Food Scene
This is a fabulous Texas gastropub with a tree growing right through the middle of the restaurant. It's very representative of the East side Austin hipster vibe. The food is phenomenal.
381 locals recommend
Salty Sow
1917 Manor RdThis is a fabulous Texas gastropub with a tree growing right through the middle of the restaurant. It's very representative of the East side Austin hipster vibe. The food is phenomenal.
This is a great local coffee shop that also serves tasty lunch and dinner and sometimes has live bands outside on the patio. It's about a 5 minute walk from our place.
250 locals recommend
Cherrywood Coffeehouse
1400 E 38th 1/2 StThis is a great local coffee shop that also serves tasty lunch and dinner and sometimes has live bands outside on the patio. It's about a 5 minute walk from our place.
Takoba
1411 E 7th StFabulous interior Mexican food!
Mi Madre's Restaurant
2201 Manor RdYummy breakfast tacos.
Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th StRated the best barbecue in America by Bon Appetit magazine!
Hands down, the best lunch tacos in Austin. Get there before they close at 3 pm!
247 locals recommend
Tacodeli
4200 N Lamar BlvdHands down, the best lunch tacos in Austin. Get there before they close at 3 pm!
East Side Pies
1401 Rosewood AveFantastic local pizza place that delivers.
4508 N I- 35 Service Rd
Fast. Fresh. SO GOOD. Ask for the secret menu.
Spartan Pizza. Way South Philly. Gonzo Juice. Lucky J's. Wholly Kabob. Fire & Soul. The Evil Wiener.
1104 E 6th St
1104 East 6th StreetSpartan Pizza. Way South Philly. Gonzo Juice. Lucky J's. Wholly Kabob. Fire & Soul. The Evil Wiener.
Essentials
H-E-B
5808 Burnet RdSuper close grocery store with a large organic section.
This is a large international foods grocery store, which is about a 5 minute walk from our place.
49 locals recommend
Fiesta Mart, LLC
3909 N I- 35 Service RdThis is a large international foods grocery store, which is about a 5 minute walk from our place.
Sightseeing
If you're a history buff, the Johnson Presidential Library is a must see!
240 locals recommend
LBJ Presidential Library
2313 Red River StIf you're a history buff, the Johnson Presidential Library is a must see!
Take a stroll through the lovely capitol grounds and learn about Texas history.
1116 locals recommend
Texas Senate
1200 Congress AveTake a stroll through the lovely capitol grounds and learn about Texas history.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a great place to go out at night. All of the bars are in converted houses from the 1920s and 30s.
793 locals recommend
Rainey Street
Rainey StreetThis is a great place to go out at night. All of the bars are in converted houses from the 1920s and 30s.
Easy Tiger
1501 E 7th StOur favorite is Easy Tiger Bake Shop & Beer Garden!
Everything Else
This is a gorgeous park around a man-made lake in the Mueller development. It's great for a weekend picnic or bonfire in one of the pits. There is often live entertainment at the park stage.
Mueller Boulevard
Mueller BoulevardThis is a gorgeous park around a man-made lake in the Mueller development. It's great for a weekend picnic or bonfire in one of the pits. There is often live entertainment at the park stage.
9 acre park, featuring: BBQ pits; basketball courts; picnic tables; playground; swimming pools; tennis courts; half mile trail; volleyball court; open multipurpose fields
14 locals recommend
Patterson Neighborhood Park
4200 Brookview Rd9 acre park, featuring: BBQ pits; basketball courts; picnic tables; playground; swimming pools; tennis courts; half mile trail; volleyball court; open multipurpose fields
Although this is a steep hike, it's only about 5 minutes. The views of the river and the city from the top are worth it!
83 locals recommend
Mount Bonnell Viewing Platform
Although this is a steep hike, it's only about 5 minutes. The views of the river and the city from the top are worth it!
Shopping
Sunday farmers market with food, drink and live entertainment from 10 am - 2 pm.
6 locals recommend
Browning Hangar
Sunday farmers market with food, drink and live entertainment from 10 am - 2 pm.
Arts & Culture
A very Texas-style movie theater with made-to order meals from the full kitchen and beer.
171 locals recommend
Alamo Drafthouse Village
2700 W Anderson LnA very Texas-style movie theater with made-to order meals from the full kitchen and beer.
A very Texas-style movie theater with made-to order meals from the full kitchen and beer.
228 locals recommend
Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas
320 E 6th StA very Texas-style movie theater with made-to order meals from the full kitchen and beer.
1300 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Catch a Longhorns baseball game!
Catch a show at one of Austin's coolest outdoor venues!
246 locals recommend
Auditorium Shores at Town Lake Metropolitan Park
900 W Riverside DrCatch a show at one of Austin's coolest outdoor venues!
Zilker is Austin's most well known park. It hosts many big events throughout the year, including: Austin City limits in the fall, a Christmas festival, and the kite festival in the spring.
1533 locals recommend
Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs RdZilker is Austin's most well known park. It hosts many big events throughout the year, including: Austin City limits in the fall, a Christmas festival, and the kite festival in the spring.