Food & Drink
Food & Drink across Austin, TX.
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Sagebrush
Austin
Sagebrush is a South Austin honky-tonk on South Congress, leaning into the kind of live country music and laid-back, boots-on-the-floor atmosphere that South Austin is known for. Open evenings into the early morning, it's the sort of unpretentious neighborhood spot where the music and the crowd matter more than the décor.
Rusty Cannon Pub
Austin
Bartle's, er—Rusty Cannon Pub is a neighborhood spot on Stassney Lane in South Austin, the kind of unpretentious bar-and-grill where the kitchen stays open late and the focus is on cold beer, pub food, and a steady rotation of regulars. Open until 2 a.m. on weeknights, it leans more toward a no-frills local hangout than a destination, with the usual American pub fare and screens for catching a game.
Zucchini Kill Bakery
Austin
Zucchini Kill Bakery is an Austin spot specializing in vegan baked goods, with a punk-leaning name and sensibility to match. Note the afternoon-into-evening hours—it opens at 3 PM rather than at dawn like a typical bakery, so plan your visit accordingly.
Turf N' Surf Po Boy
Austin
Tucked into a converted house on Lavaca Street in downtown Austin, Turf N' Surf Po Boy serves Gulf-inspired po'boys, fried seafood baskets, and other casual fare in an unfussy, order-at-the-counter setting. It's an easy stop for a quick, hearty lunch or dinner when you're exploring the downtown area.
Southside Market & BBQ - Austin at Arbor Walk
Austin
Southside Market & BBQ traces its roots to Elgin, Texas, where the original market has been smoking meat since the late 1800s, and this Arbor Walk location brings that tradition to North Austin with its signature all-beef "hot guts" sausage alongside brisket and ribs. Part butcher shop and part restaurant, it's a reliable stop if you want to taste a piece of Central Texas barbecue history without making the drive out to Elgin.
Merit Coffee
Austin
Merit Coffee anchors the Seaholm District downtown, a homegrown Texas roaster whose multi-roast approach means the espresso and pour-overs change with what's in season. The bright, airy space draws a steady mix of remote workers and morning regulars, and the staff are happy to walk you through the day's offerings if you're not sure what to order.
True Texas BBQ
Austin
Set on South Congress in the 78704, True Texas BBQ puts central Texas smoked meats within walking distance of one of Austin's most-strolled stretches, where the restaurants and shops spill right onto the sidewalk. Hours run to the early evening through midweek, so it's an easy stop for a late lunch or an early dinner rather than a late-night haunt.
Noble Joe Coffee Co.
Austin
Noble Joe Coffee Co. pours its espresso and drip out of the Southshore Eatery food truck park on East Riverside, a quick hop from Lady Bird Lake and the southeast side's trail network. It keeps morning hours only, opening at 7 and wrapping by early afternoon, so it's geared toward the pre-work crowd and anyone fueling up before a walk along the water.
Maggie Mae's
Austin
Maggie Mae's is a sprawling, multi-level music venue on Austin's Sixth Street, where you'll find several stages and bars under one roof—including a rooftop deck that looks out over the downtown bar scene. It's a Dirty Sixth mainstay built around live music, leaning heavily on cover bands, rock, and country, so expect a loud, crowded, party-forward atmosphere rather than a quiet listening room.
Tacos Guerrero
Austin
Tacos Guerrero is an East Austin taqueria on North Pleasant Valley Road serving Mexican-style tacos in a no-frills, counter-style setting. Keep in mind it's a daytime spot, opening early at 7 AM and closing by mid-afternoon, so it's better suited to breakfast and lunch than dinner.
Swedish Hill
Austin
Swedish Hill is a longtime West Austin bakery-café known for its Scandinavian-leaning baked goods—think cardamom buns and crusty loaves—alongside a deli case and espresso bar. Settled into a tidy spot on West 6th, it works equally well for a quick morning coffee-and-pastry run or grabbing sandwich fixings to take with you.
Honey Moon Spirit Lounge
Austin
Tucked into a stretch of W 34th Street just west of central Austin, Honey Moon Spirit Lounge keeps a compact schedule—closed Mondays and serving in two distinct windows, a midday stretch and an evening one, so it's worth checking the clock before you head over. The split service hints at a place that does both a sit-down lunch and a longer, later evening, so plan according to which mood you're in.
