Coffee shop · Iglehart
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"The east side coffee shop is set up in a vintage trailer with plenty of outdoor seating. Beans come from local roasteries like Creature Coffee Co., among others, along with bites from Pueblo Viejo and Sour Duck." - Nadia Chaudhury, Erin Russell
Bakery · Rollingwood
SusieCakes delights with moist, from-scratch layer cakes, cupcakes, and classic pies, all served up with a friendly vibe and charming bakery feel.
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Restaurant · Blackland
Austin Daily Press keeps it casual with inventive tortas, fresh bowls, tacos, and killer jalapeño hush puppies served picnic-style outdoors.
Restaurant · Highland
Easy Tiger @ The Linc serves up artisanal breads, massive pretzels, craft beers, and casual bites in a spacious, dog-friendly beer garden with an easy vibe.
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Noodle shop · Rmma
At Xian Sushi & Noodles, dive into a casual vibe where hand-pulled noodles steal the show alongside a variety of fresh sushi rolls, perfect for any craving.
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Southern restaurant (US) · Town Lake
A beloved Austin gem, Threadgill’s serves hearty Southern comfort food, live music, and a legendary Sunday gospel brunch in a nostalgic setting.
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Beer garden · Town Lake
Banger’s on Rainey Street is an expansive beer garden and sausage haven with 200+ taps, lively live music, hearty housemade links, and a dog-friendly vibe.
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Cocktail bar · Congress Ave District
Midnight Cowboy is an intimate, reservation-only speakeasy on Dirty 6th serving bold, artful cocktails in plush Prohibition-era booths.
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Restaurant · Downtown
RedFarm serves up creative dim sum and modern Chinese fare with vibrant flavors in a lively space, perfect for a stylish night out in downtown Austin.
Barbecue restaurant · Swedish Hill Historic District
At Franklin Barbecue in Austin, legendary pitmaster Aaron Franklin's melt-in-your-mouth brisket steals the show, making the long wait well worth it.
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Vegan restaurant · South Manchaca
The Vegan Yacht is a vibrant eatery serving oversized vegan burritos and bowls, paired with a charming market full of plant-based goodies.
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