Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Great place for coffee and a sweet, or a beer in the evening and catch some outdoor music.
495 locals recommend
Jo's Coffee
1300 S Congress AveGreat place for coffee and a sweet, or a beer in the evening and catch some outdoor music.
The cocktails are to die for while lounging on the patio under some beautiful Live Oaks. Try the frozen elderflower colada if they have it!
399 locals recommend
Perla's
1400 S Congress AveThe cocktails are to die for while lounging on the patio under some beautiful Live Oaks. Try the frozen elderflower colada if they have it!
A fun place to hang out on the patio and have a beer or a frozen margarita while people watching or catching the game.
76 locals recommend
Doc's Motorworks
1123 South Congress AvenueA fun place to hang out on the patio and have a beer or a frozen margarita while people watching or catching the game.
The Tex-Mex isn't the best in town, but the atmosphere can't be beat. Catch live music and frozen margs in the Live Oak Garden.
398 locals recommend
Güero's Taco Bar
1412 S Congress AveThe Tex-Mex isn't the best in town, but the atmosphere can't be beat. Catch live music and frozen margs in the Live Oak Garden.
SoCo's best kept restaurant secret. You will hardly ever have to wait and the food is always good! Whether you get an amazing salad or chicken fried steak. Must try the coconut cream pie!!
Woodland
1716 South Congress AvenueSoCo's best kept restaurant secret. You will hardly ever have to wait and the food is always good! Whether you get an amazing salad or chicken fried steak. Must try the coconut cream pie!!
A really cute and hip new restaurant serving Vietnamese food and French pastries/bread. Brunch is always fun and the pho is very fresh.
426 locals recommend
Elizabeth Street Cafe
1501 S 1st StA really cute and hip new restaurant serving Vietnamese food and French pastries/bread. Brunch is always fun and the pho is very fresh.
Bouldin Creek Cafe is a great spot for brunch, lunch, or a whenever munch. They also have the best iced chai in town - not too sweet!
565 locals recommend
Bouldin Creek Cafe
1900 S 1st StBouldin Creek Cafe is a great spot for brunch, lunch, or a whenever munch. They also have the best iced chai in town - not too sweet!
Torchy's Tacos
1311 South 1st StreetPossibly the best food trailer in Austin. Go. Enjoy.
Shopping
So beautifully put together it's like a museum! Explore vintage items, antiques, and more. Definitely a place where there's something for everyone to look at.
194 locals recommend
Uncommon Objects
1602 Fort View RdSo beautifully put together it's like a museum! Explore vintage items, antiques, and more. Definitely a place where there's something for everyone to look at.
Maya Star Austin
1508 S Congress AveAMAZING jewelry selection and fun clothes, too!
In need of a late night movie? Open until midnight (weekdays) or 2am (weekends) with the widest selection of films in town. Pick up some popcorn and chocolate to bring back to the apartment.
8 locals recommend
Vulcan Video
4411 Russell DrIn need of a late night movie? Open until midnight (weekdays) or 2am (weekends) with the widest selection of films in town. Pick up some popcorn and chocolate to bring back to the apartment.
Drinks & Nightlife
Stop by the beautiful and private patio for a cheese plate and some wine.
209 locals recommend
Hotel San Jose Lounge
1316 S Congress AveStop by the beautiful and private patio for a cheese plate and some wine.
Everything Else
The cupcake vendor in a silver airstream that helped start the food trailer craze in Austin. Always delicious!
84 locals recommend
Hey Cupcake!
4209 Airport BoulevardThe cupcake vendor in a silver airstream that helped start the food trailer craze in Austin. Always delicious!
Essentials
Pick up some organic groceries, wine, or sandwiches at this little local shop.
87 locals recommend
FARM TO MARKET GROCERY
1718 S Congress AvePick up some organic groceries, wine, or sandwiches at this little local shop.