Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Offshoot of the famed Uchi restaurant with upscale sushi & small plates in a farmhouse-chic space. Tyson Cole's menu consists of hot and cool tastings, sushi and sashimi, makimono, yakimono and tempura, and a changing omakase based on seasonal items. In 2011, Cole won the “Best Chef, Southwest” award from the James Beard Foundation.
We LOVE this place. We're pretty sure you will, too.
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Uchiko
4200 N Lamar BlvdOffshoot of the famed Uchi restaurant with upscale sushi & small plates in a farmhouse-chic space. Tyson Cole's menu consists of hot and cool tastings, sushi and sashimi, makimono, yakimono and tempura, and a changing omakase based on seasonal items. In 2011, Cole won the “Best Chef, Southwest” award from the James Beard Foundation.
We LOVE this place. We're pretty sure you will, too.
Hip coffeehouse within walking distance has an easygoing vibe and sells delicious baked goods, and caffeinated drinks.
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Quack's 43rd Street Bakery
411 E 43rd StHip coffeehouse within walking distance has an easygoing vibe and sells delicious baked goods, and caffeinated drinks.
Authentic Mexican eats from awesome breakfast tacos to their popular roasted chicken. Relax in a colorful, casual setting. We eat here at least once a week.
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Julio's Cafe
4230 Duval StAuthentic Mexican eats from awesome breakfast tacos to their popular roasted chicken. Relax in a colorful, casual setting. We eat here at least once a week.
Modern Italian fare, from house made pasta to handcrafted pizza, all served in a simple setting. Just blocks away.
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ASTI Trattoria
408 E 43rd StModern Italian fare, from house made pasta to handcrafted pizza, all served in a simple setting. Just blocks away.
Austinites consider juicing to be "essential". And Juiceland is the best of the best. This health-minded, cool hang-out serves juices, smoothies & hot drinks, plus noodle bowls & salads. Head on over for a smoothie after playing some tennis down the street at Shipe.
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JuiceLand
1625 Barton Springs RdAustinites consider juicing to be "essential". And Juiceland is the best of the best. This health-minded, cool hang-out serves juices, smoothies & hot drinks, plus noodle bowls & salads. Head on over for a smoothie after playing some tennis down the street at Shipe.
Man o' man, this place is good! It's a short drive away (on the same street as Sweet Ritual. Hint,hint). Designed by Japanese craftsmen, Kome has a modern atmosphere that compliments its homestyle Japanese comfort food. An extensive menu of Izakaya style meals and sushi rolls have influences from the owners' travels to other parts of Asia, with an added Austin flare.
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Komé
5301 Airport BlvdMan o' man, this place is good! It's a short drive away (on the same street as Sweet Ritual. Hint,hint). Designed by Japanese craftsmen, Kome has a modern atmosphere that compliments its homestyle Japanese comfort food. An extensive menu of Izakaya style meals and sushi rolls have influences from the owners' travels to other parts of Asia, with an added Austin flare.
We get cravings for their steam bun sliders! Their menu of contemporary Vietnamese cuisine features a mix of traditional fare and cool, chef-driven dishes. They take special pride in offering farm to table twists with as many locally-sourced ingredients as possible. Short drive (near Kome and Sweet Ritual).
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Bun Belly
6929 Airport BlvdWe get cravings for their steam bun sliders! Their menu of contemporary Vietnamese cuisine features a mix of traditional fare and cool, chef-driven dishes. They take special pride in offering farm to table twists with as many locally-sourced ingredients as possible. Short drive (near Kome and Sweet Ritual).
The Omelettry in Austin continues to shine as a favorite breakfast stop with a friendly, funky atmosphere. Close by once you hop in your car.
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The Omelettry
4631 Airport Blvd The Omelettry in Austin continues to shine as a favorite breakfast stop with a friendly, funky atmosphere. Close by once you hop in your car.
They even have a drive through.
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The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
13376 US-183They even have a drive through.
This is where we go for some Third Wave coffee. Houndstooth serves only the finest, along with tea, beer, wine and pastries. Local and national suppliers source sustainable products from the best estates, farms, and provinces around the world.
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Houndstooth Coffee
4200 N Lamar BlvdThis is where we go for some Third Wave coffee. Houndstooth serves only the finest, along with tea, beer, wine and pastries. Local and national suppliers source sustainable products from the best estates, farms, and provinces around the world.
Just a short drive from the house, this place has AMAZING
dairy free ice cream with options for a wide variety of dietary needs. Try the soft serve. Try the Unicorn Poop. Try it all. You can't go wrong.
