Guidebook for Austin
Drinks & Nightlife
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207 E 53rd StClassic cocktails and amazing snacks.
Workhorse Bar
100 N Loop Blvd EBest burger and fried pickles in town + local drafts.
If you're a tourist you're probably not welcome here- so don't be too obvious.
47 residents recomanen
Barflys Austin
5420 Airport BlvdIf you're a tourist you're probably not welcome here- so don't be too obvious.
Spacious neighborhood bar with a fresh pasta food truck.
145 residents recomanen
The Butterfly Bar Austin
2307 Manor RdSpacious neighborhood bar with a fresh pasta food truck.
Huge pool hall and punk club. If you're not local, act like you are.
14 residents recomanen
The Grand-Social Club and Billiards Room
Huge pool hall and punk club. If you're not local, act like you are.
Stylish bar on the East side- good drinks and flamingo wallpaper.
153 residents recomanen
Kitty Cohen's
2211 Webberville RdStylish bar on the East side- good drinks and flamingo wallpaper.
Parks & Nature
St. Edwards Park
7301 Spicewood Springs RdBeautiful.
Food Scene
Launderette
2115 Holly StBest brunch in town.
Best sushi in town, and we're lucky enough to be in walking distance! From their wonderful lunch specials to unique and authentic dinner menu this is an Austin staple that is quiet enough to relax and enjoy.
197 residents recomanen
Komé
5301 Airport BlvdBest sushi in town, and we're lucky enough to be in walking distance! From their wonderful lunch specials to unique and authentic dinner menu this is an Austin staple that is quiet enough to relax and enjoy.
Flightpath Coffeehouse
5011 Duval StThe chill place to get coffee and work.
An Austin gem. The best mediterranean food, BYOB, and belly dancing every night. Huge patio area. Get the Mezza Plate.
37 residents recomanen
Phara's
111 N Loop BlvdAn Austin gem. The best mediterranean food, BYOB, and belly dancing every night. Huge patio area. Get the Mezza Plate.
If you've never been to Juiceland, you MUST go to Juiceland. It's the best!
519 residents recomanen
JuiceLand
1625 Barton Springs RdIf you've never been to Juiceland, you MUST go to Juiceland. It's the best!
Very Austin-esque taco stand right down the street. The Mahi Mahi, Pork Belly, and Crispy duck are the best. A little busy on weekends, but worth it.
141 residents recomanen
Tyson's Tacos
4905 Airport BlvdVery Austin-esque taco stand right down the street. The Mahi Mahi, Pork Belly, and Crispy duck are the best. A little busy on weekends, but worth it.
BEST. COOKIES. EVER. Great sandwiches and coffee as well.
197 residents recomanen
Quack's 43rd Street Bakery
411 E 43rd StBEST. COOKIES. EVER. Great sandwiches and coffee as well.
Bun Belly
6929 Airport BlvdCool atmosphere and amazing food.
The best of Austin's pizza scene- ingredients are sourced from local farms. They deliver! Get a side of ranch.
321 residents recomanen
East Side Pies
1401 Rosewood AveThe best of Austin's pizza scene- ingredients are sourced from local farms. They deliver! Get a side of ranch.
Want a taste of the talent in the Austin food scene? This is a perfect starting point nearby.
135 residents recomanen
Foreign & Domestic
306 E 53rd StWant a taste of the talent in the Austin food scene? This is a perfect starting point nearby.
Owned by the well known group behind Parkside, Backspace, and Olive & June, Bullfight is an addition to a super talented group of people who truly care about good food. Make a reservation.
32 residents recomanen
BULLFIGHT
4807 Airport BoulevardOwned by the well known group behind Parkside, Backspace, and Olive & June, Bullfight is an addition to a super talented group of people who truly care about good food. Make a reservation.
Mother's Cafe
Well known and long loved destination for vegetarian fare.
The middleman of quality (literally) seafood in Austin. It all starts here. Get the best deal on seafood here in a neighborhood dive environment.
