Guidebook for Austin

Monique French
Guidebook for Austin

Food Scene

Check out this section to find some food spots unique to Austin!
The Best Burger in South Austin; great drink specials, and superb patio!
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Black Sheep Lodge
2108 S Lamar Blvd
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The Best Burger in South Austin; great drink specials, and superb patio!
Locally-owned (by a friend of mine!), friendly people, solid cup o' joe, and a great little spot to do work, if you need to!
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Irie Bean Coffee & Wine Bar
2310 S Lamar Blvd
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Locally-owned (by a friend of mine!), friendly people, solid cup o' joe, and a great little spot to do work, if you need to!
Absolutely an Austin Staple. Best Queso in my life, and *every* taco is a delicious choice. MUST-GO.
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Torchy's Tacos
2809 S 1st St
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Absolutely an Austin Staple. Best Queso in my life, and *every* taco is a delicious choice. MUST-GO.
This trailer, or the full Gourdoughs restaurant on South Lamar totes donuts fit for DINNER! Absolutely delicious, decadent, and will leave you feeling wonderfully full.
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Gourdough's Public House
209 W 5th St
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This trailer, or the full Gourdoughs restaurant on South Lamar totes donuts fit for DINNER! Absolutely delicious, decadent, and will leave you feeling wonderfully full.
Standard Diner- but with an Austin-kick. This spot has vegan and vegetarian options; always a killer joint for 24-hour-dining!!
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Kerbey Lane Cafe
3003 S Lamar Blvd
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Standard Diner- but with an Austin-kick. This spot has vegan and vegetarian options; always a killer joint for 24-hour-dining!!
It's near impossible to get a reservation here, but if you feel like getting Austin's finest Asian Fusion; head on over!
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Uchi
801 S Lamar Blvd
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It's near impossible to get a reservation here, but if you feel like getting Austin's finest Asian Fusion; head on over!
Super cute and unique, this Asian cafe also has delicious pastries!
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Elizabeth Street Cafe
1501 S 1st St
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Super cute and unique, this Asian cafe also has delicious pastries!
A spicy Thai restaurant that can often have a bit of a wait; so go early!
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Sway
1417 S 1st St
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A spicy Thai restaurant that can often have a bit of a wait; so go early!
American Fare, farm-to-table- with a really charming bar in the back for an intimate drink.
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LENOIR
1807 S 1st St
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American Fare, farm-to-table- with a really charming bar in the back for an intimate drink.
Delicious vegan and vegetarian fare fully owning the South Austin hippy vibe.
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Bouldin Creek Cafe
1900 S 1st St
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Delicious vegan and vegetarian fare fully owning the South Austin hippy vibe.
Delicious and fresh Mexican fare.
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Fried and True Food Truck
1308 E 6th St
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Delicious and fresh Mexican fare.
Closest nearby coffee spot with some craft coffee!!
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Barrett's Coffee
713 W St Johns Ave
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Closest nearby coffee spot with some craft coffee!!
Killer beer garden and delicious brats- super close to the house!
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Easy Tiger Linc
6406 N Interstate 35 Frontage Rd
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Killer beer garden and delicious brats- super close to the house!
Classic pizza joint where you can get late night slices too!!
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Home Slice Pizza
1415 S Congress Ave
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Classic pizza joint where you can get late night slices too!!
Delicious and authentic Mexican Cuisine!
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Licha's Cantina
1306 E 6th St
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Delicious and authentic Mexican Cuisine!
Vegan ice cream that will make you forget you ever liked dairy. SO GOOD.
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NadaMoo! Scoop Shop
1701 S Lamar Blvd
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Vegan ice cream that will make you forget you ever liked dairy. SO GOOD.