Vintage Bookstore and Wine Bar
Austin
Tucked into East Austin's 11th Street, Vintage Bookstore and Wine Bar pairs shelves of used and secondhand books with a glass of wine, so you can browse and linger at the same time. It's the kind of low-key spot where you settle in to read rather than rush through, and you'll want to check ahead since it keeps limited hours and is closed Mondays.
Ezov
Austin
Ezov brings a Tel Aviv–inspired take on Eastern Mediterranean cooking to East Austin, with a menu built around mezze, wood-fired vegetables, and house-baked pita that leans into bright, herb-forward flavors. It's a dinner-only spot for most of the week, so plan an evening visit and consider settling in at the bar for a cocktail before your meal.
Aussie's Grill & Beach Bar
Austin
Set on Barton Springs Road just a short walk from Zilker Park, Aussie's pairs a casual grill-and-bar menu with sand volleyball courts, making it as much a place to play as to eat. Expect a laid-back, sports-bar atmosphere where you can catch a game, grab a beer, and settle in well into the evening.
Cure Bakery Coffee
Austin
Tucked into a strip along Research Boulevard in far northwest Austin, Cure Bakery Coffee pairs fresh-baked goods with a proper cup of coffee in a low-key neighborhood setting. Keep in mind the short week: it's closed Mondays and runs daytime hours, so it's better suited to a morning pastry or an afternoon break than an evening stop.
ASTI Trattoria
Austin
ASTI Trattoria is a neighborhood Italian spot tucked into Austin's Hyde Park, serving a focused, seasonally minded menu that draws on regional Italian cooking rather than red-sauce standards. Note the limited hours—it's closed Mondays and opens only for dinner—so it's worth checking the schedule before you make the trip.
The Wheel
Austin
Tucked into East Austin's MLK corridor, The Wheel blends a cocktail bar and beer garden under one roof, opening in the late afternoon and running well past midnight. Expect a laid-back, indoor-outdoor setting where you can settle in for drinks and a bite once the workday winds down.
Phoebe's Diner
Austin
Phoebe's Diner serves breakfast and brunch in a casual, retro-leaning diner setting on Burnet Road, leaning into American morning standards like biscuits, eggs, and griddle plates alongside Austin staples such as breakfast tacos. Keep in mind it runs on early hours, opening at 7 and wrapping up by mid-afternoon, so it's a morning-and-lunch stop rather than a dinner spot.
Sweet Frida Artisan Italian Ice
Austin
Tucked along South Lamar in the 78704 neighborhood, Sweet Frida turns out small-batch Italian ice—the dairy-free, fruit-forward cousin of gelato, with a clean, icy texture you scrape rather than scoop. Hours are famously slim (you'll often find them open just an afternoon or two midweek), so it's worth checking before you make the trip.
Shops at Mira Vista
Rollingwood
Tucked along Bee Caves Road in the leafy Westlake area just west of downtown Austin, Shops at Mira Vista is the kind of neighborhood shopping center where you can knock out a grocery run and grab a bite in one stop. With early-morning to late-night hours, it's a practical pause if you're staying in Rollingwood or heading out toward the Hill Country.
Modern Market Eatery - Frost Tower
Austin
Modern Market Eatery sits on the ground floor of Frost Tower in downtown Austin, serving made-to-order salads, grain bowls, sandwiches, and breakfast in a bright, fast-casual setting. It's a convenient stop if you're exploring the Congress Avenue corridor and want a quick, vegetable-forward meal rather than a sit-down restaurant.
Lucky Lab Coffee Co.
Austin
Lucky Lab Coffee Co. sits just off the UT campus in the West University neighborhood, an easy walk for students and anyone passing through this stretch of San Antonio Street. Expect a straightforward neighborhood coffee shop with early-morning hours, the kind of place that fills up with laptops and study sessions during the school year.
Bahama Buck's - Austin
Austin
Bahama Buck's is a Texas-born shaved ice spot where the draw is the snow-like, finely shaved "Sno" piled high and drenched in your pick from a long wall of tropical syrups, with smoothies and frozen drinks rounding out the menu. It's a reliable stop for cooling off on a hot Austin afternoon, and the South Austin location on Stassney keeps later evening hours if you're chasing dessert after dinner.