Guidebook for Austin
Drinks & Nightlife
St. Genevieve serves truly unique cocktails in a trendy environment. The food is also fantastic (delicious flatbread pizzas and unique appetizers, tabletop s'mores)! I thought a friend of mine was crazy for ordering brussels sprouts one night, and they turned out to be one of the most delicious things I have ever eaten! Yes, I would go there just for the brussels sprouts (I know, now I sound like the crazy one, but they are soooo good!)! Also, try the mushroom flatbread (it comes with truffle oil and an egg on top) and their very light and delicious calamari, dusted with chickpea flour. (some of the best I've had!) The kitchen closes at ten though, so get their a bit earlier!
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St. Genevieve
11500 Rock Rose AveSt. Genevieve serves truly unique cocktails in a trendy environment. The food is also fantastic (delicious flatbread pizzas and unique appetizers, tabletop s'mores)! I thought a friend of mine was crazy for ordering brussels sprouts one night, and they turned out to be one of the most delicious things I have ever eaten! Yes, I would go there just for the brussels sprouts (I know, now I sound like the crazy one, but they are soooo good!)! Also, try the mushroom flatbread (it comes with truffle oil and an egg on top) and their very light and delicious calamari, dusted with chickpea flour. (some of the best I've had!) The kitchen closes at ten though, so get their a bit earlier!
Food Scene
Deliciously healthy food with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options, served in a beautifully charming environment. Try their best-selling mother-earth bowl or their vegan ingredient salad. Be sure to request the lemon avocado dressing!
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Flower Child
11721 Rock Rose AveDeliciously healthy food with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options, served in a beautifully charming environment. Try their best-selling mother-earth bowl or their vegan ingredient salad. Be sure to request the lemon avocado dressing!
Delicious, fresh sushi in a comfortable environment. Great happy hour deals on sushi rolls. Extensive menu, located at the Domain, surrounded by great shopping. They also deliver to the house.
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Sushi Zushi
3221 Feathergrass CtDelicious, fresh sushi in a comfortable environment. Great happy hour deals on sushi rolls. Extensive menu, located at the Domain, surrounded by great shopping. They also deliver to the house.
Great woodburning oven baked pizza that you design yourself at a great price. Blackberry lemonade is heaven in a glass. Pizza salad is also delicious. Fun for families, groups, or individuals.
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MOD Pizza
1801 E 51st StGreat woodburning oven baked pizza that you design yourself at a great price. Blackberry lemonade is heaven in a glass. Pizza salad is also delicious. Fun for families, groups, or individuals.
Unique shaved milk ice with a variety of toppings. A cross between ice cream and a snow cone. Very fun and delicious.
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SnoMo
11220 N Lamar BlvdUnique shaved milk ice with a variety of toppings. A cross between ice cream and a snow cone. Very fun and delicious.
Beautifully decorated and comfortable place to get boba tea and other desserts. When you walk in, you will be greeted by the aroma of pandan waffles, which are delicious...no syrup needed!
Bambu Desserts & Drinks
10901 N Lamar BlvdBeautifully decorated and comfortable place to get boba tea and other desserts. When you walk in, you will be greeted by the aroma of pandan waffles, which are delicious...no syrup needed!
All vegetarian menu, some of the best Indian food in Austin. Decor is not fancy, but the food is fantastic, and the dosas are as big as my arm!
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Swad Indian Vegetarian Restaurant
1401 S I-35 Frontage RdAll vegetarian menu, some of the best Indian food in Austin. Decor is not fancy, but the food is fantastic, and the dosas are as big as my arm!
In addition to having thousands of healthy eating options and fresh organic produce, this giant Whole foods has an oyster bar with hundreds of beers (and homemade rootbeer) on tap, where they will cook to order any meat, seafood, or veggies you select from the store. I love their garlic parmesan oysters, and there are empty glass racks throughout the store so you can enjoy your beverage while you shop. Also, check out their selection of wines, cheeses, and their beautifully tempting bakery breads and desserts that are works of art.
