Boho-Ranch retreat in the hip part of town
Food scene
Butterfly is a local favorite. Relaxed cool vibes this mostly outdoor bar is a must. Often has live music in the evenings. Less than a 5 minute walk this bar also is the location for Patrizis, the best Italian food truck in town - very busy on the weekends.
145 locals recommend
The Butterfly Bar Austin
2307 Manor RdButterfly is a local favorite. Relaxed cool vibes this mostly outdoor bar is a must. Often has live music in the evenings. Less than a 5 minute walk this bar also is the location for Patrizis, the best Italian food truck in town - very busy on the weekends.
Haymaker is a fun sports bar with quick eats, your favorite game on TV and fun vibes
246 locals recommend
Haymaker
2310 Manor RdHaymaker is a fun sports bar with quick eats, your favorite game on TV and fun vibes
Slightly more upscale but very reasonable Vic and Al's has amazing Cajun-style food with friendly owners.
27 locals recommend
Vic and Al's
2406 Manor RdSlightly more upscale but very reasonable Vic and Al's has amazing Cajun-style food with friendly owners.
Salty Sow
1917 Manor RdMeat eater heaven. Upscale food and tapas
Love Supreme
2805 Manor RoadBoutique pizza with a nice patio scene, very family friendly.
Great spot for breakfast/lunch. Very busy on the weekends, but worth the wait.
89 locals recommend
Bird Bird Biscuit
2701 Manor RdGreat spot for breakfast/lunch. Very busy on the weekends, but worth the wait.
Slightly upscale Mexican-style restaurant with good food and great cocktails.
141 locals recommend
El Chile Cafe y Cantina
1900 Manor RdSlightly upscale Mexican-style restaurant with good food and great cocktails.
Historic coffeehouse that is a cultural pillar of the neighborhood. Good for getting a little work done in the morning or seeing a local artist performing at night.
250 locals recommend
Cherrywood Coffeehouse
1400 E 38th 1/2 StHistoric coffeehouse that is a cultural pillar of the neighborhood. Good for getting a little work done in the morning or seeing a local artist performing at night.
Farm to table locally sourced and delicious. Likely to need a reservation in advance.
263 locals recommend
Dai Due
2406 Manor RdFarm to table locally sourced and delicious. Likely to need a reservation in advance.
El Chilito
2219 Manor RdFamous taco spot. Great for breakfast or an outdoor lunch.
Places we take visiting friends to see!
Daytime activities
Fun quick stop to see beautiful crystals and a touch of the occult. Often busy with palm readers on Sunday afternoon (covid dependent?).
Tip: Buy a geode there for $10-15 and they will crack it open for you on the spot : )
10 locals recommend
Nature's Treasures of Texas
4103 N Interstate Hwy 35Fun quick stop to see beautiful crystals and a touch of the occult. Often busy with palm readers on Sunday afternoon (covid dependent?).
Tip: Buy a geode there for $10-15 and they will crack it open for you on the spot : )
This is a pretty park that is usually bustling with families and dogs, good place to stretch your legs and walk around the lake or pick a spot to sit for coffee or a cocktail.
220 locals recommend
Mueller Lake Park
4550 Mueller BlvdThis is a pretty park that is usually bustling with families and dogs, good place to stretch your legs and walk around the lake or pick a spot to sit for coffee or a cocktail.
Sundays 10:00 - 2:00
Again this is only open Sunday 10:00 - 2:00, but if you are free its worth checking out, not only for good food, but a lot of handmade art/jewelry/clothing.
167 locals recommend
Mueller Farmers' Market
2006 Philomena StSundays 10:00 - 2:00
Again this is only open Sunday 10:00 - 2:00, but if you are free its worth checking out, not only for good food, but a lot of handmade art/jewelry/clothing.
Lovely plant and cactus store, even if you don't want to take and plants home with you, still a fun stop after lunch.
16 locals recommend
Tillery Street Plant Co.
801 Tillery StLovely plant and cactus store, even if you don't want to take and plants home with you, still a fun stop after lunch.