Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Japanese fine dining, great service, wonderful food. Be sure to visit their sister restaurant, Uchi, to see where it all started.
309 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Uchiko
4200 N Lamar BlvdJapanese fine dining, great service, wonderful food. Be sure to visit their sister restaurant, Uchi, to see where it all started.
The best coffee in the 'hood (maybe even the city), baked goods for local bakeries, great space and vibe.
186 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Houndstooth Coffee
4200 N Lamar BlvdThe best coffee in the 'hood (maybe even the city), baked goods for local bakeries, great space and vibe.
Breakfast and lunch tacos--easy, fast, tasty. Wholesome and fresh ingredients.
247 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tacodeli
4200 N Lamar BlvdBreakfast and lunch tacos--easy, fast, tasty. Wholesome and fresh ingredients.
Serving lunch and dinner, breakfast on Saturdays. Great sandwiches with all in-house made ingredients.
47 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Noble Sandwich Co.
4805 Burnet RdServing lunch and dinner, breakfast on Saturdays. Great sandwiches with all in-house made ingredients.
Bakery and lunch spot. Get the cinnamon roll.
107 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Upper Crust Bakery
4508 Burnet RdBakery and lunch spot. Get the cinnamon roll.
This Italian restaurant/bar has great food and great drinks with a beautiful tree lined multi-level patio.
64 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Olive & June
3411 Glenview AveThis Italian restaurant/bar has great food and great drinks with a beautiful tree lined multi-level patio.
Amazing selection of teas, great breakfast, lunch and dinner, vegetarian/vegan friendly.
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Steeping Room
4400 N Lamar BlvdAmazing selection of teas, great breakfast, lunch and dinner, vegetarian/vegan friendly.
Recent winners of the best gelato in the United States (5th world wide). Gelato, coffee, tea, light snacks.
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Teo Espresso, Gelato, and Bella Vita
1206 W 38th StRecent winners of the best gelato in the United States (5th world wide). Gelato, coffee, tea, light snacks.
Everything I have had on the menu is great, never disappointed. Late breakfast, weekend brunch, lunch, dinner.
44 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
épicerie café & grocery
2307 Hancock DrEverything I have had on the menu is great, never disappointed. Late breakfast, weekend brunch, lunch, dinner.
Good Mexican breakfast (try the breakfast burritos)
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Cocina de Consuelo
4516 Burnet RdGood Mexican breakfast (try the breakfast burritos)
A great spot to get a carefully crafted cup of joe. Multiple locations.
342 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Caffe Medici
1101 W Lynn StA great spot to get a carefully crafted cup of joe. Multiple locations.
The best cheese shop in the city with lots of accoutrements like crackers, bread, jams, chocolate, beer, wine, etc. The staff is great and will let you taste any cheese in the case.
91 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Antonelli's Cheese Shop
4220 Duval StThe best cheese shop in the city with lots of accoutrements like crackers, bread, jams, chocolate, beer, wine, etc. The staff is great and will let you taste any cheese in the case.
Northern Italian food at its finest. Brunch on weekends, happy hour during the week.
99 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Juniper
2400 E Cesar Chavez StNorthern Italian food at its finest. Brunch on weekends, happy hour during the week.
Upscale garden cafe with open, airy vibe serving American fare and famed chocolate chip cookies. Open for weekend brunch weekday breakfast, lunch and dinner.
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tiny Boxwoods Austin
1503 W 35th StUpscale garden cafe with open, airy vibe serving American fare and famed chocolate chip cookies. Open for weekend brunch weekday breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great pub with large beer selection and nightly rotating food trucks.
131 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Draught House Pub & Brewery
4112 Medical PkwyGreat pub with large beer selection and nightly rotating food trucks.
This very special bar is located in an historic building. It has a very plush and inviting atmosphere, fantastic cocktails and a stellar live music venue. They also have a wonderful food menu.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Townsend
718 Congress AvenueThis very special bar is located in an historic building. It has a very plush and inviting atmosphere, fantastic cocktails and a stellar live music venue. They also have a wonderful food menu.
An intimate bar in the Rainey St. District with a wonderful bar program with fancy ice. They occasionally have live music outdoor.
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Half Step
75 1/2 Rainey StAn intimate bar in the Rainey St. District with a wonderful bar program with fancy ice. They occasionally have live music outdoor.
