Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Porter
3715 South 1st StreetRight downstairs, great bar bites, entrees, and craft beer!
Great local coffee spot. Try the Summermoon or Wintermoon (iced version) of their signature house coffee drink!
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Summer Moon Coffee
3115 S 1st StGreat local coffee spot. Try the Summermoon or Wintermoon (iced version) of their signature house coffee drink!
Torchy's Tacos
2809 S 1st StBest tacos in ATX, hands down.
My new favorite coffee spot - serves Stumptown Roasters!
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Radio Coffee & Beer
4204 Menchaca RdMy new favorite coffee spot - serves Stumptown Roasters!
Not the best BBQ in Austin, but there's always a seat and live music!
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Green Mesquite BBQ
1400 Barton Springs RdNot the best BBQ in Austin, but there's always a seat and live music!
Bouldin Creek Cafe
1900 S 1st StGreat vegetarian brunch and bites!
Great 30 minute drive dinner venue with sunset view!
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The Oasis On Lake Travis
6550 Comanche TrailGreat 30 minute drive dinner venue with sunset view!
Another great local coffee spot with outdoor seating on Bouldin Creek
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Once Over Coffee Bar
2009 S 1st StAnother great local coffee spot with outdoor seating on Bouldin Creek
Kerbey Lane Cafe
3003 S Lamar BlvdGreat brunch and locally sourced ingredients
Drinks & Nightlife
Rattle Inn
610 Nueces StreetGreat rooftop bar with view of downtown Austin!
Broken Spoke
3201 S Lamar BlvdThe famed, the eternal.
Great local dive with food trucks out back serving the best Thai and Indian cuisine in the city!
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Wonderland
Great local dive with food trucks out back serving the best Thai and Indian cuisine in the city!
South Congress Cafe
1600 S Congress AveBest brunch in the city!
Essentials
Wheatsville Food Co-Op
3101 Guadalupe StFavorite locally sourced organic grocer
Everything Else
The famed ATX version of Voodoo. I recommend sharing one ;)
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Gourdough's Public House
209 W 5th StThe famed ATX version of Voodoo. I recommend sharing one ;)
Great Nails & Spa
2911 S 1st StMy favorite nail salon in ATX
Sightseeing
Nice day trip outside of Austin. German-style town with beer gardens and lots of German-themed attractions
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Fredericksburg
Nice day trip outside of Austin. German-style town with beer gardens and lots of German-themed attractions
Lady Bird Lake Trail
Lady Bird Lake TrailGreat for biking/jogging!
Roadhouse Relics
1720 S 1st StThe famed 'Greetings from Austin, TX' sign resides here.
Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs RdBiking, jogging, general outdoor recreation
Shopping
Target
2300 W Ben White BlvdFor all the essentials + small grocery section