Guidebook for Austin
Essentials
H-E-B
5808 Burnet RdWalking distance with everything you need
Sandwiches, breakfast tacos, coffee and beer within 2 blocks!
45 locals recommend
RiverCity Market & Deli
2209 S Congress AveSandwiches, breakfast tacos, coffee and beer within 2 blocks!
FARM TO MARKET GROCERY
1718 S Congress AveSmall local deli/grocery with fresh produce
Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar BlvdWhole Foods HQ. Definitely worth a vist
Food Scene
The local preference over Homeslice. No wait, cheaper, and good draft beer
71 locals recommend
Southside Flying Pizza
2206 S Congress AveThe local preference over Homeslice. No wait, cheaper, and good draft beer
Whip in
1950 S I-35 Frontage RdGreat beer selection, Indian food with an Austin influence
Güero's Taco Bar
1412 S Congress AveGreat tex-mex and margaritas
Walking distance tex-mex known for their avocado margaritas and amazing mole sauce.
200 locals recommend
Curra's Grill
614 E Oltorf StWalking distance tex-mex known for their avocado margaritas and amazing mole sauce.
24 hour diner with anything you could want at any time of day. Do not miss!
478 locals recommend
Magnolia Cafe
1920 S Congress Ave24 hour diner with anything you could want at any time of day. Do not miss!
French press coffee with bagels, a taco truck, and great creek-side patio out back
115 locals recommend
Once Over Coffee Bar
2009 S 1st StFrench press coffee with bagels, a taco truck, and great creek-side patio out back
Vegetarian/vegan coffee shop/restaurant that is so delicious even meat-eaters will love it! Great for breakfast.
565 locals recommend
Bouldin Creek Cafe
1900 S 1st StVegetarian/vegan coffee shop/restaurant that is so delicious even meat-eaters will love it! Great for breakfast.
Torchy's Tacos
1311 South 1st StreetLocal food truck-turned-legend. Amazing queso
Jo's Coffee
1300 S Congress AveGreat outdoor coffee shop good for people watching.
P. Terry's Burger Stand
404 S Lamar BlvdDelicious, affordable and local.
Elizabeth Street Cafe
1501 S 1st StGreat banh mi and pho, also open for breakfast
Shopping
Tesoros Trading Company
1500 S Congress AveBeautiful earrings
New Bohemia
115 Airport BlvdFun stuff to be found!
Allens Boots
1522 S Congress AveLeave Austin dressed as a true Texan
Drinks & Nightlife
Great local brewery with pizza, salads, sandwiches
435 locals recommend
The Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co.
1305 W Oltorf StGreat local brewery with pizza, salads, sandwiches
Walking distance, great stopping place on the way from Blues On The Green
41 locals recommend
Barton Springs Saloon
424 S Lamar BlvdWalking distance, great stopping place on the way from Blues On The Green
Black Sheep Lodge
2108 S Lamar BlvdSports, booze & bar food
Austin Beerworks
3001 Industrial TerraceBest brewery in Austin. Worth the trek.
Everything Else
Amys Ice Creams
1301 S Congress AveLocal ice cream shop that offers all the fixin's
Texas Senate
1200 Congress AvePink granite only available in Texas