East Atomic Ranch & Space Cowboy - local favorites
Coffee & Breakfast
This is one of our daily go-to's because 1) the coffee is just so good and 2) there is always great local art to enjoy or purchase. The owners do a lot in the community and , not that one would really notice, the coffeeshop is entirely vegan.
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Dear Diary Coffeehouse
1212 Chicon StThis is one of our daily go-to's because 1) the coffee is just so good and 2) there is always great local art to enjoy or purchase. The owners do a lot in the community and , not that one would really notice, the coffeeshop is entirely vegan.
We love their patio, but they also have a drive thru if you're short on time. They serve food all day, but we particularly like their brunch. (Dog friendly is a plus)
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Hank's Austin
5811 Berkman DrWe love their patio, but they also have a drive thru if you're short on time. They serve food all day, but we particularly like their brunch. (Dog friendly is a plus)
A popular food truck turned full restaurant, we love sitting rooftop at Paperboy while we slowly wake up with coffee (or mimosas...) Recently, its gotten pretty packed, so we recommend a reservation to keep that wait time down.
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Paperboy
1203 E 11th StA popular food truck turned full restaurant, we love sitting rooftop at Paperboy while we slowly wake up with coffee (or mimosas...) Recently, its gotten pretty packed, so we recommend a reservation to keep that wait time down.
We both like the food here because you have options to be indulgent or healthy depending on what you have planned for the day. Brunch is the most popular time of day, though if you find yourself in a long wait, they have games outside at your leisure.
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Snooze an AM Eatery
1700 S Lamar BlvdWe both like the food here because you have options to be indulgent or healthy depending on what you have planned for the day. Brunch is the most popular time of day, though if you find yourself in a long wait, they have games outside at your leisure.
Casual Dining
There are multiple locations, but the East 7th is our go-to. They are a stellar bakery that also serve great food and delicious drinks. They have a large patio for all times of day, or an inside seating option that is honestly great if you need a public place to work for a while. Sophie's favorite is the grilled cheese, Lu's go-to is the pretzel with beer cheese every time.
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Easy Tiger
1501 E 7th StThere are multiple locations, but the East 7th is our go-to. They are a stellar bakery that also serve great food and delicious drinks. They have a large patio for all times of day, or an inside seating option that is honestly great if you need a public place to work for a while. Sophie's favorite is the grilled cheese, Lu's go-to is the pretzel with beer cheese every time.
Honestly, this is both one of our favorite places to get tacos AND one of our favorite places to get drinks on the regular. Its fun to bring some games or quick enough to just eat and run. Sophie's order: spicy frozen margarita + Pirate . Lu's order: mexican martini + Pescadito. Oh and lots of guacamole.
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La Holly
2500 E 6th StHonestly, this is both one of our favorite places to get tacos AND one of our favorite places to get drinks on the regular. Its fun to bring some games or quick enough to just eat and run. Sophie's order: spicy frozen margarita + Pirate . Lu's order: mexican martini + Pescadito. Oh and lots of guacamole.
A dive bar with a fashion scene. A lot of interesting cross-overs occur at this grungy, yet stylish spot. If you want to experience what happens when a motorcycle club, a bachelorette party, and last night's event staff of the live show you went to see all share a bar, head on over to YJSC.
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Yellow Jacket Social Club
1704 E 5th StA dive bar with a fashion scene. A lot of interesting cross-overs occur at this grungy, yet stylish spot. If you want to experience what happens when a motorcycle club, a bachelorette party, and last night's event staff of the live show you went to see all share a bar, head on over to YJSC.
Whether its the beginning of your night or the end, this food truck in the back of Liberty Bar is worth your stop. If you're ever going to cross "ordering everything on the menu" off your bucket list, do it here. We...may have done it...a few times.
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East Side King
2000 E 6th StWhether its the beginning of your night or the end, this food truck in the back of Liberty Bar is worth your stop. If you're ever going to cross "ordering everything on the menu" off your bucket list, do it here. We...may have done it...a few times.
