Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
La Tazza Fresca
519 W 37th StGet a Chai or Dirty Chai Latte.
Starbucks
1201 Barbara Jordan BlvdHoundstooth Coffee
4200 N Lamar BlvdModern place to get coffee, chill and work.
Our favorite place, a Japanese inspired coffee shop with food. Try their bread, matcha latte, or curry. A great place to study or work also.
112 locals recommend
Sa-Tén
916 Springdale RdOur favorite place, a Japanese inspired coffee shop with food. Try their bread, matcha latte, or curry. A great place to study or work also.
Epoch Coffee
221 W N Loop Blvd24 hour coffee shop, have great matcha lattes.
Great coffee shop that overlooks the lake and has amazing outdoor seating. Also has pastries and desserts.
371 locals recommend
Mozart's Coffee Roasters
3825 Lake Austin BlvdGreat coffee shop that overlooks the lake and has amazing outdoor seating. Also has pastries and desserts.
Lucky Lab Coffee Co.
2421 San Antonio StChai/Dirty Chai latte is a must.
Bennu Coffee
2001 E Martin Luther King Jr BlvdBusy study spot but great coffee.
Red River Cafe
2912 Medical Arts StDiner style.
Magnolia Cafe
1920 S Congress AveSmall place, but amazing food. They have a pancake that's to die for.
211 locals recommend
Counter Cafe
1914 E 6th StSmall place, but amazing food. They have a pancake that's to die for.
Snooze an AM Eatery
1700 S Lamar BlvdAlways busy but great food.
Kerbey Lane Cafe - University
2606 Guadalupe StAn Austin staple right next to campus.
Cute place with outdoor seating and yummy breakfast food, if you like, they also have espresso.
19 locals recommend
Russell's Bistro
Cute place with outdoor seating and yummy breakfast food, if you like, they also have espresso.
FoodHeads
616 W 34th StAlso serves lunch, great spot. I'd highly recommend the salmon salad.
New World Deli
4101 Guadalupe StLunch spot with sandwiches and salads.
Torchy's Tacos
2809 S 1st StTACOS, Austin staple.
New Fortune Chinese Seafood Restaurant
Dim Sum
Perla's
1400 S Congress AveSeafood place with great outdoor seating, oysters are great.
North Italia
11506 Century Oaks TerraceGreat Italian place in the Domain, so you can go shopping too!
Fonda San Miguel Restaurant
2330 W N Loop BlvdUpscale Mexican restaurant.
Close Brazilian food, the Feijoada (black bean dish similar to red beans and rice) is amazing and I also recommend the Bobo de Camarao if you like shrimp, its my favorite.
7 locals recommend
Sao Paulo's Restaurant
2809 San Jacinto BlvdClose Brazilian food, the Feijoada (black bean dish similar to red beans and rice) is amazing and I also recommend the Bobo de Camarao if you like shrimp, its my favorite.
Columbian restaurant that has live music and patio seating, food and drinks are great!
55 locals recommend
Casa Colombia
2409 E 7th StColumbian restaurant that has live music and patio seating, food and drinks are great!
One of the first Indian restaurants in Austin, kind of upscale, recommend getting a table in advance in the cellar. Drinks and food are good. I recommend the Khuroos-E-Tursh--
Medallions of chicken-breast stuffed with seasoned spinach, mushrooms, onions & paneer, in a rich korma sauce.
85 locals recommend
The Clay Pit
1601 Guadalupe StOne of the first Indian restaurants in Austin, kind of upscale, recommend getting a table in advance in the cellar. Drinks and food are good. I recommend the Khuroos-E-Tursh--
Medallions of chicken-breast stuffed with seasoned spinach, mushrooms, onions & paneer, in a rich korma sauce.
Din Ho Chinese BBQ
8557 Research BlvdAuthentic Chinese Restaurant and Austin Favorite as well.
Lucky Robot
1303 S Congress AveAwesome Sushi, in a quirky setting, try to sit in the swing!
Pinch
2011 Whitis AveKorean Komfort food truck next to campus, try the curry chicken.
Churro Co.
1906 S 1st StLegit a Churro food truck and my favorite treat!
Stiles Switch BBQ
6610 N Lamar BlvdAwesome BBQ spot!
Via 313 Pizza
10106 W 6th StBest Pizza right down the street.
Drinks & Nightlife
Back Lot
606 Maiden LnOur local bar that across the street and my favorite place to play darts.
West 6th Street
West 6th Street Walk up and down the street and explore!
East 6th Street
East 6th Street Walk up and down to explore.
Rainey Street
Rainey StreetGreat food and nightlife walk around to explore the street!
Shopping
The Domain
11410 Century Oaks TerraceHuge outdoor mall, fun to walk around.
Barton Creek Square
2901 S Capital of Texas HwyIKEA
1 Ikea WayIKEA, have fun running around and maybe buy a few things.
Entertainment & Activities
Catch a movie in this unique small theater, free parking!
347 locals recommend
Violet Crown Social Club
1111 E 6th StCatch a movie in this unique small theater, free parking!
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Mueller
1911 Aldrich StAwesome place to catch a movie! Austin staple.
Lady Bird Lake
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike TrailGo paddle boarding or kayaking!
Essentials
Central Market
4477 S Lamar BlvdClose Grocery store.
Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin
1201 W 38th StJust in case this is the closest Hospital.
Wheatsville Food Co-Op
3101 Guadalupe StGreat close grocer.
Parks & Nature
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrSpring Pool, check it out!
Mount Bonnell
Hike and see amazing views of Austin.
Shoal Creek Greenbelt Trail
Shoal Creek Greenbelt TrailLake Travis
Motors allowed on this lake!
Sightseeing
Graffiti Park at Castle Hill
1008 Baylor StVisit for unique views and graffiti