Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Quickie Pickie
2027 E Cesar Chavez StTony's Jamaican Food
1124 E 11th StSecret food spot.
Fast Folks Cyclery
Bike shop cafe
Justine's
4710 E 5th StFrench fancy and elegant
Live music
Fancy cocktails, fancy scene
Casa de Luz Village
1701 Toomey RdHippy yoga place. Very peaceful. Good food.
Thai Fresh
909 W Mary StThe best food!
Boggy Creek Farm
3414 Lyons RdLocal urban farm stand open Wednesday thru Saturday.
Famous BBQ. Wait in line for 2 hours and come very early with a chair.
919 locals recommend
Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th StFamous BBQ. Wait in line for 2 hours and come very early with a chair.
Baton Creole
5500 South Congress AvenueOnly two blocks away. Backyard of Shangri-la bar. AMAZING FOOD!
Wasota African Cuisine
1112 East 11th StreetFood truck. Awesome food!
Thai Kruefha
1106 E 11th StGreat food truck!
Beto's Restaurants
3518 E 7th StCheap and good! Get the Ceviche tostadas!
BEST breakfast tacos
Open early until they run out around noon!
Only a few blocks away. Walking distance!
40 locals recommend
Marcelino's
901 Tillery StBEST breakfast tacos
Open early until they run out around noon!
Only a few blocks away. Walking distance!
Bennu Coffee
2001 E Martin Luther King Jr BlvdOpen 24hours Old school couch atmosphere Great place to work
The BEST tacos in Austin Open 24hrs! Get the "taco formally known as Prince" FREE taco with every song on the uke or guiter!
141 locals recommend
Tyson's Tacos
4905 Airport BlvdThe BEST tacos in Austin Open 24hrs! Get the "taco formally known as Prince" FREE taco with every song on the uke or guiter!
Grizzelda's
105 Tillery StFancy Mexican
Local secret spot Walkable distance! Best and cheapest latte' in town!
83 locals recommend
Flitch Coffee
641 Tillery StLocal secret spot Walkable distance! Best and cheapest latte' in town!
Sa-Tén
916 Springdale RdInternet cafe with good food next to many art galleries
Amazing vegan food. A great place to eat even for non-vegans! The BEST deserts of anywhere.
139 locals recommend
Counter Culture
2908 E Cesar Chavez StAmazing vegan food. A great place to eat even for non-vegans! The BEST deserts of anywhere.
Stubb's Bar-B-Q
801 Red River StBBQ
The BEST smoothie joint in America! Seriously. Try the daily special or the Soul Boulder if you are feeling fancy.
519 locals recommend
JuiceLand
1625 Barton Springs RdThe BEST smoothie joint in America! Seriously. Try the daily special or the Soul Boulder if you are feeling fancy.
JuiceLand
1625 Barton Springs RdThe original Juiceland!
Amazing craft icecream cold fried and curled on the spot!
Also coconut icecream!
Prepare for a long wait.
7 locals recommend
Holla Mode
1800 Barton Springs RdAmazing craft icecream cold fried and curled on the spot!
Also coconut icecream!
Prepare for a long wait.
Terry Black's Barbecue
1003 Barton Springs RdCaspian Grill
12518 Research BlvdAmazing Iranian food
Amazing Thai food in a food court with lots of other great food trucks
46 locals recommend
DEE DEE - Northern Thai Street Food
4204 Menchaca RdAmazing Thai food in a food court with lots of other great food trucks
Saperlipopette! (French Crêpes)
75 Rainey StAmazing food in a food court with lots of other great food trucks
888 Pan Asian Restaurant
2400 E Oltorf StDrinks & Nightlife
The North Door
501 Brushy StBest Events
Cheer Up Charlies
900 Red River StGreat Young Vibe - Queer Bar but fun for everyone
Kenny Dorham's Backyard - Diverse Arts
1106 E 11th StViolet Crown Social Club
1111 E 6th StThe Volstead Lounge
1500 E 6th StWhip in
1950 S I-35 Frontage RdFair Market
1100 E 5th StBarbarella
611 Red River StSwan Dive
615 Red River StEntertainment & Activities
Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas
320 E 6th St Down town location. Small old theater.
Esther's Follies
525 E 6th StComedy variety show
Brand New! The BEST most comfortable movie theater you'll ever see! Eat before you go to avoid spending too much on their delicious menu. Large variety of craft beers while you recline in their sofa chairs! BUY TICKETS AHEAD OF TIME ONLINE
220 locals recommend
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Mueller
1911 Aldrich StBrand New! The BEST most comfortable movie theater you'll ever see! Eat before you go to avoid spending too much on their delicious menu. Large variety of craft beers while you recline in their sofa chairs! BUY TICKETS AHEAD OF TIME ONLINE
Austin Paddle Shack
600 E Riverside DrRent a kayak or paddle boat and get out on the water!
Austin Bouldering Project
979 Springdale RdBeer as well!
Parks & Nature
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrBarton Creek Greenbelt Trailhead
Barton Creek Greenbelt TrailTrails for walking, running, biking and setting off on a rented kayak all along the water!
8 locals recommend
Festival Beach Boat Ramp
Festival Beach RoadTrails for walking, running, biking and setting off on a rented kayak all along the water!
East Boggy Creek Greenbelt
5609 Stuart CirGreat biking trail.
Ladybird Lake & Bike Trail
2 Robert T Martinez Jr StWalnut Creek Trail
Walnut Creek TrailAwesome nature!
Govalle Neighborhood Park
5200 Bolm RdHamilton Pool Preserve
24300 Hamilton Pool RdA natural wonder
Arts & Culture
French Legation Museum
Canopy Austin
916 Springdale RdDozens of art galleries. Events.
The Vortex
2307 Manor RdAustin Tinkering School
1507 Airport BlvdMaker spot close by!
The Long Center for the Performing Arts
701 W Riverside DrAll the biggest theatrical shows in town
Shopping
H-E-B
5808 Burnet Rd Not the nicest grocery store but cheapest.
The first Whole Foods! And still the best. Come midday for all the food tasting.
1332 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar Blvd The first Whole Foods! And still the best. Come midday for all the food tasting.
Amazing place! An iconic old school Austin store with everything WEIRD!
87 locals recommend
Lucy in Disguise with Diamonds
1506 S Congress AveAmazing place! An iconic old school Austin store with everything WEIRD!
Getting Around
Hertz
709 E 10th StAustin B-cycle Station
1400 Nash Hernandez Senior RdRent a bike for one hour or a day!