Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Tacodeli
1500 Spyglass DrGreat tacos. Better than Torchy's.
Home Slice Pizza
1415 S Congress AveAustin Pizza legend. Good for a slice or Brooklyn-style pie.
One of the best burgers in Austin. Best milkshake in Austin (Oreo)!
780 locals recommend
Hopdoddy Burger Bar
1400 S Congress AveOne of the best burgers in Austin. Best milkshake in Austin (Oreo)!
Second Bar + Kitchen
200 Congress Ave~$25 pp. Great burger. Great patio for people watching.
SFC Farmers' Market Downtown
422 Guadalupe StGo here on Saturday morning 9AM-1PM!
Best BBQ in America. Show up early (8:00AM). You'll have to wait 3-4 hours to eat. Order the moist brisket, ribs, and maybe even a Tipsy Texan. Prepare to hate all other barbecue.
919 locals recommend
Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th StBest BBQ in America. Show up early (8:00AM). You'll have to wait 3-4 hours to eat. Order the moist brisket, ribs, and maybe even a Tipsy Texan. Prepare to hate all other barbecue.
Magnolia Cafe
1920 S Congress Ave24-hour late-night or breakfast cafe.
Kerbey Lane Cafe - Central
3704 Kerbey LnGreat queso. Open 24 hours.
100+ beers on draft. Great sausage. Better "Snickers" ice cream jar.
264 locals recommend
Banger's Sausage House & Beer Garden
79 Rainey St100+ beers on draft. Great sausage. Better "Snickers" ice cream jar.
Amys Ice Creams
1301 S Congress AveAn Austin original!
Lick your way through some of the best ice cream in Austin.
270 locals recommend
Lick Honest Ice Creams
1100 S Lamar BlvdLick your way through some of the best ice cream in Austin.
Gelateria Gemelli
1009 E 6th StOutstanding Gelato
Dolce Neve Gelato
1713 S 1st StBest Gelato in Austin
Exceptional Detroit-style pizza. Top 2 joints in Austin.
54 locals recommend
Via 313 Pizza - Rainey Street
96 Rainey StExceptional Detroit-style pizza. Top 2 joints in Austin.
Bufalina Pizza
2215 E Cesar Chavez StExceptional Neopolitan style pizza. Top 2 joints in Austin. $$
Uchi
801 S Lamar Blvd5 star sushi. One of the best restaurants in Texas. $$$$
Forthright
35 Brazos StGreat lunch spot.
True Food Kitchen
222 West AvenueGreat spot for the health-conscious.
Launderette
2115 Holly StVery cool east Austin restaurant away from the noise. $$$
Salty Sow
1917 Manor RdFantastic upscale restaurant. $$$
Chuy's
1728 Barton Springs RdClassic Tex-mex. Also a Spredfast customer!
Sway
1417 S 1st StOutstanding upscale Thai. $$$
Wright Bros. Brew and Brew
500 San Marcos StSolid cup of joe. And Beer.
Fareground is a modern, convenient food hall with a half dozen restaurants and cheap craft beer.
25 locals recommend
Fareground
111 Congress AveFareground is a modern, convenient food hall with a half dozen restaurants and cheap craft beer.
ATX Cocina
110 San Antonio StHigh-end interior Mexican that's gluten-free. Great spot for HH.
Outstanding French restaurant and bakery. Maybe one of the best burgers in Austin.
15 locals recommend
Le Politique
110 San Antonio StOutstanding French restaurant and bakery. Maybe one of the best burgers in Austin.
Convenient, outstanding tacos. Not quite as good as Veracruz but a much shorter wait.
46 locals recommend
Taco Joint
2809 San Jacinto BlvdConvenient, outstanding tacos. Not quite as good as Veracruz but a much shorter wait.
Matt's El Rancho
2613 S Lamar BlvdClassic tex-mex.
Some of the best tacos in Austin (migas and beef fajita). Wait will be 60 minutes during peak times.
314 locals recommend
Veracruz All Natural Food Truck
2505 Webberville RoadSome of the best tacos in Austin (migas and beef fajita). Wait will be 60 minutes during peak times.
Caffe Medici
1101 W Lynn StGreat coffee shop
Houndstooth Coffee
4200 N Lamar BlvdGreat coffee shop
La Barbecue
2401 E Cesar Chavez StTop 2 BBQ in Austin. Wait will be a few hours.
Essentials
Groceries + healthy breakfast/lunch/dinner options. Cheap coffee.
1332 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar BlvdGroceries + healthy breakfast/lunch/dinner options. Cheap coffee.
Drinks & Nightlife
Péché
208 W 4th StGood speakeasy / mixed drinks.
Clive Bar
609 Davis StGreat spot on Rainey. Nice patio and great whiskey selection.
The Ginger Man Austin
301 Lavaca StreetTons of craft beer on draft
Upscale bar with exceptional cocktails. They also serve great food, though the bar is the attraction.
85 locals recommend
Swift's Attic
315 Congress AveUpscale bar with exceptional cocktails. They also serve great food, though the bar is the attraction.
Easy Tiger
1501 E 7th StGreat spot for craft beer and Brats.
Whisler's
1816 E 6th StOutstanding craft cocktails on the east side.
Parks & Nature
Great dog park + access to Lady Bird Lake hike & bike trail.
246 locals recommend
Auditorium Shores at Town Lake Metropolitan Park
900 W Riverside DrGreat dog park + access to Lady Bird Lake hike & bike trail.
If it's hot, you have to take a dip in Barton Springs. The pristine, crisp spring water will literally make your day. Bring $5 cash for entrance.
2454 locals recommend
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrIf it's hot, you have to take a dip in Barton Springs. The pristine, crisp spring water will literally make your day. Bring $5 cash for entrance.