Erin's Guidebook
Food Scene
VERY pricey, but absolutely the best sushi I've ever had, and I've lived in Japan.
309 locals recommend
Uchiko
4200 N Lamar BlvdVERY pricey, but absolutely the best sushi I've ever had, and I've lived in Japan.
Don't waste your time at Torchy's, this is the place to go for those famous Austin tacos!
34 locals recommend
Velvet Taco
11501 Rock Rose AveDon't waste your time at Torchy's, this is the place to go for those famous Austin tacos!
Incredible brunch place that just happens to be vegan, you can't even tell, it blows my mind. They also have great craft cocktails.
30 locals recommend
Citizen Eatery - Vegan food, Paleo food, Gluten free food
5011 Burnet RdIncredible brunch place that just happens to be vegan, you can't even tell, it blows my mind. They also have great craft cocktails.
Nancy's Sky Garden
103 N Austin AveFantastic poke and other healthy but delicious food!
Great place downtown in the historical Driskoll hotel for fancy breakfast and brunch.
10 locals recommend
1886 Cafe & Bakery
604 Brazos StGreat place downtown in the historical Driskoll hotel for fancy breakfast and brunch.
A local dive coffee shopthat that serves coffee as well as beer and has open mic nights. A 5 minute walk from the apartment
25 locals recommend
Kick Butt Coffee
5775 Airport BlvdA local dive coffee shopthat that serves coffee as well as beer and has open mic nights. A 5 minute walk from the apartment
This place has a drive thru that's easy to miss, so keep your eyes peeled. They have my favorite breakfast tacos in Austin and you can get wine and beer in the drive thru.
49 locals recommend
Fresa's 9th & Lamar
915 N Lamar BlvdThis place has a drive thru that's easy to miss, so keep your eyes peeled. They have my favorite breakfast tacos in Austin and you can get wine and beer in the drive thru.
The quintessential dive bar with pool, a jukebox, and really good pizza.
37 locals recommend
The Parlor
4301 W Guadalupe StThe quintessential dive bar with pool, a jukebox, and really good pizza.
Taste of Ethiopia II
3801 S Congress AveAbsolutely phenomenal Ethiopian food!
I lived in Hawaii for a year and I get food here when I'm missing it. Legit plate lunches!
Hawaiian Bros.
8023 Burnet RoadI lived in Hawaii for a year and I get food here when I'm missing it. Legit plate lunches!
IL Saporis Italian Food Truck
603 West Live Oak StreetBest Italian in Austin
Tumble22
7211 Burnet RdPhenomenal Nashville style chicken
Really great Japanese place downtown for date night.
46 locals recommend
Fukumoto Sushi & Yakitori Izakaya
514 Medina StReally great Japanese place downtown for date night.
Sushi Junai 2
2500 W Parmer LnExcellent but fairly priced sushi.
Watch a movie and order food and drinks from your seat! Their specials are always good.
220 locals recommend
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Mueller
1911 Aldrich StWatch a movie and order food and drinks from your seat! Their specials are always good.
My favorite bakery that happens to be in my favorite neighborhood in Austin, Hyde Park.
197 locals recommend
Quack's 43rd Street Bakery
411 E 43rd StMy favorite bakery that happens to be in my favorite neighborhood in Austin, Hyde Park.
This is HEB's version of Whole Foods and in my opinion is better. They also have a great Cafe that has live music on weekends with a huge outdoor seating area.
765 locals recommend
Central Market
4477 S Lamar BlvdThis is HEB's version of Whole Foods and in my opinion is better. They also have a great Cafe that has live music on weekends with a huge outdoor seating area.
The best local diner food for a hangover and otherwise. Very cheap.
34 locals recommend
Dan's Hamburgers
5602 N Lamar BlvdThe best local diner food for a hangover and otherwise. Very cheap.
Don't waste your time standing in line at Franklin's, this is the place to go if you're craving BBQ.
99 locals recommend
Black's Barbecue Austin
3110 Guadalupe StDon't waste your time standing in line at Franklin's, this is the place to go if you're craving BBQ.
Cute spot for fancy Detroit style pizza with wine and other drinks.
372 locals recommend
Via 313 Pizza
10106 W 6th StCute spot for fancy Detroit style pizza with wine and other drinks.
Very cute bar in the Domain for fun cocktails and literary made for Instagram ops.
25 locals recommend
Wonder Bar
11500 Rock Rose AveVery cute bar in the Domain for fun cocktails and literary made for Instagram ops.
A Christmas themed bar that isn't far from the apartment and is a local favorite.
93 locals recommend
Lala's Little Nugget
2207 Justin LnA Christmas themed bar that isn't far from the apartment and is a local favorite.
Sightseeing
This is technically an off leash dog park. The driveway is right off the bridge as you cross the river. The parking lot is small so expect to sit in line to wait for a spot, but it's worth it. Be courteous to the locals and don't cut in line. During the summer months the water is sometimes toxic to dogs, so check if there are signs posted or you don't see any other dogs say swimming, beware. Otherwise this is my favorite place in Austin. Walk all the way out to the end and pop a squat on the tree roots dangling on the edge of Lady Bird Lake.
50 locals recommend
Red Bud Isle Park
3401 Redbud TrailThis is technically an off leash dog park. The driveway is right off the bridge as you cross the river. The parking lot is small so expect to sit in line to wait for a spot, but it's worth it. Be courteous to the locals and don't cut in line. During the summer months the water is sometimes toxic to dogs, so check if there are signs posted or you don't see any other dogs say swimming, beware. Otherwise this is my favorite place in Austin. Walk all the way out to the end and pop a squat on the tree roots dangling on the edge of Lady Bird Lake.
I love this place so much! For classichorror fans, UFO enthusiasts, and cryptid fanatics, this place has everything. They also have the best gift shop in town.
71 locals recommend
Museum of The Weird
412 E 6th StI love this place so much! For classichorror fans, UFO enthusiasts, and cryptid fanatics, this place has everything. They also have the best gift shop in town.