Food & Drink
Food & Drink across Austin, TX.
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Taverna
Austin
Taverna is a North Austin Italian spot in the Domain area, serving house-made pasta and wood-fired fare in a relaxed setting that works as well for a midday plate as an evening meal. Note the lunch-into-dinner hours run continuously through the afternoon, so it's a reliable option when you're hungry off-peak.
Total Wine & More
Austin
Total Wine & More is a big-box beverage retailer in Austin's Mueller neighborhood, stocking a sprawling selection of wine, beer, and spirits that runs well beyond what a typical liquor store carries. Staff can point you toward regional Texas labels or a bottle for a specific occasion, and the store regularly hosts tastings if you'd rather sample before you commit.
IHOP
Austin
IHOP is a 24-hour chain diner on the eastern edge of downtown Austin, just off Cesar Chavez, serving the familiar lineup of pancakes, omelets, and all-day breakfast. Its round-the-clock hours make it a practical stop after a late night out or before an early start.
Papalote Taco House
Austin
Tucked into a converted building on South Lamar, Papalote Taco House is the kind of South Austin spot where the day starts early with breakfast tacos and runs through a menu that leans on house-made tortillas and a rotating lineup of salsas. Vegetarians have real options here rather than afterthoughts, and the early-morning opening makes it an easy stop before a day of exploring the neighborhood.
Hold Out Brewing
Austin
Set in a converted mid-century building on the edge of Clarksville, Hold Out Brewing pairs house-brewed beers with a from-scratch kitchen menu in a relaxed, patio-friendly setting. The first thing you'll notice is the easygoing neighborhood feel—it's as much a place to linger over a sandwich and a pint as it is to sample what's on tap.
Brown's BBQ
Austin
Brown's BBQ is a South Lamar barbecue spot in the 78704 neighborhood, the kind of unassuming Austin smoke joint where the focus stays squarely on the meat rather than the frills. Keep in mind the short week and limited hours — it's closed Mondays and wraps up by early evening the rest of the week, so plan a midday visit, as Austin barbecue has a habit of selling out before closing time.
Wingzup
Austin
Wingzup is a casual wings-and-drinks spot in Austin's North Loop area, the kind of place that leans into late hours and a relaxed bar-and-grill feel rather than fuss. Expect a menu built around chicken wings and the sort of easygoing setting that suits a low-key weeknight dinner or a drink that stretches toward midnight.
Desnudo Coffee: East Austin
Austin
Desnudo Coffee sits in a low-key corner of East Austin on Webberville Road, the kind of neighborhood roaster where the espresso gets as much attention as the room around it. Plan your visit for the morning—they open at 7 and wrap up by early afternoon, so it's more of a start-your-day stop than a lingering late-day hang.
WU Chow - Downtown
Austin
WU Chow brings dim sum and contemporary Chinese cooking to a sleek downtown space on West 5th, where the kitchen leans on fresh, locally sourced ingredients and a rotating lineup of dumplings and small plates. Note the split midday and evening service hours—they close between lunch and dinner, so plan around that 2-to-4 gap.
June's
Austin
June's is a relaxed neighborhood spot on South Congress where the wine list runs long and the menu leans into approachable American cooking, with the kind of all-day hours that make it easy to drop in for a glass and a bite whether it's lunch or late afternoon. Grab a seat near the front windows for some of the best people-watching on SoCo.
Saffron South
Austin
Tucked into a strip along Bee Caves Road in the Westlake area, Saffron South serves Indian cooking with a halal kitchen, drawing a steady lunch crowd for its midday service before reopening for dinner. Expect familiar North and South Indian dishes in a casual, unfussy setting that's easy to fit into a day of errands or a stop on the way back into town.
Taverna Austin (Downtown) | The Baci Room
Austin
Taverna's Baci Room is the downtown Austin restaurant's more intimate dining space, a quieter corner of the Second Street District spot known for housemade pasta and Northern Italian cooking. Expect a candlelit, date-night feel a little removed from the bustle of the main room and bar.
Eggman - Breakfast Sandwiches (Zilker)
Austin
Tucked along Barton Springs Road within walking distance of Zilker Park and the springs, Eggman keeps things focused: egg-forward breakfast sandwiches and coffee, served mornings only until early afternoon. Come early in the day, since the kitchen wraps up by 1:30 and isn't open past midweek.
