Elsie's Guidebook
Food & Shopping
Great area with lots of food options, outdoor seating, shopping within walking distance. Domain Northside also has clubs for night activities.
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Domain NORTHSIDE
11821 Rock Rose AveGreat area with lots of food options, outdoor seating, shopping within walking distance. Domain Northside also has clubs for night activities.
Very close to the house! TypicalTexas large strip mall. Some Texas-bread chains. Torchy’s, Broth and Basil, Whataburger, etc
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Stone Hill Town Center
500 Limestone Commercial DrVery close to the house! TypicalTexas large strip mall. Some Texas-bread chains. Torchy’s, Broth and Basil, Whataburger, etc
La Frontera Village
2601 La Frontera BlvdGreat place to visit when you come to Austin! Eclectic and local show and restaurants. If you’re visiting in the late summer early fall, the Congress Ave Bridge is home to the largest North America bat colony and its mesmerizing to watch them leave the bridge at dusk.
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South Congress
Great place to visit when you come to Austin! Eclectic and local show and restaurants. If you’re visiting in the late summer early fall, the Congress Ave Bridge is home to the largest North America bat colony and its mesmerizing to watch them leave the bridge at dusk.
Great chains for shopping and eating. There are plenty of green outdoor areas to soak in the sun while you enjoy Amy’s ice cream. Ducks to feed.
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The Arboretum
10000 Research BlvdGreat chains for shopping and eating. There are plenty of green outdoor areas to soak in the sun while you enjoy Amy’s ice cream. Ducks to feed.
Groceries
H-E-B (a Texas tradition) has been voted the No. 1 grocery chain, edging out Trader Joe’s this year!
H-E-B plus!
5000 Gattis School RdSprouts Farmers Market
110 N Interstate Hwy 35These pictures are not quite accurate. This is a smaller H-E-B and is the closest grocery store to the house. Has everything you would need for your short stay.
HEB 4
These pictures are not quite accurate. This is a smaller H-E-B and is the closest grocery store to the house. Has everything you would need for your short stay.
My favorite locally grown/bred spots
This is a locally owned restaurant, Peter used be a hair stylist and saved his money to open his own restaurant. The bone broth is amazing!
Broth & Basil Pho Noodle Bistro
18817 Limestone Commercial DrThis is a locally owned restaurant, Peter used be a hair stylist and saved his money to open his own restaurant. The bone broth is amazing!
Round Rock Donuts
106 W Liberty AveNationally known yellow 🍩
Miso Restaurant
2400 S I-35 Frontage RdSushi, other cooked Asian, and a full bar
Salt Lick
3350 E Palm Valley BlvdAnother travel channel featured eatery. Good Texas BBQ
Personally, I judge BBQ joints by their Chopped Beef, Sides, and Sauce and this one checks all the boxes for me.
Smokey Mo's BBQ - Round Rock
1601 S I-35 Frontage RdPersonally, I judge BBQ joints by their Chopped Beef, Sides, and Sauce and this one checks all the boxes for me.
PoK-e-Jo's
1150 N Interstate 35 Frontage RdAnother local favorite!
Born in Austin! Started as a food trailer and now there are several brick and mortar locations.
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Torchys Tacos
18817 Limestone Commercial DrBorn in Austin! Started as a food trailer and now there are several brick and mortar locations.
My high school alumni and his high school sweetheart own these wonderful places!!
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Taco Shack
4002 N Lamar BlvdMy high school alumni and his high school sweetheart own these wonderful places!!
Sushi Ocean
16238 Ranch Rd 620 NDelicious Korean and Japanese food
A little farther towards Austin, but very authentic Greek diner
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Santorini Cafe
11800 N Lamar BlvdA little farther towards Austin, but very authentic Greek diner
Patika
2159 S Lamar BlvdIf you really head into Austin, this little gem is delish!
Tony is from Negril and came to Austin to be close to family. He has a food truck close to downtown and this restaurant. Never leave hungry!
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Tony's Jamaican Food
1124 E 11th StTony is from Negril and came to Austin to be close to family. He has a food truck close to downtown and this restaurant. Never leave hungry!
Island Fork - Caribbean Cuisine
100 12th StThis place is new and the food is amazing!
Ka-Prow Thai and Sushi Bistro
1200 W Howard LnBrotherton's Black Iron Barbecue
15608 Spring Hill LnOne of several locations from around Rock to Austin. Started in a small house in central Austin! They serve breakfast 24/7 and their queso dip is amazing! I recommend the Paris Platter (migas’s and French toast combo) or for a lighter dish the Carl’s Breakfast (ask for it because it’s not on the menu)
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Kerbey Lane Cafe - Round Rock
2120 N Mays StOne of several locations from around Rock to Austin. Started in a small house in central Austin! They serve breakfast 24/7 and their queso dip is amazing! I recommend the Paris Platter (migas’s and French toast combo) or for a lighter dish the Carl’s Breakfast (ask for it because it’s not on the menu)
West Pecan Coffee + Beer
100 W Pecan StJack Allen's Kitchen Round Rock
2500 Hoppe TrailHopdoddy Burger Bar
1400 S Congress AveSightseeing
Short drive, 3 mile walk if you take the entire loop around the lake.
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Pflugerville
Short drive, 3 mile walk if you take the entire loop around the lake.
Beautiful! Several water activities too - canoe, paddle boat, trails, etc.
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Lady Bird Lake
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike TrailBeautiful! Several water activities too - canoe, paddle boat, trails, etc.