Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
A great vegan/vegetarian neighboorhood restaurant that is open late! Brunch can be pretty crazy, so avoid going on a Saturday or Sunday before ~3pm.
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Bouldin Creek Cafe
1900 S 1st StA great vegan/vegetarian neighboorhood restaurant that is open late! Brunch can be pretty crazy, so avoid going on a Saturday or Sunday before ~3pm.
Great local coffee shop that never seems to be too busy. Bonus: An authentic, Austin breakfast taco truck is located in the parking lot next to the shop. Cash only! But so, so good!
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Once Over Coffee Bar
2009 S 1st StGreat local coffee shop that never seems to be too busy. Bonus: An authentic, Austin breakfast taco truck is located in the parking lot next to the shop. Cash only! But so, so good!
A new South Congress addition with an amazing wine list! Open basically all day, but the dinner menu really shines. Perfect for a date night. Great patio equipped with misters for those warm, Texas days.
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June's
1722 S Congress AveA new South Congress addition with an amazing wine list! Open basically all day, but the dinner menu really shines. Perfect for a date night. Great patio equipped with misters for those warm, Texas days.
A 15 min car ride East, transports you to Justine's, a hidden late-night, local favorite. The tintype photo booth makes for a great souvenir. The mirrored room in the backyard "keeps Austin weird". And the French cuisine and extensive cocktail menu satisfies bellies and hearts!
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Justine's
4710 E 5th StA 15 min car ride East, transports you to Justine's, a hidden late-night, local favorite. The tintype photo booth makes for a great souvenir. The mirrored room in the backyard "keeps Austin weird". And the French cuisine and extensive cocktail menu satisfies bellies and hearts!
Good, shareable food, a nice patio, and always easy, Wine Belly is easily one of my favorite places in Austin. Sundays and Mondays select bottles of wine are half off!
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Winebelly
519 W Oltorf StGood, shareable food, a nice patio, and always easy, Wine Belly is easily one of my favorite places in Austin. Sundays and Mondays select bottles of wine are half off!
Torchy's Tacos
2809 S 1st StAn Austin institution. Tacos so good!!
Drinks & Nightlife
A swanky lobby bar is a great place to catch a night-cap in the evenings. You can also purchase a day-pass for their rooftop pool- $20!
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South Congress Hotel
1603 S Congress AveA swanky lobby bar is a great place to catch a night-cap in the evenings. You can also purchase a day-pass for their rooftop pool- $20!
I cant even explain how much I LOVE Hotel San Jose. Its beautiful. Its hidden. Its has a pool. Theres wine. Live music. Tarot card reading. Chicken Wings! Just go yall.
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Hotel San Jose Lounge
1316 S Congress AveI cant even explain how much I LOVE Hotel San Jose. Its beautiful. Its hidden. Its has a pool. Theres wine. Live music. Tarot card reading. Chicken Wings! Just go yall.
C-Boys' is a stones-throw from the apartment. They usually have live-music (and a cover fee) but the drinks are strong, the upstairs lounge is romantic, and the scene is local.
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C-Boys Heart and Soul
2008 S Congress AveC-Boys' is a stones-throw from the apartment. They usually have live-music (and a cover fee) but the drinks are strong, the upstairs lounge is romantic, and the scene is local.
A Texas hill-country brewery. An absolute MUST for beer-lovers. Its a bit of a drive (~30 mins) but totally worth it. They serve Pizza out there too!
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Jester King
13187 Fitzhugh RdA Texas hill-country brewery. An absolute MUST for beer-lovers. Its a bit of a drive (~30 mins) but totally worth it. They serve Pizza out there too!
Elephant Room
315 Congress AveUnderground Jazz!
Parks & Nature
The mystic waters WILL cure your hangover (or anything else that ails you).
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Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrThe mystic waters WILL cure your hangover (or anything else that ails you).
Entertainment & Activities
Yum food, a full bar, and special events- like Karoke Night, "Titty Bingo", movie parties, and speciality screenings. Perfect for cold or rainy days.
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Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar
1120 S Lamar BlvdYum food, a full bar, and special events- like Karoke Night, "Titty Bingo", movie parties, and speciality screenings. Perfect for cold or rainy days.
A donation-based yoga studio. Multiple locations around Austin with varying class hours.
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Black Swan Yoga
403 Orchard StA donation-based yoga studio. Multiple locations around Austin with varying class hours.
Essentials
This local grocery store is perfect for essentials or late night beer and wine runs.
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H-E-B
5808 Burnet RdThis local grocery store is perfect for essentials or late night beer and wine runs.
The original Whole Foods yall! Its the best Whole Foods in the country! Great views of downtown from the rooftop! Check it out!
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Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar BlvdThe original Whole Foods yall! Its the best Whole Foods in the country! Great views of downtown from the rooftop! Check it out!
Arts & Culture
Beautiful contemporary art conveniently located in downtown Austin.
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The Contemporary Austin - Jones Center
700 Congress AveBeautiful contemporary art conveniently located in downtown Austin.