Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Yummy and inexpensive - great breakfast tacos and other Mexican breakfast dishes every day, plus a whole range of Mexican dishes.
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Polvo's Mexican Restaurant
2004 South 1st StreetYummy and inexpensive - great breakfast tacos and other Mexican breakfast dishes every day, plus a whole range of Mexican dishes.
This is probably our favorite restaurant in Austin! It has won numerous awards and accolades for its fresh approach to Texas cuisine. It's a very intimate setting, perfect for a special dinner. And the wine garden in back is absolutely gorgeous. It's great for a more casual gathering, and even good for kids, with a big open green space (we call it the "Fairy Garden").
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LENOIR
1807 S 1st StThis is probably our favorite restaurant in Austin! It has won numerous awards and accolades for its fresh approach to Texas cuisine. It's a very intimate setting, perfect for a special dinner. And the wine garden in back is absolutely gorgeous. It's great for a more casual gathering, and even good for kids, with a big open green space (we call it the "Fairy Garden").
Casual, fun Japanese dishes and fresh sushi. Be sure to check out their happy hour, there are some great deals. And the sake punches are delicious and refreshing! The weekend brunch is very good, and unique from the usual brunch fare.
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Lucky Robot
1303 S Congress AveCasual, fun Japanese dishes and fresh sushi. Be sure to check out their happy hour, there are some great deals. And the sake punches are delicious and refreshing! The weekend brunch is very good, and unique from the usual brunch fare.
The people watching is almost as great as the coffee! They have good snacks and frequently have live music, but it is always a scene. Every Sunday they host live music, and you'll probably want your photo taken in front of the "I Love You So Much" mural!
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Jo's Coffee
1300 S Congress AveThe people watching is almost as great as the coffee! They have good snacks and frequently have live music, but it is always a scene. Every Sunday they host live music, and you'll probably want your photo taken in front of the "I Love You So Much" mural!
Yes this is a very "hip" eatery, but it also happens to have a delightful menu of moderately priced, simple, DELICIOUS food. It has a lovely outdoor area and also a bright and cheery dining room. The burger is killer!
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Launderette
2115 Holly StYes this is a very "hip" eatery, but it also happens to have a delightful menu of moderately priced, simple, DELICIOUS food. It has a lovely outdoor area and also a bright and cheery dining room. The burger is killer!
Lots of vegetarian-friendly dishes, paired with hearty proteins (love the kale salad with ahi tuna!). Even the drinks have a veggie flare. The outdoor patio is absolutely the best in the area. Behold the 400-year-old oak tree! And dining room is bright, spacious and gorgeous.
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Vinaigrette
2201 College AveLots of vegetarian-friendly dishes, paired with hearty proteins (love the kale salad with ahi tuna!). Even the drinks have a veggie flare. The outdoor patio is absolutely the best in the area. Behold the 400-year-old oak tree! And dining room is bright, spacious and gorgeous.
Everything Else
The best ice cream in town, and also tasty fruit smoothies.
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Amys Ice Creams
1301 S Congress AveThe best ice cream in town, and also tasty fruit smoothies.
This is a gorgeous farm, and offers a farm stand to the public on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Also on those days, Chef Sonya Cote hosts her food truck, Eden East. Shop for fresh local produce and have coffee and breakfast!
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Springdale Farm
755 Springdale RoadThis is a gorgeous farm, and offers a farm stand to the public on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Also on those days, Chef Sonya Cote hosts her food truck, Eden East. Shop for fresh local produce and have coffee and breakfast!
Parks & Nature
This expansive and beautiful park is just around the corner from our house. From the playground at the north end of the park, to the year-round swimming pool at the south end, there's a little something for everyone - families, dog-walkers, nature buffs and joggers. And it's a great place to crash with a picnic and listen to the mourning doves. But watch out for poison ivy in the spring and summer!
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Little Stacy Neighborhood Park
1500 Alameda DrThis expansive and beautiful park is just around the corner from our house. From the playground at the north end of the park, to the year-round swimming pool at the south end, there's a little something for everyone - families, dog-walkers, nature buffs and joggers. And it's a great place to crash with a picnic and listen to the mourning doves. But watch out for poison ivy in the spring and summer!
