Guidebook for Austin

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Guidebook for Austin

Drinks & Nightlife

Inviting joint that boasts creative cocktails, pool tables, an eclectic jukebox + cool outdoor patio.
83 locals recommend
Crow Bar
3116 S Congress Ave
83 locals recommend
Inviting joint that boasts creative cocktails, pool tables, an eclectic jukebox + cool outdoor patio.

Food Scene

Fantastic Vietnamese fare; delicious noodle bowls, bahn mi, spring rolls + chrysanthemum tea
16 locals recommend
Lulu B's
3632 South Congress Avenue
16 locals recommend
Fantastic Vietnamese fare; delicious noodle bowls, bahn mi, spring rolls + chrysanthemum tea
Famous local ice cream shop with several locations; creative flavors and sundae options
397 locals recommend
Amys Ice Creams
1301 S Congress Ave
397 locals recommend
Famous local ice cream shop with several locations; creative flavors and sundae options
Multiple locations, trailers + trucks; best juice in town, hands down
519 locals recommend
JuiceLand
1625 Barton Springs Rd
519 locals recommend
Multiple locations, trailers + trucks; best juice in town, hands down
Creative juice concoctions + original food items to go; super fresh and always filling
17 locals recommend
Daily Juice Cafe
205 W 3rd St
17 locals recommend
Creative juice concoctions + original food items to go; super fresh and always filling
Best gelato in the city; unique flavors + fantastic espresso
120 locals recommend
Dolce Neve Gelato
1713 S 1st St
120 locals recommend
Best gelato in the city; unique flavors + fantastic espresso
New owner custom roasts his own beans for some of the best espresso in Austin; excellent, homestyle sandwiches
6 locals recommend
Sage Cafe
2810 South Congress Avenue
6 locals recommend
New owner custom roasts his own beans for some of the best espresso in Austin; excellent, homestyle sandwiches
Fantastic vietnamese fare + bubble tea in a quaint retail space
Banh Mi
1007 S Congress Ave
Fantastic vietnamese fare + bubble tea in a quaint retail space
If you're ever in Giddings, or just driving through, you must have a fresh, fried-egg sandwich with organic greens...and don't forget to try the macchiato!
290 Grind
173 E Austin St
If you're ever in Giddings, or just driving through, you must have a fresh, fried-egg sandwich with organic greens...and don't forget to try the macchiato!
Great little neighborhood spot with unique cuisine and homemade ice cream; the very definition of local
189 locals recommend
Thai Fresh
909 W Mary St
189 locals recommend
Great little neighborhood spot with unique cuisine and homemade ice cream; the very definition of local
Vegetarian hotspot with the best BLT on the planet; try the London Fog and the blueberry cornbread
565 locals recommend
Bouldin Creek Cafe
1900 S 1st St
565 locals recommend
Vegetarian hotspot with the best BLT on the planet; try the London Fog and the blueberry cornbread
These are everywhere in Austin, and soon you'll know why; try the Democrat and the Trailer Park with some fresh guac + chips
275 locals recommend
Torchy's Tacos
1311 South 1st Street
275 locals recommend
These are everywhere in Austin, and soon you'll know why; try the Democrat and the Trailer Park with some fresh guac + chips
French-Vietnamese fusion make for a unique, flavorful experience; get there early...this one really fills up
426 locals recommend
Elizabeth Street Cafe
1501 S 1st St
426 locals recommend
French-Vietnamese fusion make for a unique, flavorful experience; get there early...this one really fills up
Multiple locations, evening hours, and the freshest soups you'll ever taste; unique recipes + food mixology make this one of Austin's mainstays
133 locals recommend
Soup Peddler Real Food & Juice Bar
501 W Mary St
133 locals recommend
Multiple locations, evening hours, and the freshest soups you'll ever taste; unique recipes + food mixology make this one of Austin's mainstays
Fantastic espresso and breakfast tacos; some folks even get married at this welcoming, east-side hotspot
250 locals recommend
Cherrywood Coffeehouse
1400 E 38th 1/2 St
250 locals recommend
Fantastic espresso and breakfast tacos; some folks even get married at this welcoming, east-side hotspot
Go for the drinks, stay for the food; nothing here disappoints
82 locals recommend
Second Bar + Kitchen
200 Congress Ave
82 locals recommend
Go for the drinks, stay for the food; nothing here disappoints
Tucked away on the east side, this indoor-outdoor gem serves killer cocktails and unique dishes all the way
297 locals recommend
Contigo
2027 Anchor Ln
297 locals recommend
Tucked away on the east side, this indoor-outdoor gem serves killer cocktails and unique dishes all the way
Super-eclectic small bites in glorious fashion; you simply must try everything on the menu
374 locals recommend
Odd Duck
1201 S Lamar Blvd
374 locals recommend
Super-eclectic small bites in glorious fashion; you simply must try everything on the menu
You have never had ice cream like Lick; unique, small batch flavors so delicious you'll want to sample them all
270 locals recommend
Lick Honest Ice Creams
1100 S Lamar Blvd
270 locals recommend
You have never had ice cream like Lick; unique, small batch flavors so delicious you'll want to sample them all
Fresh, handmade, and just plain good; try the broccoli cheese soup with any sub
124 locals recommend
ThunderCloud Subs
2308 Lake Austin Blvd
124 locals recommend
Fresh, handmade, and just plain good; try the broccoli cheese soup with any sub
Skip that line around the building and seat yourself at the bar; awesome service, delicious beer flights, and the best damn craft burgers around
780 locals recommend
Hopdoddy Burger Bar
1400 S Congress Ave
780 locals recommend
Skip that line around the building and seat yourself at the bar; awesome service, delicious beer flights, and the best damn craft burgers around
thin crust + sliced meatballs + parmesan crisps = can't stop eating
372 locals recommend
Via 313 Pizza
10106 W 6th St
372 locals recommend
thin crust + sliced meatballs + parmesan crisps = can't stop eating
Lobster sandwich + some other amazing stuff
44 locals recommend
épicerie café & grocery
2307 Hancock Dr
44 locals recommend
Lobster sandwich + some other amazing stuff
Local, fresh, delicious, unique, and packed to the gills with incredible selection
7 locals recommend
Fork & Taco
4801 Burnet Road
7 locals recommend
Local, fresh, delicious, unique, and packed to the gills with incredible selection
Casual, inviting, and 'licious...everything a coffee shop should be
60 locals recommend
Monkey Nest Coffee
5353 Burnet Rd
60 locals recommend
Casual, inviting, and 'licious...everything a coffee shop should be
The best hangout for North Loop tech geeks and bike nerds alike
99 locals recommend
Flightpath Coffeehouse
5011 Duval St
99 locals recommend
The best hangout for North Loop tech geeks and bike nerds alike

