Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
One block from the most popular eastside eatery. If theres a wait, their beautiful waiting area has full bar service, or simply put your name down and wait at the house.
397 locals recommend
Launderette
2115 Holly StOne block from the most popular eastside eatery. If theres a wait, their beautiful waiting area has full bar service, or simply put your name down and wait at the house.
Last Straw
1914 E 6th StCounter Cafe
1914 E 6th StGreat breakfast spot/diner
The oldest restaurant in town. If you're looking for migas, this is the place. Cisco's has been an iconic part of Austin's History. Located in East Austin, this is THE place for great Mexican food! You may be startled at the site of things when you walk in, but walk to the back and turn the corner to enter the main dining area. There probably aren't two chairs alike, and the rest of the decor hasn't changed in decades. Part of why its so great. Get the migas with fajita, and make sure they bring plenty of biscuits and coffee.
90 locals recommend
Cisco's Restaurant
1511 E 6th StThe oldest restaurant in town. If you're looking for migas, this is the place. Cisco's has been an iconic part of Austin's History. Located in East Austin, this is THE place for great Mexican food! You may be startled at the site of things when you walk in, but walk to the back and turn the corner to enter the main dining area. There probably aren't two chairs alike, and the rest of the decor hasn't changed in decades. Part of why its so great. Get the migas with fajita, and make sure they bring plenty of biscuits and coffee.
Jacoby's Restaurant & Mercantile
3235 E Cesar Chavez St
Kemuri Tatsu-Ya
2713 E 2nd StJust do it
Grizzelda's
105 Tillery Stfantastic brunch buffet and well executed weekend aesthetic
Perla's
1400 S Congress AveGüero's Taco Bar
1412 S Congress AveHopdoddy Burger Bar
1400 S Congress AveGreat burgers
Vespaio
1610 S Congress AveBest italian in town. Sit at the bar
Veracruz All Natural Food Truck
2505 Webberville RoadTacos!!
Hillside Farmacy
1209 E 11th StBreakfast or Brunch
Drinks & Nightlife
The coolest new hang in Austin. Great place to grab coffee and a bite to crank out some work during the day, or come by night for one of the most energized bar hangs in town. This place thought of everything, good food, great drinks, and impeccable design throughout. One of the sexiest hangs in town
73 locals recommend
The Cafe at Native Hostels
807 E 4th StThe coolest new hang in Austin. Great place to grab coffee and a bite to crank out some work during the day, or come by night for one of the most energized bar hangs in town. This place thought of everything, good food, great drinks, and impeccable design throughout. One of the sexiest hangs in town
Old houses converted to bars, one of Austins best known night scenes. Probably 12 bars on 2 to 3 blocks
793 locals recommend
Rainey Street
Rainey StreetOld houses converted to bars, one of Austins best known night scenes. Probably 12 bars on 2 to 3 blocks
Stay Gold
1910 E Cesar Chavez StCool little dive with live music every night
HOTEL VEGAS
1502 E 6th StOne of many great bars down the east stretch of 6th street
Historic Scoot Inn
1308 E 4th StSouth Congress Hotel
1603 S Congress Avetwo great restaurants, bars, shops, etc
Sightseeing
Walk straight south 2 blocks from the house to access Austin's famous hike and bike trail.
71 locals recommend
Lady Bird Lake Boardwalk
Lady Bird Lake BoardwalkWalk straight south 2 blocks from the house to access Austin's famous hike and bike trail.
Shopping
Quickie Pickie
2027 E Cesar Chavez StBeer, wine, snacks, and even bbq.
Bread Basket Holly
1514 Holly StNeighborhood convenience store.
Entertainment & Activities
What a space! Indoor bouldering. if you haven't been, you must. Find your inner child at one of the nations swankiest bouldering facilities.
160 locals recommend
Austin Bouldering Project
979 Springdale RdWhat a space! Indoor bouldering. if you haven't been, you must. Find your inner child at one of the nations swankiest bouldering facilities.
Deep Eddy Municipal Pool
401 Deep Eddy AveOnce you go to a drafthouse, all other theaters will be dead to you.
770 locals recommend
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar
1120 S Lamar BlvdOnce you go to a drafthouse, all other theaters will be dead to you.
Austin Paddle Shack
600 E Riverside Drpaddle board town lake
Parks & Nature
Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs RdBarton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton Dr