Guidebook for Austin
Essentials
H-E-B
5808 Burnet RdGreat BBQ at the cafe. Everything you need from groceries to pharmacy.
Walgreens
4501 Guadalupe St24 Hour Pharmacy
Entertainment & Activities
Eat & drink while you catch a movie in this brand new theater.
220 residents recomanen
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Mueller
1911 Aldrich StEat & drink while you catch a movie in this brand new theater.
Gorgeous new bouldering facility that has newbie classes, gym and great people watching.
160 residents recomanen
Austin Bouldering Project
979 Springdale RdGorgeous new bouldering facility that has newbie classes, gym and great people watching.
Dharma Yoga
3317 Manor RdHomey yoga studio for all levels.
One of Austin's best yoga studios! Reserve a spot online before you go.
61 residents recomanen
Practice Yoga Austin
1103 E 6th StOne of Austin's best yoga studios! Reserve a spot online before you go.
Shopping
Room Service Vintage
117 N Loop Blvd EGreat vintage house finds!
Locally-owned nursery with a huge selection of succulents, houseplants and pots. They will pot things for you for $5! These make great unique gifts.
31 residents recomanen
East Austin Succulents
801 Tillery StLocally-owned nursery with a huge selection of succulents, houseplants and pots. They will pot things for you for $5! These make great unique gifts.
Drinks & Nightlife
B.D. Riley's Irish Pub at Mueller
1905 Aldrich StOur local bar with a great outdoor patio.
Skylark Lounge
2039 Airport BlvdLive music dive bar playing soul & funk.
Brewery that also has some yummy sandwiches and breakfast tacos if you get there early enough! Free wifi.
31 residents recomanen
WhichCraft Beer Store
1900 Simond AveBrewery that also has some yummy sandwiches and breakfast tacos if you get there early enough! Free wifi.
Great collection of local and craft beer, cocktails. An unpretentious neighborhood spot.
153 residents recomanen
School House Pub
2207 Manor RdGreat collection of local and craft beer, cocktails. An unpretentious neighborhood spot.
Food Scene
Amazing empanadas, wine and takes reservations - a great date spot.
143 residents recomanen
Buenos Aires Café
1201 E 6th StAmazing empanadas, wine and takes reservations - a great date spot.
House Pizzeria
The Arrabbiata is delicious!
Unit-D Pizzeria
2406 Manor RdFancy pizza with a fun interior or a casual group dinner.
The best soup in town. Very easy to pick up for a light, healthy dinner. They also have great sandwiches and smoothies.
133 residents recomanen
Soup Peddler Real Food & Juice Bar
501 W Mary StThe best soup in town. Very easy to pick up for a light, healthy dinner. They also have great sandwiches and smoothies.
Quintessentially Austin juice spot + a record store. They have great daily specials and vintage arcade games inside.
519 residents recomanen
JuiceLand
1625 Barton Springs RdQuintessentially Austin juice spot + a record store. They have great daily specials and vintage arcade games inside.
A hole-in-the-wall with amazing homemade tortillas. Try the street taco - sooooo good.
46 residents recomanen
Taco Joint
2809 San Jacinto BlvdA hole-in-the-wall with amazing homemade tortillas. Try the street taco - sooooo good.
BULLFIGHT
4807 Airport BoulevardTrendy tapas restaurant, great service and drink list.
Contigo
2027 Anchor LnGreat outdoor patio, drinks and family-friendly if you go early.
Xian Sushi and Noodle
1801 E 51st StNeighborhood noodle shop
L'Oca d'Oro
1900 Simond AveDelicious neighborhood restaurant
Great coffee and a full menu including brunch. Live music on the weekends and kid and dog friendly.
250 residents recomanen
Cherrywood Coffeehouse
1400 E 38th 1/2 StGreat coffee and a full menu including brunch. Live music on the weekends and kid and dog friendly.
Bun Belly
6929 Airport BlvdCasual Asian Fusion with good service.
Cajun inspired diner with a great brunch and mid-century modern design.
140 residents recomanen
Sawyer & Co
4827 E Cesar Chavez StCajun inspired diner with a great brunch and mid-century modern design.
Yummy and little-known coffee shop with yummy asian food. Quiet - a great place to chill with your laptop.
112 residents recomanen
Sa-Tén
916 Springdale RdYummy and little-known coffee shop with yummy asian food. Quiet - a great place to chill with your laptop.
The quintessential Austin Tex-Mex restaurant. Margaritas, enchiladas, fajitas, chile relleno, and family / group friendly.
304 residents recomanen
Matt's El Rancho
2613 S Lamar BlvdThe quintessential Austin Tex-Mex restaurant. Margaritas, enchiladas, fajitas, chile relleno, and family / group friendly.
Every Sunday from 10-2! Lots of food, live music, coffee. A great place to find local food gifts, too.
167 residents recomanen
Mueller Farmers' Market
2006 Philomena StEvery Sunday from 10-2! Lots of food, live music, coffee. A great place to find local food gifts, too.
Great date spot! Yummy cocktails, attentive service, fun ambiance and takes reservations.
64 residents recomanen
Olive & June
3411 Glenview AveGreat date spot! Yummy cocktails, attentive service, fun ambiance and takes reservations.
Torchy's Tacos
2809 S 1st StTry the Wrangler.
Sightseeing
Gorgeous views of town lake. Get ready to climb a lot of stairs and take photos at the top!
1082 residents recomanen
Mount Bonnell
Gorgeous views of town lake. Get ready to climb a lot of stairs and take photos at the top!
Check out the capitol and then picnic on the lawn or stroll down Congress for lunch.
1119 residents recomanen
Texas Senate
1200 Congress AveCheck out the capitol and then picnic on the lawn or stroll down Congress for lunch.
Parks & Nature
Hiking trails, a farmer's market on Sundays, multiple food and coffee options, a playground and picnic tables. Perfect way to spend a nice day.
220 residents recomanen
Parc del llac Mueller
4550 Mueller BlvdHiking trails, a farmer's market on Sundays, multiple food and coffee options, a playground and picnic tables. Perfect way to spend a nice day.