Jayne’s Nearby Suggestions
Food Scene
Great bakery & sandwiches in popular UT study spot. Big bulletin board near restrooms to check out local/neighborhood happenings. 1 mile away from house.
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Quack's 43rd Street Bakery
411 E 43rd StGreat bakery & sandwiches in popular UT study spot. Big bulletin board near restrooms to check out local/neighborhood happenings. 1 mile away from house.
Food truck that has a line every morning! Open 9a-2p only. Outdoor seating only or take food to go - lots of variety. Right around the corner from my favorite coffeehouse - Flightpath. (see Flightpath's own info) 6 blocks from house.
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Biscuits and Groovy
5015 Duval StFood truck that has a line every morning! Open 9a-2p only. Outdoor seating only or take food to go - lots of variety. Right around the corner from my favorite coffeehouse - Flightpath. (see Flightpath's own info) 6 blocks from house.
Local art on the walls of this big, open but not too loud coffeehouse - perfect for working away from home. Funky-cool covered patio too. Bulletin board with local happenings. Has been here since the airport was at Mueller, and was right under the flight path back in the day. A classic, beloved, old Austin spot. 6 blocks from house.
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Flightpath Coffeehouse
5011 Duval StLocal art on the walls of this big, open but not too loud coffeehouse - perfect for working away from home. Funky-cool covered patio too. Bulletin board with local happenings. Has been here since the airport was at Mueller, and was right under the flight path back in the day. A classic, beloved, old Austin spot. 6 blocks from house.
25+ year old Hyde Park comfort food restaurant in a cool old cottage-style house. Full bar. Brunch on Sundays is a tradition for many - especially those who like bloody marys. Burgers and nice lighter fare too like tasty salads. 1 mile away.
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Hyde Park Bar & Grill
4206 Duval St25+ year old Hyde Park comfort food restaurant in a cool old cottage-style house. Full bar. Brunch on Sundays is a tradition for many - especially those who like bloody marys. Burgers and nice lighter fare too like tasty salads. 1 mile away.
Fun dive-y spot with very decent pizza & live music. Full bar & grungy but friendly mostly-college neighborhood scene. 1.25 miles from house.
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The Parlor
4301 W Guadalupe StFun dive-y spot with very decent pizza & live music. Full bar & grungy but friendly mostly-college neighborhood scene. 1.25 miles from house.
Casual and tasty deli with live music most nights. Beer & wine too. Owner often works onsite which adds to the friendly vibe. 1.25 miles from house.
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New World Deli
4101 Guadalupe StCasual and tasty deli with live music most nights. Beer & wine too. Owner often works onsite which adds to the friendly vibe. 1.25 miles from house.
I'm a Chicagoan so a tough judge - and I love this place. Specialty pizzas are tasty, and good hearty Italian sandwiches too. Nicest patio in neighborhood with full bar & a kid area which is popular with young parents. Very fun decor inside - worth even just a beer or two at the bar since such a fun scene. Newest spot in neighborhood and everyone loves it. 5 blocks from house.
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Home Slice Pizza
1415 S Congress AveI'm a Chicagoan so a tough judge - and I love this place. Specialty pizzas are tasty, and good hearty Italian sandwiches too. Nicest patio in neighborhood with full bar & a kid area which is popular with young parents. Very fun decor inside - worth even just a beer or two at the bar since such a fun scene. Newest spot in neighborhood and everyone loves it. 5 blocks from house.
Little further than most of my recs but quick 5 minute drive. Excellent beers (hence name) and casual yet fine dining-level food. Chef friends have been impressed. Bit of a secret for those who live in immediate area. 2 miles from house.
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Hopfields
3110 Guadalupe StLittle further than most of my recs but quick 5 minute drive. Excellent beers (hence name) and casual yet fine dining-level food. Chef friends have been impressed. Bit of a secret for those who live in immediate area. 2 miles from house.
