Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Cow Tipping Creamery
House made soft serve ice cream! Always vanilla, always chocolate, and always at least one rotating special flavor of ice cream each week. Pick your ice cream & pick your toppings, or choose from the carefully designed desserts, always made-to-order.
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Cow Tipping Creamery
4715 S Lamar BlvdCow Tipping Creamery
House made soft serve ice cream! Always vanilla, always chocolate, and always at least one rotating special flavor of ice cream each week. Pick your ice cream & pick your toppings, or choose from the carefully designed desserts, always made-to-order.
Coffee shop and vegetarian restaurant. Very Austin. Sit outside or in. Great food. "Even chronic carnivores find something to love at this laid-back cafe catering to vegetarians (and vegans) with options ranging from salads to tacos to sandwiches, plus a gluten-free menu, coffees and juices served from breakfast through late-night. The funky, space and dog-friendly patio draw everyone from parents to hipsters."~Zagat
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Bouldin Creek Cafe
1900 S 1st StCoffee shop and vegetarian restaurant. Very Austin. Sit outside or in. Great food. "Even chronic carnivores find something to love at this laid-back cafe catering to vegetarians (and vegans) with options ranging from salads to tacos to sandwiches, plus a gluten-free menu, coffees and juices served from breakfast through late-night. The funky, space and dog-friendly patio draw everyone from parents to hipsters."~Zagat
French Vietnamese. Trendy, friendly, noisy and delicious. (not cheap)
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Elizabeth Street Cafe
1501 S 1st StFrench Vietnamese. Trendy, friendly, noisy and delicious. (not cheap)
World famous. Not an eat in restaurant. You could get there at the crack of dawn and wait in line for hours or pre-order a few weeks in advance. If you forget, try La Barbeque. There'll be a line there too, but probably not as long.
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Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th StWorld famous. Not an eat in restaurant. You could get there at the crack of dawn and wait in line for hours or pre-order a few weeks in advance. If you forget, try La Barbeque. There'll be a line there too, but probably not as long.
Always a line out front. Counter service, hand-crafter beer and gourmet burger bar. I love the ahi tuna burger.
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Hopdoddy Burger Bar
1400 S Congress AveAlways a line out front. Counter service, hand-crafter beer and gourmet burger bar. I love the ahi tuna burger.
Love this place. Delicious. Modern Thai. Communal tables. Trendy and loud but fun.
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Sway
1417 S 1st StLove this place. Delicious. Modern Thai. Communal tables. Trendy and loud but fun.
Seating’s abundant at this nearby coffee shop. There's coffee, beer, wine, booze-optional shakes, Tacodeli tacos, tamales, sandwiches and local food including pastries, breakfast taco's, Panini's, Cheese Plates and a variety of other favorites. Wifi and outlets available.
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Stouthaus Coffee Pub
4715 S Lamar BlvdSeating’s abundant at this nearby coffee shop. There's coffee, beer, wine, booze-optional shakes, Tacodeli tacos, tamales, sandwiches and local food including pastries, breakfast taco's, Panini's, Cheese Plates and a variety of other favorites. Wifi and outlets available.
Uchi
801 S Lamar BlvdFamous, expensive and delicious. Try not to stare at the famous people.
Home Slice Pizza
1415 S Congress AveAlways a line here. Good pizza.
Cafe Malta
3421 W William Cannon DrGood food, close to the Loft House. Easy parking. Not trendy.
Decent Indian food, order at the counter. Good for a quick lunch on the run
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Tarka
5207 Brodie LnDecent Indian food, order at the counter. Good for a quick lunch on the run
A neighborhood place, food is OK (not a foodie place). Occasionally there's live music.
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Hyde Park Bar & Grill Westgate
4521 West Gate BlvdA neighborhood place, food is OK (not a foodie place). Occasionally there's live music.
A full selection of food, (not just a coffee shop / bakery). Walk up and order and they bring the food to your table. Not extraordinary, but decent. Good for large groups who want to eat breakfast and dash, since the wait isn't long
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la Madeleine French Bakery & Cafe Sunset Valley
5493 Brodie LnA full selection of food, (not just a coffee shop / bakery). Walk up and order and they bring the food to your table. Not extraordinary, but decent. Good for large groups who want to eat breakfast and dash, since the wait isn't long
Feels like a European cafe. Good wood fired pizza and food. Not trendy, more of a neighborhood place. Rarely a wait. Kinda romantic.
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Cipollina
1213 W Lynn StFeels like a European cafe. Good wood fired pizza and food. Not trendy, more of a neighborhood place. Rarely a wait. Kinda romantic.
Good food, friendly atmosphere. Front patio and back enclosed patio. Good place for lunch (the sandwich bread is great).
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Blue Dahlia Bistro
1115 E 11th StGood food, friendly atmosphere. Front patio and back enclosed patio. Good place for lunch (the sandwich bread is great).
24 Diner
600 N Lamar BlvdGreat french fries and shakes. Service can be slow however.
Housed in a two-story landmark building, the eatery oozes charm and personality, with exposed brick walls, pressed-tin ceilings, vintage lighting, leather booths, and a stainless-steel bar. Downstairs, the bar offers sophisticated gastropub fare and the dining room features an American farm-to-table menu. Upstairs, there’s an outdoor terrace overlooking bustling Sixth Street and a space for private events. Popular happy hour, weeknights 5-6:30 PM.
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Parkside
301 E 6th StHoused in a two-story landmark building, the eatery oozes charm and personality, with exposed brick walls, pressed-tin ceilings, vintage lighting, leather booths, and a stainless-steel bar. Downstairs, the bar offers sophisticated gastropub fare and the dining room features an American farm-to-table menu. Upstairs, there’s an outdoor terrace overlooking bustling Sixth Street and a space for private events. Popular happy hour, weeknights 5-6:30 PM.
This busy Downtowner flouts culinary convention to feature “inventive”, “eclectic” American eats, offering both large and “small plates” that involve unconventional meats (goat, pork cheeks), plus “amazing” “craft cocktails” and a “lovely wine list”; the “swell surroundings” on the second floor of the historic Swift Building are done up in modern steam-punk style. ~Zagat
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Swift's Attic
315 Congress AveThis busy Downtowner flouts culinary convention to feature “inventive”, “eclectic” American eats, offering both large and “small plates” that involve unconventional meats (goat, pork cheeks), plus “amazing” “craft cocktails” and a “lovely wine list”; the “swell surroundings” on the second floor of the historic Swift Building are done up in modern steam-punk style. ~Zagat
Hip atmosphere and delicious food. Located in a beautifully restored 50s-style pharmacy with a perfect porch for people watching on the East Side. Oysters, cheese plates, and nightly dinner specials are whipped up by Chef Sonya Cote. ~Tribeza
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Hillside Farmacy
1209 E 11th StHip atmosphere and delicious food. Located in a beautifully restored 50s-style pharmacy with a perfect porch for people watching on the East Side. Oysters, cheese plates, and nightly dinner specials are whipped up by Chef Sonya Cote. ~Tribeza
Trendy. Lots of animal parts on the menu. Not for the meek.
