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Brittanie And Brock
Guidebook for Austin

Food Scene

Love their Brisket bento box with burnt tips! Ribs are yummy and sashimi is oh-so-delicious! We also love the tiki drinks and cold saké. If you make a reservation and it's summer time, make sure to tell them in the comments that you want indoor AC seating!
151 residents recomanen
Kemuri Tatsu-Ya
2713 E 2nd St
151 residents recomanen
Love their Brisket bento box with burnt tips! Ribs are yummy and sashimi is oh-so-delicious! We also love the tiki drinks and cold saké. If you make a reservation and it's summer time, make sure to tell them in the comments that you want indoor AC seating!
Must-do before leaving town! Usually there is a line out the door so it’s normal to wait half an hour (and very much worth it!) The Austin Chronicle nominated them for best bathroom in 2022.
421 residents recomanen
La Barbecue
2401 E Cesar Chavez St
421 residents recomanen
Must-do before leaving town! Usually there is a line out the door so it’s normal to wait half an hour (and very much worth it!) The Austin Chronicle nominated them for best bathroom in 2022.
Love the vibes, steak frites, and creme brûlée! Also, can't go wrong with the pork chop. All very shareable. Their kitchen is open until 11pm so skip the Whataburger fast food and head there instead.
522 residents recomanen
Justine's
4710 E 5th St
522 residents recomanen
Love the vibes, steak frites, and creme brûlée! Also, can't go wrong with the pork chop. All very shareable. Their kitchen is open until 11pm so skip the Whataburger fast food and head there instead.
Perfect for date night. Try their whole fish and Brussels sprouts!
397 residents recomanen
Launderette
2115 Holly St
397 residents recomanen
Perfect for date night. Try their whole fish and Brussels sprouts!
All of the tacos are yummy, shareable plates. Try the watermelon margarita and tacos al pastor.
198 residents recomanen
Licha's Cantina
1306 E 6th St
198 residents recomanen
All of the tacos are yummy, shareable plates. Try the watermelon margarita and tacos al pastor.
Usually there for brunch. Always a good experience.
197 residents recomanen
Jacoby's Restaurant & Mercantile
3235 E Cesar Chavez St
197 residents recomanen
Usually there for brunch. Always a good experience.
Great for sunsets overlooking the Colorado River.
29 residents recomanen
Tillery Kitchen and Bar
3201 E Cesar Chavez St
29 residents recomanen
Great for sunsets overlooking the Colorado River.
You can feed 3 people with their Don Juan breakfast tacos.
281 residents recomanen
Juan in a Million
2300 E Cesar Chavez St
281 residents recomanen
You can feed 3 people with their Don Juan breakfast tacos.
Dee Dee food truck is at Radio Coffee off Manchaca. Great spot for live music and eating outdoors. Order ahead online and try the Pad Ka Prow and mango sticky rice!
46 residents recomanen
DEE DEE - Northern Thai Street Food
4204 Menchaca Rd
46 residents recomanen
Dee Dee food truck is at Radio Coffee off Manchaca. Great spot for live music and eating outdoors. Order ahead online and try the Pad Ka Prow and mango sticky rice!
Go for the people watching and stay for the egg sandwich and freshest French press you’ve ever had...
354 residents recomanen
Hillside Farmacy
1209 E 11th St
354 residents recomanen
Go for the people watching and stay for the egg sandwich and freshest French press you’ve ever had...
Everything is incredible! Always try the specials.
70 residents recomanen
Old Thousand
1000 E 11th St
70 residents recomanen
Everything is incredible! Always try the specials.
Steaks, red wine and great service.
143 residents recomanen
Buenos Aires Café
1201 E 6th St
143 residents recomanen
Steaks, red wine and great service.
There is always a crowd so get a reservation or show up by 8:30am!
132 residents recomanen
Paperboy
1203 E 11th St
132 residents recomanen
There is always a crowd so get a reservation or show up by 8:30am!
Great for breakfast tacos!
12 residents recomanen
Tacos Guerrero
96 N Pleasant Valley Rd
12 residents recomanen
Great for breakfast tacos!
71 residents recomanen
Grizzelda's
105 Tillery St
71 residents recomanen
Best Indian food in Austin.
6 residents recomanen
Mumtaz Market by G Raj Mahal
1816 S 1st St
6 residents recomanen
