Food scene
Local bakery with some of the best baked goods I've had! Great
laid-back patio that's an awesome place for an afternoon drink.
152 locals recommend
Sour Duck Market
1814 E Martin Luther King Jr BlvdLocal bakery with some of the best baked goods I've had! Great
laid-back patio that's an awesome place for an afternoon drink.
Sawyer & Co
4827 E Cesar Chavez StRetro diner vibes with amazing Cajun and a top-notch brunch!
Veracruz has multiple locations all over Austin including multiple food trucks with some of the best breakfast tacos around!
68 locals recommend
Veracruz All Natural
111 East Cesar Chavez StreetVeracruz has multiple locations all over Austin including multiple food trucks with some of the best breakfast tacos around!
A newer spot in town, De Nada has a short & sweet menu, but
everything is very well done. Highly recommend the Mexico City
Street Quesadilla & get the frozen house margarita; best frozen
marg in town & they are STRONG, you've been warned!
39 locals recommend
De Nada Cantina
4715 East Cesar Chavez StreetA newer spot in town, De Nada has a short & sweet menu, but
everything is very well done. Highly recommend the Mexico City
Street Quesadilla & get the frozen house margarita; best frozen
marg in town & they are STRONG, you've been warned!
The best (& maybe the only) food truck serving homemade pasta
in all the world; have a drink at Butterfly Bar or catch a show at
the Vortex Theater after dinner
182 locals recommend
Patrizi's
2307 Manor RdThe best (& maybe the only) food truck serving homemade pasta
in all the world; have a drink at Butterfly Bar or catch a show at
the Vortex Theater after dinner
I have a friend who travelled for work frequently to Japan, & he
said that out of countless places he's had ramen in Japan, only
one or two places bested this fine establishment.
501 locals recommend
Ramen Tatsu-Ya
1234 S Lamar BlvdI have a friend who travelled for work frequently to Japan, & he
said that out of countless places he's had ramen in Japan, only
one or two places bested this fine establishment.
Great for both breakfast & lunch, fried chicken sandwiches on
mouth-watering biscuits.
89 locals recommend
Bird Bird Biscuit
2701 Manor RdGreat for both breakfast & lunch, fried chicken sandwiches on
mouth-watering biscuits.
Good eats for vegan / vegetarians; funky atmosphere & love
that they work with exclusively local vendors.
139 locals recommend
Counter Culture
2908 E Cesar Chavez StGood eats for vegan / vegetarians; funky atmosphere & love
that they work with exclusively local vendors.
Newer spot in town with the coolest patio in all of ATX serving
mediterranean food tapas-style that's great for sharing
115 locals recommend
Aba
1011 S Congress AveNewer spot in town with the coolest patio in all of ATX serving
mediterranean food tapas-style that's great for sharing
Terry Black's features amazing barbecue food! You will not regret stopping by this Austin hot spot!
372 locals recommend
Terry Black's Barbecue
1003 Barton Springs RdTerry Black's features amazing barbecue food! You will not regret stopping by this Austin hot spot!
Downtown rooftop patio for millennial people watching!
16 locals recommend
Upstairs at Caroline - OPEN
109 Congress AveDowntown rooftop patio for millennial people watching!
Breweries
Rustic, warehouse vibes with great drinks, food and scheduled live music!
138 locals recommend
Central Machine Works
4824 E Cesar Chavez StRustic, warehouse vibes with great drinks, food and scheduled live music!
Lazarus Brewing Co.
1902 E 6th StGreat tacos to accompany your brews!
St Elmo Brewing Company
440 E St Elmo RdWe recommend their electrolyte beer post-hike!
About an hour away in Hill Country. Was voted #1 Wild Brewery in the WORLD!
298 locals recommend
Jester King
13187 Fitzhugh RdAbout an hour away in Hill Country. Was voted #1 Wild Brewery in the WORLD!
Haymaker
2310 Manor RdLooking for a sport's bar to watch the game? Check out Haymaker!
Cocktail Bars
Whisler's
1816 E 6th StHipster vibes with an unmarked mezcal bar upstairs.
The Roosevelt Room
307 W 5th StClassy Cocktails and a cool atmosphere!
Great cocktail bar with outdoor seating and one of our favorite taco trucks in town!
50 locals recommend
La Holly
2500 E 6th StGreat cocktail bar with outdoor seating and one of our favorite taco trucks in town!
Coffee Spots
Great spot if you want to work with a coffee & transition to a beer later on!
