Agatha and Jeremy's Austin Favorites
Food Scene
Best BBQ in the World! James Beard Foundation Award winner Aaron Franklin launched the restaurant in a trailer. The restaurant has sold out of brisket every day since its establishment. Get their early! 7 a.m. early!
919 locals recommend
Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th StBest BBQ in the World! James Beard Foundation Award winner Aaron Franklin launched the restaurant in a trailer. The restaurant has sold out of brisket every day since its establishment. Get their early! 7 a.m. early!
Our favorite BBQ in the neighborhood. Artfully prepared and delicious. They make their own pickles. Try the Brisket Frito Pie!
215 locals recommend
Micklethwait Craft Meats
1309 Rosewood AveOur favorite BBQ in the neighborhood. Artfully prepared and delicious. They make their own pickles. Try the Brisket Frito Pie!
Stay hydrated and healthy while traveling! JuiceLand will make you happy. They feature fresh juices, superfood smoothies and delicious gluten-free to go salads. Try the Wild Child!
520 locals recommend
JuiceLand
1625 Barton Springs RdStay hydrated and healthy while traveling! JuiceLand will make you happy. They feature fresh juices, superfood smoothies and delicious gluten-free to go salads. Try the Wild Child!
Great cafe spot serving local and organic ingredients. Solid coffee and daily specials.
351 locals recommend
Blue Dahlia Bistro
1115 E 11th StGreat cafe spot serving local and organic ingredients. Solid coffee and daily specials.
If you are not limiting your carbs, this walk-up bagel spot has a cult following and a solid selection.
88 locals recommend
Rockstar Bagels
1900 Rosewood AveIf you are not limiting your carbs, this walk-up bagel spot has a cult following and a solid selection.
Salt & Time is a full-service butcher shop, salumeria and restaurant. They serve an amazing burger, but also a great spot to pick up meat to prepare a meal.
151 locals recommend
Salt & Time
1912 E 7th StSalt & Time is a full-service butcher shop, salumeria and restaurant. They serve an amazing burger, but also a great spot to pick up meat to prepare a meal.
This is a great little mini-mart with essential food items and snack as well as several varieties of craft beer on tap. Great patio.
354 locals recommend
Quickie Pickie
2027 E Cesar Chavez StThis is a great little mini-mart with essential food items and snack as well as several varieties of craft beer on tap. Great patio.
Stop in for a quick slice (or 2) or call and have something delivered. They use locally sourced ingredients to create unique combinations of pizzas with a delicious Texas flare.
321 locals recommend
East Side Pies
1401 Rosewood AveStop in for a quick slice (or 2) or call and have something delivered. They use locally sourced ingredients to create unique combinations of pizzas with a delicious Texas flare.
Located in the heart of East 6th Street, Licha’s serves up creative interior Mexican in a relaxed atmosphere. They also have an excellent bar if you are craving margaritas.
198 locals recommend
Licha's Cantina
1306 E 6th StLocated in the heart of East 6th Street, Licha’s serves up creative interior Mexican in a relaxed atmosphere. They also have an excellent bar if you are craving margaritas.
Boteco
1720 E 6th StGreat trailer serving Latin American dishes and snacks.
Figure 8 Coffee Purveyors
1111 Chicon StBest coffee in the hood.
Veracruz All Natural Food Truck
2505 Webberville RoadTACOS!
Counter Cafe
1914 E 6th StSa-Tén
916 Springdale RdGREAT place to work done and enjoy some Japanese street food.
Pitchfork Pretty
2708 E Cesar Chavez StHillside Farmacy
1209 E 11th StPaperboy
1203 E 11th StAmazing Breakfast sandwhiches!!
Old Thousand
1000 E 11th StGreat atmosphere for small plate Chinese-fusion!
Dai Due
2406 Manor RdTexas butcher shop with creative dishes and locally sourved ingredients.
Ramen Tatsu-Ya
1234 S Lamar BlvdBest ramen in the city!
Eclectic Japan Texas bbq fusion in a fun casual indoor-outdoor patio setting. Super special place on the east side, incredible options to taste many different unique small dishes. Top notch drinks!
151 locals recommend
Kemuri Tatsu-Ya
2713 E 2nd StEclectic Japan Texas bbq fusion in a fun casual indoor-outdoor patio setting. Super special place on the east side, incredible options to taste many different unique small dishes. Top notch drinks!