65 residents recomanen
Quality Seafood Market
5621 Airport BlvdThe middleman of quality (literally) seafood in Austin. It all starts here. Get the best deal on seafood here in a neighborhood dive environment.
The Parlor
4301 W Guadalupe StBest pizza/bar situation in town.
Every Sunday! Get there as early as you can. Tons of goods and food trucks.
167 residents recomanen
Mueller Farmers' Market
2006 Philomena StEvery Sunday! Get there as early as you can. Tons of goods and food trucks.
You'll see Antonelli's cheese on menus all over town- or you can come here and see the entire selection! Cheese = love.
91 residents recomanen
Antonelli's Cheese Shop
4220 Duval StYou'll see Antonelli's cheese on menus all over town- or you can come here and see the entire selection! Cheese = love.
For when you just want a good, reliable, Texas breakfast. Get there early to beat the line.
59 residents recomanen
The Omelettry
4631 Airport BlvdFor when you just want a good, reliable, Texas breakfast. Get there early to beat the line.
For, truly, the best breakfast and coffee there is in town. A beloved local business you should stop by and explore the area as well.
44 residents recomanen
Pacha Organic Cafe
2915 Burnet RdFor, truly, the best breakfast and coffee there is in town. A beloved local business you should stop by and explore the area as well.
Fun and spacious brunch spot in a nice neighborhood with consistently good food and cheap mimosas. Dogs are welcome.
250 residents recomanen
Cherrywood Coffeehouse
1400 E 38th 1/2 StFun and spacious brunch spot in a nice neighborhood with consistently good food and cheap mimosas. Dogs are welcome.
Stiles Switch BBQ
6610 N Lamar BlvdSeriously underrated Austin barbecue without the line.
ThunderCloud Subs
2308 Lake Austin BlvdBest sub in town, and there's a drive through!
Whataburger
601 Barton Springs RdSometimes you just have to go to Whataburger.
Essentials
Live like a true Austinite and have your ailments treated by the experts at Peoples Pharmacy.
37 residents recomanen
Peoples Rx
4018 N Lamar BlvdLive like a true Austinite and have your ailments treated by the experts at Peoples Pharmacy.
The Grand Barbershop
If you want to drink whiskey and get a clean shave, this is the place.
A naturally focused but affordable CoOp grocery store in a fun area!
337 residents recomanen
Wheatsville Food Co-Op
3101 Guadalupe StA naturally focused but affordable CoOp grocery store in a fun area!
Black Swan Yoga
403 Orchard StA fun donation based yoga spot if you want a little work out.
Practice Yoga Austin
1103 E 6th StA more zen yoga spot in a fun area.
Hyde Park Market
4429 Duval StMore than just a convenience store. Check it out.
Arts & Culture
If you consider yourself a movie fan, do yourself a favor and stop into I Luv Video. You absolutely will not regret it.
19 residents recomanen
I Luv Video
4803 Airport BlvdIf you consider yourself a movie fan, do yourself a favor and stop into I Luv Video. You absolutely will not regret it.
Quaint and welcoming comedy theater right down the street. BYOB. Shows every night!
29 residents recomanen
ColdTowne Theater
1700 East 2nd StreetQuaint and welcoming comedy theater right down the street. BYOB. Shows every night!
Gallery Black Lagoon
4301 Guadalupe StreetShopping
Best and most reasonably priced vintage in town. There are also other shops within walking distance.
71 residents recomanen
Room Service Vintage
117 N Loop Blvd EBest and most reasonably priced vintage in town. There are also other shops within walking distance.
Blue Elephant Boutique
4001 N Lamar BlvdCute boutique with locally made brands and gifts.
Huge gem and rock market- open all the time and so worth a visit.
10 residents recomanen
Nature's Treasures of Texas
4103 N Interstate Hwy 35Huge gem and rock market- open all the time and so worth a visit.