Kate's Guidebook
Food scene
Neapolitan pizza located just 3 miles from the house.
Recommend reservation for patio or socially distanced inside seating. Take out is a great option as well.
70 locals recommend
Bufalina Due
6555 Burnet RdNeapolitan pizza located just 3 miles from the house.
Recommend reservation for patio or socially distanced inside seating. Take out is a great option as well.
Upscale Japanese dining just 2.7 miles away from the house, reservations recommended. Great date night or celebratory dinner spot for a highly experiential food outing. Sushi, sashimi and a host of vegan and vegetarian options. Personal favorites are the hot rock and the sakana mushi as well as the continual creative daily special offerings.
309 locals recommend
Uchiko
4200 N Lamar BlvdUpscale Japanese dining just 2.7 miles away from the house, reservations recommended. Great date night or celebratory dinner spot for a highly experiential food outing. Sushi, sashimi and a host of vegan and vegetarian options. Personal favorites are the hot rock and the sakana mushi as well as the continual creative daily special offerings.
Komé
5301 Airport BlvdGreat spot for sushi located just 2.2 miles away from the house.
If you are interested in trying Texas style BBQ, I highly recommend Stiles Switch. This is a top-rated BBQ destination located only 0.6 miles from the house. They offer an outdoor patio seating area as well. Ample parking.
126 locals recommend
Stiles Switch BBQ
6610 N Lamar BlvdIf you are interested in trying Texas style BBQ, I highly recommend Stiles Switch. This is a top-rated BBQ destination located only 0.6 miles from the house. They offer an outdoor patio seating area as well. Ample parking.
Great for brunch, lunch and dinner. Ample parking and located just 2.8 miles away. A family favorite is the chorizo stuffed pork tenderloin medallions.
25 locals recommend
Jack Allen's Kitchen
3010 West Anderson LaneGreat for brunch, lunch and dinner. Ample parking and located just 2.8 miles away. A family favorite is the chorizo stuffed pork tenderloin medallions.
Our go to for great Tex-Mex in a casual dining atmosphere. 1.6 miles away from the house. Great cocktails and menu, highly recommend giving the Puffy Tacos and Vivo de Pollo a try. You can't forget the queso.
25 locals recommend
VIVO
6406 N Interstate Hwy 35Our go to for great Tex-Mex in a casual dining atmosphere. 1.6 miles away from the house. Great cocktails and menu, highly recommend giving the Puffy Tacos and Vivo de Pollo a try. You can't forget the queso.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner tacos open 24/7 and only 2.5 miles away from the house. Small place, best for drive up take out orders. Small patio seating area is available as well.
141 locals recommend
Tyson's Tacos
4905 Airport BlvdBreakfast, lunch and dinner tacos open 24/7 and only 2.5 miles away from the house. Small place, best for drive up take out orders. Small patio seating area is available as well.
Get out and about on Rainey St. and try G'raj Mahal.
Offers the best of Austin's atmosphere and attitude with a combination of traditional and innovative Indian comfort food.
121 locals recommend
G'Raj Mahal
73 Rainey StGet out and about on Rainey St. and try G'raj Mahal.
Offers the best of Austin's atmosphere and attitude with a combination of traditional and innovative Indian comfort food.
Just 2.7 miles from the house and one of the best Tex-Mex experiences in town. Dining room currently closed but take-out is highly recommended. They also currently offer to-go specialty drink kits.
32 locals recommend
Eldorado Cafe
3300 W Anderson LnJust 2.7 miles from the house and one of the best Tex-Mex experiences in town. Dining room currently closed but take-out is highly recommended. They also currently offer to-go specialty drink kits.
Ramen Tatsu-Ya
1234 S Lamar BlvdA unique ramen experience. 1.7 miles away from the house.
1 mile way from the house and a nice walk via Easy Wind Drive to Morrow Street. Small local deli that has been in business for many years. The best place to get pizza and sandwiches. Large outdoor seating is available or take an order to go.
133 locals recommend
Little Deli & Pizzeria
7101 Woodrow Ave1 mile way from the house and a nice walk via Easy Wind Drive to Morrow Street. Small local deli that has been in business for many years. The best place to get pizza and sandwiches. Large outdoor seating is available or take an order to go.
Hopdoddy Burger Bar
1400 S Congress AveBest burger, closest to the house. 2 miles away.
Home Slice Pizza
1415 S Congress AveIconic South Congress pizza experience
Great seafood and patio dining on Austin's famous South Congress District.
398 locals recommend
Perla's
1400 S Congress AveGreat seafood and patio dining on Austin's famous South Congress District.
Italian cuisine offered on three stories of spacious patios wrapping around a giant 200-year-old oak tree. House-made pasta. Just 3.7 miles away.
