Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Amazing Japanese food. Recognized as one of the best restaurants in Austin! If staying during the week, their happy hour is a great deal!
688 locals recommend
Uchi
801 S Lamar BlvdAmazing Japanese food. Recognized as one of the best restaurants in Austin! If staying during the week, their happy hour is a great deal!
Fave burger and shake place in the whole world! 2 hour wait so go when it's usually not busy at a restaurant (i.e. rainy days, around 3pm)
780 locals recommend
Hopdoddy Burger Bar
1400 S Congress AveFave burger and shake place in the whole world! 2 hour wait so go when it's usually not busy at a restaurant (i.e. rainy days, around 3pm)
Authentic hole in the wall Mexican restaurant, right down the street!
17 locals recommend
Taquerias Arandinas
2110 E Riverside DrAuthentic hole in the wall Mexican restaurant, right down the street!
Really good fast food burgers! Eco friendly and good ingredients.
302 locals recommend
P. Terry's Burger Stand
404 S Lamar BlvdReally good fast food burgers! Eco friendly and good ingredients.
Cozy coffee shop with great coffee, smoothies, and BREAKFAST TACOS (an Austin staple). This is my go-to breakfast spot.
44 locals recommend
Café Crème
1834 E Oltorf StCozy coffee shop with great coffee, smoothies, and BREAKFAST TACOS (an Austin staple). This is my go-to breakfast spot.
Drinks & Nightlife
Awesome old houses converted into bars, restaurants and food trucks! Only 5-7 min drive from my home! My favorite place for drinks, any time and any day of the week. Very Austiny with live music and a super cool vibe.
793 locals recommend
Rainey Street
Rainey StreetAwesome old houses converted into bars, restaurants and food trucks! Only 5-7 min drive from my home! My favorite place for drinks, any time and any day of the week. Very Austiny with live music and a super cool vibe.
Parks & Nature
Awesome boardwalk to run by the lake! My favorite!
65 locals recommend
The Boardwalk at Lady Bird Lake
1820 S Lakeshore BlvdAwesome boardwalk to run by the lake! My favorite!
Shopping
Awesome shopping: consignment shops, cowboy boots and hats, boutique stores, original Kendra Scott store, and more!
447 locals recommend
South Congress Avenue
South Congress AvenueAwesome shopping: consignment shops, cowboy boots and hats, boutique stores, original Kendra Scott store, and more!
Essentials
Has everything you need, including freshly made tortillas and a pharmacy.
227 locals recommend
H-E-B plus!
2508 E Riverside DrHas everything you need, including freshly made tortillas and a pharmacy.