Pete and Kim's Guidebook

Kim
Pete and Kim's Guidebook

Food scene

Thoroughbread is a take-out bakery a block away next to the Bluebonnet Market. We recommend the sourdough bread, morning "burridough," and incredible chocolate chip cookies.
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ThoroughBread
1709 Bluebonnet Ln
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Thoroughbread is a take-out bakery a block away next to the Bluebonnet Market. We recommend the sourdough bread, morning "burridough," and incredible chocolate chip cookies.
Fresh-squeezed juice and delicious smoothies along Barton Springs Road. Great place to pick up vegan and vegetarian salads and wraps.
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JuiceLand
1625 Barton Springs Rd
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Fresh-squeezed juice and delicious smoothies along Barton Springs Road. Great place to pick up vegan and vegetarian salads and wraps.
A classic Austin restaurant and local favorite. The margaritas and classic Bob Armstrong queso are reason enough to go not to mention amazing fajitas, tacos and seafood entrees. Great for groups, but also has a welcoming bar area that is comfortable for solo diners. Curbside take-out option.
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Matt's El Rancho
2613 S Lamar Blvd
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A classic Austin restaurant and local favorite. The margaritas and classic Bob Armstrong queso are reason enough to go not to mention amazing fajitas, tacos and seafood entrees. Great for groups, but also has a welcoming bar area that is comfortable for solo diners. Curbside take-out option.
This Asian Smokehouse and Bar serves incredibly delicious food on a beautiful outdoor patio and also has curbside pick-up options. Stand-outs are smoked beef brisket, crunchy cabbage salad, chicken karaage, oak grilled snap peas and pork belly.
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Loro
2115 S Lamar Blvd
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This Asian Smokehouse and Bar serves incredibly delicious food on a beautiful outdoor patio and also has curbside pick-up options. Stand-outs are smoked beef brisket, crunchy cabbage salad, chicken karaage, oak grilled snap peas and pork belly.
Odd Duck is unlike any place you've ever been. The most imaginative and delicious food and cocktails. Menu changes seasonly and features local meat and veggies. Small plates that bring together amazing flavors and textures. Ample outdoor patio space.
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Odd Duck
1201 S Lamar Blvd
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Odd Duck is unlike any place you've ever been. The most imaginative and delicious food and cocktails. Menu changes seasonly and features local meat and veggies. Small plates that bring together amazing flavors and textures. Ample outdoor patio space.
Super Thai is our go to neighborhood joint for take out Thai, but they also have a nice indoor dining space.
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Super Thai Cuisine
2024 South Lamar Boulevard
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Super Thai is our go to neighborhood joint for take out Thai, but they also have a nice indoor dining space.
Delicious breakfast and take-out spot that specializes in paleo, vegan, GF and local/humane meat. Butter coffee, breakfast tacos, oatmeal and grab & go salads. Some outdoor seating and nice green lawn.
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Picnik
4801 Burnet Rd
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Delicious breakfast and take-out spot that specializes in paleo, vegan, GF and local/humane meat. Butter coffee, breakfast tacos, oatmeal and grab & go salads. Some outdoor seating and nice green lawn.
Classic breakfast fare like pancakes, omelettes and benedicts, shrimp and grits, breakfast sandwiches.
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Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
3217 Montrose Blvd
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Classic breakfast fare like pancakes, omelettes and benedicts, shrimp and grits, breakfast sandwiches.
Perfect spot for outdoor dining with fantastic Italian cuisine. Great for groups and families.
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Juliet Italian Kitchen
1500 Barton Springs Rd
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Perfect spot for outdoor dining with fantastic Italian cuisine. Great for groups and families.
Easy neighborhood walk to Aviary Wine & Kitchen, a beloved wine bar and local bistro. Seasonal and creative food in beautiful space with patio seating.
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Aviary Decor
2110 S Lamar Blvd
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Easy neighborhood walk to Aviary Wine & Kitchen, a beloved wine bar and local bistro. Seasonal and creative food in beautiful space with patio seating.
Perfect spot for delicious, casual and innovative Asian street food. Thai chicken kara-age, beet fries, brussels sprout salad and pork belly buns are stand outs.
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East Side King
2310 S Lamar Blvd
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Perfect spot for delicious, casual and innovative Asian street food. Thai chicken kara-age, beet fries, brussels sprout salad and pork belly buns are stand outs.
Really delicious coffee drinks and pastries.
Maha Coffee 78704
2324 S Lamar Blvd
Really delicious coffee drinks and pastries.
Black Sheep is our go to place for a burger, Bloody Mary and the best sports game on that day (especially soccer). Classic sports pub with seating inside and out.
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Black Sheep Lodge
2108 S Lamar Blvd
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Black Sheep is our go to place for a burger, Bloody Mary and the best sports game on that day (especially soccer). Classic sports pub with seating inside and out.
The Carpenter Hotel has a fabulous restaurant and is also open for early morning coffee and tacos so perfect place to hit before or after walking the trail. Think you might also be able to buy day passes to the pool.
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The Carpenter Hotel
400 Josephine St
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The Carpenter Hotel has a fabulous restaurant and is also open for early morning coffee and tacos so perfect place to hit before or after walking the trail. Think you might also be able to buy day passes to the pool.
Uchi is the best sushi in Austin. Reservations required.
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Uchi
801 S Lamar Blvd
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Uchi is the best sushi in Austin. Reservations required.
Merit Coffee is a great coffee shop when you need a change of scenery for teleworking. Good people watching!
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Merit Coffee
1105 S Lamar Blvd
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Merit Coffee is a great coffee shop when you need a change of scenery for teleworking. Good people watching!
If you are super serious about your coffee, Caffe Medici is your place.
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Caffe Medici
1101 W Lynn St
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If you are super serious about your coffee, Caffe Medici is your place.
Amazing ramen! Local favorite.
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Ramen Tatsu-Ya
1234 S Lamar Blvd
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Amazing ramen! Local favorite.
Easy Tiger is a bakery and restaurant with great breakfast, amazing sandwiches, charcuterie, and pretzels. Beautiful views from the patio or you can lower level in the trees.
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Easy Tiger
1501 E 7th St
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Easy Tiger is a bakery and restaurant with great breakfast, amazing sandwiches, charcuterie, and pretzels. Beautiful views from the patio or you can lower level in the trees.

