Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
We have a ton of great places to eat and drink within walking distance. Here are some favorites.
Great sandwiches and snacks. Just a short walk away.
Who Dat... my favorie
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Austin Daily Press
1900 E Martin Luther King Jr BlvdGreat sandwiches and snacks. Just a short walk away.
Who Dat... my favorie
Open 24 hours, 2 minute walk from Austin's Eastside Flats.
Good coffee, cool scene
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Bennu Coffee
2001 E Martin Luther King Jr BlvdOpen 24 hours, 2 minute walk from Austin's Eastside Flats.
Good coffee, cool scene
In 2011, Shook parted ways with Daily Juice and converted his locations into JuiceLands. For over 13 years, Shook and his team have kept communities juiced. They currently have 17 Texas locations, one Brooklyn location, a cleanse program, a record shop, and a uniquely Austin vibe spirited by creative and conscious employees.
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JuiceLand
1625 Barton Springs RdIn 2011, Shook parted ways with Daily Juice and converted his locations into JuiceLands. For over 13 years, Shook and his team have kept communities juiced. They currently have 17 Texas locations, one Brooklyn location, a cleanse program, a record shop, and a uniquely Austin vibe spirited by creative and conscious employees.
Salty Sow is an American Gastropub that serves contemporary farmhouse fare. Hand-crafted cocktails and entrees are served fresh daily, mindfully sourced from local farms and purveyors.
Michelle Obama visited here in 2016 during SXSW
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Salty Sow
1917 Manor RdSalty Sow is an American Gastropub that serves contemporary farmhouse fare. Hand-crafted cocktails and entrees are served fresh daily, mindfully sourced from local farms and purveyors.
Michelle Obama visited here in 2016 during SXSW
Aurelio and Rosa Torres opened their doors and hearts to Austinites in 1990. What started as a 10 seat “taco shop” has evolved into a wonderful restaurant serving the finest Tex-Mex cuisine. The restaurant has been renovated twice, and now offers two dinning rooms, a beautiful patio and quick to-go area. Mi Madre’s has become an East Austin favorite with a very loving and loyal clientele
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Mi Madre's Restaurant
2201 Manor RdAurelio and Rosa Torres opened their doors and hearts to Austinites in 1990. What started as a 10 seat “taco shop” has evolved into a wonderful restaurant serving the finest Tex-Mex cuisine. The restaurant has been renovated twice, and now offers two dinning rooms, a beautiful patio and quick to-go area. Mi Madre’s has become an East Austin favorite with a very loving and loyal clientele
El Chilito was born as a fast-casual approach to El Chile, a contemporary take on modern Tex-Mex dining located just a few blocks west on Manor Rd. Dubbed El Chile’s “little brother,” El Chilito, uses many of the same flavors, but in a more laid-back atmosphere and a lot of local charm.
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El Chilito
2219 Manor RdEl Chilito was born as a fast-casual approach to El Chile, a contemporary take on modern Tex-Mex dining located just a few blocks west on Manor Rd. Dubbed El Chile’s “little brother,” El Chilito, uses many of the same flavors, but in a more laid-back atmosphere and a lot of local charm.
Hoover's Cooking is Texas cooking.
FOR MORE THAN 15 YEARS, HOOVER’S COOKING HAS BEEN A FORCE IN THE AUSTIN COMMUNITY.
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Hoover's Cooking
2002 Manor RdHoover's Cooking is Texas cooking.
FOR MORE THAN 15 YEARS, HOOVER’S COOKING HAS BEEN A FORCE IN THE AUSTIN COMMUNITY.
Are you hungry in Austin? Welcome to Abo Youssef, where you can find great Mediterranean food available for delivery or takeout. This is becoming an Austin food trailer icon.
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Abo Youssef Mediterranean Food
2101 Manor RdAre you hungry in Austin? Welcome to Abo Youssef, where you can find great Mediterranean food available for delivery or takeout. This is becoming an Austin food trailer icon.