64 locals recommend
Olive & June
3411 Glenview AveItalian cuisine offered on three stories of spacious patios wrapping around a giant 200-year-old oak tree. House-made pasta. Just 3.7 miles away.
Gusto
4800 Burnet RdGreat upscale Italian experience just 3.7 miles away.
Contigo
2027 Anchor LnJust 4 miles away, a ranch style modern bar with outdoor seating.
Great spot for a date night or celebratory special occasion meal. They work directly with ranchers, farmers, and foragers to curate a menu centered around what's thriving around us in Central Texas each and every day. Also do their own in house milling of grains. Menus change daily.
69 locals recommend
Emmer & Rye
51 Rainey StGreat spot for a date night or celebratory special occasion meal. They work directly with ranchers, farmers, and foragers to curate a menu centered around what's thriving around us in Central Texas each and every day. Also do their own in house milling of grains. Menus change daily.
Bartlett's
2408 W Anderson LnSteakhouse dining - wood fired fish and steaks. 2 miles away.
Just 2.5 miles away - specialty cocktails, tacos and creative appetizers. Casual atmosphere. Parking can be difficult at times, consider Uber to and from.
46 locals recommend
Taco Flats
5520 Burnet RdJust 2.5 miles away - specialty cocktails, tacos and creative appetizers. Casual atmosphere. Parking can be difficult at times, consider Uber to and from.
dipdipdip Tatsu-Ya
7301 Burnet RdLocal favorite - just 2.4 miles from the house
Our go-to for great middle eastern food. Recommend this as a take-out or delivery option.
19 locals recommend
Arpeggio Grill
6619 Airport BlvdOur go-to for great middle eastern food. Recommend this as a take-out or delivery option.
85°C Bakery Cafe
11301 Lakeline BlvdOnly 0.5 miles away - tasty breads, delectable cakes, refreshing teas and coffee.
JuiceLand
7329 Burnet Road2.4 miles away, a great spot to walk to and grab a smoothie.
Within walking distance
Each of these are within a very short walk from the house (0.2 miles)
Great food and drinks within walking distance. Co-op brew pub that is family friendly. Large outdoor patio with Wi-Fi. Growlers to go. There is a growler in the kitchen cabinets to the left of the stove if you would like to use it.
132 locals recommend
Black Star Co-op
7020 Easy Wind DrGreat food and drinks within walking distance. Co-op brew pub that is family friendly. Large outdoor patio with Wi-Fi. Growlers to go. There is a growler in the kitchen cabinets to the left of the stove if you would like to use it.
Check the website for the latest. Highly recommend trying one of their milkshakes.
21 locals recommend
Vigilante Gastropub & Games
7010 Easy Wind DrCheck the website for the latest. Highly recommend trying one of their milkshakes.
Shishman Halal Mediterranean
3301 Steck AvenueWithin walking distance and a great place for casual take out.
Perfect location to take a coffee break or grab a vegan dessert.
15 locals recommend
Fat Cats: Organic Coffee & Desserts
7020 Easy Wind DrPerfect location to take a coffee break or grab a vegan dessert.
Convenience grocery a short walk from the house. Food and convenience items as well as beer, wine and specialty items.
16 locals recommend
Midtown Grocery & Cafe
7010 Easy Wind DrConvenience grocery a short walk from the house. Food and convenience items as well as beer, wine and specialty items.
Barrett's Coffee
713 W St Johns AveJust 0.4 miles away - a laid back roaster and coffee house
Pizza Delivery and Carryout
Austin's Pizza Braker
10900 Research BoulevardLocal favorite for pizza delivery.
Great for pizza pick up or delivery. Just 2 miles from the house.
14 locals recommend
Conans Pizza North
2438 W Anderson LnGreat for pizza pick up or delivery. Just 2 miles from the house.
East Side Pies
1401 Rosewood AveGreat local establishment for pizza delivery.
Vegan & Vegetarian
Bright, health-conscious cafe & full bar serving a 100% meat-free menu including all-day breakfast. Located 2.7 miles from the house.
30 locals recommend
Citizen Eatery - Vegan food, Paleo food, Gluten free food
5011 Burnet RdBright, health-conscious cafe & full bar serving a 100% meat-free menu including all-day breakfast. Located 2.7 miles from the house.
Bistro Vonish
701 E 53rd StVegan food truck located 2.3 miles away
Conscious Cravings
1311 S 1st StModern vegan located 4 miles away.
Counter Culture
2908 E Cesar Chavez StVegan comfort food. Patio dining available, 7.8 miles away.
Grocery
Organic and specialty full grocery located just 3 miles away. On-site restaurant for quick healthy meals to go. Great seafood counter and bakery.