Shopping

Great secondhand shop touting name brands to vintage pieces at super low prices
12 locals recommend
Uptown Cheapskate Austin
3005 S Lamar Blvd
12 locals recommend
Great secondhand shop touting name brands to vintage pieces at super low prices
The most upscale consignment you'll find in the city; extremely unique pieces and awesome designer deals
19 locals recommend
Moss Designer Consignment
705 S Lamar Blvd
19 locals recommend
The most upscale consignment you'll find in the city; extremely unique pieces and awesome designer deals
Eclectic, well-preserved farmhouse antiques with an edge; fantastic prices and super friendly owners
ROAM
503 W Mary St
Eclectic, well-preserved farmhouse antiques with an edge; fantastic prices and super friendly owners
Ask for Kay Leigh, their onsite esthetician; she's absolutely the best in the city
Beauty Store Salon & Spa
3300 Bee Cave Rd
Ask for Kay Leigh, their onsite esthetician; she's absolutely the best in the city
Two stories of paper-sniffing, book-loving heaven with eclectic gift items, live reading events, and damn fine tamales + italian creme soda in the cafe
146 locals recommend
BookPeople
603 N Lamar Blvd
146 locals recommend
Two stories of paper-sniffing, book-loving heaven with eclectic gift items, live reading events, and damn fine tamales + italian creme soda in the cafe
Really, really great staff, great selection, great attitudes, and great bikes; the way they should all be
11 locals recommend
The Peddler Bicycle Shop - Hyde Park
5015 Duval St
11 locals recommend
Really, really great staff, great selection, great attitudes, and great bikes; the way they should all be

Everything Else

Super friendly staff with short-term, non-member day rates and unique gym equipment; try the mini climbing wall, infrared sauna, group classes, and beautiful yoga studios
29 locals recommend
Castle Hill Fitness Gym & Spa
1112 N Lamar Blvd
29 locals recommend
Super friendly staff with short-term, non-member day rates and unique gym equipment; try the mini climbing wall, infrared sauna, group classes, and beautiful yoga studios
Not just for ballerinas; adult drop-in classes for newbies to naturals, and absolutely the most versatile style offerings and quality instruction in Austin
22 locals recommend
Ballet Austin
501 W 3rd St
22 locals recommend
Not just for ballerinas; adult drop-in classes for newbies to naturals, and absolutely the most versatile style offerings and quality instruction in Austin
Whatever your hair + makeup needs, call Kendall at Mayhem; swear-to-god the best stylist in Austin, and she never breaks the bank!
Mayhem
4526 Burnet Rd
Whatever your hair + makeup needs, call Kendall at Mayhem; swear-to-god the best stylist in Austin, and she never breaks the bank!
The only SoCo gym that offers aerial hoop classes + a low key workout space
9 locals recommend
Ignite Fitnez
1005 E St Elmo Rd
9 locals recommend
The only SoCo gym that offers aerial hoop classes + a low key workout space
Located inside Ignite Fitnez, this private pilates studio offers lessons in Gyrotonic as well
Stillpoint Pilates
1109 S Congress Ave
Located inside Ignite Fitnez, this private pilates studio offers lessons in Gyrotonic as well
Beautiful studios, quality instruction, attached juice bar, and fantastic intro-deal make this a perfect downtown one-stop
30 locals recommend
Wanderlust Yoga Downtown
206 E 4th St
30 locals recommend
Beautiful studios, quality instruction, attached juice bar, and fantastic intro-deal make this a perfect downtown one-stop
Get out of your comfort zone and into the air; fun as hell, quality aerial instruction from the ground up
13 locals recommend
Sky Candy
1023 Springdale Road
13 locals recommend
Get out of your comfort zone and into the air; fun as hell, quality aerial instruction from the ground up

Essentials

They have everything here; seriously
1332 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar Blvd
1332 locals recommend
They have everything here; seriously