Austin's Guidebook
Food scene
I love bagels and this spot gets their bagels right! They close a little early so be sure to check their hours
88 locals recommend
Rockstar Bagels
1900 Rosewood AveI love bagels and this spot gets their bagels right! They close a little early so be sure to check their hours
Only 4 minutes drive, this food park has the best tacos I've had in Austin (Cuantos Tacos). You can't go wrong with the pizza truck either!
Arbor Food Park
1108 E 12th StOnly 4 minutes drive, this food park has the best tacos I've had in Austin (Cuantos Tacos). You can't go wrong with the pizza truck either!
Taquero Mucho
Great happy hours here, food is decent. Go for the fun pink vibes.
1618 Asian Fusion
1618 E Riverside DrTasty spot for Asian fusion!
Shawarma Halal
Food trucks are everywhere in ATX so explore them all!
NYT best restaurant, be prepared for a long wait. It’s very close to the house so go right at opening for better chances of getting in.
Birdie's
NYT best restaurant, be prepared for a long wait. It’s very close to the house so go right at opening for better chances of getting in.
Fil N' Viet
3 minute walking distance food truck to get good sandwiches and Vietnamese coffee
5-minute drive to get an easy bite to go or sit there at the picnic tables
111 locals recommend
Austin Daily Press
1900 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd5-minute drive to get an easy bite to go or sit there at the picnic tables
Neighborhoods
Boggy Creek Greenbelt Trail
Boggy Creek Greenbelt TrailGreat walking/running trail nearby
Sixth Street Historic District
South Congress
Great area to go shopping and grab some pizza
North of Austin (15-20 mins), there is a nice modern area with bars and restaurants to enjoy
126 locals recommend
Domain NORTHSIDE
11821 Rock Rose AveNorth of Austin (15-20 mins), there is a nice modern area with bars and restaurants to enjoy
Bars & Alcohol
Retro watering hole with craft cocktails & a laid-back attitude plus coney dog food truck.
97 locals recommend
Nickel City
1133 E 11th StRetro watering hole with craft cocktails & a laid-back attitude plus coney dog food truck.
Whisler's
1816 E 6th StReally cool bar with premium cocktails and Mezcal bar.
Firehouse Lounge
605 Brazos StChill speak-easy lounge attached to a hostel right in downtown.
Mala Vida
Latin bar on the east side of downtown. Monthly LGBTQ+ nights.
LGBTQ+ bar with cool LED floor, featured in “20 somethings in Austin” TV show
24 locals recommend
Rain
217 W 4th StLGBTQ+ bar with cool LED floor, featured in “20 somethings in Austin” TV show
Sightseeing
It’s about a 40 minute drive, but many tourists like to go for the beautiful sunsets. I recommend eating before you go and have a beer there
97 locals recommend
Oasis Texas Brewing Company
6650 Comanche TrailIt’s about a 40 minute drive, but many tourists like to go for the beautiful sunsets. I recommend eating before you go and have a beer there
Beautiful spot to take your IG selfies. It’s about a 20 minute drive, and a short 3-5 minute walk to the viewpoint(s).
1082 locals recommend
Mount Bonnell
Beautiful spot to take your IG selfies. It’s about a 20 minute drive, and a short 3-5 minute walk to the viewpoint(s).
This fun spot has rotating exhibits, they have a bar as well to enjoy a cocktail while you view/interact with the art.
22 locals recommend
Wonderspaces Austin
1205 Sheldon CoveThis fun spot has rotating exhibits, they have a bar as well to enjoy a cocktail while you view/interact with the art.
Usually from mid-March to early-November at sunset you can see millions of bats leave from underneath the Congress Avenue bridge (aka Bat Bridge)
286 locals recommend
Congress Avenue Bridge
Congress AvenueUsually from mid-March to early-November at sunset you can see millions of bats leave from underneath the Congress Avenue bridge (aka Bat Bridge)
Coffee Shops
Here are some of my favorite coffee shops
Houndstooth Coffee
4200 N Lamar BlvdWalkable coffee shop nearby
This woman owned business has great coffee and breakfast tacos in the morning
19 locals recommend
Dear Diary Coffeehouse
1212 Chicon StThis woman owned business has great coffee and breakfast tacos in the morning
Get your espresso martini at this great combo coffee shop/bar
34 locals recommend
Codependent Cocktails + Coffee
301 West AveGet your espresso martini at this great combo coffee shop/bar
Traveler advice
Don't miss
Bat bridge
Go to Congress Avenue and see the infamous bat bridge (be sure to look up the bats activity prior to going).
Getting around
Cars are a necessity in TX
The best way to get around in TX is by car. You can take an Uber, and there is also a light rail that’s walkable from my home. There are also bird and lime scooters scattered throughout the city that you can drive.