Mare's Guidebook
Coffee
Figure 8 Coffee Purveyors
1111 Chicon StGreat coffee down the street!
Great coffee and great place for a quick and delicious bite to eat. They’ve got local pastries, tacos and more!
28 locals recommend
Try Hard Coffee Roasters
1115 E 11th StGreat coffee and great place for a quick and delicious bite to eat. They’ve got local pastries, tacos and more!
Good coffee in the heart of south Congress! Be sure to get a picture at the iconic “I love you so much” mural! 
495 locals recommend
Jo's Coffee
1300 S Congress AveGood coffee in the heart of south Congress! Be sure to get a picture at the iconic “I love you so much” mural! 
Petite cafe serving classic & inventive coffee drinks, plus local tacos & pastries.
86 locals recommend
Fleet Coffee Co
2427 Webberville RdPetite cafe serving classic & inventive coffee drinks, plus local tacos & pastries.
Coffee shop serving up craft beverages & pastries in spacious industrial-looking digs.
127 locals recommend
Flat Track Coffee
1619 E Cesar Chavez StCoffee shop serving up craft beverages & pastries in spacious industrial-looking digs.
Trendy all day cafe in circa-1887 house with French pressed coffee, farm-fresh eats & free wifi.
379 locals recommend
Cenote
1010 E Cesar Chavez StTrendy all day cafe in circa-1887 house with French pressed coffee, farm-fresh eats & free wifi.
Bar & cafe pairing coffee & craft brews with sandwiches & light bites in stylish industrial digs.
183 locals recommend
Wright Bros. Brew and Brew
500 San Marcos StBar & cafe pairing coffee & craft brews with sandwiches & light bites in stylish industrial digs.
Food scene
Close by and great for brunch or a quick coffee! Best to make a reservation.
132 locals recommend
Paperboy
1203 E 11th StClose by and great for brunch or a quick coffee! Best to make a reservation.
Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th StTHE BEST BBQ YOU WILL EVER EAT. EVER!
Delicious authentic tacos! Great atmosphere and some good, strong margaritas!
39 locals recommend
De Nada Cantina
4715 East Cesar Chavez StreetDelicious authentic tacos! Great atmosphere and some good, strong margaritas!
Gourmet New American fare served in a polished cafe space in a converted gas station/Laundromat.
397 locals recommend
Launderette
2115 Holly StGourmet New American fare served in a polished cafe space in a converted gas station/Laundromat.
This walkable taco spot is a bright, straightforward counter-serve spot offering traditional Mexican food, plus beer & wine.
78 locals recommend
Nixta Taqueria
2512 E 12th StThis walkable taco spot is a bright, straightforward counter-serve spot offering traditional Mexican food, plus beer & wine.
Family-run, neighborhood joint offering seasonal menus, wines & American plates in warm surrounds.
30 locals recommend
Birdie's
2944 East 12th StreetFamily-run, neighborhood joint offering seasonal menus, wines & American plates in warm surrounds.
Upscale-casual seafood spot with an open kitchen & marble-topped bar, plus indoor & outdoor seating. Great Happy Hour — Mon-Fri from 3-5p. Half-off Burgers & Martinis. 50¢ off Oysters $5 Oyster Shooters.
246 locals recommend
Clark's Oyster Bar
1200 W 6th StUpscale-casual seafood spot with an open kitchen & marble-topped bar, plus indoor & outdoor seating. Great Happy Hour — Mon-Fri from 3-5p. Half-off Burgers & Martinis. 50¢ off Oysters $5 Oyster Shooters.
Hip spot serving seafood & Mediterranean classics such as kebabs, hummus & falafel, plus cocktails. Possibly the best patio in Austin.
115 locals recommend
Aba
1011 S Congress AveHip spot serving seafood & Mediterranean classics such as kebabs, hummus & falafel, plus cocktails. Possibly the best patio in Austin.
Charming outpost offering French breakfast bites & creative Vietnamese plates for lunch & dinner
426 locals recommend
Elizabeth Street Cafe
1501 S 1st StCharming outpost offering French breakfast bites & creative Vietnamese plates for lunch & dinner
Classic Italian pasta dishes, wood-fired pizza & heartier entrees along with wine, cocktails & beer.
25 locals recommend
Il Brutto
1601 E 6th StClassic Italian pasta dishes, wood-fired pizza & heartier entrees along with wine, cocktails & beer.
For every diet & lifestyle. Celiac, Keto, Paleo, Vegan, Whole30, and More! New American. Organic Farm-to-Table Restaurant. Clean eating, made simple. Gluten-Free.
9 locals recommend
The Well
440 West 2nd StreetFor every diet & lifestyle. Celiac, Keto, Paleo, Vegan, Whole30, and More! New American. Organic Farm-to-Table Restaurant. Clean eating, made simple. Gluten-Free.
Sightseeing
A 360° view of the city! It’s a bit of a climb , but the views are worth it!
1082 locals recommend
Mount Bonnell
A 360° view of the city! It’s a bit of a climb , but the views are worth it!
This is not your average library. It has amazing views of the city, incredible architecture, a gift shop, and a cute cafe called “Cookbook”.
148 locals recommend
Austin Central Library, Austin Public Library
710 W Cesar Chavez StThis is not your average library. It has amazing views of the city, incredible architecture, a gift shop, and a cute cafe called “Cookbook”.
Congress Avenue Bridge is home to the world's largest urban bat colony, which is composed of Mexican free-tailed bats. There are between 750,000 and 1.5 million bats that reside underneath the bridge each summer. They emerge nightly from underneath the bridge at dusk and can be seen from the top of the bridge, the sides of the river and from local tour boats.
