Guidebook for Austin

Laura
Guidebook for Austin

Food Scene

Voted the best barbecue in the US! Also featured in the movie 'Chef'. Brisket & sausage to die for.
919 locals recommend
Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th St
919 locals recommend
Voted the best barbecue in the US! Also featured in the movie 'Chef'. Brisket & sausage to die for.
Just go for the 4-Cheese Mac & cheese...
354 locals recommend
Hillside Farmacy
1209 E 11th St
354 locals recommend
Just go for the 4-Cheese Mac & cheese...
An Austin institution! Go for a bowl of coffee in the morning, then a wine with a cheeseboard at night.
379 locals recommend
Cenote
1010 E Cesar Chavez St
379 locals recommend
An Austin institution! Go for a bowl of coffee in the morning, then a wine with a cheeseboard at night.
Go in the morning for coffee, fall down a hole on the internet, stay long enough to start on the beer.
183 locals recommend
Wright Bros. Brew and Brew
500 San Marcos St
183 locals recommend
Go in the morning for coffee, fall down a hole on the internet, stay long enough to start on the beer.

Drinks & Nightlife

Great tacos (especially the country taco on weekends). Beers on tap, great selection of wines, and all the snacks & basics you'll need.
352 locals recommend
Quickie Pickie
2027 E Cesar Chavez St
352 locals recommend
Great tacos (especially the country taco on weekends). Beers on tap, great selection of wines, and all the snacks & basics you'll need.

Shopping

Hands down, the best coffee in Austin. Ask for a dirty chai or take a risk on their specials - always amazing, but regular coffees are perfect too. Annie & Matteo are (wait for it)... legends.
Legend Coffee Company
900 E 11th St
Hands down, the best coffee in Austin. Ask for a dirty chai or take a risk on their specials - always amazing, but regular coffees are perfect too. Annie & Matteo are (wait for it)... legends.
Butcher-meet-deli-meets-upscale-diner. Sandwiches are RIDICULOUS and so are the biscuits. Cold brew coffee on tap, along with a great selection of beers.
151 locals recommend
Salt & Time
1912 E 7th St
151 locals recommend
Butcher-meet-deli-meets-upscale-diner. Sandwiches are RIDICULOUS and so are the biscuits. Cold brew coffee on tap, along with a great selection of beers.
Amazing little store with unique, iconic jewellery & fashion.
9 locals recommend
Mana Culture
1107 East 11th Street
9 locals recommend
Amazing little store with unique, iconic jewellery & fashion.

Everything Else

The original Whole Foods! Includes wine bar, sushi, tacos, barbecue (SO good),& more, plus all the usual Whole Food delights. (We're within range for Instacart delivery too.)
1332 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar Blvd
1332 locals recommend
The original Whole Foods! Includes wine bar, sushi, tacos, barbecue (SO good),& more, plus all the usual Whole Food delights. (We're within range for Instacart delivery too.)
If you need some greenery, take a walk to the Capitol and sit under the beautiful trees. One of the most peaceful places in Austin.
1119 locals recommend
Texas Senate
1200 Congress Ave
1119 locals recommend
If you need some greenery, take a walk to the Capitol and sit under the beautiful trees. One of the most peaceful places in Austin.
Stand-up paddleboarding and kayaking on the river! $20 for 90 minutes on weekends. So fun! Just make sure you wear sunscreen.
171 locals recommend
Texas Rowing Center
1541 W Cesar Chavez St
171 locals recommend
Stand-up paddleboarding and kayaking on the river! $20 for 90 minutes on weekends. So fun! Just make sure you wear sunscreen.