Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
You go in for a muffin and come out with half a dozen cupcakes. Grab a latte and a delicious baked good to start your day riiiiiight.
197 locals recommend
Quack's 43rd Street Bakery
411 E 43rd StYou go in for a muffin and come out with half a dozen cupcakes. Grab a latte and a delicious baked good to start your day riiiiiight.
Mother's Cafe
If you want a delicious veggie or vegan meal!
Not sure why their pizza is soooo good, but if you want some deep-dish, check it out!
372 locals recommend
Via 313 Pizza
10106 W 6th StNot sure why their pizza is soooo good, but if you want some deep-dish, check it out!
Ceviche7
502 W 30th StAmazing little food truck!
Locally and woman owned, and they make their own syrups. Their seasonal menu is always a mix of classic favorites and surprising new tastes. Most of the baked goods are also made by local bakers and the coffee is roasted in ATX... but best of all, they don't up charge for soy or almond milk...jus sayin.
6 locals recommend
Lucky Lab Coffee Co.
2421 San Antonio StLocally and woman owned, and they make their own syrups. Their seasonal menu is always a mix of classic favorites and surprising new tastes. Most of the baked goods are also made by local bakers and the coffee is roasted in ATX... but best of all, they don't up charge for soy or almond milk...jus sayin.
Drinks & Nightlife
Because the outdoor area is amazing. There's also a cafe and a food truck, in addition to a food menu.
176 locals recommend
Spider House Ballroom
2906 Fruth StBecause the outdoor area is amazing. There's also a cafe and a food truck, in addition to a food menu.
My go-to ATX gay bar. This is my favorite place to go because there's something going on every night (literally 365 days a year) and there's a great patio out back or I'll often post up in the "SCORE" side to watch sports. Queer friendly folks only.
28 locals recommend
Oilcan Harry's
211 W 4th StMy go-to ATX gay bar. This is my favorite place to go because there's something going on every night (literally 365 days a year) and there's a great patio out back or I'll often post up in the "SCORE" side to watch sports. Queer friendly folks only.
Cheer Up Charlies is a chill place to grab a beer and often there is live music. There are food trucks outside, and an outdoor area. They will host a lot of queer-friendly nights and I usually head over for those.
153 locals recommend
Cheer Up Charlies
900 Red River StCheer Up Charlies is a chill place to grab a beer and often there is live music. There are food trucks outside, and an outdoor area. They will host a lot of queer-friendly nights and I usually head over for those.
Shopping
If you want something unique to take home or a great gift idea, check out ATown!
46 locals recommend
Atown
5502 Burnet RdIf you want something unique to take home or a great gift idea, check out ATown!
There are only 12 feminist bookstores left in the U.S. and this is one of them. It's a short drive/bus ride from my place!
7 locals recommend
Bookwoman
5501 N Lamar BlvdThere are only 12 feminist bookstores left in the U.S. and this is one of them. It's a short drive/bus ride from my place!
Essentials
Like a more affordable Whole Foods, this place has a hot bar, cafe, restaurant, outdoor seating area, and more! It's great!
765 locals recommend
Central Market
4477 S Lamar BlvdLike a more affordable Whole Foods, this place has a hot bar, cafe, restaurant, outdoor seating area, and more! It's great!
Wheatsville Food Co-Op
3101 Guadalupe StLocal and amazing.
Arts & Culture
This is an amazing outdoor gallery. Register with the volunteer in the booth to add your own art!
207 locals recommend
Graffiti Park at Castle Hill
1008 Baylor StThis is an amazing outdoor gallery. Register with the volunteer in the booth to add your own art!
Texas Senate
1200 Congress AveDefinitely take the tour so you get the entire experience!
Entertainment & Activities
Great indy films, and you can enjoy a cocktail while you watch!
347 locals recommend
Violet Crown Social Club
1111 E 6th StGreat indy films, and you can enjoy a cocktail while you watch!
Whoa. A drive in movie theatre in the middle of ATX! You can sit in your car or on a blanket or chair. It's a fun way to spend any night!
45 locals recommend
Blue Starlite Mini Urban Drive-in
2015 E M. Franklin AveWhoa. A drive in movie theatre in the middle of ATX! You can sit in your car or on a blanket or chair. It's a fun way to spend any night!