Rachel's Guidebook
Food scene
Local and international cuisines
JuiceLand
7329 Burnet RoadSmoothies, juices, and vegan cuisines within walking distance
Tumble22
7211 Burnet RdFried chicken in walking distance
Famous spot in walking distance. Most recognizable for its feature spot in the film, Daze and Confused. Most people say ALRIGHT, ALRIGHT, ALRIGHT
43 locals recommend
Top Notch Hamburgers
7525 Burnet RdFamous spot in walking distance. Most recognizable for its feature spot in the film, Daze and Confused. Most people say ALRIGHT, ALRIGHT, ALRIGHT
Tacodeli
4200 N Lamar BlvdBreakfast to dinner in walking distance
Great sandwiches, salad, and pizza within a 10-minute walk
133 locals recommend
Little Deli & Pizzeria
7101 Woodrow AveGreat sandwiches, salad, and pizza within a 10-minute walk
Great cocktails and nice Mexican food at fair prices in walking distance
13 locals recommend
El Mercado Restaurant
1702 Lavaca StGreat cocktails and nice Mexican food at fair prices in walking distance
First Watch
2525 W Anderson LnGreat breakfast within a 2-minute drive
DeSano Pizzeria Napoletana
8000 Burnet RdGreat pizza within a 4-minute drive
Tatsumi Sushi
2700 West Anderson LaneHigh-quality Japanese cuisine in a 3-minute drive
Sazan Ramen
6929 Airport BoulevardGreat ramen place within a 7-minute drive.
Creative Asian fusion. Usually busy, make a reservation—a 5-minute drive.
90 locals recommend
The Peached Tortilla
5520 Burnet RdCreative Asian fusion. Usually busy, make a reservation—a 5-minute drive.
Picnik
4801 Burnet RdGood for brunch at weekends within a 5-minute drive
Authentic Chinese dumplings and noodle soup at fair prices within a 7-minute drive.
11 locals recommend
Julie's Noodles
8557 Research BlvdAuthentic Chinese dumplings and noodle soup at fair prices within a 7-minute drive.
Closed on Monday. Open 10:30-2 pm, always wait for hours, brisket is the best. You can order online. A 15-18 minute drive
919 locals recommend
Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th StClosed on Monday. Open 10:30-2 pm, always wait for hours, brisket is the best. You can order online. A 15-18 minute drive
Great texas BBQ, worth a long wait, you can order online, within a 20-minute drive
372 locals recommend
Terry Black's Barbecue
1003 Barton Springs RdGreat texas BBQ, worth a long wait, you can order online, within a 20-minute drive
Expensive Mexico restaurant in downtown within a 15-minute drive, need a reservation
65 locals recommend
ATX Cocina
110 San Antonio StExpensive Mexico restaurant in downtown within a 15-minute drive, need a reservation
Cool vibes and an interesting menu. Good cocktails and desert . Expensive but worth checking out. an 11-minute drive
12 locals recommend
Lutie’s Garden Restaurant
4100 Red River StreetCool vibes and an interesting menu. Good cocktails and desert . Expensive but worth checking out. an 11-minute drive
Foodie hot spot serving a fixed-price menu with seasonal American small plates & a deep beer list. 0.6 miles, a 3-minute drive.
153 locals recommend
Barley Swine
6555 Burnet RdFoodie hot spot serving a fixed-price menu with seasonal American small plates & a deep beer list. 0.6 miles, a 3-minute drive.
Handcrafted Neapolitan pies with artisanal ingredients join huge selections of beer & wine in a cool space. 0.6 miles and a 3-minute drive.
70 locals recommend
Bufalina Due
6555 Burnet RdHandcrafted Neapolitan pies with artisanal ingredients join huge selections of beer & wine in a cool space. 0.6 miles and a 3-minute drive.
Food is not greasy. Good spot for brunch. Portions are hearty.
3.4 miles and a 9-minute drive.
26 locals recommend
Lupe Tortilla
10515 N Mopac ExpyFood is not greasy. Good spot for brunch. Portions are hearty.
3.4 miles and a 9-minute drive.
Stiles Switch BBQ & local craft beer, set in the historic art deco 1950s Violet Crown Shopping Center on N. Lamar, is designed to host a nostalgic atmosphere that takes you back to the old Austin neighborhood-style eatery which combines exceptional Texas BBQ, great atmosphere, and cold Texas craft brews.
