Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Tacodeli
1500 Spyglass Drbest tacos! breakfast or lunch.
Zocalo Cafe
1110 W Lynn StLaid back tex mex with garden outdoor seating.
Quiet chill coffee shop serving local coffee on south 1st street.
78 locals recommend
Seventh Flag Coffee
1506 S 1st StQuiet chill coffee shop serving local coffee on south 1st street.
The Steeping Room
4400 N Lamar BlvdGreat spot for tea and/or healthy food.
Eastside Café
2113 Manor RdFavorite restaurant on east side.
JuiceLand
1625 Barton Springs RdA staple healthy juice & smoothie joint.
Bouldin Creek Cafe
1900 S 1st StA must for coffee or food to get the vibe of south austin.
Another decadent but unique local spot.. get the veggie burger (you'll be surprised how filling and good it is) and best fries ever.
302 locals recommend
P. Terry's Burger Stand
404 S Lamar BlvdAnother decadent but unique local spot.. get the veggie burger (you'll be surprised how filling and good it is) and best fries ever.
A farm to market food trailer that became a brick and mortar restaurant. Very delicious.
374 locals recommend
Odd Duck
1201 S Lamar BlvdA farm to market food trailer that became a brick and mortar restaurant. Very delicious.
Sap's Fine Thai Cuisine
4514 West Gate BlvdPopular thai spot
Tarka
5207 Brodie LnFast but delicious Indian cuisine
Radio Coffee & Beer
4204 Menchaca Rdvery hip coffee shop and beer
One of the two most popular local chain taco spots - this one is a trailer but they also have brick and mortar locations.
275 locals recommend
Torchy's Tacos
1311 South 1st StreetOne of the two most popular local chain taco spots - this one is a trailer but they also have brick and mortar locations.
Starbucks
6816 West Gate BlvdIf you need your fix, Starbucks is not far.
I hesitate to tell you about how awesome this place is in fear the word will get out.. upscale pizza and more.
8 locals recommend
St Philip
4715 S Lamar BlvdI hesitate to tell you about how awesome this place is in fear the word will get out.. upscale pizza and more.
Next to St Phillip, a hip coffee shop with Cuvee coffee (can even get cold brew in a can!) and tamales available.
25 locals recommend
Stouthaus Coffee Pub
4715 S Lamar BlvdNext to St Phillip, a hip coffee shop with Cuvee coffee (can even get cold brew in a can!) and tamales available.
Wink
1014 N Lamar BlvdFancy, farm to table.
Drinks & Nightlife
Takoba
1411 E 7th StEast side fancy tex mex with ourdoor seating
The Highball
1120 S Lamar Blvdfancy karaoke
Maudie's Hacienda
9911 Brodie Lnsimple yet yummy tex mex with a patio
Hyde Park Bar & Grill Westgate
4521 West Gate Blvda nice slightly upscale diner near the house
24 Diner
600 N Lamar BlvdBest diner ever, slightly fancy, open 24/7.
Moontower Saloon
10212 Menchaca Rdfood trucks, bar, huge outdoor area.
Everything Else
Eat & drink while watching movies, sing-a-longs, or classics with funny narration added on.
770 locals recommend
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar
1120 S Lamar BlvdEat & drink while watching movies, sing-a-longs, or classics with funny narration added on.
Just because it's so unique and decadent, I can't even finish one donut, but you might!
226 locals recommend
Gourdough's Public House
209 W 5th StJust because it's so unique and decadent, I can't even finish one donut, but you might!
Flagship headquarters of Whole Foods. They also have custom taco bar custom juice/smoothies, etc.
1332 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar BlvdFlagship headquarters of Whole Foods. They also have custom taco bar custom juice/smoothies, etc.
Violet Crown Social Club
1111 E 6th StThe fancier version of Alamo Drafthouse movie theater.
A popular grocery store with a twist.. live music Thurs, Fri, Sat, beer and wine on tap, and grab and go items available.
765 locals recommend
Central Market
4477 S Lamar BlvdA popular grocery store with a twist.. live music Thurs, Fri, Sat, beer and wine on tap, and grab and go items available.
Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar Blvda staple
Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs RdBest park. There's also a Botanical Garden.