Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Best coffee we tried in town. The taste is very reach - the bitterness you like in coffee which you can balance with milk, but most importantly it doesn't have a sour aftertaste. We like their cortado or pure espresso shots.
Lola Savannah Coffee Lounge -- Downtown
800 W 6th StBest coffee we tried in town. The taste is very reach - the bitterness you like in coffee which you can balance with milk, but most importantly it doesn't have a sour aftertaste. We like their cortado or pure espresso shots.
The atmosphere is absolutely fantastic. While not leaving out much of the famous cosines (French, Southern, Mediterranean and more) they also manage to have something for each diet (vegetarian, vegan, gf, etc.) Our favorites: Avocado Toast and the Staples Breakfast. The most unique thing is that it is a flower shop within a cafe! But the beautiful plants and flowers are not the only distraction, you also need to watch out from the adorable and tempting pastries that are aligned all the way to the registrar.
A bonus fact: this place is one of the downtown buildings that were purchased by Sandra Bullock to preserve them, and this cafe owned by her!
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Walton's Fancy & Staple
609 W 6th StThe atmosphere is absolutely fantastic. While not leaving out much of the famous cosines (French, Southern, Mediterranean and more) they also manage to have something for each diet (vegetarian, vegan, gf, etc.) Our favorites: Avocado Toast and the Staples Breakfast. The most unique thing is that it is a flower shop within a cafe! But the beautiful plants and flowers are not the only distraction, you also need to watch out from the adorable and tempting pastries that are aligned all the way to the registrar.
A bonus fact: this place is one of the downtown buildings that were purchased by Sandra Bullock to preserve them, and this cafe owned by her!
High quality food and cocktails. Feels fancy though still affordable, great location for a date or a brunch.
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True Food Kitchen
222 West AvenueHigh quality food and cocktails. Feels fancy though still affordable, great location for a date or a brunch.
Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar BlvdHeadquarters of the famous supermarket chain!
Visit the famous Austin-based taco chain (in any of its branches) and enjoy our (among the) best local tacos. If you feel adventurous, ask for the secret menu.
Bonus Fact: When Barak Obama visited Austin, this is where he had lunch.
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Torchy's Tacos
2809 S 1st StVisit the famous Austin-based taco chain (in any of its branches) and enjoy our (among the) best local tacos. If you feel adventurous, ask for the secret menu.
Bonus Fact: When Barak Obama visited Austin, this is where he had lunch.
If you are above 21 - then YOU MUST VISIT THIS PLACE!
This creamery serves high quality ice cream with alcohol (you can also have a drink on the bar). Even if you don't consider yourself an ice-cream person, I guarantee you - you won't regret visiting this sweet spot.
Don't miss their tiramisu ice cream!
p.s. closed on Mondays
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Prohibition Creamery
1407 E 7th StIf you are above 21 - then YOU MUST VISIT THIS PLACE!
This creamery serves high quality ice cream with alcohol (you can also have a drink on the bar). Even if you don't consider yourself an ice-cream person, I guarantee you - you won't regret visiting this sweet spot.
Don't miss their tiramisu ice cream!
p.s. closed on Mondays
Amazing tea house with great super food. Even through you're not supposed to, I like working on my laptop from there. My favorites are the genmaicha tea and the Jasmine Lax sandwich.
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The Steeping Room
4400 N Lamar BlvdAmazing tea house with great super food. Even through you're not supposed to, I like working on my laptop from there. My favorites are the genmaicha tea and the Jasmine Lax sandwich.
If you feel like eating fancy, but more importantly tasting creative and unrepeatable food that is inspired by the Japanese cosine, I highly recommend to visit Uchi (or Uchiko, another branch in north Austin). Eating there is a world-class experience, but beware that the prices are corresponding.
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Uchi
801 S Lamar BlvdIf you feel like eating fancy, but more importantly tasting creative and unrepeatable food that is inspired by the Japanese cosine, I highly recommend to visit Uchi (or Uchiko, another branch in north Austin). Eating there is a world-class experience, but beware that the prices are corresponding.
Take a walk in East side (east 7th/6th/5th) and enjoy the truckfood scene of Austin.
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East Austin
Take a walk in East side (east 7th/6th/5th) and enjoy the truckfood scene of Austin.
