Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Hillside Farmacy
1209 E 11th StBest brunch menu.
Figure 8 Coffee Purveyors
1111 Chicon StThe most adorable local coffee shop ever.
Justine's
4710 E 5th StThe place to be seen on the weekend.
If you don't want to wait in line at Franklin's.
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Micklethwait Craft Meats
1309 Rosewood AveIf you don't want to wait in line at Franklin's.
Licha's Cantina
1306 E 6th StUpscale Mexican with great margaritas.
Ramen Tatsu-ya
1722 California St
Kemuri Tatsu-Ya
2713 E 2nd StJapanese Bbq fusion. Smaller tasting portions.
Pool Burger
2315 Lake Austin BlvdHave a dip at deep eddy then grab a burger and a cocktail.
Nasha
1614 E 7th StMexican/Indian fusion
Elizabeth Street Cafe
1501 S 1st StSouth of the river.
Joann's Fine Foods
1224 S Congress AveSouth of the river. Casual lunch, good margaritas.
Mattie's
901 W Live Oak StNicer brunch spot.
LENOIR
1807 S 1st StFancy date night.
Launderette
2115 Holly StCasual upscale diner feel.
dipdipdip Tatsu-Ya
7301 Burnet RdFun for small groups.
Bufalina Pizza
2215 E Cesar Chavez StLou’s
1900 E Cesar Chavez StCasual lunch spot.
Sour Duck Market
1814 E Martin Luther King Jr BlvdBig patio and great cocktail happy hour.
Home Slice Pizza
1415 S Congress AveBest pizza!
Favorite Liquor & Wine
801 W 6th StGood pizza
Cisco's Restaurant
1511 E 6th StEasy tex mex.
Uptown Sports Club
New Orleans themed bar with elevated snacks
Canje
Lively restaurant
Drinks & Nightlife
Dive bar with East Side Kings food truck in the back. Must try the beet fries and the brussels sprouts.
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The Liberty
1618 East 6th StreetDive bar with East Side Kings food truck in the back. Must try the beet fries and the brussels sprouts.
The White Horse
500 Comal StClassic Austin dive bar.
Nickel City
1133 E 11th StNeighborhood dive bar.
Whisler's
1816 E 6th StSmall Mezcal bar upstairs.
Central Machine Works
4824 E Cesar Chavez StGreat for big groups.
Jester King
13187 Fitzhugh RdGreat for big groups, but a drive into the country.
Kinda Tropical
3501 E 7th StHoney Moon Spirit Lounge
624 West 34th StreetLa Holly
2500 E 6th StEasy Tiger
1501 E 7th StLoLo
1504 E 6th StCentral Machine Works
4824 E Cesar Chavez StGood for a big group.
Sightseeing
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrHippie Hollow Park
7000 Comanche TrailDeep Eddy Spring
Mount Bonnell
Neighborhoods
Rainey Street
Rainey StreetA street of houses converted to bars.