Pete and Kim's Guidebook
Food scene
Thoroughbread is a take-out bakery a block away next to the Bluebonnet Market. We recommend the sourdough bread, morning "burridough," and incredible chocolate chip cookies.
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ThoroughBread
1709 Bluebonnet LnThoroughbread is a take-out bakery a block away next to the Bluebonnet Market. We recommend the sourdough bread, morning "burridough," and incredible chocolate chip cookies.
Fresh-squeezed juice and delicious smoothies along Barton Springs Road. Great place to pick up vegan and vegetarian salads and wraps.
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JuiceLand
1625 Barton Springs RoadFresh-squeezed juice and delicious smoothies along Barton Springs Road. Great place to pick up vegan and vegetarian salads and wraps.
A classic Austin restaurant and local favorite. The margaritas and classic Bob Armstrong queso are reason enough to go not to mention amazing fajitas, tacos and seafood entrees. Great for groups, but also has a welcoming bar area that is comfortable for solo diners. Curbside take-out option.
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Matt's El Rancho
2613 South Lamar BoulevardA classic Austin restaurant and local favorite. The margaritas and classic Bob Armstrong queso are reason enough to go not to mention amazing fajitas, tacos and seafood entrees. Great for groups, but also has a welcoming bar area that is comfortable for solo diners. Curbside take-out option.
This Asian Smokehouse and Bar serves incredibly delicious food on a beautiful outdoor patio and also has curbside pick-up options. Stand-outs are smoked beef brisket, crunchy cabbage salad, chicken karaage, oak grilled snap peas and pork belly.
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Loro
2115 S Lamar BlvdThis Asian Smokehouse and Bar serves incredibly delicious food on a beautiful outdoor patio and also has curbside pick-up options. Stand-outs are smoked beef brisket, crunchy cabbage salad, chicken karaage, oak grilled snap peas and pork belly.
Irie Bean is a five minute walk and has great coffee and tea, breakfast and snack fare (including GF options).
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Irie Bean Coffee & Wine Bar
2310 South Lamar BoulevardIrie Bean is a five minute walk and has great coffee and tea, breakfast and snack fare (including GF options).
Odd Duck is unlike any place you've ever been. The most imaginative and delicious food and cocktails. Menu changes seasonly and features local meat and veggies. Small plates that bring together amazing flavors and textures. Ample outdoor patio space.
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Odd Duck
1201 S Lamar BlvdOdd Duck is unlike any place you've ever been. The most imaginative and delicious food and cocktails. Menu changes seasonly and features local meat and veggies. Small plates that bring together amazing flavors and textures. Ample outdoor patio space.
Super Thai is our go to neighborhood joint for take out Thai, but they also have a nice indoor dining space.
Super Thai Cuisine
2024 S Lamar BlvdSuper Thai is our go to neighborhood joint for take out Thai, but they also have a nice indoor dining space.
Delicious breakfast and take-out spot that specializes in paleo, vegan, GF and local/humane meat. Butter coffee, breakfast tacos, oatmeal and grab & go salads. Some outdoor seating and nice green lawn.
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Picnik
1700 South Lamar BoulevardDelicious breakfast and take-out spot that specializes in paleo, vegan, GF and local/humane meat. Butter coffee, breakfast tacos, oatmeal and grab & go salads. Some outdoor seating and nice green lawn.
Classic breakfast fare like pancakes, omelettes and benedicts, shrimp and grits, breakfast sandwiches.
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Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
3217 Montrose BlvdClassic breakfast fare like pancakes, omelettes and benedicts, shrimp and grits, breakfast sandwiches.
Perfect spot for outdoor dining with fantastic Italian cuisine. Great for groups and families.
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Juliet Italian Kitchen
1500 Barton Springs RdPerfect spot for outdoor dining with fantastic Italian cuisine. Great for groups and families.
Easy neighborhood walk to Aviary Wine & Kitchen, a beloved wine bar and local bistro. Seasonal and creative food in beautiful space with patio seating.
