Neighbourhood

Bouldin

25 locals recommend,

Tips from locals

Chris

February 26, 2022

One of the oldest neighborhoods in Austin where you will find craftsman cottages built dating back to the 1920s. Old Austin meets new Austin along S. Congress Ave. Full of culture local shops restaurants and bars .

Paula

February 24, 2020

Historic homes in close to downtown.

Katie

March 29, 2022

Fun neighborhood with shops and restaurants. It's a mix of old and new, they're still keeping it weird.

Alejandro

August 14, 2019

Welcome to Austin! The 78704 zip code has lots to offer within walking distance. Below are some popular options. austin.eater.com is also great way to find what you’re looking for. Most of the walkable bars and eateries are grouped along South 1st Street or South Congress Avenue. The closest option: Thai Fresh - 909 W. Mary Street - $$ (also serves coffee and baked goods in the morning) Coffee Shops along South 1st Street: Seventh Flag Coffee - 1506 S. 1st Street - $ Ruta Maya Cafe Express - 1207 S. 1st Street - $ Once Over Coffee Bar - 2009 S. 1st Street - $ La Patisserie - 602 W. Annie Street (off S. 1st) - $$ Coffee Shops along South Congress: Jo’s Coffee - 1300 S. Congress Ave. - $ Mañana Coffee, Juice & Bakeshop - 1603 S. Congress Ave. - $ 24 hour Austin eatery: Magnolia Cafe - 1920 S. Congress Ave. - $ (diner) Kerbey Lane Cafe - 3003 S Lamar Blvd. $$ South 1st Street options: Soup Peddler - 501 W. Mary Street - $ (great walk-up venue for smoothies & soups) Polvos - 2004 S. 1st Street - $$ (Mexican) Elizabeth Street Cafe - 1501 S. 1st Street - $$ (Vietnamese & French) Sway - 1417 S. 1st Street - $$$ (Modern Thai restaurant) Lenoir - 1807 S. 1st Street - $$$ (Mediterranean, Indian, French, prix fixe) Bouldin Creek Cafe - 1900 S. 1st Street - $ (Vegetarian) South Congress options: Vespaio - 1610 S. Congress Ave. - $$$ (Italian) Cafe No Se - 1603 S. Congress Ave. - $$ (seasonal menu) Vinaigrette - 2201 College Avenue - $$ (Fresh modern food, off S. Congress) Home Slice Pizza - 1415 S. Congress Ave. - $ (Restaurant and walk-up) Hopdoddy Burger Bar - 1400 S. Congress Ave. - $$ (unique burger experience) Guero’s Taco Bar - 1412 Congress Ave. - $$ (Mexican) Torchy’s Tacos - 1822 S Congress Ave. - $ Other nearby options worth checking out: El Alma Cafe y Cantina - 1025 Barton Springs Road - $$ (Mexican) ABGB’s - 1305 W. Oltorf Street (A little out of your way but unique beers, food and live music) And don’t miss the fun and eclectic shops on South Congress including Tesoros, Lucy in Disguise, Allens Boots and Big Top Candy Shop to name a few. Definitely worth a stroll.