Eddie’s guidebook
Favorite Neighborhood Spots
These are some of my favorite spots, whether for a cup of coffee, a drink, or a bite to eat that is walking distance from the condo
One of my favorite spots... Great coffee and food along with excellent service to go with a laid back vibe. The chicken biscuit sandwich, burger, and yogurt/granola are delish. If you have a sweet tooth, try their donut. It's $4 but totally worth it.
85 locals recommend
Better Half Coffee & Cocktails
406 Walsh StOne of my favorite spots... Great coffee and food along with excellent service to go with a laid back vibe. The chicken biscuit sandwich, burger, and yogurt/granola are delish. If you have a sweet tooth, try their donut. It's $4 but totally worth it.
Go just a few streets off the downtown grid and you’ll get a little escape at Zocalo Café in Clarksville. It’s bright and cheerful inside, and the plant-covered patio is a great spot for a casual lunch or dinner. The Mexican menu has a lot of options (including some healthier things), so you can choose your own adventure depending on how full you want to be at the end of the meal.
106 locals recommend
Zocalo Cafe
1110 W Lynn StGo just a few streets off the downtown grid and you’ll get a little escape at Zocalo Café in Clarksville. It’s bright and cheerful inside, and the plant-covered patio is a great spot for a casual lunch or dinner. The Mexican menu has a lot of options (including some healthier things), so you can choose your own adventure depending on how full you want to be at the end of the meal.
Great brunch spot but plan for a wait. It's a popular place for good reason.
176 locals recommend
Josephine House
1601 Waterston AveGreat brunch spot but plan for a wait. It's a popular place for good reason.
This Clarksville American, a “staple of late-night”, is always packed thanks to locally sourced traditional diner fare with a twist, including killer milkshakes, chicken & waffles, plus craft beers; the space is modern with vintage flair and the atmosphere is fun, if a tad loud, perhaps offsetting what some feel are long waits and high prices. Chicken and waffles and the hash are highly recommended.
238 locals recommend
24 Diner
600 N Lamar BlvdThis Clarksville American, a “staple of late-night”, is always packed thanks to locally sourced traditional diner fare with a twist, including killer milkshakes, chicken & waffles, plus craft beers; the space is modern with vintage flair and the atmosphere is fun, if a tad loud, perhaps offsetting what some feel are long waits and high prices. Chicken and waffles and the hash are highly recommended.
Great local sports bar serving the finest in southern cuisine; boudin, fried catfish, and crawfish.
41 locals recommend
Shoal Creek Saloon
909 N Lamar BlvdGreat local sports bar serving the finest in southern cuisine; boudin, fried catfish, and crawfish.
An authentic Austin original inspired by Johnny Cash. This Ultra hip dive bar right on the edge of downtown Austin is a great way to start or end the night. They have great cocktails and craft beers and the atmosphere cannot be compared. I'm not one for dive bars but this place shouldn't be passed up.
131 locals recommend
Mean-Eyed Cat
1621 W 5th StAn authentic Austin original inspired by Johnny Cash. This Ultra hip dive bar right on the edge of downtown Austin is a great way to start or end the night. They have great cocktails and craft beers and the atmosphere cannot be compared. I'm not one for dive bars but this place shouldn't be passed up.
Clark's is but a rocks throw from my place. It has some of the best seafood in Austin as well as a cool ambiance. It is, however a little pricey but well worth it to indulge. They also make a great burger that's half off during happy hour and $5 martinis (3-6pm Mon-Fri).
246 locals recommend
Clark's Oyster Bar
1200 W 6th StClark's is but a rocks throw from my place. It has some of the best seafood in Austin as well as a cool ambiance. It is, however a little pricey but well worth it to indulge. They also make a great burger that's half off during happy hour and $5 martinis (3-6pm Mon-Fri).
Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar BlvdA local pizza establishment and my personal favorite. Although there are a few brick and mortar spots around town, they have a food trailer about a half mile east on west 6th.
372 locals recommend
Via 313 Pizza
10106 W 6th StA local pizza establishment and my personal favorite. Although there are a few brick and mortar spots around town, they have a food trailer about a half mile east on west 6th.
Bar Peached
1315 W 6th StFood
These are some of my favorite restaurants/food trailers in no particular order..
Loro
2115 S Lamar BlvdUchi
801 S Lamar BlvdPerla's
1400 S Congress AveHopdoddy Burger Bar
1400 S Congress AveStiles Switch BBQ
6610 N Lamar BlvdTerry Black's Barbecue
1003 Barton Springs RdMaudie's Cafe
2608 W 7th StPatrizi's
2307 Manor RdFonda San Miguel Restaurant
2330 W N Loop BlvdVia 313 Pizza
10106 W 6th StRed Ash
303 Colorado StEast Side King
2310 S Lamar BlvdPinthouse Pizza
4236 S Lamar BlvdBlenders and Bowls
206 E 4th St
Odd Duck
1201 S Lamar BlvdSour Duck Market
1814 E Martin Luther King Jr BlvdDai Due Taqueria
111 Congress Ave
El Chile Cafe y Cantina
1900 Manor RdMatt's El Rancho
2613 S Lamar BlvdFixe Southern House
500 W 5th Stcoffee
Better Half Coffee & Cocktails
406 Walsh StHoundstooth Coffee
4200 N Lamar BlvdMerit Coffee
1105 S Lamar BlvdEpoch Coffee - Park Tower
111 Sandra Muraida WayAlta's Cafe
74 Trinity StreetPatika
2159 S Lamar BlvdMozart's Coffee Roasters
3825 Lake Austin BlvdA good friend of mine started what is now one of the most popular bars in Austin that's gained national recognition. They also have a mezcal bar up stairs.
One of the best old fashions in town.
561 locals recommend
Whisler's
1816 E 6th StA good friend of mine started what is now one of the most popular bars in Austin that's gained national recognition. They also have a mezcal bar up stairs.
One of the best old fashions in town.
Things to do.
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrSight Seeing
Texas Senate
1200 Congress AveMusic Venues
The Continental Gallery
1313 S Congress AveStubb's Bar-B-Q
801 Red River StSkylark Lounge
2039 Airport BlvdBroken Spoke
3201 S Lamar BlvdDonn's Depot
1600 W 5th StAustin 360 Amphitheater
9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd