"Bouldin Creek Café, the longtime vegetarian anchor of South First, pairs South Austin quirk with a sprawling, meat-free menu. Midday highlights include the tofu BLT and rotating veggie stir-fries in a mural-covered space that hums with energy. Open from 8 a.m. until 10 p.m. (11 p.m. on weekends), it’s a reliable stop at nearly any hour. The coffee, notably strong, more than handles the afternoon slump." - Darcie Duttweiler