Drinks & Nightlife
Another Paul Qui trailer, great bar food, get the fried beets, I promise they're good!
Menu: http://eskaustin.com/locations/libertybar/
291 locals recommend
The Liberty
1618 East 6th StreetAnother Paul Qui trailer, great bar food, get the fried beets, I promise they're good!
Menu: http://eskaustin.com/locations/libertybar/
Great pastrami sandwiches and amazing beer selection. Table tennis. Nuff said.
358 locals recommend
Easy Tiger
1501 E 7th StGreat pastrami sandwiches and amazing beer selection. Table tennis. Nuff said.
Banger's Sausage House & Beer Garden
79 Rainey StWhen you gotta have a brat and beer.
Our closest & favorite bar, don't skip Thai Kun food trailer, voted 2014's #8 best new restaurant in all of AMERICA: http://www.bonappetit.com/restaurants-travel/best-new-restaurants/article/thai-kun
561 locals recommend
Whisler's
1816 E 6th StOur closest & favorite bar, don't skip Thai Kun food trailer, voted 2014's #8 best new restaurant in all of AMERICA: http://www.bonappetit.com/restaurants-travel/best-new-restaurants/article/thai-kun
Best Places To Eat In Austin
Blue Dahlia Bistro
1115 E 11th StCrazy good bouillabaisse!
http://www.bluedahliabistro.com/
MUST EAT. Hands down best BBQ in Austin, some say the best in the country. It opens at 11am, but line forms before 7am. Make sure to line up EARLY!
919 locals recommend
Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th StMUST EAT. Hands down best BBQ in Austin, some say the best in the country. It opens at 11am, but line forms before 7am. Make sure to line up EARLY!
Good tex mex, fun atmosphere, cheap mimosas on sunday morning.
http://www.takobarestaurant.com/
176 locals recommend
Takoba
1411 E 7th StGood tex mex, fun atmosphere, cheap mimosas on sunday morning.
http://www.takobarestaurant.com/
Buenos Aires Café
1201 E 6th StYummy Argentinian food, the desserts are also delish.
To die for Lattes. Serious, they roast their beans over wood fires, and you can taste it. Also their latte milk recipe is top secret (it has over 11 ingredients). It's like crack!
176 locals recommend
Summer Moon Coffee
3115 S 1st StTo die for Lattes. Serious, they roast their beans over wood fires, and you can taste it. Also their latte milk recipe is top secret (it has over 11 ingredients). It's like crack!
One of our favorite restaurants in the city, PERIOD. Awesome eats.
http://fndaustin.com/
135 locals recommend
Foreign & Domestic
306 E 53rd StOne of our favorite restaurants in the city, PERIOD. Awesome eats.
http://fndaustin.com/
Damn good sandwiches at our neighborhood pub. Don't miss the bread bowl soup.
http://www.lovethysandwich.com/
193 locals recommend
Gourmands
2316 Webberville RdDamn good sandwiches at our neighborhood pub. Don't miss the bread bowl soup.
http://www.lovethysandwich.com/
Our absolute most favorite restaurant in town. Affordable yet high end food. Go during happy hour for half priced bar menu.
74 locals recommend
Parkside
301 E 6th StOur absolute most favorite restaurant in town. Affordable yet high end food. Go during happy hour for half priced bar menu.
East Side Pies
1401 Rosewood AveThe neighborhood pizza place.
http://eastsidepies.com/
Our favorite butcher/salumeria in the city and they are just a couple blocks away! Perfect when you want some salami or bacon or farm fresh eggs.
http://www.saltandtime.com/
1912 E 7th St
1912 East 7th StreetOur favorite butcher/salumeria in the city and they are just a couple blocks away! Perfect when you want some salami or bacon or farm fresh eggs.
http://www.saltandtime.com/
If you miss out on Franklin BBQ because of the long line, then hurry up and go here! It is the 2nd best BBQ in Austin in our opinion, and there is rarely a line. Look for the tiny white trailer. Really close to the house.
215 locals recommend
Micklethwait Craft Meats
1309 Rosewood AveIf you miss out on Franklin BBQ because of the long line, then hurry up and go here! It is the 2nd best BBQ in Austin in our opinion, and there is rarely a line. Look for the tiny white trailer. Really close to the house.
Bufalina Pizza
2215 E Cesar Chavez StBest gourmet pizza on the east side.
Classic and Modern Farm to Table Breakfast, highly recommended. Try the burger. Once of best in the city.
211 locals recommend
Counter Cafe
1914 E 6th StClassic and Modern Farm to Table Breakfast, highly recommended. Try the burger. Once of best in the city.
Cuvee Coffee Bar
2000 E 6th StAn excellent walkable coffee shop & roaster.
La Barbecue
2401 E Cesar Chavez StOne of the top 4 BBQ spots in Austin, maybe the best beef ribs ever?
Best pizza in Austin! Detroit style deep dish. Trust me, this is a must eat. It's amazing.
372 locals recommend
Via 313 Pizza
10106 W 6th StBest pizza in Austin! Detroit style deep dish. Trust me, this is a must eat. It's amazing.
Another amazing BBQ spot. I'd say their brisket is up there with Franklin's.
43 locals recommend
Freedmen's
Another amazing BBQ spot. I'd say their brisket is up there with Franklin's.
