Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
We like to walk here to work, or get BBQ from the food truck outside. Coffee's good, and we like the quiet room for getting some work done. Also they're 24 hours!
246 locals recommend
The Buzz Mill
1505 Town Creek DrWe like to walk here to work, or get BBQ from the food truck outside. Coffee's good, and we like the quiet room for getting some work done. Also they're 24 hours!
This is a favorite coffee spot, and an Austin must! We recommend a vanilla latte or cappuccino! Also, stop in early to grab a Red Rabbit Donut before they're gone! (Mexican Chocolate is the best!)
63 locals recommend
Vintage Heart Coffee
1405 East 7th StreetThis is a favorite coffee spot, and an Austin must! We recommend a vanilla latte or cappuccino! Also, stop in early to grab a Red Rabbit Donut before they're gone! (Mexican Chocolate is the best!)
Our favorite weekend brunch spot! Large mimosas, amazing fritattas, all the tartines are awesome (the smoked trout is divine)—but most of all, try the blueberry blintzes!
351 locals recommend
Blue Dahlia Bistro
1115 E 11th StOur favorite weekend brunch spot! Large mimosas, amazing fritattas, all the tartines are awesome (the smoked trout is divine)—but most of all, try the blueberry blintzes!
You will not get a better burger, anywhere, period. In house buns, local beef, truffle fries, and great margaritas! Don't be put off by the line, they have it down to a science and it moves quick!
780 locals recommend
Hopdoddy Burger Bar
1400 S Congress AveYou will not get a better burger, anywhere, period. In house buns, local beef, truffle fries, and great margaritas! Don't be put off by the line, they have it down to a science and it moves quick!
Our favorite Sushi spot! Try the "Delight" appetizer (you won't regret it), and the Goku Roll!
9 locals recommend
WuWu Sushi
1407 East 7th StreetOur favorite Sushi spot! Try the "Delight" appetizer (you won't regret it), and the Goku Roll!
Torchy's is an Austin staple for a reason, tacos are serious business! We love the queso, and our favorite tacos are "The Democrat", "Baja Shrimp" and "Fried Avocado"!
275 locals recommend
Torchy's Tacos
1311 South 1st StreetTorchy's is an Austin staple for a reason, tacos are serious business! We love the queso, and our favorite tacos are "The Democrat", "Baja Shrimp" and "Fried Avocado"!
If Tacos are important, Breakfast Tacos are even more so, and this is the place to get 'em. The food is all local and organic, and the doña salsa will surely clear out your sinuses. We like the Otto.
247 locals recommend
Tacodeli
4200 N Lamar BlvdIf Tacos are important, Breakfast Tacos are even more so, and this is the place to get 'em. The food is all local and organic, and the doña salsa will surely clear out your sinuses. We like the Otto.
Good, serious, pretentious coffee. Their coffee is not for the faint of heart, or those who like over-sugared Starbucks. But if you're looking for a damn good pourover this is your spot.
186 locals recommend
Houndstooth Coffee
4200 N Lamar BlvdGood, serious, pretentious coffee. Their coffee is not for the faint of heart, or those who like over-sugared Starbucks. But if you're looking for a damn good pourover this is your spot.
This place is pretty new in town, but we love it so far! The coffee is good, and their outdoor seating is nice.
78 locals recommend
Seventh Flag Coffee
1506 S 1st StThis place is pretty new in town, but we love it so far! The coffee is good, and their outdoor seating is nice.
If you are in search of heavenly, amazing pizza, this is your spot. A bit pricy but totally worth it. Our favorite is the Cadillac. We like to get Favor to deliver it to us on lazy nights in!
372 locals recommend
Via 313 Pizza
10106 W 6th StIf you are in search of heavenly, amazing pizza, this is your spot. A bit pricy but totally worth it. Our favorite is the Cadillac. We like to get Favor to deliver it to us on lazy nights in!
This one's a little out of the way, but if you find yourself in this area it's worth a stop in. Really good pizza and awesome beer brewed in house. We love "The Hill Country" Pizza.
