Jenny’s guidebook
My Favorite Restaurants/Coffee Shops
Austin has become quite the foodie town! Here are some of my favorite local spots. If anything, make sure to try a breakfast taco while you're in town. It's a daily addiction for me!
Best tacos in town!
Breakfast tacos are served until 11am on weekdays and all day on weekends. My favorites are the Jess Special, Sirloin Egg and Cheese, as well as the Huevos Ahogados.
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Tacodeli
4200 N Lamar BlvdBest tacos in town!
Breakfast tacos are served until 11am on weekdays and all day on weekends. My favorites are the Jess Special, Sirloin Egg and Cheese, as well as the Huevos Ahogados.
Houndstooth Coffee
4200 N Lamar BlvdTheir espresso is superior with a clean and modern atmosphere.
Figure 8 Coffee Purveyors
1111 Chicon StAnother great coffee spot.
Maudie's Cafe
2608 W 7th StGreat food for a great price and their margaritas are spot on.
Titaya's Thai Cuisine
5501 N Lamar BlvdIt's by far my favorite Thai restaurant for the price!
Sa-Tén
916 Springdale RdIf you're looking for a coffee shop near my home, this one is my favorite.
Great spot if you're looking to enjoy a nice day outside. They have an extensive multi-level patio with a tree and view of Ladybird Lake.
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Mozart's Coffee Roasters
3825 Lake Austin BlvdGreat spot if you're looking to enjoy a nice day outside. They have an extensive multi-level patio with a tree and view of Ladybird Lake.
G'Raj Mahal
73 Rainey StBest Indian food in town.
South Congress Cafe
1600 S Congress AveAn old favorite for American cuisine.
Old Thousand
1000 E 11th StFavorite Chinese restaurant.
Caffe Medici
1101 W Lynn StGreat local coffee purveyor.
Justine's
4710 E 5th StBest French restaurant in town.
Blue Dahlia Bistro
1115 E 11th StGreat French bistro.
Sway
1417 S 1st StTo die for Thai fusion fine dining.
24 Diner
600 N Lamar BlvdBest 24 hour restaurant! I suggest having the roasted chicken.
Snooze an AM Eatery
1700 S Lamar BlvdBest brunch!
Counter Cafe
1914 E 6th StBest brunch spot on the Eastside.
Ramen Tatsu-Ya
1234 S Lamar BlvdBest Ramen in town!
Unique Places to Shop
Want to pick out a memento to remind you of your stay in Austin? These are some of my favorite local shops.
This is by far my favorite shop in Austin! It has all kinds of beautiful and whimsical things for the home, as well as beauty products, jewelry, books, cards, and more.
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take heart
1211 E 11th StThis is by far my favorite shop in Austin! It has all kinds of beautiful and whimsical things for the home, as well as beauty products, jewelry, books, cards, and more.
Uncommon Objects
1602 Fort View RdBest antique store in Austin!
This is one of my favorite local jewelry designers! Their designs are simple, modern, and elegant.
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Limbo Jewelry
1708 S Congress AveThis is one of my favorite local jewelry designers! Their designs are simple, modern, and elegant.
Miranda Bennett Studio
1211 E 11th StFavorite local clothing designer.
Uptown Modern
5111 Burnet RdFavorite Midcentury Modern furniture store.
Things to Do
There is always something going on in Austin, be it a festival, tour, show, or weekend attraction. Here are some of my favorite things to do with my time off.
Enjoy the view on a sunny day. I come here to run up and down the steps, but most come to enjoy the view of the city or Ladybird Lake. It's best to come around sunset!
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ボンネル山
Enjoy the view on a sunny day. I come here to run up and down the steps, but most come to enjoy the view of the city or Ladybird Lake. It's best to come around sunset!
Go for a walk on the extensive trails or if it's hot enough take a dip in Barton Springs.
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ズィルカー・メトロポリタン・パーク
2207 Barton Springs RdGo for a walk on the extensive trails or if it's hot enough take a dip in Barton Springs.
Zilker Park Boat Rentals
2101 Andrew Zilker RdOn a sunny day, I like to get some exercise kayaking.
ジルカー植物園
2220 Barton Springs RdI'm a big hiker. If you want to get away from the city life, the greenbelt is the way to go. Keep in mind that on weekends, the greenbelt can get pretty crowded.
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Barton Creek Greenbelt
3755 South Capital of Texas HighwayI'm a big hiker. If you want to get away from the city life, the greenbelt is the way to go. Keep in mind that on weekends, the greenbelt can get pretty crowded.
Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum
605 Azie Morton RdThe Contemporary Austin - Jones Center
700 Congress AveThere's always a fascinating exhibit, and I do love to peruse their permanent collection of modern art whenever I visit!
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The Blanton Museum of Art
200 East Martin Luther King Junior BoulevardThere's always a fascinating exhibit, and I do love to peruse their permanent collection of modern art whenever I visit!
The whole of South Congress is a huge tourist destination. There are plenty of shops to pop in and out of, as well as a variety of restaurants from coffee and snacks to fine dining.
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South Congress
The whole of South Congress is a huge tourist destination. There are plenty of shops to pop in and out of, as well as a variety of restaurants from coffee and snacks to fine dining.
Alamo is an Austin gem. Enjoy drinks and eats during the movie. The theater has a full lunch and dinner menu.
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Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar
1120 S Lamar BlvdAlamo is an Austin gem. Enjoy drinks and eats during the movie. The theater has a full lunch and dinner menu.
This is my favorite Art and Indie filmhouse. It's similar to Alamo Drafthouse in that it has a full bar and food menu, but the lineup of movies caters more to independent and/or award winning films and documentaries.
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Violet Crown Social Club
1111 E 6th StThis is my favorite Art and Indie filmhouse. It's similar to Alamo Drafthouse in that it has a full bar and food menu, but the lineup of movies caters more to independent and/or award winning films and documentaries.
If you're looking to check out theatre in Austin, this is the theatre to check out.
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ZACH シアター
202 S Lamar BlvdIf you're looking to check out theatre in Austin, this is the theatre to check out.
Mohawk Austin
912 Red River StFavorite music venue.
Stubb's Bar-B-Q
801 Red River StFavorite music venue.
Favorite Bars
I'm not a big drinker, but when I do meet friends for a cocktail, these are the establishments I frequent.
Weather Up
1808 E Cesar Chavez StGreat back patio area, superior cocktails.
Favorite hole in the wall bar. They usually play country or bluegrass with a dance hall for two-stepping.
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The White Horse
500 Comal StFavorite hole in the wall bar. They usually play country or bluegrass with a dance hall for two-stepping.
Lustre Pearl East
114 Linden StWhisler's
1816 E 6th St