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Foreign & Domestic
306 E 53rd StTrendy. Lots of animal parts on the menu. Not for the meek.
Occupying a rustic former feed store right in the heart of SoCo, this cantina is an Austin staple for traditional Mexican food, strong margaritas and live music on the patio; the festive vibe attracts plenty of locals and out-of-town visitors, meaning it’s often crowded and crazy. ~Zagat
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Güero's Taco Bar
1412 S Congress AveOccupying a rustic former feed store right in the heart of SoCo, this cantina is an Austin staple for traditional Mexican food, strong margaritas and live music on the patio; the festive vibe attracts plenty of locals and out-of-town visitors, meaning it’s often crowded and crazy. ~Zagat
Fonda San Miguel Restaurant
2330 W N Loop BlvdUpscale interior Mexican food. Nice atmosphere.
Full English breakfasts, high tea & other British fare served in a space with funky & vintage decor. All day breakfast (9-5pm), special dinners on Saturday nights (check the website for the menu) closed Mon. and Tues.
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Full English
2000 Southern Oaks DrFull English breakfasts, high tea & other British fare served in a space with funky & vintage decor. All day breakfast (9-5pm), special dinners on Saturday nights (check the website for the menu) closed Mon. and Tues.
Doughnuts are not just for dessert! Many food truck locations around town too.
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Gourdough's Public House
209 W 5th StDoughnuts are not just for dessert! Many food truck locations around town too.
Ramen Tatsu-Ya
1234 S Lamar BlvdGourmet Ramen!
Pinthouse Pizza
4236 S Lamar BlvdFun and casual. Lots of beer on tap. Great pizza.
Sichuan cuisine & weekend dim sum brunch served in a contemporary space. The dinner menu features modern Chinese dishes like Sichuan braised eggplant, Shanghai rice cakes, wontons. The bar also serves a tiki-style cocktail menu.
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Wu Chow
500 W 5th StSichuan cuisine & weekend dim sum brunch served in a contemporary space. The dinner menu features modern Chinese dishes like Sichuan braised eggplant, Shanghai rice cakes, wontons. The bar also serves a tiki-style cocktail menu.
Haven't tried this yet, but I'm gonna get there soon! The iconic Portland doughnut shop now has an Austin outpost, which dishes out the famed crazy sweet concoctions like the voodoo doll ( a raised yeast doughnut filled with raspberry jelly topped with chocolate frosting and a pretzel stake).
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Voodoo Doughnut - 6th Street
212 E 6th StHaven't tried this yet, but I'm gonna get there soon! The iconic Portland doughnut shop now has an Austin outpost, which dishes out the famed crazy sweet concoctions like the voodoo doll ( a raised yeast doughnut filled with raspberry jelly topped with chocolate frosting and a pretzel stake).
Launderette
2115 Holly StGreat food, friendly atmosphere. Lots of people love this place.
Lots of people say this is the best pizza in Austin. I think its pretty great.
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Bufalina Pizza
2215 E Cesar Chavez StLots of people say this is the best pizza in Austin. I think its pretty great.
Lunch and dinner. Patio dining and happy hour. Interesting food, (in a good way).
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Odd Duck
1201 S Lamar BlvdLunch and dinner. Patio dining and happy hour. Interesting food, (in a good way).
James Beard Award-nominated chef Bryce Gilmore encourages sharing with small plates made from locally-sourced ingredients. Try the parsley croissants with bone marrow or Gilmore’s unique take on fried chicken. ~Tribeza
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Barley Swine
6555 Burnet RdJames Beard Award-nominated chef Bryce Gilmore encourages sharing with small plates made from locally-sourced ingredients. Try the parsley croissants with bone marrow or Gilmore’s unique take on fried chicken. ~Tribeza
Home made ice cream. Interesting flavors, non-dairy options too.
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Lick Honest Ice Creams
1100 S Lamar BlvdHome made ice cream. Interesting flavors, non-dairy options too.
This wine-focused restaurant is complemented by serious cocktails and a menu of approachable bistro favorites. Inspired by Paris cafes, Spanish tapas bodegas, and urban wine bars, June’s encourages sipping, noshing, and lingering. An adventurous wine list ranging from affordable to exquisite. The real surprise is that an eatery filled with so many chic details can still feel like a neighborhood cafe. ~The Austin Chronicle / Tribeza
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June's
1722 S Congress AveThis wine-focused restaurant is complemented by serious cocktails and a menu of approachable bistro favorites. Inspired by Paris cafes, Spanish tapas bodegas, and urban wine bars, June’s encourages sipping, noshing, and lingering. An adventurous wine list ranging from affordable to exquisite. The real surprise is that an eatery filled with so many chic details can still feel like a neighborhood cafe. ~The Austin Chronicle / Tribeza
Austin’s latest draw for Outdoor Voices-clad brunchers is known for being a bit of a splurge, but reliable in taste and health nut-approved dishes like grain bowls, avocado toast, and poke. The interior is California chic. ~The Austin Chronicle
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Café No Sé
1603 S Congress AveAustin’s latest draw for Outdoor Voices-clad brunchers is known for being a bit of a splurge, but reliable in taste and health nut-approved dishes like grain bowls, avocado toast, and poke. The interior is California chic. ~The Austin Chronicle
(food trailer) Everything is plant-based, and friendly to those eating paleo or gluten-free. And just because there is a list of ingredients that they don’t use doesn’t mean you’ll ever feel like you are missing out. ~The Austin Chronicle
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Curcuma
2324 E Cesar Chavez St(food trailer) Everything is plant-based, and friendly to those eating paleo or gluten-free. And just because there is a list of ingredients that they don’t use doesn’t mean you’ll ever feel like you are missing out. ~The Austin Chronicle
New Texan Cuisine /n(y)o͞o tek-suh s kwəˈzēn/ adj. Blending local and regional flavors while representing the cultural heritage of Texas.
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The Hightower
1209 E 7th StNew Texan Cuisine /n(y)o͞o tek-suh s kwəˈzēn/ adj. Blending local and regional flavors while representing the cultural heritage of Texas.
Cozy vibe, outdoor eating area, popular brunch, 5-9 daily and all day Tuesday happy hour. Rooted in a ranch-to-table dining experience, Jacoby’s Restaurant and Mercantile transports you from East Austin to a rustic Southern home nestled in the countryside. The menu features the best dishes southern cooking has to offer, including beef from Adam Jacoby’s own family brand based in Melvin, TX. (Plus cool stuff for sale)
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Jacoby's Restaurant & Mercantile
3235 E Cesar Chavez StCozy vibe, outdoor eating area, popular brunch, 5-9 daily and all day Tuesday happy hour. Rooted in a ranch-to-table dining experience, Jacoby’s Restaurant and Mercantile transports you from East Austin to a rustic Southern home nestled in the countryside. The menu features the best dishes southern cooking has to offer, including beef from Adam Jacoby’s own family brand based in Melvin, TX. (Plus cool stuff for sale)
Hill Country inspired, modern comfort food. Try the fried chicken. Or for lunch, The Pitchfork sandwich: a soft potato roll stuffed with scrambled eggs, melted provolone, ham, potatoes, and spicy sambal sauce. ~Tribeza
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Pitchfork Pretty
2708 E Cesar Chavez StHill Country inspired, modern comfort food. Try the fried chicken. Or for lunch, The Pitchfork sandwich: a soft potato roll stuffed with scrambled eggs, melted provolone, ham, potatoes, and spicy sambal sauce. ~Tribeza
Two well loved Austin chef's creation. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus change frequently, offering guests a fleeting but delectable taste of the season’s best local offerings. There’s a reason this eatery was named one of Bon Appetit’s Best New Restaurants. ~Tribeza
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Dai Due
2406 Manor RdTwo well loved Austin chef's creation. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus change frequently, offering guests a fleeting but delectable taste of the season’s best local offerings. There’s a reason this eatery was named one of Bon Appetit’s Best New Restaurants. ~Tribeza
A delicious bakeshop upstairs and a casual beer garden downstairs. Open until 2am every night, Easy Tiger will satisfy every midnight beer and salt craving. Sip on some local brew and grab a hot, fresh pretzel. (my friend Theresa raves about the pretzel!) Complete your snack with beer cheese and an array of dipping sauces.
