Ross's Guidebook
Food scene
Walk just a few blocks from the house for great drinks, a cool Austin vibe, and excellent food.
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Launderette
2115 Holly StWalk just a few blocks from the house for great drinks, a cool Austin vibe, and excellent food.
This is a great spot to grab coffee and tacos in the morning or lunch or dinner. Outdoor seating with ping pong table and "corn hole" or "bags" make it a nice meet-up spot with friends. Also, the salted chocolate chip cookie is insanely good. So is the cold brew!
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Lou’s
1900 E Cesar Chavez StThis is a great spot to grab coffee and tacos in the morning or lunch or dinner. Outdoor seating with ping pong table and "corn hole" or "bags" make it a nice meet-up spot with friends. Also, the salted chocolate chip cookie is insanely good. So is the cold brew!
Living in East Austin is a vegan paradise. Not only are there many vegan restaurants, but there is a food trailer park that is all vegan. Vegan Nom and Burger Nom are two highlights there. The Birdie Sanders taco is a favorite. The Nashville fried "chicken" is also great over at Burger Nom!
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The Vegan Nom
2324 E Cesar Chavez StLiving in East Austin is a vegan paradise. Not only are there many vegan restaurants, but there is a food trailer park that is all vegan. Vegan Nom and Burger Nom are two highlights there. The Birdie Sanders taco is a favorite. The Nashville fried "chicken" is also great over at Burger Nom!
Wondering where Nitro Cold Brew originated? This is the spot. Don't leave Austin without trying their Nitro on tap. They also have breakfast tacos from Taco Deli (another Austin favorite) and good bakery snacks too. If you don't love cold brew, they have all the other coffee options too!
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Cuvee Coffee Bar
2000 E 6th StWondering where Nitro Cold Brew originated? This is the spot. Don't leave Austin without trying their Nitro on tap. They also have breakfast tacos from Taco Deli (another Austin favorite) and good bakery snacks too. If you don't love cold brew, they have all the other coffee options too!
One of my favorite East side spots. Great selection of in-house beers and outdoor seating. Also, if you are looking for something other than Austin tacos, Lazarus has some of the best tortas in town. Oh, and if you're over the alcohol, they have root beer on tap!
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Lazarus Brewing Co.
1902 E 6th StOne of my favorite East side spots. Great selection of in-house beers and outdoor seating. Also, if you are looking for something other than Austin tacos, Lazarus has some of the best tortas in town. Oh, and if you're over the alcohol, they have root beer on tap!
Previously a neighborhood with small, eclectic houses, Rainey street is now a bustling street of bars, restaurants, and food trailers. You're sure to find something you like down here and it's walking distance from the house. A few favorites down on Rainey: G'Rag Mahal has great Indian food, and Lucille's has great outdoor space and drinks. Also, don't miss the sausages and BBQ at Banger's.
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Rainey Street
Rainey StreetPreviously a neighborhood with small, eclectic houses, Rainey street is now a bustling street of bars, restaurants, and food trailers. You're sure to find something you like down here and it's walking distance from the house. A few favorites down on Rainey: G'Rag Mahal has great Indian food, and Lucille's has great outdoor space and drinks. Also, don't miss the sausages and BBQ at Banger's.
Want great Indian food surrounded by bars and some of the best people watching in Austin? This is the place.
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G'Raj Mahal
73 Rainey StWant great Indian food surrounded by bars and some of the best people watching in Austin? This is the place.
Steps from the house, this place has become as much a destination as a restaurant. Known for its massive burritos, this place is an East side staple and Juan himself is often at the door to greet you.
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Juan in a Million
2300 E Cesar Chavez StSteps from the house, this place has become as much a destination as a restaurant. Known for its massive burritos, this place is an East side staple and Juan himself is often at the door to greet you.
Just a short walk from the house, this is a great place to grab some wine or beer or any kitchen items/snacks. They also have some great beers on tap.
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Quickie Pickie
2027 E Cesar Chavez StJust a short walk from the house, this is a great place to grab some wine or beer or any kitchen items/snacks. They also have some great beers on tap.
Walk down to one of the best BBQ joints in Texas. A personal favorite: the chopped beef sandwich.
