Guidebook for Austin

Lindsey
Guidebook for Austin

Food Scene

We like to walk here to work, or get BBQ from the food truck outside. Coffee's good, and we like the quiet room for getting some work done. Also they're 24 hours!
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The Buzz Mill
1505 Town Creek Dr
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We like to walk here to work, or get BBQ from the food truck outside. Coffee's good, and we like the quiet room for getting some work done. Also they're 24 hours!
This is a favorite coffee spot, and an Austin must! We recommend a vanilla latte or cappuccino! Also, stop in early to grab a Red Rabbit Donut before they're gone! (Mexican Chocolate is the best!)
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Vintage Heart Coffee
1405 East 7th Street
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This is a favorite coffee spot, and an Austin must! We recommend a vanilla latte or cappuccino! Also, stop in early to grab a Red Rabbit Donut before they're gone! (Mexican Chocolate is the best!)
Our favorite weekend brunch spot! Large mimosas, amazing fritattas, all the tartines are awesome (the smoked trout is divine)—but most of all, try the blueberry blintzes!
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Blue Dahlia Bistro
1115 E 11th St
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Our favorite weekend brunch spot! Large mimosas, amazing fritattas, all the tartines are awesome (the smoked trout is divine)—but most of all, try the blueberry blintzes!
You will not get a better burger, anywhere, period. In house buns, local beef, truffle fries, and great margaritas! Don't be put off by the line, they have it down to a science and it moves quick!
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Hopdoddy Burger Bar
1400 S Congress Ave
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You will not get a better burger, anywhere, period. In house buns, local beef, truffle fries, and great margaritas! Don't be put off by the line, they have it down to a science and it moves quick!
Our favorite Sushi spot! Try the "Delight" appetizer (you won't regret it), and the Goku Roll!
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WuWu Sushi
1407 East 7th Street
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Our favorite Sushi spot! Try the "Delight" appetizer (you won't regret it), and the Goku Roll!
Torchy's is an Austin staple for a reason, tacos are serious business! We love the queso, and our favorite tacos are "The Democrat", "Baja Shrimp" and "Fried Avocado"!
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Torchy's Tacos
1311 South 1st Street
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Torchy's is an Austin staple for a reason, tacos are serious business! We love the queso, and our favorite tacos are "The Democrat", "Baja Shrimp" and "Fried Avocado"!
If Tacos are important, Breakfast Tacos are even more so, and this is the place to get 'em. The food is all local and organic, and the doña salsa will surely clear out your sinuses. We like the Otto.
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Tacodeli
4200 N Lamar Blvd
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If Tacos are important, Breakfast Tacos are even more so, and this is the place to get 'em. The food is all local and organic, and the doña salsa will surely clear out your sinuses. We like the Otto.
Good, serious, pretentious coffee. Their coffee is not for the faint of heart, or those who like over-sugared Starbucks. But if you're looking for a damn good pourover this is your spot.
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Houndstooth Coffee
4200 N Lamar Blvd
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Good, serious, pretentious coffee. Their coffee is not for the faint of heart, or those who like over-sugared Starbucks. But if you're looking for a damn good pourover this is your spot.
This place is pretty new in town, but we love it so far! The coffee is good, and their outdoor seating is nice.
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Seventh Flag Coffee
1506 S 1st St
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This place is pretty new in town, but we love it so far! The coffee is good, and their outdoor seating is nice.
If you are in search of heavenly, amazing pizza, this is your spot. A bit pricy but totally worth it. Our favorite is the Cadillac. We like to get Favor to deliver it to us on lazy nights in!
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Via 313 Pizza
10106 W 6th St
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If you are in search of heavenly, amazing pizza, this is your spot. A bit pricy but totally worth it. Our favorite is the Cadillac. We like to get Favor to deliver it to us on lazy nights in!
This one's a little out of the way, but if you find yourself in this area it's worth a stop in. Really good pizza and awesome beer brewed in house. We love "The Hill Country" Pizza.
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Pinthouse Pizza
4729 Burnet Rd
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This one's a little out of the way, but if you find yourself in this area it's worth a stop in. Really good pizza and awesome beer brewed in house. We love "The Hill Country" Pizza.
There's actually a new Juiceland right around the corner from our place, on East Cesar Chavez. It's a great place for a light lunch, fresh juice, or smoothies. Our favorite is The Hawaii Five.
