Guidebook for Austin

Blaine
Guidebook for Austin

Food Scene

Quick delicious bite made right before your eyes! Very creative seasonal menu.
132 locals raden deze aan
Paperboy
1203 E 11th St
132 locals raden deze aan
Quick delicious bite made right before your eyes! Very creative seasonal menu.
Best pie in town! Creative seasonal toppings, locally sourced.
321 locals raden deze aan
East Side Pies
1401 Rosewood Ave
321 locals raden deze aan
Best pie in town! Creative seasonal toppings, locally sourced.
Hip as hip gets!
354 locals raden deze aan
Hillside Farmacy
1209 E 11th St
354 locals raden deze aan
Hip as hip gets!
Great after a late night out! Order a king size kebab with the ka-boom sauce ;)
64 locals raden deze aan
Kebabalicious
1311 E 7th St
64 locals raden deze aan
Great after a late night out! Order a king size kebab with the ka-boom sauce ;)
OMG their queso! Iconic Austin taco spot!
1075 locals raden deze aan
Torchy's Tacos
2809 S 1st St
1075 locals raden deze aan
OMG their queso! Iconic Austin taco spot!
Chill coffee spot, great WiFi, and for a photo op cross the street to the mural: "You're my butter half"
223 locals raden deze aan
Bennu Coffee
2001 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
223 locals raden deze aan
Chill coffee spot, great WiFi, and for a photo op cross the street to the mural: "You're my butter half"
Coffee + Beer. Located within walking distance to other food/drink spots on Manor Rd.
251 locals raden deze aan
Thunderbird Coffee
2200 Manor Rd
251 locals raden deze aan
Coffee + Beer. Located within walking distance to other food/drink spots on Manor Rd.
High-end foodie bites, good happy hour, great patio.
297 locals raden deze aan
Contigo
2027 Anchor Ln
297 locals raden deze aan
High-end foodie bites, good happy hour, great patio.
Amazing bakery and happy hour.
351 locals raden deze aan
Blue Dahlia Bistro
1115 E 11th St
351 locals raden deze aan
Amazing bakery and happy hour.
Trendy spot...really cute place for brunch. Lots of delicious veggie options.
397 locals raden deze aan
Launderette
2115 Holly St
397 locals raden deze aan
Trendy spot...really cute place for brunch. Lots of delicious veggie options.
Beloved urban farm. Make reservations at Eden East (restaurant on site) for a true "farm to table" experience.
35 locals raden deze aan
Springdale Farm
755 Springdale Road
35 locals raden deze aan
Beloved urban farm. Make reservations at Eden East (restaurant on site) for a true "farm to table" experience.
From locally sourced foods to artisan breads, kombucha, and soaps.
52 locals raden deze aan
HOPE Farmers Market
52 locals raden deze aan
From locally sourced foods to artisan breads, kombucha, and soaps.
World-Renown BBQ. Sells out by 11:00 a.m. Closed on Mondays.
919 locals raden deze aan
Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th St
919 locals raden deze aan
World-Renown BBQ. Sells out by 11:00 a.m. Closed on Mondays.
Chill coffeehouse, beer on tap, nice patio.
250 locals raden deze aan
Cherrywood Coffeehouse
1400 E 38th 1/2 St
250 locals raden deze aan
Chill coffeehouse, beer on tap, nice patio.
Have the first cocktail of the night here, then bar-hop down East 6th.
East Side Showroom
1100 E 6th St
Have the first cocktail of the night here, then bar-hop down East 6th.
Prosciutto, olives, bread and wine, please!
143 locals raden deze aan
Buenos Aires Café
1201 E 6th St
143 locals raden deze aan
Prosciutto, olives, bread and wine, please!
Coffee. Beer. Sit outside for a view of amazing graffiti/street art across the train tracks.
183 locals raden deze aan
Wright Bros. Brew and Brew
500 San Marcos St
183 locals raden deze aan
Coffee. Beer. Sit outside for a view of amazing graffiti/street art across the train tracks.
Sports bar. $2 mimosas on Sundays!
246 locals raden deze aan
Haymaker
2310 Manor Rd
246 locals raden deze aan
Sports bar. $2 mimosas on Sundays!
Oh so trendy! Very late high-end dining. Dress your most hip threads. Try not falling in love.
522 locals raden deze aan
Justine's
