eclectic indie bands & a dance floor in a happening, compact dive with 2 bars & lots of beer.
99 locals recommend
Historic Scoot Inn
1308 E 4th StEclectic indie bands & a dance floor in a happening, compact dive with 2 bars & lots of beer.
Drinks Lounge
2001 E Cesar Chavez StDive bar with outdoor seating
The White Horse
500 Comal StDive bar with great live music and dancing. One of my favs
Ah Sing Den
1100 E 6th StCocktails!
Shangri-La
1016 E 6th StLarge outdoor patio
Whisler's
1816 E 6th StCocktail bar and patio
Stay Gold
1910 E Cesar Chavez StGreat new bar & patio
Craftsman
2000 E Cesar Chavez StCocktails and Beer
Shopping
Coco Coquette
2109 E Cesar Chavez StFun wig shop and vintage clothes
Super fun store to spend time looking at old "uncommon" objects. Every nook and cranny is jam packed with neat things.
194 locals recommend
Uncommon Objects
1602 Fort View RdSuper fun store to spend time looking at old "uncommon" objects. Every nook and cranny is jam packed with neat things.
Allens Boots
1522 S Congress AveVery extensive cowboy boots selection and western wear
Helm Boots
1200 E 11th StFancy understated boots for men and women. $$$
Great place to find succulents and the perfect container to go with it.
31 locals recommend
East Austin Succulents
801 Tillery StGreat place to find succulents and the perfect container to go with it.
Entertainment & Activities
ACL Live
310 W Willie Nelson BlvdAustin City Limits tapings are performed live here
Parks & Nature
Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs RdBarton Springs Pool is located here!
Everything Else
Small yet cool art gallery housed in large industrial building with other businesses.
6 locals recommend
MASS Gallery
705 Gunter StSmall yet cool art gallery housed in large industrial building with other businesses.
The Contemporary Austin - Jones Center
700 Congress AveContemporary art museum
Great mix of old and contemporary art housed in a lovely building. Located on the south side of the University of Texas campus
644 locals recommend
The Blanton Museum of Art
200 East Martin Luther King Junior BoulevardGreat mix of old and contemporary art housed in a lovely building. Located on the south side of the University of Texas campus
Really lovely gallery space with rotating exhibits. One of my favorites to visit.
127 locals recommend
Harry Ransom Center
300 W 21st StReally lovely gallery space with rotating exhibits. One of my favorites to visit.
H-E-B
5808 Burnet RdGrocery Store
H-E-B plus!
2508 E Riverside DrGrocery Store
CVS
2101 S Lamar BlvdDrugstore
Frank's Coin Laundry
Coin laundry
Spin City Laundry
2410 E Riverside DrCoin Laundry
Peacock Salon
1621 Willow StStylish hair cuts for the ladies and gents
Birds Barbershop
2110 S Lamar BlvdCheap haircuts
United States Postal Service
4300 SpeedwayOpen 10a-4p (closed between 1-1:30p)
Sunday hub for farm-fresh produce, food vendors & live music, plus workshops such as yoga & cooking.
52 locals recommend
HOPE Farmers Market
Sunday hub for farm-fresh produce, food vendors & live music, plus workshops such as yoga & cooking.
LBJ Presidential Library
2313 Red River StGreat Presidential Library and Museum
Metz Neighborhood Park
2407 Canterbury StPubic swimming pool - open during summer months
Blue Owl Brewing
2400 E Cesar Chavez StSour Mash Brewery just a short walk away
Sightseeing
Include the Hike & Bike Trail of Lady Bird Lake. Great green space that leads to downtown. Public swimming pool
46 locals recommend
Edward Rendon Sr. Park at Festival Beach in Town Lake Metropolitan Park
2101 Jesse E. Segovia StInclude the Hike & Bike Trail of Lady Bird Lake. Great green space that leads to downtown. Public swimming pool