Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
By the book coffee making for peeps not on a budget - near the shops at West Lynn.
342 locals recommend
Caffe Medici
1101 W Lynn StBy the book coffee making for peeps not on a budget - near the shops at West Lynn.
The BEST fish tacos in Austin, legit Tex-Mex be here. This is where the locals go.
277 locals recommend
Polvo's Mexican Restaurant
2004 South 1st StreetThe BEST fish tacos in Austin, legit Tex-Mex be here. This is where the locals go.
Terrific tacos and patio seating real close to Austin Greenbelt Access. - get there before they close at 3.
203 locals recommend
Tacodeli
1500 Spyglass DrTerrific tacos and patio seating real close to Austin Greenbelt Access. - get there before they close at 3.
Perfect rest stop after a day on South Congress - sometimes they have live music on the weekends!
495 locals recommend
Jo's Coffee
1300 S Congress AvePerfect rest stop after a day on South Congress - sometimes they have live music on the weekends!
Yes. just Yes. Incredible food. Amazing bakery. Moderately priced. Super friendly to those with special diets. Check out their house made coconut milk vegan ice cream!
189 locals recommend
Thai Fresh
909 W Mary StYes. just Yes. Incredible food. Amazing bakery. Moderately priced. Super friendly to those with special diets. Check out their house made coconut milk vegan ice cream!
Yummy, updated Tex-Mex in the charming neighborhood of Clarksville. Wednesday's have all day muy loco drink specials.
106 locals recommend
Zocalo Cafe
1110 W Lynn StYummy, updated Tex-Mex in the charming neighborhood of Clarksville. Wednesday's have all day muy loco drink specials.
This place is crazy. Get breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks without leaving the building. Austin's flagship store is a spectacle.
1332 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar BlvdThis place is crazy. Get breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks without leaving the building. Austin's flagship store is a spectacle.
For those that want peaceful vibes and clean food, this is your spot. This is where I take friends that visit. It's beautiful, casual and just off the hike and bike trail.
163 locals recommend
Casa de Luz Village
1701 Toomey RdFor those that want peaceful vibes and clean food, this is your spot. This is where I take friends that visit. It's beautiful, casual and just off the hike and bike trail.
Buenos Aires Café
1201 E 6th StThis is date night stuff.
You will feel so very cool here. A good place for red wine and steak frittes. A little hipster French bistro on the East side. We love.
522 locals recommend
Justine's
4710 E 5th StYou will feel so very cool here. A good place for red wine and steak frittes. A little hipster French bistro on the East side. We love.
Drinks & Nightlife
With live music most nights, a great pub menu and tons of outdoor seeting, this is an easy spot to be, especially on a nice day
435 locals recommend
The Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co.
1305 W Oltorf StWith live music most nights, a great pub menu and tons of outdoor seeting, this is an easy spot to be, especially on a nice day
The Continental Club and the upstairs Gallery are a stalwart on the South Congress strip and have live music booked every night of the week.
815 locals recommend
The Continental Gallery
1313 S Congress AveThe Continental Club and the upstairs Gallery are a stalwart on the South Congress strip and have live music booked every night of the week.
A dancer's favorite. Incredible live music in the honky tonk styles. I might see you there!
672 locals recommend
The White Horse
500 Comal StA dancer's favorite. Incredible live music in the honky tonk styles. I might see you there!
Another dancer's favorite. Strictly country - this place is infectious and an unforgettable slice of Texan culture.
478 locals recommend
Broken Spoke
3201 S Lamar BlvdAnother dancer's favorite. Strictly country - this place is infectious and an unforgettable slice of Texan culture.
Quintessential old weird Austin. Depending on the night, you might hear Brazilian drum, swing band, punk or African pop at this beautiful and weird little spot.
132 locals recommend
Sahara Lounge
1413 Webberville RdQuintessential old weird Austin. Depending on the night, you might hear Brazilian drum, swing band, punk or African pop at this beautiful and weird little spot.
I really can't say it better than their website "For more than two decades, The Little Longhorn Saloon has served as the center of Austin’s honky-tonk country music scene. Have a cold, fresh draft beer for a dollar or two. The staff is happy to be there and happy to see you. Happy Hour six-days a week and then on Sunday it’s the you-gotta-see-it-to-believe-it Chicken Shit Bingo (if you don’t know, seriously, Google it, and welcome to Austin)"
166 locals recommend
Ginny's Little Longhorn Saloon
5434 Burnet RdI really can't say it better than their website "For more than two decades, The Little Longhorn Saloon has served as the center of Austin’s honky-tonk country music scene. Have a cold, fresh draft beer for a dollar or two. The staff is happy to be there and happy to see you. Happy Hour six-days a week and then on Sunday it’s the you-gotta-see-it-to-believe-it Chicken Shit Bingo (if you don’t know, seriously, Google it, and welcome to Austin)"
Spider House Ballroom
2906 Fruth StA good spot for refreshment if you find yourself near UT.
Sightseeing
From April thru August is bat season in Austin, home of the largest urban bat colony in N. America. Be there around sunset to see these amazing critters wake up to hunt for the evening.
286 locals recommend
Congress Avenue Bridge
Congress AvenueFrom April thru August is bat season in Austin, home of the largest urban bat colony in N. America. Be there around sunset to see these amazing critters wake up to hunt for the evening.
Parks & Nature
A great way to get from here to there. Running along Lady Bird Lake, this popular trail is fantastic for getting to spots like Auditorium shores and Barton Springs.
257 locals recommend
Ann And Roy Butler Hike And Bike Trail
A great way to get from here to there. Running along Lady Bird Lake, this popular trail is fantastic for getting to spots like Auditorium shores and Barton Springs.
With swimming holes, miles of trails and even a few secret caves, the Barton Creek Greenbelt brings so much joy to Austin residents. Enjoy from a few access points around the city, bring a picnic, bring a swimsuit and prepare yourself to fall in love a little.
235 locals recommend
Barton Creek Greenbelt Trailhead
Barton Creek Greenbelt TrailWith swimming holes, miles of trails and even a few secret caves, the Barton Creek Greenbelt brings so much joy to Austin residents. Enjoy from a few access points around the city, bring a picnic, bring a swimsuit and prepare yourself to fall in love a little.
As far as I'm concerned this is the heart and soul of Austin. Period. :)
2454 locals recommend
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrAs far as I'm concerned this is the heart and soul of Austin. Period. :)
This little spot is popular for photographers and travelers looking for stunning views. The highest point in Austin, elevation 785 ft above sea level, the view expands over West Austin and Lady Bird lake.
36 locals recommend
Covert Park at Mount Bonnell
3800 Mt Bonnell RdThis little spot is popular for photographers and travelers looking for stunning views. The highest point in Austin, elevation 785 ft above sea level, the view expands over West Austin and Lady Bird lake.