Guidebook for Austin

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Guidebook for Austin

Food Scene

It's yummy coffee that's a 5 min walking distance. It's not just a coffee spot but also serves breakfast tacos and beers all during the day.
160 locals recommend
Cuvee Coffee Bar
2000 E 6th St
160 locals recommend
It's yummy coffee that's a 5 min walking distance. It's not just a coffee spot but also serves breakfast tacos and beers all during the day.
Closeby chic restaurant that has cute decor and delicious food. Great for a casual dinner or lunch
42 locals recommend
Last Straw
1914 E 6th St
42 locals recommend
Closeby chic restaurant that has cute decor and delicious food. Great for a casual dinner or lunch
Old school mexican restaurant that has been around for decades. They have traditional mexican food and great breakfast tacos for those busy mornings. It's right behind our house as well.
12 locals recommend
Los Comales Mexican Restaurant
2136 E 7th St
12 locals recommend
Old school mexican restaurant that has been around for decades. They have traditional mexican food and great breakfast tacos for those busy mornings. It's right behind our house as well.
This restaurant has a diner feel to it but is way yummier than one you'd typically find. It's an Austin staple and 5 mins from our house. Highly recommend.
211 locals recommend
Counter Cafe
1914 E 6th St
211 locals recommend
This restaurant has a diner feel to it but is way yummier than one you'd typically find. It's an Austin staple and 5 mins from our house. Highly recommend.
Brand new Via 313 Pizza restaurant with cute patio. Easily one of the best pizza places we have in town. It's not a traditional Pizza spot in that its a bit gourmet.
372 locals recommend
Via 313 Pizza
10106 W 6th St
372 locals recommend
Brand new Via 313 Pizza restaurant with cute patio. Easily one of the best pizza places we have in town. It's not a traditional Pizza spot in that its a bit gourmet.
This is a meat shop/butchery as well as a restaurant. You can't go wrong here. The meats are to die for and is certainly a treat!
151 locals recommend
Salt & Time
1912 E 7th St
151 locals recommend
This is a meat shop/butchery as well as a restaurant. You can't go wrong here. The meats are to die for and is certainly a treat!
This is a locally owned ice cream shop that makes the ice cream right infront of you featuring liquid nitrogen ice cream made with organic, sustainably sourced ingredients.
23 locals recommend
SPUN Ice Cream
1912 E 7th St
23 locals recommend
This is a locally owned ice cream shop that makes the ice cream right infront of you featuring liquid nitrogen ice cream made with organic, sustainably sourced ingredients.
Easily one of my favorite spots on the east side. It's cute and quaint. I love the burgers and side salads. Brunch here is ideal.
397 locals recommend
Launderette
2115 Holly St
397 locals recommend
Easily one of my favorite spots on the east side. It's cute and quaint. I love the burgers and side salads. Brunch here is ideal.
One of my favorites! Great everyday food that is tucked away.
354 locals recommend
Hillside Farmacy
1209 E 11th St
354 locals recommend
One of my favorites! Great everyday food that is tucked away.
YOU HAVE TO GO. It was a food truck that had so much success (better than franklins!) than finally opened up a brick and mortar in early 2018. They do have long lines everyday and they when they sell out of their meat they sell out. They usually have food until mid day but I suggest going early.
421 locals recommend
La Barbecue
2401 E Cesar Chavez St
421 locals recommend
YOU HAVE TO GO. It was a food truck that had so much success (better than franklins!) than finally opened up a brick and mortar in early 2018. They do have long lines everyday and they when they sell out of their meat they sell out. They usually have food until mid day but I suggest going early.
The most famous BBQ joint in Austin! Get there early!
919 locals recommend
Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th St
919 locals recommend
The most famous BBQ joint in Austin! Get there early!
This is a chocolate shop and a comfortable, small restaurant focused on contemporary Italian with a particular eye for whole product usage and seasonal fare.
48 locals recommend
Intero Restaurant
2612 E Cesar Chavez St
48 locals recommend
This is a chocolate shop and a comfortable, small restaurant focused on contemporary Italian with a particular eye for whole product usage and seasonal fare.
BRAND NEW! Suerte is an East Austin restaurant rooted in months of research traveling in Mexico, from owner Sam Hellman-Mass (Barley Swine, Odd Duck), and head chef Fermin Nunez (Launderette, La Condessa). All concepts and methods are rooted in Mexican tradition, but the kitchen relies on local flavors and ingredients to achieve something a little bit different. The aesthetic is sourced from and inspired by Mexico too, and all fixtures are hand-made and custom-built. With hospitality at the core of Suerte's ethos, the team believes that homemade masa reigns supreme and every day can be an occasion to celebrate.
1800 E 6th St
1800 East 6th Street
BRAND NEW! Suerte is an East Austin restaurant rooted in months of research traveling in Mexico, from owner Sam Hellman-Mass (Barley Swine, Odd Duck), and head chef Fermin Nunez (Launderette, La Condessa). All concepts and methods are rooted in Mexican tradition, but the kitchen relies on local flavors and ingredients to achieve something a little bit different. The aesthetic is sourced from and inspired by Mexico too, and all fixtures are hand-made and custom-built. With hospitality at the core of Suerte's ethos, the team believes that homemade masa reigns supreme and every day can be an occasion to celebrate.

Essentials

This is behind our house and has every convenience you would need as well as beer an wine! Great for grabbing a 6 pack and enjoying our patios
19 locals recommend
Bread Basket 7th Street
2150 E 7th St
19 locals recommend
This is behind our house and has every convenience you would need as well as beer an wine! Great for grabbing a 6 pack and enjoying our patios

Drinks & Nightlife

Local Brewery
227 locals recommend
Lazarus Brewing Co.
1902 E 6th St
227 locals recommend
Local Brewery
Local Brewery
159 locals recommend
Zilker Brewing Company
1701 E 6th St
159 locals recommend
Local Brewery
This is all day bar and restarant that has a great outdoor ambiance. Yummy and casual Brunch!
244 locals recommend
Yellow Jacket Social Club
1704 E 5th St
244 locals recommend
This is all day bar and restarant that has a great outdoor ambiance. Yummy and casual Brunch!
This is a local spot as it's tucked away and less than 5 mins from our house. It's a 'true east austin bar' as it's quirky and unique. Did I mention super cheap?
153 locals recommend
Kitty Cohen's
2211 Webberville Rd
153 locals recommend
This is a local spot as it's tucked away and less than 5 mins from our house. It's a 'true east austin bar' as it's quirky and unique. Did I mention super cheap?