Culture and art

Perfect outing if you have an hour. Small museum so perfect for strolling with families.
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Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum
605 Azie Morton Rd
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Perfect outing if you have an hour. Small museum so perfect for strolling with families.
Fairy Alley is a magical space in an alley one block east of Kinney, between Treadwell and Dexter, and directly behind Lamar Union. It’s a short walk and worth seeing.
Fairy Alley
1507 Treadwell St
Fairy Alley is a magical space in an alley one block east of Kinney, between Treadwell and Dexter, and directly behind Lamar Union. It’s a short walk and worth seeing.

Neighborhoods

The Zilker Neighborhood is an established inner city neighborhood that is family friendly with an eclectic mix of bungalows, ranch-style homes and new modern residences. Bordered by the restaurant and retail districts along Barton Springs Road and South Lamar Blvd, you can easily access all creature comforts, beautiful parks and trails and the city's best restaurants.
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Zilker
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The Zilker Neighborhood is an established inner city neighborhood that is family friendly with an eclectic mix of bungalows, ranch-style homes and new modern residences. Bordered by the restaurant and retail districts along Barton Springs Road and South Lamar Blvd, you can easily access all creature comforts, beautiful parks and trails and the city's best restaurants.

Off the beaten path

If you're looking for a little adventure, drive 30 minutes away to the BBQ capital of Texas. Smitty's and Kruetz's are our favorite BBQ joints. Some cute shops in downtown.
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Lockhart
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If you're looking for a little adventure, drive 30 minutes away to the BBQ capital of Texas. Smitty's and Kruetz's are our favorite BBQ joints. Some cute shops in downtown.

