Guidebook for SoCo Stone House
Coffee shops
The Salty Donut
2000 S Congress AveNearby spot for coffee and donuts
Teal House Coffee and Bakery
2304 S Congress AveNearby spot for coffee, cinnamon rolls and kolaches
Nearby spot for coffee and pastries, healthy bowls and wine. Great patio with various food trucks.
31 locals recommend
The Meteor
2110 S Congress AveNearby spot for coffee and pastries, healthy bowls and wine. Great patio with various food trucks.
Mañana
1603 S Congress AveNearby spot for coffee and pastries; part of South Congress Hotel
Little Brother Coffee & Kolaches
1512 S Congress AveNearby spot for coffee and kolaches
Nearby spot for coffee and bagels; food trucks for lunch and dinner with full bar. Gorgeous landscaping and a true local favorite. Not exactly walking distance from SoCo Stone House, but it's a short ride share or scooter ride.
205 locals recommend
Cosmic Coffee + Beer Garden
121 Pickle RdNearby spot for coffee and bagels; food trucks for lunch and dinner with full bar. Gorgeous landscaping and a true local favorite. Not exactly walking distance from SoCo Stone House, but it's a short ride share or scooter ride.
Food scene
Long-time local favorite; open later than most South Congress restaurants
478 locals recommend
Magnolia Cafe
1920 S Congress AveLong-time local favorite; open later than most South Congress restaurants
Torchy's Tacos
2809 S 1st StBreakfast, lunch & dinner tacos and queso
June's
1722 S Congress AveBistro serving brunch, lunch and dinner
Vespaio Restaurant
1610 S Congress AveUpscale Italian
Café No Sé
1603 S Congress AveAll-day restaurant; part of South Congress Hotel complex
Mexican restaurant; live music & tacos on the patio on the weekend
398 locals recommend
Güero's Taco Bar
1412 S Congress AveMexican restaurant; live music & tacos on the patio on the weekend
Long-time pizza favorite. Take-out window next door is open late.
791 locals recommend
Home Slice Pizza
1415 S Congress AveLong-time pizza favorite. Take-out window next door is open late.
Chapulin Cantina
1610 South Congress AvenueOaxaca-inspired Mexican food and cocktail bar
Maie Day is a community chophouse located at South Congress Hotel. Helmed by three-time James Beard-nominated chef Michael Fojtasek.
Maie Day
1603 South Congress AvenueMaie Day is a community chophouse located at South Congress Hotel. Helmed by three-time James Beard-nominated chef Michael Fojtasek.
Craft cocktails, elevated snacks & coffee served in a chill, stylish space at South Congress Hotel.
South Congress Hotel Lobby Bar
1603 S Congress AveCraft cocktails, elevated snacks & coffee served in a chill, stylish space at South Congress Hotel.
Tso Chinese Takeout & Delivery
2407 South Congress AvenueLive music
Live music nightly; on the weekend don't miss the Jade Room upstairs. Check website for calendar.
242 locals recommend
C-Boys Heart and Soul
2008 S Congress AveLive music nightly; on the weekend don't miss the Jade Room upstairs. Check website for calendar.
Legendary live music venue, open afternoons 'til late night. Check website for calendar.
815 locals recommend
The Continental Gallery
1313 S Congress AveLegendary live music venue, open afternoons 'til late night. Check website for calendar.
Güero's Taco Bar
1412 S Congress AveLive music on the patio; check website for details
Neighborhoods
Our neighborhood is close to bustling South Congress. Rolling, winding streets shrouded in mature live oak trees showcase an eclectic array of 1920s-era homes with gardens plus a few modernist constructions. Locals hit the wooded trail of the Blunn Creek Greenbelt, which connects a pair of neighborhood parks, the Big Stacy, with a spring-fed pool, and the Little Stacy.
27 locals recommend
Travis Heights
Our neighborhood is close to bustling South Congress. Rolling, winding streets shrouded in mature live oak trees showcase an eclectic array of 1920s-era homes with gardens plus a few modernist constructions. Locals hit the wooded trail of the Blunn Creek Greenbelt, which connects a pair of neighborhood parks, the Big Stacy, with a spring-fed pool, and the Little Stacy.
South Congress draws plenty of foot traffic to its vibrant stretch of hip boutiques, trendy lodging options and Austin-original eateries. Live music shows abound, including nightly sets at the legendary Continental Club. There’s also a picture-postcard vista of the Texas State Capitol. Taking flight every summer evening from beneath the Congress Avenue Bridge is the world’s largest urban bat colony.
650 locals recommend
South Congress
South Congress draws plenty of foot traffic to its vibrant stretch of hip boutiques, trendy lodging options and Austin-original eateries. Live music shows abound, including nightly sets at the legendary Continental Club. There’s also a picture-postcard vista of the Texas State Capitol. Taking flight every summer evening from beneath the Congress Avenue Bridge is the world’s largest urban bat colony.
Grocery and liquor stores
H-E-B
5800 W Slaughter LnNearest full-size grocery store
Nearby small market; good selection of beer and wine; tacos and sandwiches
45 locals recommend
RiverCity Market & Deli
2209 S Congress AveNearby small market; good selection of beer and wine; tacos and sandwiches
Nearby liquor store; good selection of wines, agave spirits, whiskies, etc.
12 locals recommend
Travis Heights Wine & Spirits
1948 S I-35 Frontage RdNearby liquor store; good selection of wines, agave spirits, whiskies, etc.
Shopping
Allens Boots
1522 S Congress AveFamous boot store, also carries a variety of western wear
Maufrais
1512 S Congress AveStetson hats and other western items
Howler Brothers - South Congress Outpost
1333 South Congress AvenueClothing store
Tecovas
1500 S Congress AveBoot store
Madewell
1329 S Congress AveWomen's clothing store
Nike by South Congress
1221 South Congress AvenueNike athletic gear
Traveler advice
Customs and culture
do512.com for events and happenings
If you're looking for live music listings, local events, festivals, etc., this is a great resource
Customs and culture
austin.eater.com for restaurant reviews
Local restaurant reviews, as well as news and foodie events
Getting around
Walk, scooters & electric bikes, ride shares
South Congress is a 5 minute walk up Live Oak, and South Congress is very walkable. Scooters and electric bikes are easy to find all over Austin. Ride shares are recommended if you're going downtown, to the east side, or other areas away from South Congress.