Guidebook for Austin
Drinks & Nightlife
Draught House Pub & Brewery
4112 Medical PkwyLocal watering hole, full of character & charm
Food Scene
Be dazzled by James Beard Award winning chef, Tyson Cole, at this Japanese-Farm-to Table eatery
309 locals recommend
Uchiko
4200 N Lamar BlvdBe dazzled by James Beard Award winning chef, Tyson Cole, at this Japanese-Farm-to Table eatery
Upper Crust Bakery
4508 Burnet RdBest cinnamon buns in Texas!
Tacodeli is an Austin institution; some say they make the best breakfast tacos in the city. You be the judge.
247 locals recommend
Tacodeli
4200 N Lamar BlvdTacodeli is an Austin institution; some say they make the best breakfast tacos in the city. You be the judge.
The good folks at Houndstooth make a mean cup of Jo. A great place to get your day started, followed by a breakfast taco from Tacodeli.
186 locals recommend
Houndstooth Coffee
4200 N Lamar BlvdThe good folks at Houndstooth make a mean cup of Jo. A great place to get your day started, followed by a breakfast taco from Tacodeli.
For some of Austin's best interior Mexican cuisine, head straight for Fonda San Miguel. Truly memorable food (and margaritas!) in a beautiful setting.
162 locals recommend
Fonda San Miguel Restaurant
2330 W N Loop BlvdFor some of Austin's best interior Mexican cuisine, head straight for Fonda San Miguel. Truly memorable food (and margaritas!) in a beautiful setting.
Walk to Apothecary for a bottle of wine and a seasonal meal that will delight. As its website touts, this charming neighborhood eatery is locally brewed and homegrown.
42 locals recommend
Apothecary
4800 Burnet RoadWalk to Apothecary for a bottle of wine and a seasonal meal that will delight. As its website touts, this charming neighborhood eatery is locally brewed and homegrown.
Travel the globe delighting in many tea inspired treats. The Steeping Room has something for everyone: delicious teas, snacks, salads, sandwiches, and sweet treats.
28 locals recommend
The Steeping Room
4400 N Lamar BlvdTravel the globe delighting in many tea inspired treats. The Steeping Room has something for everyone: delicious teas, snacks, salads, sandwiches, and sweet treats.
Just up Burnet Road about a mile, the Peached Tortilla serves up Southern comfort food with Asian flare. Unique flavor combos and happy ambiance keep this place hopping with hip Austinites.
90 locals recommend
The Peached Tortilla
5520 Burnet RdJust up Burnet Road about a mile, the Peached Tortilla serves up Southern comfort food with Asian flare. Unique flavor combos and happy ambiance keep this place hopping with hip Austinites.
Another stellar spot, just a stone's throw away. Why do we love this place? Because Fork & Taco takes tacos to the next level. Think Thai Grouper...Adobo Braised Short Rib, etc. Gourmet & addictive.
7 locals recommend
Fork & Taco
4801 Burnet RoadAnother stellar spot, just a stone's throw away. Why do we love this place? Because Fork & Taco takes tacos to the next level. Think Thai Grouper...Adobo Braised Short Rib, etc. Gourmet & addictive.
Everything Else
Call to reserve a 60 minute student massage for only $35. These massage therapists in training know their stuff!
The Lauterstein-Conway Massage School & Clinic
4701 Burnet RdCall to reserve a 60 minute student massage for only $35. These massage therapists in training know their stuff!
Award winning, authentic Italian gelato. Do not miss the peanut butter nutella - it's a classic.
18 locals recommend
Teo Espresso, Gelato, and Bella Vita
1206 W 38th StAward winning, authentic Italian gelato. Do not miss the peanut butter nutella - it's a classic.
I can't compile a list, and not include my employer! Did you know Austin's flagship Whole Foods is the 2nd most visited tourist attraction in town? And with good reason - it's a culinary cornucopia!
1332 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar BlvdI can't compile a list, and not include my employer! Did you know Austin's flagship Whole Foods is the 2nd most visited tourist attraction in town? And with good reason - it's a culinary cornucopia!
Essentials
A foodie paradise, this Texas grocery chain (part of the HEB family) is a fantastic place to stock up on pantry, produce and kitchen essentials.
765 locals recommend
Central Market
4477 S Lamar BlvdA foodie paradise, this Texas grocery chain (part of the HEB family) is a fantastic place to stock up on pantry, produce and kitchen essentials.
Check out (and support) this funky and much-loved co-op, the only retail food cooperative in Texas. Amazing local produce, and healthy prepared foods.
337 locals recommend
Wheatsville Food Co-Op
3101 Guadalupe StCheck out (and support) this funky and much-loved co-op, the only retail food cooperative in Texas. Amazing local produce, and healthy prepared foods.