Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Great nearby cafe. They have good, strong coffee, an awesome Sunday brunch (half off mimosas and scrambles).
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Arturo's Underground Cafe
314 W 17th StGreat nearby cafe. They have good, strong coffee, an awesome Sunday brunch (half off mimosas and scrambles).
Austin's classic cookies. Delivered warm to your door.
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Tiff's Treats Cookie Delivery
1806 Nueces StAustin's classic cookies. Delivered warm to your door.
Texas Chili Parlor
1409 Lavaca Stget some good chili and beer
East Side King
2000 E 6th Stgood ramen and bar
Madam Mam's
510 W 26th StGood nearby Thai food
Might be the best BBQ in TX. Be prepared for a food coma and a few hour wait to get in at 11am. Closed Mondays.
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Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th StMight be the best BBQ in TX. Be prepared for a food coma and a few hour wait to get in at 11am. Closed Mondays.
24 Diner
600 N Lamar Blvd24/7 top notch diner food. Chicken and waffles.
Brick Oven
1209 Red River StReally friendly people and great pizza!
Shopping
CVS
2101 S Lamar BlvdNearby convenience store
Twin Liquors
1801 E 51st StJust in case you need a bottle or two...
Drinks & Nightlife
nearby bar with a great happy hour 4-7; wine happy hour with 1/2 off bottles and $5 cheese plates.
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Dive Bar Austin
1703 Guadalupe Stnearby bar with a great happy hour 4-7; wine happy hour with 1/2 off bottles and $5 cheese plates.
Essentials
H-E-B
5808 Burnet RdClosest large grocery store by bus (take the 1L/M or 101)
Organic, local grocery co-op. Great stuff, a bit pricey.
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Wheatsville Food Co-Op
3101 Guadalupe StOrganic, local grocery co-op. Great stuff, a bit pricey.
Take the 18 bus from 16th and Guadalupe to get here. Local grocer.
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Fresh Plus Grocery
1221 W Lynn StTake the 18 bus from 16th and Guadalupe to get here. Local grocer.
Flagship Whole Foods Market. A great place to explore and get supplies.
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Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar BlvdFlagship Whole Foods Market. A great place to explore and get supplies.
Everything Else
I'm just across the street from the AT&T center. If you need to catch a cab quick, this is your best bet.
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AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center
1900 University AveI'm just across the street from the AT&T center. If you need to catch a cab quick, this is your best bet.
Palmer Events Center
900 Barton Springs RdAnother major events space in Austin
Arts & Culture
Austin Convention Center
500 E Cesar Chavez StMajor event space in town.