Rachelle's Guide to Austin
Food scene
In an ever changing food scene, these are staples I go back to again and again.
Chicken and biscuits from scratch... and they do an excellent gluten free biscuit. No idea how, but it's amazing!
89 locals recommend
Bird Bird Biscuit
2701 Manor RdChicken and biscuits from scratch... and they do an excellent gluten free biscuit. No idea how, but it's amazing!
The best Neapolitan pizza in Austin. I go for the amazing thin, but chewy crust.
70 locals recommend
Bufalina Due
6555 Burnet RdThe best Neapolitan pizza in Austin. I go for the amazing thin, but chewy crust.
Clark's Oyster Bar
1200 W 6th StBest fresh seafood and also best burger in town.
Relaxed outdoor atmosphere for coffee, cocktails and food trucks.
205 locals recommend
Cosmic Coffee + Beer Garden
121 Pickle RdRelaxed outdoor atmosphere for coffee, cocktails and food trucks.
Launderette
2115 Holly StBright and happy lunch spot ◡̈
Excellent farm to table Asian cuisine. Must try the soup dumplings!
60 locals recommend
Lin Asian Bar + Dim Sum
1203 W 6th StExcellent farm to table Asian cuisine. Must try the soup dumplings!
Amazing, mouth watering lomo saltado. Don't be afraid to try the chica morada!
11 locals recommend
Llama Kid - Peruvian Food
4620 East Cesar Chavez StreetAmazing, mouth watering lomo saltado. Don't be afraid to try the chica morada!
Nixta Taqueria
2512 E 12th StAward winning food, and rightly so.
Oseyo
1628 E Cesar Chavez StDelightful Korean food in a beautiful space.
Paperboy
1203 E 11th StMy favorite brunch spot, I go for the pancake.
Sway
1417 S 1st StExceptional Thai food, but can be vv spicy.
Two Hands
1011 South Congress AvenueI love their healthy brunch and vibes.
Best BBQ - yes, better than Franklin's. Go for the breakfast brisket taco.
146 locals recommend
Valentina's Tex Mex BBQ
308 Menchaca RdBest BBQ - yes, better than Franklin's. Go for the breakfast brisket taco.
Southern heartfelt food from scratch. Say hi to Nick for me when you get there!
27 locals recommend
Vic and Al's
2406 Manor RdSouthern heartfelt food from scratch. Say hi to Nick for me when you get there!
Vinaigrette
2201 College AveSomething healthy, but bomb.com.
Beautiful environment to have creative fair. The bone marrow tacos are a must!
28 locals recommend
Comedor
501 Colorado StBeautiful environment to have creative fair. The bone marrow tacos are a must!
Kiin Di
1901 South Lamar BoulevardBest Thai food in town.
Drink scene
Cocktails, coffee and juices
Flat Track Coffee
1619 E Cesar Chavez StBest coffee in Austin.
Ah Sing Den
1100 E 6th StExciting craft cocktails and cool interior vibes
Excellent coffee and cupping classes for the aspiring coffee snob.
81 locals recommend
Greater Goods Coffee Roasting Co.
160 E 5th StExcellent coffee and cupping classes for the aspiring coffee snob.
Locations all over town, this is the best spot for fresh pressed juices and smoothies.
519 locals recommend
JuiceLand
1625 Barton Springs RdLocations all over town, this is the best spot for fresh pressed juices and smoothies.
Frazier's Long and Low
2538 Elmont DriveNeighborhood dive for late night food, drinks, pool and shuffle board.
Really fun vibes with rotating craft cocktails, plus their burnt Basque cheesecake is amazing!
kalimotxo
607 W 3rd StReally fun vibes with rotating craft cocktails, plus their burnt Basque cheesecake is amazing!
Dive of all dives with fun cocktails and even more fun on halloween when this spot gets turned into Moe's Tavern.
97 locals recommend
Nickel City
1133 E 11th StDive of all dives with fun cocktails and even more fun on halloween when this spot gets turned into Moe's Tavern.
This is the best rooftop bar in the city with views of the river. Go at sunset between March and October to watch the bats come out!
29 locals recommend
P6
111 E Cesar Chavez StThis is the best rooftop bar in the city with views of the river. Go at sunset between March and October to watch the bats come out!
Pool Burger
2315 Lake Austin BlvdBest tiki cocktails and the burger is real good too.
Small speakeasy bar that does all the classics exceptionally well, and more.
36 locals recommend
Small Victory
108 E 7th StSmall speakeasy bar that does all the classics exceptionally well, and more.
Really fun speakeasy bar and eatery. Some drinks even get a sound effect when being brought out!
10 locals recommend
Tiki Tatsu-Ya
1300 South Lamar BoulevardReally fun speakeasy bar and eatery. Some drinks even get a sound effect when being brought out!
Lush rooftop bar in the heart of downtown with great cocktails in fun glassware.
19 locals recommend
Zanzibar
304 East Cesar Chavez StreetLush rooftop bar in the heart of downtown with great cocktails in fun glassware.
Neighborhoods
6th Street runs through the entire downtown and into the east side. I recommend staying east of 35 (avoid 6th St downtown) where there are lots of bars and restaurants in this up and coming neighborhood.
395 locals recommend
East 6th Street
East 6th Street6th Street runs through the entire downtown and into the east side. I recommend staying east of 35 (avoid 6th St downtown) where there are lots of bars and restaurants in this up and coming neighborhood.