Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Very hip restaurant that has a cool laid back vibe that's also a little sexy and the food is unique and delicious. It's basically a combo of asian and Texas BBQ. flavors. It will not disappoint.
151 locals recommend
Kemuri Tatsu-Ya
2713 E 2nd StVery hip restaurant that has a cool laid back vibe that's also a little sexy and the food is unique and delicious. It's basically a combo of asian and Texas BBQ. flavors. It will not disappoint.
Delicious bbq inside of a convenience store. It does get crowded here on the weekends, but the line won't be as long as Franklin.
421 locals recommend
La Barbecue
2401 E Cesar Chavez StDelicious bbq inside of a convenience store. It does get crowded here on the weekends, but the line won't be as long as Franklin.
Granny's Tacos
1401 E 7th StGet the El Rico taco. Best chicken mole 😋
Koriente
621 E 7th StDelicious Asian food and boba tea.
Shopping
If you're into vintage clothing then you must shop here. This is the best vintage shop there is. It's really well curated and not thrifty, the prices are more than what you will see at a thrift store or a more packed vintage shop but it's worth it IMO. They only sell womens though, no menswear unfortunately.
26 locals recommend
Feather's Boutique
1700 B South Congress AveIf you're into vintage clothing then you must shop here. This is the best vintage shop there is. It's really well curated and not thrifty, the prices are more than what you will see at a thrift store or a more packed vintage shop but it's worth it IMO. They only sell womens though, no menswear unfortunately.
This street is lined with tons of shops and restaurants. You could easily spend a whole afternoon here. Highlights are: Feathers (for vintage womens clothing, Gueros (for tex mex and margaritas), Stag (for men's clothing), Jo's Coffee (for coffee and people watching), Joann's Fine Foods (for cocktails and snacks).
447 locals recommend
South Congress Avenue
South Congress AvenueThis street is lined with tons of shops and restaurants. You could easily spend a whole afternoon here. Highlights are: Feathers (for vintage womens clothing, Gueros (for tex mex and margaritas), Stag (for men's clothing), Jo's Coffee (for coffee and people watching), Joann's Fine Foods (for cocktails and snacks).
Lovely and simple leather bags and wallets, beautiful hats, vintage clothing, and all kinds of unique quality home goods and gifts.
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Lovely and simple leather bags and wallets, beautiful hats, vintage clothing, and all kinds of unique quality home goods and gifts.
Essentials
This is the Whole Foods flagship store. It's a great place to get groceries or eat lunch. The seafood restaurant that's next to the seafood section is particularly yummy.
1332 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar BlvdThis is the Whole Foods flagship store. It's a great place to get groceries or eat lunch. The seafood restaurant that's next to the seafood section is particularly yummy.
Entertainment & Activities
If you have never seen a movie at an Alamo Drafthouse then you absolutely must while you are in Austin! This location in particular is known for showing older movies and special event screenings.
228 locals recommend
Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas
320 E 6th StIf you have never seen a movie at an Alamo Drafthouse then you absolutely must while you are in Austin! This location in particular is known for showing older movies and special event screenings.
They do a lot of improv comedy shows here which can be really funny.
9 locals recommend
Fallout Theater
616 Lavaca StThey do a lot of improv comedy shows here which can be really funny.
Drinks and Nightlife
Casino El Camino
517 E 6th StAn old divey bar that also serves a good greasy cheeseburger.
Mohawk Austin
912 Red River StFavorite music venue in Austin.
The vibe and aesthetic of this bar is so rad and the drinks are really fun.
26 locals recommend
Domo Alley-Gato Tatsu-Ya
1600 E 6th StThe vibe and aesthetic of this bar is so rad and the drinks are really fun.
This is my favorite bar that is actually on 6th. It's a little lesser known and the riff raff tend to not hang out here as much. It's technically a speakeasy and you enter through a bookshelf below the hostel. Sometimes there is live music and sometimes there's a DJ.
81 locals recommend
Firehouse Lounge
605 Brazos StThis is my favorite bar that is actually on 6th. It's a little lesser known and the riff raff tend to not hang out here as much. It's technically a speakeasy and you enter through a bookshelf below the hostel. Sometimes there is live music and sometimes there's a DJ.
Kitty Cohen's
2211 Webberville RdA fun retro style tiki bar with a cool outdoor patio.
Justine's
4710 E 5th StLate night dinner and drinks.
Parks & Nature
Barton Springs, Austin, TX 78746, USA
Essential swimming spot.
Coffee Shops
This is where all the hipster guys hang out. The coffee is strong! They allow dogs inside which is cool. It's a good spot to get work done or chill.
127 locals recommend
Flat Track Coffee
1619 E Cesar Chavez StThis is where all the hipster guys hang out. The coffee is strong! They allow dogs inside which is cool. It's a good spot to get work done or chill.
Wright Bros. Brew and Brew
500 San Marcos StCoffee and beer.
Figure 8 Coffee Purveyors
1111 Chicon StGood vibes.