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Sweet Ritual
4631 Airport BlvdJust a short drive from the house, this place has AMAZING
dairy free ice cream with options for a wide variety of dietary needs. Try the soft serve. Try the Unicorn Poop. Try it all. You can't go wrong.
No word describes the Hyde Park Bar & Grill better than “comfort.” The extensive menu features a range of items to please everyone, from dedicated carnivores to kids to those just looking for a light bite. The relaxed ambiance makes an ideal backdrop for midday business meetings, date nights, and family gatherings. Walk right on over.
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Hyde Park Bar & Grill
4206 Duval StNo word describes the Hyde Park Bar & Grill better than “comfort.” The extensive menu features a range of items to please everyone, from dedicated carnivores to kids to those just looking for a light bite. The relaxed ambiance makes an ideal backdrop for midday business meetings, date nights, and family gatherings. Walk right on over.
Are you a vegetarian? Looking for a nice soup and salad meal? Since 1980, Mother's Cafe has been serving up great vegetarian and vegan food. Their cashew tamari dressing is so popular, you can find it in our local grocery stores. Even my husband-the die-hard meat eater-can get behind a meal at Mother's. So, head on over...it's just a few blocks away from the house.
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Mother's Cafe
Are you a vegetarian? Looking for a nice soup and salad meal? Since 1980, Mother's Cafe has been serving up great vegetarian and vegan food. Their cashew tamari dressing is so popular, you can find it in our local grocery stores. Even my husband-the die-hard meat eater-can get behind a meal at Mother's. So, head on over...it's just a few blocks away from the house.
Well, of course there's amazing BBQ nearby. We wouldn't be in Texas, if there wasn't. This acclaimed barbecue family offers brisket, ribs, sides & craft beers in a relaxed, wood-decked space.
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Black's Barbecue Austin
3110 Guadalupe StWell, of course there's amazing BBQ nearby. We wouldn't be in Texas, if there wasn't. This acclaimed barbecue family offers brisket, ribs, sides & craft beers in a relaxed, wood-decked space.
Are you Paleo? Do you crave Butter coffee, bone broth, and corn-free, peanut-free, soy-free eats? This place is seriously good. The vibe at Picnik won’t make you feel like you suddenly need to get in touch with your spirituality or pay $4,000 to be reminded to breath deeply. It just feels like any other bright, friendly, laid-back Austin spot - it’s an easy choice for a casual brunch or dinner. No reason to be skeptical or sprint away from that.
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Picnik
4801 Burnet RdAre you Paleo? Do you crave Butter coffee, bone broth, and corn-free, peanut-free, soy-free eats? This place is seriously good. The vibe at Picnik won’t make you feel like you suddenly need to get in touch with your spirituality or pay $4,000 to be reminded to breath deeply. It just feels like any other bright, friendly, laid-back Austin spot - it’s an easy choice for a casual brunch or dinner. No reason to be skeptical or sprint away from that.
Do you like thin crust pizza as much as the Long family does? Well, here's the best crust in town. This is a weekly outing for us. Not only is the pizza fantastic, but they also have an extensive menu of local beer and wine. What more do you need? Just a short drive away.
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House Pizzeria
Do you like thin crust pizza as much as the Long family does? Well, here's the best crust in town. This is a weekly outing for us. Not only is the pizza fantastic, but they also have an extensive menu of local beer and wine. What more do you need? Just a short drive away.
Essentials
Walk on over to our local grocer. Need an avocado? Organic produce? Grass-fed meats? They've got it all and it's just blocks from the house.
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Fresh Plus Grocery
1221 W Lynn StWalk on over to our local grocer. Need an avocado? Organic produce? Grass-fed meats? They've got it all and it's just blocks from the house.
This place has live music most nights and a big playground for the kiddos. Along with it just being an awesome grocery store. Walk or ride on over.
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Central Market
4477 S Lamar BlvdThis place has live music most nights and a big playground for the kiddos. Along with it just being an awesome grocery store. Walk or ride on over.
Need stamps? Mail that package off? There is a post office right in the neighborhood.
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United States Postal Service
4300 SpeedwayNeed stamps? Mail that package off? There is a post office right in the neighborhood.
Need to get your 'do did? 4001 Salon offers clients a relaxed and welcoming environment. Any of their stylists will be happy to assist you in choosing Aveda products best suited for healthy, beautiful hair and skin. They also operate an art gallery showcasing local art. All of this gorgeousness is just blocks from the house.