4710 E 5th St
522 locals raden deze aan
Oh so trendy! Very late high-end dining. Dress your most hip threads. Try not falling in love.
All natural food truck! Order the Miga's tacos--one of Blaine's favorite.
314 locals raden deze aan
Veracruz All Natural Food Truck
2505 Webberville Road
314 locals raden deze aan
All natural food truck! Order the Miga's tacos--one of Blaine's favorite.
Long-time residents and locals love this place. Comforting food. Friendly staff.
16 locals raden deze aan
Country Boyz Fixins LLC
4140 E 12th St
16 locals raden deze aan
Long-time residents and locals love this place. Comforting food. Friendly staff.
Seafood lovers, this one is for you! Southern flare to fresh gulf fish and shellfish.
91 locals raden deze aan
Mongers
4119 Guadalupe Street
91 locals raden deze aan
Seafood lovers, this one is for you! Southern flare to fresh gulf fish and shellfish.
Food that has soul! That's it. Eat, drink, full heart.
23 locals raden deze aan
Nubian Queen Lola's
23 locals raden deze aan
Food that has soul! That's it. Eat, drink, full heart.
Great happy hour! If you like dirty martinies, order a Blue Sow.
381 locals raden deze aan
Salty Sow
1917 Manor Rd
381 locals raden deze aan
Great happy hour! If you like dirty martinies, order a Blue Sow.
Bananas Foster French Toast for brunch?! Right here.
140 locals raden deze aan
Sawyer & Co
4827 E Cesar Chavez St
140 locals raden deze aan
Bananas Foster French Toast for brunch?! Right here.
Complimentary valet parking. Patio overlooks the river. Great place for a steak! The beef is grown with care on the Jacoby family farm.
197 locals raden deze aan
Jacoby's Restaurant & Mercantile
3235 E Cesar Chavez St
197 locals raden deze aan
Complimentary valet parking. Patio overlooks the river. Great place for a steak! The beef is grown with care on the Jacoby family farm.
Full-service butcher shop, salumeria and restaurant. Our favorite burger and fries in town...maybe in any town.
151 locals raden deze aan
Salt & Time
1912 E 7th St
151 locals raden deze aan
Full-service butcher shop, salumeria and restaurant. Our favorite burger and fries in town...maybe in any town.
SPUN uses liquid nitrogen to make ice-cream right before your very eyes. Fresh and seasonal selection of flavors.
23 locals raden deze aan
SPUN Ice Cream
1912 E 7th St
23 locals raden deze aan
SPUN uses liquid nitrogen to make ice-cream right before your very eyes. Fresh and seasonal selection of flavors.
Craf meats. The barbecue is smoked with oak using old German and Czech traditional method.
215 locals raden deze aan
Micklethwait Craft Meats
1309 Rosewood Ave
215 locals raden deze aan
Craf meats. The barbecue is smoked with oak using old German and Czech traditional method.
Japanese-Texas fusion...very creative, shareable plates. Not cheap but good value. If you are not having fun at this place you probably need a new date :P
151 locals raden deze aan
Kemuri Tatsu-Ya
2713 E 2nd St
151 locals raden deze aan
Japanese-Texas fusion...very creative, shareable plates. Not cheap but good value. If you are not having fun at this place you probably need a new date :P
If you like chik-fil-a, you'll love this local austin spot for chicken sandwiches. Go healthy with a side of kale salad instead of french fries so that you can upgrade your combo from a soda to a beer for only 50 cents!
30 locals raden deze aan
Flyrite Chicken Sandwiches
2129 E 7th St
30 locals raden deze aan
If you like chik-fil-a, you'll love this local austin spot for chicken sandwiches. Go healthy with a side of kale salad instead of french fries so that you can upgrade your combo from a soda to a beer for only 50 cents!
Great breakfast tacos, fish tacos, and award winning fire-roasted salsa.
302 locals raden deze aan
El Chilito
2219 Manor Rd
302 locals raden deze aan
Great breakfast tacos, fish tacos, and award winning fire-roasted salsa.
Cupcakes and boose.
132 locals raden deze aan
Sugar Mama's Bakeshop
1905 S 1st St
132 locals raden deze aan
Cupcakes and boose.