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Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar BlvdIn addition to having thousands of healthy eating options and fresh organic produce, this giant Whole foods has an oyster bar with hundreds of beers (and homemade rootbeer) on tap, where they will cook to order any meat, seafood, or veggies you select from the store. I love their garlic parmesan oysters, and there are empty glass racks throughout the store so you can enjoy your beverage while you shop. Also, check out their selection of wines, cheeses, and their beautifully tempting bakery breads and desserts that are works of art.
Now, I am not a person who usually gets excited about tacos, but this is the first food stop I would make in Austin. They fry their chewy/crispy taco shells to order, and you cannot beat the price. Two of us will often spend just $12 at this sit-down establishment and walk away stuffed. You have never had tacos like this before!
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Amaya's Taco Village
5804 N Interstate 35 Frontage RdNow, I am not a person who usually gets excited about tacos, but this is the first food stop I would make in Austin. They fry their chewy/crispy taco shells to order, and you cannot beat the price. Two of us will often spend just $12 at this sit-down establishment and walk away stuffed. You have never had tacos like this before!
In addition to delicious sushi rolls and appetizers (try the lobster purses!), they hand make their noodles while you watch, banging them on the counter and stretching them out. Great noodle soup and chili potatoes!
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Xian Sushi and Noodle
1801 E 51st StIn addition to delicious sushi rolls and appetizers (try the lobster purses!), they hand make their noodles while you watch, banging them on the counter and stretching them out. Great noodle soup and chili potatoes!
This food truck serves delicious homemade biscuits and gravy, with every topping you can imagine. It's an Austin icon!
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Biscuits and Groovy
5015 Duval StThis food truck serves delicious homemade biscuits and gravy, with every topping you can imagine. It's an Austin icon!
A great little coffee shop in the middle of Hyde Park. Makes you feel like you are stepping back a few decades. Try the chocolate cupcakes that look like ding-dongs, and their chai tea latte!
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Quack's 43rd Street Bakery
411 E 43rd StA great little coffee shop in the middle of Hyde Park. Makes you feel like you are stepping back a few decades. Try the chocolate cupcakes that look like ding-dongs, and their chai tea latte!
Sit on their beautiful tree-filled deck overlooking lake Austin. This is a must see for all visitors in Austin!
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Mozart's Coffee Roasters
3825 Lake Austin BlvdSit on their beautiful tree-filled deck overlooking lake Austin. This is a must see for all visitors in Austin!
Delicious comfort food including fried chicken, chicken spaghetti, and their delectable sweet tea pie
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Lucy's Fried Chicken
2218 College AveDelicious comfort food including fried chicken, chicken spaghetti, and their delectable sweet tea pie
One of my very favorite places in Austin. I could eat their food every day, and they have vegetarian/vegan/gluten free options! Their Vietnamese crepe is fantastic and served with a plate piled with fresh herbs. Their shaken beef is only one of maybe four beef dishes I have ever enjoyed (and it's addictive!). Ironically, despite the name, there are better places to get pho in Austin, but try their lemongrass tofu. You will not even miss the meat! It is a nice, quiet atmosphere (especially if you sit on the lower level), and while the service is not overly friendly at times, its a great place for a quiet getaway meal over some amazing food.
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Pho Thaison
2438 W Anderson LnOne of my very favorite places in Austin. I could eat their food every day, and they have vegetarian/vegan/gluten free options! Their Vietnamese crepe is fantastic and served with a plate piled with fresh herbs. Their shaken beef is only one of maybe four beef dishes I have ever enjoyed (and it's addictive!). Ironically, despite the name, there are better places to get pho in Austin, but try their lemongrass tofu. You will not even miss the meat! It is a nice, quiet atmosphere (especially if you sit on the lower level), and while the service is not overly friendly at times, its a great place for a quiet getaway meal over some amazing food.
This is where I go to get pho in Austin. This little hole in the wall place has fantasic soup and Banh Mi sandwiches. Their spring rolls are great too. They will make you feel so welcome and let you know how glad they are you are there.
Thanh Nhi Kitchen
9200 N Lamar BlvdThis is where I go to get pho in Austin. This little hole in the wall place has fantasic soup and Banh Mi sandwiches. Their spring rolls are great too. They will make you feel so welcome and let you know how glad they are you are there.