765 locals recommend
Central Market
4477 S Lamar BlvdOrganic and specialty full grocery located just 3 miles away. On-site restaurant for quick healthy meals to go. Great seafood counter and bakery.
Wide selection of locally- and internationally-procured products, including hot coffee & pastries, fresh produce, dairy items, frozen foods, delicious breakfast & lunch deli sandwiches, beer & wine, snacks, fine chocolate and grocery staples. Just 0.6 miles away. Check the website to see what's available on the shelves and in the deli.
15 locals recommend
Dia's Market
812 Justin LnWide selection of locally- and internationally-procured products, including hot coffee & pastries, fresh produce, dairy items, frozen foods, delicious breakfast & lunch deli sandwiches, beer & wine, snacks, fine chocolate and grocery staples. Just 0.6 miles away. Check the website to see what's available on the shelves and in the deli.
Asian supermarket chain carrying imported specialty foods plus meat, seafood, produce & baked goods. Located 0.5 miles from the house.
15 locals recommend
99 Ranch Market
6929 Airport BlvdAsian supermarket chain carrying imported specialty foods plus meat, seafood, produce & baked goods. Located 0.5 miles from the house.
Organic full service specialty grocery located 5.9 miles away.
1332 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar BlvdOrganic full service specialty grocery located 5.9 miles away.
Convenience grocery located 0.5 miles from the house. They carry many items if you don't want to make a trip to larger store. Quick access to get in and out of the store and parking area.
44 locals recommend
Arlan's Market
7108 Woodrow AveConvenience grocery located 0.5 miles from the house. They carry many items if you don't want to make a trip to larger store. Quick access to get in and out of the store and parking area.
Wellness
Modo Yoga
7010 Easy Wind DrJust 0.3 miles away, an easy walk from the house.
Planet Fitness
1819 S Pleasant Valley RdLocated just 0.9 miles away.
LA Fitness
4001 S Lamar BlvdLocated 1.7 miles away
Hyde Park Gym
4125 Guadalupe St2.8 miles away
JuiceLand
7329 Burnet Road2.4 miles away, a great spot to walk to and grab a smoothie.
Brentwood Park, 1.6 miles away. Soft gravel path, two trips around = 1 mile.
32 locals recommend
Brentwood Neighborhood Park
6710 Arroyo SecoBrentwood Park, 1.6 miles away. Soft gravel path, two trips around = 1 mile.
McCallum High School track & tennis courts, 1.2 miles away. The track is great for jogging and walking. Tennis courts are also very nice.
McCallum
5600 Sunshine DrMcCallum High School track & tennis courts, 1.2 miles away. The track is great for jogging and walking. Tennis courts are also very nice.
The Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail, an Austin staple for walking, jogging and cycling around Lady Bird Lake in downtown Austin.
959 locals recommend
Lady Bird Lake
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike TrailThe Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail, an Austin staple for walking, jogging and cycling around Lady Bird Lake in downtown Austin.
Kids
Great arcade with old school arcade games, skee ball, air hockey and pinball machines. 2.4 miles away.
60 locals recommend
Pinballz Arcade
8940 Research BlvdGreat arcade with old school arcade games, skee ball, air hockey and pinball machines. 2.4 miles away.
Temporarily closed for remodel.
20 locals recommend
Zilker Zephyr Miniature Train (temporarily Closed For Repair)
2100 Barton Springs RdTemporarily closed for remodel.
Children's museum located 3.8 miles away, parking garage available and beautiful Mueller Park nearby. You can walk the park and see the lake after visiting the Thinkery.
272 locals recommend
Thinkery
1830 Simond AveChildren's museum located 3.8 miles away, parking garage available and beautiful Mueller Park nearby. You can walk the park and see the lake after visiting the Thinkery.
Hill Country Flyer train rides from Cedar Park to Bertram and Burnet, Texas. The signature ride, the Hill Country Flyer allows you time to explore the vintage train cars. On board the train, you will wind through the Texas Hill Country, crossing the trestle bridge over the South San Gabriel River and Short Creek Canyon. During your two hour layover in Burnet you can enjoy lunch and shopping on your own.
22 locals recommend
Austin Steam Train Association
401 E Whitestone BlvdHill Country Flyer train rides from Cedar Park to Bertram and Burnet, Texas. The signature ride, the Hill Country Flyer allows you time to explore the vintage train cars. On board the train, you will wind through the Texas Hill Country, crossing the trestle bridge over the South San Gabriel River and Short Creek Canyon. During your two hour layover in Burnet you can enjoy lunch and shopping on your own.
Alamo Drafthouse Village
2700 W Anderson LnMovie house with full service dining. 2.4 miles away.