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JuiceLand
1625 Barton Springs Rd
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There's actually a new Juiceland right around the corner from our place, on East Cesar Chavez. It's a great place for a light lunch, fresh juice, or smoothies. Our favorite is The Hawaii Five.
A wonderful spot for an upscale night out, or a nice brunch. Get dressed up, order a bottle of wine, and enjoy a lovely dining experience.
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Olivia
2043 South Lamar Boulevard
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A wonderful spot for an upscale night out, or a nice brunch. Get dressed up, order a bottle of wine, and enjoy a lovely dining experience.
Another Austin staple, usually best between the hours of Midnight and 5AM (because diner food is just better then). The "Paris Texas" platter is awesome, and they have good burgers too!
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Kerbey Lane Cafe
3003 S Lamar Blvd
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Another Austin staple, usually best between the hours of Midnight and 5AM (because diner food is just better then). The "Paris Texas" platter is awesome, and they have good burgers too!
Mozarts is our favorite place to relax when the weather is nice. It looks over the river, and they have awesome pastries and coffee with LOTS of outdoor seating.
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Mozart's Coffee Roasters
3825 Lake Austin Blvd
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Mozarts is our favorite place to relax when the weather is nice. It looks over the river, and they have awesome pastries and coffee with LOTS of outdoor seating.
Awesome french food, lovely outdoor atmosphere, and open until 2PM! We love this tucked-away odd little restaurant for date nights. :)
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Justine's
4710 E 5th St
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Awesome french food, lovely outdoor atmosphere, and open until 2PM! We love this tucked-away odd little restaurant for date nights. :)
Amazing, upscale mexican food. This isn't a traditional Austin tex-mex spot, but the food is just unspeakably good. It's a little pricey but well worth it.
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El Naranjo
2717 South Lamar Boulevard
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Amazing, upscale mexican food. This isn't a traditional Austin tex-mex spot, but the food is just unspeakably good. It's a little pricey but well worth it.
A great place to stop in for a quick lunch while sightseeing. Traditional turkish kebab sandwiches (not kabobs on skewers, think more like a gyro) and awesome falafel!
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Kebabalicious
1311 E 7th St
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A great place to stop in for a quick lunch while sightseeing. Traditional turkish kebab sandwiches (not kabobs on skewers, think more like a gyro) and awesome falafel!
The Thai food is good, but what we really love about Thai Fresh is their organic dairy-free (vegan) ice cream. It is the best dairy-free ice cream I've ever eaten.
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Thai Fresh
909 W Mary St
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The Thai food is good, but what we really love about Thai Fresh is their organic dairy-free (vegan) ice cream. It is the best dairy-free ice cream I've ever eaten.
Skip the line at Franklin's and head to Freedmen's for a much more relaxed BBQ experience. Their smoked meats are unparalleled and Harrison the bar tender makes the best Whiskey cocktails in town.
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Freedmen's
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Skip the line at Franklin's and head to Freedmen's for a much more relaxed BBQ experience. Their smoked meats are unparalleled and Harrison the bar tender makes the best Whiskey cocktails in town.
Another good lunch spot, the spicy chickpea wrap is a delicious mid-day healthy pick me up!
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Conscious Cravings
1311 S 1st St
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Another good lunch spot, the spicy chickpea wrap is a delicious mid-day healthy pick me up!
A fun, simple breakfast spot for a diverse selection of crepes!
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Le Café Crêpe
200 San Jacinto Blvd
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A fun, simple breakfast spot for a diverse selection of crepes!
If you're looking for a quick spot to pick up dinner on your way back to the apartment after a long day playing in Austin, we like the burgers here and it's definitely better than P. Terry's!
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Cow Bells
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If you're looking for a quick spot to pick up dinner on your way back to the apartment after a long day playing in Austin, we like the burgers here and it's definitely better than P. Terry's!
A great dinner spot, it tends to fill up fast though so try to get a reservation, or be prepared for a wait!
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Eastside Café
2113 Manor Rd
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A great dinner spot, it tends to fill up fast though so try to get a reservation, or be prepared for a wait!

