Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Great coffee, beer, pastries, and delicious food truck tacos.
It has all-season outdoor seating, gardens, and indoor space.
435 locals recommend
Radio Coffee & Beer
4204 Menchaca RdGreat coffee, beer, pastries, and delicious food truck tacos.
It has all-season outdoor seating, gardens, and indoor space.
The Whip-in used to be a convenient store, and is now a super cool beer and wine market, restaurant, and live music venue. The selection of beer and wine is on point, and the varied menu serves up sandwiches to Indian food. Bar seating, individual tables, and communal tables. This place is very interesting.
267 locals recommend
Whip in
1950 S I-35 Frontage RdThe Whip-in used to be a convenient store, and is now a super cool beer and wine market, restaurant, and live music venue. The selection of beer and wine is on point, and the varied menu serves up sandwiches to Indian food. Bar seating, individual tables, and communal tables. This place is very interesting.
Beer brewed on site and an awesome Thai food truck. Plenty of seating, indoor and out.
95 locals recommend
St Elmo Brewing Company
440 E St Elmo RdBeer brewed on site and an awesome Thai food truck. Plenty of seating, indoor and out.
This neighborhood favorite hosts a vibrant atmosphere with amazing contemporary Vietnamese food and great cocktails. The M-F 3-6pm happy hour is a well-kept secret with 1/2 off appetizers and Bánh mi sandwiches. By day enjoy delicious french pastries and sunny outdoor seating.
426 locals recommend
Elizabeth Street Cafe
1501 S 1st StThis neighborhood favorite hosts a vibrant atmosphere with amazing contemporary Vietnamese food and great cocktails. The M-F 3-6pm happy hour is a well-kept secret with 1/2 off appetizers and Bánh mi sandwiches. By day enjoy delicious french pastries and sunny outdoor seating.
Essentials
Wheatsville Food Co-Op
3101 Guadalupe StIconic Austin natural food market.
Central Market
4477 S Lamar BlvdFresh produce, meat, and seafood. This store inspires good meals.
Everything you need...Whole Foods is an Austin original, and this landmark location has just about everything when it comes to a healthy lifestyle. Eat at one of the numerous in-store cafes/bistros/food stalls, or pick up groceries, wine/beer, and prepared foods to go. Plenty of seating, inside and out. On-site parking.
1332 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar BlvdEverything you need...Whole Foods is an Austin original, and this landmark location has just about everything when it comes to a healthy lifestyle. Eat at one of the numerous in-store cafes/bistros/food stalls, or pick up groceries, wine/beer, and prepared foods to go. Plenty of seating, inside and out. On-site parking.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Continental Gallery
1313 S Congress AveThis is an Austin original for live music.
This comedy club is an Austin institution. The spot-on humor pokes fun at local issues and national politics. It's a real variety show that blends magic, comedy, and music.
153 locals recommend
Esther's Follies
525 E 6th StThis comedy club is an Austin institution. The spot-on humor pokes fun at local issues and national politics. It's a real variety show that blends magic, comedy, and music.
Sightseeing
In the summer months, go to the Congress Ave Bridge over Town Lake at dusk and watch the world's largest urban colony of bats take to the sky. The beauty of 1.5 million Mexican Freetail bats silhouetted against the darkening sky is breathtaking. Bring a blanket and a beverage (kept under wraps), and settle in for the show.
286 locals recommend
Congress Avenue Bridge
Congress AvenueIn the summer months, go to the Congress Ave Bridge over Town Lake at dusk and watch the world's largest urban colony of bats take to the sky. The beauty of 1.5 million Mexican Freetail bats silhouetted against the darkening sky is breathtaking. Bring a blanket and a beverage (kept under wraps), and settle in for the show.
Parks & Nature
One of the things that makes Austin great, the hike and bike trail around Town Lake offers the best of urban walks. Park in Zilker Park, at Auditorium Shores, or under the Mopac bridge on the south or north side of Town Lake, and walk along the lake shore. There are easy loops for running or walking (morning or evening s are the most tolerable during the hot months).
257 locals recommend
Ann And Roy Butler Hike And Bike Trail
One of the things that makes Austin great, the hike and bike trail around Town Lake offers the best of urban walks. Park in Zilker Park, at Auditorium Shores, or under the Mopac bridge on the south or north side of Town Lake, and walk along the lake shore. There are easy loops for running or walking (morning or evening s are the most tolerable during the hot months).
Practical wilderness in the heart of the city. During the rainy months, swimming holes can be full and amazing places to swim and relax. Please carry out all trash and recycling; bring your suit, beverages, and a towel. Check online for different points of entry.
235 locals recommend
Barton Creek Greenbelt Trailhead
Barton Creek Greenbelt TrailPractical wilderness in the heart of the city. During the rainy months, swimming holes can be full and amazing places to swim and relax. Please carry out all trash and recycling; bring your suit, beverages, and a towel. Check online for different points of entry.
Shopping
Feathers and Prototype Vintage Design are side by side cool shops. Feathers has killer vintage jeans along with a highly curated collection of other vintage fashions.
Lucy in Disguise with Diamonds is an iconic Austin costume shop; it's a tasty eyeful of astounding creativity.
By George is a high-end local boutique featuring indie designers; clothes to swoon over. The Sunroom is another fashion-forward indie boutique on S. Congress Ave.
For glasses, try Warby Parker, and for hats, stop by Goorin Bros hat gallery. Uncommon Objects is a cool antique/vintage store with something for everyone, from clothing to home goods and jewelry.
447 locals recommend
South Congress Avenue
South Congress AvenueFeathers and Prototype Vintage Design are side by side cool shops. Feathers has killer vintage jeans along with a highly curated collection of other vintage fashions.
Lucy in Disguise with Diamonds is an iconic Austin costume shop; it's a tasty eyeful of astounding creativity.
By George is a high-end local boutique featuring indie designers; clothes to swoon over. The Sunroom is another fashion-forward indie boutique on S. Congress Ave.
For glasses, try Warby Parker, and for hats, stop by Goorin Bros hat gallery. Uncommon Objects is a cool antique/vintage store with something for everyone, from clothing to home goods and jewelry.