East Austin Starter Guide
Drinks & Nightlife
Gourmands
2316 Webberville RdDraft beers and sandwiches!
The Lost Well
2421 Webberville RdBiker-y dive bar.
Whisler's
1816 E 6th StCocktails.
Kitty Cohen's
2211 Webberville RdTiki-ish.
Food Scene
Guys - there are so many places over here! This is just a few of my faves.
Salt & Time
1912 E 7th StGreat house made salumi and BURGERS! Also a butcher shoppe.
Justine's
4710 E 5th StBike/ride share/drive here - you'll love it. Open very late.
Everything from kale salads to pig pressed sandwiches. Stumptown coffee and open early to late
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Hillside Farmacy
1209 E 11th StEverything from kale salads to pig pressed sandwiches. Stumptown coffee and open early to late
Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th Styou've probably heard of this joint.
Seriously some of THE BEST coffee in Austin. Only a few blocks away. Also so cute.
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Fleet Coffee Co
2427 Webberville RdSeriously some of THE BEST coffee in Austin. Only a few blocks away. Also so cute.
Fried and True Food Truck
1308 E 6th StInterior Mexican.
Ramen Tatsu-Ya
1234 S Lamar BlvdRAMEN
Some of the only old school tex-mex left over here.
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Joe’s Bakery & Coffee Shop
2305 E 7th StSome of the only old school tex-mex left over here.
Saigon Le Vendeur
2601 E 7th StFood truck w DELICIOUS banh mi and noodles. Very close.
Il Brutto
1601 E 6th StSister to La Matta - some nice Italian they do here.
You could walk, but in the summer it is hot, so might be easier to bike/ride share/drive - this place is cute and good.
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Launderette
2115 Holly StYou could walk, but in the summer it is hot, so might be easier to bike/ride share/drive - this place is cute and good.
Essentials/Food Shopping
For some bites or full on grocery store.
Bread Basket 7th Street
2150 E 7th StChips, beers, wines - basic bodega-y stuff.
H-E-B
5808 Burnet RdFull on grocery store.
Nice wine and beer selection, food both prepared and packaged - also beer/wine bar.
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Quickie Pickie
2027 E Cesar Chavez StNice wine and beer selection, food both prepared and packaged - also beer/wine bar.
Shopping
take heart
1211 E 11th StCutest shoppe ever - great gifts, great prices, love it all.
Miranda Bennett Studio
1211 E 11th StHand dyed/handmade here in Austin - a little pricey, but investment worthy.