Best Indian food in Austin.
The Soul Builder is my go-to. After a workout or walk around the lake, order off the menu and get the Triple Triple.
519 residents recomanen
JuiceLand
1625 Barton Springs Rd
519 residents recomanen
The Soul Builder is my go-to. After a workout or walk around the lake, order off the menu and get the Triple Triple.
379 residents recomanen
Cenote
1010 E Cesar Chavez St
379 residents recomanen
160 residents recomanen
Cuvee Coffee Bar
2000 E 6th St
160 residents recomanen
This place is always bumping during brunch on the weekends.
46 residents recomanen
Gabrielas Downtown
900 E 7th St
46 residents recomanen
This place is always bumping during brunch on the weekends.
Coffee, drinks, food, and picnic tables. Order any of their fresh baked goods and don’t leave without a loaf of Easy Tiger bread.
358 residents recomanen
Easy Tiger
1501 E 7th St
358 residents recomanen
Coffee, drinks, food, and picnic tables. Order any of their fresh baked goods and don’t leave without a loaf of Easy Tiger bread.
Go for happy hour and get the margaritas.
151 residents recomanen
Fried and True Food Truck
1308 E 6th St
151 residents recomanen
Go for happy hour and get the margaritas.
68 residents recomanen
Veracruz All Natural
111 East Cesar Chavez Street
68 residents recomanen
Get the Mango Hill desert!
12 residents recomanen
Hay Elotes
2214 E 7th St
12 residents recomanen
Get the Mango Hill desert!
Amazingly healthy and yummy veggie bowls. Super excited they moved to the neighborhood!
Rogue Radish
2501 East 5th Street
Amazingly healthy and yummy veggie bowls. Super excited they moved to the neighborhood!
Love their ambience and the shrimp and avocado spring rolls. Don’t leave without a box of macaroons.
426 residents recomanen
Elizabeth Street Cafe
1501 S 1st St
426 residents recomanen
Love their ambience and the shrimp and avocado spring rolls. Don’t leave without a box of macaroons.
Get the ranch water!
60 residents recomanen
Ranch 616
616 Nueces St
60 residents recomanen
Get the ranch water!
Best Tom Kha in the world. If you’re into spice, the jungle curry is amazing too. Cool it off with the seafood pad Thai. All of their dishes are knock outs.
349 residents recomanen
Sway
1417 S 1st St
349 residents recomanen
Best Tom Kha in the world. If you’re into spice, the jungle curry is amazing too. Cool it off with the seafood pad Thai. All of their dishes are knock outs.
Shrimp and fish fajitas and a pitcher of margaritas!
277 residents recomanen
Polvo's Mexican Restaurant
2004 South 1st Street
277 residents recomanen
Shrimp and fish fajitas and a pitcher of margaritas!
Queso, caldo and skinny margaritas. Ask to sit on the outside patio for the best people watching in Austin.
398 residents recomanen
Güero's Taco Bar
1412 S Congress Ave
398 residents recomanen
Queso, caldo and skinny margaritas. Ask to sit on the outside patio for the best people watching in Austin.
Smoked chicken wings and pickle ball, plus a playground for the kiddos
43 residents recomanen
Bouldin Acres
2027 S Lamar Blvd
43 residents recomanen
Smoked chicken wings and pickle ball, plus a playground for the kiddos
Great for groups and lunch - very lively on the weekends!
276 residents recomanen
Loro
2115 S Lamar Blvd
276 residents recomanen
Great for groups and lunch - very lively on the weekends!
Always happy ending up here on a Friday for happy hour. Pup-friendly, kid-friendly and their menu has something for everyone, too. Grab some Yucatán fries and a fresh cocktail or get dinner and order the shrimp plate and some sake.
100 residents recomanen
Kinda Tropical
3501 E 7th St
100 residents recomanen
Always happy ending up here on a Friday for happy hour. Pup-friendly, kid-friendly and their menu has something for everyone, too. Grab some Yucatán fries and a fresh cocktail or get dinner and order the shrimp plate and some sake.
Fruity drinks and an outdoor patio on East 7th
55 residents recomanen
Casa Colombia
2409 E 7th St
55 residents recomanen
Fruity drinks and an outdoor patio on East 7th
Bahn mi sandwiches are huge and delicious
64 residents recomanen
Pho Please
1920 E Riverside Dr
64 residents recomanen
Bahn mi sandwiches are huge and delicious
Coolest spot for a food truck serving Italian favorites. Always go for the the Diavolo with mushrooms and honey. Yum!
