Drinks & Nightlife
Justine's
4710 E 5th Strestaurant written up by NY Times and 5 minutes from the house. :)
Hops & Grain Brewing
507 Calles StLocal beer!
Austin Eastciders Offices
4007 Commercial Center DrVery Austin yummy cider!
The Lost Well
2421 Webberville RdBiker bar
St Roch's Bar
515 Pedernales StBiker bar
Gourmands
2316 Webberville RdVery Austin and delicious huge sandwiches!
Stop in for a glass of wine as you're heading to downtown. :)
22 locals recommend
Uncorked Tasting Room and Wine Bar
900 E 7th StStop in for a glass of wine as you're heading to downtown. :)
Haymaker
2310 Manor RdSportsbar with younger audience. Futbol played here!
Rio Rita
1203 Chicon StAn original
Skylark Lounge
2039 Airport BlvdIt's a dive but they have great music and it's 5 min drive.
Contigo
2027 Anchor LnFamily friendly with outdoor seating and craft beers
It's got a cool vibe, two food trucks available (bbq and vegan food), and plenty of seating indoors and out. Live music and good coffee
246 locals recommend
The Buzz Mill
1505 Town Creek DrIt's got a cool vibe, two food trucks available (bbq and vegan food), and plenty of seating indoors and out. Live music and good coffee
During the day, the brewery’s large garage-style doors are up, beckoning sunshine and passersby into the small, laid-back taproom where currently two beers are on draft, a Honey Saison and an ESB.
159 locals recommend
Zilker Brewing Company
1701 E 6th StDuring the day, the brewery’s large garage-style doors are up, beckoning sunshine and passersby into the small, laid-back taproom where currently two beers are on draft, a Honey Saison and an ESB.
Everything Else
Train into downtown and throughout Ausitn. Lots of food trucks, restaurants and bars around it.
53 locals recommend
Plaza Saltillo Station
Train into downtown and throughout Ausitn. Lots of food trucks, restaurants and bars around it.
Also leads to entrance of Souther Walnut Creek hike and bike trail.
24 locals recommend
Govalle Neighborhood Park
5200 Bolm RdAlso leads to entrance of Souther Walnut Creek hike and bike trail.
Built in the shell of an old church, 12th Street Sound is a high-end recording studio located near downtown Austin. The church’s new interior was designed by internationally-known studio architect
12th Street Sound
2205 E 12th StBuilt in the shell of an old church, 12th Street Sound is a high-end recording studio located near downtown Austin. The church’s new interior was designed by internationally-known studio architect
Food Scene
Jacoby's Restaurant & Mercantile
3235 E Cesar Chavez StYum! Great for meat eaters*
Sawyer & Co
4827 E Cesar Chavez StLove their back yard and good eats!
Interesting spin on American food. Right next to Hops N Grains brewery.
37 locals recommend
Mettle - East Austin Bistro
507 Calles StreetInteresting spin on American food. Right next to Hops N Grains brewery.
Very interesting Japanese coffee and munchies option in an art complex. 5 min by car.
112 locals recommend
Sa-Tén
916 Springdale RdVery interesting Japanese coffee and munchies option in an art complex. 5 min by car.
Cenote
1010 E Cesar Chavez StGreat coffee bar with delicious food*
Veracruz All Natural Food Truck
2505 Webberville RoadExcellent fresh juice and migas!
Friends & Neighbors feels like a home away from home and acts as a one-stop shop of well curated products for all your shopping, eating and drinking.
45 locals recommend
Friends & Neighbors
2614 East Cesar Chavez StreetFriends & Neighbors feels like a home away from home and acts as a one-stop shop of well curated products for all your shopping, eating and drinking.
Counter Culture
2908 E Cesar Chavez StVegan/Vegetarian
Started as a supper club in Austin and they launched a restaurant last year. Meat experts--
263 locals recommend
Dai Due
2406 Manor RdStarted as a supper club in Austin and they launched a restaurant last year. Meat experts--
This is actually a TEA shop (wasn't an option on the drop down menu of this map).
31 locals recommend
Zhi Tea
1023 Springdale RdThis is actually a TEA shop (wasn't an option on the drop down menu of this map).
Saigon Le Vendeur
2601 E 7th StVietnamese food truck that is delicious!
Tamale House East
1707 E 6th StBest migas and great space to sit at...MY FAVORITE!
Easy five star review. Everything was DELICIOUS, they even can make green beans taste amazing.
50 locals recommend
The Hightower
1209 E 7th StEasy five star review. Everything was DELICIOUS, they even can make green beans taste amazing.
The best thing about Blue Dahlia: the ambiance. The place has a typical Austin vibe -- casual, quirky, charming, a little weird. Definitely worth it if you're visiting from out of town."
351 locals recommend
Blue Dahlia Bistro
1115 E 11th StThe best thing about Blue Dahlia: the ambiance. The place has a typical Austin vibe -- casual, quirky, charming, a little weird. Definitely worth it if you're visiting from out of town."
Ah Sing Den
1100 E 6th StOne of my favorites with $5 specialty cocktails on happy hour.
East Side Pies
1401 Rosewood AveYummy pizza and oh yes, they deliver :)
Buenos Aires Café
1201 E 6th StDelicious Argentinian Food
Eastside Café
2113 Manor RdVery delicious Very fresh food with a garden in the back :)
4 stars because the restaurant was very uniquely decorated, the food was awesome, and prices were reasonable but the service can be not great.