Shops

Favorite shops and boutiques
Great shop with new and recycled clothing, shoes, and accessories for women and men.
Pavement Austin
611 S Lamar Blvd
Great shop with new and recycled clothing, shoes, and accessories for women and men.
Really great thrift shop that is a bit more curated than most.
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Uptown Cheapskate Austin
3005 S Lamar Blvd
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Really great thrift shop that is a bit more curated than most.
Half Price Books is a Texas chain and is a really great place to pick up used books, records, etc. It’s large and well organized so perfect for spending an hour.
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Half Price Books
2929 S Lamar Blvd
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Half Price Books is a Texas chain and is a really great place to pick up used books, records, etc. It’s large and well organized so perfect for spending an hour.

Outdoor Recreation

Places and services for outdoor fun.
An Austin classic. Everyone loves Peter Pan mini golf.
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Peter Pan Mini Golf
1207 Barton Springs Rd
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An Austin classic. Everyone loves Peter Pan mini golf.
Zilker Park is our city's central park. There is something for everyone whether you want to just stroll through the park, visit Barton Springs, the Nature and Science Center or the Botanical Gardens.
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齐尔克公园
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Zilker Park is our city's central park. There is something for everyone whether you want to just stroll through the park, visit Barton Springs, the Nature and Science Center or the Botanical Gardens.
This place is the soul of the city. This three acre spring fed pool is an absolute oasis. Perfect place for a dip or just to read a book and people watch.
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巴顿泉市立游泳池
2201 William Barton Dr
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This place is the soul of the city. This three acre spring fed pool is an absolute oasis. Perfect place for a dip or just to read a book and people watch.
Lovely spot for a stroll. Affordable admission cost a just a few dollars. The Taniguchi Japanese Gardens are a personal favorite.
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齐尔克植物园
2220 Barton Springs Rd
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Lovely spot for a stroll. Affordable admission cost a just a few dollars. The Taniguchi Japanese Gardens are a personal favorite.
A favorite local bike shop with rental options.
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Trek Bicycle Lamar
517 S Lamar Blvd
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A favorite local bike shop with rental options.
Easy walk to kayak, canoe or paddle board.
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Zilker Park Boat Rentals
2101 Andrew Zilker Rd
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Easy walk to kayak, canoe or paddle board.
The best playscape in the city opened in Spring 2021. Complete wonderland for kids and bring a towel for the Liz Carpenter Fountain, a really fun slash pad.
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Alliance Children's Garden
1000 Barton Springs Rd
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The best playscape in the city opened in Spring 2021. Complete wonderland for kids and bring a towel for the Liz Carpenter Fountain, a really fun slash pad.

Grocery

This beloved neighborhood market is one block is away. It has all the essentials as well great beer and wine selection, breakfast tacos, a deli, and very kind staff. Everyone loves the Bluebonnet Mart.
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Bluebonnet Food Mart
1701 Bluebonnet Ln
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This beloved neighborhood market is one block is away. It has all the essentials as well great beer and wine selection, breakfast tacos, a deli, and very kind staff. Everyone loves the Bluebonnet Mart.
Great local food coop for groceries, deli, smoothies, etc.
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Wheatsville Food Co-Op
3101 Guadalupe St
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Great local food coop for groceries, deli, smoothies, etc.
Visit the flagship Whole Foods and don’t miss a photo in front of the flagship ATX sign at 5th and Lamar.
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Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar Blvd
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Visit the flagship Whole Foods and don’t miss a photo in front of the flagship ATX sign at 5th and Lamar.
Thom’s Market is mini-grocery with great selection of local and organic food, fresh produce, beer and wine.
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Thom's Market
1418 Barton Springs Rd
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Thom’s Market is mini-grocery with great selection of local and organic food, fresh produce, beer and wine.