Guidebook for Austin
Essentials
H-E-B
5808 Burnet RdGeneral grocery shopping. Closest full service grocery store.
Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar BlvdWhole Foods Flagship Store. Closest WF to the condo.
Royal Blue Grocery
609 Congress AveFood Scene
Nice coffee shop. Lots of draft beers on tap. Good place to meet up. Walking distance.
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Wright Bros. Brew and Brew
500 San Marcos StNice coffee shop. Lots of draft beers on tap. Good place to meet up. Walking distance.
Behind Liberty Bar.
Again, because Paul Qui.
Delicious street food!
I highly recommend the Chicken Karage, Beet fries, and curry bun. Bring a friend so you can share.
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The Liberty
1618 East 6th StreetBehind Liberty Bar.
Again, because Paul Qui.
Delicious street food!
I highly recommend the Chicken Karage, Beet fries, and curry bun. Bring a friend so you can share.
Outside of Violet Crown bar (Divey).
Detroit style deep pan pizza. All crispy corners all day long! You can thank me later.
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Via 313 Pizza
10106 W 6th StOutside of Violet Crown bar (Divey).
Detroit style deep pan pizza. All crispy corners all day long! You can thank me later.
French food. Great staff. Fun, lively atmosphere. Worth the drive deep east on 5th. Skip LaV (which is closer to my place) and go to Justine's. Go now. Favorites: Pork chop and green salad. Mwah!
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Justine's
4710 E 5th StFrench food. Great staff. Fun, lively atmosphere. Worth the drive deep east on 5th. Skip LaV (which is closer to my place) and go to Justine's. Go now. Favorites: Pork chop and green salad. Mwah!
Walk UP window for tacos, great coffee, and take away frozen sangria. YES! I mean it. SO good. Easy walk. Do it!
1623 E 7th St
1623 East 7th StreetWalk UP window for tacos, great coffee, and take away frozen sangria. YES! I mean it. SO good. Easy walk. Do it!
Nice coffee shop with great outdoor spaces and significant food offerings. Walkable.
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Cenote
1010 E Cesar Chavez StNice coffee shop with great outdoor spaces and significant food offerings. Walkable.
The Backspace
507 San Jacinto BlvdMy favorite pizza joint downtown. Small, romantic, delicious.
Hillside Farmacy
1209 E 11th StLove this place for lunch and brunch. Nice walk.
Odd Duck
1201 S Lamar BlvdShared plates.
SO delicious. Go with friends.
Drinks & Nightlife
Whisler's
1816 E 6th StMy favorite cocktail bar on East 6th. Walking distance.
Casino El Camino
517 E 6th StBest burgers downtown, but they ain't quick.
Weather Up
1808 E Cesar Chavez StNice Cocktails and patio.
Shopping
1131 E 11th St
1131 East 11th StreetClose liquor store
take heart
1211 E 11th StMy favorite east Austin gift shop
Everything Else
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrBecause 68 degrees never felt so good!
Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs RdKites
Music Festivals
Dogs
ACL Live
310 W Willie Nelson BlvdBecause Austin is the LIVE Music capital of the world.
Plaza Saltillo Station
Capital Metro Train Stop
B-Cycle rentals