Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Kerbey Lane Cafe
3003 S Lamar Blvd24-hr, great local fare!
Grass fed, never frozen beef. Most people say this is the best burger in town.
36 locals recommend
Wholly Cow Burgers
3010 S Lamar BlvdGrass fed, never frozen beef. Most people say this is the best burger in town.
I know it's in a Valero station....but truly a neighborhood gem!
9 locals recommend
Giovannis Pizza Stand
2900 S Lamar BlvdI know it's in a Valero station....but truly a neighborhood gem!
Great grab and go food of all sorts and fantastic smoothies and juices
133 locals recommend
Soup Peddler Real Food & Juice Bar
501 W Mary StGreat grab and go food of all sorts and fantastic smoothies and juices
Hunan Lion
4006 S Lamar BlvdQuality food and they deliver!
Matt's El Rancho
2613 S Lamar BlvdEnjoy the expansive patio and great margaritas!
ThunderCloud Subs
2308 Lake Austin Blvdgreat local sub shop
Weekday special: two breakfast tacos and coffee for $4. Hard to beat that.
91 locals recommend
Papalote Taco House
3632 S Congress AveWeekday special: two breakfast tacos and coffee for $4. Hard to beat that.
This is the neighborhood hang and fabulous coffee - great bluegrass night on Monday's. NO wifi after 5pm and on the weekends
435 locals recommend
Radio Coffee & Beer
4204 Menchaca RdThis is the neighborhood hang and fabulous coffee - great bluegrass night on Monday's. NO wifi after 5pm and on the weekends
Patika
2159 S Lamar BlvdQuality coffee and great happy hour snacks and wine.
Odd Duck
1201 S Lamar BlvdAn Austin original and beautiful finish out
Barlata
1500 S Lamar BlvdGreat tapas, some of the best cocktails in town.
Mr. Natural
1901 E Cesar Chavez StAll vegetarian!
One of the most unique dining experiences in town, all macrobiotic, vegetarian, organic, etc.
163 locals recommend
Casa de Luz Village
1701 Toomey RdOne of the most unique dining experiences in town, all macrobiotic, vegetarian, organic, etc.
Arts & Culture
The most famous honkey-tonk in town - and jus right down the street!
478 locals recommend
Broken Spoke
3201 S Lamar BlvdThe most famous honkey-tonk in town - and jus right down the street!
You'll never want to see a movie anywhere else. True story.
770 locals recommend
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar
1120 S Lamar BlvdYou'll never want to see a movie anywhere else. True story.
One-2-One Bar
1509 S Lamar BlvdOne of the best sounding rooms in town. Great bands.
I don't know why they call it Art on 5th when it's on Lamar....but nevertheless there's an amazing collection of original dr Suess artwork!
22 locals recommend
Ao5 Gallery
10000 S Lamar BlvdI don't know why they call it Art on 5th when it's on Lamar....but nevertheless there's an amazing collection of original dr Suess artwork!
Everything Else
Phoenicia
2912 S Lamar BlvdGreat falafel, middle easters pastries and ethnic groceries!
Yoga Yoga Westgate
4477 S Lamar BlvdGet your yoga on!
Barton Creek Greenbelt
3755 South Capital of Texas HighwayGo take a hike!
Diamond Nails
4006 S Lamar Blvdmani-pedi? yes please!
Essentials
Wheatsville Food Co-Op
3101 Guadalupe StImagine Whole Foods 20 years ago.
Sprouts Farmers Market
4006 S Lamar BlvdSmallish grocery store, great selection
Saxon Pub
1320 S Lamar BlvdYou can count on awesome live original music 7 nights a week.
Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar BlvdThis is the world headquarters for Whole Foods
Central Market
4477 S Lamar BlvdGreat selection and awesome restaurant inside too.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Highball
1120 S Lamar BlvdGreat music and entertainment 7 days a week.
Open till 2 and they serve food late too. Good music typically!
40 locals recommend
Baker Street Pub & Grill - South Austin
3003 S Lamar BlvdOpen till 2 and they serve food late too. Good music typically!
Shopping
Half Price Books
2929 S Lamar BlvdSupport our local book store! Great record selection too.