Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Open 24 hours! Bennu's a great place to grab a cup of joe on the go or to stay for a few hours and get your study on...I go to Bennu's at least 3 times a week
223 locals recommend
Bennu Coffee
2001 E Martin Luther King Jr BlvdOpen 24 hours! Bennu's a great place to grab a cup of joe on the go or to stay for a few hours and get your study on...I go to Bennu's at least 3 times a week
A little more upscale then Bennu's, Thunderbird Coffee has great outdoor seating. On top of serving delicious coffee and hot paninis, they always have several beers on tap.
251 locals recommend
Thunderbird Coffee
2200 Manor RdA little more upscale then Bennu's, Thunderbird Coffee has great outdoor seating. On top of serving delicious coffee and hot paninis, they always have several beers on tap.
A gastropub with amazing grub. The menu is innovative (meat dishes revolve around pork) and cocktails are scrumptious. If you're thinking of having a cocktail, or three, then HH is the time to go
381 locals recommend
Salty Sow
1917 Manor RdA gastropub with amazing grub. The menu is innovative (meat dishes revolve around pork) and cocktails are scrumptious. If you're thinking of having a cocktail, or three, then HH is the time to go
El Chilito
2219 Manor RdTacos, Tacos, Tacos!
Super cute and quiet coffee shop...so quiet you can actually get tons of work done.
7 locals recommend
East Village Cafe LLC
1111 Chicon StSuper cute and quiet coffee shop...so quiet you can actually get tons of work done.
If you're looking for BBQ, this place is the best of the best...They open at 11:00, but if you're not there by 9:30 (even on a weekday) you may not get your choice of meat! Completely worth the wait!
919 locals recommend
Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th StIf you're looking for BBQ, this place is the best of the best...They open at 11:00, but if you're not there by 9:30 (even on a weekday) you may not get your choice of meat! Completely worth the wait!
Operating since the 1940's this BBQ joint is an East Austin Landmark. They have a basic menu (ribs, brisket, mutton (yes, mutton), and sausage). I can only attest to the beef sandwich which is delish!
21 locals recommend
Sam's BBQ
2000 E 12th StOperating since the 1940's this BBQ joint is an East Austin Landmark. They have a basic menu (ribs, brisket, mutton (yes, mutton), and sausage). I can only attest to the beef sandwich which is delish!
OMG...Their tacos are delicious...breakfast tacos, lunch tacos, dinner tacos...just order tacos and you're good to go!
180 locals recommend
Mi Madre's Restaurant
2201 Manor RdOMG...Their tacos are delicious...breakfast tacos, lunch tacos, dinner tacos...just order tacos and you're good to go!
Great place to go for a morning with friends. The atmosphere is a bit more cafe than coffee shop. The morning tacos are some of the best in Austin, and they have a lot of great outdoor seating.
250 locals recommend
Cherrywood Coffeehouse
1400 E 38th 1/2 StGreat place to go for a morning with friends. The atmosphere is a bit more cafe than coffee shop. The morning tacos are some of the best in Austin, and they have a lot of great outdoor seating.
AMAZE BALLS Pizza...serioiusly, probably my favorite place to order pizza in Austin!
321 locals recommend
East Side Pies
1401 Rosewood AveAMAZE BALLS Pizza...serioiusly, probably my favorite place to order pizza in Austin!
Honestly, I haven't been, but have only heard good things. Generally only open for lunch Roland serves Creole/Cajun/Southern and Barbeque
8 locals recommend
Roland's
1311 Chestnut AveHonestly, I haven't been, but have only heard good things. Generally only open for lunch Roland serves Creole/Cajun/Southern and Barbeque
Drinks & Nightlife
Although they don't call themselves a sports bar, they're pretty much a sports bar with lots of TVs (indoor and out). Haymaker is known for its poutine and great beer selection on tap.
246 locals recommend
Haymaker
2310 Manor RdAlthough they don't call themselves a sports bar, they're pretty much a sports bar with lots of TVs (indoor and out). Haymaker is known for its poutine and great beer selection on tap.
Gourmands
2316 Webberville RdAwesome sandwiches, ping pong tables, and beer...need I say more...
It's all about the mac and cheese, which comes with delicious bacon crumbled over the top. They have great burgers and a not too shabby beer selection to boot.
153 locals recommend
School House Pub
2207 Manor RdIt's all about the mac and cheese, which comes with delicious bacon crumbled over the top. They have great burgers and a not too shabby beer selection to boot.
Essentials
Local food (prepared and non-prepared), great outdoor seating area, beer and kombucha on tap, and occasional live music.
138 locals recommend
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Local food (prepared and non-prepared), great outdoor seating area, beer and kombucha on tap, and occasional live music.
Everything Else
Unfortunately, I have not made it down to this great coop, but they house local produce and are keen on making a positive difference on the Chestnut/Rosewood Community
7 locals recommend
Rosewood Community Market
1819 Rosewood AveUnfortunately, I have not made it down to this great coop, but they house local produce and are keen on making a positive difference on the Chestnut/Rosewood Community
Need to rent a bike? go here! They do it on the daily, but may be willing to make a weekly deal!
16 locals recommend
Windmill Bicycles
2209 Manor RoadNeed to rent a bike? go here! They do it on the daily, but may be willing to make a weekly deal!
The diviest of dive bars (as in blacked out windows) this place is pretty awesome and incredibly friendly...with lots of live music and even some two stepping!
11 locals recommend
Legendary White Swan
1906 East 12th StreetThe diviest of dive bars (as in blacked out windows) this place is pretty awesome and incredibly friendly...with lots of live music and even some two stepping!