Food Scene
Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th StBest BBQ in Texas!
Frank
407 Colorado StFocuses on gourmet hot dogs and has a great brunch!
Halcyon
218 W 4th StFunky coffee and wine bar open late.
Truluck's Austin Downtown
300 Colorado StSeafood galore!
Koriente
621 E 7th StA halcyon refuge of health and peacefulness.
Torchy's Tacos
1311 South 1st StreetThe Original and Austin's history.
Tacodeli
4200 N Lamar BlvdAustin's best.
This is where everyone goes for coffee after the clubs close. If the crowd is too big, locals head to Star Seed, Magnolia or Kerbey Lane.
238 locals recommend
24 Diner
600 N Lamar BlvdThis is where everyone goes for coffee after the clubs close. If the crowd is too big, locals head to Star Seed, Magnolia or Kerbey Lane.
Magnolia Cafe
1920 S Congress AveHealthy, authentic, open 24-7.
Everything Else
Kebabalicious
1311 E 7th StGreat kebab food truck- I recommend the falafel shooter.
Drinks & Nightlife
Threadgill's World Headquarters
301 W Riverside DrAustin Music History!
The Ginger Man Austin
301 Lavaca StreetOne of the best craft beer bars in the city.
The locals favorite craft beer bar, its our best kept secret. A mom and pop shop with beer and wine to take home and surprisingly good Indian food.
267 locals recommend
Whip in
1950 S I-35 Frontage RdThe locals favorite craft beer bar, its our best kept secret. A mom and pop shop with beer and wine to take home and surprisingly good Indian food.
My favorite bar in Austin. Free live music every night of the week. People watching paradise.
672 locals recommend
The White Horse
500 Comal StMy favorite bar in Austin. Free live music every night of the week. People watching paradise.
Arts & Culture
You know the Gift of the Magi story? The author's life story is way more interesting in this quick-to-visit museum.
12 locals recommend
O. Henry Home & Museum
409 E 5th StYou know the Gift of the Magi story? The author's life story is way more interesting in this quick-to-visit museum.
Violet Crown Social Club
1111 E 6th StA restaurant and bar in the theater. I mean, come on.
Shopping
Parts & Labour
1704 S Congress AveGreat for Austin-centric shopping that isn't generic or campy.
STAG Provisions For Men
1423 S Congress AveSwanky men's clothing and beard oil.