The Balkan Cafe is wonderful place to get delicious comfort food in a cozy, friendly environment. Never had balkan food before? You are in for a treat! Try the Cevapi , the sudzukice, or try them both on the fantastic mixed grill plate. It's where I go on those rainy days where I need some delicious warm food to fill my tummy. Be sure to shake the hand of "Z," the owner. You will come away with a smile on your face and a sense of comfort.
Balkan Cafe & Grill
11800 N Lamar BlvdThe Balkan Cafe is wonderful place to get delicious comfort food in a cozy, friendly environment. Never had balkan food before? You are in for a treat! Try the Cevapi , the sudzukice, or try them both on the fantastic mixed grill plate. It's where I go on those rainy days where I need some delicious warm food to fill my tummy. Be sure to shake the hand of "Z," the owner. You will come away with a smile on your face and a sense of comfort.
This place is quintessential Austin! It is what all juice bars should aspire to be! The possibilities are endless, and if its not already on the menu, they will customize anything you request! It is a great place to pick up healthy eating options on the go. Try their Honey Beary smoothie, sip coconut water out of a fresh young coconut, and play a arcade pac man game on the house! Browse their extensive record album collection. Feeds and energizes both the body and the soul!
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JuiceLand
1625 Barton Springs RdThis place is quintessential Austin! It is what all juice bars should aspire to be! The possibilities are endless, and if its not already on the menu, they will customize anything you request! It is a great place to pick up healthy eating options on the go. Try their Honey Beary smoothie, sip coconut water out of a fresh young coconut, and play a arcade pac man game on the house! Browse their extensive record album collection. Feeds and energizes both the body and the soul!
Hungry late and want some great food? Easy Tiger is open until 2am. In addition to their extensive beer menu, they make their meats, sausages and breads homemade. Try their huge pretzels with beer cheese, but you can't go wrong with anything on the menu!
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Easy Tiger
1501 E 7th StHungry late and want some great food? Easy Tiger is open until 2am. In addition to their extensive beer menu, they make their meats, sausages and breads homemade. Try their huge pretzels with beer cheese, but you can't go wrong with anything on the menu!
Everything Else
A great farmers market next to a lake and park. Great atmosphere, wonderful vibe, great precooked food, fresh veggies, and live music. One of my favorite weekend hangouts.
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Mueller Farmers' Market
2006 Philomena StA great farmers market next to a lake and park. Great atmosphere, wonderful vibe, great precooked food, fresh veggies, and live music. One of my favorite weekend hangouts.
Parks & Nature
Right up the road from me (on the same creek the house backs up to) is Walnut Creek park. It has beautiful trails that go along the creek with cliffs all around that would make you forget you are in the city. It's where I go to get my nature fix! The park also has a playground, pool, and sports fields.
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Walnut Creek Metropolitan Playground
12138 N Lamar BlvdRight up the road from me (on the same creek the house backs up to) is Walnut Creek park. It has beautiful trails that go along the creek with cliffs all around that would make you forget you are in the city. It's where I go to get my nature fix! The park also has a playground, pool, and sports fields.
This is my favorite place to spend a day in Austin. Pack a picnic and visit this combination organic nursery/botanic garden/farm/orchard. It is owned by John Dromgoole, who has the longest running organic gardening radio show in the country. Everyone I have taken there has absolutely loved it, no matter what their age!
The Natural Gardener
8648 Old Bee Caves RdThis is my favorite place to spend a day in Austin. Pack a picnic and visit this combination organic nursery/botanic garden/farm/orchard. It is owned by John Dromgoole, who has the longest running organic gardening radio show in the country. Everyone I have taken there has absolutely loved it, no matter what their age!
Shopping
The domain is an oudoor shopping mall with great stores, restaurants, and nightlife. Rock Rose street, part of the Domain, has been named "the sixth street of North Austin." One of the most desirable destinations in Austin and just minutes from the house.
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The Domain
11410 Century Oaks TerraceThe domain is an oudoor shopping mall with great stores, restaurants, and nightlife. Rock Rose street, part of the Domain, has been named "the sixth street of North Austin." One of the most desirable destinations in Austin and just minutes from the house.