Drinks & Nightlife

Five minute walk. Great live music every night. Dive bar with character and local east-sidey vibes.
132 locals raden deze aan
Sahara Lounge
1413 Webberville Rd
132 locals raden deze aan
Five minute walk. Great live music every night. Dive bar with character and local east-sidey vibes.
Full selection of sour beers.
127 locals raden deze aan
Blue Owl Brewing
2400 E Cesar Chavez St
127 locals raden deze aan
Full selection of sour beers.
We recommend the Zoe.
112 locals raden deze aan
Hops & Grain Brewing
507 Calles St
112 locals raden deze aan
We recommend the Zoe.
Drink some beer and order fries.
153 locals raden deze aan
School House Pub
2207 Manor Rd
153 locals raden deze aan
Drink some beer and order fries.
Delicious old fashions. Amazing Italian food truck on site.
145 locals raden deze aan
The Butterfly Bar Austin
2307 Manor Rd
145 locals raden deze aan
Delicious old fashions. Amazing Italian food truck on site.
Among the best old school live music venues in town. This place has soul and so do the artists that come through. Great blues and jazz every night of the week.
188 locals raden deze aan
Skylark Lounge
2039 Airport Blvd
188 locals raden deze aan
Among the best old school live music venues in town. This place has soul and so do the artists that come through. Great blues and jazz every night of the week.
Funky. Local. Stiff drinks.
114 locals raden deze aan
Rio Rita
1203 Chicon St
114 locals raden deze aan
Funky. Local. Stiff drinks.
Hip bar. Be seen drinking a tall boy.
118 locals raden deze aan
Lustre Pearl East
114 Linden St
118 locals raden deze aan
Hip bar. Be seen drinking a tall boy.
Love this place during slow hours. Enjoy a cold local beer in their patio.
70 locals raden deze aan
Grackle
1700 E 6th St
70 locals raden deze aan
Love this place during slow hours. Enjoy a cold local beer in their patio.
Great spot for Texas two-stepping...really happening on the weekend.
672 locals raden deze aan
The White Horse
500 Comal St
672 locals raden deze aan
Great spot for Texas two-stepping...really happening on the weekend.
Awesome cocktail! The mural of the woman on the side of this bar has been there for ages--one of my loves.
561 locals raden deze aan
Whisler's
1816 E 6th St
561 locals raden deze aan
Awesome cocktail! The mural of the woman on the side of this bar has been there for ages--one of my loves.
This venue is great! Easy parking, affordable drinks, and live music!
99 locals raden deze aan
Historic Scoot Inn
1308 E 4th St
99 locals raden deze aan
This venue is great! Easy parking, affordable drinks, and live music!
Craft cocktails and live music. Food truck on site.
207 locals raden deze aan
Stay Gold
1910 E Cesar Chavez St
207 locals raden deze aan
Craft cocktails and live music. Food truck on site.

Essentials

Great selection of beer and spirits! Friendly staff. Locally owned.
28 locals raden deze aan
The Austin Shaker
1199 Airport Blvd
28 locals raden deze aan
Great selection of beer and spirits! Friendly staff. Locally owned.
High-end convenience store. An Austin classic. Great for getting a bottle of bubbles, a gourmet frozen pizza, and a bar of dark chocolate if you're planing a night in.
352 locals raden deze aan
Quickie Pickie
2027 E Cesar Chavez St
352 locals raden deze aan
High-end convenience store. An Austin classic. Great for getting a bottle of bubbles, a gourmet frozen pizza, and a bar of dark chocolate if you're planing a night in.
Anything you need. They got it!
1667 locals raden deze aan
H-E-B
5808 Burnet Rd
1667 locals raden deze aan
Anything you need. They got it!
Crossfit, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Yoga, Kickboxing.
Eastside Austin Elite
507 Calles Street
Crossfit, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Yoga, Kickboxing.
Best donation yoga on the East Side!
61 locals raden deze aan
Practice Yoga Austin
1103 E 6th St
61 locals raden deze aan
Best donation yoga on the East Side!
Mom & Pops elite grocery. Great, fresh, organic produce, in addition to local favorites.
138 locals raden deze aan
in.gredients
138 locals raden deze aan
Mom & Pops elite grocery. Great, fresh, organic produce, in addition to local favorites.
Pharmacy.
75 locals raden deze aan
Walgreens
4501 Guadalupe St
75 locals raden deze aan
Pharmacy.

