Bryan & Sophia’s guidebook
Activity
Spring fed, 68 degree water year round. We like going in the mornings before the crowds. $7/person for non-residents.
2454 locals recommend
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrSpring fed, 68 degree water year round. We like going in the mornings before the crowds. $7/person for non-residents.
Great hiking and mountain biking trail. Fun to swim in if the creek has water. Starts in Southeast corner of Zilker park but there are other entrances.
235 locals recommend
Barton Creek Greenbelt Trailhead
Barton Creek Greenbelt TrailGreat hiking and mountain biking trail. Fun to swim in if the creek has water. Starts in Southeast corner of Zilker park but there are other entrances.
You can walk/run/bike a loop from 2 to 11 miles. It’s easy to get on the trail from Barton Springs Road which is about .5 mile walk from our house.
257 locals recommend
Ann And Roy Butler Hike And Bike Trail
You can walk/run/bike a loop from 2 to 11 miles. It’s easy to get on the trail from Barton Springs Road which is about .5 mile walk from our house.
Best view of Austin. It can get crowded on weekend so go early or weekdays. Nighttime is beautiful.
1082 locals recommend
Mount Bonnell
Best view of Austin. It can get crowded on weekend so go early or weekdays. Nighttime is beautiful.
Bull Creek Greenbelt Upper
6958 Old Spicewood Springs RdGreat hikes and swimming holes (seasonal).
Rowing Dock
2418 Stratford DrRent paddleboards and kayaks on the prettiest part of the lake.
Food scene
Best sushi in town, need a month's notice for reservations so we sometimes try to go early happy hour which starts at 4 pm. The sushi bar is first come first serve, so we’ve often found it’s easy to get in this way! Soto is a good sushi backup if you don’t get into Uchi and much easier to get a reservation.
688 locals recommend
Uchi
801 S Lamar BlvdBest sushi in town, need a month's notice for reservations so we sometimes try to go early happy hour which starts at 4 pm. The sushi bar is first come first serve, so we’ve often found it’s easy to get in this way! Soto is a good sushi backup if you don’t get into Uchi and much easier to get a reservation.
Soto South Lamar
1100 S Lamar BlvdGood sushi backup
Coat & Thai
1720 Barton Springs RdOur favorite Thai food!
Mandala Kitchen & Bar
1100 South Lamar BoulevardGreath Vietnamese & Thai
Via 313 Pizza
10106 W 6th StExcellent deep dish pizza, best in town
Giovannis Pizza Stand
2900 S Lamar BlvdDelicious & cheap pizza
Best breakfast tacos in town, cool spot to hang at Radio Coffee & Bar
314 locals recommend
Veracruz All Natural Food Truck
2505 Webberville RoadBest breakfast tacos in town, cool spot to hang at Radio Coffee & Bar
Our favorite Mexican with a fun atmosphere. Watch out for those frozen margs!
277 locals recommend
Polvo's Mexican Restaurant
2004 South 1st StreetOur favorite Mexican with a fun atmosphere. Watch out for those frozen margs!
Great new American fare. Hard to get a reservation so try going early or for lunch.
374 locals recommend
Odd Duck
1201 S Lamar BlvdGreat new American fare. Hard to get a reservation so try going early or for lunch.
Moonlight Bakery
2300 S Lamar BlvdOur favorite bakery, close and affordable
Carpenters Hall
400 Josephine StGreat brunch spot and under the radar.
Elizabeth Street Cafe
1501 S 1st StCute French Vietnamese restaurant with a nice patio
Bouldin Creek Cafe
1900 S 1st StBest known vegetarian/vegan spot in town.
Tasty Asian inspired BBQ. A real gem! It was started by the chefs at Uchi and Franklin BBQ. You won’t find another restaurant like this one and they have lots of parking and a great patio.
276 locals recommend
Loro
2115 S Lamar BlvdTasty Asian inspired BBQ. A real gem! It was started by the chefs at Uchi and Franklin BBQ. You won’t find another restaurant like this one and they have lots of parking and a great patio.
Chi'Lantro
1509 S Lamar BlvdAsian-inspired fast-casual. Quick, cheap, healthy, tasty.
East Side King
2310 S Lamar BlvdAnother Asian-inspired fast casual.
The Clay Pit
1601 Guadalupe StOur favorite Indian spot.
Great breakfast tacos - try the papas, beans, and cheese. (and if you are craving a breakfast taco within walking distance, Thom’s market sells Taco Deli tacos in the morning but get there around 8:30 am or 9 am because they run out!)
203 locals recommend
Tacodeli
1500 Spyglass DrGreat breakfast tacos - try the papas, beans, and cheese. (and if you are craving a breakfast taco within walking distance, Thom’s market sells Taco Deli tacos in the morning but get there around 8:30 am or 9 am because they run out!)
Excellent but requires ordering in advance - don’t leave without a chocolate chip cookie!
20 locals recommend
ThoroughBread
1709 Bluebonnet LnExcellent but requires ordering in advance - don’t leave without a chocolate chip cookie!
North Italia
11506 Century Oaks TerraceHip downtown Italian spot and great people watching.
Neighborhoods
The heartbeat of old Austin. Funky shops, tatoo parlors, and cafes.
20 locals recommend
South 1st Street
South 1st StreetThe heartbeat of old Austin. Funky shops, tatoo parlors, and cafes.
South Congress
Old dunky shopping street with some new Austin vibes too.
Markets
Thom's Market
1418 Barton Springs RdPricey but walking distance small market
Bluebonnet Food Mart
1701 Bluebonnet LnLocal bodega, good prices!
Bars & Breweries
Hotel San Jose Lounge
1316 S Congress AveCool vibe and bar.
Gibson Street Bar
1109 S Lamar BlvdNeighborhood bar.
South Congress Hotel
1603 S Congress AveSwank bar.
Lazarus Brewing Co.
1902 E 6th StBest Tortas and great beers.
Coffee & Tea
Caffe Medici
1101 W Lynn StClose by.
Merit Coffee
1105 S Lamar BlvdClose by.
Grocery
Sprouts Farmers Market
4006 S Lamar BlvdWe do the majority of our shopping here.
the flagship store is just a few miles away and it’s a fun spot to check out!
1332 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar Blvdthe flagship store is just a few miles away and it’s a fun spot to check out!