Guidebook for Austin
FOOD + RESTAURANTS
Vespaio
1610 S Congress AveDelish! Upper scale Italian.
Oh - so yummy. Feels like a Parisian shop. Absolutely fantastic, homemade breakfast treats, as well as lunch
151 locals recommend
June's
1722 S Congress AveOh - so yummy. Feels like a Parisian shop. Absolutely fantastic, homemade breakfast treats, as well as lunch
Walk 2 minutes to a restaurant with very wonderful food and ambiance.
279 locals recommend
South Congress Cafe
1600 S Congress AveWalk 2 minutes to a restaurant with very wonderful food and ambiance.
Jo's Coffee
1300 S Congress Ave"I Love You So Much". 2 minutes to a GREAT Austin icon.
One of my favorite restaurants. Organic and hormone free. Down to earth place.... very casual.... very. My secret go-to dining.
189 locals recommend
Thai Fresh
909 W Mary StOne of my favorite restaurants. Organic and hormone free. Down to earth place.... very casual.... very. My secret go-to dining.
Terrific Tex-Mex minutes away. Their Cochinita Pibil will make you very happy! Avocado Margaritas for something out of the ordinary. Good breakfasts, too. Great coffee.
200 locals recommend
Curra's Grill
614 E Oltorf StTerrific Tex-Mex minutes away. Their Cochinita Pibil will make you very happy! Avocado Margaritas for something out of the ordinary. Good breakfasts, too. Great coffee.
Elizabeth Street Cafe
1501 S 1st Styummmmmmmmm.
"Sorry, We're Open". THAT is where that phrase started! Keeping Austin Weird and it IS good!
478 locals recommend
Magnolia Cafe
1920 S Congress Ave"Sorry, We're Open". THAT is where that phrase started! Keeping Austin Weird and it IS good!
Spectacular Salads. Locally sourced. Organic. Gorgeous Garden centered around 400 yr old oak tree.
66 locals recommend
Vinaigrette
2201 College Ave Spectacular Salads. Locally sourced. Organic. Gorgeous Garden centered around 400 yr old oak tree.
Fabulous THAI. really! Plus, the ceiling is super cool - covered in paper umbrellas. Food - YUM! No MSG.
48 locals recommend
Sap's Fine Thai Cuisine
4514 West Gate BlvdFabulous THAI. really! Plus, the ceiling is super cool - covered in paper umbrellas. Food - YUM! No MSG.
Justine's
4710 E 5th StSo Qui-Qui! Eclectic and delish.
BBQ yum. Great, casual, top Texas 50. Quick ride there. I'm a brisket lover & there's hits the spot. The SIDES are good too! I like the green beans a LOT. Texas beers. Great photo opts, too.
372 locals recommend
Terry Black's Barbecue
1003 Barton Springs RdBBQ yum. Great, casual, top Texas 50. Quick ride there. I'm a brisket lover & there's hits the spot. The SIDES are good too! I like the green beans a LOT. Texas beers. Great photo opts, too.
Drinks & Nightlife
Utterly fantastic music scene - from the upstairs listening room featuring Jazz and exceptional songwriters to the downstairs club - music usually starting at 3:pm to the wee hours.
PLUS, you can walk there in 5 minutes!
815 locals recommend
The Continental Gallery
1313 S Congress AveUtterly fantastic music scene - from the upstairs listening room featuring Jazz and exceptional songwriters to the downstairs club - music usually starting at 3:pm to the wee hours.
PLUS, you can walk there in 5 minutes!
Perfect for Blues Lovers! I love this place! Old school groovy.
242 locals recommend
C-Boys Heart and Soul
2008 S Congress AvePerfect for Blues Lovers! I love this place! Old school groovy.
Love Jazz? This is THE Jazz hang. Right across the river and quite unique. Great draft beer selection. Sit close to LISTEN to the music, sit in the back if you're gonna gab! Dollar bills are plastered all over the place. The history of this place is awesome. One of Brenda's favorite places.
