Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Panera Bread
2805 Bee Cave RdWalking distance for coffee, pastries, salads, soups & sandwiches
This is a neighborhood favorite serving interior and Tex-Mex dishes. It's open Tuesday - Saturday with lunch and dinner hours. There is live music 1-2 nights per week.
15 locals recommend
Las Palomas Restaurant & Bar
3201 Bee Cave RdThis is a neighborhood favorite serving interior and Tex-Mex dishes. It's open Tuesday - Saturday with lunch and dinner hours. There is live music 1-2 nights per week.
Local favorite for great sandwiches made to order. I keep their phone number in my phone to call ahead for take out.
124 locals recommend
ThunderCloud Subs
2308 Lake Austin BlvdLocal favorite for great sandwiches made to order. I keep their phone number in my phone to call ahead for take out.
Tacodeli is a small, popular spot to get good Tex-Mex food. There are a few tables, but take out is the mainstay.
203 locals recommend
Tacodeli
1500 Spyglass DrTacodeli is a small, popular spot to get good Tex-Mex food. There are a few tables, but take out is the mainstay.
This is my favorite breakfast taco place. I also buy ham and baked potato casserole here for my holiday dinners. The menu also includes sandwiches, a hearty hambone soup and more.
18 locals recommend
Texas Honey Ham Company
3736 Bee Cave RdThis is my favorite breakfast taco place. I also buy ham and baked potato casserole here for my holiday dinners. The menu also includes sandwiches, a hearty hambone soup and more.
Jason's Deli
1000 E 41st StCasual dining nearby for Jason's Deli fans
Starbucks
7015 US-290If you like Starbucks, this is the closest location.
Bombay Grill Indian Restaurant
3201 Bee Cave RdNearby Indian food restaurant with a daily lunch buffet.
Hula Hut
3825 Lake Austin BlvdGreat setting on Lake Austin
Magnolia Cafe
1920 S Congress AveEclectic menu, very Austin casual, close to the Hike & Bike Trail
Great outdoor seating, excellent salads & sandwiches, etc One of several fun eating establishments along Barton Springs Road.
171 locals recommend
Shady Grove
1624 Barton Springs RdGreat outdoor seating, excellent salads & sandwiches, etc One of several fun eating establishments along Barton Springs Road.
Everything Else
We've been getting our car repairs done here for almost 20 years, so if you have a car and need help, try these guys!
18 locals recommend
Shell
1901 E Martin Luther King Jr BlvdWe've been getting our car repairs done here for almost 20 years, so if you have a car and need help, try these guys!
Great nail salon co-owned by a family member! Check out their website for details of services and merchandise.
Embellish Nails & Boutique
3663 Bee Cave RdGreat nail salon co-owned by a family member! Check out their website for details of services and merchandise.
Lions Municipal Public Golf Course
2901 Enfield RdNearby 18 hole municipal golf course
Shopping
Barton Creek Mall has the stores, large and small, that you might want to shop. There is also a great Farmers' Market on Saturday mornings in the parking lot with a great view of downtown Austin.
Nordstrom Barton Creek Square
2901 S Capital of Texas HwyBarton Creek Mall has the stores, large and small, that you might want to shop. There is also a great Farmers' Market on Saturday mornings in the parking lot with a great view of downtown Austin.
I love this place. This is a hardware / housewares store with amazingly cool stuff.
15 locals recommend
Breed & Company
718 W 29th StI love this place. This is a hardware / housewares store with amazingly cool stuff.
FedEx Office Print & Ship Center
3300 Bee Cave RdConvenient / helpful staff
Twin Liquors
4001 S Lamar BlvdLarge selection of wine, beer and spirits
BookPeople
603 N Lamar BlvdBookpeople is an independent bookstore with a real Austin flair.
Sightseeing
There is lots to do in Zilker Park: miniature train, Austin Botanical Garden, a playscape, the iconic Barton Springs pool, and access to the Hike and Bike trail that follows Lady Bird Lake.
1533 locals recommend
Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs RdThere is lots to do in Zilker Park: miniature train, Austin Botanical Garden, a playscape, the iconic Barton Springs pool, and access to the Hike and Bike trail that follows Lady Bird Lake.
Essentials
Randalls
2025 W Ben White BlvdClosest full-sized grocery store with an in-store Starbucks
This is the Whole Foods "mother ship" and can be designated both a grocery store and a sightseeing destination.
1332 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar BlvdThis is the Whole Foods "mother ship" and can be designated both a grocery store and a sightseeing destination.
This little market is very near, just across Loop1 and down Spyglass for a quick stop to pick up snacks, beer, good wine & other beverages, as well as convenience store items you might need.
18 locals recommend
Barton Food Mart
1500 Spyglass DriveThis little market is very near, just across Loop1 and down Spyglass for a quick stop to pick up snacks, beer, good wine & other beverages, as well as convenience store items you might need.
Arts & Culture
Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum
605 Azie Morton RdThis is a beautiful and peaceful garden.