Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
The most hyped BBQ joint in Austin (frankly, in the country). With lines averaging 3-4 hours, it's definitely a time commitment, but the quality keeps BBQ lovers coming back.
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Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th StThe most hyped BBQ joint in Austin (frankly, in the country). With lines averaging 3-4 hours, it's definitely a time commitment, but the quality keeps BBQ lovers coming back.
laV Restaurant and Wine Bar
1501 East 7th StreetExceptional French food. Pricey and classy.
Chez Nous
510 Neches StSmall, cozy French restaurant beloved by the local Frenchies.
Formerly a black pharmacy, this casual eatery has kept a lot of the interior intact, including tilework and shelving that still sell local products. Great for lunch.
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Hillside Farmacy
1209 E 11th StFormerly a black pharmacy, this casual eatery has kept a lot of the interior intact, including tilework and shelving that still sell local products. Great for lunch.
A new take on southern food. Rated one of the best new restaurants in the country. Expensive but unforgettably delicious.
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Olamaie
1610 San Antonio StA new take on southern food. Rated one of the best new restaurants in the country. Expensive but unforgettably delicious.
Iron Chef Paul Qui's flagship restaurant. A place to see and be seen. Very high end and very pricey.
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Kuneho
1600 East 6th StreetIron Chef Paul Qui's flagship restaurant. A place to see and be seen. Very high end and very pricey.
The Liberty
1618 East 6th StreetPaul Qui's food truck. Be sure to get the beet fries.
Some unusual flavors to be found here. Delicious and reasonably priced.
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The Hightower
1209 E 7th StSome unusual flavors to be found here. Delicious and reasonably priced.
Sagra
1050 East 11th StreetCasual Italian spot
Blue Dahlia Bistro
1115 E 11th StCasual French inspired cafe and bakery
Quality ingredients, eco friendly options, and house made syrup.
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Vintage Heart Coffee
1405 East 7th StreetQuality ingredients, eco friendly options, and house made syrup.
Me So Hungry
1104 E 6th StFoodtruck specializing in pan asian food
Drinks & Nightlife
Enter the steampunk world of this hidden-in-plain sight masterpiece. Come for the delicious locavore food, stay for the live music and craft cocktails.
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Ah Sing Den
1100 E 6th StEnter the steampunk world of this hidden-in-plain sight masterpiece. Come for the delicious locavore food, stay for the live music and craft cocktails.
Matador Margarita Bar
1012 E 6th Stlounge-style bar where music doesn't overpower the conversation
Everything Else
Salt & Time
1912 E 7th StGourmet butcher shop and popular lunch spot
Shopping
Convenience store slash cafe. Breakfast tacos, freshly prepared foods, and beer on tap. The name is a bit ironic because service can be slow.
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Quickie Pickie
2027 E Cesar Chavez StConvenience store slash cafe. Breakfast tacos, freshly prepared foods, and beer on tap. The name is a bit ironic because service can be slow.
A tiny shoppe selling holistic products - foods, beauty, health, even art and jewelry. A lovely spot to peruse.
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Tiny Taiga
1909 West Koenig LaneA tiny shoppe selling holistic products - foods, beauty, health, even art and jewelry. A lovely spot to peruse.