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La Barbecue
2401 E Cesar Chavez StWalk down to one of the best BBQ joints in Texas. A personal favorite: the chopped beef sandwich.
An Austin original: If you're looking for a smoothie or acai bowl, walk over to the JuiceLand on Cesar Chavez and beat the heat with a smoothie or a bowl.
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JuiceLand
1625 Barton Springs RdAn Austin original: If you're looking for a smoothie or acai bowl, walk over to the JuiceLand on Cesar Chavez and beat the heat with a smoothie or a bowl.
Looking for sake and some Japanese-inspired dishes? Walk or scooter over to Kemuri on 2nd. Cool vibe, great food, and great sake.
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Kemuri Tatsu-Ya
2713 E 2nd StLooking for sake and some Japanese-inspired dishes? Walk or scooter over to Kemuri on 2nd. Cool vibe, great food, and great sake.
Craving ramen? This is the place. Walk, scooter, or bike to Ramen Tatsu-Ya. Be ready to wait in line on busy days but it's worth it!
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Ramen Tatsu-Ya
1234 S Lamar BlvdCraving ramen? This is the place. Walk, scooter, or bike to Ramen Tatsu-Ya. Be ready to wait in line on busy days but it's worth it!
Austin is a food city, and while it's best known for breakfast tacos and BBQ, if you're craving pizza don't miss Via 313. Thick or thin crust, this is some of the best pizza in Austin. Oh, and you can walk to this one too!
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Via 313 Pizza
10106 W 6th StAustin is a food city, and while it's best known for breakfast tacos and BBQ, if you're craving pizza don't miss Via 313. Thick or thin crust, this is some of the best pizza in Austin. Oh, and you can walk to this one too!
Great space and even better beer. Nice rotating tap, all brewed in-house.
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Zilker Brewing Company
1701 E 6th StGreat space and even better beer. Nice rotating tap, all brewed in-house.
Great Brewery. Walkable but you may want to Uber instead as it's a little further than some want to walk. Excellent outdoor space and super cool indoor vibe too. There is food and a wide selection of drinks.
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Central Machine Works
4824 E Cesar Chavez StGreat Brewery. Walkable but you may want to Uber instead as it's a little further than some want to walk. Excellent outdoor space and super cool indoor vibe too. There is food and a wide selection of drinks.
If it's good enough for Lady Gaga... This late-night french inspired restaurant is as much a scene as it is a restaurant. In the summer/spring, the patio is alive with jasmine smells and in the winter, the dramatic tent with chandeliers is just as fantastic. There is a civil-war style photo booth out back while you wait for your table. Steak and frites is a favorite, as is the pork chop.
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Justine's
4710 E 5th StIf it's good enough for Lady Gaga... This late-night french inspired restaurant is as much a scene as it is a restaurant. In the summer/spring, the patio is alive with jasmine smells and in the winter, the dramatic tent with chandeliers is just as fantastic. There is a civil-war style photo booth out back while you wait for your table. Steak and frites is a favorite, as is the pork chop.
Walk down to Flat Track for coffee and breakfast tacos. Also a great place to rent a bike to see the town.
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Flat Track Coffee
1619 E Cesar Chavez StWalk down to Flat Track for coffee and breakfast tacos. Also a great place to rent a bike to see the town.
Walk or bike for great indoor or outdoor seating. Wide range of American eats and great frozen and mixed drinks.
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EastSide Tavern
1510 E Cesar Chavez StWalk or bike for great indoor or outdoor seating. Wide range of American eats and great frozen and mixed drinks.
The birthplace of Frose. The unassuming Ivy exterior hides a great patio and pool where you can down all the OG Frose you desire.
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Hotel San Jose Lounge
1316 S Congress AveThe birthplace of Frose. The unassuming Ivy exterior hides a great patio and pool where you can down all the OG Frose you desire.
Tacodeli
4200 N Lamar BlvdOne of my favorite breakfast taco spots.
Hopdoddy Burger Bar
1400 S Congress AveWalk or bike to a great burger.
Not only great coffee, but also offer classes on how to brew coffee!
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Greater Goods Coffee Roasting Co.
