Guidebook for Austin
Drinks & Nightlife
Amazing food & drinks whether it's happy hour or weekend brunch. Grab a drink and head to the back "beach" area in the evening. Reccomended foods: Queso fundido, breakfast tacos, white sangria.
176 locals recommend
Takoba
1411 E 7th StAmazing food & drinks whether it's happy hour or weekend brunch. Grab a drink and head to the back "beach" area in the evening. Reccomended foods: Queso fundido, breakfast tacos, white sangria.
$2 Lone Stars + hand crafted cocktails. Shaded patio in the evening + indie rock tunes. There's also a dumpling food truck on the property. One of the newest (and our favorite) bars on E. 6th.
561 locals recommend
Whisler's
1816 E 6th St$2 Lone Stars + hand crafted cocktails. Shaded patio in the evening + indie rock tunes. There's also a dumpling food truck on the property. One of the newest (and our favorite) bars on E. 6th.
Another favorite bar on east 6th street. Great drinks, music and vibe.
102 locals recommend
The Volstead Lounge
1500 E 6th StAnother favorite bar on east 6th street. Great drinks, music and vibe.
Everything Else
Quickie Pickie is what happens when a hipster restaurant and mini-grocery store have a baby. Awesome place to grab a sandwich or slice of quiche, & buy a six pack of local beer before you head home.
352 locals recommend
Quickie Pickie
2027 E Cesar Chavez StQuickie Pickie is what happens when a hipster restaurant and mini-grocery store have a baby. Awesome place to grab a sandwich or slice of quiche, & buy a six pack of local beer before you head home.
Once Austin Country Club. The same hallowed grounds where Austin golf legends Ben Crenshaw and Tom Kite once honed their now-famous games under Harvey Penick's watchful guidance. Walk ups welcome.
15 locals recommend
Riverside Golf Course
1020 Grove BlvdOnce Austin Country Club. The same hallowed grounds where Austin golf legends Ben Crenshaw and Tom Kite once honed their now-famous games under Harvey Penick's watchful guidance. Walk ups welcome.
Completed in 2012. Designed to provide a challenge to the average player and pros alike.
16 locals recommend
Roy G Guerrero Disc Golf Course
517 S Pleasant Valley RdCompleted in 2012. Designed to provide a challenge to the average player and pros alike.
We jog in this park frequently. The trail hooks up with Town Lake Hike and Bike Trail.
24 locals recommend
Roy G. Guerrero Colorado River Metro Park
400 Grove BlvdWe jog in this park frequently. The trail hooks up with Town Lake Hike and Bike Trail.
Whole Foods Global HQ. It can get pretty busy on the weekends, but it's worth the trip.
1332 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar BlvdWhole Foods Global HQ. It can get pretty busy on the weekends, but it's worth the trip.
Lovely 5 acre urban farm 5 minutes away? Yes please. Open Sat. 9am-1pm. Arrive @ 9 for fresh eggs & first pick of the weeks seasonal harvest. Walk around and say hi to the chickens before leaving.
35 locals recommend
Springdale Farm
755 Springdale RoadLovely 5 acre urban farm 5 minutes away? Yes please. Open Sat. 9am-1pm. Arrive @ 9 for fresh eggs & first pick of the weeks seasonal harvest. Walk around and say hi to the chickens before leaving.
Food Scene
The one and only. Get there early, order the fatty brisket and enjoy.
919 locals recommend
Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th StThe one and only. Get there early, order the fatty brisket and enjoy.
Austin loves it's food trucks. The best Asian Fusion in the city courtesy of Top Chef winner Paul Qui.
Everything is delicious.
77 locals recommend
East Side King
2000 E 6th StAustin loves it's food trucks. The best Asian Fusion in the city courtesy of Top Chef winner Paul Qui.
Everything is delicious.
Blue Dahlia Bistro
1115 E 11th StBistro with great breakfast, coffee, sandwiches, etc.
Brats, beers and live music on the one and only Rainey Street.
264 locals recommend
Banger's Sausage House & Beer Garden
79 Rainey StBrats, beers and live music on the one and only Rainey Street.
Adam Richman of Man vs. Food successfully completed the "Don Juan Taco" challenge. Can you?
281 locals recommend
Juan in a Million
2300 E Cesar Chavez StAdam Richman of Man vs. Food successfully completed the "Don Juan Taco" challenge. Can you?
Cenote
1010 E Cesar Chavez StCoffee, brunch and music all fit nicely in a beautiful, old blue house.
French cuisines greatest hits: snails, duck confit, steak frites, wine, pâté and little pickles, Located in a reconditioned old house that sells cigarettes on the bar menu. Gorgeous patio.
522 locals recommend
Justine's
4710 E 5th StFrench cuisines greatest hits: snails, duck confit, steak frites, wine, pâté and little pickles, Located in a reconditioned old house that sells cigarettes on the bar menu. Gorgeous patio.
A novel idea at the SWOOP house. Go 'out for dinner' by attending a multi-course dinner party with drinks and 30 or so other diners. Appetizers start at 7:00 pm and coffee/dessert wraps up at 10:30.
Supper Friends at the SWOOP House
3012 Gonzales StA novel idea at the SWOOP house. Go 'out for dinner' by attending a multi-course dinner party with drinks and 30 or so other diners. Appetizers start at 7:00 pm and coffee/dessert wraps up at 10:30.
Words to describe Detroit-style pizza: deep dish, square, cheesy, crispy, chewy, amazing. A food trailer located outside the Violet Crown Social Club (also great)- call ahead or wait about 20 mins.
372 locals recommend
Via 313 Pizza
10106 W 6th StWords to describe Detroit-style pizza: deep dish, square, cheesy, crispy, chewy, amazing. A food trailer located outside the Violet Crown Social Club (also great)- call ahead or wait about 20 mins.
Vintage Heart Coffee
1405 East 7th StreetCozy coffee shop in east ATX.
The north woods comes to ATX. Coffee Shop+Bar, open 24/7 (!!) Sunday brunch 10-2pm, All you can eat flapjacks, bacon & eggs. Mimosas & Bloody Mary bar. Legit BBQ courtesy of attached Blue Ox Trailer.
246 locals recommend
The Buzz Mill
1505 Town Creek DrThe north woods comes to ATX. Coffee Shop+Bar, open 24/7 (!!) Sunday brunch 10-2pm, All you can eat flapjacks, bacon & eggs. Mimosas & Bloody Mary bar. Legit BBQ courtesy of attached Blue Ox Trailer.
Located in the patio/outdoor area of the Buzz Mill- it's one of the only places to get legit BBQ past 1pm in Austin. Brisket, coffee-rubbed pork tenderloin, pulled pork and beef ribs are all amazing.
Blue Ox Barbecue
Located in the patio/outdoor area of the Buzz Mill- it's one of the only places to get legit BBQ past 1pm in Austin. Brisket, coffee-rubbed pork tenderloin, pulled pork and beef ribs are all amazing.
Essentials
H-E-B plus!
2508 E Riverside DrThe go-to for groceries, pharmacy, etc.