Rusty’s Austin Guidebook

Rusty
Rusty’s Austin Guidebook

Coffee

Fun coffee shops with Wi-Fi and light bites
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Revival Coffee
1405 E 7th St
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Figure 8 Coffee Purveyors
1111 Chicon St
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Grab a Veracruz migas taco then head to Flat Track for a cup of joe inside this local bike shop (don't miss the back patio)
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Flat Track Coffee
1619 E Cesar Chavez St
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Grab a Veracruz migas taco then head to Flat Track for a cup of joe inside this local bike shop (don't miss the back patio)
"All your legal vices under one roof" This place is more than just a coffee shop, and has great downtown people watching
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Halcyon
218 W 4th St
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"All your legal vices under one roof" This place is more than just a coffee shop, and has great downtown people watching
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Cuvee Coffee Bar
2000 E 6th St
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Full espresso bar + brewery Local tip: look to see if they're serving from the back cash register
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Lazarus Brewing Co.
1902 E 6th St
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Full espresso bar + brewery Local tip: look to see if they're serving from the back cash register
The food and ambiance are hard to beat at a coffee lounge in town
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Cenote
1010 E Cesar Chavez St
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The food and ambiance are hard to beat at a coffee lounge in town
Grab a Veracruz taco outside and enjoy the beer/coffee selection inside.
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Radio Coffee & Beer
4204 Menchaca Rd
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Grab a Veracruz taco outside and enjoy the beer/coffee selection inside.
Celebrity sightings, daily DJs spinning vinyl, and great coffee make this a local gem.
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Try Hard Coffee Roasters
1115 E 11th St
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Celebrity sightings, daily DJs spinning vinyl, and great coffee make this a local gem.
Probably the most expensive coffee on this list, but their miso/brown sugar iced lattes are worth it
Desnudo Coffee
Probably the most expensive coffee on this list, but their miso/brown sugar iced lattes are worth it

Tacos

Everyone has an opinion of their favorite taco / queso in Austin.
Chuy's isn't the best food, although their margaritas and complimentary nacho bar happy hour are hard to beat. This kitschy Tex-Mex dive has spawned a successful restaurant chain, and can be worth the trip if you're at Zilker Park or Barton Springs.
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Chuy's
1728 Barton Springs Rd
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Chuy's isn't the best food, although their margaritas and complimentary nacho bar happy hour are hard to beat. This kitschy Tex-Mex dive has spawned a successful restaurant chain, and can be worth the trip if you're at Zilker Park or Barton Springs.
Mine and Rachel Ray's favorite migas tacos in town (think: eggs+cheese+chips+salsa), although their meat, fish, and veggies are great too. I usually opt for homemade corn tortillas.
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Veracruz All Natural Food Truck
2505 Webberville Road
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Mine and Rachel Ray's favorite migas tacos in town (think: eggs+cheese+chips+salsa), although their meat, fish, and veggies are great too. I usually opt for homemade corn tortillas.
Not as close to home, but another opportunity to eat Veracruz tacos.
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Veracruz All Natural Food Truck
2505 Webberville Road
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Not as close to home, but another opportunity to eat Veracruz tacos.
There are several Torchy's in town. They’re not the most authentic tacos, but they do a lot of things right.
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Torchy's Tacos
2809 S 1st St
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There are several Torchy's in town. They’re not the most authentic tacos, but they do a lot of things right.
If it comes down to "Tacodeli or Torchy's" - choose Tacodeli every time.
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Tacodeli
4200 N Lamar Blvd
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If it comes down to "Tacodeli or Torchy's" - choose Tacodeli every time.
This place offers convenient tacos downtown.
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Tacodeli
4200 N Lamar Blvd
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This place offers convenient tacos downtown.
This place is on my list so you DON'T GO HERE. It's located downtown, but not worth your time.
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Taco Shack
4002 N Lamar Blvd
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This place is on my list so you DON'T GO HERE. It's located downtown, but not worth your time.
Higher-end casual shared plates and great cocktails.
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Fried and True Food Truck
1308 E 6th St
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Higher-end casual shared plates and great cocktails.
The actual best right here. I consider this "fusion food" because it's also some of the best BBQ in town. Note: not close to home.
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Valentina's Tex Mex BBQ
308 Menchaca Rd
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The actual best right here. I consider this "fusion food" because it's also some of the best BBQ in town. Note: not close to home.
Nothing fancy about this local favorite.
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Juan in a Million
2300 E Cesar Chavez St
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Nothing fancy about this local favorite.
Excellent elevated interior Mexican food, and the most expensive taco on this list.
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La Condesa
400 W 2nd St
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Excellent elevated interior Mexican food, and the most expensive taco on this list.

