Jewell House
Coffee
Once Over Coffee Bar
2009 S 1st StWhere the I Love You sign is. GREAT people watching and lovely baristas! A very 'Austin' spot. One of my fave places in town - I go here a LOT.
495 locals recommend
Jo's Coffee
1300 S Congress AveWhere the I Love You sign is. GREAT people watching and lovely baristas! A very 'Austin' spot. One of my fave places in town - I go here a LOT.
It’s also a high-end bedding and home store - but has a walk-up cafe with gluten free pastries
Maaribu
It’s also a high-end bedding and home store - but has a walk-up cafe with gluten free pastries
Picnik South 1st
Music
Moody Amphitheater
1401 Trinity StNew outdoor music venue!
ACL Live
310 W Willie Nelson BlvdWhere ACL Live is filmed. You can try to get free tix to a taping!
Mohawk Austin
912 Red River StFave small-ish music venue. Indoor and outdoor stages.
Stubb's Bar-B-Q
801 Red River StOutdoor music AND great BBQ
The Continental Gallery
1313 S Congress AveC-Boys Heart and Soul
2008 S Congress AveJimmy Vaughn plays here often along with other cool acts
HOTEL VEGAS
1502 E 6th StSaxon Pub
1320 S Lamar BlvdOld school and nearby on S. Lamar
Nieghborhoods
South Congress
Great shopping, people watching, food and drinks
Bouldin
Downtown
East Austin
East 6th Street
East 6th StreetEntertainment
You may not want to see a movie on vacation, but if you do - THIS is where you should go. You can walk there through the West Bouldin Creek Greenbelt (warning, you DO have to cross train tracks), but may be too tricky at night. Also, a short drive.
770 locals recommend
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar
1120 S Lamar BlvdYou may not want to see a movie on vacation, but if you do - THIS is where you should go. You can walk there through the West Bouldin Creek Greenbelt (warning, you DO have to cross train tracks), but may be too tricky at night. Also, a short drive.
The Highball
1120 S Lamar BlvdCool spot for drinks, sometimes music and events, and KARAOKE!
Children's museum. A great playground, pond, and restaurants and Sunday Farmers Market nearby
272 locals recommend
Thinkery
1830 Simond AveChildren's museum. A great playground, pond, and restaurants and Sunday Farmers Market nearby
Outdoor bar, with 2 pickle ball courts, a playground, a stage, and TV screens. Everything you could want!
43 locals recommend
Bouldin Acres
2027 S Lamar BlvdOutdoor bar, with 2 pickle ball courts, a playground, a stage, and TV screens. Everything you could want!
Lovely patio for wine / beer and snacks. No cocktails or food.
209 locals recommend
Hotel San Jose Lounge
1316 S Congress AveLovely patio for wine / beer and snacks. No cocktails or food.
Rainey Street Historic District
Museum of The Weird
412 E 6th StSee what makes Austin weird
Food scene
Lovely outdoor space. Best for breakfast in my opinion. Very popular.
426 locals recommend
Elizabeth Street Cafe
1501 S 1st StLovely outdoor space. Best for breakfast in my opinion. Very popular.
Yummy vegetarian. Radiohead has been known to visit when they are in town.
565 locals recommend
Bouldin Creek Cafe
1900 S 1st StYummy vegetarian. Radiohead has been known to visit when they are in town.
Güero's Taco Bar
1412 S Congress AveAustin famous Mexican
Yummmy BBQ. As good as Franklin’s with no line.
I would NOT go to Black’s BBQ on Barton Springs - pricey tourist trap.
421 locals recommend
La Barbecue
2401 E Cesar Chavez StYummmy BBQ. As good as Franklin’s with no line.
I would NOT go to Black’s BBQ on Barton Springs - pricey tourist trap.
Still the best restaurant in town (IMHO) - seems weird for sushi in the middle of the country, but it’s always a delish winner. Not a cheap night out.
688 locals recommend
Uchi
801 S Lamar BlvdStill the best restaurant in town (IMHO) - seems weird for sushi in the middle of the country, but it’s always a delish winner. Not a cheap night out.
Often voted best patio in Austin, a lovely space with yummy drinks and delish Mexican food.
79 locals recommend
Fresa's South First Dine-In
1703 S 1st StOften voted best patio in Austin, a lovely space with yummy drinks and delish Mexican food.
Nomade
Newest fav restaurant in the neighborhood with a great happy hour!
Japanese-Peruvian food with beautiful decor and unique swing seating.
112 locals recommend
Lucky Robot
1303 S Congress AveJapanese-Peruvian food with beautiful decor and unique swing seating.
Bird Bird Biscuit
2701 Manor RdCasual breakfast and brunch with great reviews.
Torchys Tacos
1822 South Congress AvenueFamous for breakfast tacos
Snooze an AM Eatery
1700 S Lamar BlvdBest Bloody Mary and strawberry pancakes.
Phoebe's Downtown
Popular breakfast and lunch menu with great diner food.
Grocery / Local Market
Foxtrot
Cute market, restaurant, bar, coffee shop, work spot - can get crowded during 'work' hours
Super close convenient store with a walk-in beer fridge, wine, and other basics. Very kind owner and employees.
10 locals recommend
1st Food Mart
1410 S 1st StSuper close convenient store with a walk-in beer fridge, wine, and other basics. Very kind owner and employees.
Tiny Grocer - Opening March 8th @ 8 am
1718 S Congress Ave