Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Xian Sushi and Noodle
1801 E 51st StYummy hand-pulled noodles.
Delicious, unpretentious menu. Great wine list and service.
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Foreign & Domestic
306 E 53rd StDelicious, unpretentious menu. Great wine list and service.
Justine's
4710 E 5th StLives up to it's reputation.
VERTS Kebap
Filling delicious kebaps.
Sidewalk cafe where everything is locally sourced, carefully considered, and intentionally prepared. Gorgeous coffee too.
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Hillside Farmacy
1209 E 11th StSidewalk cafe where everything is locally sourced, carefully considered, and intentionally prepared. Gorgeous coffee too.
Epoch Coffee
221 W N Loop BlvdCoffee!
Coffee, great place to spend an afternoon reading and working and take in an Austin vibe.
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Spider House Ballroom
2906 Fruth StCoffee, great place to spend an afternoon reading and working and take in an Austin vibe.
Best coffee this side of the Atlantic. European setting.
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Houndstooth Coffee
4200 N Lamar BlvdBest coffee this side of the Atlantic. European setting.
Uchiko
4200 N Lamar BlvdDelicious place to blow a pay check. Japanese farmhouse decor.
Koriente
621 E 7th StMy favorite eatery. Healthy and delicious.
Blue Dahlia Bistro
1115 E 11th StBreakfast, lunch, tartines, coffee, European seating.
Ramen worth standing in line for. Seriously, you will stand in line so plan for it. Deeeeelicious.
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Ramen Tatsu-Ya
1234 S Lamar BlvdRamen worth standing in line for. Seriously, you will stand in line so plan for it. Deeeeelicious.
Kuneho
1600 East 6th StreetAs in Paul. Worth all the yell.
The Liberty
1618 East 6th StreetUnmatched beets and brussel sprouts.
Komé
5301 Airport BlvdBoth lunch and dinner bowls terrific.
Tyson's Tacos
4905 Airport BlvdBreakfast tacos.
Dolce Vita
gelato, coffee
South Congress Cafe
1600 S Congress AveBrunch, happy hour.
Thunderbird Coffee
2200 Manor RdCoffee, setting, paninis.
El Chile Cafe y Cantina
1900 Manor RdGuacamole and chilequiles.
Houndstooth Coffee
4200 N Lamar BlvdExceptional coffee.
El Chilito
2219 Manor RdBreakfast tacos
Buenos Aires Café
1201 E 6th StDelicious, great atmosphere, great location
Kin & Comfort
1700 W Parmer LnTom Ka Shrimp and Grits
Lucy's Fried Chicken
2218 College AveFor the obvious. But the oysters are why I go!
Rene Ortiz creates some of the most inviting, memorable and satisfying dishes you'll ever experience. Not kidding.
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Launderette
2115 Holly StRene Ortiz creates some of the most inviting, memorable and satisfying dishes you'll ever experience. Not kidding.
Salt & Time
1912 E 7th StLocal butcher. Need I say more?
Don't miss Jesse Griffith's spectacular menu. So local you can taste which fields the bees where in before making the honey. Unforgettably tasty.
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Dai Due
2406 Manor RdDon't miss Jesse Griffith's spectacular menu. So local you can taste which fields the bees where in before making the honey. Unforgettably tasty.
Delicious food, terrific wine list. Small, family run with an exceptional chef. Local ingredients and patio.
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Sala and Betty
5201 Airport BlvdDelicious food, terrific wine list. Small, family run with an exceptional chef. Local ingredients and patio.
Drop dead delicious. Full menu and small plates/tapas. Free, compulsory valet parking. Amazing sommelier, deserts, lively atmosphere. Patio, community or individual tables.
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BULLFIGHT
4807 Airport BoulevardDrop dead delicious. Full menu and small plates/tapas. Free, compulsory valet parking. Amazing sommelier, deserts, lively atmosphere. Patio, community or individual tables.
Michi Ramen
6519 N Lamar BlvdDelicious ramen where you can select your broth strength.
Fresh food, wonderful service, yummy labneh. Convenient and friendly.
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The Halal Corner
1200 Barbara Jordan BlvdFresh food, wonderful service, yummy labneh. Convenient and friendly.
Delicious brunch, small, dedicated tasty menu aside from Brunch. Warm atmosphere with nice service.