160 E 5th StNot only great coffee, but also offer classes on how to brew coffee!
Neighborhoods
This is my hood and I love it! It's got a great, laid-back vibe and is quiet while being close to the best of Austin. Walk to Rainey Street, East 6th Street, and Lady Bird Lake (Town Lake). Also, check out all the best ATX restaurants tucked throughout the eclectic East Austin neighborhoods.
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Holly
This is my hood and I love it! It's got a great, laid-back vibe and is quiet while being close to the best of Austin. Walk to Rainey Street, East 6th Street, and Lady Bird Lake (Town Lake). Also, check out all the best ATX restaurants tucked throughout the eclectic East Austin neighborhoods.
East 6th in Austin is much different from its West 6th sibling. East 6th (East of I-35) is much more laid-back with easy-going bars and some of the best food in Austin. Grab a scooter or walk down East 6th and explore all it has to offer.
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East 6th Street
East 6th StreetEast 6th in Austin is much different from its West 6th sibling. East 6th (East of I-35) is much more laid-back with easy-going bars and some of the best food in Austin. Grab a scooter or walk down East 6th and explore all it has to offer.
Sightseeing
Within walking distance, Lady Bird Lake (previously known as "Town Lake") is a great spot to rent a paddle board or kayak and enjoy the Austin sun. The hike and bike trail is also a great way to get out and see the city either on foot or bike!
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Lady Bird Lake
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike TrailWithin walking distance, Lady Bird Lake (previously known as "Town Lake") is a great spot to rent a paddle board or kayak and enjoy the Austin sun. The hike and bike trail is also a great way to get out and see the city either on foot or bike!
This is one of the best spots to rent a kayak or paddle board for Lady Bird Lake. Walk, scooter, or bike to this spot for your rental.
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Texas Rowing Center
1541 W Cesar Chavez StThis is one of the best spots to rent a kayak or paddle board for Lady Bird Lake. Walk, scooter, or bike to this spot for your rental.
If you're looking for a short climb to some cool viewpoints of Austin and Lake Austin, Mount Bonnell is about a 15 minute drive or Uber. No hiking gear needed. The paved steps make it pretty easy to get some great views.
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Mount Bonnell
If you're looking for a short climb to some cool viewpoints of Austin and Lake Austin, Mount Bonnell is about a 15 minute drive or Uber. No hiking gear needed. The paved steps make it pretty easy to get some great views.
South Congress is a great place to walk, browse stores, grab food, and people watch. Celebrity sightings and random street talent are often part of the fun.
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South Congress
South Congress is a great place to walk, browse stores, grab food, and people watch. Celebrity sightings and random street talent are often part of the fun.
Scooter or bike down to South Congress. Grab some coffee from Jo's and take a pic at the I love you so much wall ... It's an Instagram requirement when you visit ATX.
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Jo's Coffee
1300 S Congress AveScooter or bike down to South Congress. Grab some coffee from Jo's and take a pic at the I love you so much wall ... It's an Instagram requirement when you visit ATX.
You can walk or bike to this historic Austin location. Check their site before you visit to see if any live music is playing. If you're lucky enough to snag tickets, you'll have a great time!
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Historic Scoot Inn
1308 E 4th StYou can walk or bike to this historic Austin location. Check their site before you visit to see if any live music is playing. If you're lucky enough to snag tickets, you'll have a great time!
I've walked home from concerts here, but you'll probably want to bike or Uber. If you get a chance to get tickets to this theater, don't pass up the chance. The acoustics are so great-- there really is no bad seat in the house.
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ACL Live
310 W Willie Nelson BlvdI've walked home from concerts here, but you'll probably want to bike or Uber. If you get a chance to get tickets to this theater, don't pass up the chance. The acoustics are so great-- there really is no bad seat in the house.
Don't leave Austin without watching the Congress Bridge bats fly out at dusk. There's a reason ATX is called "Bat City."
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Congress Avenue Bridge
Congress AvenueDon't leave Austin without watching the Congress Bridge bats fly out at dusk. There's a reason ATX is called "Bat City."
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Walk, bike, scooter to most things
There are lots of restaurants, bars, and outdoor activities just steps from the house.
Easily scooter or bike to downtown or South Congress. Head up Chicon street and hit the bike path on 4th street that leads straight into downtown or hit the hike and bike trail along the lake toward downtown and South Congress.