Sno.Co Flattop Shaved Ice: Open year around! 8 days a week (unless it's raining and some holidays). Call 512.710.7SNO or email info@atxsno.co for questions
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Sno.Co Flattop Shaved Ice
2307 Manor RdSno.Co Flattop Shaved Ice: Open year around! 8 days a week (unless it's raining and some holidays). Call 512.710.7SNO or email info@atxsno.co for questions
Taco Mex
2611 Manor RdLocal favorite for tacos, no flash, just good tacos.
Dai Due was created in 2006 to reconsider what “our” food is and will be. By using ingredients that are present in our region, we are able to serve foods that are fresher, buy food that is produced in a fair and equitable way, represent local culinary traditions, and support farmers and ranchers who are striving to improve the quality of our food.
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Dai Due
2406 Manor RdDai Due was created in 2006 to reconsider what “our” food is and will be. By using ingredients that are present in our region, we are able to serve foods that are fresher, buy food that is produced in a fair and equitable way, represent local culinary traditions, and support farmers and ranchers who are striving to improve the quality of our food.
We’ve always loved the simple, neighborhood bars of the Midwest and northeast. They’re there to serve the neighborhood – any and all.
We took that accessible attitude and put it toward Haymaker. We serve simple, hearty food: Poutine and Comfort Sandwiches. Big, burly comfort sandwiches inspired by our favorite spots around the country. And tons of Craft Beer.
It’s comfortable. We have TVs if you like sports, but we’re not a sports bar.
We’re the kind of place you can go to a few times a week.
We’re every day, for everybody
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Haymaker
2310 Manor RdWe’ve always loved the simple, neighborhood bars of the Midwest and northeast. They’re there to serve the neighborhood – any and all.
We took that accessible attitude and put it toward Haymaker. We serve simple, hearty food: Poutine and Comfort Sandwiches. Big, burly comfort sandwiches inspired by our favorite spots around the country. And tons of Craft Beer.
It’s comfortable. We have TVs if you like sports, but we’re not a sports bar.
We’re the kind of place you can go to a few times a week.
We’re every day, for everybody
Thunderbird is a locally owned café in Austin, Tx. We have two locations in great neighborhoods, Cherrywood (East Austin) and Brentwood/Crestview (North Central). We specialize in high-quality direct-trade coffee and fine craft beers. We also have a great selection of snacks and light fare.
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Thunderbird Coffee
2200 Manor RdThunderbird is a locally owned café in Austin, Tx. We have two locations in great neighborhoods, Cherrywood (East Austin) and Brentwood/Crestview (North Central). We specialize in high-quality direct-trade coffee and fine craft beers. We also have a great selection of snacks and light fare.
Spicy sweet success. That's El Chile. A testament to the power of friendship, loyal customers, and good fresh food. Or maybe it's the El ChileTini, the frosty Michelada or the spicy Chilango Margarita? Fans and critics rave about those too! Come see us and you'll see why. Bring your friends.
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El Chile Cafe y Cantina
1900 Manor RdSpicy sweet success. That's El Chile. A testament to the power of friendship, loyal customers, and good fresh food. Or maybe it's the El ChileTini, the frosty Michelada or the spicy Chilango Margarita? Fans and critics rave about those too! Come see us and you'll see why. Bring your friends.
Roland's Soul Food serves a variety of ol' time, family favorite meals that often generate the response, "This taste just like my grandma used to make it!
A local favorite
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Roland's
1311 Chestnut AveRoland's Soul Food serves a variety of ol' time, family favorite meals that often generate the response, "This taste just like my grandma used to make it!
