Guidebook for Austin
Drinks & Nightlife
Inviting joint that boasts creative cocktails, pool tables, an eclectic jukebox + cool outdoor patio.
83 yerel halk öneriyor
Crow Bar
3116 S Congress AveInviting joint that boasts creative cocktails, pool tables, an eclectic jukebox + cool outdoor patio.
Food Scene
Fantastic Vietnamese fare; delicious noodle bowls, bahn mi, spring rolls + chrysanthemum tea
16 yerel halk öneriyor
Lulu B's
3632 South Congress AvenueFantastic Vietnamese fare; delicious noodle bowls, bahn mi, spring rolls + chrysanthemum tea
Famous local ice cream shop with several locations; creative flavors and sundae options
397 yerel halk öneriyor
Amys Ice Creams
1301 S Congress AveFamous local ice cream shop with several locations; creative flavors and sundae options
Multiple locations, trailers + trucks; best juice in town, hands down
519 yerel halk öneriyor
JuiceLand
1625 Barton Springs RdMultiple locations, trailers + trucks; best juice in town, hands down
Creative juice concoctions + original food items to go; super fresh and always filling
17 yerel halk öneriyor
Daily Juice Cafe
205 W 3rd StCreative juice concoctions + original food items to go; super fresh and always filling
Best gelato in the city; unique flavors + fantastic espresso
120 yerel halk öneriyor
Dolce Neve Gelato
1713 S 1st StBest gelato in the city; unique flavors + fantastic espresso
New owner custom roasts his own beans for some of the best espresso in Austin; excellent, homestyle sandwiches
6 yerel halk öneriyor
Sage Cafe
2810 South Congress AvenueNew owner custom roasts his own beans for some of the best espresso in Austin; excellent, homestyle sandwiches
Banh Mi
1007 S Congress AveFantastic vietnamese fare + bubble tea in a quaint retail space
If you're ever in Giddings, or just driving through, you must have a fresh, fried-egg sandwich with organic greens...and don't forget to try the macchiato!
290 Grind
173 E Austin StIf you're ever in Giddings, or just driving through, you must have a fresh, fried-egg sandwich with organic greens...and don't forget to try the macchiato!
Great little neighborhood spot with unique cuisine and homemade ice cream; the very definition of local
189 yerel halk öneriyor
Thai Fresh
909 W Mary StGreat little neighborhood spot with unique cuisine and homemade ice cream; the very definition of local
Vegetarian hotspot with the best BLT on the planet; try the London Fog and the blueberry cornbread
565 yerel halk öneriyor
Bouldin Creek Cafe
1900 S 1st StVegetarian hotspot with the best BLT on the planet; try the London Fog and the blueberry cornbread
These are everywhere in Austin, and soon you'll know why; try the Democrat and the Trailer Park with some fresh guac + chips
275 yerel halk öneriyor
Torchy's Tacos
1311 South 1st StreetThese are everywhere in Austin, and soon you'll know why; try the Democrat and the Trailer Park with some fresh guac + chips
French-Vietnamese fusion make for a unique, flavorful experience; get there early...this one really fills up
426 yerel halk öneriyor
Elizabeth Street Cafe
1501 S 1st StFrench-Vietnamese fusion make for a unique, flavorful experience; get there early...this one really fills up
Multiple locations, evening hours, and the freshest soups you'll ever taste; unique recipes + food mixology make this one of Austin's mainstays
133 yerel halk öneriyor
Soup Peddler Real Food & Juice Bar
501 W Mary StMultiple locations, evening hours, and the freshest soups you'll ever taste; unique recipes + food mixology make this one of Austin's mainstays
Fantastic espresso and breakfast tacos; some folks even get married at this welcoming, east-side hotspot
250 yerel halk öneriyor
Cherrywood Coffeehouse
1400 E 38th 1/2 StFantastic espresso and breakfast tacos; some folks even get married at this welcoming, east-side hotspot
Go for the drinks, stay for the food; nothing here disappoints
82 yerel halk öneriyor
Second Bar + Kitchen
200 Congress AveGo for the drinks, stay for the food; nothing here disappoints
Tucked away on the east side, this indoor-outdoor gem serves killer cocktails and unique dishes all the way
297 yerel halk öneriyor
Contigo
2027 Anchor LnTucked away on the east side, this indoor-outdoor gem serves killer cocktails and unique dishes all the way
Super-eclectic small bites in glorious fashion; you simply must try everything on the menu
374 yerel halk öneriyor
Odd Duck
1201 S Lamar BlvdSuper-eclectic small bites in glorious fashion; you simply must try everything on the menu
You have never had ice cream like Lick; unique, small batch flavors so delicious you'll want to sample them all
270 yerel halk öneriyor
Lick Honest Ice Creams
1100 S Lamar BlvdYou have never had ice cream like Lick; unique, small batch flavors so delicious you'll want to sample them all
Fresh, handmade, and just plain good; try the broccoli cheese soup with any sub
124 yerel halk öneriyor
ThunderCloud Subs
2308 Lake Austin BlvdFresh, handmade, and just plain good; try the broccoli cheese soup with any sub
