Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Great little neighborhood spot to walk to and get coffee and food, they also serve beer and wine. I love the breakfast tacos. AND they have free yoga at 8am every weekday. Free wifi too
250 locals recommend
Cherrywood Coffeehouse
1400 E 38th 1/2 StGreat little neighborhood spot to walk to and get coffee and food, they also serve beer and wine. I love the breakfast tacos. AND they have free yoga at 8am every weekday. Free wifi too
Great little hippy spot with the best juices, raw food, and vegan ice cream.
519 locals recommend
JuiceLand
1625 Barton Springs RdGreat little hippy spot with the best juices, raw food, and vegan ice cream.
Mother's Cafe
Vegetarian
Contigo
2027 Anchor LnI kind of love this place. Sit outside.
Slightly upscale, uber hip but fun spot. You may have to wait a bit for a table but you can get drinks at the bar and sit by the fire pit.
522 locals recommend
Justine's
4710 E 5th StSlightly upscale, uber hip but fun spot. You may have to wait a bit for a table but you can get drinks at the bar and sit by the fire pit.
In the backyard of the Liberty Bar (must be 21+). This trailer is kind of an Austin favorite.
76 locals recommend
East Side King
2000 E 6th StIn the backyard of the Liberty Bar (must be 21+). This trailer is kind of an Austin favorite.
Ah Sing Den
1100 E 6th StGreat bar, good vibes, usually fun live music too.
Elizabeth Street Cafe
1501 S 1st StVietnamese with style, (LA does it better)
THE best fresh made daily ice creams. Do not let anyone tell you about Amy's ice cream, they obviously haven't been here. They have some vegan flavors too.
270 locals recommend
Lick Honest Ice Creams
1100 S Lamar BlvdTHE best fresh made daily ice creams. Do not let anyone tell you about Amy's ice cream, they obviously haven't been here. They have some vegan flavors too.
Perla's
1400 S Congress AveExcellent seafood
Good and cheap taco joint with a really nice patio. Open till 3pm most days.
169 locals recommend
Tamale House East
1707 E 6th StGood and cheap taco joint with a really nice patio. Open till 3pm most days.
El Chilito
2219 Manor RdGreat neighborhood taco spot.
I'm not into burgers and I love these burgers and their fries are the best. The brew their beer too.
132 locals recommend
Black Star Co-op
7020 Easy Wind DrI'm not into burgers and I love these burgers and their fries are the best. The brew their beer too.
Hoover's Cooking
2002 Manor RdSouthern style food, no frills, good vibes.
Thunderbird Coffee
2200 Manor RdMore coffee
Houndstooth Coffee
4200 N Lamar BlvdMore good coffee, Taco Deli is next door
Barley Swine
6555 Burnet RdGourmet food
Hillside Farmacy
1209 E 11th StGood for lunch, great interior
Blue Dahlia Bistro
1115 E 11th StGood lunch spot
Essentials
A convenient convenience store, also sells beer and wine. Walking distance.
23 locals recommend
Monarch Food Mart
1402 E 38th 1/2 StA convenient convenience store, also sells beer and wine. Walking distance.
Large grocery store with an AMAZING ethnic foods selection. Not too keen on their produce usually. They have a small health food section too.
49 locals recommend
Fiesta Mart, LLC
3909 N I- 35 Service RdLarge grocery store with an AMAZING ethnic foods selection. Not too keen on their produce usually. They have a small health food section too.
A big grocery store with a small health food section, some organic produce.
1665 locals recommend
H-E-B
5808 Burnet RdA big grocery store with a small health food section, some organic produce.
Wheatsville Food Co-Op
3101 Guadalupe StHealthy grocery store, great produce and prepared foods.
Healthy hippy grocery store really good but sometimes limited produce selection. Bring your own bag
46 locals recommend
Natural Grocers
4615 North Lamar BoulevardHealthy hippy grocery store really good but sometimes limited produce selection. Bring your own bag
Central Market
4477 S Lamar BlvdUpscale grocery store with bulk bins and nice produce.
Everything Else
24 Hour Fitness
1000 E 41st StIf you go
Good little neighborhood park if you're a jogger. They also have tennis and basketball courts, a skate park, and a public pool during the summer.
14 locals recommend
Patterson Neighborhood Park
4200 Brookview RdGood little neighborhood park if you're a jogger. They also have tennis and basketball courts, a skate park, and a public pool during the summer.
Entertainment & Activities
Mainstream shopping such as Home Depot, Best Buy, Staples, Old Navy, Wells Fargo, and Chipotle. There is also a giant park, very good for jogging or a picnic by the man made lake.
Mueller Boulevard
Mueller BoulevardMainstream shopping such as Home Depot, Best Buy, Staples, Old Navy, Wells Fargo, and Chipotle. There is also a giant park, very good for jogging or a picnic by the man made lake.
Shopping
My store! Check it out, art, clothing, jewelry, gifts, provisions, etc. New address is:
1601 East 5th Street (enter on Comal)
Austin, TX 78702
356 locals recommend
Austin
My store! Check it out, art, clothing, jewelry, gifts, provisions, etc. New address is:
1601 East 5th Street (enter on Comal)
Austin, TX 78702
This is tourist land but you kind of have to check it out. This is definitely the best spot on the block.
194 locals recommend
Uncommon Objects
1602 Fort View RdThis is tourist land but you kind of have to check it out. This is definitely the best spot on the block.
Drinks & Nightlife
Yellow Jacket Social Club
1704 E 5th StBar that serves food. Sit outside
Arts & Culture
Movie going experience! Full service menu while you watch.
770 locals recommend
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar
1120 S Lamar BlvdMovie going experience! Full service menu while you watch.
Plaza Saltillo Station
Sundays, 11am-3pm.