Eastside Local Favorites
Bar scene
Relaxed atmosphere, mostly outdoor seating, great cocktails, fun Thai fusion food truck on site.
Park a block south off 5th St, on the side of the Austin Building Services building facing the railroad tracks. Always parking available!
561 locals recommend
Whisler's
1816 E 6th StRelaxed atmosphere, mostly outdoor seating, great cocktails, fun Thai fusion food truck on site.
Park a block south off 5th St, on the side of the Austin Building Services building facing the railroad tracks. Always parking available!
Great upscale specialty cocktails. Waiters give you room but are readily available. Indie vibe with trendy interior decor, recommend for a date night.
288 locals recommend
Ah Sing Den
1100 E 6th StGreat upscale specialty cocktails. Waiters give you room but are readily available. Indie vibe with trendy interior decor, recommend for a date night.
Relaxed bar with mostly outdoor seating. Fun for groups with corn hole and ping pong available.
118 locals recommend
Lustre Pearl East
114 Linden StRelaxed bar with mostly outdoor seating. Fun for groups with corn hole and ping pong available.
Lazarus Brewing Co.
1902 E 6th StFun spot for beers with good snacks and appetizers.
The Cafe at Native Hostels
807 E 4th StFun vibe to have a drink with friends.
Skylark Lounge
2039 Airport BlvdThe diviest of dive bars but so fun. Great music!
Food scene
Chinese fusion restaurant with unique dishes and a fun atmosphere for group dinners. Highly recommend the old thousand cocktail, mala chicken, brisket fried rice, cauliflower, and steamed buns. They do like their spices, so ask for dipping sauces to go with the food.
If you're there for dim sum, they have a cart that comes around to try small bites that are delicious.
70 locals recommend
Old Thousand
1000 E 11th StChinese fusion restaurant with unique dishes and a fun atmosphere for group dinners. Highly recommend the old thousand cocktail, mala chicken, brisket fried rice, cauliflower, and steamed buns. They do like their spices, so ask for dipping sauces to go with the food.
If you're there for dim sum, they have a cart that comes around to try small bites that are delicious.
One of our favorite brunch places. They have a high quality flare on all the brunch classics. If you're feeling saucy, get a mimosa pitcher for the table. You won't be disappointed.
Side note- also a GREAT place for oysters.
11 locals recommend
Hillside Farmacy
1209 East 11th StreetOne of our favorite brunch places. They have a high quality flare on all the brunch classics. If you're feeling saucy, get a mimosa pitcher for the table. You won't be disappointed.
Side note- also a GREAT place for oysters.
Great place for beer and kolaches. Fun back patio area with lots of room for groups.
73 locals recommend
Batch Craft Beer & Kolaches
3220 Manor RdGreat place for beer and kolaches. Fun back patio area with lots of room for groups.
The best breakfast taco in town. The Don Juan can't be beat for the affordability and quality. They are the nicest people, go for the handshake with Jefe Juan himself if he's around.
282 locals recommend
Juan in a Million
2300 E Cesar Chavez StThe best breakfast taco in town. The Don Juan can't be beat for the affordability and quality. They are the nicest people, go for the handshake with Jefe Juan himself if he's around.
One of the best asian fusion options around. Let the waiters lead you if you're feeling adventurous, they always do a great job.
151 locals recommend
Kemuri Tatsu-Ya
2713 E 2nd StOne of the best asian fusion options around. Let the waiters lead you if you're feeling adventurous, they always do a great job.
The most French experience you'll get outside of France itself. Great food and cocktails, and the staff is authentically French. Highly recommend the steak frites and a sidecar.
522 locals recommend
Justine's
4710 E 5th StThe most French experience you'll get outside of France itself. Great food and cocktails, and the staff is authentically French. Highly recommend the steak frites and a sidecar.
Rich and authentic South American food. Good margaritas and salsa. Recommended for a casual evening with a laidback vibe.
198 locals recommend
Licha's Cantina
1306 E 6th StRich and authentic South American food. Good margaritas and salsa. Recommended for a casual evening with a laidback vibe.
Bufalina Pizza
2215 E Cesar Chavez StGreat Neapolitan pizza, but it foes get busy and fill up quick.
A great spot for oysters, good burgers, good drinks, great spot to take large groups. They also have a coffee shop attached that is open during certain hours.
84 locals recommend
Hank's Austin
5811 Berkman DrA great spot for oysters, good burgers, good drinks, great spot to take large groups. They also have a coffee shop attached that is open during certain hours.
Coffee scene
LeverCraft Coffee
3307 Oak Springs DrGreat coffee from an airstream trailer. Tacos also available!
They make authentic coffee drinks in a great environment. Also have great cocktails!
If you want a breakfast taco, get there before 10am.
186 locals recommend
Houndstooth Coffee
4200 N Lamar BlvdThey make authentic coffee drinks in a great environment. Also have great cocktails!
If you want a breakfast taco, get there before 10am.
Fleet Coffee Co
2427 Webberville RdA coffee snob's paradise. Very small interior.
Greater Goods Coffee Roasting Co.
160 E 5th StRelaxing environment for coffee with friends.
Neighborhood favorite with great coffee and food. Be careful of the parking signs in the neighborhoods.
251 locals recommend
Cherrywood Coffeehouse
1400 E 38th 1/2 StNeighborhood favorite with great coffee and food. Be careful of the parking signs in the neighborhoods.
Neighborhoods
Great outdoor areas to hang out. Recommend the park area by the Texas Mutual building with volleyball courts and lots of places to sit.
106 locals recommend
Mueller
Great outdoor areas to hang out. Recommend the park area by the Texas Mutual building with volleyball courts and lots of places to sit.
Traveler advice
Ways to save
Happy Hours
Happy hours are bountiful and wonderful ways to get some of the best food at the best prices. Try Seven Grand, Licha's, Better Half, Odd Duck, Uchiko.
Book before you go
Brunch
If you have more than 4 people, I highly recommend making brunch reservations since you can easily wait an hour or more for the most popular brunch spots in Austin.
What to pack
Allergy Pills
Start taking allergy pills a few days before coming and take them while here. Cedar is especially high from December to February and can make you miserable if you are sensitive to it.