Reena’s Austin guidebook
Food scene
Sa-Tén
916 Springdale RdDelicious snacks, coffee, and matcha! Outdoor patio
Flitch Coffee
641 Tillery StGreat outdoor space to enjoy some coffee
Drive through spot for chicken sandwiches. My favorite is the Cowboy- it's spicy!
30 locals recommend
Flyrite Chicken Sandwiches
2129 E 7th StDrive through spot for chicken sandwiches. My favorite is the Cowboy- it's spicy!
Ramen Tatsu-Ya
1234 S Lamar BlvdDelicious ramen, nice atmosphere too
Sweet Chive
2515 E Cesar Chavez StGreat Asian cuisine, I love the lu rou fan and potstickers
Kemuri Tatsu-Ya
2713 E 2nd StAwesome spot for a date night
Kinda Tropical
3501 E 7th StFun outdoor bar with fun cocktails and snacks
Jacoby's Restaurant & Mercantile
3235 E Cesar Chavez StSouthern food with a twist
JuiceLand
1625 Barton Springs RdCult-classic fresh juices and smoothies that Austinites love
Detroit-style pizza, great atmosphere with indoor and outdoor seating
372 locals recommend
Via 313 Pizza
10106 W 6th StDetroit-style pizza, great atmosphere with indoor and outdoor seating
Cool mezcal bar with tons of outdoor seating. They have normal drinks too!
561 locals recommend
Whisler's
1816 E 6th StCool mezcal bar with tons of outdoor seating. They have normal drinks too!
JINYA Ramen Bar
3210 Esperanza CrossingDelicious ramen right by Gong Cha, an awesome boba place
Culinary Dropout
11721 Rock Rose AveGreat vibe for groups or a date
Hank's Austin
5811 Berkman DrAwesome brunch with a cute vibe
Make a reservation or be prepared to wait a while on weekends!
214 locals recommend
Snooze an AM Eatery
1700 S Lamar BlvdMake a reservation or be prepared to wait a while on weekends!
Kerbey Lane Cafe - Mueller
2200 Aldrich StSuch a treat for brunch! Try the pancakes
Titaya's Thai Cuisine
5501 N Lamar BlvdMy favorite Thai place in Austin
Picnik
4801 Burnet RdGreat brunch for vegetarians and vegans
Old Thousand
1000 E 11th StGet plates to share with a group! Try everything
This is their coolest location, but they have other locations around Austin! My favorite is the Trailer Park taco
1075 locals recommend
Torchy's Tacos
2809 S 1st StThis is their coolest location, but they have other locations around Austin! My favorite is the Trailer Park taco
Taco Joint
2809 San Jacinto BlvdGenerously sized tacos close to UT Austin campus
Healthy tacos made with fresh ingredients. The Doña salsa is super spicy but so delicious
247 locals recommend
Tacodeli
4200 N Lamar BlvdHealthy tacos made with fresh ingredients. The Doña salsa is super spicy but so delicious
dipdipdip Tatsu-Ya
7301 Burnet RdReally cool spot for a date
Tumble22
7211 Burnet RdSo good, come hungry!
Food isn't that great, but the view is 100% worth it. It will get hot in the sun so arrive close to sunset
506 locals recommend
The Oasis On Lake Travis
6550 Comanche TrailFood isn't that great, but the view is 100% worth it. It will get hot in the sun so arrive close to sunset
Hula Hut
3825 Lake Austin BlvdGreat for families! Awesome view of the lake
Mozart's Coffee Roasters
3825 Lake Austin BlvdGreat views of the lake, delicious coffee
Tiny Boxwoods Austin
1503 W 35th StDelicious brunch, save room for dessert!
Lick Honest Ice Creams
1100 S Lamar BlvdChurro Co.
1906 S 1st StWorth the wait
Dolce Neve Gelato
1713 S 1st StThe perfect treat on a hot day
Attached to Central Park, which has a nice walking trail. Get a coffee from the Central Market Cafe and walk around or grab some food from the cafe and have a picnic on the patio
765 locals recommend
Central Market
4477 S Lamar BlvdAttached to Central Park, which has a nice walking trail. Get a coffee from the Central Market Cafe and walk around or grab some food from the cafe and have a picnic on the patio
Xian Sushi and Noodle
1801 E 51st StDelicious noodles
Great food and great movies! Lots of locations in Austin
770 locals recommend
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar
1120 S Lamar BlvdGreat food and great movies! Lots of locations in Austin
Güero's Taco Bar
1412 S Congress AveGreat food on historic SoCo
Neighborhoods
East 6th Street
East 6th StreetFun laidback vibe with quirky bars
An absolute must for first time visitors to Austin! So much fun to be had with a great group of friends
137 locals recommend
Sixth Street Historic District
An absolute must for first time visitors to Austin! So much fun to be had with a great group of friends
The Domain has great nightlife! My favorite is 77 Degrees Rooftop Bar. It's attached to the Rose Room which is one of the only true clubs in Austin if you want to really dance
23 locals recommend
Rock Rose Avenue
Rock Rose AvenueThe Domain has great nightlife! My favorite is 77 Degrees Rooftop Bar. It's attached to the Rose Room which is one of the only true clubs in Austin if you want to really dance
Zilker
Huge outdoor space- have a picnic, play frisbee, or just hang out
Sightseeing
Lady Bird Lake
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike TrailNice walking trail to people watch
The Domain
11410 Century Oaks TerraceThe best shopping in Austin, be prepared to walk a lot outdoors
Mueller Farmers' Market
2006 Philomena StBeautiful walking trail with great restaurants nearby
The Blanton Museum of Art
200 East Martin Luther King Junior BoulevardLocated on UT Campus, beautiful works of art
Outdoor sculpture gallery, great for families or a wholesome date
98 locals recommend
The Contemporary Austin - Laguna Gloria
3809 W 35th StOutdoor sculpture gallery, great for families or a wholesome date
Mount Bonnell
Beautiful view!
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrCold water but so refreshing on a hot summer day!
The Driskill
217 Congress AveMayfield Park and Nature Preserve
3505 W 35th StPeacocks and beautiful scenery