A local favorite
Aaron Franklin’s interest in BBQ started with the backyard cookouts that he and wife, Stacy, would throw. When they opened up a small barbecue trailer on the side of an Austin, Texas, interstate in 2009, they had no idea what they’d gotten themselves into. Today, Franklin Barbecue has grown into the most popular, critically lauded and obsessed-over barbecue joint in the country (if not the world) — and Franklin is the winner of every major barbecue award there is, including Texas Monthly’s coveted Best Barbecue Joint in Texas award and Bon Appétit’s Best Barbecue Joint in America. Six days a week, crowds stand in line for hours for a taste of his mouth-watering brisket. Franklin’s barbecue h
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Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th StAaron Franklin’s interest in BBQ started with the backyard cookouts that he and wife, Stacy, would throw. When they opened up a small barbecue trailer on the side of an Austin, Texas, interstate in 2009, they had no idea what they’d gotten themselves into. Today, Franklin Barbecue has grown into the most popular, critically lauded and obsessed-over barbecue joint in the country (if not the world) — and Franklin is the winner of every major barbecue award there is, including Texas Monthly’s coveted Best Barbecue Joint in Texas award and Bon Appétit’s Best Barbecue Joint in America. Six days a week, crowds stand in line for hours for a taste of his mouth-watering brisket. Franklin’s barbecue h
Patrizi's
2307 Manor RdGreat Italian food trailer at the Vortex Theater
Sour Duck Market’s mission is to extend the reach of our Craftsman’s cooking approach to the fast-casual market, while maintaining the integrity and support of our local farm and rancher supply chain. With our smoker as a center piece, expect smoked meats for sandwiches and plates. We offer a full bakery and coffee shop. Sour Duck will give our guests the experience of an enchanting outdoor beverage/dining lounge and to bring warm, authentic hospitality to a mixed retail restaurant setting. The outdoor space will take you away from the stresses of everyday life and allow you the opportunity to relax and recenter. You will find private areas, communal seating for large groups, walk up bar area, music, sporting events, and more! We will provide a unique atmosphere accompanied by locally inspired brews, cocktails on tap, and wine to tie together the overall theme of the space. Sour Duck Market aims to create a space that has some of the comforts of home but always inspires an air of enchantment.
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Sour Duck Market
1814 E Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSour Duck Market’s mission is to extend the reach of our Craftsman’s cooking approach to the fast-casual market, while maintaining the integrity and support of our local farm and rancher supply chain. With our smoker as a center piece, expect smoked meats for sandwiches and plates. We offer a full bakery and coffee shop. Sour Duck will give our guests the experience of an enchanting outdoor beverage/dining lounge and to bring warm, authentic hospitality to a mixed retail restaurant setting. The outdoor space will take you away from the stresses of everyday life and allow you the opportunity to relax and recenter. You will find private areas, communal seating for large groups, walk up bar area, music, sporting events, and more! We will provide a unique atmosphere accompanied by locally inspired brews, cocktails on tap, and wine to tie together the overall theme of the space. Sour Duck Market aims to create a space that has some of the comforts of home but always inspires an air of enchantment.
Amys Ice Creams
1301 S Congress AveBird Bird Biscuit
2701 Manor RdZeds Real Fruit Ice Cream
1814 Harvey StGreat for families, they have food, often live music and a playground for the kids
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Central Market
4477 S Lamar BlvdGreat for families, they have food, often live music and a playground for the kids
Ramen Tatsu-Ya
1234 S Lamar BlvdNixta Taqueria
2512 E 12th Stfancy tacos
Lola's Donuts
2406 Manor Rd
Launderette
2115 Holly StVic and Al's
2406 Manor RdLove Supreme
2805 Manor RoadVeracruz All Natural Food Truck
2505 Webberville RoadTexas Coffee Traders
1400 E 4th StRockstar Bagels
1900 Rosewood AveFried and True Food Truck
1308 E 6th StQI Austin: Modern Asian Kitchen
835 West 6th Street
Juliet Italian Kitchen
1500 Barton Springs Rdtheir home base, great cafe style food with roof top eating area
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Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar Blvdtheir home base, great cafe style food with roof top eating area
Kinda Tropical
3501 E 7th StJustine's
4710 E 5th StBirdie's
2944 East 12th StreetCherrywood Coffeehouse
1400 E 38th 1/2 StGati Coconut Milk Ice Cream
1512 Holly StMozart's Coffee Roasters
3825 Lake Austin BlvdHula Hut
3825 Lake Austin BlvdSeoulju Korean Kitchen and Bar
9515 North Lamar BoulevardThe Peached Tortilla
5520 Burnet RdBufalina Due
6555 Burnet RdJulie's Noodles
8557 Research BlvdJewboy Burgers
5111 Airport BlvdHank's Austin
5811 Berkman DrL'Oca d'Oro
1900 Simond AveOlamaie
1610 San Antonio StKoriente
621 E 7th StDrinks & Nightlife
The Wheel is a friendly neighborhood bar catering to the East Austin neighborhood with a comfortable and inviting space where all are welcome.Come grab a beer or cocktail in our intimate atmosphere or enjoy some sunshine on our outdoor beer garden complete with a beer fountain and ample picnic style seating.
