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Banger's Sausage House & Beer Garden is one of Austin.

1. Banger's Sausage House & Beer Garden

9.1
79 & 81 Rainey St (btwn Davis & River St.), Austin, TX
Beer Garden · Downtown Austin · 256 tips and reviews

Austin ChronicleAustin Chronicle: Banger’s laid-back biergarten aesthetic is a great break from the übercool ethos of Rainey St. Wash down the delish housemade sausages with 100+ taps of craft brew. Stellar vegetarian options, too. Read more.

2. Shangri-La

7.8
1016 E 6th St (at Medina St), Austin, TX
Bar · 61 tips and reviews

Austin 360Austin 360: Perhaps it is the giant patio, the ’90s arcade games or the big selection of bottled beers and drinks, or that Shangri-La is one of the first bars you see on East Sixth keeps locals coming back.

Juan in a Million is one of Austin.

3. Juan in a Million

8.5
2300 E Cesar Chavez St (Mildred St.), Austin, TX
Mexican Restaurant · 221 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: One of the more popular places to get breakfast in Austin. Breakfast taco's start at $1.95 and the “Don Juan” El Taco Grande is enough to feed two for only $3.80. Ask for extra tortilla's. Read more.

Spicy Boys Fried Chicken is one of Austin.

4. Spicy Boys Fried Chicken

8.1
1701 E 6th St, Austin, TX
Food Stand · 5 tips and reviews

Joel G.Joel Goodman: Grab a V Spicy Gai or some wings with Spicy Boys sauce. The roti and slaw are 🔥 too.

Stay Gold is one of Austin.

5. Stay Gold

8.6
1910 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX
Bar · 15 tips and reviews

Greg A.Greg Ackerman: Great cocktails, comfortable room, fantastic outdoor patio and live music several nights a week. Oh, there's also a good food trailer, Toaster there too.

Mi Madre's Restaurant is one of Austin.

6. Mi Madre's Restaurant

8.2
2201 Manor Rd (at Coleto St.), Austin, TX
Mexican Restaurant · Upper Boggy Creek · 69 tips and reviews

David P.David Pitts: Lunch specials very reasonable, if the avocado relleno is on the menu, do yourself a solid and get it. Spicy salsa too, great overall.

Thunderbird Coffee is one of Austin.

7. Thunderbird Coffee

8.0
2200 Manor Rd (Breeze Terrace), Austin, TX
Coffee Shop · Upper Boggy Creek · 60 tips and reviews

Do512Do512: Not just your typical coffee shop. Great place to both study and hang out with friends. They have a passion for both great coffee and beer, so you won't be disappointed!

Bennu Coffee is one of Austin.

8. Bennu Coffee

8.0
2001 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd (at Poquito St.), Austin, TX
Coffee Shop · 127 tips and reviews

MashableMashable: For late-night work, nothing beats Bennu. Open 24 hours, it has plenty of room, comfortable seating, tasty food and coffee, and outlets that literally hang from the ceilings. - Josh Catone

Salty Sow is one of Austin.

9. Salty Sow

9.1
1917 Manor Rd, Austin, TX
American Restaurant · Upper Boggy Creek · 150 tips and reviews

Austin ChronicleAustin Chronicle: Barn chic, with a pleasant atmosphere, nice for a special evening out with friends. The gems on the menu dwell in the vegetables category: Brussels sprouts, fried smashed potatoes, and glazed turnips. Read more.

Easy Tiger is one of Austin.

10. Easy Tiger

709 E 6th St, Austin, TX
Bar · Downtown Austin · 300 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Easy Tiger has the winning Austin formula: in-house bread and pastries, craft beer, ping pong, and a friendly neighborhood atmosphere, in the most improbable of places: Dirty Sixth. [Eater 38 Member]

Amy's Ice Creams is one of Austin.

11. Amy's Ice Creams

8.6
1012 W 6th St (at N Lamar Blvd), Austin, TX
Ice Cream Parlor · Old West Austin · 90 tips and reviews

Food NetworkFood Network: Featuring 300 rotating flavors of ice cream that are full of 14-percent butter fat, Giada checks out "Texas Dirt Cake" - chocolate cheesecake ice cream filled with Oreo cookie chunks.

Via 313 Pizza is one of Austin.

12. Via 313 Pizza

8.8
61 Rainey St (Driskill St), Austin, TX
Pizzeria · Downtown Austin · 33 tips and reviews

Austin ChronicleAustin Chronicle: We swoon for Via 313’s nationally praised Detroit-style pizza. Try the bestselling Detroiter, with two kinds of pepperoni, or the Carnivore, which adds bacon slices, deli ham, and Italian sausage. Read more.

Lucy's Fried Chicken is one of Austin.

13. Lucy's Fried Chicken

8.5
2218 College Ave (S. Congress), Austin, TX
Fried Chicken Joint · Bouldin Creek · 125 tips and reviews

EaterEater: This South Austin beer garden and fried chicken joint is kid-friendly, parent-friendly, and people-who-love-giant-piles-of-fried-chicken friendly. [Eater 38 Member]

The Brewer's Table is one of Austin.

14. The Brewer's Table

4715 E 5th St, Austin, TX
Brewery · 11 tips and reviews

RaniaRania: Think upscale brewery with midscale pricing. Loved everything we tried. Good beer, great food, nice chilled setting. Worth trying their shared starter to test their culinary surprises

The Mighty Cone is one of Austin.

