Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Torchy's Tacos
2809 S 1st StBest queso in town
Galaxy Cafe
9911 Brodie LnGreat breakfast spot
Go to this Kerby - better/food service than the William Cannon one
224 locals recommend
Kerbey Lane Cafe
3003 S Lamar BlvdGo to this Kerby - better/food service than the William Cannon one
Tacodeli
1500 Spyglass DrBest breakfast tacos in town
Amazing vegetarian/vegan/GF friendly place with delicious food and desserts
189 locals recommend
Thai Fresh
909 W Mary StAmazing vegetarian/vegan/GF friendly place with delicious food and desserts
Magnolia Cafe
1920 S Congress AveFunky atmosphere and the food is great
ThunderCloud Subs
2308 Lake Austin BlvdLocally owned sub sandwich chain
Austin's Pizza William Cannon/Brodie
3601 W William Cannon DrGreat pizza and topping choices, fast pickup
Radio Coffee & Beer
4204 Menchaca RdHip hangout spot
Essentials
Smaller and more chill than the downtown WF, beer/wine bar inside the store is a great hangout spot
1332 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar BlvdSmaller and more chill than the downtown WF, beer/wine bar inside the store is a great hangout spot
H-E-B
5800 W Slaughter LnOne of the better H-E-Bs in town
Great natural foods grocery store with an awesome salad bar, good coffee and deli
337 locals recommend
Wheatsville Food Co-Op
3101 Guadalupe StGreat natural foods grocery store with an awesome salad bar, good coffee and deli
Drinks & Nightlife
Maudie's Hacienda
9911 Brodie LnExcellent ritas
One of the last surviving old Austin bars. Used to be a train caboose, free popcorn, strong drinks, big band music and dance floor
133 locals recommend
Donn's Depot
1600 W 5th StOne of the last surviving old Austin bars. Used to be a train caboose, free popcorn, strong drinks, big band music and dance floor
Broken Spoke
3201 S Lamar BlvdAnother old Austin favorite
Deep Eddy Cabaret
2315 Lake Austin BoulevardOld austin beer/wine bar with pool tables and jukebox
Opa
2050 S Lamar BlvdEclectic, European bar/coffee shop with great food and cheap drinks
CANTINE Italian Cafe & Bar
1100 South Lamar BoulevardDelicious food and a margarita on tap!
The Highball
1120 S Lamar BlvdBest private karaoke rooms - book in advance!
Everything Else
Arbor Trails
4301 West William Cannon DriveRun/walk/bike trail, lots of shops and restaurants
Barton Creek Greenbelt
3755 South Capital of Texas HighwayHiking, biking, swimming, and rock climbing
Disc golf, running/biking trail, kite festival, soccer, sand volleyball
1533 locals recommend
Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs RdDisc golf, running/biking trail, kite festival, soccer, sand volleyball
Deep Eddy Municipal Pool
401 Deep Eddy AveBest place to swim laps
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrThe only way to cool down in summer
Twin Oaks Branch, Austin Public Library
1800 S 5th StAwesome collection, great architecture
Sunset Valley Farmers Market
3200 Jones RdAwesome farmer's market
Arts & Culture
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Slaughter Lane
5701 W Slaughter LnBest popcorn, full bar
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar
1120 S Lamar BlvdThe original Alamo location