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The Wheel
1902 E Martin Luther King Jr BlvdThe Wheel is a friendly neighborhood bar catering to the East Austin neighborhood with a comfortable and inviting space where all are welcome.Come grab a beer or cocktail in our intimate atmosphere or enjoy some sunshine on our outdoor beer garden complete with a beer fountain and ample picnic style seating.
Class is in session! Fantastic happy hour specials on food and drink, great atmosphere and fun times.
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School House Pub
2207 Manor RdClass is in session! Fantastic happy hour specials on food and drink, great atmosphere and fun times.
The Vortex
2307 Manor RdVortex Theater, Butterfly Bar and Patrizi's Italian Food
Skylark Lounge
2039 Airport BlvdStubb's Bar-B-Q
801 Red River StFood, Drink and Live Music
The Butterfly Bar Austin
2307 Manor RdCool bar at the Vortex Theater
School House Pub
2207 Manor RdOddwood Ales
3108 Manor RdBatch Craft Beer & Kolaches
3220 Manor RdMeanwhile Brewing Company
3901 Promontory Point DrAWESOME brewery
Zilker Brewing Company
1701 E 6th StThe Liberty
1618 East 6th StreetWhisler's
1816 E 6th StLazarus Brewing Co.
1902 E 6th StThe White Horse
500 Comal StBroken Spoke
3201 S Lamar BlvdA MUST VISIT
Lustre Pearl East
114 Linden StCentral Machine Works
4824 E Cesar Chavez StGourmands
2316 Webberville RdCheer Up Charlies
900 Red River StCidercade
600 East Riverside DriveNestled between East Austin neighborhoods, Este celebrates fresh seafood, Mexican cuisine, and charcoal cooking. From the team behind the East 6th favorite, Suerte, Chef Fermin and restaurateur Sam Hellman-Mass are taking their love for masa coastal.
In a location with a rich history, Este’s bright dining spaces, artisan decor and spacious outdoor deck bring the energy of seaside towns to East Austin. An extensive wine list and vibrant coastal-inspired cocktails are the perfect pairing for aguachiles, ceviches, oysters y otros mariscos!
Este
2113 Manor RoadNestled between East Austin neighborhoods, Este celebrates fresh seafood, Mexican cuisine, and charcoal cooking. From the team behind the East 6th favorite, Suerte, Chef Fermin and restaurateur Sam Hellman-Mass are taking their love for masa coastal.
In a location with a rich history, Este’s bright dining spaces, artisan decor and spacious outdoor deck bring the energy of seaside towns to East Austin. An extensive wine list and vibrant coastal-inspired cocktails are the perfect pairing for aguachiles, ceviches, oysters y otros mariscos!
Entertainment & Activities
Home of the University of Texas at Austin Longhorns Football team.
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Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium
2139 San Jacinto BlvdHome of the University of Texas at Austin Longhorns Football team.
Bullock Museum IMAX Theatre
1800 Congress AveParamount Theatre
713 Congress Aveconcerts, movies and shows
Home of the University of Texas at Austin Longhorn Baseball Team
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UFCU Disch-Falk Field
1300 E Martin Luther King Jr BlvdHome of the University of Texas at Austin Longhorn Baseball Team
The Moody Center at UT is Austin's newest large scale event venue hosting big name concerts, sporting events and more. Located about a mile a way, it is an easy walk or fast rideshare away.
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Moody Center
2001 Robert Dedman DrThe Moody Center at UT is Austin's newest large scale event venue hosting big name concerts, sporting events and more. Located about a mile a way, it is an easy walk or fast rideshare away.
