Austin Tree House Guidebook
Food scene
American food with a vintage flair. Good for dinner, breakfast and happy hour
Hillside Farmacy
1209 East 11th StreetAmericana served from an old 1950s drugstore
Quickie Pickie
2027 E Cesar Chavez StGood place to grab a snack, breakfast taco, beer or wine
Rosewood
1209 Rosewood AveGreat meal in a beautiful historic home
Upscale Asian cuisine with good cocktails (only takeout during pandemic unfortunately)
70 locals recommend
Old Thousand
1000 E 11th StUpscale Asian cuisine with good cocktails (only takeout during pandemic unfortunately)
Best in the country visited by the likes of Anthony Bourdain and President Obama
919 locals recommend
Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th StBest in the country visited by the likes of Anthony Bourdain and President Obama
Delicious Texas barbeque when the wait at Franklin's is too long
215 locals recommend
Micklethwait Craft Meats
1309 Rosewood AveDelicious Texas barbeque when the wait at Franklin's is too long
Fun place to grab a bite with a great outdoor area designed to look like a Japanese street corner
502 locals recommend
Ramen Tatsu-Ya
1234 S Lamar BlvdFun place to grab a bite with a great outdoor area designed to look like a Japanese street corner
Kemuri Tatsu-Ya
2713 E 2nd StTexas brisket meets Japanese Ramen
On the fancier end . . . one of our favorite spots to catch happy hour or a nicer meal. Close to other walkable bars and restaurants
381 locals recommend
Salty Sow
1917 Manor RdOn the fancier end . . . one of our favorite spots to catch happy hour or a nicer meal. Close to other walkable bars and restaurants
Justine's
4710 E 5th StAmazing people watching, cocktails and cuisine
Buenos Aires Café
1201 E 6th StArgentinian comfort food
Fried and True Food Truck
1308 E 6th StLatin American restaurant and bar
Saigon Le Vendeur
2601 E 7th StVietnamese food truck just around the corner
Veracruz All Natural Food Truck
2505 Webberville RoadWalk to the BEST breakfast tacos in Austin
Paperboy started as a food truck and recently opened their new restaurant space. Open for breakfast and lunch
132 locals recommend
Paperboy
1203 E 11th StPaperboy started as a food truck and recently opened their new restaurant space. Open for breakfast and lunch
Via 313 Pizza
10106 W 6th StArguably the best pizza in Austin
East Side Pies
1401 Rosewood AveGrab a slice just down the street
For a healthy bite or juice check out Soup Peddler
133 locals recommend
Soup Peddler Real Food & Juice Bar
501 W Mary StFor a healthy bite or juice check out Soup Peddler
Nixta Taqueria
2512 E 12th StTraditional Mexican food with agua frescas, beer and natural wine
Grocery store
H-E-B
5808 Burnet Rd
Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar BlvdSightseeing
Mount Bonnell
A hike and a view
Lady Bird Lake
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike TrailStroll around downtown
Deep Eddy Municipal Pool
401 Deep Eddy AveTake a dip in this spring-fed pool
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton Dr
East Cesar Chavez
East 6th Street
East 6th StreetCoffee
Figure 8 Coffee Purveyors
1111 Chicon StGreat coffee around the corner
Flitch Coffee
641 Tillery StFlat Track Coffee
1619 E Cesar Chavez StWright Bros. Brew and Brew
500 San Marcos StCoffee, beer and wine
Try Hard Coffee Roasters
1115 E 11th StBars
Whisler's
1816 E 6th StOur favorite bar with an amazing food truck
Rio Rita
1203 Chicon StExcellent Bloody Mary
Ah Sing Den
1100 E 6th StFood and cocktails with a 1900s opium den decor
Justine's
4710 E 5th StAlso a restaurant
School House Pub
2207 Manor RdGreat happy hour
Kitty Cohen's
2211 Webberville RdRetro bar with specialty drinks and punches
Zilker Brewing Company
1701 E 6th StTap Room
Nickel City
1133 E 11th StAffordable and good cocktails with a burger stand
LoLo
1504 E 6th StNatural wine bar and shop