East Austin Guidebook
Food scene
Artisan java & bites are served at this cafe with industrial–chic decor, a patio & a laid-back vibe.
201 locals recommend
Figure 8 Coffee Purveyors
1111 Chicon StArtisan java & bites are served at this cafe with industrial–chic decor, a patio & a laid-back vibe.
Dear Diary Coffeehouse
1212 Chicon StCoffee shop, vegan deli and community journal library.
Small, easygoing coffee & tea stop with an adjoining food-truck courtyard & hammock lounge.
27 locals recommend
Revival Coffee
1405 E 7th StSmall, easygoing coffee & tea stop with an adjoining food-truck courtyard & hammock lounge.
Petite cafe serving classic & inventive coffee drinks, plus local tacos & pastries.
86 locals recommend
Fleet Coffee Co
2427 Webberville RdPetite cafe serving classic & inventive coffee drinks, plus local tacos & pastries.
Simple trailer with picnic tables for tacos with spit-grilled meats or veggie options, plus migas.
314 locals recommend
Veracruz All Natural Food Truck
2505 Webberville RoadSimple trailer with picnic tables for tacos with spit-grilled meats or veggie options, plus migas.
Cozy brewery for house beers sold only on-premise, plus root beer, kombucha, espresso & house tacos.
227 locals recommend
Lazarus Brewing Co.
1902 E 6th StCozy brewery for house beers sold only on-premise, plus root beer, kombucha, espresso & house tacos.
Rustic-cool eatery in a butcher shop serving meat-centric farm-to-table American fare, beer & wine.
151 locals recommend
Salt & Time
1912 E 7th StRustic-cool eatery in a butcher shop serving meat-centric farm-to-table American fare, beer & wine.
Trailer with outdoor picnic tables serving up BBQ meats, including combo plates & sandwiches.
215 locals recommend
Micklethwait Craft Meats
1309 Rosewood AveTrailer with outdoor picnic tables serving up BBQ meats, including combo plates & sandwiches.
Breakfast, brunch & cocktails served in a warm, hip restaurant that has a patio.
132 locals recommend
Paperboy
1203 E 11th StBreakfast, brunch & cocktails served in a warm, hip restaurant that has a patio.
Ramen Tatsu-Ya
1234 S Lamar BlvdTop Ramen in Austin!
Contemporary spot serving interior Mexican specialties & snacks, beer, wine & craft cocktails.
151 locals recommend
Fried and True Food Truck
1308 E 6th StContemporary spot serving interior Mexican specialties & snacks, beer, wine & craft cocktails.
Saltillo Plaza has nearby conveniences including Whole Foods, Target, Nails on East 5th, Brew & Brew and more.
1332 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar BlvdSaltillo Plaza has nearby conveniences including Whole Foods, Target, Nails on East 5th, Brew & Brew and more.
Gourmet New American fare served in a polished cafe space in a converted gas station/Laundromat.
397 locals recommend
Launderette
2115 Holly StGourmet New American fare served in a polished cafe space in a converted gas station/Laundromat.
Valentina's Tex Mex BBQ
308 Menchaca RdBBQ you do not want to miss!
Sightseeing
Live country music is served up in this hip, upbeat, sprawling honky-tonk with a taco truck outside.
672 locals recommend
The White Horse
500 Comal StLive country music is served up in this hip, upbeat, sprawling honky-tonk with a taco truck outside.
A scenic view from the top of Mount Bonnell, a short hike to the top.
1082 locals recommend
Mount Bonnell
A scenic view from the top of Mount Bonnell, a short hike to the top.
The Contemporary Austin - Laguna Gloria
3809 W 35th StGift shops
A stylish, understated shop offering a curated selection of housewares, home accessories & gifts.
75 locals recommend
take heart
1211 E 11th StA stylish, understated shop offering a curated selection of housewares, home accessories & gifts.
Corocoro
2032 E Cesar Chavez StNeat gift shop featuring South American art, jewelry and home decor.
Son of a Sailor
916 Springdale RdAlcohol, Beer and Wine
Saddle Up is an all-day neighborhood hangout spot featuring a large selection of natural wine, local cider and craft beer. Also enjoy scratch-made baked goods and a full espresso menu.
Saddle Up Austin
1309 Rosewood AvenueSaddle Up is an all-day neighborhood hangout spot featuring a large selection of natural wine, local cider and craft beer. Also enjoy scratch-made baked goods and a full espresso menu.
Blue Owl Brewing
2400 E Cesar Chavez StA brewery specializing in sour ales.
Mour Cafe
1414 Shore District DrLoLo
1504 E 6th StFitness & Fun
Austin Bouldering Project
979 Springdale RdWeekend hangouts
Mueller Farmers' Market
2006 Philomena StEvery Sunday from 10:00am – 2:00pm, rain or shine!
Neighborhoods
Best place to start your day with a walk, hike, or jog around Lady Bird Lake!
267 locals recommend
Lady Bird Lake Trail
Lady Bird Lake TrailBest place to start your day with a walk, hike, or jog around Lady Bird Lake!
Stop at Aba for lunch while you peruse the shops on Soco! Take a photo at the "I Love You So Much" mural at Jo's Coffee.
650 locals recommend
South Congress
Stop at Aba for lunch while you peruse the shops on Soco! Take a photo at the "I Love You So Much" mural at Jo's Coffee.
Rainey Street
Rainey StreetDynamic nightlife scene on Rainey Street!