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Easy Tiger
1501 E 7th StA delicious bakeshop upstairs and a casual beer garden downstairs. Open until 2am every night, Easy Tiger will satisfy every midnight beer and salt craving. Sip on some local brew and grab a hot, fresh pretzel. (my friend Theresa raves about the pretzel!) Complete your snack with beer cheese and an array of dipping sauces.
Weekends at the farm have never been more delicious: Chef Sonya Cote of Hillside Farmacy teamed up with Springdale Farm to create a (literal) farm-to-table concept restaurant on the East side, serving a seasonal prix-fixe menu under the canopy of a majestic Texas elm tree. ~Tribeza
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Eden East
211 Springdale RdWeekends at the farm have never been more delicious: Chef Sonya Cote of Hillside Farmacy teamed up with Springdale Farm to create a (literal) farm-to-table concept restaurant on the East side, serving a seasonal prix-fixe menu under the canopy of a majestic Texas elm tree. ~Tribeza
I really like this place and have no idea why it isn't more crowded. You don't have to wait in line here, (or at least I never have), very rare for a hip Austin restaurant. A salad-centric restaurant with one of the prettiest patios in town. Fresh, creative, bold and delicious. Good juices too. Oh, and they have meat too.
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Vinaigrette
2201 College AveI really like this place and have no idea why it isn't more crowded. You don't have to wait in line here, (or at least I never have), very rare for a hip Austin restaurant. A salad-centric restaurant with one of the prettiest patios in town. Fresh, creative, bold and delicious. Good juices too. Oh, and they have meat too.
This swanky spot offers something for everyone on its contemporary American menu. Small plates are easily sharable as started and the “Black and Bleu” pizza is a must-try on any visit. The extensive wine and cocktail list puts Second over the top, making it an ideal choice for a fun Friday night. ~Tribeza
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Second Bar + Kitchen
200 Congress AveThis swanky spot offers something for everyone on its contemporary American menu. Small plates are easily sharable as started and the “Black and Bleu” pizza is a must-try on any visit. The extensive wine and cocktail list puts Second over the top, making it an ideal choice for a fun Friday night. ~Tribeza
After gaining traction as a food truck, G’Raj Mahal is now in a modern and eclectic space. If the cool atmosphere isn’t reason enough to visit this authentic Indian spot, then the food is definitely worth a trip – be sure to sample the coconut naan.
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G'Raj Mahal
73 Rainey StAfter gaining traction as a food truck, G’Raj Mahal is now in a modern and eclectic space. If the cool atmosphere isn’t reason enough to visit this authentic Indian spot, then the food is definitely worth a trip – be sure to sample the coconut naan.
Inspired by Dr. Andrew Weil’s anti-inflammatory diet, True Food Kitchen combines decadent favorites with health-conscious eating. Offers a full range of vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options (plus cocktails). One of my favorite restaurants. Everything is delicious and healthy. Great juice combos. Very nice servers.
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True Food Kitchen
222 West AvenueInspired by Dr. Andrew Weil’s anti-inflammatory diet, True Food Kitchen combines decadent favorites with health-conscious eating. Offers a full range of vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options (plus cocktails). One of my favorite restaurants. Everything is delicious and healthy. Great juice combos. Very nice servers.
Geraldine’s offers delicious dining, cocktails with city views, nightly live music and poolside entertainment — all under one roof. Although each dish is outstanding, the barbecued short ribs are a must-try. Just leave room for Geraldine’s mouthwatering desserts, like the sweet-and-sour passion fruit tart. And this gives you an excuse to check out the Hotel Van Zandt lobby.
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Geraldine's
605 Davis StGeraldine’s offers delicious dining, cocktails with city views, nightly live music and poolside entertainment — all under one roof. Although each dish is outstanding, the barbecued short ribs are a must-try. Just leave room for Geraldine’s mouthwatering desserts, like the sweet-and-sour passion fruit tart. And this gives you an excuse to check out the Hotel Van Zandt lobby.
A neighborhood breakfast place, whether it be morning or late night. Other meals are mediocre in my opinion, but its friendly and lively.
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Kerbey Lane Cafe
3003 S Lamar BlvdA neighborhood breakfast place, whether it be morning or late night. Other meals are mediocre in my opinion, but its friendly and lively.
Serving food that can only be described as Mexican street chic, La Condesa puts a modern spin on authentic Mexican favorites. The trendy atmosphere and unparalleled selection of top quality tequilas make this the ideal spot for a fun night on the town. ~Tribeza
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La Condesa
400 W 2nd StServing food that can only be described as Mexican street chic, La Condesa puts a modern spin on authentic Mexican favorites. The trendy atmosphere and unparalleled selection of top quality tequilas make this the ideal spot for a fun night on the town. ~Tribeza
Brick-walled bakery, deli & flower shop with a rustic-chic interior & a variety of gifts.
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Walton's Fancy & Staple
609 W 6th StBrick-walled bakery, deli & flower shop with a rustic-chic interior & a variety of gifts.
"Gourdough's Big. Fat. Donuts. is housed in a vintage Airstream Trailer located on South Lamar and doles out the most delectable and crazy donut concoctions your mind and taste buds will allow. From the Mother Clucker (topped with fried chicken and honey butter) to the Funky Monkey (topped with grilled bananas and brown sugar), these toppings and fillings take no prisoners. Each donut is handmade, fried fresh to order, and is always served piping hot! Choose from one of 23 "favorites" or create your own."~Yelp
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Gourdough's Big. Fat. Donuts.
1503 S 1st St"Gourdough's Big. Fat. Donuts. is housed in a vintage Airstream Trailer located on South Lamar and doles out the most delectable and crazy donut concoctions your mind and taste buds will allow. From the Mother Clucker (topped with fried chicken and honey butter) to the Funky Monkey (topped with grilled bananas and brown sugar), these toppings and fillings take no prisoners. Each donut is handmade, fried fresh to order, and is always served piping hot! Choose from one of 23 "favorites" or create your own."~Yelp
One of my favorites. Love the food and atmosphere. "The eclectic atmosphere blends familiar Chinese elements like Forties-style Shanghainese powder blue floral wallpaper and kitschy red lanterns with updated details like contemporary gold chairs. Cheeky humor dots the space, like the prominent painting of a giant panda dressed like Biggie Smalls. Similarly, the menu remixes elements from a range of regional Chinese dishes – some restrained, others loud" ~Austin Chronicle.