Skip that line around the building and seat yourself at the bar; awesome service, delicious beer flights, and the best damn craft burgers around
780 yerel halk öneriyor
Hopdoddy Burger Bar
1400 S Congress AveSkip that line around the building and seat yourself at the bar; awesome service, delicious beer flights, and the best damn craft burgers around
thin crust + sliced meatballs + parmesan crisps = can't stop eating
372 yerel halk öneriyor
Via 313 Pizza
10106 W 6th Stthin crust + sliced meatballs + parmesan crisps = can't stop eating
épicerie café & grocery
2307 Hancock DrLobster sandwich + some other amazing stuff
Local, fresh, delicious, unique, and packed to the gills with incredible selection
7 yerel halk öneriyor
Fork & Taco
4801 Burnet RoadLocal, fresh, delicious, unique, and packed to the gills with incredible selection
Casual, inviting, and 'licious...everything a coffee shop should be
60 yerel halk öneriyor
Monkey Nest Coffee
5353 Burnet RdCasual, inviting, and 'licious...everything a coffee shop should be
The best hangout for North Loop tech geeks and bike nerds alike
99 yerel halk öneriyor
Flightpath Coffeehouse
5011 Duval StThe best hangout for North Loop tech geeks and bike nerds alike
Shopping
Great secondhand shop touting name brands to vintage pieces at super low prices
12 yerel halk öneriyor
Uptown Cheapskate Austin
3005 S Lamar BlvdGreat secondhand shop touting name brands to vintage pieces at super low prices
The most upscale consignment you'll find in the city; extremely unique pieces and awesome designer deals
19 yerel halk öneriyor
Moss Designer Consignment
705 S Lamar BlvdThe most upscale consignment you'll find in the city; extremely unique pieces and awesome designer deals
Eclectic, well-preserved farmhouse antiques with an edge; fantastic prices and super friendly owners
ROAM
503 W Mary StEclectic, well-preserved farmhouse antiques with an edge; fantastic prices and super friendly owners
Ask for Kay Leigh, their onsite esthetician; she's absolutely the best in the city
Beauty Store Salon & Spa
3300 Bee Cave RdAsk for Kay Leigh, their onsite esthetician; she's absolutely the best in the city
Two stories of paper-sniffing, book-loving heaven with eclectic gift items, live reading events, and damn fine tamales + italian creme soda in the cafe
146 yerel halk öneriyor
BookPeople
603 N Lamar BlvdTwo stories of paper-sniffing, book-loving heaven with eclectic gift items, live reading events, and damn fine tamales + italian creme soda in the cafe
Really, really great staff, great selection, great attitudes, and great bikes; the way they should all be
11 yerel halk öneriyor
The Peddler Bicycle Shop - Hyde Park
5015 Duval StReally, really great staff, great selection, great attitudes, and great bikes; the way they should all be
Everything Else
Super friendly staff with short-term, non-member day rates and unique gym equipment; try the mini climbing wall, infrared sauna, group classes, and beautiful yoga studios
29 yerel halk öneriyor
Castle Hill Fitness Gym & Spa
1112 N Lamar BlvdSuper friendly staff with short-term, non-member day rates and unique gym equipment; try the mini climbing wall, infrared sauna, group classes, and beautiful yoga studios
Not just for ballerinas; adult drop-in classes for newbies to naturals, and absolutely the most versatile style offerings and quality instruction in Austin
22 yerel halk öneriyor
Ballet Austin
501 W 3rd StNot just for ballerinas; adult drop-in classes for newbies to naturals, and absolutely the most versatile style offerings and quality instruction in Austin
Whatever your hair + makeup needs, call Kendall at Mayhem; swear-to-god the best stylist in Austin, and she never breaks the bank!
Mayhem
4526 Burnet RdWhatever your hair + makeup needs, call Kendall at Mayhem; swear-to-god the best stylist in Austin, and she never breaks the bank!
The only SoCo gym that offers aerial hoop classes + a low key workout space
9 yerel halk öneriyor
Ignite Fitnez
1005 E St Elmo RdThe only SoCo gym that offers aerial hoop classes + a low key workout space
Located inside Ignite Fitnez, this private pilates studio offers lessons in Gyrotonic as well
Stillpoint Pilates
1109 S Congress AveLocated inside Ignite Fitnez, this private pilates studio offers lessons in Gyrotonic as well
Beautiful studios, quality instruction, attached juice bar, and fantastic intro-deal make this a perfect downtown one-stop
30 yerel halk öneriyor
Wanderlust Yoga Downtown
206 E 4th StBeautiful studios, quality instruction, attached juice bar, and fantastic intro-deal make this a perfect downtown one-stop
Get out of your comfort zone and into the air; fun as hell, quality aerial instruction from the ground up
13 yerel halk öneriyor
Sky Candy
1023 Springdale RoadGet out of your comfort zone and into the air; fun as hell, quality aerial instruction from the ground up
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar BlvdThey have everything here; seriously