Very popular breakfast/brunch place. Stand-out coffee, (Guatemalan shade-grown) offered free while you wait, which is pretty often because the place is packed on the weekends. You can check-in ahead online too. Even though it's newer than a lot of neighborhood spots & in a corporate-y building, parking is free w validation & it's the kind of decadent big breakfast that gets you through the rest of the day. 2 miles from house.
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Snooze an AM Eatery
1700 S Lamar BlvdVery popular breakfast/brunch place. Stand-out coffee, (Guatemalan shade-grown) offered free while you wait, which is pretty often because the place is packed on the weekends. You can check-in ahead online too. Even though it's newer than a lot of neighborhood spots & in a corporate-y building, parking is free w validation & it's the kind of decadent big breakfast that gets you through the rest of the day. 2 miles from house.
Torchy's is the local taco legend: a chef starts a food truck in Austin and it takes off like a rocket. Even though it's grown to have multiple locations across Texas, it will always be deservedly beloved by locals. Closest one (drive) is Mueller location with a full bar & outside patio.
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Torchy's Tacos
2809 S 1st StTorchy's is the local taco legend: a chef starts a food truck in Austin and it takes off like a rocket. Even though it's grown to have multiple locations across Texas, it will always be deservedly beloved by locals. Closest one (drive) is Mueller location with a full bar & outside patio.
Torchy's has the fame, but little neighborhood jointTyson's has great tacos & a funky old Austin vibe. Open late night too! On up-and-coming Airport "restaurant row" & just 4 block from house.
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Tyson's Tacos
4905 Airport BlvdTorchy's has the fame, but little neighborhood jointTyson's has great tacos & a funky old Austin vibe. Open late night too! On up-and-coming Airport "restaurant row" & just 4 block from house.
Jewboy Burgers
5111 Airport BlvdClosest beer & burger place - walk 4 blocks. Fancy yummy burgers!
Classic diner-style with lots of veggie options. Wait on weekends can be long so order ahead, pickup & dine outside at house - just 4 blocks away.
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The Omelettry
4631 Airport BlvdClassic diner-style with lots of veggie options. Wait on weekends can be long so order ahead, pickup & dine outside at house - just 4 blocks away.
One of Austin's most popular sushi restaurants right on Airport & 51st. So many unique & yummy rolls!
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Komé
5301 Airport BlvdOne of Austin's most popular sushi restaurants right on Airport & 51st. So many unique & yummy rolls!
Closest and, in my opinion, second only to Franklin's, is Blacks BBQ on Guadalupe.
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Black's Barbecue Austin
3110 Guadalupe StClosest and, in my opinion, second only to Franklin's, is Blacks BBQ on Guadalupe.
Mrs Johnson's Bakery
4909 Airport BlvdClosest nearby treat - hot doughnuts! Since 1946.
Huge new craft brewery with a great outdoor patio that is dog friendly! Coffee & good food here too - just 3 blocks away.
Lazarus Brewing Co.
Huge new craft brewery with a great outdoor patio that is dog friendly! Coffee & good food here too - just 3 blocks away.
HEB (local chain see more below) also operates this really nice, fancy, mostly organic grocery store with lots of pre-made meal treats & a restaurant with an outdoor area often featuring live music.
Central Market
HEB (local chain see more below) also operates this really nice, fancy, mostly organic grocery store with lots of pre-made meal treats & a restaurant with an outdoor area often featuring live music.
Great dive-y bar with good prices on craft beers & grass fed burgers. Not fancy/hipster which getting to be a rarity in Austin!
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Workhorse Bar
100 N Loop Blvd EGreat dive-y bar with good prices on craft beers & grass fed burgers. Not fancy/hipster which getting to be a rarity in Austin!
Tasty snow cones/shaved ice stand that almost always has a line - for a reason.
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Casey's New Orleans Snowballs
808 E 51st StTasty snow cones/shaved ice stand that almost always has a line - for a reason.
Newest addition to the French restaurant/hip grocery/curated bookshop scene is housed in old Post Office at 43rd & Speedway.