Drinks & Nightlife

So, the Brixton is a decent bar, but what we really like is the Mission Dogs "bacon wrapped hot dog" stand out front Thurs-Sun. Trust us, the DogiJuku will change your life.
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The Brixton
1412 E 6th St
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So, the Brixton is a decent bar, but what we really like is the Mission Dogs "bacon wrapped hot dog" stand out front Thurs-Sun. Trust us, the DogiJuku will change your life.
This is a great, casual hangout, particularly when the weather is nice. They have a great beer selection, and their sausages and sandwiches are amazing.
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Easy Tiger
1501 E 7th St
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This is a great, casual hangout, particularly when the weather is nice. They have a great beer selection, and their sausages and sandwiches are amazing.
If you're in the mood for a good cocktail and snacks, this is your spot. Classy, elegant, and a huge, creative cocktail menu. This isn't your run-in-the-mill bar, more for a nice night out.
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Péché
208 W 4th St
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If you're in the mood for a good cocktail and snacks, this is your spot. Classy, elegant, and a huge, creative cocktail menu. This isn't your run-in-the-mill bar, more for a nice night out.
A fun, casual bar for a beer, a round of pool or shuffleboard, and a late-night burger.
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Buffalo Billiards
201 E 6th St
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A fun, casual bar for a beer, a round of pool or shuffleboard, and a late-night burger.
You can't come to Austin without enjoying one of our many Alamo Drafthouse locations. It's a real experience, and a lot of fun, especially if you can catch an "action pack" showing or special event.
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Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas
320 E 6th St
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You can't come to Austin without enjoying one of our many Alamo Drafthouse locations. It's a real experience, and a lot of fun, especially if you can catch an "action pack" showing or special event.
Huge selection of great Craft Beers on tap!
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Craft Pride
61 Rainey St
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Huge selection of great Craft Beers on tap!
The cocktails are good, the atmosphere is nice, the burgers are better, together they are a perfect combination!
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Javelina Bar
69 Rainey St
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The cocktails are good, the atmosphere is nice, the burgers are better, together they are a perfect combination!

Shopping

An awesome, giant, two-store independent bookstore and cafe with lots of quirky gifts and oddities! We love to hang out here on lazy Saturdays, explore, read, eat tamales (it's weird, but really).
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BookPeople
603 N Lamar Blvd
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An awesome, giant, two-store independent bookstore and cafe with lots of quirky gifts and oddities! We love to hang out here on lazy Saturdays, explore, read, eat tamales (it's weird, but really).
This is the Flagship Whole Foods for the entire US, and worth a stop in if you're a Whole Food's fan, or just want a cheap healthy lunch. :)
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Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar Blvd
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This is the Flagship Whole Foods for the entire US, and worth a stop in if you're a Whole Food's fan, or just want a cheap healthy lunch. :)
A really fun and quirky vintage/antique store to check out when you're wandering around South Congress.
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Uncommon Objects
1602 Fort View Rd
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A really fun and quirky vintage/antique store to check out when you're wandering around South Congress.

Sightseeing

If you enjoy a more laid-back bar scene than raucous 6th street, Rainey St. is the place to be, so many food trucks, restaurants, and bars to choose from, with a bit more "grown up" feel than downtown
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Rainey Street
Rainey Street
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If you enjoy a more laid-back bar scene than raucous 6th street, Rainey St. is the place to be, so many food trucks, restaurants, and bars to choose from, with a bit more "grown up" feel than downtown