Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
JuiceLand
1625 Barton Springs RdBest smoothies, fresh juices and healthy snacks in Austin.
Delicious French food with killer cocktails set to the bartender's blues record of choice. My personal favorite. Dine on the patio or inside.
522 locals recommend
Justine's
4710 E 5th StDelicious French food with killer cocktails set to the bartender's blues record of choice. My personal favorite. Dine on the patio or inside.
No signage on the building. Get there early if you don't want to wait for hours. Order the pie with arugula.
180 locals recommend
Bufalina Pizza
2215 E Cesar Chavez StNo signage on the building. Get there early if you don't want to wait for hours. Order the pie with arugula.
Vegetarian Mexican food...eating tacos does not have to be a greasy affair. Very casual.
145 locals recommend
Mr. Natural
1901 E Cesar Chavez StVegetarian Mexican food...eating tacos does not have to be a greasy affair. Very casual.
Sip a coffee and buy a dress. Cute, little coffee shop-boutique hybrid.
45 locals recommend
Friends & Neighbors
2614 East Cesar Chavez StreetSip a coffee and buy a dress. Cute, little coffee shop-boutique hybrid.
Tattoos, leather and the best damn beet and arugula sandwich with sweet potato fries you will ever eat.
244 locals recommend
Yellow Jacket Social Club
1704 E 5th StTattoos, leather and the best damn beet and arugula sandwich with sweet potato fries you will ever eat.
Want to check out the Austin food trailer scene? Love sushi? You MUST go here.
10 locals recommend
Kyōten Sushiko
4600 Mueller BlvdWant to check out the Austin food trailer scene? Love sushi? You MUST go here.
yes, like the famous Paul Qui. go have a dining experience you won't forget.
79 locals recommend
Kuneho
1600 East 6th Streetyes, like the famous Paul Qui. go have a dining experience you won't forget.
one of the best East side spots...watch out because you can easily hang here all day.
379 locals recommend
Cenote
1010 E Cesar Chavez Stone of the best East side spots...watch out because you can easily hang here all day.
Juice Box
1010 E Cesar Chavez StDelicious juice and fresh snacks!
Flat Track Coffee
1619 E Cesar Chavez Stperfect cup of coffee
Dai Due
2406 Manor RdFarm to table at it's best
Veracruz All Natural Food Truck
2505 Webberville Roadlegit, non-greasy, street tacos
hands down the best authentic Interior Mexican food in town. the ambiance is perfect too.
198 locals recommend
Licha's Cantina
1306 E 6th Sthands down the best authentic Interior Mexican food in town. the ambiance is perfect too.
Home Slice Pizza
1415 S Congress AveBest NY style pizza in town by far. Do it.
My favorite vegetarian spot in town. Great brunch. Whatever you order, make sure you have it with a side of the ginger miso dressing
565 locals recommend
Bouldin Creek Cafe
1900 S 1st StMy favorite vegetarian spot in town. Great brunch. Whatever you order, make sure you have it with a side of the ginger miso dressing
Sugar Mama's Bakeshop
1905 S 1st StMelt in your mouth baked goods.
down and dirty Texas BarBQ. Get there by 1:30 if you don't want to miss out on the brisket.
13 locals recommend
Live Oak Barbecue
2713 E 2nd Stdown and dirty Texas BarBQ. Get there by 1:30 if you don't want to miss out on the brisket.
Elizabeth Street Cafe
1501 S 1st StBest beef beef carpaccio you will ever eat.
Insane modern Thai food with an outstanding wine list and plenty of veg options. If you aren't veg get the crispy whole fish.
349 locals recommend
Sway
1417 S 1st StInsane modern Thai food with an outstanding wine list and plenty of veg options. If you aren't veg get the crispy whole fish.
Indian food meets live music meets huge beer selection meets best wine store in town.
267 locals recommend
Whip in
1950 S I-35 Frontage RdIndian food meets live music meets huge beer selection meets best wine store in town.
Perla's
1400 S Congress AveBrunch on their patio is one step closer to heaven.
Buenos Aires Café
1201 E 6th StDelicious food and tango on certain nights.
Uchi
801 S Lamar BlvdYou will spend some cash, but you will never forget it. Expect to wait.
Koriente
621 E 7th StGood food, healthy food.
Counter Culture
2908 E Cesar Chavez StVegan and Raw.
Damn good pancakes, and damn good pimento cheese sandwich. Open until 3p
211 locals recommend
Counter Cafe
1914 E 6th StDamn good pancakes, and damn good pimento cheese sandwich. Open until 3p
Launderette
2115 Holly Stnew neighborhood hot spot.
great place for freshly caught fish...either take it home or eat it there in their restaurant.
91 locals recommend
Mongers
4119 Guadalupe Streetgreat place for freshly caught fish...either take it home or eat it there in their restaurant.
Easy Tiger
1501 E 7th Stbeer and sausage along Waller Creek in the center of downtown
My favorite place to grab a latte. Best coffee shop snacks to boot.