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Old Thousand
1000 E 11th StOne of my favorites. Love the food and atmosphere. "The eclectic atmosphere blends familiar Chinese elements like Forties-style Shanghainese powder blue floral wallpaper and kitschy red lanterns with updated details like contemporary gold chairs. Cheeky humor dots the space, like the prominent painting of a giant panda dressed like Biggie Smalls. Similarly, the menu remixes elements from a range of regional Chinese dishes – some restrained, others loud" ~Austin Chronicle.
Very close to the Loft House. The decor isn't its strong point, its anything but funky, but the menu is composed of shareable bites (like nachos and funnel cake bites), entrees, and salads. Larger plates include breakfast classics like pancakes and breakfast tacos (available on wheat, corn, or almond flour tortillas), as well as more inventive dishes like churro waffles and pupusas (thick tortillas stuffed with queso fresco).
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The Funkadelic
4715 S Lamar BlvdVery close to the Loft House. The decor isn't its strong point, its anything but funky, but the menu is composed of shareable bites (like nachos and funnel cake bites), entrees, and salads. Larger plates include breakfast classics like pancakes and breakfast tacos (available on wheat, corn, or almond flour tortillas), as well as more inventive dishes like churro waffles and pupusas (thick tortillas stuffed with queso fresco).
My favorite food truck. Get the Pad Ka Prow, mango sticky rice and the Thai tea. "Fresh, high-quality ingredients inspire a menu of Northern Thai specialties at this Aztec Food Park trailer with picnic table seating, serving such delicacies as pad kapow, larb moo and a limited amount of moo ping pork skewers Wednesday through Friday." ~Zagat
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DEE DEE - Northern Thai Street Food
4204 Menchaca RdMy favorite food truck. Get the Pad Ka Prow, mango sticky rice and the Thai tea. "Fresh, high-quality ingredients inspire a menu of Northern Thai specialties at this Aztec Food Park trailer with picnic table seating, serving such delicacies as pad kapow, larb moo and a limited amount of moo ping pork skewers Wednesday through Friday." ~Zagat
Delicious. Get the brussel sprouts, they're crispy. Several great options for small groups or parties of up to 40 guests. Michelle Obama ate here.
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Salty Sow
1917 Manor RdDelicious. Get the brussel sprouts, they're crispy. Several great options for small groups or parties of up to 40 guests. Michelle Obama ate here.
Culinary superstars Uchi’s Tyson Cole and pitmaster Aaron Franklin had a baby. An Asian smokehouse. Casual. Order at the bar. Eat inside or outside on the patio. Try the oak-grilled snap peas, the corn fritters and the brisket sandwich.
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Loro
2115 S Lamar BlvdCulinary superstars Uchi’s Tyson Cole and pitmaster Aaron Franklin had a baby. An Asian smokehouse. Casual. Order at the bar. Eat inside or outside on the patio. Try the oak-grilled snap peas, the corn fritters and the brisket sandwich.
One of my favorite food trucks, offering a variety of slow smoked BBQ meats and delicious sides. They make BBQ two ways, Tex & Mex. Try a traditional BBQ sandwich on their great buns or have BBQ taco on one of their scratch made flour tortillas. Fresh breakfast tacos are served from 8am to 11am every day. Its a bit out of the way, but if you're heading south from the Loft House you have to try it.
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Valentina's Tex Mex BBQ
308 Menchaca RdOne of my favorite food trucks, offering a variety of slow smoked BBQ meats and delicious sides. They make BBQ two ways, Tex & Mex. Try a traditional BBQ sandwich on their great buns or have BBQ taco on one of their scratch made flour tortillas. Fresh breakfast tacos are served from 8am to 11am every day. Its a bit out of the way, but if you're heading south from the Loft House you have to try it.
Great and tiny cheese and gourmet food shop. Free tastes of cheese before you buy. Buy your bacon here. Get on their mailing list and sign up for a cheese tasting class (act fast, this sell out quickly)
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Antonelli's Cheese Shop
4220 Duval StGreat and tiny cheese and gourmet food shop. Free tastes of cheese before you buy. Buy your bacon here. Get on their mailing list and sign up for a cheese tasting class (act fast, this sell out quickly)
Gorgeous bar. Go there for a drink. It will feel like old New York. The dining rooms are also stunning, but the food is over-priced, and just not that good.
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Eberly
615 S Lamar BlvdGorgeous bar. Go there for a drink. It will feel like old New York. The dining rooms are also stunning, but the food is over-priced, and just not that good.
Low-key patio bar with an impressive food menu
Little Darlin’ exists in a bar and lounge desert off William Cannon, just East of I-35; the sprawling yard is sprinkled with picnic tables and laid-back South Austin residents celebrating the fact that the work day is done over cold Lone Stars. The most remarkable thing about The Little Darlin’ is its menu; rarely does one find restaurant-quality bites and dishes at a neighborhood dive bar, but Russell Dougherty (former executive chef of Little Barrel & Brown) has brought his talents to eager patrons. The fried chicken sandwich filled with sweet and sour coleslaw, Duke’s mayo, and served with shoestring fries is a solid go-to, but if you only ha
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The Little Darlin'
6507 Circle S RdLow-key patio bar with an impressive food menu
Little Darlin’ exists in a bar and lounge desert off William Cannon, just East of I-35; the sprawling yard is sprinkled with picnic tables and laid-back South Austin residents celebrating the fact that the work day is done over cold Lone Stars. The most remarkable thing about The Little Darlin’ is its menu; rarely does one find restaurant-quality bites and dishes at a neighborhood dive bar, but Russell Dougherty (former executive chef of Little Barrel & Brown) has brought his talents to eager patrons. The fried chicken sandwich filled with sweet and sour coleslaw, Duke’s mayo, and served with shoestring fries is a solid go-to, but if you only ha
Drinks & Nightlife
A cozy bar in a tiny house. Live music and courtyard. Romantic in an offbeat way.
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House Wine
408 Josephine StA cozy bar in a tiny house. Live music and courtyard. Romantic in an offbeat way.
You wouldn’t expect a fine cocktail to come from a spot that was (until recently) advertising modeling and oriental massage, but at Midnight Cowboy -- if you follow the proper process -- you can get one poured and enjoy it in a lush, slick atmosphere, hidden in plain sight in the middle of Dirty Sixth.
How to get in: Head to the speakeasy’s website to make a reservation, or if the red light bulb is illuminated, walk-ins are welcome. Then ring the buzzer marked “Harry Craddock” for entry, and get ready to enjoy a damn-good drink. ~Thrillist
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Midnight Cowboy Modeling
313 E 6th StYou wouldn’t expect a fine cocktail to come from a spot that was (until recently) advertising modeling and oriental massage, but at Midnight Cowboy -- if you follow the proper process -- you can get one poured and enjoy it in a lush, slick atmosphere, hidden in plain sight in the middle of Dirty Sixth.
How to get in: Head to the speakeasy’s website to make a reservation, or if the red light bulb is illuminated, walk-ins are welcome. Then ring the buzzer marked “Harry Craddock” for entry, and get ready to enjoy a damn-good drink. ~Thrillist
Cool design. After an active day shopping on Congress Ave. stop by for a relaxing drink in the courtyard by the pool.
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Hotel San Jose Lounge
1316 S Congress AveCool design. After an active day shopping on Congress Ave. stop by for a relaxing drink in the courtyard by the pool.