Bureau de Poste / at Tiny Grocer
Newest addition to the French restaurant/hip grocery/curated bookshop scene is housed in old Post Office at 43rd & Speedway.
JuiceLand
Closest outpost of popular local juice bar is at Duval & 45th
Shopping
Widely considered to be best vintage store in city. Also a number of other vintage stores on same block so a fun shopping spot for vintage/thrift lovers.
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Room Service Vintage
117 N Loop Blvd EWidely considered to be best vintage store in city. Also a number of other vintage stores on same block so a fun shopping spot for vintage/thrift lovers.
Atown
5502 Burnet RdFun locally-made goods. Great place for nicer Austin souvenir stuff.
Like A Town, Blue Genie focuses on local sellers of mostly handmade gifts
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Blue Genie Art Bazaar
6100 Airport BlvdLike A Town, Blue Genie focuses on local sellers of mostly handmade gifts
If you've never been to an HEB supermarket you're in for a treat. Even if you know HEB, this particular store has a lot of organic stuff & UT/Austin souvenirs as well. Best prices on beer, wine, & groceries in Austin.
H-E-B
If you've never been to an HEB supermarket you're in for a treat. Even if you know HEB, this particular store has a lot of organic stuff & UT/Austin souvenirs as well. Best prices on beer, wine, & groceries in Austin.
Parks & Nature
Small park with playscape for kids, tennis & basketball courts. POOL open in July & August. Waller Creek runs through. Historic & quaint place for a walk. Dogs (on leash) welcome too.
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Shipe Neighborhood Park
4400 Avenue GSmall park with playscape for kids, tennis & basketball courts. POOL open in July & August. Waller Creek runs through. Historic & quaint place for a walk. Dogs (on leash) welcome too.
This park is a 10 minute drive north (vs south thru downtown) but less crowded than the Barton Creek greenbelt. No pool though so if you can only take ONE hike - Barton Creek Greenbelt wins - even though more crowded.
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Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park
12138 N Lamar BlvdThis park is a 10 minute drive north (vs south thru downtown) but less crowded than the Barton Creek greenbelt. No pool though so if you can only take ONE hike - Barton Creek Greenbelt wins - even though more crowded.
Famous trails w seasonal water, ”The Greenbelt” is accessible at many points, the most popular is at Barton Springs pool - a great way to end a hike. Trail is pretty crowded on weekends though so try to visit on a weekday to really feel the nature.
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Barton Creek Greenbelt
3755 South Capital of Texas HighwayFamous trails w seasonal water, ”The Greenbelt” is accessible at many points, the most popular is at Barton Springs pool - a great way to end a hike. Trail is pretty crowded on weekends though so try to visit on a weekday to really feel the nature.
Famous year-round, spring-fed pool at Barton Springs. Below the pool is "Barkin Springs" a free, shady, dog wading pool area.
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Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrFamous year-round, spring-fed pool at Barton Springs. Below the pool is "Barkin Springs" a free, shady, dog wading pool area.
Dog Friendly Spots
If you've already walked to Lazarus Brewing and want more time to hang with dogs and their owners, Yard Bar on Burnet is at your service. Cocktails and mocktails too.
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Yard Bar
6700 Burnet RdIf you've already walked to Lazarus Brewing and want more time to hang with dogs and their owners, Yard Bar on Burnet is at your service. Cocktails and mocktails too.
The biggest, shadiest, river-front off-leash dog park. Everyone's favorite of the off-leash parks.
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Red Bud Isle Park
3401 Redbud TrailThe biggest, shadiest, river-front off-leash dog park. Everyone's favorite of the off-leash parks.
Norwood Estate Dog Park
1009 Edgecliff TerraceFenced off-leash dog park downtown with some decent shade.
Just 3 blocks away so Lazarus gets another mention as it's really big backyard patio is shady & dog-friendly.
Lazarus Brewing Co.
Just 3 blocks away so Lazarus gets another mention as it's really big backyard patio is shady & dog-friendly.