Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Quick, easy, cheap, delicious and around the corner from my place.
44 locals recommend
P. Terry's Burger Stand
8515 Burnet RdQuick, easy, cheap, delicious and around the corner from my place.
The Halal Corner
1200 Barbara Jordan BlvdGooooood gyros over rice. P2 is my go-to menu item
Lick Honest Ice Creams
1100 S Lamar BlvdSeasonal and sustainable artisan ice creams
Gus’s Fried Chicken
117 San Jacinto BlvdOur favorite fried chicken in town.
Local student favorite known for late night deliveries. Walking distance.
29 locals recommend
Tiff's Treats Cookie Delivery
1806 Nueces StLocal student favorite known for late night deliveries. Walking distance.
Saigon Le Vendeur
2601 E 7th StDelicious but pricey banh mi
My favorite pizza in town. There are a few locations. It's deep dish and they have vegan pizza
372 locals recommend
Via 313 Pizza
10106 W 6th StMy favorite pizza in town. There are a few locations. It's deep dish and they have vegan pizza
Gelateria Gemelli
1009 E 6th StMy favorite gelato in town
Kung Fu Tea
9070 Research BlvdMy go-to milk tea spot. If you know, you know.
If you're craving some viet/pho, this spot is modern and has a pho challenge.
64 locals recommend
Pho Please
1920 E Riverside DrIf you're craving some viet/pho, this spot is modern and has a pho challenge.
Taqueria Guadalajara Arandas
6534 Burnet RdIf you want a break from the TexMex
Micklethwait Craft Meats
1309 Rosewood AveGreat BBQ without the wait. And free beer!
Ramen Tatsu-Ya
1234 S Lamar BlvdArguably the best ramen in town
Whataburger
601 Barton Springs RdWELCOME TO TEXAS
A great barbecue experience without the long wait. It's quite a drive out of the city, but it's worth it.
480 locals recommend
Salt Lick BBQ
18300 Farm to Market Rd 1826A great barbecue experience without the long wait. It's quite a drive out of the city, but it's worth it.
Amys Ice Creams
1301 S Congress AveStaple Austin ice cream
Bouldin Creek Cafe
1900 S 1st StA delicious vegan cafe with brunch options.
Pastries and sweets near the house. They have half off pastries after 6:30pm!
10 locals recommend
Lady Quackenbush's Cakery
1900 Simond AvePastries and sweets near the house. They have half off pastries after 6:30pm!
Not the best food, but you get a great view. It's Tex-Mex-Hawaiian and their salsa is yummy
15 locals recommend
Hula Hut
3825 Lake Austin BoulevardNot the best food, but you get a great view. It's Tex-Mex-Hawaiian and their salsa is yummy
Activities
Dart Bowl
5700 Grover AveCheap, no frills bowling
Walking distance from the house. It's $5 during the summer and free during the off months. It's only lap swimming during the off months though
50 locals recommend
Bartholomew Municipal Pool
1800 E 51st StWalking distance from the house. It's $5 during the summer and free during the off months. It's only lap swimming during the off months though
James Turrell Skyspace exhibit on the UT Campus. Come during sunset!
12 locals recommend
The Color Inside
2201 SpeedwayJames Turrell Skyspace exhibit on the UT Campus. Come during sunset!
For a night out dancing. This spot stays open until 3am but entry ends at 2am! They have different themes each night.
153 locals recommend
Barbarella
611 Red River StFor a night out dancing. This spot stays open until 3am but entry ends at 2am! They have different themes each night.
Natural springs pool that's open year-round. $5 cover
2454 locals recommend
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrNatural springs pool that's open year-round. $5 cover
Another natural springs pool. $5 cover and is more like a real pool (with a paved bottom)
322 locals recommend
Deep Eddy Municipal Pool
401 Deep Eddy AveAnother natural springs pool. $5 cover and is more like a real pool (with a paved bottom)
You gotta call the owner to go see it. Recommended donation of $5.
110 locals recommend
Cathedral of Junk
4422 Lareina DrYou gotta call the owner to go see it. Recommended donation of $5.
Groceries
Total Wine & More
1201 Barbara Jordan BlvdGet your drink on
Walking distance from the house. There's a cafe attached if you're hungry and can't wait.
1667 locals recommend
H-E-B
5808 Burnet RdWalking distance from the house. There's a cafe attached if you're hungry and can't wait.
The headquarters of Whole Foods. They've got groceries and healthy hot meals if you're in the area and hungry.
14 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
525 North Lamar BoulevardThe headquarters of Whole Foods. They've got groceries and healthy hot meals if you're in the area and hungry.
Sightseeing
360 Bridge
4801 Plaza on the LakeScenic view of the bridge and river. Small hike to the top
Mount Bonnell
A view of Austin with a small hike
Pfluger Pedestrian Bridge
222 Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike TrailA nice place to take a walk and see the river
Drinking
Cute retro bar with themed drinks, fun bathrooms and a small spool you can put your feet in
153 locals recommend
Kitty Cohen's
2211 Webberville RdCute retro bar with themed drinks, fun bathrooms and a small spool you can put your feet in
Classic student spot near campus. Food isn't the best (get the stuffed avocado) but the drinks are strong. Get the famous Mexican Martinis. They're strong, so you're only allowed to buy 2.
72 locals recommend
Trudy's Texas Star
409 W 30th StClassic student spot near campus. Food isn't the best (get the stuffed avocado) but the drinks are strong. Get the famous Mexican Martinis. They're strong, so you're only allowed to buy 2.
Rustic bar with handcrafted cocktails and outdoor seating. There's a good food truck,Thai Kun, there too
561 locals recommend
Whisler's
1816 E 6th StRustic bar with handcrafted cocktails and outdoor seating. There's a good food truck,Thai Kun, there too
Carnival themed bar near my house. There's often trivia and other events here. It's located inside the Alamo Drafthouse.
Barrel O' Fun
1911 Aldrich StCarnival themed bar near my house. There's often trivia and other events here. It's located inside the Alamo Drafthouse.
Domo Alley-Gato Tatsu-Ya
1600 E 6th StCute japanese themed bar with katsu
A bar on the East Side of 6th Street with 2-stepping and cheap drinks
672 locals recommend
The White Horse
500 Comal StA bar on the East Side of 6th Street with 2-stepping and cheap drinks
Jester King
13187 Fitzhugh RdA large outdoor brewery on the outskirts of town
Murals
1300 S Congress Ave
1300 South Congress Avenue
1720 S 1st St
1720 South 1st Street
1912 S Congress Ave
1912 South Congress Avenue