South Central Austin Guidebook
Favorites Eats & Drinks in our neighborhood
These are the most delish cupcakes! They also have awesome lemon bars, cookies and other sweet treats that are worth it!
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Sugar Mama's Bakeshop
1905 S 1st StThese are the most delish cupcakes! They also have awesome lemon bars, cookies and other sweet treats that are worth it!
Vegetarian or not your going to love this mostly plant based food menu! This place can be pretty busy during brunch but show up late night and sneak in to first come first serve bar service for a late night relaxed dinner.
565 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Bouldin Creek Cafe
1900 S 1st StVegetarian or not your going to love this mostly plant based food menu! This place can be pretty busy during brunch but show up late night and sneak in to first come first serve bar service for a late night relaxed dinner.
Magnolia is open 24 hours but still serves up some killer dishes! Try the queso or enchiladas or go for breakfast anytime!
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Magnolia Cafe
1920 S Congress AveMagnolia is open 24 hours but still serves up some killer dishes! Try the queso or enchiladas or go for breakfast anytime!
Craving a good hearty salad for lunch? This is the spot. They also have yummy vegi inspired cocktails that are refreshing. They have a beautiful outside patio under a large oak tree.
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Vinaigrette
2201 College AveCraving a good hearty salad for lunch? This is the spot. They also have yummy vegi inspired cocktails that are refreshing. They have a beautiful outside patio under a large oak tree.
A great date night or nicer dinner with a group. This place has a dark and comfortable setting with sharable dishes great for sharing and exploring different dishes together. They also have unique cocktails and a lovely bar and outdoor seating.
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Sway
1417 S 1st StA great date night or nicer dinner with a group. This place has a dark and comfortable setting with sharable dishes great for sharing and exploring different dishes together. They also have unique cocktails and a lovely bar and outdoor seating.
Frozen bananas dipped in chocolate or peanut butter with any topping you want?! Yes please right?! Go get one.
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Bananarchy
1311 S 1st StFrozen bananas dipped in chocolate or peanut butter with any topping you want?! Yes please right?! Go get one.
Love the plantains and the beans and rice here! They also serve up some awesome rum based drinks. Pretty authentic and festive Cuban spot!
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Habana Restaurant
2728 S Congress AveLove the plantains and the beans and rice here! They also serve up some awesome rum based drinks. Pretty authentic and festive Cuban spot!
Winebelly
519 W Oltorf StCoffee spots nearby for different moods
Cosmic serves coffee and boos and also has many food trucks to grab a quick bite. They often have life music and have plenty of outdoor space for large groups. Its also family friendly!
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Cosmic Coffee + Beer Garden
121 Pickle RdCosmic serves coffee and boos and also has many food trucks to grab a quick bite. They often have life music and have plenty of outdoor space for large groups. Its also family friendly!
Great local spot for some quick coffee today or stay awhile with your laptop. They have fresh pastries but theres also an awesome breakfast taco truck right outside.
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Once Over Coffee Bar
2009 S 1st StGreat local spot for some quick coffee today or stay awhile with your laptop. They have fresh pastries but theres also an awesome breakfast taco truck right outside.
Fun to see all the doggies that come with their owners for a beer or a coffee. Lots of outdoor seating and a few trailers serving tacos and other yummy breakfast treats.
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Radio Coffee & Beer
4204 Menchaca RdFun to see all the doggies that come with their owners for a beer or a coffee. Lots of outdoor seating and a few trailers serving tacos and other yummy breakfast treats.
Probably the closest walking distance from Paradise in the City. A good spot to work from also.
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Summer Moon Coffee
3115 S 1st StProbably the closest walking distance from Paradise in the City. A good spot to work from also.
Delicious coffee on the go or for staying and the most amazing authentic columbian pastries. They also have live music some nights.
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Plaza Colombian Coffee
3842 S Congress AveDelicious coffee on the go or for staying and the most amazing authentic columbian pastries. They also have live music some nights.
Outdoor fun
Lots of people know Barton Springs for the fresh cold spring fed pool but not as many know Deep Eddy. The only difference is a solid bottom vs Barton Springs Natural bottom. Make sure you grab some Jim Jims on the way out!
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Deep Eddy Municipal Pool
401 Deep Eddy AveLots of people know Barton Springs for the fresh cold spring fed pool but not as many know Deep Eddy. The only difference is a solid bottom vs Barton Springs Natural bottom. Make sure you grab some Jim Jims on the way out!
BYOB and work on your golf game. Wether your a beginner or a pro you will enjoy this beautiful property while enjoying a fun game with friends or work on your game solo.
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Butler Park Pitch & Putt
201 Lee Barton DrBYOB and work on your golf game. Wether your a beginner or a pro you will enjoy this beautiful property while enjoying a fun game with friends or work on your game solo.
We love this place! Very hard to park but get dropped off or come early and see the dogs running and round and feel like you are on an island in the middle of nowhere not the middle of Austin.
Maybe stop by Hula Hut for a Margarita after or Mozarts for some coffee.
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Red Bud Isle Park
3401 Redbud TrailWe love this place! Very hard to park but get dropped off or come early and see the dogs running and round and feel like you are on an island in the middle of nowhere not the middle of Austin.
Maybe stop by Hula Hut for a Margarita after or Mozarts for some coffee.
Take a hike down in this area before or after snaggy some awesome tacos at the original Taco Deli near the entrance.
In the summer if its rained enough there is water, so wear your swimmies!
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Campbell's Hole
Take a hike down in this area before or after snaggy some awesome tacos at the original Taco Deli near the entrance.
In the summer if its rained enough there is water, so wear your swimmies!
