Austin Locals Guidebook
Food scene
Walking distance for delicious iced coffee, “burri-doughs”, cookies, and superior sourdough bread. Pop into the deli next door for breakfast tacos too!
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ThoroughBread
1709 Bluebonnet LnWalking distance for delicious iced coffee, “burri-doughs”, cookies, and superior sourdough bread. Pop into the deli next door for breakfast tacos too!
One of our favorite places in town that helps “keep Austin weird”. Vegetarian, but is so flavorful you don’t miss the meat! Serves breakfast all day, great brunch on weekends, coffee bar, dog-friendly patio, and quick takeout. Often has a wait for weekend brunch so plan ahead
565 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Bouldin Creek Cafe
1900 S 1st StOne of our favorite places in town that helps “keep Austin weird”. Vegetarian, but is so flavorful you don’t miss the meat! Serves breakfast all day, great brunch on weekends, coffee bar, dog-friendly patio, and quick takeout. Often has a wait for weekend brunch so plan ahead
Quick, healthy grab-and-go meals plus nutritious and delicious smoothies. Not to mention in a really cool building built into a hill on Barton Springs Road. 15 minute walk from the house.
519 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
JuiceLand
1625 Barton Springs RdQuick, healthy grab-and-go meals plus nutritious and delicious smoothies. Not to mention in a really cool building built into a hill on Barton Springs Road. 15 minute walk from the house.
One of the better BBQ spots in town with a moderate wait time. You can order a drink while you wait in line then sit on the porch or inside to eat.
372 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Terry Black's Barbecue
1003 Barton Springs RdOne of the better BBQ spots in town with a moderate wait time. You can order a drink while you wait in line then sit on the porch or inside to eat.
Our personal favorite Tex Mex in Austin. Definitely get the margaritas but watch out, they’re strong!
277 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Polvo's Mexican Restaurant
2004 South 1st StreetOur personal favorite Tex Mex in Austin. Definitely get the margaritas but watch out, they’re strong!
Great spot for a low-key meal, meeting a friend or to get some work done. Delicious tacos and some of the best tacos in town at the truck outside called Veracruz. Expect a wait for tacos.
435 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Radio Coffee & Beer
4204 Menchaca RdGreat spot for a low-key meal, meeting a friend or to get some work done. Delicious tacos and some of the best tacos in town at the truck outside called Veracruz. Expect a wait for tacos.
Best sushi in town!! A bit higher end so perfect for date night but also has a GREAT happy hour deal. Check their website for details.
688 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Uchi
801 S Lamar BlvdBest sushi in town!! A bit higher end so perfect for date night but also has a GREAT happy hour deal. Check their website for details.
Authentic interior Mexican cuisine in a super cute bungalow on the east side. Also has great outdoor space so is dog-friendly.
198 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Licha's Cantina
1306 E 6th StAuthentic interior Mexican cuisine in a super cute bungalow on the east side. Also has great outdoor space so is dog-friendly.
NYC inspired wine bar on bustling South Congress Avenue. Great happy hour, not to mention 50% off all sparkling wines all day on Mondays. Great place to people watch and have small bites.
151 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
June's
1722 S Congress AveNYC inspired wine bar on bustling South Congress Avenue. Great happy hour, not to mention 50% off all sparkling wines all day on Mondays. Great place to people watch and have small bites.
There’s Güero’s proper that is a fun and bustling Tex-Mex restaurant, then 2 doors down is their Oak Garden which is the REAL gem. Nestled under giant Live Oak trees complete with misters and fans there is always a live band playing, cheap tacos complete with free chips, salsa, and toppings bar and a bar full bar complete with frozen margaritas. An Austin classic.
398 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Güero's Taco Bar
1412 S Congress AveThere’s Güero’s proper that is a fun and bustling Tex-Mex restaurant, then 2 doors down is their Oak Garden which is the REAL gem. Nestled under giant Live Oak trees complete with misters and fans there is always a live band playing, cheap tacos complete with free chips, salsa, and toppings bar and a bar full bar complete with frozen margaritas. An Austin classic.
Affectionately known as ABGB. Fun indoor/outdoor beer garden with great pizza and salads, home brewed beer and lots of live music.
435 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co.
