Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Quite possibly the best burger you will ever eat. The line wraps around the outside of the building, but don't let that deter you, it moves quickly and the food is definitely worth the wait.
780 locals recommend
Hopdoddy Burger Bar
1400 S Congress AveQuite possibly the best burger you will ever eat. The line wraps around the outside of the building, but don't let that deter you, it moves quickly and the food is definitely worth the wait.
Thin, foldable New York style pizza pies with a delectable array of toppings. Always busy, so plan on a wait during peak times, or call ahead and pick up.
791 locals recommend
Home Slice Pizza
1415 S Congress AveThin, foldable New York style pizza pies with a delectable array of toppings. Always busy, so plan on a wait during peak times, or call ahead and pick up.
One of our favorite spots for brunch, but you can't go wrong with any meal there, it's all delicious!
279 locals recommend
South Congress Cafe
1600 S Congress AveOne of our favorite spots for brunch, but you can't go wrong with any meal there, it's all delicious!
Fantastic brunch menu, and for $25 you can get an entire bottle of champagne with three fresh-squeezed seasonal juices to create your own mimosas!
59 locals recommend
Olivia
2043 South Lamar BoulevardFantastic brunch menu, and for $25 you can get an entire bottle of champagne with three fresh-squeezed seasonal juices to create your own mimosas!
Delicious, local marble-slab style ice cream joint. Pick from a rotating menu of homemade flavors (including some alcoholic choices) and add toppings to your heart's content.
397 locals recommend
Amys Ice Creams
1301 S Congress AveDelicious, local marble-slab style ice cream joint. Pick from a rotating menu of homemade flavors (including some alcoholic choices) and add toppings to your heart's content.
Darn good mexican food that you don't have to get in the car for. Need we say more?
200 locals recommend
Curra's Grill
614 E Oltorf StDarn good mexican food that you don't have to get in the car for. Need we say more?
Essentials
This grocery store is open 24 hours and is just a short walk from our house.
1667 locals recommend
H-E-B
5808 Burnet RdThis grocery store is open 24 hours and is just a short walk from our house.
Small local grocery stores with a great selection of beer, wine and prepared meals. Some of the best breakfast tacos as well :)
45 locals recommend
RiverCity Market & Deli
2209 S Congress AveSmall local grocery stores with a great selection of beer, wine and prepared meals. Some of the best breakfast tacos as well :)
Drinks & Nightlife
Beer garden and sausage house. All of their sausages are made in house. Fantastic place! Great outdoor space and suitable for large parties.
264 locals recommend
Banger's Sausage House & Beer Garden
79 Rainey StBeer garden and sausage house. All of their sausages are made in house. Fantastic place! Great outdoor space and suitable for large parties.
For a taste of Texas brews, this is the place go! Also don't miss the Via 313 pizza trailer in the back yard. It's definitely one of the best in Austin.
74 locals recommend
Craft Pride
61 Rainey StFor a taste of Texas brews, this is the place go! Also don't miss the Via 313 pizza trailer in the back yard. It's definitely one of the best in Austin.