224 locals recommend
Elephant Room
315 Congress AveLove Jazz? This is THE Jazz hang. Right across the river and quite unique. Great draft beer selection. Sit close to LISTEN to the music, sit in the back if you're gonna gab! Dollar bills are plastered all over the place. The history of this place is awesome. One of Brenda's favorite places.
The food isn't very good but the music in the dedicated back room is exceptional.
13 locals recommend
El Mercado Restaurant
1702 Lavaca StThe food isn't very good but the music in the dedicated back room is exceptional.
Every night is something different. Some would call this a "dive" but it's old-bluez style cool.
188 locals recommend
Skylark Lounge
2039 Airport BlvdEvery night is something different. Some would call this a "dive" but it's old-bluez style cool.
Sightseeing
SoCo - renowned for cool. Tons of creative shops. Plus - it's ONE minute away on foot!
44 locals recommend
Congress Avenue
Congress AvenueSoCo - renowned for cool. Tons of creative shops. Plus - it's ONE minute away on foot!
The Texas Capitol is taller than the Washington DC capitol. It's really inspiring.
1119 locals recommend
Texas Senate
1200 Congress AveThe Texas Capitol is taller than the Washington DC capitol. It's really inspiring.
Keeping it Weird in Austin! This is one wild + crazy kinda place. Call first for permission to go. Really, it IS a crazy cathedral you can explore and delight in the combo's of junk art.
110 locals recommend
Cathedral of Junk
4422 Lareina DrKeeping it Weird in Austin! This is one wild + crazy kinda place. Call first for permission to go. Really, it IS a crazy cathedral you can explore and delight in the combo's of junk art.
Parks & Nature
Take the plunge! This iconic site is the heart of Austin. Sacred Indian site and the most wonderful swimming and people hang. Fresh springs. ahhhh
2454 locals recommend
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrTake the plunge! This iconic site is the heart of Austin. Sacred Indian site and the most wonderful swimming and people hang. Fresh springs. ahhhh
Big Stacy Neighborhood Park
700 E Live Oak StSpring fed pool just minutes away. Get your laps in!
Barton Creek Greenbelt Trailhead
Barton Creek Greenbelt TrailFantastic hiking/birding/biking.
Barton Springs Eternal! You GOTTA go!!
Take the plunge into the springs.
2454 locals recommend
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrBarton Springs Eternal! You GOTTA go!!
Take the plunge into the springs.
Mount Bonnell
Climb up the steps for a good view!
Arts & Culture
The Blanton Museum of Art
200 East Martin Luther King Junior BoulevardWomen & Their Work Gallery
1311 East Cesar Chavez StreetCool installations and gift store!
Elisabet Ney Museum
304 E 44th StAmazing sculpture-ess and quite a pioneer for women in arts.
Contemporary and excellent. Fantastic mural on the side of the building.
83 locals recommend
Mexic-Arte Museum
419 Congress AvenueContemporary and excellent. Fantastic mural on the side of the building.
Essentials
FARM TO MARKET GROCERY
1718 S Congress AveH-E-B
5808 Burnet Rd24 hrs. Closest Grocery store. Always hopping!
GREAT place with fabulous coffees, local products and unique Austiny gifts! Thom's coffee blend - by Anderson's Coffee - is outstanding. Super people. Good tacos too!
78 locals recommend
Thom's Market
1418 Barton Springs RdGREAT place with fabulous coffees, local products and unique Austiny gifts! Thom's coffee blend - by Anderson's Coffee - is outstanding. Super people. Good tacos too!
YOGA + FITNESS
Excellent Yoga classes nearby.
Yoga Yoga Westgate
4477 S Lamar BlvdClasses for all levels. Driving distance
Sukha Yoga Austin
2324 S Lamar BlvdFabulous instructors. All levels.