Waterloo Records
Downtown
Even if you’re not trying to buy records its just a fun place to wander around in
Bookpeople
Downtown
It’s a classic austin thing, nice bookstore with a coffee shop. I think they do events too if you’re a big reader
Waterloo Park
Downtown
Nice little corner of nature downtown. They do all sorts of events at the ampitheater
Hornitos
North Austin
This place is totally a drug front I have never seen more than like 3 people in it. The food is great and the margs are strong
Paperboy
East 11th
Lovely breakfast place with a very austin vibe. Good food.
Cidercade
Riverside
If you’re into arcades its a great place - the view of the river is beautiful too and they’ve got an outdoor patio for enjoying it
SoCo
South Congress
Lots of small shops - its getting more gentrified these days but there are still some fun art shops and book stores
Farmer’s Market
Mueller
Sundays
Good food and its a farmer’s market so you can get groceries and shit.
Mexicarte Museum
Downtown
I haven’t actually been but I’ve been told its okay. They’re also about to remodel it supposedly!
Las Trancas
East Cesar Chavez
My favorite nearby taco place, reasonably priced and delicious. They’ve gotten pretty popular so be wary of the lunch rush. No agua fresca though :(
El Taquito
South Austin
Best taco place imho - they also have agua fresca
Emerald Tavern
A place to drink and play games! You can make reservations and they also do events
Expensive but very good sushi
S Lamar
If you’re into oysters they got em and they’re very reasonably priced. They also have a milkshake that is the size of a small dog so bring a few people