Coffee shop · Arts District
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"Austin coffee shop Idlewild opened a new location within the South by Southwest Headquarters building in downtown as of January 31. It’s open at 1400 Lavaca Street on the weekdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m." - Nadia Chaudhury
Coffee shop · Brentwood
This cozy European-style cafe offers a charming vibe with lovely pastries, coffee, and a kid-friendly playground, making it perfect for a laid-back day.
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Restaurant · Pershing
Nestled in a lively patio, this beloved food truck serves up mouthwatering smash burgers, zesty Thai chicken sandwiches, and crave-worthy fried chicken amid craft cocktails.
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Restaurant · Highland
Easy Tiger at The Linc serves up delicious baked goods, pretzels, and sandwiches in a vibrant, dog-friendly atmosphere with a lively bar and patio.
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Seafood restaurant · East Congress
Nestled behind Still Austin Distillery, this laid-back food truck serves hearty comfort food and fresh seafood, making it a must-try spot for casual bites.
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Restaurant · Downtown
Nestled in a cozy, bistro-style space, Bill's Oyster Bar serves up an impressive array of oysters and standout burgers, making for a lively happy hour spot.
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Movie theater · Dick Nichols
Experience movies in style at this trendy theater chain where cozy seats and delicious seat-side bites enhance your cinematic adventure.
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Chinese restaurant · Wooten
Chill spot dishing out Chinese classics like roasted duck and BBQ pork, with big portions and sharable plates that keep you coming back for more.
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Hotel · Arts District
Campus convention hotel with modern meeting spaces & casual rooms, plus an outdoor heated pool. On the University of Texas campus, this relaxed hotel and conference center is 1 mile from the State Capitol. The casual rooms and suites offer free Wi-Fi and desks, plus 37-inch flat-screens, iPod docks, coffeemakers, and granite-and-marble bathrooms. Upgraded rooms include wet bars, and concealing beds to create sitting/meeting areas. There’s a free 24/7 fitness center, plus an outdoor heated pool. Other amenities include a fine dining restaurant, a coffee shop and 37 meeting spaces. Guests can buy a pass allowing access to the campus sports facilities, and bike rentals can be arranged for a fee. Underground parking is available (surcharge).
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Flea market · Auditorium Shores
Offered multiple weekends a year, this vintage flea market offers a vast assortment of collectables.
Hamburger restaurant · West University
Step back in time at Dirty Martin's Place, an Austin classic since 1926, where hearty burgers and ice-cold beer meet a retro vibe that’s pure fun.
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