Modern drinks and casual pub fare in a cozy space. drink.well. is a model neighborhood bar: pitch-perfect cocktail menus season after season and solid food options in a cozy atmosphere. This season’s menu offers fresh and unique offerings like the Well Healed, a blend of blanco tequila, Espadín mezcal, fresh celery, Chareau Aloe liqueur, and lime. Unlike a lot of “bar fare,” you can pop in for dinner and actually leave satisfied; try the delicious 44 Farms burger and frites (house-made brioche bun, white Cheddar, bibb lettuce, tomato, pickles, house frites, pink peppercorn aioli). ~Thrillist
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drink.well.
207 E 53rd StModern drinks and casual pub fare in a cozy space. drink.well. is a model neighborhood bar: pitch-perfect cocktail menus season after season and solid food options in a cozy atmosphere. This season’s menu offers fresh and unique offerings like the Well Healed, a blend of blanco tequila, Espadín mezcal, fresh celery, Chareau Aloe liqueur, and lime. Unlike a lot of “bar fare,” you can pop in for dinner and actually leave satisfied; try the delicious 44 Farms burger and frites (house-made brioche bun, white Cheddar, bibb lettuce, tomato, pickles, house frites, pink peppercorn aioli). ~Thrillist
Very authentic dance hall. Great mix of old and young. Watch the octogenarians put everyone else to shame. Love this place.
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Donn's Depot
1600 W 5th StVery authentic dance hall. Great mix of old and young. Watch the octogenarians put everyone else to shame. Love this place.
Great music here. Go there to listen to it, not to party. Older crowd. Authentic and very Austin.
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Saxon Pub
1320 S Lamar BlvdGreat music here. Go there to listen to it, not to party. Older crowd. Authentic and very Austin.
Tiny, classic cocktail bar with wide appeal.Hiding in plain sight, Small Victory is a second-story bar that feels like a basement bar. It can be found just around the corner from the Intercontinental Stephen F. Austin hotel, up a curved flight of stairs and behind a heavy wooden door. The interior is lined with a plush banquette and thoughtful touches like the dizzying kaleidoscope of fire hydrants and pigeons on the Dan Funderburgh-designed wallpaper. Highlights of the menu include the tightly curated list of classics -- adapted from OG bar books -- and the wine selection, hand-picked by owner Josh Loving. Despite its diminutive size, Small Victory serves classy bar bites: ham, charcuterie,
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Small Victory
108 E 7th StTiny, classic cocktail bar with wide appeal.Hiding in plain sight, Small Victory is a second-story bar that feels like a basement bar. It can be found just around the corner from the Intercontinental Stephen F. Austin hotel, up a curved flight of stairs and behind a heavy wooden door. The interior is lined with a plush banquette and thoughtful touches like the dizzying kaleidoscope of fire hydrants and pigeons on the Dan Funderburgh-designed wallpaper. Highlights of the menu include the tightly curated list of classics -- adapted from OG bar books -- and the wine selection, hand-picked by owner Josh Loving. Despite its diminutive size, Small Victory serves classy bar bites: ham, charcuterie,
Fun, ‘70s-inspired bar with lots of kitschy details
When Kitty Cohen’s opened, people who lived in the same East Austin hood rejoiced: Finally! A cool, retro-inspired bar with real drinks and a beautiful patio. The concept borrows from the 1970s Palm Springs aesthetic: There is a wading pool, kitschy flamingo wallpaper, and a soundtrack dedicated to the era. Hit up Kitty Cohen’s with a couple of friends and order the shareable (and cheekily named) Key Party: Waterloo gin, cucumber, lemon, sugar, and dry prosecco served in a vintage punch bowl.~Thrillist
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Kitty Cohen's
2211 Webberville RdFun, ‘70s-inspired bar with lots of kitschy details
When Kitty Cohen’s opened, people who lived in the same East Austin hood rejoiced: Finally! A cool, retro-inspired bar with real drinks and a beautiful patio. The concept borrows from the 1970s Palm Springs aesthetic: There is a wading pool, kitschy flamingo wallpaper, and a soundtrack dedicated to the era. Hit up Kitty Cohen’s with a couple of friends and order the shareable (and cheekily named) Key Party: Waterloo gin, cucumber, lemon, sugar, and dry prosecco served in a vintage punch bowl.~Thrillist
Inviting, retro cocktail bar with hundreds of classic cocktails. The Roosevelt Room is special for multiple reasons: Owners Justin Lavenue and Dennis Gobis are both insanely talented and highly-respected bartenders who have managed to elevate the taste level of 20-somethings who party in the West Fifth and West Sixth bar district. The expansive menu of cocktails, organized by era from pre-1880 to modern day, offers a choose-your-own-adventure-esque playfulness to their creative, albeit accessible, menu of classic cocktails. Celebrate the season with the Huli Pau!, El Dorado five-year dark rum, coconut cream, pineapple, mint, tarragon, and peanut oil blended and served with butterfly pea powe
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The Roosevelt Room
307 W 5th StInviting, retro cocktail bar with hundreds of classic cocktails. The Roosevelt Room is special for multiple reasons: Owners Justin Lavenue and Dennis Gobis are both insanely talented and highly-respected bartenders who have managed to elevate the taste level of 20-somethings who party in the West Fifth and West Sixth bar district. The expansive menu of cocktails, organized by era from pre-1880 to modern day, offers a choose-your-own-adventure-esque playfulness to their creative, albeit accessible, menu of classic cocktails. Celebrate the season with the Huli Pau!, El Dorado five-year dark rum, coconut cream, pineapple, mint, tarragon, and peanut oil blended and served with butterfly pea powe
If you want to do the Texas two-step, this is the place to go. The dance hall is internationally known as an authentic honky-tonk. Willie Nelson, George Straight, and Dolly Parton have performed here. Don't miss the memorabilia room, aptly nicknamed "the tourist trap room," which is filled with photos, hats, and other country-music treasures.
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Broken Spoke
3201 S Lamar BlvdIf you want to do the Texas two-step, this is the place to go. The dance hall is internationally known as an authentic honky-tonk. Willie Nelson, George Straight, and Dolly Parton have performed here. Don't miss the memorabilia room, aptly nicknamed "the tourist trap room," which is filled with photos, hats, and other country-music treasures.
Refined cocktails in a plush setting in the heart of downtown. Located across the street from the century-old Paramount Theater, The Townsend is creating elegant and restrained cocktails which reflect the vibe of the bar itself. You won’t find crazy shots or sugary concoctions here, but you will find seasonally rotating signature cocktails like the Ginger Smash, a lush blend of Fords gin, Berentzen Apfelkorn apple liqueur, lemon, ginger, cranberries, and sugar.~Thrillist
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The Townsend
718 Congress AvenueRefined cocktails in a plush setting in the heart of downtown. Located across the street from the century-old Paramount Theater, The Townsend is creating elegant and restrained cocktails which reflect the vibe of the bar itself. You won’t find crazy shots or sugary concoctions here, but you will find seasonally rotating signature cocktails like the Ginger Smash, a lush blend of Fords gin, Berentzen Apfelkorn apple liqueur, lemon, ginger, cranberries, and sugar.~Thrillist
Lustre Pearl
94 Rainey StTall Boys, Cocktails, Hula Hoops.
Lustre Pearl East
114 Linden StTall Boys, Cocktails, Hula Hoops.
Hipster honky-tonk with live music, two-stepping, and cheap booze. Honky-tonk, two-stepping, and ice-cold Lone Stars -- this is why we flock to The White Horse. Any night of the week you can catch a great country, jazz, bluegrass, swing, conjunto, zydeco, or honky-tonk band up on the red velvet-clad stage. If you need a break from dancing and drinking Two Steps -- that’s the Lone Star and whiskey shot special -- hit up the smoking patio, pile into the vintage photo booth, or order from the resident taco truck, Bomb Tacos.