Drinks & Nightlife

Delectable pizza, solid craft beer and wine; huge space with live music!
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The Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co.
1305 W Oltorf St
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Delectable pizza, solid craft beer and wine; huge space with live music!
Cute patio, great coffee, wine, and greek delights!
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Opa
2050 S Lamar Blvd
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Cute patio, great coffee, wine, and greek delights!
Great little bar with unique martinis and fun atmosphere!
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Gibson Street Bar
1109 S Lamar Blvd
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Great little bar with unique martinis and fun atmosphere!
Closest bar to the house with an easygoing vibe. :)
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The Long Play Lounge
704 West Saint Johns Avenue
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Closest bar to the house with an easygoing vibe. :)
Wonderfully beautiful beer garden with snacks and tasty drinks!
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Hotel San Jose Lounge
1316 S Congress Ave
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Wonderfully beautiful beer garden with snacks and tasty drinks!

Shopping

Kendra Scott is from Austin! Enjoy the full showroom and pick up some cute jewelry.
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Kendra Scott Flagship
1701 S Congress Ave
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Kendra Scott is from Austin! Enjoy the full showroom and pick up some cute jewelry.
Super manly man spot for nice jeans and leather accessories!
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STAG Provisions For Men
1423 S Congress Ave
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Super manly man spot for nice jeans and leather accessories!

Everything Else

Austin's iconic park; a big green field and a running/walking trail along Town Lake make for a great spot to enjoy a sunny day.
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Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs Rd
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Austin's iconic park; a big green field and a running/walking trail along Town Lake make for a great spot to enjoy a sunny day.
Stop on in if you need a quick haircut! Austin favorite.
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Birds Barbershop
2110 S Lamar Blvd
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Stop on in if you need a quick haircut! Austin favorite.

Essentials

This is the Whole Foods HQ; and it shows! The parking can be a little packed- but go down a level in the garage and there's room. Enjoy!
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Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar Blvd
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This is the Whole Foods HQ; and it shows! The parking can be a little packed- but go down a level in the garage and there's room. Enjoy!
Lovely grocery store that’s the closest to the house!
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Central Market
4477 S Lamar Blvd
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Lovely grocery store that’s the closest to the house!
The closest Target. Because..... Target.
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Target
10107 Research Blvd
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The closest Target. Because..... Target.

Arts & Culture

Great live music- every night of the week!! And not too much price at the door.
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Saxon Pub
1320 S Lamar Blvd
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Great live music- every night of the week!! And not too much price at the door.
The oldest Honky Tonk in Austin- complete with the BEST Texas 2-Steppin' lessons and amazing country music! A REAL must-see.
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Broken Spoke
3201 S Lamar Blvd
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The oldest Honky Tonk in Austin- complete with the BEST Texas 2-Steppin' lessons and amazing country music! A REAL must-see.
Food and drinks WHILE you watch flicks with people who respect quiet and film enjoyment as much as you do! An Austin staple; a must-do!!
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Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar
1120 S Lamar Blvd
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Food and drinks WHILE you watch flicks with people who respect quiet and film enjoyment as much as you do! An Austin staple; a must-do!!
Upstairs from the Continental Club, this intimate spot boasts killer music for half the price.
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The Continental Gallery
1313 S Congress Ave
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Upstairs from the Continental Club, this intimate spot boasts killer music for half the price.
An Austin must visit. Live music every night and some of the best!!
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The Continental Gallery
1313 S Congress Ave
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An Austin must visit. Live music every night and some of the best!!
Great live music in this space- run by a lovely couple. I’ve sang here a few times too.
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One-2-One Bar
1509 S Lamar Blvd
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Great live music in this space- run by a lovely couple. I’ve sang here a few times too.

Sightseeing

In the summer at sunset is when you see the most bats fly away. An incredible experience!!
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Bats Across Texas
900 Congress Ave
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In the summer at sunset is when you see the most bats fly away. An incredible experience!!
A bit of a drive, but by far the BEST lake view nearby. The food isn’t amazing- but the drinks are cheap! So go and soak up the view on a gorgeous day or for a killer sunset!
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The Oasis On Lake Travis
6550 Comanche Trail
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A bit of a drive, but by far the BEST lake view nearby. The food isn’t amazing- but the drinks are cheap! So go and soak up the view on a gorgeous day or for a killer sunset!
Absolutely beautiful boardwalk over Town Lake- giving spectacular views of Austin!
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Lady Bird Lake
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail
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Absolutely beautiful boardwalk over Town Lake- giving spectacular views of Austin!