Austin Guidebook
Food scene
Great soups and smoothies. Sit outside or get to go. Almost across the street!
133 locals recommend
Soup Peddler Real Food & Juice Bar
501 W Mary StGreat soups and smoothies. Sit outside or get to go. Almost across the street!
Delicious Mexican and beer garden right around the corner
79 locals recommend
Fresa's South First Dine-In
1703 S 1st StDelicious Mexican and beer garden right around the corner
Mattie's
901 W Live Oak StGreat cocktails, southern food, and peacocks!
American/California cuisine in the South Congress Hotel. Open all day.
120 locals recommend
Café No Sé
1603 S Congress AveAmerican/California cuisine in the South Congress Hotel. Open all day.
June's
1722 S Congress AveOpen all day
On the corner, vegetarian, local favorite. Busy on weekends, can join the waitlist on Yelp and just walk over.
565 locals recommend
Bouldin Creek Cafe
1900 S 1st StOn the corner, vegetarian, local favorite. Busy on weekends, can join the waitlist on Yelp and just walk over.
Dolce Neve Gelato
1713 S 1st StNearby gelato, local owned
Elizabeth Street Cafe
1501 S 1st StFrench/Vietnamese- delicious!
Perla's
1400 S Congress AveSeafood, pricey but good
Great bakery around the corner- specializes in cupcakes. Some vegan options.
132 locals recommend
Sugar Mama's Bakeshop
1905 S 1st StGreat bakery around the corner- specializes in cupcakes. Some vegan options.
Unbelievable sushi- pricey except for their sake social hour. We go to it all the time!
688 locals recommend
Uchi
801 S Lamar BlvdUnbelievable sushi- pricey except for their sake social hour. We go to it all the time!
Small shareable plates, farm to table, pricey but one of my favorites in Austin
69 locals recommend
Emmer & Rye
51 Rainey StSmall shareable plates, farm to table, pricey but one of my favorites in Austin
Once Over Coffee Bar
2009 S 1st StClosest coffee shop
Local coffee shop with large outdoor seating, food truck, and frequent live music. Dog friendly.
435 locals recommend
Radio Coffee & Beer
4204 Menchaca RdLocal coffee shop with large outdoor seating, food truck, and frequent live music. Dog friendly.
LENOIR
1807 S 1st StWine bar and restaurant on the corner- fun outdoor space and happy hour
Launderette
2115 Holly StGreat restaurant on the east side- worth the trip!
Jeffrey's
1204 W Lynn StBlowout, fancy occasion restaurant. Very expensive.
Gourdough's Big. Fat. Donuts.
1503 S 1st StFamous donut trailer w unusual donuts
Pricey but great sushi with a small, dog-friendly patio. Walking distance.
41 locals recommend
Neighborhood Sushi
1716 S Congress AvePricey but great sushi with a small, dog-friendly patio. Walking distance.
Justine's
4710 E 5th StAuthentic French food, cool vibe, lots of outdoor seating
Mañana
1603 S Congress AveCute coffee shop with great chocolate chip cookies
Canje
1914 East 6th StreetUpscale Caribbean food, excellent cocktails
Fried and True Food Truck
1308 E 6th StIt’s so good
Fun things to do
Activities of all sorts
Have a meal and a drink while watching a movie at this famous local chain
770 locals recommend
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar
1120 S Lamar BlvdHave a meal and a drink while watching a movie at this famous local chain
Broken Spoke
3201 S Lamar BlvdLearn the Texas two step
Congress Avenue Kayaks
74 Trinity StRent a kayak on lady bird lake
The Continental Gallery
1313 S Congress AveFamous historic music venue
Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum
605 Azie Morton Rd
Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs Rd
Lady Bird Lake
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike TrailWalk/run/bike around the lake
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrHuge spring fed swimming area
Sightseeing
Greetings from Austin Mural
1720 S 1st StPopular mural around the corner
Shopping
Allens Boots
1522 S Congress AveIf you need some cowboy boots
Big Top Candy Shop
1706 S Congress AveCandy store
BookPeople
603 N Lamar BlvdBest independent bookstore in Austin
Local boutique celebrating 50 years in Austin. Trendy independent designer clothes.
40 locals recommend
By George
1400 S Congress AveLocal boutique celebrating 50 years in Austin. Trendy independent designer clothes.
Feather's Boutique
1700 B South Congress AveVintage clothes
Good Company
918 W 12th StCute local boutique
Tesoros Trading Company
1500 S Congress AveGreat for souvenirs and gifts
Uncommon Objects
1602 Fort View RdUnusual vintage shop organized by color. Fun and weird.
Waterloo Records
600 N Lamar BlvdFamous record shop
take heart
1211 E 11th StI love this little home store. Lots of japanese goods.
Grocery and Supplies
Wheatsville Food Co-Op
3101 Guadalupe StWhere we do most of our food shopping
Trader Joe's
211 Walter Seaholm DrSprouts Farmers Market
4006 S Lamar BlvdWhole Foods Market
525 North Lamar BoulevardGreat small spot for any last minute needs or cool local food, wine, or snacks.
17 locals recommend
Tiny Grocer - Opening March 8th @ 8 am
1718 S Congress AveGreat small spot for any last minute needs or cool local food, wine, or snacks.