Courtney’s guidebook
Food scene
Quieter coffee shop. Do some work here or grab a quick cup and stroll through the SDF Community Garden.
186 locals recommend
Houndstooth Coffee
4200 N Lamar BlvdQuieter coffee shop. Do some work here or grab a quick cup and stroll through the SDF Community Garden.
Cherrywood Coffeehouse
1400 E 38th 1/2 StCoffee, beer, a great large patio, and massive tacos
No need to look elsewhere for anything bagel. No indoor seating, so you’ll want to take there to go.
88 locals recommend
Rockstar Bagels
1900 Rosewood AveNo need to look elsewhere for anything bagel. No indoor seating, so you’ll want to take there to go.
Bird Bird Biscuit
2701 Manor RdPerfect Blend of sweet and savory chicken biscuits.
Hillside Farmacy
1209 E 11th StLovely brunch spot.
Great brunch and outdoor space. Make reservations for a group.
197 locals recommend
Jacoby's Restaurant & Mercantile
3235 E Cesar Chavez StGreat brunch and outdoor space. Make reservations for a group.
Some of the best brisket you’ll ever find. Be prepared for a 3 hour wait in line or order online for pickup.
919 locals recommend
Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th StSome of the best brisket you’ll ever find. Be prepared for a 3 hour wait in line or order online for pickup.
Trendy Chinese small plates bursting with flavor and tasty cocktails.
70 locals recommend
Old Thousand
1000 E 11th StTrendy Chinese small plates bursting with flavor and tasty cocktails.
Savory comfort food at a small hole-in-the-wall neighborhood establishment.
8 locals recommend
Roland's
1311 Chestnut AveSavory comfort food at a small hole-in-the-wall neighborhood establishment.
Mr. Catfish
1144 Airport BlvdOut of this world catfish strips! Very good fried okra and gumbo.
Deliciously fresh farm-to-table tacos with an eclectic atmosphere. Small portions and a little pricey. Great for a date night.
78 locals recommend
Nixta Taqueria
2512 E 12th StDeliciously fresh farm-to-table tacos with an eclectic atmosphere. Small portions and a little pricey. Great for a date night.
Nice indoor and outdoor spaces. Delicious battered and fried wings. Often open early for soccer games.
246 locals recommend
Haymaker
2310 Manor RdNice indoor and outdoor spaces. Delicious battered and fried wings. Often open early for soccer games.
Chill ranch-to-table establishment with great outdoorsy vibe and good cocktails.
297 locals recommend
Contigo
2027 Anchor LnChill ranch-to-table establishment with great outdoorsy vibe and good cocktails.
Via 313 Pizza
10106 W 6th StDelicious Detroit style deep dish pizza… so good.
Bars
Nickel City
1133 E 11th StLaid back retro vibe with great cocktails.
Central Machine Works
4824 E Cesar Chavez StGreat open beer garden and cocktails too.
Whisler's
1816 E 6th StTrendy rustic atmosphere with handcrafted cocktails
The Cafe at Native Hostels
807 E 4th StGreat place to sip cocktails and lounge with friends.
Lazarus Brewing Co.
1902 E 6th StGreat indoor and outdoor spaces
Sightseeing
Pennybacker Bridge
5300 N Capital of Texas HwyShort walk to a great view!
Mount Bonnell
Scenic views.
Public pool built around a natural spring. Pay to enter or hang with the pups at the free version, "Barking Springs", along the east end of the pool.
2454 locals recommend
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrPublic pool built around a natural spring. Pay to enter or hang with the pups at the free version, "Barking Springs", along the east end of the pool.
Watch the bats emerge from under the bridge at dusk to feed.
286 locals recommend
Congress Avenue Bridge
Congress AvenueWatch the bats emerge from under the bridge at dusk to feed.