Sarah's Guidebook - Musician's Studio Apartment
Neighborhoods
This highly desirable neighborhood is located just one block north of UT campus. Known as “North University”, this neighborhood was developed in the 1950s - before the hippies came. :) Zillow describes this neighborhood as a “walker’s paradise” (i.e. 94 out of 100) because of its proximity to groceries, restaurants, live music, coffee shops, and vintage stores. And Zillow gives the neighborhood a score of "excellent" for transit (i.e. 74 out of 100).
North University
This highly desirable neighborhood is located just one block north of UT campus. Known as “North University”, this neighborhood was developed in the 1950s - before the hippies came. :) Zillow describes this neighborhood as a “walker’s paradise” (i.e. 94 out of 100) because of its proximity to groceries, restaurants, live music, coffee shops, and vintage stores. And Zillow gives the neighborhood a score of "excellent" for transit (i.e. 74 out of 100).
City/town information
According to the rest of the world, we're a bunch of granola-loving, liberal hipsters who love live music, the outdoors, barbecue, and breakfast tacos, lol. :) But this is a stereotype! Come see for yourself and you won't want to leave. :)
357 locals recommend
Austin
According to the rest of the world, we're a bunch of granola-loving, liberal hipsters who love live music, the outdoors, barbecue, and breakfast tacos, lol. :) But this is a stereotype! Come see for yourself and you won't want to leave. :)
Food scene
well known taco joint popular with college students because of it's flavorful tacos under $4
1075 locals recommend
Torchy's Tacos
2809 S 1st Stwell known taco joint popular with college students because of it's flavorful tacos under $4
Halal Bros
2712 Guadalupe Stdelicious Middle-Eastern cuisine in a casual setting
Black's Barbecue Austin
3110 Guadalupe Staward-winning BBQ
Via 313 Pizza
10106 W 6th Stmouth-watering Detroit-style pizza
Arlo's
2906 Fruth Stvegan comfort food
Square Peg Coffee Company
104 E 31st Sta hip coffee food truck that sells amazing joe!
healthy green juice, ginger shots, and smoothies / vegan and vegetarian friendly
519 locals recommend
JuiceLand
1625 Barton Springs Rdhealthy green juice, ginger shots, and smoothies / vegan and vegetarian friendly
Kerbey Lane Cafe - University
2606 Guadalupe StAustin's favorite pancakes!
Austin's oldest grocery co-op known for being LGBTQ friendly. order the matcha avocado smoothie or their well-known vegetarian ban mi sandwitch!
337 locals recommend
Wheatsville Food Co-Op
3101 Guadalupe StAustin's oldest grocery co-op known for being LGBTQ friendly. order the matcha avocado smoothie or their well-known vegetarian ban mi sandwitch!
Traveler advice
Customs and culture
Texans don't honk and they always let you merge. :)
Meld into the Texas driver's mindset by not competing with other motorists on the road, chilling out, and being courteous. :)