Guidebook for Austin
Essentials
If you enjoy grocery stores, this is worth a visit. They have everything you might want, plus some things you've probably never heard of.
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Central Market
4477 S Lamar BlvdIf you enjoy grocery stores, this is worth a visit. They have everything you might want, plus some things you've probably never heard of.
The best-stocked corner store with the friendliest staff ever. You can get a breakfast taco or a sandwich with a locally made dessert and any kind of wine/beer.
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Live Oak Market
4410 Menchaca RdThe best-stocked corner store with the friendliest staff ever. You can get a breakfast taco or a sandwich with a locally made dessert and any kind of wine/beer.
Great Mediterranean market/deli for when you want something good in a hurry.
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Phoenicia
2912 S Lamar BlvdGreat Mediterranean market/deli for when you want something good in a hurry.
Great little market with locations all over downtown. Pizza, sandwiches, snacks, coffee.
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Royal Blue Grocery
609 Congress AveGreat little market with locations all over downtown. Pizza, sandwiches, snacks, coffee.
Wonderful small store stocked with local items seems to have everything you could ever need,
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FARM TO MARKET GROCERY
1718 S Congress AveWonderful small store stocked with local items seems to have everything you could ever need,
Food Scene
Seriously good Mexican food with a full bar and a nice patio. It will be busy, but it's worth the wait.
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Polvo's Mexican Restaurant
2004 South 1st StreetSeriously good Mexican food with a full bar and a nice patio. It will be busy, but it's worth the wait.
Maria's Taco Xpress
1210 S Lamar BlvdMmm, breakfast tacos. And live music for Sunday brunch.
Breakfast all day, open all night. Lots of locally sourced food on their seasonal menus. All that, and it's casual and not too pricey.
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Kerbey Lane Cafe
3003 S Lamar BlvdBreakfast all day, open all night. Lots of locally sourced food on their seasonal menus. All that, and it's casual and not too pricey.
For all your liquid food needs (plus grilled cheese sandwiches, salads, and other things that go with soup).
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Soup Peddler Real Food & Juice Bar
501 W Mary StFor all your liquid food needs (plus grilled cheese sandwiches, salads, and other things that go with soup).
Red's Porch
Good drink menu with tasty Southern/Mexican food.
Irie Bean Coffee & Wine Bar
2310 S Lamar BlvdGreat patio where you can take the dog.
Shopping
Mana Culture
2214 S 1st StDelightful little shop sells unique clothing and jewelry.
One of the great old-fashioned local vintage stores.
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Amelia's Retro-Vogue & Relics
2213 South 1st StreetOne of the great old-fashioned local vintage stores.
Everything Else
Yoga Yoga Westgate
4477 S Lamar BlvdLots of class options if you need to rejuvenate.
Black Swan Yoga
403 Orchard StClasses by donation
Zero Gravity Institute Float Spa
2919 Menchaca RdGet a great massage here for your weary body.
Arts & Culture
Southside Tattoo
1313 S Congress AveBart Willis is a gifted artist. Go home with a souvenir!
Entertainment & Activities
Locally produced fruits, veggies, meat, dairy, baked goods, tacos (there are always tacos in Austin), soaps, jewelry, and crafts.
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Sunset Valley Farmers Market
3200 Jones RdLocally produced fruits, veggies, meat, dairy, baked goods, tacos (there are always tacos in Austin), soaps, jewelry, and crafts.
Great market in a downtown park to stop for brunch on the way nearly everything.
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SFC Farmers' Market Downtown
422 Guadalupe StGreat market in a downtown park to stop for brunch on the way nearly everything.