182 residents recomanen
Patrizi's
2307 Manor Rd
182 residents recomanen
Coolest spot for a food truck serving Italian favorites. Always go for the the Diavolo with mushrooms and honey. Yum!
I crave their Canadian tuxedo sandwich with hush puppies.
111 residents recomanen
Austin Daily Press
1900 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
111 residents recomanen
I crave their Canadian tuxedo sandwich with hush puppies.
27 residents recomanen
Revival Coffee
1405 E 7th St
27 residents recomanen
They pair their beer with their food truck's Thai fried chicken and it's phenomenal.
159 residents recomanen
Zilker Brewing Company
1701 E 6th St
159 residents recomanen
They pair their beer with their food truck's Thai fried chicken and it's phenomenal.
All of the grilled skewers are delicious! Reservations are recommended but if you don’t get them ahead of time, there are tons of cool bars to check out while you wait for your table (like Ah Sing Den and Shangri-La).
46 residents recomanen
Fukumoto Sushi & Yakitori Izakaya
514 Medina St
46 residents recomanen
All of the grilled skewers are delicious! Reservations are recommended but if you don’t get them ahead of time, there are tons of cool bars to check out while you wait for your table (like Ah Sing Den and Shangri-La).
120 residents recomanen
Café No Sé
1603 S Congress Ave
120 residents recomanen
Get a photo with Austin's famous green wall and share it with someone to say, "I love you so much." And pick up an iced Belgian Bomber while you're there.
495 residents recomanen
Jo's Coffee
1300 S Congress Ave
495 residents recomanen
Get a photo with Austin's famous green wall and share it with someone to say, "I love you so much." And pick up an iced Belgian Bomber while you're there.
Pastries and coffee or late night snacks.
151 residents recomanen
June's
1722 S Congress Ave
151 residents recomanen
Pastries and coffee or late night snacks.
20 residents recomanen
Summer House on Music Lane
1101 Music Ln
20 residents recomanen
Date night or a quick bite. Go for happy hour.
41 residents recomanen
Neighborhood Sushi
1716 S Congress Ave
41 residents recomanen
Date night or a quick bite. Go for happy hour.
Hawaiian fajitas, chicken pipeline enchiladas, and queso compesto with steak! Go for happy hour on their patio overlooking Lake Austin. Happy hour ends promptly at 5:35 so get there early and stay for the sunsets. Local tip: if it’s a busy night, skip the waitlist and snag a bar table on the back pier. It serves the whole menu and you get the best views!
269 residents recomanen
Hula Hut
3825 Lake Austin Blvd
269 residents recomanen
Hawaiian fajitas, chicken pipeline enchiladas, and queso compesto with steak! Go for happy hour on their patio overlooking Lake Austin. Happy hour ends promptly at 5:35 so get there early and stay for the sunsets. Local tip: if it’s a busy night, skip the waitlist and snag a bar table on the back pier. It serves the whole menu and you get the best views!
There are several locations but this is the original and the one I grew up going to. Best chipotle sauce in the word. I get it on everything, especially the chicken fajitas.
92 residents recomanen
Maudie's Cafe
2608 W 7th St
92 residents recomanen
There are several locations but this is the original and the one I grew up going to. Best chipotle sauce in the word. I get it on everything, especially the chicken fajitas.
While this coffee shop has new owners and they removed our favorite cup of Joe from their menu (RIP Bourbon Latte), it is still a great space for working amongst locals and chatting with friendly baristas.
Pershing East
While this coffee shop has new owners and they removed our favorite cup of Joe from their menu (RIP Bourbon Latte), it is still a great space for working amongst locals and chatting with friendly baristas.
After you grab the morning essentials, walk around and check out the studios that are open with art on display. You'll find even more art at the corner park a block north along Springdale.
112 residents recomanen
Sa-Tén
916 Springdale Rd
112 residents recomanen
After you grab the morning essentials, walk around and check out the studios that are open with art on display. You'll find even more art at the corner park a block north along Springdale.

