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Austin TX

1. Garbo's

8.1
14735 Bratton Ln (Merrilltown Dr), Austin, TX
Seafood Restaurant · Wells Branch · 35 tips and reviews

Austin ChronicleAustin Chronicle: Fresh, authentic lobster rolls served either Maine Style (mayo, celery, Bibb lettuce) or Connecticut Style (with lemon-tarragon drawn butter and scallions). Both are heavenly. Read more.

Cow Tipping Creamery is one of Austin TX.

2. Cow Tipping Creamery

2512 Rio Grande St (26th Street), Austin, TX
Food Truck · Downtown Austin · 19 tips and reviews

Austin ChronicleAustin Chronicle: Tim and Corey Sorensen whip up a couple of flavors every day and augment cones, cups, shakes, and floats with a variety of sauces and toppings. Best treats are the stackers – sundaes made in layers.

Kebabalicious is one of Austin TX.

3. Kebabalicious

8.9
1311 E 7th St (at Navasota St), Austin, TX
Food Truck · 87 tips and reviews

Austin ChronicleAustin Chronicle: Late night crowds looking for something to soak up the party flock to these fluffy flat bread wraps, packed with tender, succulent meat or falafel and abundant tangy cucumber tzatziki sauce.

Kebabalicious is one of Austin TX.

4. Kebabalicious

8.9
1311 E 7th St (at Navasota St), Austin, TX
Food Truck · 87 tips and reviews

Austin ChronicleAustin Chronicle: This trailer boasts a simple but scrumptious menu of Turkish wraps stuffed with Middle Eastern-style meats or falafel plus sides like tzatziki and hummus. Can't decide? Go with the Spoiled Brat. Read more.

5. Flip Happy Crepes

400 Jessie St (@ Butler Road), Austin, TX
Food Truck · Bouldin Creek · 24 tips and reviews

Austin ChronicleAustin Chronicle: An unlikely combo – South Austin-funky trailer meets très French menu – but it works. The crepes, both savory and sweet, are substantial. For dessert, we like the lemon curd with blueberry dressing. Read more.

Auditorium Shores at Lady Bird Lake is one of Austin TX.

6. Auditorium Shores at Lady Bird Lake

9.5
800 W. Riverside Dr., Austin, TX
Park · Bouldin Creek · 52 tips and reviews

Austin ChronicleAustin Chronicle: Symphonies in the park. Phenomenal SXSW line-ups. Bats at dusk. Pups diving into nearby Town Lake. Best yet: The town's best free entertainment venue boasts the Austin skyline as backdrop.

7. I Love You So Much Graffiti

8.1
1300 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX
Public Art · Bouldin Creek · 10 tips and reviews

Austin ChronicleAustin Chronicle: Story goes that when the owner of Jo's Coffee was having a bad day, her girlfriend stealth-tagged the storefront's south wall to put a smile on her face. Admit it: Now you're smiling, too.

8. Hi How Are You? | Jeremiah the Innocent Frog. (1993) mural by Daniel Johnston

7.7
21st St. (Guadalupe St.), Austin, TX
Public Art · West University · 9 tips and reviews

Austin ChronicleAustin Chronicle: There's a reason rock stars and onesie-wearing tykes alike flock to Daniel Johnston's distinctive frog mural: It's like a perfect storm of sweet and weird.

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9. Lick Honest Ice Creams

8.8
1100 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX
Ice Cream Parlor · Zilker · 172 tips and reviews

Austin ChronicleAustin Chronicle: Lick not only sources milk, cream, and eggs locally but also the fruits, vegetables, and herbs used to create their distinctive flavors, including Caramel Salt Lick and Roasted Beets & Fresh Mint.

Teo Espresso, Gelato & Bella Vita is one of Austin TX.

10. Teo Espresso, Gelato & Bella Vita

1206 W 38th St (Lamar), Austin, TX
Ice Cream Parlor · Rosedale · 50 tips and reviews

Austin ChronicleAustin Chronicle: Matt "Tèo" Lee apprenticed in Italy and makes the most decadent gelato you're likely to get this side of the Atlantic, with organic, Central Texas milk. A long-running favorite of our readers.

Amy's Ice Creams is one of Austin TX.

11. Amy's Ice Creams

9.0
3500 Guadalupe St (Maiden Ln.), Austin, TX
Ice Cream Parlor · West University · 57 tips and reviews

Austin ChronicleAustin Chronicle: With rotating flavors like maple bacon and mint ice cream sandwich, there's a new dairy dilemma every day. Hooch-lovin’ grownups will love pairings with the likes of Tito’s Vodka and Jester King.

12. Jim-Jim's Water-Ice

8.4
615 E 6th St, Austin, TX
Dessert Shop · Downtown Austin · 14 tips and reviews

Austin ChronicleAustin Chronicle: Light, velvety Italian ice flavored with real fruit. We can't get enough of the black raspberry, but the mango, lemon, and strawberry are also irresistible on a hot summer day.

Sway Thai is one of Austin TX.

13. Sway Thai

1417 S 1st St, Austin, TX
Thai Restaurant · Bouldin Creek · 155 tips and reviews

Austin ChronicleAustin Chronicle: The Thai-based menu offers the ideal platform for innovation at this South First hot boîte. The food is divine – and often quite spicy – and we especially love the simple but stunning peanut curry. Read more.

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14. Uchiko Austin

9.3
4200 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX
Japanese Restaurant · Rosedale · 181 tips and reviews

Austin ChronicleAustin Chronicle: A trip to Uchiko is a treat for the senses, with creative flavor pairings in dishes like rosemary-smoked duck with candied citrus or pork-belly-and-egg sushi. Decor is almost too beautiful to look at. Read more.

Tiff's Treats is one of Austin TX.

15. Tiff's Treats

8.4
1806 Nueces St (MLK), Austin, TX
Bakery · Downtown Austin · 23 tips and reviews

Austin ChronicleAustin Chronicle: Spread the love with these homemade, fresh-from-the-oven cookies and brownies. Order treats for yourself or a loved one and have them hand-delivered – your sweet tooth will be more than satisfied.

Yeti Frozen Custard is one of Austin TX.

16. Yeti Frozen Custard

Austin, TX
Food Truck · Bouldin Creek · 1 tip
The Peached Tortilla is one of Austin TX.

17. The Peached Tortilla

8.5
5520 Burnet Rd (5200 Burnet Rd), Austin, TX
Asian Restaurant · Allandale · 69 tips and reviews
Pretty Thai For A White Guy - Research Park Plaza is one of Austin TX.

18. Pretty Thai For A White Guy - Research Park Plaza

Austin, TX
Food Truck · Northwest Austin · No tips or reviews
The Vegan Nom is one of Austin TX.

19. The Vegan Nom

8.3
120 N Loop Blvd (at Ave F), Austin, TX
Food Truck · 40 tips and reviews
Halal SubKabob is one of Austin TX.

20. Halal SubKabob

Austin, TX
Food Truck · North Burnet · No tips or reviews
The Grilled Cheese Truck is one of Austin TX.

21. The Grilled Cheese Truck

Austin, TX
Food Truck · Downtown Austin · No tips or reviews