Vacation-themed bar with great eats. Great for groups. Tiki-style tropical drinks with yummy casual food.
42 locals recommend
Last Straw
1914 E 6th StVacation-themed bar with great eats. Great for groups. Tiki-style tropical drinks with yummy casual food.
Awesome local upscale counter-service bodega with rotisserie meats (chicken, roast beef, pork porchetta) and vegetables, sandwiches, salads, soups, and breakfast tacos.
55 locals recommend
Lou’s
1900 E Cesar Chavez St Awesome local upscale counter-service bodega with rotisserie meats (chicken, roast beef, pork porchetta) and vegetables, sandwiches, salads, soups, and breakfast tacos.
A hidden gem that pairs small-batch beer with exciting local cuisine.
28 locals recommend
The Brewer's Table
4715 E 5th StA hidden gem that pairs small-batch beer with exciting local cuisine.
Mouth-watering biscuit breakfast sandwiches to make your heart sing.
90 locals recommend
Bird Bird Biscuit
2701 Manor RdMouth-watering biscuit breakfast sandwiches to make your heart sing.
A walkable neighborhood bar + eatery with large patio and Wednesday evening farmers market.
152 locals recommend
Sour Duck Market
1814 E Martin Luther King Jr BlvdA walkable neighborhood bar + eatery with large patio and Wednesday evening farmers market.
Southern fare is elevated with farm-fresh ingredients & modern plating in elegant refurbished home
39 locals recommend
Olamaie
1610 San Antonio StSouthern fare is elevated with farm-fresh ingredients & modern plating in elegant refurbished home
Vixen's Wedding is a Goan and Portuguese-inspired restaurant serving intensely flavorful family style dishes.
11 locals recommend
Vixen's Wedding
1813 A E 6th StVixen's Wedding is a Goan and Portuguese-inspired restaurant serving intensely flavorful family style dishes.
High end traditional with a twist hand made tacos. Exciting culinary treat!
78 locals recommend
Nixta Taqueria
2512 E 12th StHigh end traditional with a twist hand made tacos. Exciting culinary treat!
Getting Around
Austin B-cycle Station
2498 E 6th StParks & Nature
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2131 William Barton DrA gorgeous hike & bike trail through the central city complete with boardwalks and people watching.
60 locals recommend
Ladybird Lake & Bike Trail
2 Robert T Martinez Jr StA gorgeous hike & bike trail through the central city complete with boardwalks and people watching.
Gorgeous spring-fed preserve 30 minutes outside of Austin. You must reserve in advance: https://parks.traviscountytx.gov/parks/hamilton-pool-preserve
588 locals recommend
Hamilton Pool Preserve
24300 Hamilton Pool RdGorgeous spring-fed preserve 30 minutes outside of Austin. You must reserve in advance: https://parks.traviscountytx.gov/parks/hamilton-pool-preserve
Hike to an in-town greenbelt pool with waterfalls for a swim. Usually flowing unless there is a drought.
82 locals recommend
Sculpture Falls
Barton Creek Greenbelt TrailHike to an in-town greenbelt pool with waterfalls for a swim. Usually flowing unless there is a drought.
Spring fed pool right in the heart of town. Great for people watching and taking a quick dip to cool off.
322 locals recommend
Deep Eddy Municipal Pool
401 Deep Eddy AveSpring fed pool right in the heart of town. Great for people watching and taking a quick dip to cool off.
Drinks & Nightlife
Eclectic and historic bar with excellent cocktails and a vast outdoor space.
561 locals recommend
Whisler's
1816 E 6th StEclectic and historic bar with excellent cocktails and a vast outdoor space.
Neighboorhood bar serving craft beers and cocktails. Relaxed atmosphere and great little patio.
115 locals recommend
The Wheel
1902 E Martin Luther King Jr BlvdNeighboorhood bar serving craft beers and cocktails. Relaxed atmosphere and great little patio.
Amazing cocktails and delicious house pizza. Try the famous "Bees Knees"
89 locals recommend
King Bee Lounge
1906 E 12th StAmazing cocktails and delicious house pizza. Try the famous "Bees Knees"
Hotel San Jose Lounge
1316 S Congress AveGreat patio open to the public and furry friends.
The White Horse
500 Comal StDrinks and dancing and live music.
An amazing atmosphere and an excellent place for original craft cocktails.