4001 Duval Hair Salon
4001 Duval StNeed to get your 'do did? 4001 Salon offers clients a relaxed and welcoming environment. Any of their stylists will be happy to assist you in choosing Aveda products best suited for healthy, beautiful hair and skin. They also operate an art gallery showcasing local art. All of this gorgeousness is just blocks from the house.
Need a Hallmark card? Balloons? Shampoo? PediaSure?
HEB is a big ol' privately held supermarket chain. You can walk there from the house, but you'll probably want to drive.
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H-E-B
5808 Burnet RdNeed a Hallmark card? Balloons? Shampoo? PediaSure?
HEB is a big ol' privately held supermarket chain. You can walk there from the house, but you'll probably want to drive.
Need a haircut? You'll get a great one here. Shiner Beer, arcade games and great music are just a bonus at Birds. They've been named eight times to Elle’s list of the 100 best salons in America and awarded Best Haircut by the Austin Chronicle every year since opening.
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Birds Barbershop
6800 Burnet RdNeed a haircut? You'll get a great one here. Shiner Beer, arcade games and great music are just a bonus at Birds. They've been named eight times to Elle’s list of the 100 best salons in America and awarded Best Haircut by the Austin Chronicle every year since opening.
Circle K
3112 E Cesar Chavez St Gas station very close to the house. Fill 'er up.
Born and raised in downtown Austin, Texas in 1937, family owned, Twin Liquors began as one small store and has emerged into a “home grown,” successful Austin company that has a unique and well-respected reputation throughout the United States for having impeccable team members, outstanding customer service, conveniently located stores, extensive selections of fine wines and premium spirits from around the world, and substantial community involvement.
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Twin Liquors
1801 E 51st StBorn and raised in downtown Austin, Texas in 1937, family owned, Twin Liquors began as one small store and has emerged into a “home grown,” successful Austin company that has a unique and well-respected reputation throughout the United States for having impeccable team members, outstanding customer service, conveniently located stores, extensive selections of fine wines and premium spirits from around the world, and substantial community involvement.
Parks & Nature
Play some tennis, swim in our neighborhood pool, and relax under the pecan trees. This is a great place to bring your kiddos.
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Shipe Neighborhood Park
4400 Avenue GPlay some tennis, swim in our neighborhood pool, and relax under the pecan trees. This is a great place to bring your kiddos.
Walk on over to this par 35, 9-hole course which carries up and down hills over beautiful Waller Creek. The old course is relatively short by modern standards, featuring small, well-manicured greens typical of the era in which it was built.
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Hancock Recreation Center
811 E 41st StWalk on over to this par 35, 9-hole course which carries up and down hills over beautiful Waller Creek. The old course is relatively short by modern standards, featuring small, well-manicured greens typical of the era in which it was built.
Arts & Culture
It is housed in the former studio of sculptor Elisabet Ney and is dedicated to showcasing her life and works. As you wander through the neighborhood make sure you stop by and take a look.
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Elisabet Ney Museum
304 E 44th StIt is housed in the former studio of sculptor Elisabet Ney and is dedicated to showcasing her life and works. As you wander through the neighborhood make sure you stop by and take a look.
Want to be surrounded by amazing art while in your Down Dog? Black Lagoon has been offering a truly one-of-a-kind yoga space in Austin since 2012. They offer a variety of all levels yoga classes, and promote the arts + wellness in an intimate and comfortable environment. I love this studio with every fiber of my being.
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Gallery Black Lagoon
4301 Guadalupe StreetWant to be surrounded by amazing art while in your Down Dog? Black Lagoon has been offering a truly one-of-a-kind yoga space in Austin since 2012. They offer a variety of all levels yoga classes, and promote the arts + wellness in an intimate and comfortable environment. I love this studio with every fiber of my being.
Want to catch a play while you're in town? Just walk right on down. Founded in 1992, Hyde Park Theatre has produced over 50 world and regional premieres. In addition to a mainstage season, HPT curates the largest performance festival in the Southwest, FronteraFest. Definitely a go-to spot for the arts.
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Hyde Park Theatre
511 W 43rd StWant to catch a play while you're in town? Just walk right on down. Founded in 1992, Hyde Park Theatre has produced over 50 world and regional premieres. In addition to a mainstage season, HPT curates the largest performance festival in the Southwest, FronteraFest. Definitely a go-to spot for the arts.
The Mondo Gallery is a permanent art space in Austin, TX featuring a curated mix of original artwork and limited edition screen prints.Their goal is to showcase and promote artists from around the world, and provide a physical space to view, enjoy and purchase art inspired by film, television, comics and other things we love. Walk on over and revel in the glory.
