Hello! Thank you for checking out my food adventures during my month in Austin. I’ve provided some quick notes on each place for your next trip. Enjoy.
Péché
208 W 4th St, Austin, TX 78701
Note: If you want to be fancy, hold your pinky out like this, and check out Péché. They pride themselves on sinful cocktails.
Halcyon
218 W 4th St, Austin, TX 78701
Note: In the middle of the gayborhood. One of my favorite places. Drag shows on Saturday afternoon.
Lick Honest Ice Creams
1100 S Lamar Blvd #1135, Austin, TX 78704
Note: OK, so I didn’t actually make it here but I was said I needed a comfort snack. This did the trick.
Scholz Garten
1607 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX 78701
Note: Great selection of Bavarian beers. The pretzels and brats were equally bomb dot com.
Eureka!
200 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78701
Note: Good selection of beers. I wouldn’t know how they taste because I forgot my ID but the burger and brussels sprouts were great.
Voodoo Doughnut
212 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78701
Note: Right next-door to Eureka, you’ll fill all your sweet tooth cravings with these oversized, delicious donuts.
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery E. Austin
1109 E 5th St, Austin, TX 78702
Note: Freaking fantastic! Make sure to get there before 10:30 to avoid the crowds.
Fixe Southern House
500 W 5th St, Austin, TX 78701
Note: Another fancy option that’s Good for brunch, happy hour or dinner.
Arturo’s Underground Cafe
314 W 17th St, Austin, TX 78701
Note: Located just south of UT, you can hit up the spot for a morning coffee, breakfast taco or brunch on the weekends.
Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea
316 W 12th St, Austin, TX 78701
Note: Located close to the state capital building, this coffee shop gives off good neighborhood vibes and has great service.
Moxy Austin – University
2552 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78705
Note: A bit of a swanky spot located across from UT, this ground-floor hotel bar serves as a great oasis from the real world.
Craft Pride
61 Rainey St, Austin, TX 78701
Note: In the store granny District you won’t find selection of craft beer than you will here.
Bennu Coffee on Congress
515 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
Note: A nice local coffee shop that looks like it doubles as a co-working space when there’s not a pandemic raging.
Veracruz All Natural
111 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78701
Note: Excellent excellent excellent tacos. Try it for yourself if you don’t believe me.
Honorable mention to Fort Worth
Del Frisco’s Grille
154 E 3rd St, Fort Worth, TX 76102
Note: This place has everything. Atmosphere, great service and inventive dishes.
Vaquero Coffee Co.
109 Houston St, Fort Worth, TX 76102
Note: Located a block away from City Hall this little coffee shop yields tons of intricacies and charm to go along with a good cup of Joe.
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One comment on “Food Adventures: Austin”
[…] Food. By now you should know that I live for art and food. Everything is definitely bigger in Texas and frankly, it’s hilarious how many dishes have the word Texas in their name. In addition to a bomb food scene, there is also an amazing selection of craft beer throughout the city. You can see some of the places I’ve visited here. […]
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