Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
The Buzz Mill
1505 Town Creek DrWalkable distance, open 24/7 and local!
Cafe Nena'i
1700 Montopolis DrGreat local, South American spot for pastries and coffee!
Brand new spot on South Congress with large outdoor seating area to hang out with friends/family. You can find food trucks, coffee, beer, and cocktails here.
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Kosmískur Kaffi + Bjórahús
121 Pickle RdBrand new spot on South Congress with large outdoor seating area to hang out with friends/family. You can find food trucks, coffee, beer, and cocktails here.
One of our favorite brunch spots! Enjoy a wholesome meal here. They are known for their burgers, so go during brunch to try them or enjoy breakfast served all day (i.e. 7am-4pm)
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Counter Cafe
1914 E 6th StOne of our favorite brunch spots! Enjoy a wholesome meal here. They are known for their burgers, so go during brunch to try them or enjoy breakfast served all day (i.e. 7am-4pm)
Good tacos just down the road and on the way to Downtown and Congress. Plus parking!
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Taco Joint
2809 San Jacinto BlvdGood tacos just down the road and on the way to Downtown and Congress. Plus parking!
Local Vietnamese joint with an affordable menu! Traditional Vietnamese fare and boba tea 5 minutes away!
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Pho Please
1920 E Riverside DrLocal Vietnamese joint with an affordable menu! Traditional Vietnamese fare and boba tea 5 minutes away!
Inventive Mexican fare and great drinks located in the heart of East Austin. Great happy hour specials- try the bonita cocktail!
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Licha's Cantina
1306 E 6th StInventive Mexican fare and great drinks located in the heart of East Austin. Great happy hour specials- try the bonita cocktail!
Quaint bakery/cafe serving up some of the best macarons in town. Try as many pastries as you can and one of their quiches.
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La Pâtisserie
602 W Annie StQuaint bakery/cafe serving up some of the best macarons in town. Try as many pastries as you can and one of their quiches.
Intimate spot with Neapolitan style pizza and great desserts. We recommend going there on off-hours because there is limited seating.
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Bufalina Pizza
2215 E Cesar Chavez StIntimate spot with Neapolitan style pizza and great desserts. We recommend going there on off-hours because there is limited seating.
Drinks & Nightlife
Hip winery on South Congress to relax and get away from the hustle and bustle of Downtown Austin. Indulge in some great local wine and cheese plates.
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The Infinite Monkey Theorem
702 Shady LnHip winery on South Congress to relax and get away from the hustle and bustle of Downtown Austin. Indulge in some great local wine and cheese plates.
Walkable distance for late night drinks and food! Good happy and dog-friendly patio.
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The Jackalope South Shore
1523 Tinnin Ford RdWalkable distance for late night drinks and food! Good happy and dog-friendly patio.
Fun spot for drinks, karaoke, trivia night, and live music. Catch a movie at the Alamo Drafthouse right next door!
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The Highball
1120 S Lamar BlvdFun spot for drinks, karaoke, trivia night, and live music. Catch a movie at the Alamo Drafthouse right next door!
Chill spot on Rainey Street for drinks and catching up with friends!
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Lucille Patio Lounge
77 Rainey StChill spot on Rainey Street for drinks and catching up with friends!
Fun bar on the East Side with drinks, live music, and a DJ on Saturdays nights for dancing.
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The Volstead Lounge
1500 E 6th StFun bar on the East Side with drinks, live music, and a DJ on Saturdays nights for dancing.
One of Austin's most iconic music venues. Emo's is a couple minutes away and hosts shows almost everyday of the week!
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Emo's Austin
2015 E Riverside DrOne of Austin's most iconic music venues. Emo's is a couple minutes away and hosts shows almost everyday of the week!
Sightseeing
Take a walk down this pedestrian-only bridge across Lady Bird Lake after grabbing lunch on South Lamar or during sunset for gorgeous views of Downtown Austin.
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Pfluger Pedestrian Bridge
222 Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike TrailTake a walk down this pedestrian-only bridge across Lady Bird Lake after grabbing lunch on South Lamar or during sunset for gorgeous views of Downtown Austin.
Explore local shops, popular restaurants and the famous view of Downtown!
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Congress Avenue
Congress AvenueExplore local shops, popular restaurants and the famous view of Downtown!
Arts & Culture
Not your typical library! Austin's brand new library is free to check out- marvel at the architecture, rooftop views, and modern resources.
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Austin Central Library, Austin Public Library
710 W Cesar Chavez StNot your typical library! Austin's brand new library is free to check out- marvel at the architecture, rooftop views, and modern resources.
Located on UT campus. One of the largest university art museums, the Blanton consists of over 18,000 pieces of artwork ranging from modern to Old Master paintings. Check out Ellsworth Kelly's new exhibit dedicated to Austin!
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Blanton Listasafn
200 East Martin Luther King Junior BoulevardLocated on UT campus. One of the largest university art museums, the Blanton consists of over 18,000 pieces of artwork ranging from modern to Old Master paintings. Check out Ellsworth Kelly's new exhibit dedicated to Austin!
Parks & Nature
Go kayaking, canoeing, swimming or just relaxing and dog watch at Austin's biggest park where you can get some of the best views in Town.
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Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs RdGo kayaking, canoeing, swimming or just relaxing and dog watch at Austin's biggest park where you can get some of the best views in Town.
Perfect place for a casual, low-stakes hike! Sweat off all those tacos and grab some fresh air on this trail. Free of charge!
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Barton Creek Greenbelt
3755 South Capital of Texas HighwayPerfect place for a casual, low-stakes hike! Sweat off all those tacos and grab some fresh air on this trail. Free of charge!
Shopping
Iconic record store located in the Market District across from Whole Foods. Find some great albums and check out their occasional and free in-store performances.
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Waterloo Records
600 N Lamar BlvdIconic record store located in the Market District across from Whole Foods. Find some great albums and check out their occasional and free in-store performances.
Essentials
H-E-B plus!
2508 E Riverside DrTexas's favorite grocery store chain! HEB is right down the road.