A scenic run or walk around Austin will take you past some iconic statues, Barton springs pool, nature centers, Zilker Park, and to some cool places to rent a kayak or canoe! Please do not take any scooters on the trail, its against the law & dangerous for everyone.
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Lady Bird Lake
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike TrailA scenic run or walk around Austin will take you past some iconic statues, Barton springs pool, nature centers, Zilker Park, and to some cool places to rent a kayak or canoe! Please do not take any scooters on the trail, its against the law & dangerous for everyone.
Indoor fun
This place is legendary and classic Texas. You can grab some BBQ, see all the legendary photos and hear some live music while getting your two step on!
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Broken Spoke
3201 S Lamar BlvdThis place is legendary and classic Texas. You can grab some BBQ, see all the legendary photos and hear some live music while getting your two step on!
SPIN Austin
213 W 5th StThis is an awesome old school bowling alley with some killer tex mex enchiladas.
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Dart Bowl
5700 Grover AveThis is an awesome old school bowling alley with some killer tex mex enchiladas.
Sightseeing
Most people know this for the famous "Welcome to Austin" Mural but the building itself is home to the artist, Todd Sanders who owns Road House Relics. He has done custom work for the likes of Willy Nelson and Sandra Bullock and is nationally known for his work and shows in famous New York galleries. Go inside and say hello and grab one of his awesome designs via a t-shirt for a good souvenir.
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Roadhouse Relics
1720 S 1st StMost people know this for the famous "Welcome to Austin" Mural but the building itself is home to the artist, Todd Sanders who owns Road House Relics. He has done custom work for the likes of Willy Nelson and Sandra Bullock and is nationally known for his work and shows in famous New York galleries. Go inside and say hello and grab one of his awesome designs via a t-shirt for a good souvenir.
This is where you will find the famous " I love you so much" street art. One your way there you can crews all the great shops on S. Congress and grab some brunch at one of the many restaurant's near there. When on congress you can see the states capital all the way down congress.
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Jo's Coffee
1300 S Congress AveThis is where you will find the famous " I love you so much" street art. One your way there you can crews all the great shops on S. Congress and grab some brunch at one of the many restaurant's near there. When on congress you can see the states capital all the way down congress.
Its free! Also its pretty cool to see some historic artwork and walk the the rooms where high profile US leaders spend their time working for our country
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Texas Senate
1200 Congress AveIts free! Also its pretty cool to see some historic artwork and walk the the rooms where high profile US leaders spend their time working for our country
Quick bites
This place is historic! Save room for their frozen custard dipped cones!
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Sandy's Hamburgers
603 Barton Springs RdThis place is historic! Save room for their frozen custard dipped cones!
Soo good for meat lovers and vegans alike! Counter service and serves you up some fresh food fast! Try their strawberry lemonade, or don't, its addicting!
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Chi'Lantro
1509 S Lamar BlvdSoo good for meat lovers and vegans alike! Counter service and serves you up some fresh food fast! Try their strawberry lemonade, or don't, its addicting!
P. Terry's is like Austin's In and Out. Except they use quality ingredients like grass fed beef and have veggie burgers and other healthy options like wheat buns plus its open late and the lemonade is amazing!
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P. Terry's Burger Stand
404 S Lamar BlvdP. Terry's is like Austin's In and Out. Except they use quality ingredients like grass fed beef and have veggie burgers and other healthy options like wheat buns plus its open late and the lemonade is amazing!
This is our favorite spot for a very good fresh sand-which there are many across town its a local chain and a local fav.
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ThunderCloud Subs
2308 Lake Austin BlvdThis is our favorite spot for a very good fresh sand-which there are many across town its a local chain and a local fav.
This looks like a mini ethnic grocery store but it secretly serves the best Chicken Shawarma out there and for super cheap! Get it while its hot, check to make sure they are open before you go. Mostly open on weekdays.
28 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Phoenicia
2912 S Lamar BlvdThis looks like a mini ethnic grocery store but it secretly serves the best Chicken Shawarma out there and for super cheap! Get it while its hot, check to make sure they are open before you go. Mostly open on weekdays.
Payo sa lungsod
Ang dapat iempake
Its generally pretty warm here in Texas
Even if its dead winter, check the weather before you come and make sure you have layers incase a 32 degree morning goes to an 80 degree sunny day. Texas weather can change quickly! Always pack a swim suit, you never know!
Mga kagawian at kultura
This is a pretty informal place
A lot of businesses and restaurants here are pretty casual. We like to dress up sometimes for special occasions but generally people are pretty laid back.
Mga paraan para makatipid
HEB is your friend
If your staying in an air bnb with a kitchen grab a few light groceries and snacks from local Texas grocery chain and make a dinner with your crew one night.
Paano makapaglibot
Texas loves their cars
Lots of people drive here, lucky for you then you don't have to! Its easy to get a Lyft to and from central and surround areas. We also have many other forms of transportation in Austin including rental scooters, bikes, buses. We do have a train but its not probably not going anywhere you are looking to go. However, there is an Amtrak stop in Austin if you prefer taking scenic routes around Texas. We do recommend a rental car if exploring other areas of Texas while here. There are many cool day trips you can take from Austin like floating the shortest river in the world in New Braunfels or seeing the Alamo in San Antonio.
Mga kagawian at kultura
Wear your cowboy boots if you go two stepping
Its easier to dance, and the locals take you more seriously. If you want to fill up your dance card, wear your boots!
Huwag palampasin
The Brew
Austin's beloved Salsa and Jazz band. They play beautiful latin grooves and have a loyal following of Salsa dancers. Look them up in advance and see if they are preforming anywhere during your visit for a fun night out!