Cosmic has it all. Large patio for large groups. Coffee for morning chats. Three (very good) food trucks to satisfy whatever mood you might be in. Drinks all night. Whether its to work, read, visit with friends/family, go on a date, you'll want to do it here.
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宇宙咖啡+啤酒花园
121 Pickle RdCosmic has it all. Large patio for large groups. Coffee for morning chats. Three (very good) food trucks to satisfy whatever mood you might be in. Drinks all night. Whether its to work, read, visit with friends/family, go on a date, you'll want to do it here.
Nice Evening Out
Il Brutto
1601 E 6th StOne of our go-to Italian joints
In the first floor of a hotel, this menu will alter your taste buds for the better. And by menu, we mean whatever the chef decides to serve you in a multi-course experience for the day since they dont actually have a menu. If you're in the mood to eat&drink without making any decisions, this is the place for you.
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Vixen's Wedding
1813 A E 6th StIn the first floor of a hotel, this menu will alter your taste buds for the better. And by menu, we mean whatever the chef decides to serve you in a multi-course experience for the day since they dont actually have a menu. If you're in the mood to eat&drink without making any decisions, this is the place for you.
Fried and True Food Truck
1308 E 6th StOne of our favorite "date-night" spots.
If you 1) want a fine dining japanese experience and 2)can get a reservation, this is our favorite place to celebrate and spoil ourselves. You'll want to be sure to have a big appetite when you go!
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Uchi
801 S Lamar BlvdIf you 1) want a fine dining japanese experience and 2)can get a reservation, this is our favorite place to celebrate and spoil ourselves. You'll want to be sure to have a big appetite when you go!
The best marriage of farm to table and cajun cuisine. If you can, go on Wednesday's for a special menu.
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Vic and Al's
2406 Manor RdThe best marriage of farm to table and cajun cuisine. If you can, go on Wednesday's for a special menu.
Pizza, Wine, Pasta , all in the heart of downtown. Simple concept, complex flavors. Reservation recommended.
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Red Ash
303 Colorado StPizza, Wine, Pasta , all in the heart of downtown. Simple concept, complex flavors. Reservation recommended.
Drinks
Okay, so this one takes a little planning(especially for bigger groups), but we promise it will be worth it. You have to download the app and request a reservation where you will then be sent instructions on location and how to enter (its a "secret" bar). When you're inside, no cameras, no talking to other groups, 2 hour limit. The drinks are next level.
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Here Nor There
612 Brazos StOkay, so this one takes a little planning(especially for bigger groups), but we promise it will be worth it. You have to download the app and request a reservation where you will then be sent instructions on location and how to enter (its a "secret" bar). When you're inside, no cameras, no talking to other groups, 2 hour limit. The drinks are next level.
Mean-Eyed Cat
1621 W 5th StA Johnny Cash Tribute bar, so enough said.
If you're in the mood for a neighborhood bar with a pool, head over to Kitty Cohens.
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Kitty Cohen's
2211 Webberville RdIf you're in the mood for a neighborhood bar with a pool, head over to Kitty Cohens.
We might be bias because we had our first "oh wait we like each other?" date here BUT they have great drinks with lots of space. Like most places in Austin, there's a good chance you'll get to hear live music too. AND if you're lucky, the mezcal lounge upstairs will be open.
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Whisler's
1816 E 6th StWe might be bias because we had our first "oh wait we like each other?" date here BUT they have great drinks with lots of space. Like most places in Austin, there's a good chance you'll get to hear live music too. AND if you're lucky, the mezcal lounge upstairs will be open.
Okay. Dont judge us because we dont actually think the drinks are that great. But hey, its Christmas all year round at Lala's. And we mean like sensory overload Christmas. Like Elves dance in the air every time someone goes to the bathroom Christmas (literally). If that's youre thing, you should definitely go to this novelty bar.
