Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Wonderful vegetarian/vegan food that everyone will love. Great atmosphere, great service, and great food. Within walking distance.
565 locals recommend
Bouldin Creek Cafe
1900 S 1st StWonderful vegetarian/vegan food that everyone will love. Great atmosphere, great service, and great food. Within walking distance.
Polvo's Mexican Restaurant
2004 South 1st StreetMargaritas!!!!!! Within walking distance.
Check out the Torchys food truck, as well as Holy Cacoa and Conscious Cravings!
275 locals recommend
Torchy's Tacos
1311 South 1st StreetCheck out the Torchys food truck, as well as Holy Cacoa and Conscious Cravings!
Take a photo with the "I love you so much" mural and grab a great cup of Jo :) Within walking distance.
495 locals recommend
Jo's Coffee
1300 S Congress AveTake a photo with the "I love you so much" mural and grab a great cup of Jo :) Within walking distance.
Gourmet hot dogs with vegan options! Great atmosphere, there's a photo booth, and sometimes live music! Not within walking distance.
45 locals recommend
Frank
407 Colorado StGourmet hot dogs with vegan options! Great atmosphere, there's a photo booth, and sometimes live music! Not within walking distance.
Kerbey Lane Cafe
3003 S Lamar BlvdLocal favorite in Austin - great home cooking.
Spider House Ballroom
2906 Fruth StSlam poetry on Tuesday nights! Must see coffee shop/bar
Mother's Cafe
Wonderful vegetarian food!
Irie Bean Coffee & Wine Bar
2310 S Lamar BlvdOpen mic night every Thursday!
New World Deli
4101 Guadalupe StOpen mic night every Monday!
ThunderCloud Subs
2308 Lake Austin BlvdCheap subs!
Gourdough's Public House
209 W 5th StFried doughnut buns... need I say more?
Voodoo Doughnut - 6th Street
212 E 6th StCute doughnuts!
Shopping
Weird, wild, and wacky. A must-see in Austin thrift/antique stores. Within walking distance.
194 locals recommend
Uncommon Objects
1602 Fort View RdWeird, wild, and wacky. A must-see in Austin thrift/antique stores. Within walking distance.
End Of An Ear
4304 Clawson RdAlso the greatest record store in Austin
Drinks & Nightlife
My FAVORITE bar in Austin. Queer friendly, AMAZING drinks, free live music, walking distance to downtown fun.
153 locals recommend
Cheer Up Charlies
900 Red River StMy FAVORITE bar in Austin. Queer friendly, AMAZING drinks, free live music, walking distance to downtown fun.
Hipster honky tonk at it's finest. And there's a taco truck in the back!
672 locals recommend
The White Horse
500 Comal StHipster honky tonk at it's finest. And there's a taco truck in the back!
Crow Bar
3116 S Congress AvePool tables, cute outdoor patio, and Amy's ice cream is next door!
$1 white trash cans on Wednesdays! Pool tables, sports playing on every wall, and cheap burgers.
291 locals recommend
Black Sheep Lodge
2108 S Lamar Blvd$1 white trash cans on Wednesdays! Pool tables, sports playing on every wall, and cheap burgers.
HOTEL VEGAS
1502 E 6th StGreat live music
dance dance dance dance danccccccceeeeeeeeeee! $2.00 lonestars during their happy hour!
153 locals recommend
Barbarella
611 Red River Stdance dance dance dance danccccccceeeeeeeeeee! $2.00 lonestars during their happy hour!
Sightseeing
If you do nothing else while staying in Austin, please visit the Cathedral of Junk. Call him ahead of time to make sure he's taking guests that day. Sometimes it's free, sometimes donations required
110 locals recommend
Cathedral of Junk
4422 Lareina DrIf you do nothing else while staying in Austin, please visit the Cathedral of Junk. Call him ahead of time to make sure he's taking guests that day. Sometimes it's free, sometimes donations required
For graffiti enthusiasts and tourists alike! Grab a can of spray paint and go make your masterpiece.
207 locals recommend
Graffiti Park at Castle Hill
1008 Baylor StFor graffiti enthusiasts and tourists alike! Grab a can of spray paint and go make your masterpiece.
Essentials
H-E-B
5808 Burnet RdSuper close to our place - great craft beer selection!
Arts & Culture
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar
1120 S Lamar BlvdEat, drink and watch movies!
Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas
320 E 6th StEat, drink and watch movies downtown!
Everything Else
Great spot to have a picnic, play frisbee, walk along the water, or take a nap in the Texas sun.
1533 locals recommend
Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs RdGreat spot to have a picnic, play frisbee, walk along the water, or take a nap in the Texas sun.