Arts & Culture

Cool space for local artists to sell their latest work and there is a nice coffee shop inside.
84 residents recomanen
Canopy Austin
916 Springdale Rd
84 residents recomanen
Cool space for local artists to sell their latest work and there is a nice coffee shop inside.
Your kids will love this place! Great for rainy days in Austin.
272 residents recomanen
Thinkery
1830 Simond Ave
272 residents recomanen
Your kids will love this place! Great for rainy days in Austin.
Tacos and amazing coffee - get there early because they sell out!
81 residents recomanen
SFC Farmers' Market Downtown
422 Guadalupe St
81 residents recomanen
Tacos and amazing coffee - get there early because they sell out!
Every Sunday from 11-2. Try the oversized chocolate chip cookies and fresh squeezed strawberry lemonade.
167 residents recomanen
Mueller Farmers' Market
2006 Philomena St
167 residents recomanen
Every Sunday from 11-2. Try the oversized chocolate chip cookies and fresh squeezed strawberry lemonade.
Farm stand on Wednesdays
Hausbar Urban Farm and Guesthaus
3300 Govalle Ave
Farm stand on Wednesdays
Grab some fresh produce, but don't forget to say hi to the chickens! 🐓 And pickup a cute shirt in support of local business.
48 residents recomanen
Boggy Creek Farm
3414 Lyons Rd
48 residents recomanen
Grab some fresh produce, but don't forget to say hi to the chickens! 🐓 And pickup a cute shirt in support of local business.
If you're into salsa, this place is world-renowned for their dance competitions. 💃
16 residents recomanen
Esquina Tango
209 Pedernales St
16 residents recomanen
If you're into salsa, this place is world-renowned for their dance competitions. 💃

