Guidebook for Austin
Drinks & Nightlife
Divey, unique, good people and cheap drinks. Great music-samba/jive Latin school variety), tribute parties to Stevie Wonder, Outkast, Prince, etc.
132 locals recommend
Sahara Lounge
1413 Webberville RdDivey, unique, good people and cheap drinks. Great music-samba/jive Latin school variety), tribute parties to Stevie Wonder, Outkast, Prince, etc.
A little on the pricey side but the food and drinks are really good and the patio is one of the best in town. Popular brunch spot.
297 locals recommend
Contigo
2027 Anchor LnA little on the pricey side but the food and drinks are really good and the patio is one of the best in town. Popular brunch spot.
Very "Austin". High-end convenience store with an excellent selection of beers that can be enjoyed there or taken to go.
352 locals recommend
Quickie Pickie
2027 E Cesar Chavez StVery "Austin". High-end convenience store with an excellent selection of beers that can be enjoyed there or taken to go.
Cute spot, knowledgeable staff, great selection and range of prices.
48 locals recommend
East End Wines
1209 Rosewood AvenueCute spot, knowledgeable staff, great selection and range of prices.
The White Horse
500 Comal StGreat spot for live music and two steppin.
Whisler's
1816 E 6th StGreat atmosphere and cocktails.
HOTEL VEGAS
1502 E 6th StLive music nearly every night.
The Volstead Lounge
1500 E 6th StGood dance spot on the weekend.
Haymaker
2310 Manor RdSolid barfood and beer bar.
School themed bar with excellent beer selection. Go eat the poutine fries smothered with braised short rib. Go now.
153 locals recommend
School House Pub
2207 Manor RdSchool themed bar with excellent beer selection. Go eat the poutine fries smothered with braised short rib. Go now.
Food Scene
Excellent thin crust pizza. Creative toppings and locally sourced ingredients.
321 locals recommend
East Side Pies
1401 Rosewood AveExcellent thin crust pizza. Creative toppings and locally sourced ingredients.
Bit pricey but very nice atmosphere, food, drinks. Popular brunch spot.
354 locals recommend
Hillside Farmacy
1209 E 11th StBit pricey but very nice atmosphere, food, drinks. Popular brunch spot.
Bon Apetite magazine rated it #1 BBQ in the country. Worth the long wait...but it is a long wait. Lunch only...open from 11 AM until they sell out.
919 locals recommend
Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th StBon Apetite magazine rated it #1 BBQ in the country. Worth the long wait...but it is a long wait. Lunch only...open from 11 AM until they sell out.
Micklethwait Craft Meats
1309 Rosewood AveOn par with Franklin BBQ without the crazy wait.
Veracruz All Natural Food Truck
2505 Webberville RoadBest migas breakfast tacos. Anywhere. Ever.
Blue Dahlia Bistro
1115 E 11th StGood, European style brunch/lunch spot.
Really cool butcher shop/restaurant with a good beer selection. Locally/responsibly sourced. The butcher's cut burger is the best around.
151 locals recommend
Salt & Time
1912 E 7th StReally cool butcher shop/restaurant with a good beer selection. Locally/responsibly sourced. The butcher's cut burger is the best around.
Kebabalicious
1311 E 7th StGreat spot for delicious, late night kebabs.
Extremely fancy. Top chef winner and Austin celeb chef's pride and joy. Also has some of the best cocktails in town.
79 locals recommend
Kuneho
1600 East 6th StreetExtremely fancy. Top chef winner and Austin celeb chef's pride and joy. Also has some of the best cocktails in town.
Best food trailer in town...Asian street food. The location @the Liberty bar is the original and best. The location at Wonderland, also on E 6th is a close 2nd.
291 locals recommend
The Liberty
1618 East 6th StreetBest food trailer in town...Asian street food. The location @the Liberty bar is the original and best. The location at Wonderland, also on E 6th is a close 2nd.
Ah Sing Den
1100 E 6th StFancy cocktails and upscale dining. Worth the spendy price tag.
Detroit style, thick crust pizza. People here go crazy for it. I'm from Michigan and think it's just OK :)
372 locals recommend
Via 313 Pizza
10106 W 6th StDetroit style, thick crust pizza. People here go crazy for it. I'm from Michigan and think it's just OK :)
Really swanky...high-end, literal farm to table. (Located on Springdale farm grounds)
49 locals recommend
Eden East
211 Springdale RdReally swanky...high-end, literal farm to table. (Located on Springdale farm grounds)
El Chilito
2219 Manor RdExcellent fish tacos.
Rockstar Bagels
1900 Rosewood AveSolid bagels (for Texas).
Cuvee Coffee Bar
2000 E 6th StLocally roasted, knowledgeable staff, nice space.
Bennu Coffee
2001 E Martin Luther King Jr BlvdGreat place to chill and read a book.
Mettle - East Austin Bistro
507 Calles StreetNew American Bistro
Everything Else
These guys are awesome...if you have any issues with the bikes, they will fix any and all problems.
8 locals recommend
Yellow Bike Project
1216 Webberville RdThese guys are awesome...if you have any issues with the bikes, they will fix any and all problems.
Donation based...pay what you want. Really great instructors in a cute space.
61 locals recommend
Practice Yoga Austin
1103 E 6th StDonation based...pay what you want. Really great instructors in a cute space.
If you need to get your workout fix, this is the place. Really great instructors...not douchey/cultish. Can drop in twice for free.
Fortitude Strength & Conditioning - Easy is Evil CrossFit
6001 Techni Center DrIf you need to get your workout fix, this is the place. Really great instructors...not douchey/cultish. Can drop in twice for free.
Check out their market on Saturday for great produce. The grounds are beautiful, home to the oldest residence in Austin.
48 locals recommend
Boggy Creek Farm
3414 Lyons RdCheck out their market on Saturday for great produce. The grounds are beautiful, home to the oldest residence in Austin.
Essentials
Just below whole foods in quality (this location has a decent selection of organics, etc)...wayyyy below whole foods in price.
100 locals recommend
H-E-B Pharmacy
1801 E 51st StJust below whole foods in quality (this location has a decent selection of organics, etc)...wayyyy below whole foods in price.
This is the original, flagship store. It's huge. It's nice. It's expensive. It's a spectacle. If you are here during festival season and want to spot a celeb...this is the spot.
12 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market Catering
6201 Bolm RoadThis is the original, flagship store. It's huge. It's nice. It's expensive. It's a spectacle. If you are here during festival season and want to spot a celeb...this is the spot.