Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Thunderbird Coffee
2200 Manor RdSalty Sow
1917 Manor RdSway
1417 S 1st StCherrywood Coffeehouse
1400 E 38th 1/2 StDai Due
2406 Manor RdMust try their burgers on Tuesday nights!
Jacoby's Restaurant & Mercantile
3235 E Cesar Chavez StSugar Mama's Bakeshop
1905 S 1st StDelicious french-polynesian cafe. They also offer baked goods.
426 locals recommend
Elizabeth Street Cafe
1501 S 1st StDelicious french-polynesian cafe. They also offer baked goods.
Torchy's Tacos
2809 S 1st St An Austin original
Matt's El Rancho
2613 S Lamar BlvdMust try the Bob Armstrong dip.
Vaquero Taquero
4301 Duval StDelicious Mexican street tacos!
Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th StSells out everyday so be sure to get there extra early!
Home Slice Pizza
1415 S Congress AveVia 313 Pizza - Rainey Street
96 Rainey StFantastic Detroit style pizza.
It's a little further South Austin but the drive is definitely worth it! Be sure to get there early as this place tends to sell out.
146 locals recommend
Valentina's Tex Mex BBQ
308 Menchaca RdIt's a little further South Austin but the drive is definitely worth it! Be sure to get there early as this place tends to sell out.
Curra's Grill
614 E Oltorf StDelicious Tex-Mex, must try the avocado margarita!
Austin is all about tacos. Try the Migas taco or their vegetarian taco. This is a food trailer located outside Radio Coffee Bar which has the occasional live band.
314 locals recommend
Veracruz All Natural Food Truck
2505 Webberville RoadAustin is all about tacos. Try the Migas taco or their vegetarian taco. This is a food trailer located outside Radio Coffee Bar which has the occasional live band.
For the more health conscious eater; they have paleo diet friendly options.
105 locals recommend
Picnik
4801 Burnet RdFor the more health conscious eater; they have paleo diet friendly options.
Nice a health conscious cafe in downtown Austin. Great for lunch during the week or brunch on the weekends!
9 locals recommend
Forthright
35 Brazos StNice a health conscious cafe in downtown Austin. Great for lunch during the week or brunch on the weekends!
Noble Sandwich Co.
4805 Burnet RdGreat for lunch.
An Austin favorite! Their pastrami sandwich can't be missed!
133 locals recommend
Little Deli & Pizzeria
7101 Woodrow AveAn Austin favorite! Their pastrami sandwich can't be missed!
For when the Texas heat gets to be too much or just because you want a scoop of ice cream.
397 locals recommend
Amys Ice Creams
1301 S Congress AveFor when the Texas heat gets to be too much or just because you want a scoop of ice cream.
Juan in a Million
2300 E Cesar Chavez StAn Austin classic.
Cow Tipping Creamery
4715 S Lamar BlvdDelicious soft-serve creations to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Get your alcohol and sweet tooth fix in one spot! Serves up boozy ice cream creations.
30 locals recommend
Prohibition Creamery
1407 E 7th StGet your alcohol and sweet tooth fix in one spot! Serves up boozy ice cream creations.
Launderette
2115 Holly StDrinks & Nightlife
The Continental Gallery
1313 S Congress AveGreat nightlife here. They also offer dance lessons on certain days of the week.
672 locals recommend
The White Horse
500 Comal StGreat nightlife here. They also offer dance lessons on certain days of the week.
Broken Spoke
3201 S Lamar BlvdAn Austin original. This should be on everyone's list!
Skylark Lounge
2039 Airport BlvdGreat spot for some funky, soulful live music!
C-Boys Heart and Soul
2008 S Congress AveThis is one of the best bars to go out for a night of dancing. Most nights have themes. Thursday night's Grits N Gravy is one of my personal favorites!
153 locals recommend
Barbarella
611 Red River StThis is one of the best bars to go out for a night of dancing. Most nights have themes. Thursday night's Grits N Gravy is one of my personal favorites!
The Driskill
217 Congress AveHalf Step
75 1/2 Rainey StIt recently topped Esquire Magazine's Best Bars in America
The Hole In the Wall
2538 Guadalupe StParks & Nature
Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs RdCome on in, the water's fine! Perfect for Texas in the summer time. This naturally fed spring stays 65 degrees year round!
2454 locals recommend
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrCome on in, the water's fine! Perfect for Texas in the summer time. This naturally fed spring stays 65 degrees year round!
Arts & Culture
HOPE Outdoor Gallery
741 Dalton LaneGraffiti Park at Castle Hill
1008 Baylor StThe Blanton Museum of Art
200 East Martin Luther King Junior BoulevardGet a taste of Texas history while you're here!
593 locals recommend
Bullock Texas State History Museum
1800 Congress AveGet a taste of Texas history while you're here!
Entertainment & Activities
Austin Aquarium
13530 US-183