Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Figure 8 Coffee Purveyors
1111 Chicon StBeautiful space with delicious coffee and pastries!
Nubian Queen Lola's
Southern comfort with SOUL!
Taco-Mex
2944 East 12th StreetFantastic breakfast tacos, some of the best in town!
Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th StDo I even need to explain? BEST BBQ IN TOWN.
Cute little French bistro - great outdoor patio, fresh gourmet food, outstanding happy hour.
351 residents recomanen
Blue Dahlia Bistro
1115 E 11th StCute little French bistro - great outdoor patio, fresh gourmet food, outstanding happy hour.
My go-to spot for tacos on Sunday morning. Try their coffee with a shot of horchata (milk + cinnamon) or a cheap but strong frozen mimosa.
302 residents recomanen
El Chilito
2219 Manor RdMy go-to spot for tacos on Sunday morning. Try their coffee with a shot of horchata (milk + cinnamon) or a cheap but strong frozen mimosa.
Sagra
1050 East 11th StreetItalian food - go for 1/2 priced pizzas during happy hour!
Takoba
1411 E 7th StYummy Mexican food, great patio, killer happy hour.
Via 313 Pizza
10106 W 6th StOne of the best places to get pizza in Austin.
Sawyer & Co
4827 E Cesar Chavez StNew to Austin this is my favorite place for brunch.
Kebabalicious
1311 E 7th StNeed a quick bite to eat? The wraps here are out of this world.
Cute hipster restaurant with locally sourced ingredients - great atmosphere. Everything is of the best quality.
354 residents recomanen
Hillside Farmacy
1209 E 11th StCute hipster restaurant with locally sourced ingredients - great atmosphere. Everything is of the best quality.
Everything Else
Haymaker
2310 Manor RdGreat for beer and watching the game.
Need a facial, wax, polish or massage? This is a cute spa in an even cuter neighborhood.
Esty Skin Studio
1006 Waller StNeed a facial, wax, polish or massage? This is a cute spa in an even cuter neighborhood.
Great for walking, biking and lounging under an oak tree. In the summer months there's a pool that's open to the public.
12 residents recomanen
Rosewood Neighborhood Park
2300 Rosewood AveGreat for walking, biking and lounging under an oak tree. In the summer months there's a pool that's open to the public.
Need to stretch it out while you're in town? This is a donation based yoga studio and it is beautiful with quality instructors.
61 residents recomanen
Practice Yoga Austin
1103 E 6th StNeed to stretch it out while you're in town? This is a donation based yoga studio and it is beautiful with quality instructors.
Walgreens
4501 Guadalupe StClosest drug store.
It's the closest grocery store (I prefer HEB) but limited selection - you will find an outstanding beer and wine selection here. They also have a great deli and delicious coffee.
352 residents recomanen
Quickie Pickie
2027 E Cesar Chavez StIt's the closest grocery store (I prefer HEB) but limited selection - you will find an outstanding beer and wine selection here. They also have a great deli and delicious coffee.
Drinks & Nightlife
Awesome dive with the coolest bar top in town. It was moved from the original Driskill Hotel's bar from the late 1800s.
45 residents recomanen
Longbranch Inn
1133 East 11th StreetAwesome dive with the coolest bar top in town. It was moved from the original Driskill Hotel's bar from the late 1800s.
The White Horse
500 Comal StHipster honky tonk bar.
HOTEL VEGAS
1502 E 6th StGreat for live music. Dive bar with cheap drinks.
Ah Sing Den
1100 E 6th StRomantic date night spot. Locally sourced food. Live music.
Cheap dive bar but the real draw is the East Side King trailer (Paul Qui) located in the back.
291 residents recomanen
The Liberty
1618 East 6th StreetCheap dive bar but the real draw is the East Side King trailer (Paul Qui) located in the back.
Shopping
take heart
1211 E 11th StCute boutique, perfect for gifts
Essentials
Our favorite grocery store - this complex also has a Twin Liquors, Xian Sushi + Noodle and the famous Torchy's Tacos!
1667 residents recomanen
H-E-B
5808 Burnet RdOur favorite grocery store - this complex also has a Twin Liquors, Xian Sushi + Noodle and the famous Torchy's Tacos!
Sightseeing
Our favorite place in Austin - Buddhist monks bless the water each year and it is truly a spiritual experience. Great for kids. There's also a ton of trails to explore.
2454 residents recomanen
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrOur favorite place in Austin - Buddhist monks bless the water each year and it is truly a spiritual experience. Great for kids. There's also a ton of trails to explore.