183 locals recommend
Wright Bros. Brew and Brew
500 San Marcos StGreat spot if you want to work with a coffee & transition to a beer later on!
Radio Coffee & Beer
4204 Menchaca RdTry it out on a Monday for live blue grass music!
Located in the famous South Congress Hotel if you have a baked goods craving.
84 locals recommend
Mañana
1603 S Congress AveLocated in the famous South Congress Hotel if you have a baked goods craving.
Elle Woods vibes with this all pink coffee spot! Great coffee drinks paired with endless photo opportunities!
27 locals recommend
Revival Coffee
1405 E 7th StElle Woods vibes with this all pink coffee spot! Great coffee drinks paired with endless photo opportunities!
Greater Goods Coffee Roasting Co.
160 E 5th StLate Night Spots
Barbarella
611 Red River StLive R&B until 2 AM!
Ego's Bar
510 S Congress AveEpic karaoke scene!
Mohawk Austin
912 Red River StBest outdoor music venue!
Coconut Club
310B Colorado StDowntown rooftop dancing that draws an eclectic & eccentric crowd!
Attractions
Just shy of 10 miles of walking trails, take a stroll or bike ride
down on Lady Bird Lake to catch some of the best views of
downtown, plan a picnic at Zilker Park, or go paddle boarding
at Texas Rowing Center!
959 locals recommend
Lady Bird Lake
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike TrailJust shy of 10 miles of walking trails, take a stroll or bike ride
down on Lady Bird Lake to catch some of the best views of
downtown, plan a picnic at Zilker Park, or go paddle boarding
at Texas Rowing Center!
Likely my favorite (& most unique) spot in Austin, Barton
Springs is a special place. Soak up the sun, read your book,
frolic in the 68 degree water, or people watch like it's your
business. Heads up: tops are optional so there are more than a
couple topless women.
2454 locals recommend
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrLikely my favorite (& most unique) spot in Austin, Barton
Springs is a special place. Soak up the sun, read your book,
frolic in the 68 degree water, or people watch like it's your
business. Heads up: tops are optional so there are more than a
couple topless women.
Both the State Capital & UT Austin's Campus are both just northof downtown! Check out the beautiful landscaping around the Capital or schedule a tour. Attend a UT sporting event or stroll around campus!
1115 locals recommend
Texas Capitol
1100 Congress AveBoth the State Capital & UT Austin's Campus are both just northof downtown! Check out the beautiful landscaping around the Capital or schedule a tour. Attend a UT sporting event or stroll around campus!
Mueller Park features food trucks, a great lake to walk around and a huge farmer's market on Sundays. This is a relaxing area to explore all the beauty Austin has to offer!
220 locals recommend
Mueller Lake Park
4550 Mueller BlvdMueller Park features food trucks, a great lake to walk around and a huge farmer's market on Sundays. This is a relaxing area to explore all the beauty Austin has to offer!
Sightseeing
Just shy of 10 miles of trail (~20 miles out & back), the greenbelt
is one of the best gems of Austin and only about fifteen minutes
away! Recommend parking at Specs off 290 (4970 US-290,
Austin, TX 78735) & hiking down to past Twins Falls to
Sculpture Falls, & if you're feeling really up to it, to Hill of Life!
Barton Creek Greenbelt Trail
Barton Creek Greenbelt TrailJust shy of 10 miles of trail (~20 miles out & back), the greenbelt
is one of the best gems of Austin and only about fifteen minutes
away! Recommend parking at Specs off 290 (4970 US-290,
Austin, TX 78735) & hiking down to past Twins Falls to
Sculpture Falls, & if you're feeling really up to it, to Hill of Life!
Rent a boat or go "The Oasis," a cool area with bars & restaurants overlooking the vast beauty of Lake Travis
56 locals recommend
Lake Travis
Rent a boat or go "The Oasis," a cool area with bars & restaurants overlooking the vast beauty of Lake Travis
Further out in Hill Country, a nice hike in West Austin just over
about five miles with quite a bit of elevation change for those upfor a bit of a challenge! They have recently starting charging $10 bucks on certain days (nonsense) so just research prior if you are price sensitive.
50 locals recommend
River Place Nature Trails
8820 Big View DrFurther out in Hill Country, a nice hike in West Austin just over
about five miles with quite a bit of elevation change for those upfor a bit of a challenge! They have recently starting charging $10 bucks on certain days (nonsense) so just research prior if you are price sensitive.