Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
If you are a coffee nerd, try the Japanese Iced Coffee!
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Houndstooth Coffee
4200 N Lamar BlvdIf you are a coffee nerd, try the Japanese Iced Coffee!
The Onion
408 Brazos StTheir slogan says it all: "The best pizza you'll never remember eating."
Because I love Thai food and this spot is delicious with big portions. They also have a beer that comes in Buddha shaped bottles.
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Mai Thai Restaurant
207 San Jacinto BlvdBecause I love Thai food and this spot is delicious with big portions. They also have a beer that comes in Buddha shaped bottles.
This is a trendy Italian spot; great for dates or celebrations.
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Red Ash
303 Colorado StThis is a trendy Italian spot; great for dates or celebrations.
This is an amazing steak house & seafood restaurant with live jazz in the bar, great happy hour specials and incredible service. Worth the splurge.
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Eddie V's Prime Seafood
301 E 5th StThis is an amazing steak house & seafood restaurant with live jazz in the bar, great happy hour specials and incredible service. Worth the splurge.
Leaf
115 W 6th StFancy make your own salad bar. Gets very crowded during lunch.
Parkside
301 E 6th StExtensive drinks menu, small plates - AMAZING happy hour.
Swift's Attic
315 Congress AveCreative small plates in a stylish atmosphere.
Local juice shop serving cold-pressed juices and cleanses.
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Daily Juice Cafe
205 W 3rd StLocal juice shop serving cold-pressed juices and cleanses.
Blenders and Bowls
206 E 4th StSuperfood smoothie bar.
Gus’s Fried Chicken
117 San Jacinto BlvdBEST FRIED CHICKEN.
Friday pork chop lunch special is very affordable and absolutely a must. Otherwise an upscale steakhouse. They also have a Sunday dinner pork chop special as well.
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Perry's Steakhouse & Grille
114 W 7th StFriday pork chop lunch special is very affordable and absolutely a must. Otherwise an upscale steakhouse. They also have a Sunday dinner pork chop special as well.
Eureka!
200 E 6th StBurgers & booze in rustic-chic atmosphere.
Voodoo Doughnut - 6th Street
212 E 6th StFunky, 24 hour, cash-only donut shop!
Japanese - Good happy hour w/ even better reverse happy hour. Good option for late night dining.
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BarChi Sushi
206 Colorado StJapanese - Good happy hour w/ even better reverse happy hour. Good option for late night dining.
Lamberts
401 W 2nd StIntensive Texas BBQ in historic digs.
La Condesa
400 W 2nd StModern Mexican street food & cocktails.
Starbucks
1201 Barbara Jordan BlvdOn the way to the convention center.
Caffe Medici
1101 W Lynn StNeighborhood coffee house
Jo's Coffee
1300 S Congress AveCoffee outpost with snacks & a patio.
Perla's
1400 S Congress AveLaid-back seafood spot with an open kitchen & shaded patio.
Güero's Taco Bar
1412 S Congress AvePopular Mexican restaurant & bar. Good micheladas!
Home Slice Pizza
1415 S Congress AveNew York style slices.
Happening burger joint. They also serve the plant based Impossible burger along with other vegetarian/vegan options!
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Hopdoddy Burger Bar
1400 S Congress AveHappening burger joint. They also serve the plant based Impossible burger along with other vegetarian/vegan options!
Magnolia Cafe
1920 S Congress AveCasual spot for home cooking open 24/7.
Sandy's Hamburgers
603 Barton Springs RdBurgers, hotdogs & frozen custard!
Ramen Tatsu-Ya
1234 S Lamar BlvdFavorite spot for ramen!
Kemuri Tatsu-Ya
2713 E 2nd StAustin's best Izakaya style Japanese restaurant.
Coffee & craft beer, sandwiches & snacks. Good spot to grab a drink before exploring the east side.
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Wright Bros. Brew and Brew
500 San Marcos StCoffee & craft beer, sandwiches & snacks. Good spot to grab a drink before exploring the east side.
Indoor dining hall with different vendors. Great place for lunch.
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Fareground
111 Congress AveIndoor dining hall with different vendors. Great place for lunch.
Drinks & Nightlife
Hidden bar behind a bookcase in a hostel. They also serve tasty small bites.
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Firehouse Lounge
605 Brazos StHidden bar behind a bookcase in a hostel. They also serve tasty small bites.
The Ginger Man Austin
301 Lavaca StreetBrews from around the world!
Elephant Room
315 Congress AveBasement jazz club with beer & wine.
Mort Subite Belgian Beer Bar
308 Congress AveSpecializes in Belgian beers!
Small Victory
108 E 7th StTiny place that serves amazing cocktails.
The Continental Gallery
1313 S Congress AveIconic live music venue!
Hip honky-tonk with food truck. Great place for two-step.
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The White Horse
500 Comal StHip honky-tonk with food truck. Great place for two-step.
Entertainment & Activities
ACL Live
310 W Willie Nelson BlvdConcert venue - check their site for tickets!
Lots of bars and food trucks here for day or night time entertainment.
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Rainey Street Historic District
Lots of bars and food trucks here for day or night time entertainment.
Locally owned cinema showing indie, documentary & foreign films, with reserved seating, bar & cafe.
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Violet Crown Social Club
1111 E 6th StLocally owned cinema showing indie, documentary & foreign films, with reserved seating, bar & cafe.
Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas
320 E 6th StDine-in theater with craft beer & food.
This is a great immersive group activity where you try to escape out of a room by solving puzzles together. Sounds weird but extremely fun!
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The Escape Game Austin
405 Red River StThis is a great immersive group activity where you try to escape out of a room by solving puzzles together. Sounds weird but extremely fun!
Essentials
Royal Blue Grocery
609 Congress AveWhole Foods headquarters where you can find everything great selection of organic produce, prepared foods, wine and a walk-in beer fridge.
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Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar BlvdWhole Foods headquarters where you can find everything great selection of organic produce, prepared foods, wine and a walk-in beer fridge.
Trader Joe's
211 Walter Seaholm DrShopping
2nd Street District
211 Guadalupe StTons of stores on this street.
Arts & Culture
The Contemporary Austin - Jones Center
700 Congress AveContemporary art space.
Parks & Nature
Just walk down Congress street to hit the river where you will see an entrance to the trail. You can go for a walk or run, rent bikes or kayaks.
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Ann And Roy Butler Hike And Bike Trail
Just walk down Congress street to hit the river where you will see an entrance to the trail. You can go for a walk or run, rent bikes or kayaks.
Parque metropolitano de Zilker
2207 Barton Springs RdGreat place to people or dog watch.