Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Starbucks
1201 Barbara Jordan BlvdSuper close!
Which Wich Superior Sandwiches
1201 Barbara Jordan BlvdCasual. Made-to-order sandwiches.
Yo So Cool
1201 Barbara Jordan BlvdSelf serve frozen yogurt.
Vivo
2015 Manor RoadAwesome margaritas and great mexican food!
Delicious locally sourced food, lots of which comes straight from their garden on the property.
160 locals recommend
Eastside Café
2113 Manor RdDelicious locally sourced food, lots of which comes straight from their garden on the property.
The Arboretum location has the great food and amazing margaritas plus an amazing view from the outdoor patio.
15 locals recommend
Z'Tejas
9400 Arboretum BlvdThe Arboretum location has the great food and amazing margaritas plus an amazing view from the outdoor patio.
Great coffee and bakery items. A good place to read the paper and see local artists' work on display.
107 locals recommend
Upper Crust Bakery
4508 Burnet RdGreat coffee and bakery items. A good place to read the paper and see local artists' work on display.
Delicious food and a nice atmosphere. Seating indoors and out.
351 locals recommend
Blue Dahlia Bistro
1115 E 11th StDelicious food and a nice atmosphere. Seating indoors and out.
Garrido's
360 Nueces StWe love the mexican food and the margaritas. Seating indoors and out.
Best queso in Austin. Their tacos are amazing as well. Great for lunch anytime! There are several locations around town.
275 locals recommend
Torchy's Tacos
1311 South 1st StreetBest queso in Austin. Their tacos are amazing as well. Great for lunch anytime! There are several locations around town.
Billy's On Burnet
2105 Hancock DrGood hole-in-the-wall hangout with beers and burgers.
Apothecary
4800 Burnet RoadGreat place for lunch or dinner with yummy food!
Blue Star Kitchen + Bar
4800 Burnet RdWe love this dining spot for breakfast, lunch, or dinner!
Great brunch! Don't go hungry, though. You'll be waiting awhile. Lunch and dinner are delicious as well.
279 locals recommend
South Congress Cafe
1600 S Congress AveGreat brunch! Don't go hungry, though. You'll be waiting awhile. Lunch and dinner are delicious as well.
Manuel's
310 Congress AveBest Chile Rellenos in Austin, and their margaritas are delicious, too.
If the weather's nice, enjoying margaritas and mexican food under the live oak on the patio is pretty hard to beat.
18 locals recommend
Manuel's
310 Congress AveIf the weather's nice, enjoying margaritas and mexican food under the live oak on the patio is pretty hard to beat.
Mandola's Italian Kitchen
4700 W Guadalupe StCasual Italian dining.
Korea House Restaurant
2700 W Anderson LnAustin's Korean Food institution. We love it!
Indian food that hits the spot every time. Lots of delicious cocktail options, too!
85 locals recommend
The Clay Pit
1601 Guadalupe StIndian food that hits the spot every time. Lots of delicious cocktail options, too!
The food's tasty and the drinks are good. Their deep-friend chile rellenos aren't my first choice, though.
176 locals recommend
Takoba
1411 E 7th StThe food's tasty and the drinks are good. Their deep-friend chile rellenos aren't my first choice, though.
G'Raj Mahal
73 Rainey StTasty Indian food spot with outdoor seating.
Truluck's Austin Downtown
300 Colorado StSeafood institution.
La Condesa
400 W 2nd StA mexican food favorite.
Taverna
258 W 2nd StGreat dining location any time of day!
Paco's Tacos
1304 E 51st StTasty tacos close to the house.
Contigo
2027 Anchor LnGreat happy hour or dinner destination.
Hoover's Cooking
2002 Manor RdComfort food close to the house.
El Chilito
2219 Manor RdTasty grab and go tacos.
Home Slice Pizza
1415 S Congress AveAmazing pizza right on South Congress.
Amys Ice Creams
1301 S Congress AveDon't leave Austin without eating some Amy's ice cream.
Julio's Cafe
4230 Duval StTasty, cash only restaurant for tex mex fare.
Mother's Cafe
Great vegan and veggie options.
Quack's 43rd Street Bakery
411 E 43rd StA great bakery spot to enjoy some coffee and company.
ASTI Trattoria
408 E 43rd StGreat dinner spot!
We love this second floor restaurant! They have a great bar and delicious food.
14 locals recommend
Fino Restaurant Patio & Bar
2905 San Gabriel StWe love this second floor restaurant! They have a great bar and delicious food.
Vespaio
1610 S Congress AveWe love this place for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Jo's Coffee
1300 S Congress AveGreat coffee spot on south congress!
Genuine Joe Coffeehouse
2001 W Anderson LnThe best chai latte in Austin. Believe me, we've looked.
H-E-B Pharmacy
1801 E 51st StAmazing made to order burritos conveniently located to the house.
Great bar and dinner spot with lots of TVs tuned to the games.
35 locals recommend
COVER 3 Anderson Lane
2700 W Anderson LnGreat bar and dinner spot with lots of TVs tuned to the games.
Trudy's Texas Star
409 W 30th StA beloved Tex-Mex spot by the UT campus.
Salvation Pizza
624 W 34th StGreat pizza and beer with seating indoors and out.
Shopping
Staples
4301 E William Cannon DrClosest office supply location.
Drinks & Nightlife
Speakeasy
412 Congress AveGreat spot for drinks and hanging out indoors or out.
Rio Rita
1203 Chicon StWe love this cocktail lounge! The drinks are strong and delicious :-)
Casual Austin bar. Gather indoors or on picnic tables in the yard for hula hoops and ping pong.
118 locals recommend
Lustre Pearl East
114 Linden StCasual Austin bar. Gather indoors or on picnic tables in the yard for hula hoops and ping pong.
Everything Else
Hotel San Jose Lounge
1316 S Congress AveEnjoy a drink in the lounge along South Congress.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar BlvdThere's parking under ground!
This Whole Foods is farther away, but there will be less traffic.
1332 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar BlvdThis Whole Foods is farther away, but there will be less traffic.