Barbara And Robert’s guidebook
Food scene
A fancy bodega where you can find carefully selected groceries, wine, beer, swanky toiletries, delectable to-go entrees and salads and sammies and a swell coffee bar. You can stock a super swell picnic here.
17 molta ag muintir na háite
Tiny Grocer - Opening March 8th @ 8 am
1718 S Congress AveA fancy bodega where you can find carefully selected groceries, wine, beer, swanky toiletries, delectable to-go entrees and salads and sammies and a swell coffee bar. You can stock a super swell picnic here.
Fantastic coffee, lots of great dogs, yummy treats. Some of the best people watching in town. And home of the I Love You So Much mural!
495 molta ag muintir na háite
Jo's Coffee
1300 S Congress AveFantastic coffee, lots of great dogs, yummy treats. Some of the best people watching in town. And home of the I Love You So Much mural!
You may think you're not in need of a costume and you may be right, but you do need to step in and be amazed by the dizzying array of items to rent or own.
87 molta ag muintir na háite
Lucy in Disguise with Diamonds
1506 S Congress AveYou may think you're not in need of a costume and you may be right, but you do need to step in and be amazed by the dizzying array of items to rent or own.
Tesoros Trading Company
1500 S Congress AveTreasures from Mexico and beyond.
The flagship of the uber fashionable Austin designer whose creations are sold at Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, and other high end retailers.
30 molta ag muintir na háite
Kendra Scott Flagship
1701 S Congress AveThe flagship of the uber fashionable Austin designer whose creations are sold at Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, and other high end retailers.
Artful and casual high fashion with an international reputation and an Austin sensibility.
40 molta ag muintir na háite
By George
1400 S Congress AveArtful and casual high fashion with an international reputation and an Austin sensibility.
The Continental Club has been rockin’ south Austin since 1957 with live roots music
815 molta ag muintir na háite
The Continental Gallery
1313 S Congress AveThe Continental Club has been rockin’ south Austin since 1957 with live roots music
C-Boys Heart and Soul
2008 S Congress AveC-Boy’s oozes old skool cool and live music.
Real cowboy boots where ropers and celebrities alike get their footwear.
136 molta ag muintir na háite
Allens Boots
1522 S Congress AveReal cowboy boots where ropers and celebrities alike get their footwear.
Zen-like ambiance at the outdoor bar in this ultra cool modern motel. The bar is open to the public and it’s a great place for a frose.
209 molta ag muintir na háite
Hotel San Jose Lounge
1316 S Congress AveZen-like ambiance at the outdoor bar in this ultra cool modern motel. The bar is open to the public and it’s a great place for a frose.
First editions, used, collectable in a highly curated book repository.
279 molta ag muintir na háite
South Congress Cafe
1600 S Congress AveFirst editions, used, collectable in a highly curated book repository.
STAG Provisions For Men
1423 S Congress AveProvisions for men, men of style that is!
Iconic mural for photo op proof of your Austin holiday.
85 molta ag muintir na háite
Fáilte ó Austin Mural
1720 S 1st StIconic mural for photo op proof of your Austin holiday.
A two and a half mile walk/ride away is the soul of Austn, Barton Springs pool. The three acre, spring fed pool’s water is a constant bracing 68 degrees, making it a cool rush on a hot day.
2454 molta ag muintir na háite
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrA two and a half mile walk/ride away is the soul of Austn, Barton Springs pool. The three acre, spring fed pool’s water is a constant bracing 68 degrees, making it a cool rush on a hot day.
Part of the 350 acres parkland jewel of recreational areas, parkland, and home of ACL Fest.
429 molta ag muintir na háite
Zilker Botanical Garden
2220 Barton Springs RdPart of the 350 acres parkland jewel of recreational areas, parkland, and home of ACL Fest.
Texas Senate
1200 Congress AveDeep in the heart of Texas.
One of the top universities in the world and home of the Longhorns. Hook ‘em!
238 molta ag muintir na háite
The University of Texas at Austin
2515 Speedway One of the top universities in the world and home of the Longhorns. Hook ‘em!
Food scene
Scrumptious breakfasts served all day long (8am-10pm) with huge omelets, pancakes as big as your face (try the gingerbread) and a variety of sammies, burgers, and Mexican food in a uniquely Austin setting. The gift shop next door, Prima Dora, is a great spot for local gifts if there’s a wait for a table.
478 molta ag muintir na háite
Magnolia Cafe
1920 S Congress AveScrumptious breakfasts served all day long (8am-10pm) with huge omelets, pancakes as big as your face (try the gingerbread) and a variety of sammies, burgers, and Mexican food in a uniquely Austin setting. The gift shop next door, Prima Dora, is a great spot for local gifts if there’s a wait for a table.
The flagship of the Austin (and now statewide and beyond) taco empire. Breakfast taco faves include the migas and the green chile pork and baja shrimp are two all day picks. They really are damn good tacos.
1075 molta ag muintir na háite
Torchy's Tacos
2809 S 1st StThe flagship of the Austin (and now statewide and beyond) taco empire. Breakfast taco faves include the migas and the green chile pork and baja shrimp are two all day picks. They really are damn good tacos.
Southside features Neapolitan style pizza while Homeslice features New York style pies. Both are delicious and in this contest there are no losers.
71 molta ag muintir na háite
Southside Flying Pizza
2206 S Congress AveSouthside features Neapolitan style pizza while Homeslice features New York style pies. Both are delicious and in this contest there are no losers.
