"On weekends, the crowds waiting at this vegan/vegetarian destination often spill onto the corner of South 1st St. and West Mary St. Many of Bouldin Creek Cafe’s dishes, like the Wanna-BLTA and homemade veggie chorizo breakfast tacos, taste almost as meaty—and just as good—as their original counterparts. It’s a great place to sip micheladas or mimosas after a morning at Barton Springs, and out-of-towners will look at the restaurant’s funky mosaics, buzzing patio, and multicolored interior and say, “Yep, this is exactly what I thought Austin would be like.”" - matthew jacobs, nicolai mccrary