A Great Little Guidebook
Great drinks
Top places in the neighborhood to have a cocktail, wine or beer
Nickel City
1133 E 11th StA cocktail and beer bar that feels like Buffalo NY
LoLo
1504 E 6th StCozy spot for incredible wine and very hip vibe
La Holly
2500 E 6th StMargaritas, patio and a nice selection of mezcal
Wright Bros. Brew and Brew
500 San Marcos StZilker Brewing Company
1701 E 6th StDelicious beers
Kinda Tropical
3501 E 7th StVery local vibe, drinks and good food with a huge patio
Dive-y bar with and excellent cocktail program, live jazz, pool, and a big patio
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King Bee Lounge
1906 E 12th StDive-y bar with and excellent cocktail program, live jazz, pool, and a big patio
Kitty Cohen's
2211 Webberville RdVery fun 80s pool party vibe
De Nada Cantina
4715 East Cesar Chavez StreetGreat margaritas! Also, decent tacos!
A real gem of a downtown spot: award winning and modern beers brewed on site and a great seasonal menu. Good for groups and brunch too!
Hold Out Brewing
A real gem of a downtown spot: award winning and modern beers brewed on site and a great seasonal menu. Good for groups and brunch too!
St Elmo Brewing Company
440 E St Elmo RdGreat locally owned brewery off the beaten path.
Top tacos
The best tacos in the neighborhood are on this list
Incredible nixtamalization skills on display with these gourmet tacos and tostadas. And, fantastic dessert!
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Nixta Taqueria
2512 E 12th StIncredible nixtamalization skills on display with these gourmet tacos and tostadas. And, fantastic dessert!
Fried and True Food Truck
1308 E 6th StCuantos Tacos
1108 East 12th StreetVoted best tacos in Austin in 2022!
Tiny and delicious tacos cooked traditionally on a disk-shaped pan and served from a trailer
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Discada
1319 Rosewood AveTiny and delicious tacos cooked traditionally on a disk-shaped pan and served from a trailer
Veracruz All Natural
111 East Cesar Chavez StreetTHE spot for breakfast tacos
ENSENADA ATX
1108 East 12th StreetDelightful Baja-style fish tacos from incredible women!
But First Coffee
An assortment of the best coffee in Austin
Fleet Coffee Co
2427 Webberville RdSome of the best coffee in the United States is right here
Wright Bros. Brew and Brew
500 San Marcos StCoffee, beer, cocktails…this local’s spot has it all
Walking distance, house-roasted coffee and great people watching
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Figure 8 Coffee Purveyors
1111 Chicon StWalking distance, house-roasted coffee and great people watching
Try Hard Coffee Roasters
1115 E 11th StFun drinks, breakfast, and DJs spinning records
A coffee window and bar inside the only Stetson hat shop in Austin. Fresh baked goods and friendly, cool service.
Little Brother Coffee & Kolaches
1512 S Congress AveA coffee window and bar inside the only Stetson hat shop in Austin. Fresh baked goods and friendly, cool service.
Fave Food Spots
There’s a lot of great food in Austin but these neighborhood places are really stand out
Paperboy
1203 E 11th StGreat breakfast and brunch, unstoppable pastries and delightful cocktails
Sammataro
2907 East 12th StreetVery good pizza from a very small truck
JuiceLand
1625 Barton Springs RdFantastic smoothies, juice and vegan food
Sour Duck Market
1814 E Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSome of the best baked goods in the city
Easy Tiger
1501 E 7th StFresh-baked bread and delectable sausages, huge patio and indoor dining
Il Brutto
1601 E 6th StItalian and there’s always room at the bar
Gelateria Gemelli
1009 E 6th StHouse-made Gelato and aperatifs!
The best ramen in the city - cal ahead for takeout or enjoy the hip hop inspired decor
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Ramen Tatsu-Ya
1234 S Lamar BlvdThe best ramen in the city - cal ahead for takeout or enjoy the hip hop inspired decor
Old Thousand
1000 E 11th StTHE Chinese takeout in the neighborhood
An incredible restaurant with out of this world flavors - highly recommend getting a reservation
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Canje
1914 East 6th StreetAn incredible restaurant with out of this world flavors - highly recommend getting a reservation
Fantastic new-school bbq at Mickelthwaite. And Taco Bronco makes tacos with their meat!
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Micklethwait Craft Meats
1309 Rosewood AveFantastic new-school bbq at Mickelthwaite. And Taco Bronco makes tacos with their meat!
Anything’s Baked Potato
1326 Rosewood AvenueIf you’re like us sometimes you just crave an awesomely loaded baked potato.
Top Shopping
Favorite and unique local spots within walking distance
lovecraft
1107 E 11th StBeautiful clothes, jewelry and home goods
Quickie Pickie
2027 E Cesar Chavez StEverything you might need to stock up on
Kindred Spirits
1111 E 11th StGreat textures and natural fabrics abound in these gorgeous threads
APT F
1200 East 11th StreetCool home goods and Moroccan rugs
Charm School Vintage
1111 E 11th StWell-curated vintage and crystals
Crowning clubs & venues
The best music venues and bar-nigh clubs are just around the corner from the bungalow.
Cheer Up Charlies
900 Red River StVery fun club with great nightlife scene and dance parties.
Stubb's Bar-B-Q
801 Red River StExcellent large outdoor venue!
Indoor & fantastic outdoor venue with multiple bars, mezzanine. A classic Austin experience.
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Mohawk Austin
912 Red River StIndoor & fantastic outdoor venue with multiple bars, mezzanine. A classic Austin experience.
It’s a tiny bar that throws random punk shows - check their social media for upcoming shows.
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Little Brother - Coffee & Bar
89 Rainey StIt’s a tiny bar that throws random punk shows - check their social media for upcoming shows.
The White Horse
500 Comal StHonkey-tonk, live country bands, pool, and dancing!
Amazing karaoke and dance parties at this tiny neighborhood club where all are welcome.
Outer Heaven Disco Club
Amazing karaoke and dance parties at this tiny neighborhood club where all are welcome.