Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Best BBQ in TX! Make sure to arrive by 9:00, because they sell out every day of the year (no, I'm not kidding). Only open for lunch.
919 moradores locais recomendam
Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th StBest BBQ in TX! Make sure to arrive by 9:00, because they sell out every day of the year (no, I'm not kidding). Only open for lunch.
"Antique Chic" restaurant with an eclectic menu. Housed in a historic building. Half-priced oysters during happy hour.
354 moradores locais recomendam
Hillside Farmacy
1209 E 11th St"Antique Chic" restaurant with an eclectic menu. Housed in a historic building. Half-priced oysters during happy hour.
Italian bistro featuring contemporary Italian fare, fresh made pastas, and an authentic wood-burning pizza oven.
16 moradores locais recomendam
Sagra
1050 East 11th StreetItalian bistro featuring contemporary Italian fare, fresh made pastas, and an authentic wood-burning pizza oven.
Casual French dining with a charming backyard patio.
351 moradores locais recomendam
Blue Dahlia Bistro
1115 E 11th StCasual French dining with a charming backyard patio.
Tex-mex classics, handmade tortillas, specialty cocktails, and regular live music.
7 moradores locais recomendam
MiJo's
1000 E 11th StTex-mex classics, handmade tortillas, specialty cocktails, and regular live music.
Specialty coffee house (espresso, latte, cappuccino) in a modern space with friendly baristas and free wifi.
201 moradores locais recomendam
Figure 8 Coffee Purveyors
1111 Chicon StSpecialty coffee house (espresso, latte, cappuccino) in a modern space with friendly baristas and free wifi.
One of THE BEST pizzerias in Austin, with an eclectic selection of toppings, fresh ingredients, and gluten-free options...and they deliver to the tiny pad!
321 moradores locais recomendam
East Side Pies
1401 Rosewood AveOne of THE BEST pizzerias in Austin, with an eclectic selection of toppings, fresh ingredients, and gluten-free options...and they deliver to the tiny pad!
Essentials
Locally-owned "wellness shop" offering groceries, books, and gifts with a natural focus.
8 moradores locais recomendam
Tiny Taiga
1909 West Koenig LaneLocally-owned "wellness shop" offering groceries, books, and gifts with a natural focus.
Gastro-pub and grocery - featuring craft beers and premium packaged foods
352 moradores locais recomendam
Quickie Pickie
2027 E Cesar Chavez StGastro-pub and grocery - featuring craft beers and premium packaged foods
Shopping
Neighborhood liquor store with a friendly staff and laid-back vibe.
24 moradores locais recomendam
J & J Spirits
1131 E 11th StNeighborhood liquor store with a friendly staff and laid-back vibe.
Bike rental shop with single gear and multi-gear bikes for rent.
30 moradores locais recomendam
Eastside Pedal Pushers
4607 Bolm RdBike rental shop with single gear and multi-gear bikes for rent.
Electric bikes for rent; also provide tours. Only company in Austin singularly focused on electric bikes.
42 moradores locais recomendam
Pedego Austin
1608 E Riverside DrElectric bikes for rent; also provide tours. Only company in Austin singularly focused on electric bikes.
Everything Else
Sukha Yoga Eastside
1050 E 11th StYoga studio with daily drop-in classes available.
Bicycle ride-share membership program allows you to choose the bike you want to rent, pick it up and ride, then lock it up in any rack. *Google company for more info - I don't know how it works!
Spokefly
Bicycle ride-share membership program allows you to choose the bike you want to rent, pick it up and ride, then lock it up in any rack. *Google company for more info - I don't know how it works!
Drinks & Nightlife
Honky tonk dive bar with live music every night of the week and free dance lessons on weekends. Cheap drinks and a fun laid-back crowd.
672 moradores locais recomendam
The White Horse
500 Comal StHonky tonk dive bar with live music every night of the week and free dance lessons on weekends. Cheap drinks and a fun laid-back crowd.
Hip lounge with CD jukebox, rotating taps, and cheap cocktails - order an Orange Whip or three while you're there.
347 moradores locais recomendam
Violet Crown Social Club
1111 E 6th StHip lounge with CD jukebox, rotating taps, and cheap cocktails - order an Orange Whip or three while you're there.
Swanky bohemian lounge atmosphere, specializing in exotic infused cocktails by night (while a coffee shop by day). Also revered for their sublime bloody marys.
114 moradores locais recomendam
Rio Rita
1203 Chicon StSwanky bohemian lounge atmosphere, specializing in exotic infused cocktails by night (while a coffee shop by day). Also revered for their sublime bloody marys.
No frills underground type bar with live music (or DJ) every night - punk, old school rock cover bands, packed most of the time. Either a love it or hate it place...not much in between.
193 moradores locais recomendam
HOTEL VEGAS
1502 E 6th StNo frills underground type bar with live music (or DJ) every night - punk, old school rock cover bands, packed most of the time. Either a love it or hate it place...not much in between.
Voted "Austin's best blues bar" and "Austin's best happy hour lounge act". Hidden gem in industrial part of town that you could easily drive past without noticing. If you love blues, don't miss it!
188 moradores locais recomendam
Skylark Lounge
2039 Airport BlvdVoted "Austin's best blues bar" and "Austin's best happy hour lounge act". Hidden gem in industrial part of town that you could easily drive past without noticing. If you love blues, don't miss it!