Guidebook for Austin!
Food Scene
Ranked #1 BBQ in Texas and just a few minutes walk from your East Austin Retreat!
919 locals recommend
Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th StRanked #1 BBQ in Texas and just a few minutes walk from your East Austin Retreat!
Great ambiance , delicious food and a fun place to go to for brunch. Just a short walk from The Retreat!
354 locals recommend
Hillside Farmacy
1209 E 11th StGreat ambiance , delicious food and a fun place to go to for brunch. Just a short walk from The Retreat!
Paperboy
1203 E 11th StYou can't go wrong with anything you try from the menu...
Casual, eclectic, local pizza joint with plenty of unique pizzas to choose from! *Outside seating only..
321 locals recommend
East Side Pies
1401 Rosewood AveCasual, eclectic, local pizza joint with plenty of unique pizzas to choose from! *Outside seating only..
Buenos Aires Café
1201 E 6th StGreat atmosphere, amazing food!
Prohibition Creamery
1407 E 7th StIce Cream + Alcohol at the same place?? Yes, please!
Micklethwait Craft Meats
1309 Rosewood AveStubb's Bar-B-Q
801 Red River StGreat coffee, blueberry scones, breakfast tacos and more..
28 locals recommend
Try Hard Coffee Roasters
1115 E 11th StGreat coffee, blueberry scones, breakfast tacos and more..
Arbor Food Park
1108 E 12th StVarious food trucks within a quick walk from the house. Cuantos Tacos is a must!
Chinese dishes with a modern twist served in a vintage space with craft drinks and cool music.
70 locals recommend
Old Thousand
1000 E 11th StChinese dishes with a modern twist served in a vintage space with craft drinks and cool music.
If you are looking to splurge on your meal, we strongly recommend the Launderette! Gourmet fare served in a polished cafe space in a converted gas station/Laundromat. Fun ambiance and delicious food.
397 locals recommend
Launderette
2115 Holly StIf you are looking to splurge on your meal, we strongly recommend the Launderette! Gourmet fare served in a polished cafe space in a converted gas station/Laundromat. Fun ambiance and delicious food.
Bar serving Asian-inspired hot & cold dishes, plus sweets, cocktails & sake in an intimate setting.
288 locals recommend
Ah Sing Den
1100 E 6th StBar serving Asian-inspired hot & cold dishes, plus sweets, cocktails & sake in an intimate setting.
Casual izakaya & bar serving meat-centric shareable plates with Japanese & Texan influences. Really fun atmosphere.
151 locals recommend
Kemuri Tatsu-Ya
2713 E 2nd StCasual izakaya & bar serving meat-centric shareable plates with Japanese & Texan influences. Really fun atmosphere.
Charming old house turned into a Mexican restaurant with cool decorations inside. Great place to go for a meal or just to enjoy the
198 locals recommend
Licha's Cantina
1306 E 6th StCharming old house turned into a Mexican restaurant with cool decorations inside. Great place to go for a meal or just to enjoy the
A simple trailer with picnic tables and our favorite place for breakfast tacos! Breakfast tacos are considered a major food group to Austinites. Their salsa is fresh, homemade and delicious. Try the migas tacos- you won’t regret it!
314 locals recommend
Veracruz All Natural Food Truck
2505 Webberville Road A simple trailer with picnic tables and our favorite place for breakfast tacos! Breakfast tacos are considered a major food group to Austinites. Their salsa is fresh, homemade and delicious. Try the migas tacos- you won’t regret it!
Shopping
Quickie Pickie
2027 E Cesar Chavez StNeighborhood gastropub/grocery store.
take heart
1211 E 11th StBoutique store selling beautifully made items for the home and body.
Store that sources eclectic, vintage clothing for women and men.
39 locals recommend
Charm School Vintage
1111 E 11th StStore that sources eclectic, vintage clothing for women and men.
Arts & Culture
Texas Senate
1200 Congress AveThe Blanton Museum of Art
200 East Martin Luther King Junior BoulevardBullock Texas State History Museum
1800 Congress AveFrench Legation Museum
Entertainment & Activities
Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium
2139 San Jacinto BlvdMoody Amphitheater
1401 Trinity StConcerts, Sports Events, etc. No need to worry about parking!! It's just a 0.7 mile walk, scooter, uber away..
16 locals recommend
Moody Center
2001 Robert Dedman DrConcerts, Sports Events, etc. No need to worry about parking!! It's just a 0.7 mile walk, scooter, uber away..
Drinks & Nightlife
Plenty of bars, clubs and restaurants to check out!
212 locals recommend
Rainey Street Historic District
Plenty of bars, clubs and restaurants to check out!
Mohawk Austin
912 Red River StA classic live music venue that hosts great concerts!
West 6th Street
West 6th Street6th Street Nightlife is a quick uber, scooter or walk away.