This racetrack & complex is known for F1, Moto GP, USL Soccer, has its own concert venue and hosts several seasonal events
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Circuit of The Americas
9201 Circuit of the Americas BlvdThis racetrack & complex is known for F1, Moto GP, USL Soccer, has its own concert venue and hosts several seasonal events
Butler Park Pitch & Putt
201 Lee Barton DrPeter Pan Mini Golf
1207 Barton Springs RdTopgolf
2700 Esperanza CrossingEsther's Follies
525 E 6th StBass Concert Hall
510 E 23rd StFrank C. Erwin, Jr., Special Events Center
1701 Red River StMorris Williams Golf Course station
AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center
1900 University AveRed and Charline McCombs Field
2001 Comal StUT Softball
Stubb's Bar-B-Q
801 Red River StThe Domain
11410 Century Oaks TerraceAustin FC Stadion
10414 Mc Kalla PlHome of Austin FC
Texas Senate
1200 Congress AveThe Long Center for the Performing Arts
701 W Riverside DrPalmer Events Center
900 Barton Springs RdACL Live
310 W Willie Nelson BlvdState Theater Administrations
719 Congress AveMoody Amphitheater
1401 Trinity StCome and Take It Live
2015 E Riverside DrParks, Nature & Sightseeing
Rosewood Neighborhood Park
2300 Rosewood Avelocal park with a playground and pool
Chestnut Pocket Park
2207 E 16th Stplayground and splash pad
This is a fantastic trail for hiking or biking around Townlake. In the heart of Austin and offers fantastic views of the city.
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Ladybird Lake & Bike Trail
2 Robert T Martinez Jr StThis is a fantastic trail for hiking or biking around Townlake. In the heart of Austin and offers fantastic views of the city.
Downs-Mabson Fields
2816 East 12th StreetHistoric Baseball Stadium
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2131 William Barton Dr
Secret Beach
Mayfield Park und Naturreservat
3505 W 35th StFestival Beach Road
Festival Beach RoadAnn And Roy Butler Hike And Bike Trail
Barton Creek Greenbelt
3755 South Capital of Texas HighwayAustin Nature & Science Center
2389 Stratford DrEste Garden
2110 East 22nd StreetMueller Lake Park
4550 Mueller BlvdUT Tower
110 Inner Campus DriveRosewood Pool
1182 N Pleasant Valley RdWaterloo Park
500 E 12th StPease District Park
1100 Kingsbury StAuditorium Shores at Town Lake Metropolitan Park
900 W Riverside DrZilker Botanical Garden
2220 Barton Springs RdButler Metro Park
1000 Barton Springs RdTexas Rowing Center
1541 W Cesar Chavez StPaddle board, kayak and canoe rental
Austin Duck Adventures
602 E 4th StAustin Rocks
301 W 2nd StAustin Rocks
301 W 2nd StRoy G Guerrero Disc Golf Course
517 S Pleasant Valley RdSekrit Theater
1145 Perry RdArts & Culture
Bullock Texas State History Museum
1800 Congress AveThe Blanton Museum of Art
200 East Martin Luther King Junior BoulevardThinkery
1830 Simond Avea great children's museum
Located on the Campus of UT and less than 2 miles away from Austin Eastside Flats you'll find the Harry Ransom Center. Hosting traveling exhibits and and some permanent pieces, it is worth a quick visit.
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Harry Ransom Center
300 W 21st StLocated on the Campus of UT and less than 2 miles away from Austin Eastside Flats you'll find the Harry Ransom Center. Hosting traveling exhibits and and some permanent pieces, it is worth a quick visit.
The Contemporary Austin – Laguna Gloria
3809 W 35th StUmlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum
605 Azie Morton RdBullock Texas State History Museum
1800 Congress AveMexican American Cultural Center
600 River StElisabet Ney Museum
304 E 44th StMuseum of The Weird
412 E 6th StLyndon Baines Johnson Library & Museum
2313 Red River StUniversität von Texas in Austin
2515 SpeedwayGetting Around
commuter train will take you downtown near the convention center
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MLK Station Stop 2
commuter train will take you downtown near the convention center
MLK Jr Station