Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Local taco establishment and the BEST queso in town. There is a secret menu too :)
1075 locals recommend
Torchy's Tacos
2809 S 1st StLocal taco establishment and the BEST queso in town. There is a secret menu too :)
Locally owned bakery, has a history from the movie Slacker. Grab some coffee and a pastry before you go check out the Adams House B&B a few blocks away.
197 locals recommend
Quack's 43rd Street Bakery
411 E 43rd StLocally owned bakery, has a history from the movie Slacker. Grab some coffee and a pastry before you go check out the Adams House B&B a few blocks away.
Kerbey Lane Cafe
3003 S Lamar BlvdIt's open 24-hours and serves breakfast all day.
Gourdough's Public House
209 W 5th StEverything is made of donuts, need I say more?
The coffee is delicious, the staff is friendly and there is a lovely deck overlooking Bouldin Creek.
115 locals recommend
Once Over Coffee Bar
2009 S 1st StThe coffee is delicious, the staff is friendly and there is a lovely deck overlooking Bouldin Creek.
The food and service never disappoint and you can take in the South Congress "scene."
279 locals recommend
South Congress Cafe
1600 S Congress AveThe food and service never disappoint and you can take in the South Congress "scene."
Shopping
Best locally owned co-op grocery store, delicious smoothies, free wi-fi plus indoor and outdoor seating.
337 locals recommend
Wheatsville Food Co-Op
3101 Guadalupe StBest locally owned co-op grocery store, delicious smoothies, free wi-fi plus indoor and outdoor seating.
Sightseeing
Graffiti Park at Castle Hill
1008 Baylor Stit's a graffiti park :)
Parks & Nature
Barton Creek Greenbelt Trailhead
Barton Creek Greenbelt Trailbeautiful, free hiking trail through town
Big Stacy Neighborhood Park
700 E Live Oak Stfree swimming year round
Hamilton Pool Preserve
24300 Hamilton Pool RdAn amazing fallen-in cave swimming hole, it's gorgeous!
Arts & Culture
Harry Ransom Center
300 W 21st StCheck out the website for current exhibits.
Entertainment & Activities
Violet Crown Social Club
1111 E 6th StAmazing food, indie movies in small theaters.
Drinks & Nightlife
I have never been there but I have heard it's great and it's very close to my house.
435 locals recommend
The Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co.
1305 W Oltorf StI have never been there but I have heard it's great and it's very close to my house.
Again, never been here but I've heard it's a cool place to hang out and the pub grub is good.
291 locals recommend
Black Sheep Lodge
2108 S Lamar BlvdAgain, never been here but I've heard it's a cool place to hang out and the pub grub is good.