This is the highest peak in Austin! The staircase to the top provides a great little workout. The view from the top is amazing, and worth the climb. You can walk back down on one of the nature trails. And it's a great place for sunset watching.
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Mount Bonnell
This is the highest peak in Austin! The staircase to the top provides a great little workout. The view from the top is amazing, and worth the climb. You can walk back down on one of the nature trails. And it's a great place for sunset watching.
Arts & Culture
This is one of the oldest structures in Austin, and its grounds are just gorgeous. It's full of history, plus natural beauty. A great spot to take a picnic.
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French Legation Museum
This is one of the oldest structures in Austin, and its grounds are just gorgeous. It's full of history, plus natural beauty. A great spot to take a picnic.
This is the former Children's Museum, and is now more of a hands-on science museum. If you have kids and need an indoor option, this is definitely it! There is so much to do for kids of all ages, even little toddlers. If it's nice out, explore the playground and pond nearby, and bring a picnic!
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Thinkery
1830 Simond AveThis is the former Children's Museum, and is now more of a hands-on science museum. If you have kids and need an indoor option, this is definitely it! There is so much to do for kids of all ages, even little toddlers. If it's nice out, explore the playground and pond nearby, and bring a picnic!
This historic venue hosts several acres of lush lake-front property and a sculpture garden, plus a historic villa with rotating contemporary art. Bring a picnic!
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The Contemporary Austin - Jones Center
700 Congress AveThis historic venue hosts several acres of lush lake-front property and a sculpture garden, plus a historic villa with rotating contemporary art. Bring a picnic!
The downtown location of the Contemporary Austin is their main exhibition space, and hosts an impressive array of exhibitions of works by some of the world's top contemporary artists. Check their calendar, they might be hosting a film or opening on their amazing rooftop patio!
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The Contemporary Austin - Jones Center
700 Congress AveThe downtown location of the Contemporary Austin is their main exhibition space, and hosts an impressive array of exhibitions of works by some of the world's top contemporary artists. Check their calendar, they might be hosting a film or opening on their amazing rooftop patio!
Shopping
Fun, flirty clothes for women. Great jewelry and shoes too!
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Maya Star Austin
1508 S Congress Ave Fun, flirty clothes for women. Great jewelry and shoes too!
Essentials
This is a tiny store, but they pack it with all the essentials - bread, eggs, beer, wine, produce, laundry detergent, you name it. It is locally owned, and they feature many goods by local producers. And they're so friendly!
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FARM TO MARKET GROCERY
1718 S Congress AveThis is a tiny store, but they pack it with all the essentials - bread, eggs, beer, wine, produce, laundry detergent, you name it. It is locally owned, and they feature many goods by local producers. And they're so friendly!
A brand new Trader Joe's is just two miles from our house! Stock up on all your TJ's faves.
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Trader Joe's
211 Walter Seaholm DrA brand new Trader Joe's is just two miles from our house! Stock up on all your TJ's faves.
Easy to walk to modern convenience store with lots of locally-made goods. Great spot to grab some beer, wine and chips and queso!
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Thom's Market - Riverside
160 E Riverside DrEasy to walk to modern convenience store with lots of locally-made goods. Great spot to grab some beer, wine and chips and queso!
Drinks & Nightlife
The lobby bar at the South Congress Hotel is a great place for groups to gather for a special cheers, or for a romantic gathering. It has lounge-y couches or high tables, and a huge space. There's a small menu with nibbles, too.
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South Congress Hotel
1603 S Congress AveThe lobby bar at the South Congress Hotel is a great place for groups to gather for a special cheers, or for a romantic gathering. It has lounge-y couches or high tables, and a huge space. There's a small menu with nibbles, too.
Great place to grab a drink and hang out on the patio for some quality people watching! A very chill and hip scene. Sometimes they have DJ's, sometimes small live bands. Always cool.
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Hotel San Jose Lounge
1316 S Congress AveGreat place to grab a drink and hang out on the patio for some quality people watching! A very chill and hip scene. Sometimes they have DJ's, sometimes small live bands. Always cool.