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Mondo Gallery
The Mondo Gallery is a permanent art space in Austin, TX featuring a curated mix of original artwork and limited edition screen prints.Their goal is to showcase and promote artists from around the world, and provide a physical space to view, enjoy and purchase art inspired by film, television, comics and other things we love. Walk on over and revel in the glory.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a chill neighborhood hangout that's open late and is known for its gelato-based cocktails, coffee & gourmet sandwiches. It's also a great spot to just grab some food during the day and relax on their patio. Their gelato is to-die-for.
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Dolce Vita
This is a chill neighborhood hangout that's open late and is known for its gelato-based cocktails, coffee & gourmet sandwiches. It's also a great spot to just grab some food during the day and relax on their patio. Their gelato is to-die-for.
Need some wine? Want a great date night kinda place? Vino Vino fits the bill. They have an extensive selection of wines for sale by the bottle or glass, craft cocktails, delicious food, and paella Sunday. No need to drive...it's just up the street.
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Vino Vino
4119 Guadalupe StNeed some wine? Want a great date night kinda place? Vino Vino fits the bill. They have an extensive selection of wines for sale by the bottle or glass, craft cocktails, delicious food, and paella Sunday. No need to drive...it's just up the street.
Everything Else
Hopefully you will never need this one...but, just in case...Dell Children’s is the premier health care provider for children and adolescents. It's also the only dedicated freestanding pediatric facility in the region.
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Dell Children's Medical Center
4900 Mueller Blvd Hopefully you will never need this one...but, just in case...Dell Children’s is the premier health care provider for children and adolescents. It's also the only dedicated freestanding pediatric facility in the region.
Hoping you won't need this, but just in case...MedSpring offers quick and convenient urgent care in a comfortable and modern setting. With X-ray and lab equipment onsite, their medical staff provides excellent care for a wide range of illnesses and injuries, from coughs and colds to cuts and broken bones. Most MedSpring visits last less than an hour so you can get back to what matters.
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CareNow Urgent Care - Central Austin
3906 N Lamar BlvdHoping you won't need this, but just in case...MedSpring offers quick and convenient urgent care in a comfortable and modern setting. With X-ray and lab equipment onsite, their medical staff provides excellent care for a wide range of illnesses and injuries, from coughs and colds to cuts and broken bones. Most MedSpring visits last less than an hour so you can get back to what matters.
Entertainment & Activities
Like hot yoga? Me, too. Core Power is awesome. Here you have hour yoga classes that teach the Baptiste method. Inside their yoga fitness studios, something amazing is happening. With this high intensity workout, you’ll push past physical boundaries with an open mind and a beating heart, turning doubt into security, strangers into friends and stress into sweat.
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CorePower Yoga
4616 Triangle AveLike hot yoga? Me, too. Core Power is awesome. Here you have hour yoga classes that teach the Baptiste method. Inside their yoga fitness studios, something amazing is happening. With this high intensity workout, you’ll push past physical boundaries with an open mind and a beating heart, turning doubt into security, strangers into friends and stress into sweat.
This place is wonderful and there's usually not a wait. Plus, they have chairs to fit the kiddos so they can be pampered along with you.
Organic Nails Spa
4001 N Lamar BlvdThis place is wonderful and there's usually not a wait. Plus, they have chairs to fit the kiddos so they can be pampered along with you.
Ohhhh, yes. You read this correctly. There's an Alamo Drafthouse super close to the house. So, bring your appetite and sense of humor and get ready. Your only problem will be, once you experience a show at the Alamo, all other movie cinemas will be dead to you.
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Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Mueller
1911 Aldrich StOhhhh, yes. You read this correctly. There's an Alamo Drafthouse super close to the house. So, bring your appetite and sense of humor and get ready. Your only problem will be, once you experience a show at the Alamo, all other movie cinemas will be dead to you.
This place is known for their friendly attitude, superb personal trainers, Olympic weightlifting & powerlifting facilities, and diverse clientele. They're also revered for what they DON’T have: blaring music, TVs, crowds, salespeople, and cologne-wearing gorillas that don’t re-rack their weights. It's also known for “the Arm” – the gargantuan dumbbell-curling bicep that protrudes over Guadalupe Street. Check it out.
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Hyde Park Gym
4125 Guadalupe StThis place is known for their friendly attitude, superb personal trainers, Olympic weightlifting & powerlifting facilities, and diverse clientele. They're also revered for what they DON’T have: blaring music, TVs, crowds, salespeople, and cologne-wearing gorillas that don’t re-rack their weights. It's also known for “the Arm” – the gargantuan dumbbell-curling bicep that protrudes over Guadalupe Street. Check it out.