Essentials
This is the closest and newest grocery store in the area. They have everything you may need: pharmacy, toiletries, groceries, etc. Also an above average cafe inside with craft beer and live music.
1665 locals recommend
H-E-B
5808 Burnet RdThis is the closest and newest grocery store in the area. They have everything you may need: pharmacy, toiletries, groceries, etc. Also an above average cafe inside with craft beer and live music.
This is my favorite grocery store in town. It's a little pricey, but they have so much great stuff here. Their deli is pretty good too.
337 locals recommend
Wheatsville Food Co-Op
3101 Guadalupe StThis is my favorite grocery store in town. It's a little pricey, but they have so much great stuff here. Their deli is pretty good too.
Food Scene
They have really great tacos. They are famous in Austin and throughout big cities in Texas.
1073 locals recommend
Torchy's Tacos
2809 S 1st StThey have really great tacos. They are famous in Austin and throughout big cities in Texas.
This is my favorite coffee place in Austin. It hasn't changed in so many years - and they're service is consistently friendly. Great place to go for some quite. Mostly students study here.
99 locals recommend
Flightpath Coffeehouse
5011 Duval StThis is my favorite coffee place in Austin. It hasn't changed in so many years - and they're service is consistently friendly. Great place to go for some quite. Mostly students study here.
Quack's 43rd Street Bakery
411 E 43rd StThey have the best pastries and are also open late!
Komé
5301 Airport BlvdIf you like Sushi, this place is close to the house and is very good.
Everything Else
This place is very close to the house. They are your basic donut place with good kolaches.
16 locals recommend
S H Donuts
5313 Manor RdThis place is very close to the house. They are your basic donut place with good kolaches.
Shell
1901 E Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSurprisingly good beer selection.
This is the closest gym to the house. If you don't have a membership you can pay a one-time entry fee. If you need a workout this is a good place. They have an outdoor pool and full gym.
14 locals recommend
East Communities Branch YMCA
5315 Ed Bluestein BlvdThis is the closest gym to the house. If you don't have a membership you can pay a one-time entry fee. If you need a workout this is a good place. They have an outdoor pool and full gym.
This is the other gym that is relatively close to the house - I recommend this one because it's always open.
26 locals recommend
24 Hour Fitness
1000 E 41st StThis is the other gym that is relatively close to the house - I recommend this one because it's always open.
I think this is the closest bookstore to the house. It is very, very big.
18 locals recommend
Half Price Books
5555 N Lamar BlvdI think this is the closest bookstore to the house. It is very, very big.
Drinks & Nightlife
Really nice bar with a great Italian food truck in the yard. Mostly outdoor seating so bring bug spray and wear something that isn't too warm.
145 locals recommend
The Butterfly Bar Austin
2307 Manor RdReally nice bar with a great Italian food truck in the yard. Mostly outdoor seating so bring bug spray and wear something that isn't too warm.
This is a bar and restaurant. It's a little pricy but probably one of the most unique places in Austin - also the only Russian restaurant in town.
19 locals recommend
Russian House
307 E 5th StThis is a bar and restaurant. It's a little pricy but probably one of the most unique places in Austin - also the only Russian restaurant in town.
This is a Christmas bar - you have to experience it to understand what this means. If you love Christmas - come here - anytime of the year.
93 locals recommend
Lala's Little Nugget
2207 Justin LnThis is a Christmas bar - you have to experience it to understand what this means. If you love Christmas - come here - anytime of the year.
Pinthouse Pizza
4729 Burnet RdBest pizza for your buck in Austin.
Shopping
Room Service Vintage
117 N Loop Blvd EBest vintage store in Austin, in my opinion!
Brave New Books
1904 Guadalupe StFor all your conspiracy and libertarian needs.
Vulcan Video North
100 North Loop Boulevard EastGreat video store!
This isn't close to the house but if you need any sort of outdoor equipment this is the best place to go.
34 locals recommend
REI
601 N Lamar BlvdThis isn't close to the house but if you need any sort of outdoor equipment this is the best place to go.
Sightseeing
This is probably the best 'museum' in Austin. They have famous collections and wonderful exhibits. It's on one of the prettiest parts of campus.
127 locals recommend
Harry Ransom Center
300 W 21st StThis is probably the best 'museum' in Austin. They have famous collections and wonderful exhibits. It's on one of the prettiest parts of campus.