Laura's best of Austin
Coffee & breakfast
This lovely spot is a quick walk away and is the sister shop to Flat Track, another amazing coffee shop and coffee roaster. Get there early on the weekends for donuts from Andy’s! Chris is a daily regular here, also known as “Cold Brew Guy” – it’s that good.
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Palamino Coffee
4136 E 12th StThis lovely spot is a quick walk away and is the sister shop to Flat Track, another amazing coffee shop and coffee roaster. Get there early on the weekends for donuts from Andy’s! Chris is a daily regular here, also known as “Cold Brew Guy” – it’s that good.
A 15-minute walk away, Batch has one of the best backyards on the east side and a robust beer selection. Meat eaters: try their sausage and cheese kolache! Non-meat eaters: their potato and hashbrown kolache is amaaaazing.
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Batch Craft Beer & Kolaches
3220 Manor RdA 15-minute walk away, Batch has one of the best backyards on the east side and a robust beer selection. Meat eaters: try their sausage and cheese kolache! Non-meat eaters: their potato and hashbrown kolache is amaaaazing.
This restaurant has quickly risen to be an eastside favorite. Order online, pickup and go to Alamo Pocket Park or Mueller Lake Park for an indulgent picnic.
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Bird Bird Biscuit
2701 Manor RdThis restaurant has quickly risen to be an eastside favorite. Order online, pickup and go to Alamo Pocket Park or Mueller Lake Park for an indulgent picnic.
Bars & drinks
Just around the corner off Airport Blvd, this classic dive bar and part-time venue often features live music. Check their website to see who’s playing or pop in on Sundays for Soul Sunday.
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Skylark Lounge
2039 Airport BlvdJust around the corner off Airport Blvd, this classic dive bar and part-time venue often features live music. Check their website to see who’s playing or pop in on Sundays for Soul Sunday.
A true East Austin staple that’s tucked a mile away in the neighborhood. Every Saturday night is Africa night and features a homey buffet.
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Sahara Lounge
1413 Webberville RdA true East Austin staple that’s tucked a mile away in the neighborhood. Every Saturday night is Africa night and features a homey buffet.
An exceedingly popular spot for the 30 and under east side crowd. Discoteca meets meme bar meets karaoke pub. It’ll be hot, it’ll be sweaty, it’ll be fun.
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Outer Heaven Disco Club
1808 East 12th StreetAn exceedingly popular spot for the 30 and under east side crowd. Discoteca meets meme bar meets karaoke pub. It’ll be hot, it’ll be sweaty, it’ll be fun.
Sweet treats
Y’all. This spot offers New Zealand ice cream – and if you aren’t familiar with that yet, get ready. They mix frozen fruit with a vanilla ice cream base and swirl it into the creamiest fresh treat. Their specials change regularly – get whatever they are highlighting.
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Zeds Real Fruit Ice Cream
1814 Harvey StY’all. This spot offers New Zealand ice cream – and if you aren’t familiar with that yet, get ready. They mix frozen fruit with a vanilla ice cream base and swirl it into the creamiest fresh treat. Their specials change regularly – get whatever they are highlighting.
Another Austin classic. Huge flavor selection. Tons of mix-ins. And occasionally you’ll get a lil scoop n flip show from the staff.
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Amys Ice Creams
1301 S Congress AveAnother Austin classic. Huge flavor selection. Tons of mix-ins. And occasionally you’ll get a lil scoop n flip show from the staff.
Casual bites
Off East Cesar Chavez, this food truck turned brick and mortar has made a big splash in the Austin BBQ scene. Started by Franklin BBQ alums, it’s super consistent, flavorful and doesn’t require a 4 hour wait. Prepare yourself for a line on weekend mornings, though.
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La Barbecue
2401 E Cesar Chavez StOff East Cesar Chavez, this food truck turned brick and mortar has made a big splash in the Austin BBQ scene. Started by Franklin BBQ alums, it’s super consistent, flavorful and doesn’t require a 4 hour wait. Prepare yourself for a line on weekend mornings, though.