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Aviary
2110 S Lamar BlvdEasy neighborhood walk to Aviary Wine & Kitchen, a beloved wine bar and local bistro. Seasonal and creative food in beautiful space with patio seating.
Perfect spot for delicious, casual and innovative Asian street food. Thai chicken kara-age, beet fries, brussels sprout salad and pork belly buns are stand outs.
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East Side King
2310 South Lamar BoulevardPerfect spot for delicious, casual and innovative Asian street food. Thai chicken kara-age, beet fries, brussels sprout salad and pork belly buns are stand outs.
Maha Coffee 78704
2324 South Lamar BoulevardReally delicious coffee drinks and pastries.
Luke’s Inside Out food trailer is an old school favorite. You can get food to go or have it delivered to you at the Gibson Bar next door. Amazing sandwiches and burgers.
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Luke's Inside Out
1109 South Lamar BoulevardLuke’s Inside Out food trailer is an old school favorite. You can get food to go or have it delivered to you at the Gibson Bar next door. Amazing sandwiches and burgers.
Black Sheep is our go to place for a burger, Bloody Mary and the best sports game on that day (especially soccer). Classic sports pub with seating inside and out.
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Black Sheep Lodge
2108 South Lamar BoulevardBlack Sheep is our go to place for a burger, Bloody Mary and the best sports game on that day (especially soccer). Classic sports pub with seating inside and out.
The Carpenter Hotel has a fabulous restaurant and is also open for early morning coffee and tacos so perfect place to hit before or after walking the trail. Think you might also be able to buy day passes to the pool.
The Carpenter Hotel
400 Josephine StThe Carpenter Hotel has a fabulous restaurant and is also open for early morning coffee and tacos so perfect place to hit before or after walking the trail. Think you might also be able to buy day passes to the pool.
Uchi
801 South Lamar BoulevardUchi is the best sushi in Austin. Reservations required.
Merit Coffee is a great coffee shop when you need a change of scenery for teleworking. Good people watching!
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Merit Coffee
1105 S Lamar BlvdMerit Coffee is a great coffee shop when you need a change of scenery for teleworking. Good people watching!
If you are super serious about your coffee, Caffe Medici is your place.
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Caffe Medici
1100 South Lamar BoulevardIf you are super serious about your coffee, Caffe Medici is your place.
Ramen Tatsu-Ya
1234 South Lamar BoulevardAmazing ramen! Local favorite.
Love this Spanish tapas place. Food always delicious and great drinks.
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Barlata Tapas Restaurant
1500 S Lamar BlvdLove this Spanish tapas place. Food always delicious and great drinks.
Easy Tiger is a bakery and restaurant with great breakfast, amazing sandwiches, charcuterie, and pretzels. Beautiful views from the patio or you can lower level in the trees.
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Easy Tiger
3508 South Lamar BoulevardEasy Tiger is a bakery and restaurant with great breakfast, amazing sandwiches, charcuterie, and pretzels. Beautiful views from the patio or you can lower level in the trees.
Culture and art
Perfect outing if you have an hour. Small museum so perfect for strolling with families.
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Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum
605 Robert E Lee RoadPerfect outing if you have an hour. Small museum so perfect for strolling with families.
Fairy Alley is a magical space in an alley one block east of Kinney, between Treadwell and Dexter, and directly behind Lamar Union. It’s a short walk and worth seeing.
Fairy Alley
Fairy Alley is a magical space in an alley one block east of Kinney, between Treadwell and Dexter, and directly behind Lamar Union. It’s a short walk and worth seeing.
Neighborhoods
The Zilker Neighborhood is an established inner city neighborhood that is family friendly with an eclectic mix of bungalows, ranch-style homes and new modern residences. Bordered by the restaurant and retail districts along Barton Springs Road and South Lamar Blvd, you can easily access all creature comforts, beautiful parks and trails and the city's best restaurants.
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Zilker
The Zilker Neighborhood is an established inner city neighborhood that is family friendly with an eclectic mix of bungalows, ranch-style homes and new modern residences. Bordered by the restaurant and retail districts along Barton Springs Road and South Lamar Blvd, you can easily access all creature comforts, beautiful parks and trails and the city's best restaurants.