Arts & Culture

Meet the artists behind Austin's fast growing street art scene!
SprATX
10421 Old Manchaca Road
Meet the artists behind Austin's fast growing street art scene!
Gorgeous space. Unique local art. Great area for nightlife walking around.
Prizer Gallery
2023 E Cesar Chavez St
Gorgeous space. Unique local art. Great area for nightlife walking around.
Awesome exhibits on Fridays. Free drinks on opening nights.
12 locals raden deze aan
grayDUCK Gallery
12 locals raden deze aan
Awesome exhibits on Fridays. Free drinks on opening nights.
Range of innovative performances. Get cocktails at The Butterfly Bar before the show.
61 locals raden deze aan
The Vortex
2307 Manor Rd
61 locals raden deze aan
Range of innovative performances. Get cocktails at The Butterfly Bar before the show.
Their motto: Eat, drink, create. Enough said :)
COLLiDE atx
1802 E 6th St
Their motto: Eat, drink, create. Enough said :)

Shopping

Shop vintage threads while having a great cup of coffee. Cool vibe. Say hello to our good friend Jeremy, the cafe manager ;)
45 locals raden deze aan
Friends & Neighbors
2614 East Cesar Chavez Street
45 locals raden deze aan
Shop vintage threads while having a great cup of coffee. Cool vibe. Say hello to our good friend Jeremy, the cafe manager ;)
Known to be the cheapest thrift store in Austin.
12 locals raden deze aan
Treasure City Thrift
2142 E 7th St
12 locals raden deze aan
Known to be the cheapest thrift store in Austin.
Boutique. Jewelry, ceramics, art prints, and other artisan goods.
The Lion's Nest Gallery Printshop
1008 East 6th Street
Boutique. Jewelry, ceramics, art prints, and other artisan goods.
For the music enthusiasts.
Encore Records & Video
809 East 6th Street
For the music enthusiasts.
Unique finds of all kinds.
Johnnie's Antiques & Collectibles
911 E 6th St
Unique finds of all kinds.
Overwhelming selection of succulents. Beautiful green house.
31 locals raden deze aan
East Austin Succulents
801 Tillery St
31 locals raden deze aan
Overwhelming selection of succulents. Beautiful green house.
Buy, repair, volunteer. Great non-profit offering all-bike-everything.
8 locals raden deze aan
Yellow Bike Project
1216 Webberville Rd
8 locals raden deze aan
Buy, repair, volunteer. Great non-profit offering all-bike-everything.
Boutique. Refreshing home decor.
75 locals raden deze aan
take heart
1211 E 11th St
75 locals raden deze aan
Boutique. Refreshing home decor.
Gorgeous boutique. Excellent for buying a special present.
9 locals raden deze aan
Mana Culture
1107 East 11th Street
9 locals raden deze aan
Gorgeous boutique. Excellent for buying a special present.
Vintage store featuring women's clothing.
39 locals raden deze aan
Charm School Vintage
1111 E 11th St
39 locals raden deze aan
Vintage store featuring women's clothing.
Boutique. Beautiful jewelry, leather goods and other accessories.
Son of a Sailor
916 Springdale Rd
Boutique. Beautiful jewelry, leather goods and other accessories.
Boutique home decor.
Keith Kreeger Studios
916 Springdale Rd
Boutique home decor.

Parks & Nature

Austin's Riviera!
2454 locals raden deze aan
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton Dr
2454 locals raden deze aan
Austin's Riviera!
Perfect for hikers of all levels.
235 locals raden deze aan
Barton Creek Greenbelt Trailhead
Barton Creek Greenbelt Trail
235 locals raden deze aan
Perfect for hikers of all levels.
Park featuring an amphitheater, loop trail and picnic area.
220 locals raden deze aan
Mueller Lake Park
4550 Mueller Blvd
220 locals raden deze aan
Park featuring an amphitheater, loop trail and picnic area.
Paddle board down Lady Bird Lake. Amazing views of downtown.
33 locals raden deze aan
EpicSUP
2200 S Lakeshore Blvd
33 locals raden deze aan
Paddle board down Lady Bird Lake. Amazing views of downtown.

Sightseeing

Go during sunset for an relaxing walk along the river and catch the best view of downtown Austin. This is one of our personal favorites :)
65 locals raden deze aan
The Boardwalk at Lady Bird Lake
1820 S Lakeshore Blvd
65 locals raden deze aan
Go during sunset for an relaxing walk along the river and catch the best view of downtown Austin. This is one of our personal favorites :)