Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Indian food under brand new ownership. Haven't been yet, but it's so close you should walk.
Coriander
4894 U.S. 290Indian food under brand new ownership. Haven't been yet, but it's so close you should walk.
Barton Creek Farmers Market
2901 South Capital of Texas HighwaySaturdays 9am-1pm
Sap's Fine Thai Cuisine
4514 West Gate BlvdGreat, authentic Thai
Paul Qui's food truck mini-empire now has its first independent location, and in addition to serving the "greatest hits" of East Side King, they're also offering a menu of tacos.
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East Side King
2310 S Lamar BlvdPaul Qui's food truck mini-empire now has its first independent location, and in addition to serving the "greatest hits" of East Side King, they're also offering a menu of tacos.
Good, local coffee. I recommend the cold brew.
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Stouthaus Coffee Pub
4715 S Lamar BlvdGood, local coffee. I recommend the cold brew.
Great place to chill on a laptop. Fantastic coffee and delicious breakfast tacos from the trailer outside.
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Radio Coffee & Beer
4204 Menchaca RdGreat place to chill on a laptop. Fantastic coffee and delicious breakfast tacos from the trailer outside.
Shake Shack
1100 S Lamar BlvdBurgers, Fries, Shakes
In-N-Out Burger
3701 South Lamar BoulevardBurgers, fries, shakes
Mighty Fine Burgers
5601 Brodie LnBurgers, fries, and shakes
Pei Wei
4200 S Lamar BlvdPan Asian Fast-food
Ramen Tatsu-Ya
1234 S Lamar BlvdAwesome Ramen
P. Terry's Burger Stand
404 S Lamar BlvdFast food burgers, fries and shakes
Lick Honest Ice Creams
1100 S Lamar BlvdDelicious ice cream, as well as vegan.
Great Mexican food and fun, live music, hippie church on Sundays.
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Maria's Taco Xpress
1210 S Lamar BlvdGreat Mexican food and fun, live music, hippie church on Sundays.
Matt's El Rancho
2613 S Lamar BlvdAwesome margaritas and Mexican food.
Odd Duck
1201 S Lamar BlvdMy favorite
Sway
1417 S 1st StAmazing, authentic fine Thai
Elizabeth Street Cafe
1501 S 1st StAwesome Vietnamese
Home Slice Pizza
1415 S Congress AvePizza whole or by the slice
Kerbey Lane Cafe
3003 S Lamar Blvd24-hour diner
Sunset Valley Farmers Market
3200 Jones RdSaturday mornings
JuiceLand
1625 Barton Springs RdJuice and smoothies
Snooze an AM Eatery
1700 S Lamar BlvdTrendy breakfast with a bar. Expect a wait.
Cane Rosso
4715 S Lamar BlvdVery nearby
Superior Italian food at reasonable prices. Lunch and dinner. Make a reservation.
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68 Degrees Kitchen
2401 Lake Austin BlvdSuperior Italian food at reasonable prices. Lunch and dinner. Make a reservation.
Rudy's "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q
3914 N Lamar BlvdEssentials
H-E-B
5800 W Slaughter LnReasonably priced groceries
Natural, whole grocery store with lots of pre-made meal options.
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Central Market
4477 S Lamar BlvdNatural, whole grocery store with lots of pre-made meal options.
Wheatsville Food Co-Op
3101 Guadalupe StCo-op grocery open to the public
Sprouts Farmers Market
4006 S Lamar BlvdSpecialty grocery store
Healthy, fresh sandwiches. Unique supplements and vitamins.
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Peoples Rx
4018 N Lamar BlvdHealthy, fresh sandwiches. Unique supplements and vitamins.
CVS
2101 S Lamar Blvd24 hour
Walgreens
2501 S Lamar Blvd24 hours
SALON by milk + honey | South Lamar
4715 S Lamar BlvdAustin’s premier day spa.
Relax Day Spa | Massage Austin
4006 S Lamar BlvdInexpensive and great massages
Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar BlvdEntertainment & Activities
Regal Westgate
4477 S Lamar BlvdNearby movie theater, reclining seats
Movie theater that serves good food
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Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar
1120 S Lamar BlvdMovie theater that serves good food
AMC Barton Creek Square 14
2901 S Capital of Texas HwyMovie theater in the mall.
Lost Creek Country Club
2612 Lost Creek BlvdGolf
Barton Creek Country Club
8212 Barton Club DrGolf
Grey Rock Golf and Tennis
7401 TX-45Golf
Onion Creek Club
2510 Onion Creek PkwyGolf
Peter Pan Mini Golf
1207 Barton Springs RdMini-golf that's BYOB
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrViolet Crown Social Club
1111 E 6th StIndependent films
Shopping
Mega shopping mall with national chain stores.
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Barton Creek Square
Mega shopping mall with national chain stores.
Sunset Valley
Lots of national chains
South Congress Avenue
South Congress AvenueA mix of local stores and restaurants.
Drinks & Nightlife
Broken Spoke
3201 S Lamar BlvdAn authentic, 50-year-old Texas honky tonk.
Thirsty Planet Brewing Company
8201 South Congress AvenueDoc's Backyard
5207 Brodie LnLive music, food and drinks
Parks & Nature
I-Center ye-Wildflower ye-Lady Bird Johnson
4801 La Crosse AveGaines Creek Greenbelt
Texas 1 LoopIsityalo saseZilker Botanical
2220 Barton Springs RdIparke yaseMcKinney Falls
5808 McKinney Falls PkwyLive peacock and serene grounds.
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Mayfield Park and Nature Preserve
3505 W 35th StLive peacock and serene grounds.
Arts & Culture
Also an IMAX Theatre with excellent documentaries
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Bullock Texas State History Museum
1800 Congress Ave Also an IMAX Theatre with excellent documentaries
I-Blanton Museum of Art
200 East Martin Luther King Junior BoulevardHarry Ransom Center
300 W 21st StLBJ Presidential Library
2313 Red River StThe University of Texas at Austin
2515 SpeedwayThe Contemporary Austin - Jones Center
700 Congress AveAo5 Gallery
10000 S Lamar Blvd