Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Cenote
1010 E Cesar Chavez StCool coffeehouse to catch up on work or just hang out for a casual lunch.
Most amazing brisket you will ever have. Beer and live music makes the long lines more fun!
421 locals recommend
La Barbecue
2401 E Cesar Chavez StMost amazing brisket you will ever have. Beer and live music makes the long lines more fun!
Juan in a Million
2300 E Cesar Chavez StBest Tex-Mex breakfast in town.
My favorite casual dinner spot - you can't beat the amazing menu, great beer list and huge patio.
264 locals recommend
Banger's Sausage House & Beer Garden
79 Rainey StMy favorite casual dinner spot - you can't beat the amazing menu, great beer list and huge patio.
No-frills spot for a quick, cheap and delectable lunch. Nice outdoor patio.
64 locals recommend
Kebabalicious
1311 E 7th StNo-frills spot for a quick, cheap and delectable lunch. Nice outdoor patio.
Veracruz All Natural Food Truck
2505 Webberville RoadVery popular taco truck - try the migas tacos!
Dai Due
2406 Manor Rdgreat menu
Launderette
2115 Holly StOne of Austin's best new restaurants
Food trailer park with lots of good options. Covered awnings and kid friendly.
68 locals recommend
The Picnic - Food Truck Park
1720 Barton Springs RdFood trailer park with lots of good options. Covered awnings and kid friendly.
Kerlin BBQ
2207 E Cesar Chavez StGreat brisket with no lines!
Good spot for a dinner out with a group - big menu and tasty drinks
82 locals recommend
Second Bar + Kitchen
200 Congress AveGood spot for a dinner out with a group - big menu and tasty drinks
Irene’s
506 West AveGreat new brunch spot
Eberly
615 S Lamar BlvdAustin's best new restaurant has gorgeous interiors and plates
Chic restaurant at South Congress Hotel has a large table for big groups
120 locals recommend
Café No Sé
1603 S Congress AveChic restaurant at South Congress Hotel has a large table for big groups
Drinks & Nightlife
Austin has some amazing local beers. Hang out and try some at the fun new bar. The delicious VIA 313 pizza trailer is out back.
74 locals recommend
Craft Pride
61 Rainey StAustin has some amazing local beers. Hang out and try some at the fun new bar. The delicious VIA 313 pizza trailer is out back.
Outdoor live music is a must do in Austin. This is one of my favorite venues to hear great music under the Texas stars.
282 locals recommend
Stubb's Bar-B-Q
801 Red River StOutdoor live music is a must do in Austin. This is one of my favorite venues to hear great music under the Texas stars.
Weather Up
1808 E Cesar Chavez StGreat cocktail bar with amazing small plates.
The Continental Gallery
1313 S Congress AveIconic music venue.
Haymaker
2310 Manor Rdfun patio, good beer list
Hops & Grain Brewing
507 Calles StGreat craft beers - try the One they Call Zoe.
Geraldine's
605 Davis StSleek restaurant and bar inside the Hotel Van Zandt
Entertainment & Activities
Catch up on all the latest arthouse movies in comfy chairs while enjoying drinks inside the theatre.
347 locals recommend
Violet Crown Social Club
1111 E 6th StCatch up on all the latest arthouse movies in comfy chairs while enjoying drinks inside the theatre.
Quirky movie theatre shows a mix of films and also hosts special events for movie buffs.
228 locals recommend
Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas
320 E 6th StQuirky movie theatre shows a mix of films and also hosts special events for movie buffs.
The Hideout Theatre
617 Congress AveFun improv shows
Parks & Nature
Nothing is as rejuvenating after a fun night out as a leisurely walk around Lady Bird Lake.
959 locals recommend
Lady Bird Lake
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike TrailNothing is as rejuvenating after a fun night out as a leisurely walk around Lady Bird Lake.
350 acres of beautiful green space. Take a picnic or a Frisbee!
1533 locals recommend
Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs Rd350 acres of beautiful green space. Take a picnic or a Frisbee!
Barton Creek Greenbelt
3755 South Capital of Texas HighwayMount Bonnell
Shopping
This is the flagship location of Whole Foods - you can browse for hours.
1332 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar BlvdThis is the flagship location of Whole Foods - you can browse for hours.
Uncommon Objects
1602 Fort View RdThe Domain has absolutely every store you have ever wanted to visit plus great restaurants as well.
768 locals recommend
The Domain
11410 Century Oaks TerraceThe Domain has absolutely every store you have ever wanted to visit plus great restaurants as well.
Essentials
Royal Blue Grocery
609 Congress AveH-E-B plus!
2508 E Riverside DrThe closest large grocery store
Arts & Culture
Harry Ransom Center
300 W 21st StHRC hosts really cool exhibits and has some unique old items
Cathedral of Junk
4422 Lareina Dr