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Apothecary
4800 Burnet RoadDelicious brunch, small, dedicated tasty menu aside from Brunch. Warm atmosphere with nice service.
Hillside Farmacy
1209 E 11th StOysters, great wine list, sidewalk cafe.
Batch Craft Beer & Kolaches
3220 Manor RdPatio
Sa-Ten Coffee & Eats
4917 Airport BlvdBe More Pacific
7858 Shoal Creek BlvdBahn mi.
L'Oca d'Oro
1900 Simond AveLick Honest Ice Creams
1100 S Lamar BlvdColleen's Kitchen
1911 Aldrich StSouthern
épicerie café & grocery
2307 Hancock DrLe Politique
110 San Antonio StFlower Child
11721 Rock Rose AveHealthy
True Food Kitchen
222 West AvenueHealthy and delicious.
Antonelli's Cheese Shop
4220 Duval StCheese
Fareground
111 Congress AveFood hall.
Loro
2115 S Lamar BlvdPatio
Nickel City
1133 E 11th StIl Brutto
1601 E 6th StPatio
Pitchfork Pretty
2708 E Cesar Chavez StSaigon Le Vendeur
2601 E 7th StTrailer
Stella Public House
1905 Aldrich StJ.T. Youngblood's
1905 Aldrich StreetFried chicken.
Café No Sé
1603 S Congress AveHalcyon
218 W 4th St Great work spot.
Cenote - Windsor Park
6214 Cameron RdOlive & June
3411 Glenview AveJuiceLand
1625 Barton Springs Rd Juice!
The Omelettry
4631 Airport BlvdBreakfast - often a wait.
La Patisserie
7301 Burnet RdUpper Crust Bakery
4508 Burnet RdPicnik
4801 Burnet RdHey Cupcake!
4209 Airport BoulevardNoble Sandwich Co.
4805 Burnet RdSandwiches that don't mess around.
Titaya's Thai Cuisine
5501 N Lamar BlvdDK Sushi
6400 S 1st StSweet Ritual
4631 Airport BlvdFlitch Coffee
641 Tillery St
Kemuri Tatsu-Ya
2713 E 2nd StCurcuma
2324 E Cesar Chavez StAyruvedic menu.
Hopfields
3110 Guadalupe StBlack's Barbecue Austin
3110 Guadalupe StSalt Lick BBQ
18300 Farm to Market Rd 1826BBQ Hill Country drive - BYOB.
Lamberts
401 W 2nd StBBQ
Olamaie
1610 San Antonio StFantastic service, warm, inviting atmosphere and impeccable Italian menu. More upscale than the average Austin eatery and worth it when you feel like having a special experience.
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Red Ash
303 Colorado StFantastic service, warm, inviting atmosphere and impeccable Italian menu. More upscale than the average Austin eatery and worth it when you feel like having a special experience.
Bufalina Due
6555 Burnet RdWood-fired pizza.
Bufalina Pizza
2215 E Cesar Chavez StEl Chilito
2219 Manor RdBreakfast tacos.
Barley Swine
6555 Burnet RdTacodeli
4200 N Lamar BlvdBreakfast tacos.
Snap Kitchen
1014 W 6th StEasy picnic/to-go lunch.
G'Raj Mahal
73 Rainey St
Barlata
1500 S Lamar BlvdTapas.
EL CHIPIRÓN
2717 S Lamar BlvdPintxos.
Kyōten Sushiko
4600 Mueller BlvdSushi.
Fukumoto Sushi & Yakitori Izakaya
514 Medina StApproachable Japanese menu.
Otoko
1603 S Congress AveDetailed and exclusive omakase.
Musashino Sushi Dokoro
2905 San Gabriel StSushi.
Yoshi Ramen Austin
3320 Harmon AveJuniper
2400 E Cesar Chavez StTurntable Eatery
5111 Airport BlvdGreat, easy atmosphere. Meatballs so good!
Everything from nipping in for a coffee to enjoying of a full meal. Close and fresh!
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Hank's Austin
5811 Berkman DrEverything from nipping in for a coffee to enjoying of a full meal. Close and fresh!
Voodoo Doughnut - 6th Street
212 E 6th StBecause they are delicious.
Essentials
New H.E.B. grocery store. Lake-Flato designed. Also offers prepared foods.