Bars

East Austin is full of character and exciting nightlife. Don't see the type of experience you're looking for? Just ask.
Lots of great live music/DJs at this dive with a shared back patio
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Dozen Street
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Lots of great live music/DJs at this dive with a shared back patio
A favorite cocktail bar. The Thai Kun food truck out back is good, and don't miss the upstairs mezcal bar if it's open!
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Whisler's
1816 E 6th St
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A favorite cocktail bar. The Thai Kun food truck out back is good, and don't miss the upstairs mezcal bar if it's open!
Some of the most talented bartenders in the city.
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The Roosevelt Room
307 W 5th St
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Some of the most talented bartenders in the city.
This place never disappoints. Check out the rooftop year round.
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HandleBar
121 E 5th St
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This place never disappoints. Check out the rooftop year round.
Slip on your cowboy boots and get ready for this two-stepping local institution
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The White Horse
500 Comal St
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Slip on your cowboy boots and get ready for this two-stepping local institution
They keep kombucha on tap at this rad queer bar, and there's an awesome vegan food truck out back.
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Cheer Up Charlies
900 Red River St
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They keep kombucha on tap at this rad queer bar, and there's an awesome vegan food truck out back.
The closest bar to my house. You can do better
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Kitty Cohen's
2211 Webberville Rd
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The closest bar to my house. You can do better
Great music, large shared patio
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HOTEL VEGAS
1502 E 6th St
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Great music, large shared patio
Another intimate garage bar with great cocktails and an entrance that's easy to miss.
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Small Victory
108 E 7th St
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Another intimate garage bar with great cocktails and an entrance that's easy to miss.
Get a reservation online to this awesome speakeasy
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Midnight Cowboy Modeling
313 E 6th St
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Get a reservation online to this awesome speakeasy
The drinks are good, but come here for the food at Surf 'n' Turf (massive and delicious nachos, po' boys, tacos, and salads).
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Lavaca Street Bar
405 Lavaca St
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The drinks are good, but come here for the food at Surf 'n' Turf (massive and delicious nachos, po' boys, tacos, and salads).
Always a good show
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Antone's
305 E 5th St
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Always a good show
Always a great show
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Elephant Room
315 Congress Ave
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Always a great show
Awesome selection of whisky
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Seven Grand
405 E 7th St
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Awesome selection of whisky
Do you like sour beers? It's all they have
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Blue Owl Brewing
2400 E Cesar Chavez St
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Do you like sour beers? It's all they have
The Driskill is the longest operating hotel in Texas. Beyond the history and ghost stories is a cute old bar in the back.
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The Driskill
217 Congress Ave
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The Driskill is the longest operating hotel in Texas. Beyond the history and ghost stories is a cute old bar in the back.
There's almost always something going on at this hip east side hostel and beautiful bar.
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The Cafe at Native Hostels
807 E 4th St
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There's almost always something going on at this hip east side hostel and beautiful bar.
Hear me out: the Brussels sprouts and beet fries at the East Side King food truck make this bar hard to beat.
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High Noon
2000 E Cesar Chavez St
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Hear me out: the Brussels sprouts and beet fries at the East Side King food truck make this bar hard to beat.