Our neighborhood coffee shop, excellent baristas, small and cute shop.
201 locals recommend
Figure 8 Coffee Purveyors
1111 Chicon StOur neighborhood coffee shop, excellent baristas, small and cute shop.
Just named the #1 BBQ in the country, yes, even over Franklin. http://austin.eater.com/2015/5/20/8631687/kerlin-bbq-named-best-barbecue-in-the-country
45 locals recommend
Kerlin BBQ
2207 E Cesar Chavez StJust named the #1 BBQ in the country, yes, even over Franklin. http://austin.eater.com/2015/5/20/8631687/kerlin-bbq-named-best-barbecue-in-the-country
Gelateria Gemelli
1009 E 6th StHand crafted gelato, super interesting flavors
Launderette
2115 Holly StWonderful new american restaurant, very chill
Rockstar Bagels
1900 Rosewood AveBest bagels in Austin, truly NYC authentic. Owner is from Jersey.
Yummy fried chicken sandwiches. Drive thru for fast food.
30 locals recommend
Flyrite Chicken Sandwiches
2129 E 7th StYummy fried chicken sandwiches. Drive thru for fast food.
Sweet little neighborhood shop with really great coffee. Shhh its a secret.
86 locals recommend
Fleet Coffee Co
2427 Webberville RdSweet little neighborhood shop with really great coffee. Shhh its a secret.
Flat Track Coffee
1619 E Cesar Chavez StRent a bike and grab some coffee!
SPUN Ice Cream
1912 E 7th StIce cream made to order with LIQUID Nitrogen!!! Yes, it is good.
Prohibition Creamery
1407 E 7th StBecause ice cream + alcohol
Kemuri Tatsu-Ya
2713 E 2nd StExcellent Japanese fusion fare
Awesome Chinese delivery and takeout restaurant, delivery is FREE, and they don't accept tips. Delicious and freshly made to order. Order online at https://tsodelivery.com.
9 locals recommend
Tso Chinese Delivery
3909 N Interstate Hwy 35Awesome Chinese delivery and takeout restaurant, delivery is FREE, and they don't accept tips. Delicious and freshly made to order. Order online at https://tsodelivery.com.
Free & fast delivery, no tipping policy (AMAZING!), delicious Chinese takeout-style food, budget friendly, open late, from 11am-9:30pm. Order online at https://tsodelivery.com.
9 locals recommend
Tso Chinese Delivery
3909 N Interstate Hwy 35Free & fast delivery, no tipping policy (AMAZING!), delicious Chinese takeout-style food, budget friendly, open late, from 11am-9:30pm. Order online at https://tsodelivery.com.
Getting Around
Plaza Saltillo Station
Metrorail station
Eastside Pedal Pushers
4607 Bolm RdIf you want to bike around town, rent a bike!
Longhorn Scooter
1400 E 4th StRent a scooter!
Essentials
Hip grocery you can stop by to grab a quick bite to eat or snacks.
352 locals recommend
Quickie Pickie
2027 E Cesar Chavez StHip grocery you can stop by to grab a quick bite to eat or snacks.
Sightseeing
If it's in Texas, it must be bigger and better. That is the motto that architects followed with the Capitol Building in Austin. At one time, it was the tallest capitol building in the nation.
1119 locals recommend
Texas Senate
1200 Congress AveIf it's in Texas, it must be bigger and better. That is the motto that architects followed with the Capitol Building in Austin. At one time, it was the tallest capitol building in the nation.
Beautiful park looming almost 800 feet over Austin.
83 locals recommend
Mount Bonnell Viewing Platform
Beautiful park looming almost 800 feet over Austin.
South Congress
Trendy Austin area south of Congress Avenue.
Parks & Nature
Scenic trail through lush green parks and peaceful lakes: a great place to bike, hike and run.
959 locals recommend
Lady Bird Lake
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike TrailScenic trail through lush green parks and peaceful lakes: a great place to bike, hike and run.
Arts & Culture
The LBJ Presidential Library houses 45 million pages of historical documents, 650,000 photos, one million feet of film, 2,000 oral histories, and 5,000 hours of recordings.
240 locals recommend
LBJ Presidential Library
2313 Red River StThe LBJ Presidential Library houses 45 million pages of historical documents, 650,000 photos, one million feet of film, 2,000 oral histories, and 5,000 hours of recordings.
Museum that chronicles the history of Texas with three themed exhibits: Land, Identity and Opportunity.
593 locals recommend
Bullock Texas State History Museum
1800 Congress AveMuseum that chronicles the history of Texas with three themed exhibits: Land, Identity and Opportunity.
One of the best live music venues here in Austin, TX, providing the Austin community with a plethora of eclectic musicians from all over the world.
98 locals recommend
Austin City Limits Festival
2100 Barton Springs RdOne of the best live music venues here in Austin, TX, providing the Austin community with a plethora of eclectic musicians from all over the world.
If you are in Austin you definitely want to put Zach Theater as a place to visit. It is a beautiful and one of a kind theater with great shows.
149 locals recommend
Zach Theatre
202 S Lamar BlvdIf you are in Austin you definitely want to put Zach Theater as a place to visit. It is a beautiful and one of a kind theater with great shows.