Guidebook for Austin
Entertainment & Activities
Free Swimming (in the summer) plus a playground and a basketball court
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Shipe Neighborhood Park
4400 Avenue GFree Swimming (in the summer) plus a playground and a basketball court
Food Scene
Healthy foods, raw juices, and overall wholesome goodness
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JuiceLand
1625 Barton Springs RdHealthy foods, raw juices, and overall wholesome goodness
Coffee and pastries with a real Austin feel
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Quack's 43rd Street Bakery
411 E 43rd StCoffee and pastries with a real Austin feel
Dolce Vita
Café, gelatos, beer, wine, spirits
Julio's Cafe
4230 Duval StGreat Mexican food- try the chicken tacos!
Antonelli's Cheese Shop
4220 Duval StWhere else can you try artisan cheese!
Mother's Cafe
Vegetarian, great spinach/mushroom enchiladas!
Hyde Park Bar & Grill
4206 Duval StLarge, tasty menu, great atmosphere
Very ambient, great way to start a romantic evening out
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ASTI Trattoria
408 E 43rd StVery ambient, great way to start a romantic evening out
24 hour local coffee shop, chill and unique- a must see.
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Epoch Coffee
221 W N Loop Blvd24 hour local coffee shop, chill and unique- a must see.
Foreign & Domestic
306 E 53rd StA small fancy RESTAURANT in spite of its name
Conans Pizza HQ (no pizza here)
4107 Medical PkwyFulfill your pizza cravings
Fresh Off The Truck
4209 Airport BlvdVietnamese food trailer (try the Bruce Lee)
Short Bus Subs
801 Barton Springs RdSub Sandwiches from a bus (try The Bully)
"Underground rock”-influenced pizza parlor, with pizza by the slice, whole pizza (sometimes gluten free), and a bar.
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The Parlor
4301 W Guadalupe St"Underground rock”-influenced pizza parlor, with pizza by the slice, whole pizza (sometimes gluten free), and a bar.
Neapolitan-style pizza, draft beer, wine, jukebox, great atmosphere (with outdoor seating).
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House Pizzeria
Neapolitan-style pizza, draft beer, wine, jukebox, great atmosphere (with outdoor seating).
New York-styled pizza (delivery and pick-up only). This one is a must try- absolutely delicious
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East Side Pies
1401 Rosewood AveNew York-styled pizza (delivery and pick-up only). This one is a must try- absolutely delicious
The Classic burger chain makes its way to Austin, always a reliable choice
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In-N-Out Burger
4515 Airport BlvdThe Classic burger chain makes its way to Austin, always a reliable choice
For all of your midnight cravings. Donuts and more with unusual hours. Only open at night and in the early morning.
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Mrs Johnson's Bakery
4909 Airport BlvdFor all of your midnight cravings. Donuts and more with unusual hours. Only open at night and in the early morning.
Komé
5301 Airport BlvdSushi, Japanese dining
Austin is a hotspot for Thai food- find out why!
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Titaya's Thai Cuisine
5501 N Lamar BlvdAustin is a hotspot for Thai food- find out why!
Essentials
Fresh Plus Grocery
1221 W Lynn StComplete grocery shopping, beer, and wine
Organics, local produce, on-site nutritionist, and more!
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Natural Grocers
4615 North Lamar BoulevardOrganics, local produce, on-site nutritionist, and more!
Healthy and tasty, do your grocery shopping here if you're nearby
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Wheatsville Food Co-Op
3101 Guadalupe StHealthy and tasty, do your grocery shopping here if you're nearby
Everything Else
Monkeywrench Books
110 N Loop Blvd ERadical bookstore and social space
Urban Outfitters
2406 Guadalupe StGreat local Austin threads
Bike repair and accessories with employees who really know their stuff
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The Peddler Bicycle Shop - Hyde Park
5015 Duval StBike repair and accessories with employees who really know their stuff
Drinks & Nightlife
The Tigress Pub
100 W N Loop BlvdClassy and fun local bar
drink.well.
207 E 53rd StFine cuisine and fine drinks, lives up to its name
Workhorse Bar
100 N Loop Blvd EBurgers and beers, nuff said
Shopping
Buffalo Exchange
2904 Guadalupe StAustin’s hip thrift store
Cream Vintage
2532 Guadalupe StreetVintage glory! Check this one out
Sit down, read a book in this expansive used books store- you are guaranteed to find a good read
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Half Price Books
5555 N Lamar BlvdSit down, read a book in this expansive used books store- you are guaranteed to find a good read
Arts & Culture
Vulcan Video North
100 West North Loop BoulevardEverything from old classics to new releases.
Full of obscure gems complete with all of your mainstream movie needs
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I Luv Video
4803 Airport BlvdFull of obscure gems complete with all of your mainstream movie needs