Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Gus’s Fried Chicken
117 San Jacinto Blvd Their chicken is a little spicy and friend in peanut oil - OMG
Jo's Coffee
1300 S Congress Ave Right across the street!
Houndstooth Coffee
4200 N Lamar BlvdCaffe Medici
1101 W Lynn St 2 blocks away! Step away from the Starbucks and try something local
Best burgers in Austin. Get the truffle fries. Can you tell I'm burger-obsessed yet?
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Hopdoddy Burger Bar
1400 S Congress AveBest burgers in Austin. Get the truffle fries. Can you tell I'm burger-obsessed yet?
Second Bar + Kitchen
200 Congress Ave This is for your fancy-pants meal.
Get the Mexican Martini - voted best margarita in Texas! I wouldn't kick the stuffed avocado out of bed either.
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Trudy's Texas Star
409 W 30th StGet the Mexican Martini - voted best margarita in Texas! I wouldn't kick the stuffed avocado out of bed either.
Güero's Taco Bar
1412 S Congress AveAmazing tacos and margaritas
Matt's El Rancho
2613 S Lamar BlvdBest fajitas in Austin, hands down
Torchy's Tacos
2809 S 1st StBreakfast tacos to cure any hangover and best queso in Austin
There's always a wait on Saturday/Sunday mornings, but the pancakes are worth it!
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Magnolia Cafe
1920 S Congress AveThere's always a wait on Saturday/Sunday mornings, but the pancakes are worth it!
Juan in a Million
2300 E Cesar Chavez StThe Don Juan breakfast tacos will feed you for two days
Does this place need an explanation? Best BBQ in the world. Get there at 8am with a cooler of beer, mimosas, and a couple of friends. The wait it worth it.
919 vietējie iesaka
Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th StDoes this place need an explanation? Best BBQ in the world. Get there at 8am with a cooler of beer, mimosas, and a couple of friends. The wait it worth it.
County Line
5204 Ranch Rd 2222BBQ when you don't have time to wait at Franklin's
Contigo
2027 Anchor Ln Great outdoor restaurant spot
Shady Grove
1624 Barton Springs RdAwesome patio right near Zilker
Amazing brats and beer. On Sunday get a "manmosa," if you can handle it
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Banger's Sausage House & Beer Garden
79 Rainey StAmazing brats and beer. On Sunday get a "manmosa," if you can handle it
Best fast food hamburger in the area, all grass-fed meats and organic
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P. Terry's Burger Stand
404 S Lamar BlvdBest fast food hamburger in the area, all grass-fed meats and organic
Amazing ambiance and great wood-fired pizza. Little hole in the wall near 6th Street
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The Backspace
507 San Jacinto BlvdAmazing ambiance and great wood-fired pizza. Little hole in the wall near 6th Street
Blue Dahlia Bistro
1115 E 11th StAmazing french brunch
Parks & Nature
Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs RdBarton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrA classic Austin spot to take a swim
Pennybacker tilts
5300 N Capital of Texas HwyShort hike up to an amazing view of the 360 overlook
Short hike up to an awesome view of the river. Great for sunrises/sunsets
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Mount Bonnell
Short hike up to an awesome view of the river. Great for sunrises/sunsets
Drinks & Nightlife
Speakeasy smack in the middle of dirty 6th. Reservations only or open if the light above the door is on. Follow instructions on http://midnightcowboymodeling.com to get in! Amazing cocktails away from it all.
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Midnight Cowboy Modeling
313 E 6th StSpeakeasy smack in the middle of dirty 6th. Reservations only or open if the light above the door is on. Follow instructions on http://midnightcowboymodeling.com to get in! Amazing cocktails away from it all.
Another speakeasy behind the bookcase of Firehouse Hostel. Just slide it open and get a stiff drink. Old fahsioneds are my favorite here.
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Firehouse Lounge
605 Brazos StAnother speakeasy behind the bookcase of Firehouse Hostel. Just slide it open and get a stiff drink. Old fahsioneds are my favorite here.
The "classy" side of 6th Street. Start at Steampunk Saloon and end at Dogwood or the Ranch.
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West 6th Street
West 6th StreetThe "classy" side of 6th Street. Start at Steampunk Saloon and end at Dogwood or the Ranch.
Classic "dirty 6th" you think of when you think Austin bars - prepare to get hammered. Get the big blue drink at Chupacabra
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East 6th Street
East 6th StreetClassic "dirty 6th" you think of when you think Austin bars - prepare to get hammered. Get the big blue drink at Chupacabra
Great outdoor spots to get a drink. Container Bar, Bar 96, Clive, and the Blackheart are among my favorites
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Rainey Street Historic District
Great outdoor spots to get a drink. Container Bar, Bar 96, Clive, and the Blackheart are among my favorites
For the hipster in all of us. Prepare to dance to 70's or 80's tunes inside, live music or rap outside.
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Barbarella
611 Red River StFor the hipster in all of us. Prepare to dance to 70's or 80's tunes inside, live music or rap outside.
Broken Spoke
3201 S Lamar BlvdIf you want to do some two-stepping to some Texas country tunes
Essentials
H-E-B
5808 Burnet RdFlagship Whole Foods. Tons of food counters in the store for the group that can't decide
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Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar BlvdFlagship Whole Foods. Tons of food counters in the store for the group that can't decide
Royal Blue Grocery
609 Congress AveSmall store for quick items. Good chai tea latte
Entertainment & Activities
Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas
320 E 6th StViolet Crown Social Club
1111 E 6th StArts & Culture
Blanton mākslas muzejs
200 East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard