Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
This is a great restaurant with a meat centric menu with an open air dining area within a quick walk.
297 locals recommend
Contigo
2027 Anchor LnThis is a great restaurant with a meat centric menu with an open air dining area within a quick walk.
Bennu Coffee has a very college student/study hall feel but the coffee and food is awesome!
223 locals recommend
Bennu Coffee
2001 E Martin Luther King Jr BlvdBennu Coffee has a very college student/study hall feel but the coffee and food is awesome!
Whataburger
601 Barton Springs RdHardly a restaurant but a Texas institution
Fast food chain that some people love, a quick walk to the corner if you must.
13 locals recommend
Sonic Drive-In
1745 E Oltorf StFast food chain that some people love, a quick walk to the corner if you must.
Taco Bell
1925 Airport BlvdFast food chain within a quick walk
Thunderbird Coffee
2200 Manor RdGreat little neighborhood coffee shop
Salty Sow
1917 Manor RdNewish restaurant in the neighborhood
Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th StNo words necessary!
Hillside Farmacy
1209 E 11th StGreat food, interesting menu
East Side Pies
1401 Rosewood AveMy 2nd favorite pizza place after Home Slice
Takoba
1411 E 7th StThe best Interior Mexican food - their ceviche is insane!
Huge portions, perfect hangover breakfast! Maybe you'll be lucky and Juan will greet you with a handshake.
281 locals recommend
Juan in a Million
2300 E Cesar Chavez StHuge portions, perfect hangover breakfast! Maybe you'll be lucky and Juan will greet you with a handshake.
El Sapo
900 West 10th StreetGood neighborhood burger joint in a converted gas station.
Hoover's Cooking
2002 Manor RdHome style cooking at it's best!
Iron Works Barbecue
100 Red River St2nd favorite BBQ in town
Cherrywood Coffeehouse
1400 E 38th 1/2 Stgood little neighborhood coffee house
Uchi
801 S Lamar BlvdAmazing!!
Uchiko
4200 N Lamar BlvdNo words!
Sway
1417 S 1st StA must!
Justine's
4710 E 5th StThey only play vinyl, this place is amazing!
Great Brunch and innovative menu. Cosy little wine bar/restaurant
12 locals recommend
Nueces Kitchen and Bar
360 W 3rd StGreat Brunch and innovative menu. Cosy little wine bar/restaurant
La Condesa
400 W 2nd Stgreat happy hour, wonderful food!
Everything Else
Komé
5301 Airport BlvdFor those of you who love sushi
Worth the trip! I highly recommend their Jalapeno cheddar croissant and their coconut cream pie.
197 locals recommend
Quack's 43rd Street Bakery
411 E 43rd StWorth the trip! I highly recommend their Jalapeno cheddar croissant and their coconut cream pie.
H-E-B
5808 Burnet RdHuge grocery store with a deli, bulk bins and a big organic section too.
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton Drgreat for a swim and local flavor
Red 7
611 East 7th Streetgood music venue
Vivo
2015 Manor RoadA little pricey but good Mexican food and drinks
The Continental Gallery
1313 S Congress Avean institution
The Paramount Theatre
713 Congress AveHistoric Theater, SXSW film venue
Arts & Culture
Mohawk Austin
912 Red River Stgood music venue
Drinks & Nightlife
Lustre Pearl East
114 Linden Stlove Rainey Street! Also try Blackheart down the street
The White Horse
500 Comal StCool, Eastside Bar with gigs
Grackle
1700 E 6th StCool, Eastside bar
HOTEL VEGAS
1502 E 6th StAnother cool Eastside bar
Shangri-La
1016 E 6th Stcheck it out!
Whip in
1950 S I-35 Frontage Rdgreat bar with tons of beer on tap