288 locals recommend
Ah Sing Den
1100 E 6th StAn amazing atmosphere and an excellent place for original craft cocktails.
Amazing Beer Garden with locally made sausages in a fun walkable area filled with bars and restaurants.
264 locals recommend
Banger's Sausage House & Beer Garden
79 Rainey StAmazing Beer Garden with locally made sausages in a fun walkable area filled with bars and restaurants.
Amazing eclectic Indian street food in a rustic fun setting on a walkable street filled with bars and restaurants.
121 locals recommend
G'Raj Mahal
73 Rainey StAmazing eclectic Indian street food in a rustic fun setting on a walkable street filled with bars and restaurants.
Upscale southern food inside the Hotel Van Zandt in a walkable fun area. Bonus the hotel also has a poolside bar with an incredible view of downtown.
48 locals recommend
Geraldine's
605 Davis StUpscale southern food inside the Hotel Van Zandt in a walkable fun area. Bonus the hotel also has a poolside bar with an incredible view of downtown.
Excellent margaritas and snacks on a patio with a view of downtown.
46 locals recommend
Gabrielas Downtown
900 E 7th StExcellent margaritas and snacks on a patio with a view of downtown.
Upscale artful hostel with an incredible bar close to downtown. Great for mingling with travelers and people watching!
73 locals recommend
The Cafe at Native Hostels
807 E 4th StUpscale artful hostel with an incredible bar close to downtown. Great for mingling with travelers and people watching!
Sans Bar
918 E 12th StAlcohol free bar 1 block away from the casa.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar BlvdMLK Food Store
2915 E Martin Luther King Jr BlvdInsane selection of craft beer and wines!
Quickie Pickie
2027 E Cesar Chavez StWheatsville Food Co-Op
3101 Guadalupe StRoyal Blue Grocery
609 Congress AveH-E-B
5808 Burnet RdOur local grocery store with an excellent selection of wine and beer.
Shopping
A boutique in East Austin offering a thoughtfully chosen selection of handmade and well designed objects for the home and person.
75 locals recommend
take heart
1211 E 11th StA boutique in East Austin offering a thoughtfully chosen selection of handmade and well designed objects for the home and person.
EAST CO.
701 E Cesar Chavez StTrendy little shop feature housewares and collectibles.
Best plant and rock store in the universe. Go just to browse the exotic selection of succulents and cacti.
31 locals recommend
East Austin Succulents
801 Tillery StBest plant and rock store in the universe. Go just to browse the exotic selection of succulents and cacti.
Outdoor shopping area with great local restaurants and a Whole Foods just north of the central city.
127 locals recommend
Domain NORTHSIDE
11821 Rock Rose AveOutdoor shopping area with great local restaurants and a Whole Foods just north of the central city.
Amazing fair trade shopping from cultures around the world, this one should not be missed!
38 locals recommend
Tesoros Trading Company
1500 S Congress AveAmazing fair trade shopping from cultures around the world, this one should not be missed!
A top of the line local candy store offering candy from all over the world and through the eras.
91 locals recommend
Big Top Candy Shop
1706 S Congress AveA top of the line local candy store offering candy from all over the world and through the eras.
ARO
Beautiful handcrafted jewelry.
Amazing all kinds of handmade items and art all made by local artists, and we have a lot of makers. Don't miss this one!
73 locals recommend
Parts & Labour
1704 S Congress AveAmazing all kinds of handmade items and art all made by local artists, and we have a lot of makers. Don't miss this one!
Laced With Romance Vintage
1900 E 12th Stupscale vintage shop- 1 block away
Arts & Culture
Home of Ellsworth Kelly: Austin, a 2,715-square-foot stone building with luminous colored glass windows, a totemic wood sculpture, and fourteen black-and-white stone panels in marble.
644 locals recommend
The Blanton Museum of Art
200 East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard Home of Ellsworth Kelly: Austin, a 2,715-square-foot stone building with luminous colored glass windows, a totemic wood sculpture, and fourteen black-and-white stone panels in marble.
Graffiti Park at Castle Hill
1008 Baylor StStreet art hot-spot.
Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum
605 Azie Morton RdCanopy Austin
916 Springdale Rd