Classic Mexican tacos. A BYOB food truck yard. Fun vibes. A great hang to take folks that want a wide selection. Pizza, gyros, empanadas and more trucks are offered too.
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Cuantos Tacos
1108 East 12th StreetClassic Mexican tacos. A BYOB food truck yard. Fun vibes. A great hang to take folks that want a wide selection. Pizza, gyros, empanadas and more trucks are offered too.
Honestly, our favorite restaurant in Austin. Under the radar, this casual place is affordable, flavorful, and consistent. Get the meat sampler plate and try 8 different options!
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Aster's Ethiopian Restaurant
2804 N Interstate Hwy 35Honestly, our favorite restaurant in Austin. Under the radar, this casual place is affordable, flavorful, and consistent. Get the meat sampler plate and try 8 different options!
Their East 6th location has Domo Alleygato, a lively and inventive bar that will transport you to the alleyways of Japan.
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Ramen Tatsu-Ya
1234 S Lamar BlvdTheir East 6th location has Domo Alleygato, a lively and inventive bar that will transport you to the alleyways of Japan.
Upscale restaurants
Only a 10 minute drive away, it’s a Japanese Izakaya meets Texas barbecue haunt. Bon Appetit, The New York Times, GQ, Eater and more have featured Kemuri. Highly recommend getting a Bento Box and the Puff Puff Pass to share.
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Kemuri Tatsu-Ya
2713 E 2nd StOnly a 10 minute drive away, it’s a Japanese Izakaya meets Texas barbecue haunt. Bon Appetit, The New York Times, GQ, Eater and more have featured Kemuri. Highly recommend getting a Bento Box and the Puff Puff Pass to share.
Where New York Italian and East Austin meet. They have gotten a ton of national press lately, and while it’s on the pricey side, it’s great for a glass of natural wine and a plate of pasta. There will be a line. Just get a glass of wine and lean in.
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Birdie's
2944 East 12th StreetWhere New York Italian and East Austin meet. They have gotten a ton of national press lately, and while it’s on the pricey side, it’s great for a glass of natural wine and a plate of pasta. There will be a line. Just get a glass of wine and lean in.
Great for brunch, dinner, or happy hour. Launderette is tucked in the Holly neighborhood and has one of the best dessert menus in the city.
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Launderette
2115 Holly StGreat for brunch, dinner, or happy hour. Launderette is tucked in the Holly neighborhood and has one of the best dessert menus in the city.
Things to do
Every Sunday from 10am to 2pm, this market features a ton of local farmers, artisanal goods, and readymade foods. Perfect for dog watching. Cookie lovers MUST stop by Teddy V’s.
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Mueller Farmers' Market
2006 Philomena StEvery Sunday from 10am to 2pm, this market features a ton of local farmers, artisanal goods, and readymade foods. Perfect for dog watching. Cookie lovers MUST stop by Teddy V’s.
Truly the crown jewel of Austin. Crudo? Hot? Need a refresher? This naturally fed spring is 68 degrees all year round and will restore your soul. Pro-tip: park on the south entrance! If the lot is full, you can park in the neighborhood off Barton Hills Dr and walk through the trail.
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Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrTruly the crown jewel of Austin. Crudo? Hot? Need a refresher? This naturally fed spring is 68 degrees all year round and will restore your soul. Pro-tip: park on the south entrance! If the lot is full, you can park in the neighborhood off Barton Hills Dr and walk through the trail.
You can rent a Stand Up Paddle Board or Kayak from the boat put in off Chicon. This is a great way to see the city skyline, watch the bats, or paddle to Snake Island – a small little island in the middle of Town Lake. Highly recommend bringing a few drinks and a snack to make a day of it.
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Ladybird Lake & Bike Trail
2 Robert T Martinez Jr StYou can rent a Stand Up Paddle Board or Kayak from the boat put in off Chicon. This is a great way to see the city skyline, watch the bats, or paddle to Snake Island – a small little island in the middle of Town Lake. Highly recommend bringing a few drinks and a snack to make a day of it.