354 locals recommend
Hillside Farmacy
1209 E 11th St4 stars because the restaurant was very uniquely decorated, the food was awesome, and prices were reasonable but the service can be not great.
This E. Austin butcher shop is hip, fresh, and very cool. You can buy anything from steaks to burger patties to dog treats (smoked pig ears & ham bones) at the counter. However, if you have some time,
151 locals recommend
Salt & Time
1912 E 7th StThis E. Austin butcher shop is hip, fresh, and very cool. You can buy anything from steaks to burger patties to dog treats (smoked pig ears & ham bones) at the counter. However, if you have some time,
Delicious Indian food!! Their samosas are amazing. Manager is super awesome and attentive. They also have a great happy hour! Definitely check it out if you're looking for good food and atmosphere!
35 locals recommend
Nasha
1614 E 7th StDelicious Indian food!! Their samosas are amazing. Manager is super awesome and attentive. They also have a great happy hour! Definitely check it out if you're looking for good food and atmosphere!
Bon Appetit Declares Franklin Best BBQ Joint in USA
Texas Monthly Ranks Franklin BBQ #1 in Texas
919 locals recommend
Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th StBon Appetit Declares Franklin Best BBQ Joint in USA
Texas Monthly Ranks Franklin BBQ #1 in Texas
Juan in a Million was featured on Man vs. Food several years ago.
The Don Juan taco holds a special place in my heart and stomach. It consists of a generous heaping of potatoes, eggs, cheese, bacon
281 locals recommend
Juan in a Million
2300 E Cesar Chavez StJuan in a Million was featured on Man vs. Food several years ago.
The Don Juan taco holds a special place in my heart and stomach. It consists of a generous heaping of potatoes, eggs, cheese, bacon
La Barbecue
2401 E Cesar Chavez StYelp's top rated food truck in Texas!
Asian Fusion food truck that all rave about! Have a look at the reviews on Yelp*
291 locals recommend
The Liberty
1618 East 6th StreetAsian Fusion food truck that all rave about! Have a look at the reviews on Yelp*
Essentials
East 1st Grocery
1811 E Cesar Chavez StOne of the best beer selections in Austin!
H-E-B
5808 Burnet RdDecent selection but I prefer Mueller Super HEB.
H-E-B
5808 Burnet RdGreat selection!
Arlan's Market 10
Basic grocery store-
in.gredients
Fresh organic groceries inside with local beers. Pull up a chair
Sightseeing
Excellent for science nerds so it is so refreshing to see a gallery devoted to sharing various aspects of it with the public. The space is SO cute, very clean and well-organized.
Art.Science.Gallery.
916 Springdale RoadExcellent for science nerds so it is so refreshing to see a gallery devoted to sharing various aspects of it with the public. The space is SO cute, very clean and well-organized.
One of the bigger art spaces during the East Austin Open Studio Weekend - this place was completely amazing.. full of friendly and creative artists eager to talk about and share their passions.
84 locals recommend
Canopy Austin
916 Springdale RdOne of the bigger art spaces during the East Austin Open Studio Weekend - this place was completely amazing.. full of friendly and creative artists eager to talk about and share their passions.
You can walk around the corner to this trail! The spot on the map is just some of it. The trail is a 10 foot wide concrete trail with 2 foot shoulders on either side. It’s 7.3 miles in length.
10 locals recommend
Walnut Creek Hike and Bike Trail
Walnut Creek Hike and Bike TrailYou can walk around the corner to this trail! The spot on the map is just some of it. The trail is a 10 foot wide concrete trail with 2 foot shoulders on either side. It’s 7.3 miles in length.
Revival Cycles Workshop
5305 Bolm RdUnbelievable collection of vintage cycles. Right around the corner--
Tillery Street Plant Co.
801 Tillery StAwesome collection of plants and succulents**
One of the original live music venues. Feels like you're sitting in your living room :)
21 locals recommend
Cactus Cafe
2247 Guadalupe StOne of the original live music venues. Feels like you're sitting in your living room :)
South Shore District
1333 Shore District DrTown Lake trail great for walking
Emo's Austin
2015 E Riverside DrHistoric live music venue
Unbelievably cool springs to get out of hot summers!
2454 locals recommend
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrUnbelievably cool springs to get out of hot summers!
Barton Creek Greenbelt Trailhead
Barton Creek Greenbelt TrailCampbell's Hole is a popular swimming hole :)
Arts & Culture
Ground Floor Theatre
979 Springdale RdTheatre!
Strange Brew
I like this place for out of the ordinary talent.
A must do for those that come into town. Follies with recent happenings. :)
153 locals recommend
Esther's Follies
525 E 6th StA must do for those that come into town. Follies with recent happenings. :)
The Off Center
2211 E HidalgoInteresting live theater
Pump Project Gallery
Amazing work and gathering place for EAST austin art walk.
ACL Live
310 W Willie Nelson BlvdThe one and only!
F1 Race Track
Circuit Of The Americas
Circuit of The Americas
9201 Circuit of the Americas BlvdBring It On!
Shopping
Great place to get gifts and an interesting pure Texan place to look around--
11 locals recommend
Callahan's General Store
501 S Hwy 183Great place to get gifts and an interesting pure Texan place to look around--
Bud's Motorcycle Shop
13200 FM812Great mechanics and parts