Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Japanese fusion, heavy on the Japanese side-- delicious noodle bowls and sake drinks, fun atmosphere. Good for an Austin twist on brunch.
112 locals recommend
Lucky Robot
1303 S Congress AveJapanese fusion, heavy on the Japanese side-- delicious noodle bowls and sake drinks, fun atmosphere. Good for an Austin twist on brunch.
Southern comfort food around the corner-- people rave about this place!
208 locals recommend
Lucy's Fried Chicken
2218 College AveSouthern comfort food around the corner-- people rave about this place!
One of the few true coffee shops in Austin, this place is within walking distance of our house and has WiFi.
176 locals recommend
Summer Moon Coffee
3115 S 1st StOne of the few true coffee shops in Austin, this place is within walking distance of our house and has WiFi.
A little pricey, but worth the experience if you're looking for authentic Cuban food.
36 locals recommend
Habana Restaurant
2728 S Congress AveA little pricey, but worth the experience if you're looking for authentic Cuban food.
The closest thing to brunch you're going to find in Austin. Bike parking out front, funky interior, vegan options, tattooed waiters; this place wishes it were in Seattle.
565 locals recommend
Bouldin Creek Cafe
1900 S 1st StThe closest thing to brunch you're going to find in Austin. Bike parking out front, funky interior, vegan options, tattooed waiters; this place wishes it were in Seattle.
Pizza! Better than Home Slice up the road; has lots of specials.
71 locals recommend
Southside Flying Pizza
2206 S Congress AvePizza! Better than Home Slice up the road; has lots of specials.
Everything Else
An Austin insitution! Whip-in is a quicky mart/Indian restaurant/ venue with live bands playing every night, great outdoor seating and delicious local brew and veggie bowls.
267 locals recommend
Whip in
1950 S I-35 Frontage RdAn Austin insitution! Whip-in is a quicky mart/Indian restaurant/ venue with live bands playing every night, great outdoor seating and delicious local brew and veggie bowls.
Amys Ice Creams
1301 S Congress AveAmy's ice creams! With crushin's!
Our closest grocery store-- has an OK organic section, and all the other amenities one expects from a grocery store.
1667 locals recommend
H-E-B
5808 Burnet RdOur closest grocery store-- has an OK organic section, and all the other amenities one expects from a grocery store.
Upscale minimart… carries gourmet cheese and an excellent selection of wines and beers for you experts out there. Also carries organic versions of minimart basics like chips, salsa, beef jerky, etc.
45 locals recommend
RiverCity Market & Deli
2209 S Congress AveUpscale minimart… carries gourmet cheese and an excellent selection of wines and beers for you experts out there. Also carries organic versions of minimart basics like chips, salsa, beef jerky, etc.
CUPCAKE TRUCK! Super cute seating, delicious cupcakes. It's no Cupcake Royale, but it's darn good!
84 locals recommend
Hey Cupcake!
4209 Airport BoulevardCUPCAKE TRUCK! Super cute seating, delicious cupcakes. It's no Cupcake Royale, but it's darn good!
Big Stacy Neighborhood Park
700 E Live Oak StHeated outdoor pool with showers.
Drinks & Nightlife
Outdoor seating with a fire pit, good selection of wines and beers, great snacky foods, desserts and appetizers-- we love spending low-key evenings here.
49 locals recommend
Bobo's Snack Bar
3850 Airport BoulevardOutdoor seating with a fire pit, good selection of wines and beers, great snacky foods, desserts and appetizers-- we love spending low-key evenings here.
Another Austin institution: Crow Bar. Great outdoor seating, drink specials, within walking distance to our house.
83 locals recommend
Crow Bar
3116 S Congress AveAnother Austin institution: Crow Bar. Great outdoor seating, drink specials, within walking distance to our house.