Our Guide to ATX
Walkable
A great breakfast or lunch with homemade pastries, quiche, soup and sandwiches. Their sweets are not to be missed! If you happen to be celebrating a special event, you can order a cake 24 to 48 hours in advance. They are some of the best in Austin.
107 locals recommend
Upper Crust Bakery
4508 Burnet RdA great breakfast or lunch with homemade pastries, quiche, soup and sandwiches. Their sweets are not to be missed! If you happen to be celebrating a special event, you can order a cake 24 to 48 hours in advance. They are some of the best in Austin.
Some of the best sushi in Austin and it's only a 2 minute walk. Reservations are suggested although since it's so close you can always take your chances. It's a splurge but worth it. They also have a fabulous happy hour - which is kid friendly!
309 locals recommend
Uchiko
4200 N Lamar BlvdSome of the best sushi in Austin and it's only a 2 minute walk. Reservations are suggested although since it's so close you can always take your chances. It's a splurge but worth it. They also have a fabulous happy hour - which is kid friendly!
Basketball and tennis courts. A public pool that's opened from June - Aug. Several playground structures for kids.
39 locals recommend
Ramsey Neighborhood Park
4301 Rosedale AveBasketball and tennis courts. A public pool that's opened from June - Aug. Several playground structures for kids.
Houndstooth Coffee
4200 N Lamar BlvdDelicious local coffee. An Austin favorite.
Tacodeli
4200 N Lamar BlvdDid someone say breakfast tacos? Yes, please! A must.
H-E-B’s Central Market is known as one of Austin’s favorite grocery outlets, and for good reason. Yes Central Market has an great selection of groccery, prepared food, cheeses and wines. They also offer a great playground, cafe and of course our town’s favorite consumable – live music for free.
765 locals recommend
Central Market
4477 S Lamar BlvdH-E-B’s Central Market is known as one of Austin’s favorite grocery outlets, and for good reason. Yes Central Market has an great selection of groccery, prepared food, cheeses and wines. They also offer a great playground, cafe and of course our town’s favorite consumable – live music for free.
The perfect Austin happy hour. Indoor and outdoor seating. Buy a growler and fill it up!
131 locals recommend
Draught House Pub & Brewery
4112 Medical PkwyThe perfect Austin happy hour. Indoor and outdoor seating. Buy a growler and fill it up!
Food scene
If there's one thing we know coming from New York, it's pizza. This is the best that we've tried in town. Quirky decor inside with unreserved seating outside plus a kids play area. Seven minute drive from the guesthouse.
791 locals recommend
Home Slice Pizza
1415 S Congress AveIf there's one thing we know coming from New York, it's pizza. This is the best that we've tried in town. Quirky decor inside with unreserved seating outside plus a kids play area. Seven minute drive from the guesthouse.
Fried and True Food Truck
1308 E 6th StAmazing Mexican food with outstanding housemade masa.
Pinthouse Pizza
4729 Burnet RdGood pizza. Great beer!
What’s better than a local cheese shop?! Fantastic selection and tons of fun pairing classes.
91 locals recommend
Antonelli's Cheese Shop
4220 Duval StWhat’s better than a local cheese shop?! Fantastic selection and tons of fun pairing classes.
Fun outdoor spot in South Austin to grab a cup of coffee. Kid and dog friendly!
205 locals recommend
Cosmic Coffee + Beer Garden
121 Pickle RdFun outdoor spot in South Austin to grab a cup of coffee. Kid and dog friendly!
There are a ton of great BBQ places. This is one has great meat and the best sides in town.
99 locals recommend
Black's Barbecue Austin
3110 Guadalupe StThere are a ton of great BBQ places. This is one has great meat and the best sides in town.
Delicious Asian comfort food, with a southern twist. Every dish is delicious!
90 locals recommend
The Peached Tortilla
5520 Burnet RdDelicious Asian comfort food, with a southern twist. Every dish is delicious!
One of our favorite spots in ATX. If you are a meat eater, the duck tacos are amazing!
78 locals recommend
Nixta Taqueria
2512 E 12th StOne of our favorite spots in ATX. If you are a meat eater, the duck tacos are amazing!
Loro
2115 S Lamar BlvdA MUST-GO. Asian and BBQ in a uniquely Austin setting.
Sightseeing
One of our favorite places to spend an hour or two.
98 locals recommend
The Contemporary Austin - Laguna Gloria
3809 W 35th StOne of our favorite places to spend an hour or two.
Super easy kayak and SUP rentals on Lady Bird. 10 minute drive from here
148 locals recommend
Rowing Dock
2418 Stratford DrSuper easy kayak and SUP rentals on Lady Bird. 10 minute drive from here