Casa Maria
Austin
Casa Maria is a South Austin spot that wears a few hats at once—part Mexican restaurant, part bakery, part bar—so you can wander in for early-morning pan dulce and coffee or settle in later for a sit-down meal and a drink. The early 6 AM open makes it a practical stop for breakfast tacos before a day out, and the bakery case is usually the first thing you'll notice on the way in.
The Green Mesquite BBQ & More
Austin
The Green Mesquite has been serving Austin off Barton Springs Road for decades, the kind of unpretentious, no-frills barbecue joint where you order Texas-style brisket, ribs, and chicken-fried steak at the counter and settle in among locals. Live music on the patio and a come-as-you-are feel make it an easy stop after a swim at nearby Barton Springs.
Amy's Ice Creams
Austin
Amy's Ice Creams is an Austin institution, the local scoop shop where servers toss balls of ice cream over the counter and fold your chosen "crush'n" mix-ins into a cold slab in front of you. The Burnet Road location keeps the chain's playful, slightly irreverent spirit, with a rotating lineup of flavors like Mexican vanilla and a chalkboard of seasonal options worth checking before you order.
Hill-Bert's Burgers
Austin
Tucked along Cameron Road in northeast Austin, Hill-Bert's Burgers is a no-frills spot for griddled burgers and the usual fast-food sides, with a kitchen that runs from late morning into the evening. It's the kind of straightforward, counter-style burger stop that suits a quick lunch or an easy weeknight dinner rather than a drawn-out meal.
Lustre Pearl East
Austin
Lustre Pearl East is the East Austin sibling of the original Lustre Pearl, carrying the same laid-back, lived-in bar vibe to Linden Street with a sprawling outdoor space, picnic tables, and yard games that draw a casual crowd. Expect a rotating lineup of food, stiff drinks, and the kind of unpretentious patio hangout that East Austin does well, with doors open from late morning until midnight.
Hillside Farmacy
Austin
Set in a restored early-20th-century building on East 11th that once operated as a neighborhood pharmacy, Hillside Farmacy leans into that history with a tiled, apothecary-style interior you'll notice the moment you walk in. The menu runs from oysters and seafood to brunch plates and cocktails, making it as easy to drop by for morning coffee as for an evening at the bar.
Jalisco's Restaurant & Bar at Austin, TX
Austin
Tucked into South Austin along the southern stretch of Congress Avenue, Jalisco's serves Mexican fare in a neighborhood part of town well away from the South Congress tourist bustle closer to downtown. Open for lunch through dinner most days, it's the kind of spot where you'll likely find more regulars than visitors.
Still Austin Whiskey Co.
Austin
Still Austin Whiskey Co. is a grain-to-glass distillery tucked into the St. Elmo arts district in South Austin, where they mill, ferment, distill, and bottle everything on site using Texas-grown grain. Stop by the tasting room for a pour or a cocktail, and you'll likely catch the working still humming in the background—worth knowing they're closed Mondays and open afternoons into the evening the rest of the week.
Numero28 Austin
Austin
Numero28 brings a slice of New York-style Italian to downtown Austin's Second Street District, dealing in thin-crust pizzas sold by the meter alongside a full menu of pastas and antipasti. The midday break between lunch and the 4:30 dinner service is worth noting if you're planning a late-afternoon visit.
Café Crème - Oltorf
Austin
Tucked into a stretch of East Oltorf in South Austin, Café Crème pairs a morning coffee counter with a breakfast menu and a small grab-and-go food selection, so you can linger over a cup or grab provisions on your way out. It keeps daytime hours, opening at 7 a.m. and winding down by late afternoon, which makes it more of a morning-and-midday stop than an evening hangout.
Aviator Pizza & Drafthouse
Austin
Aviator Pizza & Drafthouse pairs a from-scratch pizza menu with a full bar and a wall of taps on South Congress in far south Austin, a roomy spot where you'll likely catch a game on the screens scattered around the dining room. Come for a casual lunch or weeknight dinner, since they keep regular daytime-into-evening hours rather than staying open late.