Off the beaten path
If you're looking for a little adventure, drive 30 minutes away to the BBQ capital of Texas. Smitty's and Kruetz's are our favorite BBQ joints. Some cute shops in downtown.
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Lockhart
If you're looking for a little adventure, drive 30 minutes away to the BBQ capital of Texas. Smitty's and Kruetz's are our favorite BBQ joints. Some cute shops in downtown.
Shops
Favorite shops and boutiques
Pavement Austin
611 South Lamar BoulevardGreat shop with new and recycled clothing, shoes, and accessories for women and men.
Really great thrift shop that is a bit more curated than most.
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Uptown Cheapskate Austin
Really great thrift shop that is a bit more curated than most.
Half Price Books is a Texas chain and is a really great place to pick up used books, records, etc. It’s large and well organized so perfect for spending an hour.
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Half Price Books
2929 South Lamar BoulevardHalf Price Books is a Texas chain and is a really great place to pick up used books, records, etc. It’s large and well organized so perfect for spending an hour.
Outdoor Recreation
Places and services for outdoor fun.
An Austin classic. Everyone loves Peter Pan mini golf.
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Peter Pan Mini-Golf
1207 Barton Springs RoadAn Austin classic. Everyone loves Peter Pan mini golf.
Zilker Park is our city's central park. There is something for everyone whether you want to just stroll through the park, visit Barton Springs, the Nature and Science Center or the Botanical Gardens.
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Zilker Park
2207 Lou Neff RoadZilker Park is our city's central park. There is something for everyone whether you want to just stroll through the park, visit Barton Springs, the Nature and Science Center or the Botanical Gardens.
This place is the soul of the city. This three acre spring fed pool is an absolute oasis. Perfect place for a dip or just to read a book and people watch.
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Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2131 William Barton DriveThis place is the soul of the city. This three acre spring fed pool is an absolute oasis. Perfect place for a dip or just to read a book and people watch.
Lovely spot for a stroll. Affordable admission cost a just a few dollars. The Taniguchi Japanese Gardens are a personal favorite.
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Zilker Botanical Garden
2220 Barton Springs RoadLovely spot for a stroll. Affordable admission cost a just a few dollars. The Taniguchi Japanese Gardens are a personal favorite.
Bicycle Sport Shop
517 South Lamar BoulevardA favorite local bike shop with rental options.
Zilker Park Boat Rentals
2101 Andrew Zilker RoadEasy walk to kayak, canoe or paddle board.
The best playscape in the city opened in Spring 2021. Complete wonderland for kids and bring a towel for the Liz Carpenter Fountain, a really fun slash pad.
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Alliance Children's Garden
The best playscape in the city opened in Spring 2021. Complete wonderland for kids and bring a towel for the Liz Carpenter Fountain, a really fun slash pad.
Grocery
This beloved neighborhood market is one block is away. It has all the essentials as well great beer and wine selection, breakfast tacos, a deli, and very kind staff. Everyone loves the Bluebonnet Mart.
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Bluebonnet Food Mart
1701 Bluebonnet LaneThis beloved neighborhood market is one block is away. It has all the essentials as well great beer and wine selection, breakfast tacos, a deli, and very kind staff. Everyone loves the Bluebonnet Mart.
Great local food coop for groceries, deli, smoothies, etc.
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Wheatsville Food Co-op
4001 South Lamar BoulevardGreat local food coop for groceries, deli, smoothies, etc.
Visit the flagship Whole Foods and don’t miss a photo in front of the flagship ATX sign at 5th and Lamar.
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Whole Foods Market
525 North Lamar BoulevardVisit the flagship Whole Foods and don’t miss a photo in front of the flagship ATX sign at 5th and Lamar.
Thom’s Market is mini-grocery with great selection of local and organic food, fresh produce, beer and wine.
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Thom's Market
1418 Barton Springs RoadThom’s Market is mini-grocery with great selection of local and organic food, fresh produce, beer and wine.