Try the local juice bar at any of its branches. JuiceLand is now an integral part of Austin's culture with endless selection of crazy juices and smoothies. My #1 is WUNDERSHOWZEN
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JuiceLand
7329 Burnet RoadTry the local juice bar at any of its branches. JuiceLand is now an integral part of Austin's culture with endless selection of crazy juices and smoothies. My #1 is WUNDERSHOWZEN
Drinks & Nightlife
Weather Up
1808 E Cesar Chavez StAmazing craft cocktails with a great atmosphere.
Whisler's
1816 E 6th StAmazing craft cocktails and a great atmosphere.
Awesome place to enjoy some Country Music and dancing events that they have every week (you can be a beginner or a pro - you'll find the people to dance with or just listen to the music and have a drink).
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The White Horse
500 Comal StAwesome place to enjoy some Country Music and dancing events that they have every week (you can be a beginner or a pro - you'll find the people to dance with or just listen to the music and have a drink).
Entertainment & Activities
The famous Alamo movie theater - it doesn't matter to which branch you choose to go, you will certainty enjoy the unique culture of this movie theater (you should try their menu!)
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Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar
1120 S Lamar BlvdThe famous Alamo movie theater - it doesn't matter to which branch you choose to go, you will certainty enjoy the unique culture of this movie theater (you should try their menu!)
CHICKEN SHIT BINGO is a must do if you're here for the weekend. Check hours in their website: http://thelittlelonghornsaloon.com/public_html_new/index.php/chicken-shit-bingo/ and have fun drinking a beer, taking a close look at the old-fashion Austin's culture and watch a chicken taking a ... shit.
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Ginny's Little Longhorn Saloon
5434 Burnet RdCHICKEN SHIT BINGO is a must do if you're here for the weekend. Check hours in their website: http://thelittlelonghornsaloon.com/public_html_new/index.php/chicken-shit-bingo/ and have fun drinking a beer, taking a close look at the old-fashion Austin's culture and watch a chicken taking a ... shit.
Another spot that keeps Austin weird (and awesome!):
https://www.bluecatcafe.com/
This is a cafe where the most important employees are the cats... Now you'd expect them to serve you a coffee or take your order. But if you truly know cats, you know that they don't work for you! however they contribute to the place with their infinite cuteness.
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Blue Cat Café
95 Navasota StAnother spot that keeps Austin weird (and awesome!):
https://www.bluecatcafe.com/
This is a cafe where the most important employees are the cats... Now you'd expect them to serve you a coffee or take your order. But if you truly know cats, you know that they don't work for you! however they contribute to the place with their infinite cuteness.
Parks & Nature
Take a nice walk along the river. No matter which direction you choose to do - the urban-nature views are breathtaking all year 'round!
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Lady Bird Lake
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike TrailTake a nice walk along the river. No matter which direction you choose to do - the urban-nature views are breathtaking all year 'round!
The highest "mountain" in Austin, considered to be a nice spot for a short hike (really short ~ 20 min). From there you can have a very nice scenery over the river and the pretty houses that are located along it. A recommended spot for a picnic and pictures.
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Mount Bonnell
The highest "mountain" in Austin, considered to be a nice spot for a short hike (really short ~ 20 min). From there you can have a very nice scenery over the river and the pretty houses that are located along it. A recommended spot for a picnic and pictures.
Sightseeing
While I wouldn't send you so far for the touristic food at the Oasis restaurant, the scenery is definitely worth the drive! lying your eyes on the endless lake will take all your troubles for a moment and unveil a peaceful vision that you would not expect to see in Texas.
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The Oasis On Lake Travis
6550 Comanche TrailWhile I wouldn't send you so far for the touristic food at the Oasis restaurant, the scenery is definitely worth the drive! lying your eyes on the endless lake will take all your troubles for a moment and unveil a peaceful vision that you would not expect to see in Texas.
The Capitol of Texas, that trickily made itself higher than the White House, is an obvious must see when you're visiting Austin. Check in the website for their free tours: http://www.tspb.state.tx.us/plan/tours/tours.html and even if your times don't align with the suggested tours, at least take a look at it from the outside - it is beautiful all day and all night long.
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Texas Senate
1200 Congress AveThe Capitol of Texas, that trickily made itself higher than the White House, is an obvious must see when you're visiting Austin. Check in the website for their free tours: http://www.tspb.state.tx.us/plan/tours/tours.html and even if your times don't align with the suggested tours, at least take a look at it from the outside - it is beautiful all day and all night long.
St. Mary's Cathedral
203 E 10th StA beautiful Gothic cathedral just a few steps away from the Capitol.