Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Home Slice Pizza
1415 S Congress AveGreat NY Style Pizza
Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th St
Launderette
2115 Holly StEmmer & Rye
51 Rainey StMagnolia Cafe
1920 S Congress AveMoonshine Grill
303 Red River St Popular Brunch Buffet
EastSide Tavern
1510 E Cesar Chavez St Great for Brunch!
Veracruz All Natural Food Truck
2505 Webberville RoadBest Taco food trailer with Aguas frescas.
Curra's Grill
614 E Oltorf StInterior Mexican food. Austin original!
Torchy's Tacos
2809 S 1st St Best Queso in town!
Casino El Camino
517 E 6th StBest burgers and very touristy.
Ramen Tatsu-Ya
1234 S Lamar BlvdGreat Ramen!
Titaya's Thai Cuisine
5501 N Lamar BlvdBest Thai in town
Sap's Fine Thai Cuisine
4514 West Gate Blvd2nd best Thai in town
Great Mexican food with homemade tortillas and walking distance from the condo!
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Polvo's Mexican Restaurant
2004 South 1st StreetGreat Mexican food with homemade tortillas and walking distance from the condo!
Popular Vegetarian/Vegan restaurant walking distance from the condo! Very Austinite.
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Bouldin Creek Cafe
1900 S 1st StPopular Vegetarian/Vegan restaurant walking distance from the condo! Very Austinite.
Sway
1417 S 1st StSouth Congress Cafe
1600 S Congress AveGreat for Brunch or Dinner
Café No Sé
1603 S Congress AveGreat Brunch!
coffee is great (Get the Turbo coffee) and you can take a picture in front of the famous "I love you so much" sign.
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Jo's Coffee
1300 S Congress Avecoffee is great (Get the Turbo coffee) and you can take a picture in front of the famous "I love you so much" sign.
Upscale restaurant with great food. I mostly only go for special occasions.
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Jeffrey's
1204 W Lynn StUpscale restaurant with great food. I mostly only go for special occasions.
Arts & Culture
Cathedral of Junk
4422 Lareina DrTake a picture in front of the Famous "Greetings from Austin" mural.
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Greetings from Austin Mural
1720 S 1st StTake a picture in front of the Famous "Greetings from Austin" mural.
Essentials
H-E-B
5808 Burnet RdDrinks & Nightlife
The White Horse
500 Comal StThe Roosevelt Room
307 W 5th StThe Jackalope
404 E 6th StKung Fu Saloon
716 W 6th StThe Volstead Lounge
1500 E 6th StFun Dance scene
Craft Pride
61 Rainey StGreat Local beer selection
Huge Patio and expansive beer selection
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Banger's Sausage House & Beer Garden
79 Rainey StHuge Patio and expansive beer selection
Donn's Depot
1600 W 5th StPopular dive bar
Both a bar and music venue. They have live music every night so be prepared to pay a cover charge. The drinks are over priced (In my opinion), but it's a pretty cool vintage bar. It's right next to the condo!
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C-Boys Heart and Soul
2008 S Congress AveBoth a bar and music venue. They have live music every night so be prepared to pay a cover charge. The drinks are over priced (In my opinion), but it's a pretty cool vintage bar. It's right next to the condo!
Mean-Eyed Cat
1621 W 5th StPopular Dive bar-- Johnny Cash theme
Deep Eddy Cabaret
2315 Lake Austin BoulevardPopular Dive bar
Parks & Nature
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton Dr
Lady Bird Lake
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike TrailGreat for a run/walk/bike
Entertainment & Activities
They have a full bar/menu while you are watching your movie!
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Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar
1120 S Lamar Blvd They have a full bar/menu while you are watching your movie!
Shopping
The Domain
11410 Century Oaks TerraceHuge outdoor Mall with high-end designer stores.