A fun spot for karaoke, with seven private rooms. Events nightly.
152 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Highball
1120 S Lamar BlvdA fun spot for karaoke, with seven private rooms. Events nightly.
Intimate bar with a solid bar menu and staff.
36 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Small Victory
108 E 7th StIntimate bar with a solid bar menu and staff.
Essentials
It is primarily a market with groceries, etc., but they also offer pre-made, ready-to-eat meals and they have live music on the weekends.
765 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Central Market
4477 S Lamar BlvdIt is primarily a market with groceries, etc., but they also offer pre-made, ready-to-eat meals and they have live music on the weekends.
Shopping
If you forgot personal items (makeup, moisturizer, etc.) they have you covered. Gifts and women's wear too.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Blue Elephant Boutique
4001 N Lamar BlvdIf you forgot personal items (makeup, moisturizer, etc.) they have you covered. Gifts and women's wear too.
Arts & Culture
This landmark is the former American studio of European portrait sculptor Elisabet Ney (1833-1907). The former studio, including 2.5 acres, was designed by Ney. The former studio is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and is a member of Historic Artists Homes and Studios, a program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, based on the significance of Elisabet Ney.
See portraits from life by Ney of 19th-century European intellectuals, statesmen and kings as well as Texas heroes together with photographs and memorabilia of Elisabet Ney (description from the Austin Museum Partnership).
77 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Elisabet Ney Museum
304 E 44th StThis landmark is the former American studio of European portrait sculptor Elisabet Ney (1833-1907). The former studio, including 2.5 acres, was designed by Ney. The former studio is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and is a member of Historic Artists Homes and Studios, a program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, based on the significance of Elisabet Ney.
See portraits from life by Ney of 19th-century European intellectuals, statesmen and kings as well as Texas heroes together with photographs and memorabilia of Elisabet Ney (description from the Austin Museum Partnership).
Located on the campus of The University of Texas at Austin, The Blanton is one of the largest university art museums in the United States. The permanent collection consists of almost 18,000 works, including modern and contemporary art, Latin American art, Old Master paintings, and prints and drawings from Europe, the United States, and Latin America. There are temporary exhibitions that rotate throughout the year.
644 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Museo de Arte Blanton
200 East Martin Luther King Junior BoulevardLocated on the campus of The University of Texas at Austin, The Blanton is one of the largest university art museums in the United States. The permanent collection consists of almost 18,000 works, including modern and contemporary art, Latin American art, Old Master paintings, and prints and drawings from Europe, the United States, and Latin America. There are temporary exhibitions that rotate throughout the year.
Outdoor sculpture garden containing 50+ sculptures from artist Charles Umlauf.
235 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum
605 Azie Morton RdOutdoor sculpture garden containing 50+ sculptures from artist Charles Umlauf.
The optimal viewing times to experience Turrell’s art are at sunrise and sunset, during light sequences that last about an hour. The Skyspace offers a quiet, contemplative space during other times of the day.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Color Inside
2201 SpeedwayThe optimal viewing times to experience Turrell’s art are at sunrise and sunset, during light sequences that last about an hour. The Skyspace offers a quiet, contemplative space during other times of the day.
Parks & Nature
A natural feed spring that is at a constant 68 degrees (more or less)--the heart and soul of the city. Open year round. Closed on Thursdays for cleaning.
2454 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrA natural feed spring that is at a constant 68 degrees (more or less)--the heart and soul of the city. Open year round. Closed on Thursdays for cleaning.
A great spot for a run or walk in the heart of the city.
959 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lady Bird Lake
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike TrailA great spot for a run or walk in the heart of the city.
Climb the 100+ steps and be rewarded with a lovely view of Lake Austin.
1082 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mount Bonnell
Climb the 100+ steps and be rewarded with a lovely view of Lake Austin.
Parque Metropolitano Zilker
2207 Barton Springs RdGreat green space.
Entertainment & Activities
The movie theater that serves beer (wine and cocktails, too) and food. Multiple locations.
770 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar
1120 S Lamar BlvdThe movie theater that serves beer (wine and cocktails, too) and food. Multiple locations.
Select art house films; beer, wine, cocktail and food served in an upscale environment.
347 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Violet Crown Social Club
1111 E 6th StSelect art house films; beer, wine, cocktail and food served in an upscale environment.