FUN FACT: The Violet Crown Shopping Center, one of the “oldest” shopping centers in central Austin, was also the film production hub for the late 1990s film “Dazed and Confused” starring Matthew McConaughey. The Stiles Switch BBQ lease space is the famed “Emporium” pool hall filmed in the movie.
1.5 miles. a 5-minute drive
126 locals recommend
Stiles Switch BBQ
6610 N Lamar BlvdStiles Switch BBQ & local craft beer, set in the historic art deco 1950s Violet Crown Shopping Center on N. Lamar, is designed to host a nostalgic atmosphere that takes you back to the old Austin neighborhood-style eatery which combines exceptional Texas BBQ, great atmosphere, and cold Texas craft brews.
FUN FACT: The Violet Crown Shopping Center, one of the “oldest” shopping centers in central Austin, was also the film production hub for the late 1990s film “Dazed and Confused” starring Matthew McConaughey. The Stiles Switch BBQ lease space is the famed “Emporium” pool hall filmed in the movie.
1.5 miles. a 5-minute drive
I am not in sweet/ice cream/dessert, but my husband likes this place next to Bufalina. 0.6 miles and a 3-minute drive.
270 locals recommend
Lick Honest Ice Creams
1100 S Lamar BlvdI am not in sweet/ice cream/dessert, but my husband likes this place next to Bufalina. 0.6 miles and a 3-minute drive.
Upscale sushi & small plates in a farmhouse-chic space.
3.2 miles and an 8-minute drive.
309 locals recommend
Uchiko
4200 N Lamar BlvdUpscale sushi & small plates in a farmhouse-chic space.
3.2 miles and an 8-minute drive.
Biscuit sandwiches such as the Queen Beak with a spicy breaded chicken, cayenne-black pepper honey, and a bacon-chipotle mayonaise, alongside fries, standalone biscuits, and drinks.
1.5 miles, 4-minute drive.
8 locals recommend
Bird Bird Biscuit
1401 West Koenig LaneBiscuit sandwiches such as the Queen Beak with a spicy breaded chicken, cayenne-black pepper honey, and a bacon-chipotle mayonaise, alongside fries, standalone biscuits, and drinks.
1.5 miles, 4-minute drive.
Bartlett's
2408 W Anderson Ln3-minute drive
Grear brunch place. Hampton / California style. It offers fresh, from-scratch food, a full espresso bar, creative cocktails, and chocolate chip cookies.
35 locals recommend
Tiny Boxwoods Austin
1503 W 35th StGrear brunch place. Hampton / California style. It offers fresh, from-scratch food, a full espresso bar, creative cocktails, and chocolate chip cookies.
Pecan Square Café serves simple, seasonal food inspired by our home in Austin. With a focus on market-driven ingredients and an evolving roster of dishes, the menu is straightforward but elevated. The beverage program delivers dynamic variations on classic cocktails with an approachable and sophisticated wine selection. Open for lunch, brunch, and dinner seven days a week. Service is easygoing, warm, and casually elegant.
Pecan Square Café
1200 West 6th StreetPecan Square Café serves simple, seasonal food inspired by our home in Austin. With a focus on market-driven ingredients and an evolving roster of dishes, the menu is straightforward but elevated. The beverage program delivers dynamic variations on classic cocktails with an approachable and sophisticated wine selection. Open for lunch, brunch, and dinner seven days a week. Service is easygoing, warm, and casually elegant.
This restaurant cooks the best authentic Chinese food in Austin! Besides my favorite Peking duck, I also love Szechuan fare such as Mapo Tofu, twice cooked Pork Belly, so yummy. Only 5 minutes away from our house.
Bamboo House Austin
This restaurant cooks the best authentic Chinese food in Austin! Besides my favorite Peking duck, I also love Szechuan fare such as Mapo Tofu, twice cooked Pork Belly, so yummy. Only 5 minutes away from our house.
Sophisticated takes on traditional Mexican cuisine served in a colorful, hacienda-style space.
5- minute's drive between the restaurant and the home.
162 locals recommend
Fonda San Miguel Restaurant
2330 W N Loop BlvdSophisticated takes on traditional Mexican cuisine served in a colorful, hacienda-style space.
5- minute's drive between the restaurant and the home.