37 locals recommend
Fair Bean Coffee
2210 South 1st StreetMy favorite place to grab a latte. Best coffee shop snacks to boot.
Juniper
2400 E Cesar Chavez StFancy and fun on the East side!
who doesn't want to hang with adoptable kitties while sipping on a half caf skinny grande almond milk latte?!
18 locals recommend
Blue Cat Café
95 Navasota Stwho doesn't want to hang with adoptable kitties while sipping on a half caf skinny grande almond milk latte?!
Shopping
Solid Gold
1601 E 5th StBest boutique in Austin. Nuf said.
Corocoro
2032 E Cesar Chavez StRad South American apparel
STAG Provisions For Men
1423 S Congress AveWhere the rugged yet fashionable men shop.
Feather's Boutique
1700 B South Congress AveMy favorite vintage store outside of New York.
East Austin Succulents
801 Tillery StFor the plant person in you
Limbo Jewelry
1708 S Congress AveA must stop on the famous SOCO strip. Their jewelry is to die for.
Service Menswear
1400 S Congress AveGet handsome here.
Drinks & Nightlife
Stay Gold
1910 E Cesar Chavez StNew hip bar with dance music on the speakers. Do it.
Weather Up
1808 E Cesar Chavez StNice patio. Specially crafted cocktails and nice snack.
Whisler's
1816 E 6th StOne of my favorite bars in town.
Mohawk Austin
912 Red River StLive music and all around great hang.
You haven't been to Austin if you haven't caught a show here.
815 locals recommend
The Continental Gallery
1313 S Congress AveYou haven't been to Austin if you haven't caught a show here.
My favorite LGBTQ spot always playing good music or doing something art forward and fun
153 locals recommend
Cheer Up Charlies
900 Red River StMy favorite LGBTQ spot always playing good music or doing something art forward and fun
Swan Dive
615 Red River StPretty space and live music on the regular
Newest craft brewing spot in the hood! Nice little street side patio.
127 locals recommend
Blue Owl Brewing
2400 E Cesar Chavez StNewest craft brewing spot in the hood! Nice little street side patio.
Sightseeing
Austin's gem. You have not experienced Austin if you haven't been to Barton Springs.
2454 locals recommend
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrAustin's gem. You have not experienced Austin if you haven't been to Barton Springs.
Lady Bird Lake Boardwalk
Lady Bird Lake BoardwalkMust do.
The best way to enjoy Austin's outdoor beauty. Make a day out of it and cross your fingers the water is deep enough to dip in to.
531 locals recommend
Barton Creek Greenbelt
3755 South Capital of Texas HighwayThe best way to enjoy Austin's outdoor beauty. Make a day out of it and cross your fingers the water is deep enough to dip in to.
beautiful spot to swim along the trail...assuming there has been rain.
82 locals recommend
Sculpture Falls
Barton Creek Greenbelt Trailbeautiful spot to swim along the trail...assuming there has been rain.
One of the trail entrances to walk around the lake is just a block East from the house.
959 locals recommend
Lady Bird Lake
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike TrailOne of the trail entrances to walk around the lake is just a block East from the house.
Arts & Culture
One of my favorite ways to spend a quite afternoon...
235 locals recommend
Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum
605 Azie Morton RdOne of my favorite ways to spend a quite afternoon...
The Contemporary Austin - Jones Center
700 Congress AveRaddest exhibitions in town.
Always something interesting and you get to check out the UT campus.
644 locals recommend
The Blanton Museum of Art
200 East Martin Luther King Junior BoulevardAlways something interesting and you get to check out the UT campus.
Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas
320 E 6th StNo other movie theater like it. Get the cookies.
For the indie film lover in you. Small theaters and big, cozy seats.
347 locals recommend
Violet Crown Social Club
1111 E 6th StFor the indie film lover in you. Small theaters and big, cozy seats.
ACL Live
310 W Willie Nelson BlvdTry to catch a show here whatever you do.
"advances the study of the arts and humanities by acquiring, preserving, and making accessible original cultural materials. With extensive collections of rare books, manuscripts, photos, film, art..."
127 locals recommend
Harry Ransom Center
300 W 21st St"advances the study of the arts and humanities by acquiring, preserving, and making accessible original cultural materials. With extensive collections of rare books, manuscripts, photos, film, art..."
Essentials
Quikie Pickie Stores
13000 FM812The best.
The Whole Foods mothership. You have never been into a grocery store like this.
1332 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar BlvdThe Whole Foods mothership. You have never been into a grocery store like this.
Central Market
4477 S Lamar BlvdProduce galore.
Phoenicia Bakery & Deli
4701 Burnet Rdbakery, deli and awesome Spanish and Lebanese food market
Everything Else
Relax Day Spa | Massage Austin
4006 S Lamar BlvdNothing fancy, but the best $25 you will spend all day.