Guidebook for Austin

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Guidebook for Austin

Food Scene

The Frenchiest French place in town. J'adore Justine's twinkling patio for a nightcap because it is fabulous AND close to home. Try the St. Jardine or the Enfant Terrible; both are très délicieux!
522 locals recommend
Justine's
4710 E 5th St
522 locals recommend
The Frenchiest French place in town. J'adore Justine's twinkling patio for a nightcap because it is fabulous AND close to home. Try the St. Jardine or the Enfant Terrible; both are très délicieux!
You know what makes me happy? Sipping on an El Pepino and snacking on crispy green beans on the big ol' welcoming patio at Contigo. And, they have the best burger in town, hands down.
297 locals recommend
Contigo
2027 Anchor Ln
297 locals recommend
You know what makes me happy? Sipping on an El Pepino and snacking on crispy green beans on the big ol' welcoming patio at Contigo. And, they have the best burger in town, hands down.
My dear friends down at the Franklin joint have the best damn BBQ in the world! And, I'm not just saying that because they are my friends. It is well agreed upon by BBQ experts everywhere!
919 locals recommend
Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th St
919 locals recommend
My dear friends down at the Franklin joint have the best damn BBQ in the world! And, I'm not just saying that because they are my friends. It is well agreed upon by BBQ experts everywhere!
Take your flip flops off and sink your feet into the sand while you sip on a Mexican Martini or, my fave, the Salty Perrito. Takoba won't let you forget that you are on vacation!
176 locals recommend
Takoba
1411 E 7th St
176 locals recommend
Take your flip flops off and sink your feet into the sand while you sip on a Mexican Martini or, my fave, the Salty Perrito. Takoba won't let you forget that you are on vacation!
Fabulous new little sweet spot! I love a plate of oysters with an Austin Spritz. Really friendly folks!
354 locals recommend
Hillside Farmacy
1209 E 11th St
354 locals recommend
Fabulous new little sweet spot! I love a plate of oysters with an Austin Spritz. Really friendly folks!
An old fave for Tex-Mex comfort food. Awesome brunch. Try the frozen cantaloupe margarita!
141 locals recommend
El Chile Cafe y Cantina
1900 Manor Rd
141 locals recommend
An old fave for Tex-Mex comfort food. Awesome brunch. Try the frozen cantaloupe margarita!
Lovely little coffee shop for chatting with friends or writing that novel.
63 locals recommend
Vintage Heart Coffee
1405 East 7th Street
63 locals recommend
Lovely little coffee shop for chatting with friends or writing that novel.
I love these pies. And, they deliver! Menu: http://eastsidepies.com/ 512.524.0933
321 locals recommend
East Side Pies
1401 Rosewood Ave
321 locals recommend
I love these pies. And, they deliver! Menu: http://eastsidepies.com/ 512.524.0933

Drinks & Nightlife

Super rad sandwiches with homemade chips and pickles, excellent beer selection, nice folks behind the bar and a lovely new outdoor patio. Best neighborhood pub in the neighborhood.
193 locals recommend
Gourmands
2316 Webberville Rd
193 locals recommend
Super rad sandwiches with homemade chips and pickles, excellent beer selection, nice folks behind the bar and a lovely new outdoor patio. Best neighborhood pub in the neighborhood.

Arts & Culture

The mothership for E.A.S.T. (East Austin Studio Tour). This is where Austin's grassroots art scene was born. And, they are moving on up to a big new space real soon.
11 locals recommend
Big Medium
4201 South Congress Avenue
11 locals recommend
The mothership for E.A.S.T. (East Austin Studio Tour). This is where Austin's grassroots art scene was born. And, they are moving on up to a big new space real soon.
Check out Pump for local art and fun openings.
15 locals recommend
Pump Project Gallery
15 locals recommend
Check out Pump for local art and fun openings.

Sightseeing

Want to hike but you don't want to drive a long way to get there? McKinney Falls is beautiful. Just a hop, skip and a jump away.
376 locals recommend
McKinney Falls State Park
5808 McKinney Falls Pkwy
376 locals recommend
Want to hike but you don't want to drive a long way to get there? McKinney Falls is beautiful. Just a hop, skip and a jump away.
You can hop on the Ladybird Lake hike and bike trail a quick 5 minute drive from here on Pleasant Valley and Canterbury or Pleasant Valley near Lake Shore.
267 locals recommend
Lady Bird Lake Trail
Lady Bird Lake Trail
267 locals recommend
You can hop on the Ladybird Lake hike and bike trail a quick 5 minute drive from here on Pleasant Valley and Canterbury or Pleasant Valley near Lake Shore.

Everything Else

Super close!
180 locals recommend
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
3600 Presidential Blvd
180 locals recommend
Super close!

Essentials

Fresh, organic, beautiful produce at the Springdale farm stand every Wednesday and Saturday from 9am-1pm. Nice folks!
35 locals recommend
Springdale Farm
755 Springdale Road
35 locals recommend
Fresh, organic, beautiful produce at the Springdale farm stand every Wednesday and Saturday from 9am-1pm. Nice folks!
Close by, just in case. Arlan's Market, a new no frills grocery store, is right next door to Walgreens. A quick walk or bike ride to pick up grocery essentials.
75 locals recommend
Walgreens
4501 Guadalupe St
75 locals recommend
Close by, just in case. Arlan's Market, a new no frills grocery store, is right next door to Walgreens. A quick walk or bike ride to pick up grocery essentials.
One of many amazing organic urban farms in the hood! Check out their farm stand on Saturday mornings.
48 locals recommend
Boggy Creek Farm
3414 Lyons Rd
48 locals recommend
One of many amazing organic urban farms in the hood! Check out their farm stand on Saturday mornings.

Shopping

I love this sweet little shop of handmade gifts and crafty tidbits.
75 locals recommend
take heart
1211 E 11th St
75 locals recommend
I love this sweet little shop of handmade gifts and crafty tidbits.