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H-E-B Pharmacy
1801 E 51st StNew H.E.B. grocery store. Lake-Flato designed. Also offers prepared foods.
Mueller Farmers' Market
2006 Philomena StFresh, local, every Sunday.
Envy Nails
1801 E 51st StH-E-B
5808 Burnet RdWheatsville Food Co-Op
3101 Guadalupe StCentral Market
4477 S Lamar BlvdDharma Yoga
3317 Manor RdYoga!
99 Ranch Market
6929 Airport BlvdPeoples Rx
4018 N Lamar BlvdService-oriented pharmacy.
Lake Austin Spa Resort
1705 S Quinlan Park RdMyo Massage, Acupuncture and Movement
4616 Triangle AveMueller Farmers' Market
2006 Philomena StSunday Farmer's Market.
Austin Salt Cave
801 Ranch Rd 620 SDrinks & Nightlife
Fantastic appetizers, food and drink menu. Fire pits in winter, shade in summer. Constantly receiving glowing write ups in food and drink blogs and great atmosphere.
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Contigo
2027 Anchor LnFantastic appetizers, food and drink menu. Fire pits in winter, shade in summer. Constantly receiving glowing write ups in food and drink blogs and great atmosphere.
Specialty drinks and a small, tasty menu. Kimchi reuben a favorite.
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drink.well.
207 E 53rd StSpecialty drinks and a small, tasty menu. Kimchi reuben a favorite.
The Volstead Lounge
1500 E 6th StCheck their listing for great shows.
Ah Sing Den
1100 E 6th StMixology at it's finest.
Easy Tiger
1501 E 7th StPing-pong, exceptional bakery, craft beers, relaxed crowd.
The Liberty
1618 East 6th StreetESK trailer in back.
The Tigress Pub
100 W N Loop Blvd~Perfect~ drinks every time in a teeny setting.
Salty Sow
1917 Manor RdHappy hour, wine and drink menu.
La Condesa
400 W 2nd StInterior Mexican
Techo Mezcaleria and Agave Bar
2201 Manor RdMescal. Need I say more?
Midnight Cowboy Modeling
313 E 6th StAviary Decor
2110 S Lamar BlvdWine bar and kitchen
B.D. Riley's Irish Pub at Mueller
1905 Aldrich StEnglish pub.
Vino Vino
4119 Guadalupe StDelicious menu and great service out of the fray.
Whisler's
1816 E 6th StC-Boys Heart and Soul
2008 S Congress AveHotel San Jose Lounge
1316 S Congress AveQuiet patio away from crowded Congress Ave.
Everything Else
East End Wines
1209 Rosewood AvenueDiscerning, hand-selected wines.
SpinZone Laundry North
6307 Cameron Rd24-hour laundry
Cenote
1010 E Cesar Chavez StCoffee, location, Austin atmosphere.
W Austin
200 Lavaca StRecord room
Shopping
Serious cheese store with unpretentious and knowledgeable staff.
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Your Mom's Burger Kit
5001 Airport BlvdSerious cheese store with unpretentious and knowledgeable staff.
Stitch Lab
1000 S 1st StBest place in your life to take a sewing class. Terrific fabrics.
Parts & Labour
1704 S Congress AveHand-made clothes and wares.
Blackmail
1202 S Congress AveCouture and inspired clothing innovations.
South Congress Cafe
1600 S Congress AveBest bookstore in Austin.
Waterloo Records
600 N Lamar BlvdMusic to buy
End Of An Ear
4304 Clawson RdMusic to buy
Metz Building
704 Congress AvenueHats! Unbelievably cool hats.
Sightseeing
Harry Ransom Center
300 W 21st StEphemera, photos, prints, maps.
B-Cycle bike share. Great way to see the city. Lots of parking docks around town.
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Austin B-cycle Station
499 E 4th StB-Cycle bike share. Great way to see the city. Lots of parking docks around town.
Ai Weiwei's Forever Bicycles
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail
Texas Senate
1200 Congress AveEntertainment & Activities
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Mueller
1911 Aldrich StBeijing Foot Spa
7301 Burnet RdViolet Crown Social Club
1111 E 6th St