175 locals recommend
Pinthouse Pizza
4729 Burnet RdThis one's a little out of the way, but if you find yourself in this area it's worth a stop in. Really good pizza and awesome beer brewed in house. We love "The Hill Country" Pizza.
There's actually a new Juiceland right around the corner from our place, on East Cesar Chavez. It's a great place for a light lunch, fresh juice, or smoothies. Our favorite is The Hawaii Five.
519 locals recommend
JuiceLand
1625 Barton Springs RdThere's actually a new Juiceland right around the corner from our place, on East Cesar Chavez. It's a great place for a light lunch, fresh juice, or smoothies. Our favorite is The Hawaii Five.
A wonderful spot for an upscale night out, or a nice brunch. Get dressed up, order a bottle of wine, and enjoy a lovely dining experience.
59 locals recommend
Olivia
2043 South Lamar BoulevardA wonderful spot for an upscale night out, or a nice brunch. Get dressed up, order a bottle of wine, and enjoy a lovely dining experience.
Another Austin staple, usually best between the hours of Midnight and 5AM (because diner food is just better then). The "Paris Texas" platter is awesome, and they have good burgers too!
224 locals recommend
Kerbey Lane Cafe
3003 S Lamar BlvdAnother Austin staple, usually best between the hours of Midnight and 5AM (because diner food is just better then). The "Paris Texas" platter is awesome, and they have good burgers too!
Mozarts is our favorite place to relax when the weather is nice. It looks over the river, and they have awesome pastries and coffee with LOTS of outdoor seating.
371 locals recommend
Mozart's Coffee Roasters
3825 Lake Austin BlvdMozarts is our favorite place to relax when the weather is nice. It looks over the river, and they have awesome pastries and coffee with LOTS of outdoor seating.
Awesome french food, lovely outdoor atmosphere, and open until 2PM! We love this tucked-away odd little restaurant for date nights. :)
522 locals recommend
Justine's
4710 E 5th StAwesome french food, lovely outdoor atmosphere, and open until 2PM! We love this tucked-away odd little restaurant for date nights. :)
Amazing, upscale mexican food. This isn't a traditional Austin tex-mex spot, but the food is just unspeakably good. It's a little pricey but well worth it.
18 locals recommend
El Naranjo
2717 South Lamar BoulevardAmazing, upscale mexican food. This isn't a traditional Austin tex-mex spot, but the food is just unspeakably good. It's a little pricey but well worth it.
A great place to stop in for a quick lunch while sightseeing. Traditional turkish kebab sandwiches (not kabobs on skewers, think more like a gyro) and awesome falafel!
64 locals recommend
Kebabalicious
1311 E 7th StA great place to stop in for a quick lunch while sightseeing. Traditional turkish kebab sandwiches (not kabobs on skewers, think more like a gyro) and awesome falafel!
The Thai food is good, but what we really love about Thai Fresh is their organic dairy-free (vegan) ice cream. It is the best dairy-free ice cream I've ever eaten.
189 locals recommend
Thai Fresh
909 W Mary StThe Thai food is good, but what we really love about Thai Fresh is their organic dairy-free (vegan) ice cream. It is the best dairy-free ice cream I've ever eaten.
Skip the line at Franklin's and head to Freedmen's for a much more relaxed BBQ experience. Their smoked meats are unparalleled and Harrison the bar tender makes the best Whiskey cocktails in town.
43 locals recommend
Freedmen's
Skip the line at Franklin's and head to Freedmen's for a much more relaxed BBQ experience. Their smoked meats are unparalleled and Harrison the bar tender makes the best Whiskey cocktails in town.
Another good lunch spot, the spicy chickpea wrap is a delicious mid-day healthy pick me up!
17 locals recommend
Conscious Cravings
1311 S 1st StAnother good lunch spot, the spicy chickpea wrap is a delicious mid-day healthy pick me up!
Le Café Crêpe
200 San Jacinto BlvdA fun, simple breakfast spot for a diverse selection of crepes!
If you're looking for a quick spot to pick up dinner on your way back to the apartment after a long day playing in Austin, we like the burgers here and it's definitely better than P. Terry's!