BBQ

BBQ in Austin is usually a slow-roasted slab of dry rubbed brisket that doesn't need much sauce.
The most famous BBQ in town. It's damn good, but probably not worth the wait if you're only here fore a few days.
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Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th St
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The most famous BBQ in town. It's damn good, but probably not worth the wait if you're only here fore a few days.
Arguably as good as Franklin's, but with a much shorter line.
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La Barbecue
2401 E Cesar Chavez St
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Arguably as good as Franklin's, but with a much shorter line.
Great BBQ downtown. Much more authentic than nearby Lambert's
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Cooper's Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que Austin
217 Congress Ave
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Great BBQ downtown. Much more authentic than nearby Lambert's
I call this place "bougie BBQ." The meat isn't the best, but the ambiance is great, and the side dishes are fire.
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Lamberts
401 W 2nd St
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I call this place "bougie BBQ." The meat isn't the best, but the ambiance is great, and the side dishes are fire.
Classic BBQ
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Micklethwait Craft Meats
1309 Rosewood Ave
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Classic BBQ
Also on my "best Taco list," this place is so good.
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Valentina's Tex Mex BBQ
308 Menchaca Rd
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Also on my "best Taco list," this place is so good.
Some of the best fried chicken in town.
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Gus’s Fried Chicken
117 San Jacinto Blvd
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Some of the best fried chicken in town.
BBQ / Japanese fusion
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Kemuri Tatsu-Ya
2713 E 2nd St
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BBQ / Japanese fusion

Points of Interest

Austin is a riot all year long. This list encompasses some local favorites.
America's largest urbanized bat colony comes out most warm nights, and the Congress Avenue Bridge is one of the best spots to watch the action. To get an idea of timing, check out this site: https://austinbatrefuge.org/congress-ave-bridge/
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Congress Avenue Bridge
Congress Avenue
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America's largest urbanized bat colony comes out most warm nights, and the Congress Avenue Bridge is one of the best spots to watch the action. To get an idea of timing, check out this site: https://austinbatrefuge.org/congress-ave-bridge/
Some locals consider this place a religion. Free at the beginning and end of every day (and closed most of the day Thursdays). Check hours / availability here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/barton-springs-pool-schedule FYI: except water there's absolutely no food or drink allowed
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Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton Dr
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Some locals consider this place a religion. Free at the beginning and end of every day (and closed most of the day Thursdays). Check hours / availability here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/barton-springs-pool-schedule FYI: except water there's absolutely no food or drink allowed
Based in Austin, the Alamo Drafthouse is an awesome movie experience.
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Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas
320 E 6th St
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Based in Austin, the Alamo Drafthouse is an awesome movie experience.
Whole Foods is from Austin, and this store is worth writing home about.
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Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar Blvd
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Whole Foods is from Austin, and this store is worth writing home about.
Costing $125 million, the library is one of the coolest buildings in town.
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Austin Central Library, Austin Public Library
710 W Cesar Chavez St
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Costing $125 million, the library is one of the coolest buildings in town.
A short hike to a great view
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Mount Bonnell
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A short hike to a great view
State capitol
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Texas Senate
1200 Congress Ave
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State capitol
What hasn't turned into condos is still cute bungalows that have turned into a hip bar district
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Rainey Street Historic District
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What hasn't turned into condos is still cute bungalows that have turned into a hip bar district
Photo op
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ऑस्टिन से अभिवादन मुरल
1720 S 1st St
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Photo op
Starting ~$80, these tintype photos aren't cheap, but they're unique.
Lumiere Tintype Photography
4710 E 5th St
Starting ~$80, these tintype photos aren't cheap, but they're unique.
The largest indoor climbing gym in America has great fitness classes and an awesome sauna.
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Austin Bouldering Project
979 Springdale Rd
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The largest indoor climbing gym in America has great fitness classes and an awesome sauna.

Grocery

H-E-B is our closest grocery store
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H-E-B
5808 Burnet Rd
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H-E-B is our closest grocery store
Convenient location
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Target
2300 W Ben White Blvd
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Convenient location
Very convenient location
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Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar Blvd
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Very convenient location