Guidebook for Downtown Austin
Food Scene
Austin's favorite Tex-Mex restaurant is right across the street! Walk over for dinner and margaritas.
80 locals recommend
Maudie's Too
1212 S Lamar BlvdAustin's favorite Tex-Mex restaurant is right across the street! Walk over for dinner and margaritas.
Charming coffee shop in the heart of SoLa. I recommend the Hemp Milk Latte - yum! You can also enjoy your beverage/snack in the shared courtyard behind the shop.
72 locals recommend
Irie Bean Coffee & Wine Bar
2310 S Lamar BlvdCharming coffee shop in the heart of SoLa. I recommend the Hemp Milk Latte - yum! You can also enjoy your beverage/snack in the shared courtyard behind the shop.
Uchi
801 S Lamar BlvdThe BEST sushi in Austin...within walking distance!
My absolute favorite breakfast spot - a nice stroll over from the apartment! Open for breakfast, lunch & dinner.
565 locals recommend
Bouldin Creek Cafe
1900 S 1st StMy absolute favorite breakfast spot - a nice stroll over from the apartment! Open for breakfast, lunch & dinner.
Alcomar
1816 South 1st StreetAn awesome option for Mexican food! Lively, fun environment!
Opa
2050 S Lamar BlvdGreat wine bar & coffee shop set in an old house.
Thai-fusion restaurant - easy, walk-up-and-order kind of place! They also have a cool patio for dining out back.
111 locals recommend
East Side King
2310 S Lamar BlvdThai-fusion restaurant - easy, walk-up-and-order kind of place! They also have a cool patio for dining out back.
Delicious tapas-style restaurant within walking distance + killer Sangria! Reservations recommended.
91 locals recommend
Barlata
1500 S Lamar BlvdDelicious tapas-style restaurant within walking distance + killer Sangria! Reservations recommended.
Drinks & Nightlife
Nightly weekday drink specials with outdoor patio seating to enjoy the Austin weather! Also, they have an awesome Sunday Brunch and $1 Mimosa special!
181 locals recommend
Gibson Street Bar
1109 S Lamar BlvdNightly weekday drink specials with outdoor patio seating to enjoy the Austin weather! Also, they have an awesome Sunday Brunch and $1 Mimosa special!
Saxon Pub
1320 S Lamar BlvdFun bar scene with live music nightly! Check it out!
Everything Else
Relax and unwind in this beautiful yoga studio settled amongst the trees. Less than a block from the apartment! Yoga mats available at the studio for borrowing.
10 locals recommend
Sanctuary Yoga
1006 S 8th StRelax and unwind in this beautiful yoga studio settled amongst the trees. Less than a block from the apartment! Yoga mats available at the studio for borrowing.
Lick Honest Ice Creams
1100 S Lamar BlvdIce cream!
House Wine
408 Josephine StYummy Sangria & S'mores!
Essentials
Wheatsville Food Co-Op
3101 Guadalupe StMy favorite organic/natural grocery store.
A great, convenient organic grocery store - for when you need something quick!
78 locals recommend
Thom's Market
1418 Barton Springs RdA great, convenient organic grocery store - for when you need something quick!
Another great, organic shopping option - just a quick jaunt up the road!
1332 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar BlvdAnother great, organic shopping option - just a quick jaunt up the road!
Arts & Culture
Get your two-steppin' on! This is a legendary country dancehall right down Lamar. They also have comfort food like chicken fried steak!
478 locals recommend
Broken Spoke
3201 S Lamar BlvdGet your two-steppin' on! This is a legendary country dancehall right down Lamar. They also have comfort food like chicken fried steak!
Sightseeing
Splash in the spring-fed pool or take in the sun as you lay out on the expansive hill. So close and such a good way to relax when you have some down time!
2454 locals recommend
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrSplash in the spring-fed pool or take in the sun as you lay out on the expansive hill. So close and such a good way to relax when you have some down time!
Love this hike & bike trail because it's scenic, well-populated with friendly, active people like yourself, and it's SO close!
48 locals recommend
Zilker Park Hike and Bike Trail
Love this hike & bike trail because it's scenic, well-populated with friendly, active people like yourself, and it's SO close!