Authentic Korean grandma's BBQ restaurant since 1988. They cook and serve with their kind heart and unconditional love. A 3-minute drive.
19 locals recommend
Korea House Restaurant
2700 W Anderson LnAuthentic Korean grandma's BBQ restaurant since 1988. They cook and serve with their kind heart and unconditional love. A 3-minute drive.
Coffee and Wine
My all-day favorite chill place from morning coffee to evening happy hour with a small bite in our neighborhood by a joyful 3 to 5 minutes' walking
The Violet Crown Wine Bar & Coffee Shop
My all-day favorite chill place from morning coffee to evening happy hour with a small bite in our neighborhood by a joyful 3 to 5 minutes' walking
Brewery
Amazing beer and ppl and entertaining events within a 7-minute drive near the Domain.
87 locals recommend
Austin Beerworks
3001 Industrial TerraceAmazing beer and ppl and entertaining events within a 7-minute drive near the Domain.
Mall
The Domain
11410 Century Oaks TerraceA lot of nice shops and restaurants within a 12-minute drive, 4 miles
Wellness
Donation-based yoga studio, tons of classes, you don't need to be a member to join the class— 0.6 miles, a 3-minute drive.
93 locals recommend
Black Swan Yoga
403 Orchard StDonation-based yoga studio, tons of classes, you don't need to be a member to join the class— 0.6 miles, a 3-minute drive.
Art & Culture
It's at UT. Artworks from Ancient Greek pottery to contemporary American and Latin American art. Thursday free admissions. A 15-minute drive.
644 locals recommend
The Blanton Museum of Art
200 East Martin Luther King Junior BoulevardIt's at UT. Artworks from Ancient Greek pottery to contemporary American and Latin American art. Thursday free admissions. A 15-minute drive.
Traditional and contemporary Mexican, Latino, and Latin American art and culture. Sunday 12-5 pm free admissions. A 15-minute drive.
83 locals recommend
Mexic-Arte Museum
419 Congress AvenueTraditional and contemporary Mexican, Latino, and Latin American art and culture. Sunday 12-5 pm free admissions. A 15-minute drive.
It is located on the grounds of the University of Texas at Austin. The LBJ Library houses 45 million pages of historical documents, including the papers of President Johnson and those of his close associates and others.
4.3 miles, a 15-mint drive.
240 locals recommend
LBJ Presidential Library
2313 Red River StIt is located on the grounds of the University of Texas at Austin. The LBJ Library houses 45 million pages of historical documents, including the papers of President Johnson and those of his close associates and others.
4.3 miles, a 15-mint drive.
The UMLAUF is devoted to the work of Charles Umlauf (American, 1910-1994). Over 50 sculptures are in a peaceful 6-acre garden near Barton Springs.
6 miles, a 15-minute drive
235 locals recommend
Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum
605 Azie Morton RdThe UMLAUF is devoted to the work of Charles Umlauf (American, 1910-1994). Over 50 sculptures are in a peaceful 6-acre garden near Barton Springs.
6 miles, a 15-minute drive
Neighborhoods
Our neighborhood Crestview, one of the best neighborhoods in Austin, is located in north-central Austin. It is a friendly, quiet but vibrant, charming, and safe neighborhood.
It offers an urban, suburban mix feel. There are a lot of grocery stores, bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. A+ nightlife! Free and easy parking.
A lot of young families are here. Great school district. Super convenient to go anywhere for parties, musical festivals, sports events, shopping, business visits, friends & family visits, airport, etc.
Note: the above Neighborhood images are from: Chris Chappell, who generously donated digital images of creative neighborhood paintings for the website: crestviewna.com
Crestview
Our neighborhood Crestview, one of the best neighborhoods in Austin, is located in north-central Austin. It is a friendly, quiet but vibrant, charming, and safe neighborhood.
It offers an urban, suburban mix feel. There are a lot of grocery stores, bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. A+ nightlife! Free and easy parking.
A lot of young families are here. Great school district. Super convenient to go anywhere for parties, musical festivals, sports events, shopping, business visits, friends & family visits, airport, etc.
Note: the above Neighborhood images are from: Chris Chappell, who generously donated digital images of creative neighborhood paintings for the website: crestviewna.com