Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Justine's
4710 E 5th StGreat food!
Eden East
211 Springdale RdAll natural grown food from Springdale Farm.
Joe’s Bakery & Coffee Shop
2305 E 7th StGreat place for breakfast.
Long standing Austin restaurant that was here long before the East side was the place to be. Vegetarian Tex-Mex.
145 locals recommend
Mr. Natural
1901 E Cesar Chavez StLong standing Austin restaurant that was here long before the East side was the place to be. Vegetarian Tex-Mex.
Jalapeño's
3518 E 7th StGreat Tex-Mex at a great price.
Dan's Hamburgers
5602 N Lamar BlvdAn Austin icon, and great burgers.
East Side Pies
1401 Rosewood AveThey deliver some of the best pizza I have ever had.
Cenote
1010 E Cesar Chavez StGreat coffee and food.
I love this place! The food is fabulous. It is Argentinean so there is a lot of meat on the menu.
143 locals recommend
Buenos Aires Café
1201 E 6th StI love this place! The food is fabulous. It is Argentinean so there is a lot of meat on the menu.
Need to get here early since the line gets long fast! Best brisket and BBQ around.
919 locals recommend
Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th StNeed to get here early since the line gets long fast! Best brisket and BBQ around.
I enjoy the Blue Dahlia for breakfast but hear the lunch and dinner menus are good also.
351 locals recommend
Blue Dahlia Bistro
1115 E 11th StI enjoy the Blue Dahlia for breakfast but hear the lunch and dinner menus are good also.
Nuevo Leon
1501 E 6th StBy far some of the best Tex-Mex around.
Via 313 Pizza
10106 W 6th StWonderful pizza.
Hoover's Cooking
2002 Manor RdIf you want comfort food, this is the place to go.
Vintage Heart Coffee
1405 East 7th StreetDown to earth coffee shop with great coffee.
Cuvee Coffee Bar
2000 E 6th StFun East Side hang out.
Coffee by day cocktails by night. Guess you could say they do it all. They even hav pizza from Eastside Pies.
114 locals recommend
Rio Rita
1203 Chicon StCoffee by day cocktails by night. Guess you could say they do it all. They even hav pizza from Eastside Pies.
Have yet to check this place out, but I'll update as soon as I do.
42 locals recommend
Hot Mama's Catering & Events
2401 E 6th StHave yet to check this place out, but I'll update as soon as I do.
The Silo on Seventh
1300 E 7th StNice selection of burgers and fun roof top patio.
I personally am not a fan of vegan food, but my vegetarian sister loves this place.
139 locals recommend
Counter Culture
2908 E Cesar Chavez StI personally am not a fan of vegan food, but my vegetarian sister loves this place.
The Eastside has been around forever and is known for it's delicious fresh food. I heartily agree.
160 locals recommend
Eastside Café
2113 Manor RdThe Eastside has been around forever and is known for it's delicious fresh food. I heartily agree.
Everything Else
Zhi Tea
1023 Springdale RdRelaxing tea room with excellent selection.
Canopy Austin
916 Springdale RdArt galleries and Sa-ten coffee house makes for a great afternoon.
Huston-Tillotson University
900 Chicon StSchool of higher learning.
Wonderful local farm. Must visit if you are visiting East Austin.
48 locals recommend
Boggy Creek Farm
3414 Lyons RdWonderful local farm. Must visit if you are visiting East Austin.
Sightseeing
Natural spring pool stays a constant 68 degrees all year round. A beautiful Austin must see.
2454 locals recommend
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrNatural spring pool stays a constant 68 degrees all year round. A beautiful Austin must see.
Drinks & Nightlife
Sputnik
1300 East 6th StreetFun place to hang with locals.
Ah Sing Den
1100 E 6th StGreat spot for drinks and a bite to eat.
Great place to see the locals, and wonderful drinks from a simple 7&7 to seasonal gourmet libations.
36 locals recommend
The Brixton
1412 E 6th StGreat place to see the locals, and wonderful drinks from a simple 7&7 to seasonal gourmet libations.
Known for changing it's beers on tap every week or so. Fun place.
347 locals recommend
Violet Crown Social Club
1111 E 6th StKnown for changing it's beers on tap every week or so. Fun place.
Talk about a hidden treasure, this place has sandwiches that will make you smile.
193 locals recommend
Gourmands
2316 Webberville RdTalk about a hidden treasure, this place has sandwiches that will make you smile.
Shopping
Only open 8 to 5 during the week and 8 to 3 on Sat, it is a must stop place for the coffee lover.
48 locals recommend
Texas Coffee Traders
1400 E 4th StOnly open 8 to 5 during the week and 8 to 3 on Sat, it is a must stop place for the coffee lover.
Walgreens
4501 Guadalupe StOur local Walgreens. Need I say more?
Essentials
Sustainable grocery store that is a must visit if you are on the east side. I have plenty of containers if you think you may want to shop.
138 locals recommend
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Sustainable grocery store that is a must visit if you are on the east side. I have plenty of containers if you think you may want to shop.
H-E-B
5808 Burnet RdLocal HEB grocery store. Has all your needed food items.
Arts & Culture
The Off Center
2211 E HidalgoLocal theater company puts on some good stuff.
Zach Theatre
202 S Lamar BlvdMore upscale theater and an Austin icon.