Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
I recommend reservations, but if you don’t mind a wait, they also have excellent drinks at the bar!
397 locals recommend
Launderette
2115 Holly StI recommend reservations, but if you don’t mind a wait, they also have excellent drinks at the bar!
Amazing smoothies – highly recommend. There are many locations, the MLK and Caesar Chavez locations are closest to me.
519 locals recommend
JuiceLand
1625 Barton Springs RdAmazing smoothies – highly recommend. There are many locations, the MLK and Caesar Chavez locations are closest to me.
Tex-Mex, best for dinner before a night out on E 6th st. Good Margaritas; excellent hipster watching ;)
198 locals recommend
Licha's Cantina
1306 E 6th StTex-Mex, best for dinner before a night out on E 6th st. Good Margaritas; excellent hipster watching ;)
They’re delicious for all meals, but their brunch is my favorite in Austin! I also like that there's both food for people who like to eat healthy, and also food to indulge.
211 locals recommend
Counter Cafe
1914 E 6th StThey’re delicious for all meals, but their brunch is my favorite in Austin! I also like that there's both food for people who like to eat healthy, and also food to indulge.
Sa-Tén
916 Springdale RdBrew & Brew also has beer! It’s a nice place to relax at night
183 locals recommend
Wright Bros. Brew and Brew
500 San Marcos StBrew & Brew also has beer! It’s a nice place to relax at night
Figure 8 Coffee Purveyors
1111 Chicon Stdelicious, highly recommend for late night bite to eat or before you go out.
77 locals recommend
East Side King
2000 E 6th Stdelicious, highly recommend for late night bite to eat or before you go out.
Great pizza, with an amazing selection of toppings. They also have gluten free crust options.
321 locals recommend
East Side Pies
1401 Rosewood AveGreat pizza, with an amazing selection of toppings. They also have gluten free crust options.
Amazing date or celebration spot. I highly recommend checking it out! Not tons of options for vegetarians, though.
381 locals recommend
Salty Sow
1917 Manor RdAmazing date or celebration spot. I highly recommend checking it out! Not tons of options for vegetarians, though.
Great spot for some gourmet french food. It's romantic and fun with great wine, I would definitely make reservations.
522 locals recommend
Justine's
4710 E 5th StGreat spot for some gourmet french food. It's romantic and fun with great wine, I would definitely make reservations.
Uroko
1023 Springdale RoadAmazing hand roll sushi. I eat here for lunch several times a week!
Caffe Medici
1101 W Lynn StWalking distance coffee shop
Birdie's
2944 East 12th StreetAmazing for dinner and drinks!
Hands down best tacos in town - there are multiple locations but this one is pretty close to us!
314 locals recommend
Veracruz All Natural Food Truck
2505 Webberville RoadHands down best tacos in town - there are multiple locations but this one is pretty close to us!
Drinks & Nightlife
If you have to choose one place to go, go here. great atmosphere and excellent cocktails with no line.
561 locals recommend
Whisler's
1816 E 6th StIf you have to choose one place to go, go here. great atmosphere and excellent cocktails with no line.
De Nada Cantina
4715 East Cesar Chavez StreetReally delicious tacos and margaritas
Central Machine Works
4824 E Cesar Chavez StParks & Nature
I’m a mile away from this trail, which starts in Govalle park – also highly recommend for running or biking!
10 locals recommend
Walnut Creek Hike and Bike Trail
Walnut Creek Hike and Bike TrailI’m a mile away from this trail, which starts in Govalle park – also highly recommend for running or biking!
Essentials
This has all the essentials, but isn't a large grocery store. You can grab great pre-made meals, sandwiches, wine, cream, toothpaste etc. Doesn't things like raw meat or a produce section. It also has an attached cafe with tacos, sandwiches, coffee, and wine/beer. Great for a fast bite to eat.
352 locals recommend
Quickie Pickie
2027 E Cesar Chavez StThis has all the essentials, but isn't a large grocery store. You can grab great pre-made meals, sandwiches, wine, cream, toothpaste etc. Doesn't things like raw meat or a produce section. It also has an attached cafe with tacos, sandwiches, coffee, and wine/beer. Great for a fast bite to eat.
The Austin Shaker
1199 Airport BlvdLiquor store!
Great yoga studio on the east side with incredible teachers. It's also donation based, so good for visitors, and has late and early classes. There's a small changing room but no showers.
61 locals recommend
Practice Yoga Austin
1103 E 6th StGreat yoga studio on the east side with incredible teachers. It's also donation based, so good for visitors, and has late and early classes. There's a small changing room but no showers.
H-E-B
5808 Burnet RdLarge grocery store
Great convenience store with a wide selection of craft beer and wine.
22 locals recommend
Native Grocery
705 Tillery StGreat convenience store with a wide selection of craft beer and wine.
Entertainment & Activities
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Mueller
1911 Aldrich StBest movie theater ever!
Deep Eddy Municipal Pool
401 Deep Eddy AveThe best swim spot!