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The White Horse
500 Comal StHipster honky-tonk with live music, two-stepping, and cheap booze. Honky-tonk, two-stepping, and ice-cold Lone Stars -- this is why we flock to The White Horse. Any night of the week you can catch a great country, jazz, bluegrass, swing, conjunto, zydeco, or honky-tonk band up on the red velvet-clad stage. If you need a break from dancing and drinking Two Steps -- that’s the Lone Star and whiskey shot special -- hit up the smoking patio, pile into the vintage photo booth, or order from the resident taco truck, Bomb Tacos.
Reservation-only, amaro-focused speakeasy beneath an Argentinian eatery.The unmarked blue door leads into a small, low-lit basement filled with vintage furniture where the staff serves up tapas and drinks highlighting the bitters and Fernets that make up the Argentine drinking traditions.
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Milonga Room
1201 E 6th StReservation-only, amaro-focused speakeasy beneath an Argentinian eatery.The unmarked blue door leads into a small, low-lit basement filled with vintage furniture where the staff serves up tapas and drinks highlighting the bitters and Fernets that make up the Argentine drinking traditions.
Skilled bartenders serving a small drink menu in a low-key bungalow. Controversial opinion: Half Step is the best bar on Rainey Street. The baby blue house has a sparse, moody interior reminiscent of a 1930s' era church you might find in the deep South. At the bar, the staff quickly and flawlessly measures drink components, and while the menu often has just a few suggested cocktails, the bar team can make any classic cocktail under the sun -- just don’t commit a faux pas by ordering a bull blaster. If you’re looking for a no-fail pick, go with the refreshing Prescription Julep (cognac, rye whiskey, mint, and sugar).~Thrillist
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Half Step
75 1/2 Rainey StSkilled bartenders serving a small drink menu in a low-key bungalow. Controversial opinion: Half Step is the best bar on Rainey Street. The baby blue house has a sparse, moody interior reminiscent of a 1930s' era church you might find in the deep South. At the bar, the staff quickly and flawlessly measures drink components, and while the menu often has just a few suggested cocktails, the bar team can make any classic cocktail under the sun -- just don’t commit a faux pas by ordering a bull blaster. If you’re looking for a no-fail pick, go with the refreshing Prescription Julep (cognac, rye whiskey, mint, and sugar).~Thrillist
Popular cocktail hangout with a large patio and legit mezcaleria. Whisler’s is easily the most popular cocktail bar in East Austin because it manages to pull off a chill, social atmosphere while serving some of the best cocktails in town. Whisler’s menu -embraces the season’s flavors in stunning new ways. The perfectly balanced, low-ABV Stuck in Spain (vermouth, lemon, orgeat) is a current standout, but Whisler’s most popular drink is a take on the classic Old Fashioned; a balanced blend of rye whiskey, demerara sugar, and Angostura bitters. Upstairs you’ll find Mezcaleria Tobala with a nice selection of mezcal varietals served in tiny copitas with orange slices and chapulin (grasshopper) sa
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Whisler's
1816 E 6th StPopular cocktail hangout with a large patio and legit mezcaleria. Whisler’s is easily the most popular cocktail bar in East Austin because it manages to pull off a chill, social atmosphere while serving some of the best cocktails in town. Whisler’s menu -embraces the season’s flavors in stunning new ways. The perfectly balanced, low-ABV Stuck in Spain (vermouth, lemon, orgeat) is a current standout, but Whisler’s most popular drink is a take on the classic Old Fashioned; a balanced blend of rye whiskey, demerara sugar, and Angostura bitters. Upstairs you’ll find Mezcaleria Tobala with a nice selection of mezcal varietals served in tiny copitas with orange slices and chapulin (grasshopper) sa
Neighborhood gem with well-made cocktails and pizza. fantastic frozen cocktails, fantastic pizza, and the best owners around. The pizza you NEED to get your hands on is the Squealer: a 14-inch pizza topped with garlic oil, aged cheese, ricotta, red onions, pickled shallots, garlic confit, prosciutto, and balsamic reduction. ~Thrillist
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King Bee Lounge
1906 E 12th StNeighborhood gem with well-made cocktails and pizza. fantastic frozen cocktails, fantastic pizza, and the best owners around. The pizza you NEED to get your hands on is the Squealer: a 14-inch pizza topped with garlic oil, aged cheese, ricotta, red onions, pickled shallots, garlic confit, prosciutto, and balsamic reduction. ~Thrillist
Christmas-themed bar that’s been around forever
Every city in America needs a Lala’s: a bar that’s both oddball and endearing and is capable of transporting you to another time. Also known as Lala’s Christmas Bar, it was named after its previous owner, Miss Frances Lala. You’ll almost always encounter silver-haired regulars who spend most nights perched at the bar with a Budweiser in hand, and they’re always happy to chat you up or tell a joke you just know they’ve told hundreds of time. So, order a beer or an Old Fashioned, put some cash into the jukebox, and revel in the warm weirdness that is Lala’s. ~Thrillist
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Lala's Little Nugget
2207 Justin LnChristmas-themed bar that’s been around forever
Every city in America needs a Lala’s: a bar that’s both oddball and endearing and is capable of transporting you to another time. Also known as Lala’s Christmas Bar, it was named after its previous owner, Miss Frances Lala. You’ll almost always encounter silver-haired regulars who spend most nights perched at the bar with a Budweiser in hand, and they’re always happy to chat you up or tell a joke you just know they’ve told hundreds of time. So, order a beer or an Old Fashioned, put some cash into the jukebox, and revel in the warm weirdness that is Lala’s. ~Thrillist
A relaxed mezcaleria and cocktail bar. Seven Grand’s sister bar, Las Perlas, is also quietly creating educated and happy patrons of us. Like Seven Grand, they offer an educational drinking club, Mezcal Collective, wherein mezcal experts come in to have members taste and learn about the most mystical of liquors. Try one of their crave-worthy riffs on a margarita like the Poblano Escobar: pineapple and poblano peppers spiced with cumin and shaken with Vida mezcal.
Las Perlas Mezcaleria
405 E 7th StA relaxed mezcaleria and cocktail bar. Seven Grand’s sister bar, Las Perlas, is also quietly creating educated and happy patrons of us. Like Seven Grand, they offer an educational drinking club, Mezcal Collective, wherein mezcal experts come in to have members taste and learn about the most mystical of liquors. Try one of their crave-worthy riffs on a margarita like the Poblano Escobar: pineapple and poblano peppers spiced with cumin and shaken with Vida mezcal.
