Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Fresh, modern-french food crafted with local and organic ingredients when available. Breezy front and back porches & located off a quiet street on the east side. Vegan & gluten-free friendly.
351 locals recommend
Blue Dahlia Bistro
1115 E 11th StFresh, modern-french food crafted with local and organic ingredients when available. Breezy front and back porches & located off a quiet street on the east side. Vegan & gluten-free friendly.
Funky all-day gastropub & grocery store supplying from-scratch American eats & craft beer. Vegan & gluten-free friendly.
352 locals recommend
Quickie Pickie
2027 E Cesar Chavez StFunky all-day gastropub & grocery store supplying from-scratch American eats & craft beer. Vegan & gluten-free friendly.
Relaxed trattoria offering Italian pastas & mains, plus a wood-burning stove. Vegan & gluten-free friendly.
16 locals recommend
Sagra
1050 East 11th StreetRelaxed trattoria offering Italian pastas & mains, plus a wood-burning stove. Vegan & gluten-free friendly.
Innovative vegan fare (plus beer & wine) with ever-changing menu served in a blue-walled dining room or on an outdoor patio.
139 locals recommend
Counter Culture
2908 E Cesar Chavez StInnovative vegan fare (plus beer & wine) with ever-changing menu served in a blue-walled dining room or on an outdoor patio.
Local bakery preparing all-vegan treats including cupcakes, brownies & special-occasion cakes.
37 locals recommend
Capital City Bakery
2211 E Cesar Chavez StLocal bakery preparing all-vegan treats including cupcakes, brownies & special-occasion cakes.
Chef Paul Qui's food truck behind Hole in the Wall Bar dispensing late-night dishes of Asian-fusion fare. Vegan & gluten-free friendly.
291 locals recommend
The Liberty
1618 East 6th StreetChef Paul Qui's food truck behind Hole in the Wall Bar dispensing late-night dishes of Asian-fusion fare. Vegan & gluten-free friendly.
Locally sourced eats & creative cocktails in an art-filled space that also hosts live music. Usually vegan options.
288 locals recommend
Ah Sing Den
1100 E 6th StLocally sourced eats & creative cocktails in an art-filled space that also hosts live music. Usually vegan options.
They grow their own veggies at this American eatery serving simple, seasonal food in a bungalow. (Biking or driving distance.)
160 locals recommend
Eastside Café
2113 Manor RdThey grow their own veggies at this American eatery serving simple, seasonal food in a bungalow. (Biking or driving distance.)
Tacos, skewers, burritos, wraps and salads. Premium tequila, fresh squeezed lime juice, organic agave nectar. Vegan & gluten-free friendly.
49 locals recommend
TNT Tacos and Tequila
507 Pressler StTacos, skewers, burritos, wraps and salads. Premium tequila, fresh squeezed lime juice, organic agave nectar. Vegan & gluten-free friendly.
Everything Else
Yoga and meditation. Friendly staff and great prices. Walking distance and surrounded but cute shops and delicious restaurants.
47 locals recommend
Sukha Yoga Eastside
1050 E 11th StYoga and meditation. Friendly staff and great prices. Walking distance and surrounded but cute shops and delicious restaurants.
The Rainey Street Historic District is a downtown street of historic homes, many of the bungalow style, that have been converted into modern bars, restaurants & lounges, most with outdoor seating.
793 locals recommend
Rainey Street
Rainey StreetThe Rainey Street Historic District is a downtown street of historic homes, many of the bungalow style, that have been converted into modern bars, restaurants & lounges, most with outdoor seating.
Shopping
Locally owned wellness shop offering healthy groceries (superfoods!), books, all-natural skin care, herbal tinctures and tonics, teas, essential oils, art, & jewelry. Vegan friendly.
8 locals recommend
Tiny Taiga
1909 West Koenig LaneLocally owned wellness shop offering healthy groceries (superfoods!), books, all-natural skin care, herbal tinctures and tonics, teas, essential oils, art, & jewelry. Vegan friendly.
Wine shop with reds & whites at various price points, plus weekly tastings, craft brews & a patio. Free Wine Tastings on Fridays!
48 locals recommend
East End Wines
1209 Rosewood AvenueWine shop with reds & whites at various price points, plus weekly tastings, craft brews & a patio. Free Wine Tastings on Fridays!
Drinks & Nightlife
This low-key beer joint with a cozy patio features an antique wooden bar, jukebox & pool table.
45 locals recommend
Longbranch Inn
1133 East 11th StreetThis low-key beer joint with a cozy patio features an antique wooden bar, jukebox & pool table.
No-fuss neighborhood bar with laid back atmosphere outdoor seating and great cocktail menu.
104 locals recommend
Drinks Lounge
2001 E Cesar Chavez StNo-fuss neighborhood bar with laid back atmosphere outdoor seating and great cocktail menu.
Downtown Austin must-see for live music. Also hosts a renowned Sunday gospel brunch.
282 locals recommend
Stubb's Bar-B-Q
801 Red River StDowntown Austin must-see for live music. Also hosts a renowned Sunday gospel brunch.
Local-texas sushi chain with a variety of sushi & signature rolls, plus sake, martinis & wine. (try the veggie summer roll!) Vegan-friendly.
19 locals recommend
Piranha Killer Sushi
207 San Jacinto BlvdLocal-texas sushi chain with a variety of sushi & signature rolls, plus sake, martinis & wine. (try the veggie summer roll!) Vegan-friendly.