Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
A bicycle shop cum coffee store - so Austin it hurts.
Their soy lattes are the bomb. Free wifi and lots of tables for freelancers who want to get out of the apartment to do some work.
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Juan Pelota Cafe
400 Nueces StA bicycle shop cum coffee store - so Austin it hurts.
Their soy lattes are the bomb. Free wifi and lots of tables for freelancers who want to get out of the apartment to do some work.
THE BEST TexMex brunch in the city, and you can quote me on that. Order one of the scrambles or the breakfast tacos. They also do a very nice Bloody Mary and cheap mimosas.
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Juan in a Million
2300 E Cesar Chavez StTHE BEST TexMex brunch in the city, and you can quote me on that. Order one of the scrambles or the breakfast tacos. They also do a very nice Bloody Mary and cheap mimosas.
I lived in Japan for 14 years, ate ramen once a week on average, and have been known to leave a harsh Yelp review or two for American ramen places. This ramen, however, is too legit to quit. There's a line every night for a reason.
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Ramen Tatsu-Ya
1234 S Lamar BlvdI lived in Japan for 14 years, ate ramen once a week on average, and have been known to leave a harsh Yelp review or two for American ramen places. This ramen, however, is too legit to quit. There's a line every night for a reason.
You can't visit Austin without getting ice cream at Amy's! Think Cold Stone but way better. My go-to is coffee ice cream with junior mints and reese's pieces crushed in.
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Amys Ice Creams
1301 S Congress AveYou can't visit Austin without getting ice cream at Amy's! Think Cold Stone but way better. My go-to is coffee ice cream with junior mints and reese's pieces crushed in.
If you don't fancy queueing at Franklin's at 3am, Terry Black's is right up there with the best BBQ in the city. Order the brisket end (the fattiest part) and the pork ribs.
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Terry Black's Barbecue
1003 Barton Springs RdIf you don't fancy queueing at Franklin's at 3am, Terry Black's is right up there with the best BBQ in the city. Order the brisket end (the fattiest part) and the pork ribs.
Drinks & Nightlife
Some of the best cocktails in town, as well as an incredible whiskey selection. They also do very cheap and delicious bar food.
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Nickel City
1133 E 11th StSome of the best cocktails in town, as well as an incredible whiskey selection. They also do very cheap and delicious bar food.
Upscale cocktails in an elegant, plush setting. Order the Ginger Smash.
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The Townsend
718 Congress AvenueUpscale cocktails in an elegant, plush setting. Order the Ginger Smash.
I love karaoke and this is one of the best karaoke bars I've ever been to. A crunchy dive with great people and awesome vibe.
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Ego's Bar
510 S Congress AveI love karaoke and this is one of the best karaoke bars I've ever been to. A crunchy dive with great people and awesome vibe.
Legendary speakeasy that's in a former brothel. Staff are flirtatious in honor of the building's history. Reservations are essential.
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Midnight Cowboy Modeling
313 E 6th StLegendary speakeasy that's in a former brothel. Staff are flirtatious in honor of the building's history. Reservations are essential.
Parks & Nature
Lady Bird Lake
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike TrailNatural hot spring pool where you can swim.
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Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrNatural hot spring pool where you can swim.
Essentials
They have everything you might need in terms of household bits and pieces, sell booze and fresh sandwiches and salads, and pour a mean cup of coffee, too.
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Royal Blue Grocery
609 Congress AveThey have everything you might need in terms of household bits and pieces, sell booze and fresh sandwiches and salads, and pour a mean cup of coffee, too.
Trader Joe's
211 Walter Seaholm DrBest for cheap groceries, beer and wine!