ATX guidebook
Food scene
Perhaps the best BBQ in Austin. Don't let the line scare you, it moves fast!
372 locals recommend
Terry Black's Barbecue
1003 Barton Springs RdPerhaps the best BBQ in Austin. Don't let the line scare you, it moves fast!
Bird Bird Biscuit
2701 Manor RdBest Breakfast in Austin
Barrett's Coffee
713 W St Johns AveBest coffee, hands down! Chill, no-fuss vibes.
Great food, coffee, beer and fresh baked bread and pretzels. Super close by. What else could you need?
53 locals recommend
Easy Tiger Linc
6406 N Interstate 35 Frontage RdGreat food, coffee, beer and fresh baked bread and pretzels. Super close by. What else could you need?
Salty Cargo
1700 West Parmer LaneBest Seafood in Austin
Neighborhoods
Closest, coolest neighborhood. Tons of great restaurants and coffee shops
105 locals recommend
Mueller
Closest, coolest neighborhood. Tons of great restaurants and coffee shops
Thrift stores along Burnet Rd, going from Double Take ATX at White Horse Trail to going south to Top Drawer Thrift at W 49th St. Eclectic 1.5 mile walk with restaurants and bars along the way.
6 locals recommend
Allandale
Thrift stores along Burnet Rd, going from Double Take ATX at White Horse Trail to going south to Top Drawer Thrift at W 49th St. Eclectic 1.5 mile walk with restaurants and bars along the way.
Bat City Comics shares E Cesar Chavez Blvd with cool and unique bars, restaurants, breweries, coffee, and shops. Just east of Rainey Street, with hidden gems in all directions.
Govalle
Bat City Comics shares E Cesar Chavez Blvd with cool and unique bars, restaurants, breweries, coffee, and shops. Just east of Rainey Street, with hidden gems in all directions.
Bars and food all the way down! Very popular for brunch and late night. Would advise to be very careful with strangers and do not let your drink be left alone, some folks have reported of getting drugged and robbed in this party neighborhood.
212 locals recommend
Rainey Street Historic District
Bars and food all the way down! Very popular for brunch and late night. Would advise to be very careful with strangers and do not let your drink be left alone, some folks have reported of getting drugged and robbed in this party neighborhood.
Sightseeing
Downtown
This is where it all happens
ACL Live
310 W Willie Nelson BlvdHistoric venue with great music acts
North Loop IBIZ District
Old school Austin is still alive here north of campus
Millions of bats emerge every night when in season. A wholly unique experience that must be seen. Bring a picnic!
286 locals recommend
Congress Avenue Bridge
Congress AvenueMillions of bats emerge every night when in season. A wholly unique experience that must be seen. Bring a picnic!