Guidebook for Austin
Essentials
Groceries, dry goods, beer, wine, and every other little thing you might have forgotten
12 locals recommend
Orange Market
910 W 25th StGroceries, dry goods, beer, wine, and every other little thing you might have forgotten
Wheatsville Food Co-Op
3101 Guadalupe StBest local produce
High-end groceries with sit-down restaurant attached. Live music during summer.
765 locals recommend
Central Market
4477 S Lamar BlvdHigh-end groceries with sit-down restaurant attached. Live music during summer.
Food Scene
Cuatros
1004 West 24th StreetAmerican-Mexican restaurant and bar. Best for watching any and all major sporting events.
Sushi Niichi
705 W 24th StSurprisingly good sushi with great lunch specials
P. Terry's Burger Stand
404 S Lamar BlvdRetro diner with delicious burgers
Fricano's Deli & Catering
2405 Nueces StBest local deli and sandwich stop
FoodHeads
616 W 34th StAustin sandwiches at their best
Go-to Austin taco shack for creative twists on traditional mexican fare
1075 locals recommend
Torchy's Tacos
2809 S 1st StGo-to Austin taco shack for creative twists on traditional mexican fare
Salvation Pizza
624 W 34th StThe local place for thin-crust pizza
Ruby's BBQ
512 West 29th StreetTasty sit-down Texas BBQ in midtown
Everything Else
CVS
2101 S Lamar BlvdClosest 24-hour pharmacy
Great place to picnic or take your pets off the leash. Joins will trail that goes to Lake Austin
100 locals recommend
Pease District Park
1100 Kingsbury StGreat place to picnic or take your pets off the leash. Joins will trail that goes to Lake Austin
Shoal Creek Trail
Shoal Creek TrailUrban hiking opportunity
Adams-Hemphill Neighborhood Park
201 W 30th StBasketball and picnic tables available
Drinks & Nightlife
The Dog & Duck Pub
2400 Webberville RoadIrish pub with huge beer selection and lots of outdoor seating
Arts & Culture
Cactus Cafe
2247 Guadalupe StLive local music in on-campus bar
The Blanton Museum of Art
200 East Martin Luther King Junior BoulevardUT's art museum