Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Voted best barbecue in the country. Numerous times. Doors open at 11, but you should get there by 10 to make sure to get brisket before they run out. Be prepared to wait in line. It's worth it.
919 locals recommend
Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th StVoted best barbecue in the country. Numerous times. Doors open at 11, but you should get there by 10 to make sure to get brisket before they run out. Be prepared to wait in line. It's worth it.
Take an uber here. This hidden gem has amazing food and fantastic ambiance. Order a sazerac, the artichoke, and the steak tartare.
522 locals recommend
Justine's
4710 E 5th StTake an uber here. This hidden gem has amazing food and fantastic ambiance. Order a sazerac, the artichoke, and the steak tartare.
The first of Paul Qui's now legendary food trailers. Located in the back of Liberty Bar. Everything on this menu is amazing. Make sure to try the brussels sprout salad.
291 locals recommend
The Liberty
1618 East 6th StreetThe first of Paul Qui's now legendary food trailers. Located in the back of Liberty Bar. Everything on this menu is amazing. Make sure to try the brussels sprout salad.
Great weekend breakfast spot - order a rockstar bagel and a mimosa. The coffee here is locally roasted by Cuvee and exceptionally prepared.
379 locals recommend
Cenote
1010 E Cesar Chavez StGreat weekend breakfast spot - order a rockstar bagel and a mimosa. The coffee here is locally roasted by Cuvee and exceptionally prepared.
Great for breakfast and happy hour. Grab a seat on their sidewalk patio.
354 locals recommend
Hillside Farmacy
1209 E 11th StGreat for breakfast and happy hour. Grab a seat on their sidewalk patio.
Rockstar Bagels
1900 Rosewood AveOne of the best bagels in town.
Figure 8 Coffee Purveyors
1111 Chicon StAmazing coffee, short walk from the house.
Thai-Kun
1816 E 6th StAmazing Thai food truck. Order the Khao Man Gai.
Fantastic meat-focused menu in a high quality, detail-oriented butcher shop.
151 locals recommend
Salt & Time
1912 E 7th StFantastic meat-focused menu in a high quality, detail-oriented butcher shop.
Wright Bros. Brew and Brew
500 San Marcos StCoffee & Beer
Licha's Cantina
1306 E 6th StAmazing Mexican food.
Paperboy
1203 E 11th StGreat for breakfast or lunch
Micklethwait Craft Meats
1309 Rosewood AveFantastic bbq without the line
East Side Pies
1401 Rosewood AvePizza!
A long-time Austin staple that was recently revamped. These guys are known for their migas and biscuits (any time of day).
90 locals recommend
Cisco's Restaurant
1511 E 6th StA long-time Austin staple that was recently revamped. These guys are known for their migas and biscuits (any time of day).
Via 313 Pizza
10106 W 6th StDetroit style pizza. AMAZING. Trust me - just try it.
Old Thousand
1000 E 11th StCreative Chinese food in a fun setting.
Drinks & Nightlife
One of our favorite spots in all of Austin. The food is pretty good, but we come here for the cocktails. Go early if you can (opens at 5) and sit at the bar. Fantastic happy hour every day 5-7.
288 locals recommend
Ah Sing Den
1100 E 6th StOne of our favorite spots in all of Austin. The food is pretty good, but we come here for the cocktails. Go early if you can (opens at 5) and sit at the bar. Fantastic happy hour every day 5-7.
Funky east side bar with great bar pizza and craft cocktails. They often have live music. A favorite among Austin bartenders.
89 locals recommend
King Bee Lounge
1906 E 12th StFunky east side bar with great bar pizza and craft cocktails. They often have live music. A favorite among Austin bartenders.
One of our favorite bars in town. Craft cocktails, cheap beer, large outdoor patio. Food truck Thai Kun on premise.
561 locals recommend
Whisler's
1816 E 6th StOne of our favorite bars in town. Craft cocktails, cheap beer, large outdoor patio. Food truck Thai Kun on premise.
The White Horse
500 Comal StDive bar with live music.
Zilker Brewing Company
1701 E 6th StBrewery within walking distance
Lazarus Brewing Co.
1902 E 6th StCoffee shop/brewery with lots of space for hanging out.
Casual neighborhood bar with craft cocktails and a coney dog food truck (don't miss the crinkle cut fries!). A favorite of ours!
97 locals recommend
Nickel City
1133 E 11th StCasual neighborhood bar with craft cocktails and a coney dog food truck (don't miss the crinkle cut fries!). A favorite of ours!
Essentials
Great convenience store with extensive wine and beer selection. Also doubles as a beer/wine bar, cafe, and coffee shop.
352 locals recommend
Quickie Pickie
2027 E Cesar Chavez StGreat convenience store with extensive wine and beer selection. Also doubles as a beer/wine bar, cafe, and coffee shop.
J & J Spirits
1131 E 11th StLiquor Store
Shopping
Vintage Store - the address here is incorrect :: it's actually down the street from the house on 11th Street.
39 locals recommend
Charm School Vintage
1111 E 11th StVintage Store - the address here is incorrect :: it's actually down the street from the house on 11th Street.
Olive
1200 E 11th StWomen's boutique
take heart
1211 E 11th StEtsy-style store with housewares, etc.