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Lala's Little Nugget
2207 Justin LnOkay. Dont judge us because we dont actually think the drinks are that great. But hey, its Christmas all year round at Lala's. And we mean like sensory overload Christmas. Like Elves dance in the air every time someone goes to the bathroom Christmas (literally). If that's youre thing, you should definitely go to this novelty bar.
Dancing
A neat place not quite on dirty 6th (but as close as you can get) that has good dancing music consistently. They share a back yard with Swan Dive and so you can go between bars without having to whip out your ID each time. If you're someone who tends to find themselves barefoot at the end of the night, this is probably your jam.
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Barbarella
611 Red River StA neat place not quite on dirty 6th (but as close as you can get) that has good dancing music consistently. They share a back yard with Swan Dive and so you can go between bars without having to whip out your ID each time. If you're someone who tends to find themselves barefoot at the end of the night, this is probably your jam.
Highland Lounge is one of our favorite places to lose the night. They have a large dance floor for those who are feeling the energy. They have an upstairs that overlooks the dance floor and has more of a lounging vibe if you're finding yourself in conversation. They have an outside bar for when you need a break. And they have a basement bar for those who find themselves in the mood for dark, dingy, underground, red light, synth situations.
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Highland Lounge
404 Colorado StHighland Lounge is one of our favorite places to lose the night. They have a large dance floor for those who are feeling the energy. They have an upstairs that overlooks the dance floor and has more of a lounging vibe if you're finding yourself in conversation. They have an outside bar for when you need a break. And they have a basement bar for those who find themselves in the mood for dark, dingy, underground, red light, synth situations.
If casually swaying side to side is more your dance style, Cheer up Charlies will definitely deliver. A cross over between bar and music venue, theres always a good (and chill) time to be had.
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Cheer Up Charlies
900 Red River StIf casually swaying side to side is more your dance style, Cheer up Charlies will definitely deliver. A cross over between bar and music venue, theres always a good (and chill) time to be had.
Grocery
H-E-B
5808 Burnet RdThe closest and most standard grocery store here
If you're a bit more of an organic shopper, you might have an easier time finding things here. They also have a park and stage for live music if you need to kill some time.
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Central Market
4477 S Lamar BlvdIf you're a bit more of an organic shopper, you might have an easier time finding things here. They also have a park and stage for live music if you need to kill some time.
If you're used to shopping at Trader Joe's , its hard to shop somewhere else, even when you're traveling. No worries there, head over to the downtown location.
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Trader Joe's
211 Walter Seaholm DrIf you're used to shopping at Trader Joe's , its hard to shop somewhere else, even when you're traveling. No worries there, head over to the downtown location.
Outdoors
If you want to kayak, canoe, or stand-up paddle board on the lake in Downtown, this is our favorite rental spot. (ACL tip: if you cant or dont want to get a ticket, rent a kayak or canoe and park it right at the shore of Zilker park and listen free all day)
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Rowing Dock
2418 Stratford DrIf you want to kayak, canoe, or stand-up paddle board on the lake in Downtown, this is our favorite rental spot. (ACL tip: if you cant or dont want to get a ticket, rent a kayak or canoe and park it right at the shore of Zilker park and listen free all day)
A beautiful and accessible hike. They have a small waterfall and fairly easy trails if you want to get outside but not be sore the next day. Reservation recommended but not required.
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野生盆地保护区
805 N Capital of Texas HwyA beautiful and accessible hike. They have a small waterfall and fairly easy trails if you want to get outside but not be sore the next day. Reservation recommended but not required.
Probably every guide book in Austin recommends Barton Springs, so we might as well too. They require reservations now so plan ahead. Its definitely worth it.
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巴顿泉市立游泳池
2201 William Barton DrProbably every guide book in Austin recommends Barton Springs, so we might as well too. They require reservations now so plan ahead. Its definitely worth it.