1305 W Oltorf StAffectionately known as ABGB. Fun indoor/outdoor beer garden with great pizza and salads, home brewed beer and lots of live music.
Sightseeing
If you’re hot, go here!! Natural spring water stays 67 degrees Fahrenheit year-round in this naturally fed pool (so its VERY refreshing in the summer and steamy in the winter!). No food or drink is allowed (water is ok) or music so it is very serene and everyone is respectful of each other’s space.
2454 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrIf you’re hot, go here!! Natural spring water stays 67 degrees Fahrenheit year-round in this naturally fed pool (so its VERY refreshing in the summer and steamy in the winter!). No food or drink is allowed (water is ok) or music so it is very serene and everyone is respectful of each other’s space.
See Austin from all angles on this trail that circles the entirety of Ladybird Lake all through the city. Some parts are trails, some are boardwalks, some parkland. Awesome way to commute on foot or by bike. No electric scooters allowed!
257 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Ann And Roy Butler Hike And Bike Trail
See Austin from all angles on this trail that circles the entirety of Ladybird Lake all through the city. Some parts are trails, some are boardwalks, some parkland. Awesome way to commute on foot or by bike. No electric scooters allowed!
Shopping, food, music, weirdos, street art, and more!
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South Congress
Shopping, food, music, weirdos, street art, and more!
Beautiful sculpture garden run by The Contemporary museum. Self-guided ground along the river complete with café, free events, and an esteemed art school.
98 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The Contemporary Austin - Laguna Gloria
3809 W 35th StBeautiful sculpture garden run by The Contemporary museum. Self-guided ground along the river complete with café, free events, and an esteemed art school.
A must-see for any garden lover or anyone looking for a peaceful walk, especially in spring to late-spring. Full of Texas native plants and outdoor architecture to honor the legacy of First Lady Ladybird Johnson.
21 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
4801 La Crosse AvenueA must-see for any garden lover or anyone looking for a peaceful walk, especially in spring to late-spring. Full of Texas native plants and outdoor architecture to honor the legacy of First Lady Ladybird Johnson.
Yeehaw for a good time, a Lone Star, and some good old fashioned two-stepping!
478 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Broken Spoke
3201 S Lamar BlvdYeehaw for a good time, a Lone Star, and some good old fashioned two-stepping!
Blanton Museum of Art
200 East Martin Luther King Junior BoulevardShopping
So much vintage of all kinds. Heavy on furniture and homewares but also has a great section of clothes, jewelry, and textiles. They merchandise really well, such good decorating inspiration!
71 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Room Service Vintage
117 N Loop Blvd ESo much vintage of all kinds. Heavy on furniture and homewares but also has a great section of clothes, jewelry, and textiles. They merchandise really well, such good decorating inspiration!
I used to make jewelry for this company! Very simple, geometric hand-built sterling silver and goldfill pieces. Locally owned and run by a cool creative couple.
10 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Limbo Jewelry
1708 S Congress AveI used to make jewelry for this company! Very simple, geometric hand-built sterling silver and goldfill pieces. Locally owned and run by a cool creative couple.
On 2nd street downtown. Originally a kickass eBay store, now they have a few brick and mortars around the country. High quality fashion brands from liquidated showrooms and sample sales... AMAZING shoes.
15 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
United Apparel Liquidators
249 W 2nd StOn 2nd street downtown. Originally a kickass eBay store, now they have a few brick and mortars around the country. High quality fashion brands from liquidated showrooms and sample sales... AMAZING shoes.
Candy, milkshakes, truffles, fudge, jelly beans, all of it! Lots of nostalgia candy too.
91 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Big Top Candy Shop
1706 S Congress AveCandy, milkshakes, truffles, fudge, jelly beans, all of it! Lots of nostalgia candy too.
Large outdoor shopping district in north Austin, lots of high street shops and sister locations of local Austin bars & restaurants
768 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The Domain
11410 Century Oaks TerraceLarge outdoor shopping district in north Austin, lots of high street shops and sister locations of local Austin bars & restaurants
Great vintage for men and women at reasonable prices. So much color!
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Ermine Vintage
106 N Loop Blvd EGreat vintage for men and women at reasonable prices. So much color!