Michael's Austin Guidebook
Food Recommendations
Las Trancas Taco Stand
1210 E Cesar Chavez StFavorite street tacos in Austin
Great spot for coffee and beer with some great taco and Thai food trucks.
435 Einheimische empfehlen
Radio Coffee & Beer
4204 Menchaca RdGreat spot for coffee and beer with some great taco and Thai food trucks.
Red Ash
303 Colorado StUpscale Italian, make reservations early!
Patrizi's
2307 Manor RdDelicious ‘street’ pasta
Josephine House
1601 Waterston AveTop notch brunch! Reservations recommended.
Famous for a reason! Try the beef ribs for a true Texas experience.
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Terry Black's Barbecue
1003 Barton Springs RdFamous for a reason! Try the beef ribs for a true Texas experience.
Juniper
2400 E Cesar Chavez StUpscale dinner spot
Wham Bam Bagels & Coffee Truck
415 East Saint Elmo RoadBest bagels
Manolis Ice Cream Pastries & Cakes
8907 W Live Oak StBest gelato
Round Rock Donuts
106 W Liberty AveBest donuts worth the trek if you love donuts
Papi's Pies
10 Chisholm Trail Rdcute hidden spot in round rock
Justine's
4710 E 5th StGreat French  cuisine with good vibes
Canje
1914 East 6th StreetModern Caribbean, NYT 50 best for 2022
Uchi
801 S Lamar BlvdSushi
June's
1722 S Congress AveGreat brunch on South Congress Ave
DEE DEE - Northern Thai Street Food
4204 Menchaca RdGreat Thai food
Sap's Fine Thai Cuisine
4514 West Gate BlvdThai food
Altstadt Brewery
U.S. 290Huge German style brewery near Fredericksburg
Massive local brewery nearby with massive outdoor space and great beer.
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Meanwhile Brewing Company
3901 Promontory Point DrMassive local brewery nearby with massive outdoor space and great beer.
Aviator Pizza & Drafthouse
6501 S Congress Avelocal pizza
Tucci's Southside Subs
801 E William Cannon DrSome of the best sandwiches in the city.
Great place to grab some beers with a bunch of delicious food trucks around for the quintessential Austin experience
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St Elmo Brewing Company
440 E St Elmo RdGreat place to grab some beers with a bunch of delicious food trucks around for the quintessential Austin experience
Loro
2115 S Lamar BlvdSightseeing
McKinney Falls State Park
5808 McKinney Falls PkwyBest hiking right down the street
Circuit of The Americas
9201 Circuit of the Americas BlvdFormula 1 and concerts
Mount Bonnell
Views
Lady Bird Lake
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike TrailBest place to walk and take in the beautiful Austin skyline
South Congress
Best place to shop and stroll
Hamilton Pool Preserve
24300 Hamilton Pool RdBarton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton Dr360 Bridge
4801 Plaza on the LakeGroceries
Central Market
4477 S Lamar BlvdGourmet groceries
Star Market
7930 Thaxton RoadClosest (small) grocery store
Shopping
Whole Earth Provision Co.
1014 N Lamar BlvdAustin Gift Company
4211 S Lamar BlvdGreat for buying souvenirs
CVS
7101 East William Cannon DriveNearest pharmacy & convenience store
Downtown Austin station
Night life
Parker Jazz Club
117 W 4th StLive Jazz
Elephant Room
315 Congress AveUnderground jazz club
Fun place to play classic arcade games and drink local hard cider.
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Cidercade
600 East Riverside DriveFun place to play classic arcade games and drink local hard cider.
Zanzibar
There is a comedy club in the back with great  improv in the evenings
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The Hideout Coffee House
617 Congress AveThere is a comedy club in the back with great  improv in the evenings