A low-lit, smoking room-style bar with hundreds of whiskey options. It’s got a truly insane collection of whiskies. Whether you want to drink a classic mint julep or an extremely rare Japanese whiskey by the ounce, this bar delivers, thanks to a dedicated staff of self-proclaimed whiskey nerds and a perfectly curated menu of whiskey cocktails.
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Seven Grand
405 E 7th StA low-lit, smoking room-style bar with hundreds of whiskey options. It’s got a truly insane collection of whiskies. Whether you want to drink a classic mint julep or an extremely rare Japanese whiskey by the ounce, this bar delivers, thanks to a dedicated staff of self-proclaimed whiskey nerds and a perfectly curated menu of whiskey cocktails.
For more than four decades, The Little Longhorn Saloon has served as the center of Austin’s honky-tonk country music scene for it’s great live music and world famous Chicken Shit Bingo!! What happens inside is considered honky-tonk gospel.
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Ginny's Little Longhorn Saloon
5434 Burnet RdFor more than four decades, The Little Longhorn Saloon has served as the center of Austin’s honky-tonk country music scene for it’s great live music and world famous Chicken Shit Bingo!! What happens inside is considered honky-tonk gospel.
An LGBT bar and music venue which welcomes people from all walks of life. The best local and national musical acts and performance artists can be found performing on stage (which backs up to a spectacularly illuminated rock wall) or in the more intimate indoor space. The bar offers unique signature cocktails like the Golden Ticket (whisky, kombucha, lavender bitters, candied ginger) and the Spicy Cuban (rum, mango juice, elderflower liqueur, and habanero).
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Cheer Up Charlies
900 Red River StAn LGBT bar and music venue which welcomes people from all walks of life. The best local and national musical acts and performance artists can be found performing on stage (which backs up to a spectacularly illuminated rock wall) or in the more intimate indoor space. The bar offers unique signature cocktails like the Golden Ticket (whisky, kombucha, lavender bitters, candied ginger) and the Spicy Cuban (rum, mango juice, elderflower liqueur, and habanero).
A throwback to the 1950s. Roots rock and country reign supreme in this bar, where one can often find men in leather jackets and classic Cadillacs out front. With live music nightly, tributes to Elvis, and celebrations of Hank William's birthday, this place is great for dancing, drinking and kicking back on the high stools. Happy hours feature some of Austin's favorite songwriters. The Continental’s upstairs companion bar offers music, art, and mixed drinks in a far cozier environment than that of the main institution, and is easily accessible if you know where you’re going.(How to get in: Head a couple of doors north of the main entrance, and up the stairs.)
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The Continental Gallery
1313 S Congress AveA throwback to the 1950s. Roots rock and country reign supreme in this bar, where one can often find men in leather jackets and classic Cadillacs out front. With live music nightly, tributes to Elvis, and celebrations of Hank William's birthday, this place is great for dancing, drinking and kicking back on the high stools. Happy hours feature some of Austin's favorite songwriters. The Continental’s upstairs companion bar offers music, art, and mixed drinks in a far cozier environment than that of the main institution, and is easily accessible if you know where you’re going.(How to get in: Head a couple of doors north of the main entrance, and up the stairs.)
Austin City Limits at the Moody Theater hosts diverse performers, from Belle & Sebastian to ZZ Top.
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ACL Live
310 W Willie Nelson BlvdAustin City Limits at the Moody Theater hosts diverse performers, from Belle & Sebastian to ZZ Top.
Essentials
Great gourmet grocery store, and live music cafe, a three minute drive from the Loft House Vacation Rental.
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Central Market
4477 S Lamar BlvdGreat gourmet grocery store, and live music cafe, a three minute drive from the Loft House Vacation Rental.
A pharmacy, health food store and deli all in one. Sure its tiny, but its filled with helpful people and the selection is so well curated. Very Austin. A compounding pharmacy, with great smoothies, freshly made takeout food (lots of paleo and gluten-free options), snacks and alternative medicines. I love this place!
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Peoples Rx
4018 N Lamar BlvdA pharmacy, health food store and deli all in one. Sure its tiny, but its filled with helpful people and the selection is so well curated. Very Austin. A compounding pharmacy, with great smoothies, freshly made takeout food (lots of paleo and gluten-free options), snacks and alternative medicines. I love this place!
The name says it all. Dangerously close to the Loft House.
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Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods
4970 US-290The name says it all. Dangerously close to the Loft House.
The mother ship. If you've never been, you must experience it.
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Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar BlvdThe mother ship. If you've never been, you must experience it.
Nicely designed. Very clean. Good massages. Host a spa party there, they can accommodate larger groups.
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Viva Day Spa
215 S Lamar BlvdNicely designed. Very clean. Good massages. Host a spa party there, they can accommodate larger groups.
In the same complex as St. Philip and Stouthaus coffee and brew pub.
SALON by milk + honey | South Lamar
4715 S Lamar BlvdIn the same complex as St. Philip and Stouthaus coffee and brew pub.
An all natural nail salon run by my friend Camille. She and her staff are dedicated to giving you a chemical free experience in a warm and welcoming environment. They sterilize all tools in a medical grade autoclave, tools are sealed in sterilized pouches that are opened during your service. Enjoy the back massage pedicure chairs and tell her I sent you.
Pure Nails
3401 S Lamar BlvdAn all natural nail salon run by my friend Camille. She and her staff are dedicated to giving you a chemical free experience in a warm and welcoming environment. They sterilize all tools in a medical grade autoclave, tools are sealed in sterilized pouches that are opened during your service. Enjoy the back massage pedicure chairs and tell her I sent you.
Autumn Elias and her wonderful staff can travel to the Loft House for in house massages. After all, who wants to drive home after such a relaxing experience. If your group is large, make sure to reserve as far in advance as possible. You won't regret it!
Vita Wellness Massage
Autumn Elias and her wonderful staff can travel to the Loft House for in house massages. After all, who wants to drive home after such a relaxing experience. If your group is large, make sure to reserve as far in advance as possible. You won't regret it!
St David's South Austin Hospital: Connell Donald Mitc MD
Hospital
24 Urgent Care. Not a full fledged emergency room.
Austin Emergency Center: Emergency Room @ South Lamar
4015 S Lamar Blvd24 Urgent Care. Not a full fledged emergency room.
First Choice Emergency Room
9312 Brodie LnVictory Medical Urgent Care
4303 Victory DrUrgent care
Good location, not so far from the Loft House. Pool, saunas, hot tub, classes, free weights and machines. Not well kept up though, always a few machines broken.
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LA Fitness
4001 S Lamar BlvdGood location, not so far from the Loft House. Pool, saunas, hot tub, classes, free weights and machines. Not well kept up though, always a few machines broken.
South Austin Gym
5700 Menchaca RdGold's Gym
1701 West Ben White BoulevardLife Time Athletic Austin - Downtown
907 W 5th StSmall and upscale
Life Time
7101 S MoPac ExpyHuge! Clean. Child care available.
Shopping
Saturday mornings 9am - 1pm., (a 4 minute walk from the Loft House Vacation Rental). Small but charming. Local fresh produce, meats and prepared foods plus live music
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Sunset Valley Farmers Market
3200 Jones RdSaturday mornings 9am - 1pm., (a 4 minute walk from the Loft House Vacation Rental). Small but charming. Local fresh produce, meats and prepared foods plus live music
Great organic and locally sourced foods. Deli and meals to go. If you're a hippy you'll feel right at home.