15. The Mighty Cone

8.2
1720 Barton Springs Rd (Sterzing St), Austin, TX
Food Truck · Barton Hills · 46 tips and reviews

Cooking ChannelCooking Channel: They're known for their tortilla cones which they fill with crispy chicken, deep fried avocado, crispy shrimps - the list goes on! We suggest: Deep Fried Avocado or Hot & Crunchy Chicken Cones.

Cow Tipping Creamery is one of Austin.

16. Cow Tipping Creamery

4715 S Lamar Blvd, Sunset Valley, TX
Ice Cream Parlor · Meadowview at Sunset Valley · 4 tips and reviews

Dee P.Dee Patience: Vet small inside so be prepared to sit outside in the col. they have seating for maybe 5-6 people #

Firehouse Hostel and Lounge is one of Austin.

17. Firehouse Hostel and Lounge

8.6
605 Brazos St Ste 100 (6th St.), Austin, TX
Lounge · Downtown Austin · 76 tips and reviews

Tom I.Tom Inglesias: A hidden speakeasy set inside Austin’s oldest standing fire station - a popular spot for locals and tourists who know where to look. Check more here: http://supper.mx/places/firehouse-lounge-austin/

The Container Bar is one of Austin.

18. The Container Bar

90 Rainey St (Davis), Austin, TX
Bar · Downtown Austin · 48 tips and reviews

Shikha K.Shikha Kaiwar: One of the coolest bars I've ever seen. Get a drink and explore upstairs and downstairs.

Mount Bonnell is one of Austin.

19. Mount Bonnell

8.9
3800 Mount Bonnell Drive, Austin, TX
Mountain · 6 tips and reviews

Sarah H.Sarah Hibbard: The highest point in Austin is a surprisingly easy hike. If you are feeling adventurous this is a short drive from downtown, and has a spectacular view of the Colorado River!

Zilker Botanical Gardens is one of Austin.

20. Zilker Botanical Gardens

8.2
2220 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX
Botanical Garden · Barton Hills · 45 tips and reviews

Social N.Social News Network: Mellow out at this beautiful relaxing garden and enjoy the lush greenery that surrounds you.

South Congress Ave is one of Austin.

21. South Congress Ave

S Congress Ave., Austin, TX
Road · 16 tips and reviews

Shop Across TexasShop Across Texas: The stretch of South Congress between Town Lake and Oltorf Street is home to five ShopAcrossTexas.com Best Stores in Town: Gallery D, Feathers, Uncommon Objects, STAG, Parts & Labour and By George. Read more.

Duke's Adventure Golf is one of Austin.

22. Duke's Adventure Golf

1716 E Slaughter Ln, Austin, TX
Mini Golf Course · 2 tips and reviews

Sven J.Sven Johnson: Mini golf waterfall

23. Jo's Coffee

8.9
1300 S Congress Ave (James St. W.), Austin, TX
Coffee Shop · Bouldin Creek · 197 tips and reviews

Big RedBig Red: Great place to sit and watch people walk past.

Contigo Austin is one of Austin.

24. Contigo Austin

2027 Anchor Ln (btwn Manor Rd and Manorwood Rd), Austin, TX
American Restaurant · MLK · 103 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Contigo's beer garden, craft cocktails and locally sourced, inventive food from Chef Andrew Wiseheart embody everything that's key to a great Austin restaurant right this second. [Eater 38 Member]

Gourdough's is one of Austin.

25. Gourdough's

8.9
1503 S 1st St (at Monroe), Austin, TX
Donut Shop · Bouldin Creek · 219 tips and reviews

Cooking ChannelCooking Channel: With baked goods as unique as Austin itself, this little specialty shop doles out some of the most lavish and indulgent doughnuts you may ever encounter. We recommend the PB&J and the Mother Clucker.

The Mohawk is one of Austin.

26. The Mohawk

8.9
912 Red River St (at E 10th St.), Austin, TX
Rock Club · Downtown Austin · 131 tips and reviews

exfmexfm: Hands down coolest music venue in Austin. Head outside to the main stage or up the stairs to the rooftop deck that looks over the stage. If you want a more intimate experience head to the back stage.

6th Street is one of Austin.

27. 6th Street

Austin, TX
Road · 64 tips and reviews

Kate M.Kate M: Has anyone seen my morals? Apparently I lost them here last night.

Allens Boots is one of Austin.

28. Allens Boots

8.4
1522 S Congress Ave (at Monroe St), Austin, TX
Shoe Store · Bouldin Creek · 38 tips and reviews

BluLabel D.BluLabel DailyDeals: Do you really need those $400 cowboy boots you will never wear? Actually… Yes. You. Do.

Tesoros Trading Company is one of Austin.

29. Tesoros Trading Company

7.5
1500 S Congress Ave (at W. Monroe St.), Austin, TX
Arts and Crafts Store · Bouldin Creek · 9 tips and reviews

Austin American-StatesmanAustin American-Statesman: One-of-a-kind folk art and crafts from far-flung places such as South America, Mexico, Europe and Asia. Perfect stop for a unique gift.

Crêpeful is one of Austin.

30. Crêpeful

Austin, TX
Dessert Shop · No tips or reviews
Better Half Coffee & Cocktails is one of Austin.

31. Better Half Coffee & Cocktails

8.7
406 Walsh St (5th Street), Austin, TX
Café · Old West Austin · 18 tips and reviews

Pedro S.Pedro Seguel Varas: Nice ambience and friendly staff. Main cocktails were pretty nice too. Came for the coffee, stayed for the cocktails.