Southside features Neapolitan style pizza while Homeslice features New York style pies. Both are delicious and in this contest there are no losers.
791 molta ag muintir na háite
Home Slice Pizza
1415 S Congress AveSouthside features Neapolitan style pizza while Homeslice features New York style pies. Both are delicious and in this contest there are no losers.
Chic cafe open for breakfast, lunch and Parisian cocktails and dinner.
151 molta ag muintir na háite
June's
1722 S Congress AveChic cafe open for breakfast, lunch and Parisian cocktails and dinner.
Two exquisite Italian eateries that share a kitchen. Vespaio is the swankier of the two and widely considered one the finest Italian restaurants in town. Enoteca is the more casual, bistro-style cousin serving salads, pizzas, paninis, pasta inside or in the charming outdoor dining space.
29 molta ag muintir na háite
Vespaio Restaurant
1610 S Congress AveTwo exquisite Italian eateries that share a kitchen. Vespaio is the swankier of the two and widely considered one the finest Italian restaurants in town. Enoteca is the more casual, bistro-style cousin serving salads, pizzas, paninis, pasta inside or in the charming outdoor dining space.
Incredible tacos (al pastor and carbon are faves) and outstanding hand-shaken margaritas in a funky former seed store. Live music on Wednesdays in the adjacent oak garden when KDRP Sun Radio broadcasts live.
398 molta ag muintir na háite
Güero's Taco Bar
1412 S Congress AveIncredible tacos (al pastor and carbon are faves) and outstanding hand-shaken margaritas in a funky former seed store. Live music on Wednesdays in the adjacent oak garden when KDRP Sun Radio broadcasts live.
Ridiculously outrageous and delicious burgers and yummy beer and cocktails await as the line attests. It’s worth the wait.
780 molta ag muintir na háite
Hopdoddy Burger Bar
1400 S Congress AveRidiculously outrageous and delicious burgers and yummy beer and cocktails await as the line attests. It’s worth the wait.
Seafood so fresh it all but swims. Oysters from all corners and one of the best people watching venues from the expansive patio.
398 molta ag muintir na háite
Perla's
1400 S Congress AveSeafood so fresh it all but swims. Oysters from all corners and one of the best people watching venues from the expansive patio.
Super-rich, super-yum, hand-scooped, locally made ice cream. Try the Mexican vanilla. Add crush-ins.
397 molta ag muintir na háite
Amys Ice Creams
1301 S Congress AveSuper-rich, super-yum, hand-scooped, locally made ice cream. Try the Mexican vanilla. Add crush-ins.
Gaining entry is a bit mysterious as you don’t enter from the Avenue but from the alley behind but once inside creative and cool delights await.
41 molta ag muintir na háite
Neighborhood Sushi
1716 S Congress AveGaining entry is a bit mysterious as you don’t enter from the Avenue but from the alley behind but once inside creative and cool delights await.
Big Top Candy Shop
1706 S Congress AveA candy wonderland plus hand jerked sodas.
Outstanding interior Mexican food in a funky setting and the best frozen margaritas on the planet.
277 molta ag muintir na háite
Polvo's Mexican Restaurant
2004 South 1st StreetOutstanding interior Mexican food in a funky setting and the best frozen margaritas on the planet.
Intimate, chic, casual, fantastic French-style “hot weather” food and unique wines. The city’s best restaurant in many critics’ opinion.
179 molta ag muintir na háite
LENOIR
1807 S 1st StIntimate, chic, casual, fantastic French-style “hot weather” food and unique wines. The city’s best restaurant in many critics’ opinion.
Gorgeous macarons and other French pastries and luscious coffee.
55 molta ag muintir na háite
La Pâtisserie
602 W Annie StGorgeous macarons and other French pastries and luscious coffee.
Dolce Neve Gelato
1713 S 1st StReal Italian gelato with locally sourced ingredients.
French Vietnamese cuisine and baked goods in a cool setting.
426 molta ag muintir na háite
Elizabeth Street Cafe
1501 S 1st StFrench Vietnamese cuisine and baked goods in a cool setting.
Bouldin Creek Cafe
1900 S 1st StSuper great vegetarian fare.
Proffering obscene doughnuts in a cool trailer park.
64 molta ag muintir na háite
Gourdough's Big. Fat. Donuts.
1503 S 1st StProffering obscene doughnuts in a cool trailer park.
Exquisite cupcakes and treats. The James Brown and Marilyn Monroe are favorites.
132 molta ag muintir na háite
Sugar Mama's Bakeshop
1905 S 1st StExquisite cupcakes and treats. The James Brown and Marilyn Monroe are favorites.
Real food, real good. Soups, salads, sammies and great smoothie from a local legend.
133 molta ag muintir na háite
Soup Peddler Real Food & Juice Bar
501 W Mary StReal food, real good. Soups, salads, sammies and great smoothie from a local legend.
Neighborhoods
Austin's most visited and happening neighborhood, South Congress is alive with eclectic, locally-owned shops and restaurants. Iconic murals ripe for photo ops, eating options from trailers to fine dining and one-of-a-kind funky shops just steps from your door.
650 molta ag muintir na háite
South Congress
Austin's most visited and happening neighborhood, South Congress is alive with eclectic, locally-owned shops and restaurants. Iconic murals ripe for photo ops, eating options from trailers to fine dining and one-of-a-kind funky shops just steps from your door.