Drinks & Nightlife

Frozé and a pool to dip your toes in on a hot summer day!
153 residents recomanen
Kitty Cohen's
2211 Webberville Rd
153 residents recomanen
Frozé and a pool to dip your toes in on a hot summer day!
Wanna dance? This place has 2-stepping on most nights and the locals aren’t afraid to ask you for a spin around the dance floor. Usually has a $5 cover.
672 residents recomanen
The White Horse
500 Comal St
672 residents recomanen
Wanna dance? This place has 2-stepping on most nights and the locals aren’t afraid to ask you for a spin around the dance floor. Usually has a $5 cover.
On the weekends, their Mezcal tasting room is open and usually has a brilliant guitarist (pre-Covid).
561 residents recomanen
Whisler's
1816 E 6th St
561 residents recomanen
On the weekends, their Mezcal tasting room is open and usually has a brilliant guitarist (pre-Covid).
One of the coolest hidden gems in Austin, this bar needs an online reservation with a secret passcode to get in. The drinks are phenomenal and made at your table.
107 residents recomanen
Midnight Cowboy Modeling
313 E 6th St
107 residents recomanen
One of the coolest hidden gems in Austin, this bar needs an online reservation with a secret passcode to get in. The drinks are phenomenal and made at your table.
Jump on a scooter and head down to Alta’s for their wine selection, snack boards and patio with views of the rowing docks.
40 residents recomanen
Alta's Cafe
74 Trinity Street
40 residents recomanen
Jump on a scooter and head down to Alta’s for their wine selection, snack boards and patio with views of the rowing docks.
193 residents recomanen
HOTEL VEGAS
1502 E 6th St
193 residents recomanen
Check out their lineup from their website. Known for smaller country and rock bands touring through Austin. It's our favorite venue on the East side.
99 residents recomanen
Historic Scoot Inn
1308 E 4th St
99 residents recomanen
Check out their lineup from their website. Known for smaller country and rock bands touring through Austin. It's our favorite venue on the East side.
Have you heard of Sour Beer? Definitely a must-try for craft beer lovers.
127 residents recomanen
Blue Owl Brewing
2400 E Cesar Chavez St
127 residents recomanen
Have you heard of Sour Beer? Definitely a must-try for craft beer lovers.
Go for their yard games and stay for the sweet potato fries, chicken wings and breakfast sammies!
118 residents recomanen
Lustre Pearl East
114 Linden St
118 residents recomanen
Go for their yard games and stay for the sweet potato fries, chicken wings and breakfast sammies!
Comedy on Thursdays
112 residents recomanen
Hops & Grain Brewing
507 Calles St
112 residents recomanen
Comedy on Thursdays
24-hour coffee and drinks, comedy on Wednesdays
246 residents recomanen
The Buzz Mill
1505 Town Creek Dr
246 residents recomanen
24-hour coffee and drinks, comedy on Wednesdays
Awesome atmosphere, live music and family friendly!
138 residents recomanen
Central Machine Works
4824 E Cesar Chavez St
138 residents recomanen
Awesome atmosphere, live music and family friendly!
73 residents recomanen
The Cafe at Native Hostels
807 E 4th St
73 residents recomanen
Back patio bar with string lights strewn between crepe myrtles. Very chill vibes.
244 residents recomanen
Yellow Jacket Social Club
1704 E 5th St
244 residents recomanen
Back patio bar with string lights strewn between crepe myrtles. Very chill vibes.
Cowboys and 2-steppin’ lessons
478 residents recomanen
Broken Spoke
3201 S Lamar Blvd
478 residents recomanen
Cowboys and 2-steppin’ lessons
Great for groups and kids! Lots of treehouses, playgrounds, and picnic tables. The beer is tasty and they even have a mini-soccer field.
53 residents recomanen
Meanwhile Brewing Company
3901 Promontory Point Dr
53 residents recomanen
Great for groups and kids! Lots of treehouses, playgrounds, and picnic tables. The beer is tasty and they even have a mini-soccer field.
Family-friendly fun - just let the kids out and play!
28 residents recomanen
Frontyard Brewing
4514 Bob Wire Rd
28 residents recomanen
Family-friendly fun - just let the kids out and play!
Playgrounds for kids and drinks for adults.
43 residents recomanen
Fitzhugh Brewing
15435 Fitzhugh Rd
43 residents recomanen
Playgrounds for kids and drinks for adults.
Christmas year round
93 residents recomanen
Lala's Little Nugget
2207 Justin Ln
93 residents recomanen
Christmas year round
Get reservations. This place is a must do.
288 residents recomanen
Ah Sing Den
1100 E 6th St
288 residents recomanen
Get reservations. This place is a must do.
Locals playing music you can dance to in a cabaret-style bar.
133 residents recomanen
Donn's Depot
1600 W 5th St
133 residents recomanen
Locals playing music you can dance to in a cabaret-style bar.
Perfect spot for a hang sesh on a Sunday afternoon. The gardens are phenomenal.
Cosmic Saltillo
Perfect spot for a hang sesh on a Sunday afternoon. The gardens are phenomenal.