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Wheatsville Food Co-Op
3101 Guadalupe StGreat organic and locally sourced foods. Deli and meals to go. If you're a hippy you'll feel right at home.
Folk Art Gallery. One of the best galleries in Austin, (if you like this sort of thing).
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Yard Dog
916 Springdale RoadFolk Art Gallery. One of the best galleries in Austin, (if you like this sort of thing).
Tesoros Trading Company
1500 S Congress AveGreat imported textiles, art, home goods, jewelry etc.
Large independent bookstore. Lots of events and book reading / signings. Go there, buy something and support independent presses.
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BookPeople
603 N Lamar BlvdLarge independent bookstore. Lots of events and book reading / signings. Go there, buy something and support independent presses.
Yup, they sell records there, and other music delivery systems. Sometimes there's a live concert. An Austin landmark
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Waterloo Records
600 N Lamar BlvdYup, they sell records there, and other music delivery systems. Sometimes there's a live concert. An Austin landmark
Toy Joy
403 West 2nd StreetVintage and imported toys. Silly fun.
Big Top Candy Shop
1706 S Congress AveFun for gifts shopping. Lots of strange and vintage candy.
Mi Casa
1700 S Congress AveMexican imports. An amazing retablo collection.
Cool mix of in-house designed clothing and accessories, with a touch of goth.
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Blackmail
1202 S Congress AveCool mix of in-house designed clothing and accessories, with a touch of goth.
Everyone loves this place. Pricey and trend conscious. Interesting jewelry, home and accessories. This is the south location.
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By George
1400 S Congress AveEveryone loves this place. Pricey and trend conscious. Interesting jewelry, home and accessories. This is the south location.
One of the few decent clothing stores for men in Austin.
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STAG Provisions For Men
1423 S Congress AveOne of the few decent clothing stores for men in Austin.
Mercury Design Studio
225 W 2nd StGreat gift and home decor store. Eclectic, classy and a tiny bit edgy.
One of my very favorite favorite stores. Eco conscious bedding and home goods, but not hippy style. Classy.
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Wildflower Organics
524 N Lamar BlvdOne of my very favorite favorite stores. Eco conscious bedding and home goods, but not hippy style. Classy.
Getting Around
Austin's airport. Only local food chains and live music. Only 15 - 18 minutes (depending on traffic) to the Loft House. (Less than 12 miles)
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ოსტინ-ბერგსტრომის საერთაშორისო აეროპორტი
3600 Presidential BlvdAustin's airport. Only local food chains and live music. Only 15 - 18 minutes (depending on traffic) to the Loft House. (Less than 12 miles)
Parks & Nature
Not only the main venue for ACL (Austin City Limits music festival), but also for SxSW and quite a few other festivals. But there's so much more to enjoy here. Especially Barton Springs pool, the walking path along Town Lake and the Botanical Garden.
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Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs RdNot only the main venue for ACL (Austin City Limits music festival), but also for SxSW and quite a few other festivals. But there's so much more to enjoy here. Especially Barton Springs pool, the walking path along Town Lake and the Botanical Garden.
A recreational outdoor swimming pool that's filled entirely with water from nearby natural springs. It is located on the grounds of Zilker Park in Austin. During every full moon at 9:00 p.m., when pool admission becomes free, the grounds are suddenly taken over by swimmers, dancers and people that like to howl at the moon. For this hour before closing on full moon nights the pool becomes an all-out pool party that is so Austin you have to see to believe.
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Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2131 William Barton DrA recreational outdoor swimming pool that's filled entirely with water from nearby natural springs. It is located on the grounds of Zilker Park in Austin. During every full moon at 9:00 p.m., when pool admission becomes free, the grounds are suddenly taken over by swimmers, dancers and people that like to howl at the moon. For this hour before closing on full moon nights the pool becomes an all-out pool party that is so Austin you have to see to believe.
Get outside and walk around the lake. Lots of places to park along the route.
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Lady Bird Lake
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike TrailGet outside and walk around the lake. Lots of places to park along the route.
A twelve minute drive away. Beautiful grounds all year, but spectacular in spring during wildflower season.
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Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
4801 La Crosse AveA twelve minute drive away. Beautiful grounds all year, but spectacular in spring during wildflower season.
Located just south of Lady Bird Lake, Zilker Botanical Garden, "the jewel in the heart of Austin", blends theme gardens like rose and Japanese gardens with streams, waterfalls and Koi-filled ponds. You can even find recreations of dinosaur habitats in the The Hartman Prehistoric Garden.
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ზილკერის ბოტანიკური ბაღი
2220 Barton Springs RdLocated just south of Lady Bird Lake, Zilker Botanical Garden, "the jewel in the heart of Austin", blends theme gardens like rose and Japanese gardens with streams, waterfalls and Koi-filled ponds. You can even find recreations of dinosaur habitats in the The Hartman Prehistoric Garden.
Sightseeing
The historic Driskill Hotel marks the beginning of the East 6th Street Entertainment District, better known by college kids as “Dirty Sixth”. At night, the bars open their doors and on weekend nights the street is blocked off to cars. High heels, cheap drinks and loud music flood the streets. It’s the perfect destination for a 21st birthday or Bachelor(ette) Party. (There's more entertainment to the West on 6th as well)
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The Driskill
217 Congress AveThe historic Driskill Hotel marks the beginning of the East 6th Street Entertainment District, better known by college kids as “Dirty Sixth”. At night, the bars open their doors and on weekend nights the street is blocked off to cars. High heels, cheap drinks and loud music flood the streets. It’s the perfect destination for a 21st birthday or Bachelor(ette) Party. (There's more entertainment to the West on 6th as well)
New mixed-use development including chic retail stores, coffee shops, restaurants, wine bars and living spaces in vibrant urban setting.
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2nd Street District
211 Guadalupe StNew mixed-use development including chic retail stores, coffee shops, restaurants, wine bars and living spaces in vibrant urban setting.
Renovated houses turned into bungalow bars reign supreme on this increasingly popular tucked-away street. Day or night, you’ll find relaxed bar-goers strolling from bar to food trailer to bar again, often with their dogs in tow looking for a kicked back sip and a bite.
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Rainey Street
Rainey StreetRenovated houses turned into bungalow bars reign supreme on this increasingly popular tucked-away street. Day or night, you’ll find relaxed bar-goers strolling from bar to food trailer to bar again, often with their dogs in tow looking for a kicked back sip and a bite.
The artifully "hipified" historic Seaholm Power plant now features several tasty eateries, bars and residences plus a Trader Joe's with free parking (for a limited stay) in the garage below.
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Seaholm District
The artifully "hipified" historic Seaholm Power plant now features several tasty eateries, bars and residences plus a Trader Joe's with free parking (for a limited stay) in the garage below.
The state capital building sits at the north end of North Congress Ave. Its a good landmark to keep your eyes on to help orient yourself.
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Texas Senate
1200 Congress AveThe state capital building sits at the north end of North Congress Ave. Its a good landmark to keep your eyes on to help orient yourself.
Unless you're a fan, avoid this vicinity during football game days.
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The University of Texas at Austin
2515 SpeedwayUnless you're a fan, avoid this vicinity during football game days.