Guidebook for Austin
Essentials
This is the closest and best grocery store, complete with a bar and grill.
100 locals recommend
H-E-B Pharmacy
1801 E 51st StThis is the closest and best grocery store, complete with a bar and grill.
Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar BlvdThe most centrally located WF.
Food Scene
Great spot to eat local with a great bar and outdoor seating. Very cool and very Austin.
297 locals recommend
Contigo
2027 Anchor LnGreat spot to eat local with a great bar and outdoor seating. Very cool and very Austin.
Starbucks
1201 Barbara Jordan BlvdYep. we got one.
Great interior Mexican food with by far the best margaritas known to man.
141 locals recommend
El Chile Cafe y Cantina
1900 Manor RdGreat interior Mexican food with by far the best margaritas known to man.
Great restaurant for large tables. Carnivorous name, but also a great place for vegetarians too!
381 locals recommend
Salty Sow
1917 Manor RdGreat restaurant for large tables. Carnivorous name, but also a great place for vegetarians too!
East Side Pies
1401 Rosewood AveYou will never love pizza from anywhere else. Again.
This is a bonafide sports bar with a great menu. Want comfort food? Go here.
246 locals recommend
Haymaker
2310 Manor RdThis is a bonafide sports bar with a great menu. Want comfort food? Go here.
A great spot if you are in the mood for farm to table dinner. Reservations are needed and it fills up fast, but very farm eclectic.
49 locals recommend
Eden East
211 Springdale RdA great spot if you are in the mood for farm to table dinner. Reservations are needed and it fills up fast, but very farm eclectic.
In the mood for a french flare this is the place. It's small, off the beaten path and wonderful.
522 locals recommend
Justine's
4710 E 5th StIn the mood for a french flare this is the place. It's small, off the beaten path and wonderful.
Eastside Café
2113 Manor RdA lovely place that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Best Texas-chain fast food burger there eva was... 24 hrs. I only point this out in case you need it late night or morning after. :) It helps. I promise.
97 locals recommend
Whataburger
601 Barton Springs RdBest Texas-chain fast food burger there eva was... 24 hrs. I only point this out in case you need it late night or morning after. :) It helps. I promise.
There's a million of them, but this one is generally pretty good.
251 locals recommend
Thunderbird Coffee
2200 Manor RdThere's a million of them, but this one is generally pretty good.
Everything Else
Local everything from lamb, fresh eggs, coffee, veggies... And a neighborhood of food trucks to choose from. Only going on Sundays.
167 locals recommend
Mueller Farmers' Market
2006 Philomena StLocal everything from lamb, fresh eggs, coffee, veggies... And a neighborhood of food trucks to choose from. Only going on Sundays.
Local, organic and just cute little place for a wandering grocery store enthusiast. Most items come in bulk, including the wine.
138 locals recommend
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Local, organic and just cute little place for a wandering grocery store enthusiast. Most items come in bulk, including the wine.
Austin Convention Center
500 E Cesar Chavez StSXSW
Austin Film Society Offices Bungalow E
1901 East 51st StreetSXSW
Soundcheck Austin
3714 Bluestein DriveSXSW
Sukha Yoga Eastside
1050 E 11th StJust in case you get crazy and want to zen out.
mecca for swimming, field activities, playscape, where ACL festival is held every fall.
1533 locals recommend
Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs Rdmecca for swimming, field activities, playscape, where ACL festival is held every fall.
Drinks & Nightlife
Chilled and relaxing little low-profile bar that is connected to The Vortex theatre. Get your hoola hoop on here.
145 locals recommend
The Butterfly Bar Austin
2307 Manor RdChilled and relaxing little low-profile bar that is connected to The Vortex theatre. Get your hoola hoop on here.
A new and trendy pub... From the looks of it folks really like this place.
153 locals recommend
School House Pub
2207 Manor RdA new and trendy pub... From the looks of it folks really like this place.
The best dive with great live music and dancing, pool tables and bonfire out back.
http://saharalounge.com/
132 locals recommend
Sahara Lounge
1413 Webberville RdThe best dive with great live music and dancing, pool tables and bonfire out back.
http://saharalounge.com/
Shopping
Nice old house filled to the brim with the goods. Wine tastings every Friday.
48 locals recommend
East End Wines
1209 Rosewood AvenueNice old house filled to the brim with the goods. Wine tastings every Friday.
Entertainment & Activities
Thinkery
1830 Simond AveA crazy awesome place for curious kiddos. They won't want to leave.
Pool only available in the summer for non-residents, but it's only a dollar for kids and 2 for adults. Basketball and playgrounds.
14 locals recommend
Ella Wooten Park
2047 McCloskey StPool only available in the summer for non-residents, but it's only a dollar for kids and 2 for adults. Basketball and playgrounds.
Arts & Culture
Get your theatre act on... then hope over to any of the 4 or 5 spots on the same block for coffee, alcohol and food.
61 locals recommend
The Vortex
2307 Manor RdGet your theatre act on... then hope over to any of the 4 or 5 spots on the same block for coffee, alcohol and food.
Big Medium
4201 South Congress AvenueLooking for art? The Canopy is a gallery just minutes from the house.
Like to golf? There is a decent course right around the corner.
21 locals recommend
Morris Williams Golf Course station
Like to golf? There is a decent course right around the corner.