Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
BEYOND 5 stars!! Family-owned/family-run!
It's not ~just~ a restaurant... you never know you might see/meet while there!
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Joe’s Bakery & Coffee Shop
2305 E 7th StBEYOND 5 stars!! Family-owned/family-run!
It's not ~just~ a restaurant... you never know you might see/meet while there!
Nuevo Leon
1501 E 6th StNearby, good food
Cisco's Restaurant
1511 E 6th StGreat food, low cost!
Great food, sand for burying your feet when the weather is warm. Great place to watch films when hosting, too!
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Takoba
1411 E 7th StGreat food, sand for burying your feet when the weather is warm. Great place to watch films when hosting, too!
Los Comales Mexican Restaurant
2136 E 7th StNever disappointed!
Great coffee & food!
http://www.hotmamasaustin.com/
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Hot Mama's Catering & Events
2401 E 6th StGreat coffee & food!
http://www.hotmamasaustin.com/
Wright Bros. Brew and Brew
500 San Marcos St
http://progresscoffee.com/
The Coffee Cup
305 East Cesar Chavez Street
https://www.thecoffeecup.us/www/
Historic Victory Grill
1104 E 11th StZandunga Mexican Bistro
1000 East 11th StreetFranklin Barbecue
900 E 11th StBrick Oven
1209 Red River StEast Village Cafe LLC
1111 Chicon St
http://eastvillagecafe.com/
Sam's BBQ
2000 E 12th StCazamance Cafe
1308 East 4th StreetRio's Brazilian Cafe
408 N Pleasant Valley RdJuan in a Million
2300 E Cesar Chavez StDon Dario's
G'Raj Mahal
73 Rainey StThumbs Up!
Iron Works Barbecue
100 Red River StCopa Bar & Grill
217 Congress AvenueOpen 24/7!!
www.bennucoffee.com/
Vintage Heart Coffee
1405 East 7th Street
http://vintageheartcoffee.com/
Roasting facility, buy coffee (whole bean/ground), outdoor patio too!
www.texascoffeetraders.com/home.html
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Texas Coffee Traders
1400 E 4th StRoasting facility, buy coffee (whole bean/ground), outdoor patio too!
www.texascoffeetraders.com/home.html
Essentials
Store is conveniently 1/2 mile walk east of apartment complex. Pleasant stroll when weather allows.
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H-E-B
5808 Burnet RdStore is conveniently 1/2 mile walk east of apartment complex. Pleasant stroll when weather allows.
Everything Else
Plaza Saltillo Station
MetroRail station nearby
United States Postal Service
4300 SpeedwayUS Post Office just across the street
An historically black institution.
You can hear the chapel bells from our apartment!
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Huston-Tillotson University
900 Chicon StAn historically black institution.
You can hear the chapel bells from our apartment!
Chase Bank
4601 N Lamar BlvdIf you need cash quickly ... just around the corner.
Up for visiting the local library? Not too far away.
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Terrazas Branch, Austin Public Library
1105 E Cesar Chavez StUp for visiting the local library? Not too far away.
Cepeda Branch, Austin Public Library
651 N Pleasant Valley RdAnother local library branch, less than 1 mile away.
Cricket Wireless
1923 East 7th StreetT-Mobile
2795 E 7th StRMT Wireless
Boost Mobile Authorized Dealer ... just down the street.
Austin Convention Center
500 E Cesar Chavez StSXSW Interactive!!!
Travis County Credit Union
1101 N Interstate 35 Frontage RdCVS
1105 North Interstate 35 Frontage RoadUniversity Medical Center Brackenridge
601 E 15th StEast End Wines
1209 Rosewood AvenueGeorge Washington Carver Museum, Cultural and Genealogy Center
1165 Angelina StLIVESTRONG Cancer Navigation Center
2201 E 6th StHOPE Farmers Market
Mexican American Cultural Center
600 River StThinkery
1830 Simond AveAustin City Hall
163 Lavaca StWebsite: http://www.austintheatre.org/site/PageServer?pagename=Home
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The Paramount Theatre
713 Congress AveWebsite: http://www.austintheatre.org/site/PageServer?pagename=Home
Tours:
http://www.tspb.state.tx.us/CVC/plan/pltours.html
Exhibits:
http://www.tspb.state.tx.us/CVC/exhibits/exhibits.html
Travel Center:
http://www.tspb.state.tx.us/CVC/travel/travel.html
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Texas Capitol Visitors Center
112 E 11th StTours:
http://www.tspb.state.tx.us/CVC/plan/pltours.html
Exhibits:
http://www.tspb.state.tx.us/CVC/exhibits/exhibits.html
Travel Center:
http://www.tspb.state.tx.us/CVC/travel/travel.html
Tours: http://www.tspb.state.tx.us/SPB/Plan/Tours.htm
Shopping:
http://www.tspb.state.tx.us/SPB/Plan/Shopping.htm
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Texas Senate
1200 Congress AveTours: http://www.tspb.state.tx.us/SPB/Plan/Tours.htm
Shopping:
http://www.tspb.state.tx.us/SPB/Plan/Shopping.htm
http://www.thestoryoftexas.com/
IMAX is *awesome* experience!!
IMAX Theatre: http://www.thestoryoftexas.com/showtimes/imax_theatre.html
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Bullock Texas State History Museum
1800 Congress Avehttp://www.thestoryoftexas.com/
IMAX is *awesome* experience!!
IMAX Theatre: http://www.thestoryoftexas.com/showtimes/imax_theatre.html
SXSW Bike Rental Fundraiser:
http://www.biketexas.org/en/advocacy/sxsw-bike-rental-fundraiser
Website:
http://www.biketexas.org
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/biketexas
1902 E 6th St
1902 East 6th StreetSXSW Bike Rental Fundraiser:
http://www.biketexas.org/en/advocacy/sxsw-bike-rental-fundraiser
Website:
http://www.biketexas.org
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/biketexas
BEST park in town!! Has something for everybody - even if one isn't a "park person"
For information, click on:
http://austintexas.gov/department/zilker-metropolitan-park
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Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs RdBEST park in town!! Has something for everybody - even if one isn't a "park person"
For information, click on:
http://austintexas.gov/department/zilker-metropolitan-park
Drinks & Nightlife
Rio Rita
1203 Chicon StYellow Jacket Social Club
1704 E 5th StThe Liberty
1618 East 6th StreetShopping
Sixth Street Cool Store
Conveniently across the street!
Sightseeing
French Legation Museum