13 locals recommend
Cow Bells
If you're looking for a quick spot to pick up dinner on your way back to the apartment after a long day playing in Austin, we like the burgers here and it's definitely better than P. Terry's!
A great dinner spot, it tends to fill up fast though so try to get a reservation, or be prepared for a wait!
160 locals recommend
Eastside Café
2113 Manor RdA great dinner spot, it tends to fill up fast though so try to get a reservation, or be prepared for a wait!
Drinks & Nightlife
So, the Brixton is a decent bar, but what we really like is the Mission Dogs "bacon wrapped hot dog" stand out front Thurs-Sun. Trust us, the DogiJuku will change your life.
36 locals recommend
The Brixton
1412 E 6th StSo, the Brixton is a decent bar, but what we really like is the Mission Dogs "bacon wrapped hot dog" stand out front Thurs-Sun. Trust us, the DogiJuku will change your life.
This is a great, casual hangout, particularly when the weather is nice. They have a great beer selection, and their sausages and sandwiches are amazing.
358 locals recommend
Easy Tiger
1501 E 7th StThis is a great, casual hangout, particularly when the weather is nice. They have a great beer selection, and their sausages and sandwiches are amazing.
If you're in the mood for a good cocktail and snacks, this is your spot. Classy, elegant, and a huge, creative cocktail menu. This isn't your run-in-the-mill bar, more for a nice night out.
93 locals recommend
Péché
208 W 4th StIf you're in the mood for a good cocktail and snacks, this is your spot. Classy, elegant, and a huge, creative cocktail menu. This isn't your run-in-the-mill bar, more for a nice night out.
A fun, casual bar for a beer, a round of pool or shuffleboard, and a late-night burger.
13 locals recommend
Buffalo Billiards
201 E 6th StA fun, casual bar for a beer, a round of pool or shuffleboard, and a late-night burger.
You can't come to Austin without enjoying one of our many Alamo Drafthouse locations. It's a real experience, and a lot of fun, especially if you can catch an "action pack" showing or special event.
228 locals recommend
Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas
320 E 6th StYou can't come to Austin without enjoying one of our many Alamo Drafthouse locations. It's a real experience, and a lot of fun, especially if you can catch an "action pack" showing or special event.
Craft Pride
61 Rainey StHuge selection of great Craft Beers on tap!
The cocktails are good, the atmosphere is nice, the burgers are better, together they are a perfect combination!
22 locals recommend
Javelina Bar
69 Rainey StThe cocktails are good, the atmosphere is nice, the burgers are better, together they are a perfect combination!
Shopping
An awesome, giant, two-store independent bookstore and cafe with lots of quirky gifts and oddities! We love to hang out here on lazy Saturdays, explore, read, eat tamales (it's weird, but really).
146 locals recommend
BookPeople
603 N Lamar BlvdAn awesome, giant, two-store independent bookstore and cafe with lots of quirky gifts and oddities! We love to hang out here on lazy Saturdays, explore, read, eat tamales (it's weird, but really).
This is the Flagship Whole Foods for the entire US, and worth a stop in if you're a Whole Food's fan, or just want a cheap healthy lunch. :)
1332 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar BlvdThis is the Flagship Whole Foods for the entire US, and worth a stop in if you're a Whole Food's fan, or just want a cheap healthy lunch. :)
A really fun and quirky vintage/antique store to check out when you're wandering around South Congress.
194 locals recommend
Uncommon Objects
1602 Fort View RdA really fun and quirky vintage/antique store to check out when you're wandering around South Congress.
Sightseeing
If you enjoy a more laid-back bar scene than raucous 6th street, Rainey St. is the place to be, so many food trucks, restaurants, and bars to choose from, with a bit more "grown up" feel than downtown
793 locals recommend
Rainey Street
Rainey StreetIf you enjoy a more laid-back bar scene than raucous 6th street, Rainey St. is the place to be, so many food trucks, restaurants, and bars to choose from, with a bit more "grown up" feel than downtown