286 locals recommend
Congress Avenue Bridge
Congress AvenueCongress Avenue Bridge is home to the world's largest urban bat colony, which is composed of Mexican free-tailed bats. There are between 750,000 and 1.5 million bats that reside underneath the bridge each summer. They emerge nightly from underneath the bridge at dusk and can be seen from the top of the bridge, the sides of the river and from local tour boats.
Museums
Bullock Texas State History Museum
1800 Congress AveThe Blanton Museum of Art
200 East Martin Luther King Junior BoulevardThe Contemporary Austin - Laguna Gloria
3809 W 35th StUmlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum
605 Azie Morton RdParks & Trails
Austin’s crown jewel and historic natural spring fed pool. The best place to cool off when it’s 100°+ outside. It’s average temp is 68°-70° year round.
2454 locals recommend
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrAustin’s crown jewel and historic natural spring fed pool. The best place to cool off when it’s 100°+ outside. It’s average temp is 68°-70° year round.
A newly renovated outdoor oasis! Great place for an afternoon picnic.
100 locals recommend
Pease District Park
1100 Kingsbury StA newly renovated outdoor oasis! Great place for an afternoon picnic.
Zilker Metropolitan Park is a recreational area in south Austin, Texas at the juncture of Barton Creek and the Colorado River that comprises over 350 acres of publicly owned land.
246 locals recommend
Zilker Park
Zilker Metropolitan Park is a recreational area in south Austin, Texas at the juncture of Barton Creek and the Colorado River that comprises over 350 acres of publicly owned land.
Ann And Roy Butler Hike And Bike Trail
Barton Creek Greenbelt Trailhead
Barton Creek Greenbelt TrailTurkey Creek Trail
1401-1711 City Park RdBars & Breweries
Walkable wine bar. An unpretentious wine shop in Austin featuring natural and organic wines. Enjoy a curated wine tasting or relax in the courtyard.
10 locals recommend
Cork & Screw
2907 East 12th StreetWalkable wine bar. An unpretentious wine shop in Austin featuring natural and organic wines. Enjoy a curated wine tasting or relax in the courtyard.
LoLo
1504 E 6th StNatural wine bar with a spacious outdoor patio.
Rustic-chic watering hole featuring handcrafted cocktails & a patio with frequent live music shows.
561 locals recommend
Whisler's
1816 E 6th StRustic-chic watering hole featuring handcrafted cocktails & a patio with frequent live music shows.
Cozy brewery serving house beers, root beer, kombucha, espresso & house tacos.
227 locals recommend
Lazarus Brewing Co.
1902 E 6th StCozy brewery serving house beers, root beer, kombucha, espresso & house tacos.
Drinks & snacks in an old converted home with a jukebox & huge backyard with picnic tables & games.
118 locals recommend
Lustre Pearl East
114 Linden StDrinks & snacks in an old converted home with a jukebox & huge backyard with picnic tables & games.
Bar serving Asian-inspired hot & cold dishes, plus sweets, cocktails & sake in an intimate setting.
288 locals recommend
Ah Sing Den
1100 E 6th StBar serving Asian-inspired hot & cold dishes, plus sweets, cocktails & sake in an intimate setting.
Renovated houses turned into bungalow bars reign supreme on Rainey, the increasingly popular tucked-away street. Day or night, you’ll find relaxed bar-goers strolling from bar to food trailer to bar again, often with their dogs in tow looking for a kicked back sip and a bite.
793 locals recommend
Rainey Street
Rainey StreetRenovated houses turned into bungalow bars reign supreme on Rainey, the increasingly popular tucked-away street. Day or night, you’ll find relaxed bar-goers strolling from bar to food trailer to bar again, often with their dogs in tow looking for a kicked back sip and a bite.
Microbrewery beer hall & pub grub menu in a spacious converted machine works with an outdoor area.
138 locals recommend
Central Machine Works
4824 E Cesar Chavez StMicrobrewery beer hall & pub grub menu in a spacious converted machine works with an outdoor area.
Vegan & Vegetarian Restaurants
A variety of creative, plant-based tacos served from a funky food truck with outdoor picnic tables.
34 locals recommend
The Vegan Nom
2324 E Cesar Chavez StA variety of creative, plant-based tacos served from a funky food truck with outdoor picnic tables.
Vegan gastropub with 40 craft taps serving hearty plant-based dishes in farmhouse-inspired digs.
47 locals recommend
The Beer Plant
3110 Windsor RdVegan gastropub with 40 craft taps serving hearty plant-based dishes in farmhouse-inspired digs.
Nom Burgers
2324 East Cesar Chavez StreetThe best plant-based cheeseburgers and fried chicken in Austin.
Eco-friendly, bohemian cafe offering hearty meatless meals, coffees & a rotating monthly art show.
565 locals recommend
Bouldin Creek Cafe
1900 S 1st StEco-friendly, bohemian cafe offering hearty meatless meals, coffees & a rotating monthly art show.
Mexican-focused vegetarian quick-serve eatery with a health food shop, bakery & juice bar.
145 locals recommend
Mr. Natural
1901 E Cesar Chavez StMexican-focused vegetarian quick-serve eatery with a health food shop, bakery & juice bar.
Elevated vegan pizza with gluten-free options, dispensed from a window with outdoor seating.
6 locals recommend
Li'l Nonna's
2908 Fruth StreetElevated vegan pizza with gluten-free options, dispensed from a window with outdoor seating.