Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Kerbey Lane Cafe - University
2606 Guadalupe StBest pancakes in town! Great seasonal menu.
The Omelettry
4631 Airport BlvdA local legend of a restaurant.
Gourdough's Big. Fat. Donuts.
1503 S 1st StYou've never experienced a donut like this.
You absolutely MUST try their Mexican Martinis! Trust us on this one. They also have phenomenal queso. Ever tried a stuffed, fried avocado?
72 locals recommend
Trudy's Texas Star
409 W 30th StYou absolutely MUST try their Mexican Martinis! Trust us on this one. They also have phenomenal queso. Ever tried a stuffed, fried avocado?
Your meal literally comes from the garden behind the restaurant. Very vegan friendly.
160 locals recommend
Eastside Café
2113 Manor RdYour meal literally comes from the garden behind the restaurant. Very vegan friendly.
Order some queso and sit outside on the patio to enjoy some live music.
398 locals recommend
Güero's Taco Bar
1412 S Congress AveOrder some queso and sit outside on the patio to enjoy some live music.
Tex-Mex meets Hawaii and it is delicious! Head over to Mozart's Coffee next door after dinner for an amazing dessert selection.
269 locals recommend
Hula Hut
3825 Lake Austin BlvdTex-Mex meets Hawaii and it is delicious! Head over to Mozart's Coffee next door after dinner for an amazing dessert selection.
I think I would be okay with eating pizza every day for the rest of my life if it came from Home Slice. Head out back for the ping pong table.
791 locals recommend
Home Slice Pizza
1415 S Congress AveI think I would be okay with eating pizza every day for the rest of my life if it came from Home Slice. Head out back for the ping pong table.
Don't let the name fool you, they also have a great beer and wine selection. Try the Honey-Nut Latte!
251 locals recommend
Thunderbird Coffee
2200 Manor RdDon't let the name fool you, they also have a great beer and wine selection. Try the Honey-Nut Latte!
If you want to experience the Keep Austin Weird vibe, then you absolutely must head to this coffee shop.
176 locals recommend
Spider House Ballroom
2906 Fruth StIf you want to experience the Keep Austin Weird vibe, then you absolutely must head to this coffee shop.
Cherrywood Coffeehouse
1400 E 38th 1/2 StGreat outdoor seating.
Fried green beans to die for. The outdoor seating is fantastic. Super close to our house.
297 locals recommend
Contigo
2027 Anchor LnFried green beans to die for. The outdoor seating is fantastic. Super close to our house.
Obama stopped here when he was in town. It's that good. Very budget friendly. Do me a favor and order the guacamole.
1075 locals recommend
Torchy's Tacos
2809 S 1st StObama stopped here when he was in town. It's that good. Very budget friendly. Do me a favor and order the guacamole.
This is a bit of a drive but it is an iconic location for its gorgeous views.
506 locals recommend
The Oasis On Lake Travis
6550 Comanche TrailThis is a bit of a drive but it is an iconic location for its gorgeous views.
The Buzz Mill
1505 Town Creek Dr24-hour coffee shop with beer and wine.
The drive there is GORGEOUS. They have a great playground for kids. Outdoor dining right on Lake Austin. Mostly locals at this place.
36 locals recommend
Ski Shores Cafe
2905 Pearce RdThe drive there is GORGEOUS. They have a great playground for kids. Outdoor dining right on Lake Austin. Mostly locals at this place.
We always get asked, so here's our favorite spot for BBQ. They also have our favorite breakfast tacos.
62 locals recommend
Rudy's "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q
3914 N Lamar BlvdWe always get asked, so here's our favorite spot for BBQ. They also have our favorite breakfast tacos.
Another great spot for BBQ. Unless something has changed, it has always been BYOB.