Parks & Nature

Nearby watering hole where the locals go to cool off. Bring a small cooler and enjoy being off the beaten path. Watch out for changing water levels.
40 residents recomanen
Secret Beach
40 residents recomanen
Nearby watering hole where the locals go to cool off. Bring a small cooler and enjoy being off the beaten path. Watch out for changing water levels.
Favorite entrances are Hill of Life, Campbell's Hole off Spyglass and Twin Falls under the 360/mopac overpass.
531 residents recomanen
Barton Creek Greenbelt
3755 South Capital of Texas Highway
531 residents recomanen
Favorite entrances are Hill of Life, Campbell's Hole off Spyglass and Twin Falls under the 360/mopac overpass.
A watering hole that usually has locals playing guitar on the weekends and a cave with an epic view of the Greenbelt.
21 residents recomanen
Campbell's Hole
21 residents recomanen
A watering hole that usually has locals playing guitar on the weekends and a cave with an epic view of the Greenbelt.
Our absolute favorite place to access the Greenbelt and jump in the water.
19 residents recomanen
Hill Of Life
1710 Camp Craft Rd
19 residents recomanen
Our absolute favorite place to access the Greenbelt and jump in the water.
Two watering holes, Twin Falls and Sculpture Falls, are accessible from this entrance to the Greenbelt.
66 residents recomanen
Twin Falls
3918 S MoPac Expy
66 residents recomanen
Two watering holes, Twin Falls and Sculpture Falls, are accessible from this entrance to the Greenbelt.
City of Austin enclosed the loop around Townlake and now visitors can enjoy both sides of the water with uninterrupted trails, boardwalks and beautiful bridges.
7 residents recomanen
Austin Boardwalk
Boardwalk
7 residents recomanen
City of Austin enclosed the loop around Townlake and now visitors can enjoy both sides of the water with uninterrupted trails, boardwalks and beautiful bridges.
Splash pad for the kiddos and lots of shade. There’s a really cool, oversized hammock made of rope that the kids love to jump on.
100 residents recomanen
Parc del Districte de Pease
1100 Kingsbury St
100 residents recomanen
Splash pad for the kiddos and lots of shade. There’s a really cool, oversized hammock made of rope that the kids love to jump on.
Amazing playground and splash pad. Awesome place to let the kids burn off energy while you swing on one of the the shaded benches.
13 residents recomanen
Alliance Children's Garden
1000 Barton Springs Rd
13 residents recomanen
Amazing playground and splash pad. Awesome place to let the kids burn off energy while you swing on one of the the shaded benches.
Closest spot to grab a paddle-board and spend the day on the lake.
33 residents recomanen
EpicSUP
2200 S Lakeshore Blvd
33 residents recomanen
Closest spot to grab a paddle-board and spend the day on the lake.
Local favorite playground with access to the free part of Barton Springs. Follow the train tracks to Zilker park and snap a pic with the Austin skyline.
7 residents recomanen
Zilker Metropolitan Park Playscape Shelter
7 residents recomanen
Local favorite playground with access to the free part of Barton Springs. Follow the train tracks to Zilker park and snap a pic with the Austin skyline.

Everything Else

Best massage in town.
Austin Halal
1606 E 6th St
Best massage in town.

Essentials

1667 residents recomanen
H-E-B
5808 Burnet Rd
1667 residents recomanen
30 residents recomanen
East 1st Grocery
1811 E Cesar Chavez St
30 residents recomanen
141 residents recomanen
Royal Blue Grocery
609 Congress Ave
141 residents recomanen
8 residents recomanen
Zeke's Liquor
1711 E Cesar Chavez St
8 residents recomanen
352 residents recomanen
Quickie Pickie
2027 E Cesar Chavez St
352 residents recomanen
1332 residents recomanen
Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar Blvd
1332 residents recomanen
99 residents recomanen
Target
2300 W Ben White Blvd
99 residents recomanen

Shopping

Adorable staff and hand-crafted goods. Everything is on my wish-list.
Fail Jewelry
828 E Cesar Chavez St
Adorable staff and hand-crafted goods. Everything is on my wish-list.
East side is a great spot to shop for old school threads. Pick up a vintage clothing store map and take the tour!
39 residents recomanen
Charm School Vintage
1111 E 11th St
39 residents recomanen
East side is a great spot to shop for old school threads. Pick up a vintage clothing store map and take the tour!
Vintage finds, local artists and private labels.
26 residents recomanen
Feather's Boutique
1700 B South Congress Ave
26 residents recomanen
Vintage finds, local artists and private labels.
11 residents recomanen
Prototype Vintage Design
1700 S Congress Ave
11 residents recomanen