Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Home Slice Pizza
1415 S Congress AveGreat NY Style Pizza
Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th St
Launderette
2115 Holly StEmmer & Rye
51 Rainey StMagnolia Cafe
1920 S Congress AveMoonshine Grill
303 Red River St Popular Brunch Buffet
EastSide Tavern
1510 E Cesar Chavez St Great for Brunch!
Veracruz All Natural Food Truck
2505 Webberville RoadBest Taco food trailer with Aguas frescas.
Curra's Grill
614 E Oltorf StInterior Mexican food. Austin original!
Torchy's Tacos
2809 S 1st St Best Queso in town!
Casino El Camino
517 E 6th StBest burgers and very touristy.
Ramen Tatsu-Ya
1234 S Lamar BlvdGreat Ramen!
Titaya's Thai Cuisine
5501 N Lamar BlvdBest Thai in town
Sap's Fine Thai Cuisine
4514 West Gate Blvd2nd best Thai in town
Great Mexican food with homemade tortillas and walking distance from the condo!
277 locals recommend
Polvo's Mexican Restaurant
2004 South 1st StreetGreat Mexican food with homemade tortillas and walking distance from the condo!
Popular Vegetarian/Vegan restaurant walking distance from the condo! Very Austinite.
565 locals recommend
Bouldin Creek Cafe
1900 S 1st StPopular Vegetarian/Vegan restaurant walking distance from the condo! Very Austinite.
Sway
1417 S 1st StSouth Congress Cafe
1600 S Congress AveGreat for Brunch or Dinner
Café No Sé
1603 S Congress AveGreat Brunch!
coffee is great (Get the Turbo coffee) and you can take a picture in front of the famous "I love you so much" sign.
495 locals recommend
Jo's Coffee
1300 S Congress Avecoffee is great (Get the Turbo coffee) and you can take a picture in front of the famous "I love you so much" sign.
Upscale restaurant with great food. I mostly only go for special occasions.
183 locals recommend
Jeffrey's
1204 W Lynn StUpscale restaurant with great food. I mostly only go for special occasions.
Arts & Culture
Cathedral of Junk
4422 Lareina DrTake a picture in front of the Famous "Greetings from Austin" mural.
85 locals recommend
Greetings from Austin Mural
1720 S 1st StTake a picture in front of the Famous "Greetings from Austin" mural.
Essentials
H-E-B
5808 Burnet RdDrinks & Nightlife
The White Horse
500 Comal StThe Roosevelt Room
307 W 5th StThe Jackalope
404 E 6th StKung Fu Saloon
716 W 6th StThe Volstead Lounge
1500 E 6th StFun Dance scene
Craft Pride
61 Rainey StGreat Local beer selection
Banger's Sausage House & Beer Garden
79 Rainey StHuge Patio and expansive beer selection
Donn's Depot
1600 W 5th StPopular dive bar
Both a bar and music venue. They have live music every night so be prepared to pay a cover charge. The drinks are over priced (In my opinion), but it's a pretty cool vintage bar. It's right next to the condo!
242 locals recommend
C-Boys Heart and Soul
2008 S Congress AveBoth a bar and music venue. They have live music every night so be prepared to pay a cover charge. The drinks are over priced (In my opinion), but it's a pretty cool vintage bar. It's right next to the condo!
Mean-Eyed Cat
1621 W 5th StPopular Dive bar-- Johnny Cash theme
Deep Eddy Cabaret
2315 Lake Austin BoulevardPopular Dive bar
Parks & Nature
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton Dr
Lady Bird Lake
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike TrailGreat for a run/walk/bike
Entertainment & Activities
They have a full bar/menu while you are watching your movie!
770 locals recommend
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar
1120 S Lamar Blvd They have a full bar/menu while you are watching your movie!
Shopping
The Domain
11410 Century Oaks TerraceHuge outdoor Mall with high-end designer stores.