Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
All around good American fare - good burgers & fries
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Hyde Park Bar & Grill
4206 Duval StAll around good American fare - good burgers & fries
Great local bakery (an Austin institution really) - lots of baked goods - muffins, cakes, cookies and pies - and good coffee
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Quack's 43rd Street Bakery
411 E 43rd StGreat local bakery (an Austin institution really) - lots of baked goods - muffins, cakes, cookies and pies - and good coffee
Great place for vegetarian, paleo, Whole 30 and other special diet needs. But the non-diet, meat eater can find something too!
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Picnik
4801 Burnet RdGreat place for vegetarian, paleo, Whole 30 and other special diet needs. But the non-diet, meat eater can find something too!
Hopdoddy Burger Bar
1400 S Congress AveBig juicy burgers!
Expensive but worth it - Asian and Asian fusion. Good sushi, great for happy hour deals, and the Jar Jar Duck is a must.
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Uchiko
4200 N Lamar BlvdExpensive but worth it - Asian and Asian fusion. Good sushi, great for happy hour deals, and the Jar Jar Duck is a must.
Tacodeli
4200 N Lamar BlvdGreat authentic tacos, very popular, very yummy!
Really good outdoor space, great for drinks and a definite 'foodie' place to try!
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Contigo
2027 Anchor LnReally good outdoor space, great for drinks and a definite 'foodie' place to try!
If you're looking for a nice date/social night out, Fonda San Miguel offers some terrific, high-end authentic Mexican cuisine.
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Fonda San Miguel Restaurant
2330 W N Loop BlvdIf you're looking for a nice date/social night out, Fonda San Miguel offers some terrific, high-end authentic Mexican cuisine.
Fantastic beef ribs - if you don't have time for a day trip out to Lockhart, you can still enjoy some BBQ from one of the original families.
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Black's Barbecue Austin
3110 Guadalupe StFantastic beef ribs - if you don't have time for a day trip out to Lockhart, you can still enjoy some BBQ from one of the original families.
An often overlooked gem of a place with good drinks and BBQ. Parking can be a little bit of a challenge since it is very close to the University.
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Freedmen's
An often overlooked gem of a place with good drinks and BBQ. Parking can be a little bit of a challenge since it is very close to the University.
Craving some Thai? Head to Titaya's. Thai Kun in The Domain is more authentic, but Titaya's has great Americanized comfort Thai.
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Titaya's Thai Cuisine
5501 N Lamar BlvdCraving some Thai? Head to Titaya's. Thai Kun in The Domain is more authentic, but Titaya's has great Americanized comfort Thai.
Popular coffee spot, big deck on the water.
http://www.mozartscoffee.com/
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Mozart's Coffee Roasters
3825 Lake Austin BlvdPopular coffee spot, big deck on the water.
http://www.mozartscoffee.com/
Great place to get a drink and share a couple of plates. The crispy brussel sprouts are one of my favorites.
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Salty Sow
1917 Manor RdGreat place to get a drink and share a couple of plates. The crispy brussel sprouts are one of my favorites.
Do you like cheese? Antonelli's LOVES cheese. They have a great selection and offer samples. They also run various cheese classes which are excellent. https://www.antonellischeese.com/
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Antonelli's Cheese Shop
4220 Duval StDo you like cheese? Antonelli's LOVES cheese. They have a great selection and offer samples. They also run various cheese classes which are excellent. https://www.antonellischeese.com/
Local super premium ice cream shop. Funky flavors, great ice cream.
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Amys Ice Creams
1301 S Congress AveLocal super premium ice cream shop. Funky flavors, great ice cream.
Serving detroit style pizza, if you like extra cheesy pizzas with crispy edges, check this place out
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Via 313 Pizza
10106 W 6th StServing detroit style pizza, if you like extra cheesy pizzas with crispy edges, check this place out
The tacos are great (and very large), but get the queso. It's fantastic
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Torchy's Tacos
2809 S 1st StThe tacos are great (and very large), but get the queso. It's fantastic
Fresh tortillas and tacos, tacos, tacos. Can't ask for better
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Veracruz All Natural Food Truck
2505 Webberville RoadFresh tortillas and tacos, tacos, tacos. Can't ask for better
Drinks & Nightlife
Very nice place for a glass of wine with either a nice snack or a full meal.
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Vino Vino
4119 Guadalupe StVery nice place for a glass of wine with either a nice snack or a full meal.
Definite place to go for fun nightlife - walking street with lots of bars and restaurants.
http://www.doingthestreets.com/rainey
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Rainey Street
Rainey StreetDefinite place to go for fun nightlife - walking street with lots of bars and restaurants.
http://www.doingthestreets.com/rainey
Great walking street in The Domain (outdoor upscale shopping galleria) with lots of bars and restaurants. Similar to downtown (6th Street and Rainey Street) but you aren't downtown!
