Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
This Austin favorite is open 24/7 and is great for breakfast and brunch.
144 locals recommend
Kerbey Lane Cafe - Central
3704 Kerbey LnThis Austin favorite is open 24/7 and is great for breakfast and brunch.
Tacodeli
4200 N Lamar BlvdGreat breakfast and lunch tacos.
Olive & June
3411 Glenview AveGo for the great happy hour.
The Sunday brunch is great ($2 mimosa), but go early because it can get crowded.
19 locals recommend
Russell's Bistro
The Sunday brunch is great ($2 mimosa), but go early because it can get crowded.
Uchiko
4200 N Lamar BlvdGreat sushi. The chef is a former winner of Top Chef.
Teo Espresso, Gelato, and Bella Vita
1206 W 38th StGelato within walking distance.
Santa Rita Cantina
1206 W 38th StGood Tex-Mex
FoodHeads
616 W 34th StGreat lunch spot.
Pinthouse Pizza
4729 Burnet RdPizza and beer, a winning combo.
A great combo of Tex-Mex and BBQ. Get the best of both worlds.
146 locals recommend
Valentina's Tex Mex BBQ
308 Menchaca RdA great combo of Tex-Mex and BBQ. Get the best of both worlds.
East Side King
2310 S Lamar BlvdIf you're feeling adventurous, try this Asian and Tex-Mex fusion.
This is probably our favorite burger joint in Austin. The burgers are good, they serve beer, there is a playground for kiddos, and Amy's Ice Cream is attached.
37 locals recommend
Phils Ice House
5620 Burnet RdThis is probably our favorite burger joint in Austin. The burgers are good, they serve beer, there is a playground for kiddos, and Amy's Ice Cream is attached.
Essentials
Randalls
1500 W 35th StClosest place for groceries.
This is a high-end grocery like Whole Foods. It's a great place to shop for the fancy stuff, but also bring the kids. There is a playground for them and parents can buy beer or wine and drink.
765 locals recommend
Central Market
4477 S Lamar BlvdThis is a high-end grocery like Whole Foods. It's a great place to shop for the fancy stuff, but also bring the kids. There is a playground for them and parents can buy beer or wine and drink.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great place to grab a beer. Love their outside beer garden.
131 locals recommend
Draught House Pub & Brewery
4112 Medical PkwyGreat place to grab a beer. Love their outside beer garden.
Flying Saucer Draught Emporium
815 West 47th Street100s of beers to choose from.
Ginny's Little Longhorn Saloon
5434 Burnet RdOn Sundays you can play Chicken Sh!t Bingo.
Sightseeing
Find the trail head on 38th St. This is a lovely hike and bike trail that will take you down to Town Lake.
38 locals recommend
Shoal Creek Trail
Shoal Creek TrailFind the trail head on 38th St. This is a lovely hike and bike trail that will take you down to Town Lake.
Nice little hike for great views of the Colorado River and Downtown.
83 locals recommend
Mount Bonnell Viewing Platform
Nice little hike for great views of the Colorado River and Downtown.
University OF Texas
Hook 'em Horns!
The tours of the Capitol are free and the grounds are a fun place to explore.
1119 locals recommend
Texas Senate
1200 Congress AveThe tours of the Capitol are free and the grounds are a fun place to explore.
Everything Else
Rest a little easier knowing there is an emergency room 2 minutes away.
24 locals recommend
Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin
1201 W 38th StRest a little easier knowing there is an emergency room 2 minutes away.
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
3600 Presidential BlvdIf you're flying in and out of Austin.
Parks & Nature
Cute neighborhood park. Nice spot for the kids to run and play.
39 locals recommend
Ramsey Neighborhood Park
4301 Rosedale AveCute neighborhood park. Nice spot for the kids to run and play.
Enjoy a nice stroll through the preserve and watch the peacocks roam free over the grounds.
178 locals recommend
Mayfield Park and Nature Preserve
3505 W 35th StEnjoy a nice stroll through the preserve and watch the peacocks roam free over the grounds.
Neat hike down a fairly steep hill. Follow the path down to the creek and you'll find some small waterfalls and swimming holes.
19 locals recommend
Hill Of Life
1710 Camp Craft RdNeat hike down a fairly steep hill. Follow the path down to the creek and you'll find some small waterfalls and swimming holes.
Shopping
Walgreens
4501 Guadalupe StIf you forgot something.