Food Scene
Kerbey Lane Cafe
3003 S Lamar BlvdYum. Austin classic.
Torchy's Tacos
2809 S 1st StTacos elevated to art form
Phil's Icehouse
2901 S Lamar BlvdGreat burgers, local beer and Amy's Ice Cream all under one roof.
Ice cream and Phil's Icehouse burgers under one roof. Perfection.
397 locals recommend
Amys Ice Creams
1301 S Congress AveIce cream and Phil's Icehouse burgers under one roof. Perfection.
Lick Honest Ice Creams
1100 S Lamar BlvdIce Cream as gourmet art form
Irie Bean Coffee & Wine Bar
2310 S Lamar BlvdBecause coffee
Our favorite unlikely combination business: great thai food, espresso bar, ice cream store and dessert bakery. The desserts (amazing cakes!) are all gluten-free. I bet you can't tell.
189 locals recommend
Thai Fresh
909 W Mary StOur favorite unlikely combination business: great thai food, espresso bar, ice cream store and dessert bakery. The desserts (amazing cakes!) are all gluten-free. I bet you can't tell.
Everything Else
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2131 William Barton DrA South Austin highpoint
Essentials
Groceries plus restaurant with wine, craft beer on tap and live music, 'cause that's what grocery stores are for.
765 locals recommend
Central Market
4477 S Lamar BlvdGroceries plus restaurant with wine, craft beer on tap and live music, 'cause that's what grocery stores are for.
Wheatsville Food Co-Op
3101 Guadalupe StDelightful co-op with organic everything
Arts & Culture
Broken Spoke
3201 S Lamar BlvdThe Mecca of Texas honky-tonks
ACL, Blues on the Green, Kite Festival, Trail of Lights
1533 locals recommend
Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs RdACL, Blues on the Green, Kite Festival, Trail of Lights
South by Southwest, Reggae Fest, Fun-Fun-Fun Fest, Austin Food & Wine Festival, 4th of July Fireworks and more
246 locals recommend
Auditorium Shores at Town Lake Metropolitan Park
900 W Riverside DrSouth by Southwest, Reggae Fest, Fun-Fun-Fun Fest, Austin Food & Wine Festival, 4th of July Fireworks and more