Related sites:
http://domainnorthside.com/about
https://austin.eater.com/2016/1/11/10733708/austin-restaurant-guide-domain-rock-rose
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Rock Rose Avenue
Rock Rose AvenueGreat walking street in The Domain (outdoor upscale shopping galleria) with lots of bars and restaurants. Similar to downtown (6th Street and Rainey Street) but you aren't downtown!
Related sites:
http://domainnorthside.com/about
https://austin.eater.com/2016/1/11/10733708/austin-restaurant-guide-domain-rock-rose
Local beer garden with lots of craft beers on top
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Draught House Pub & Brewery
4112 Medical PkwyLocal beer garden with lots of craft beers on top
With Stanley's Farmhouse Pizza right next door, a visit to the tasting room can make for a relaxing afternoon
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Jester King
13187 Fitzhugh RdWith Stanley's Farmhouse Pizza right next door, a visit to the tasting room can make for a relaxing afternoon
Good place to catch the game or grab a bite to eat. Large selection of beer and a nice outdoor seating area
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Haymaker
2310 Manor RdGood place to catch the game or grab a bite to eat. Large selection of beer and a nice outdoor seating area
Great selection of whisky (and whiskey). They host the local chapter of the Whiskey Society which is well worth it for any whisk(e)y lover.
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Seven Grand
405 E 7th StGreat selection of whisky (and whiskey). They host the local chapter of the Whiskey Society which is well worth it for any whisk(e)y lover.
Sightseeing
Texas Senate
1200 Congress AveGreat views from the top. If you're an early bird, catching sunrise at Mount Bonnell is a wonderful way to start your day
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Mount Bonnell
Great views from the top. If you're an early bird, catching sunrise at Mount Bonnell is a wonderful way to start your day
Home to the "Welcome to Austin" street art. For a map of more iconic street art, visit this do512 page (http://do512.com/p/street-art-in-austin)
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Roadhouse Relics
1720 S 1st StHome to the "Welcome to Austin" street art. For a map of more iconic street art, visit this do512 page (http://do512.com/p/street-art-in-austin)
Eclectic shops, eclectic food, very "keep Austin weird" must see! Websites:
http://www.doingthestreets.com/southcongress
http://do512.com/p/south-congress
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South Congress
Eclectic shops, eclectic food, very "keep Austin weird" must see! Websites:
http://www.doingthestreets.com/southcongress
http://do512.com/p/south-congress
Go for a hike on top of a giant pink granite dome and stop by fredricksburg on your way back for some food and shopping
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Enchanted Rock Summit
Go for a hike on top of a giant pink granite dome and stop by fredricksburg on your way back for some food and shopping
Parks & Nature
Sand volleyball courts, frisbee golf, and right next to Lady Bird Lake trails
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Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs RdSand volleyball courts, frisbee golf, and right next to Lady Bird Lake trails
Full walking/running/biking trail around our Lady Bird Lake in the center of Austin
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Lady Bird Lake Trail
Lady Bird Lake TrailFull walking/running/biking trail around our Lady Bird Lake in the center of Austin
Wildflower center located in South Austin
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I-Center ye-Wildflower ye-Lady Bird Johnson
4801 La Crosse AveWildflower center located in South Austin
Hiking and biking trail along Barton Creek. There are many entrances to the trail including one in Zilker Park
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Barton Creek Greenbelt
3755 South Capital of Texas HighwayHiking and biking trail along Barton Creek. There are many entrances to the trail including one in Zilker Park
Arts & Culture
I-Blanton Museum of Art
200 East Martin Luther King Junior BoulevardBullock Texas State History Museum
1800 Congress AveThe Paramount Theatre
713 Congress AveThe Long Center for the Performing Arts
701 W Riverside DrA wonderfully done library with lots of great history and information
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LBJ Presidential Library
2313 Red River StA wonderfully done library with lots of great history and information
Shopping
The Domain
11410 Century Oaks TerraceHuge outdoor shopping galleria
Kendra Scott
3800 N Lamar BlvdOur local jewelry superstar
Essentials
Fresh Plus Grocery
1221 W Lynn StGreat local grocery store just 3 blocks away!
Bigger grocery store with the best fruit and veggie section, meat/fish section, and bulk item section - if you just need a little of something for cooking.
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Central Market
4477 S Lamar BlvdBigger grocery store with the best fruit and veggie section, meat/fish section, and bulk item section - if you just need a little of something for cooking.
Everybody loves H-E-B in Texas. It's got everything you could want.
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H-E-B
5808 Burnet RdEverybody loves H-E-B in Texas. It's got everything you could want.