480 locals recommend
Salt Lick BBQ
18300 Farm to Market Rd 1826Another great spot for BBQ. Unless something has changed, it has always been BYOB.
Drinks & Nightlife
Angel's Icehouse
21815 State Hwy 71If you go to Krause Springs, you should check this place out.
Shangri-La
1016 E 6th StRio Rita
1203 Chicon StThe Brixton
1412 E 6th StKnomad Bar
1213 Corona DrChill watering hole with a patio.
The Driskill
217 Congress AveGorgeous old hotel that's said to be haunted. :)
Arts & Culture
Bullock Texas State History Museum
1800 Congress AveHOPE Outdoor Gallery
741 Dalton LaneGraffiti is cool here.
Entertainment & Activities
Broken Spoke
3201 S Lamar BlvdThe bar where you can get two-stepping lessons.
If you go to the original water park, you can go on slides that were literally carved into the limestone. Well worth the drive.
436 locals recommend
Schlitterbahn Waterpark New Braunfels
400 N Liberty AveIf you go to the original water park, you can go on slides that were literally carved into the limestone. Well worth the drive.
Chicken $&@! Bingo every Sunday. I'm not even joking.
166 locals recommend
Ginny's Little Longhorn Saloon
5434 Burnet RdChicken $&@! Bingo every Sunday. I'm not even joking.
Great place for canoe rentals. Row down to Congress Avenue Bridge at sunset to watch the bats fly.
148 locals recommend
Rowing Dock
2418 Stratford DrGreat place for canoe rentals. Row down to Congress Avenue Bridge at sunset to watch the bats fly.
This place blows all other movie theaters out of the water.
220 locals recommend
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Mueller
1911 Aldrich StThis place blows all other movie theaters out of the water.
Outdoor movie theater. Bring a picnic blanket or watch from your car. Note: It has moved from 51st street, so you will need to Google the new address.
45 locals recommend
Blue Starlite Mini Urban Drive-in
2015 E M. Franklin AveOutdoor movie theater. Bring a picnic blanket or watch from your car. Note: It has moved from 51st street, so you will need to Google the new address.
Parks & Nature
The best place for experiencing Texas Wildflowers.
252 locals recommend
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
4801 La Crosse AveThe best place for experiencing Texas Wildflowers.
Krause Springs
424 Co Rd 404Gorgeous Texas swimming hole.
Be sure to make reservations before driving to this beautiful swimming hole.
588 locals recommend
Hamilton Pool Preserve
24300 Hamilton Pool RdBe sure to make reservations before driving to this beautiful swimming hole.
Jacobs Well
Swimming hole.
Blue Hole Regional Park
333 Blue Hole LnAnother gorgeous swimming hole in an iconic Texas town.
Hiking trail along a beautiful creek. Take a dip when you get too hot. BEWARE! Gets extremely crowded on the weekends.
59 locals recommend
Bull Creek District Park
Bull Creek District Park: Pedestrian Walkway 2Hiking trail along a beautiful creek. Take a dip when you get too hot. BEWARE! Gets extremely crowded on the weekends.
See the peacocks roaming the grounds and enjoy the easy (well-shaded) hiking trails.
178 locals recommend
Mayfield Park and Nature Preserve
3505 W 35th StSee the peacocks roaming the grounds and enjoy the easy (well-shaded) hiking trails.
This swimming pool is always busy and for good reason. Located in Zilker Park.
2454 locals recommend
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrThis swimming pool is always busy and for good reason. Located in Zilker Park.
Probably the most popular hiking trail in Austin. You will see mountain bikers, rock climbers, and creek swimmers. Gets very busy on the weekends.
531 locals recommend
Barton Creek Greenbelt
3755 South Capital of Texas HighwayProbably the most popular hiking trail in Austin. You will see mountain bikers, rock climbers, and creek swimmers. Gets very busy on the weekends.
Shopping
The absolute best place in town for souvenirs. And not the cheap kind you'll throw away. Honest to goodness great products made by local artisans.
46 locals recommend
Atown
5502 Burnet RdThe absolute best place in town for souvenirs. And not the cheap kind you'll throw away. Honest to goodness great products made by local artisans.
Because it is locally owned, two stories tall, has a coffee shop and wonderful children's section.
146 locals recommend
BookPeople
603 N Lamar BlvdBecause it is locally owned, two stories tall, has a coffee shop and wonderful children's section.
Essentials
H-E-B
5808 Burnet RdEverything you need is here and the architecture is gorgeous.