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Welcome Y'all to Austin, TX - My Top Tips around town!
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Coffee Shops
Things to Do
Restaurants
Looking for the best BBQ in Austin? Look no further than Terry Black's! Check it off your list and you'll thank us later.
Terry Black's BBQ
Part backyard beer hall, part seafood social spot with indoor/outdoor vibes and a casual “come as you are” energy. They have great seafood boils and a movie theater across the way in case you find yourself needing a minute of downtime!
TLC Austin
Loro is an Asian smokehouse concept (by the folks behind Uchi / Franklin BBQ) that merges smokehouse boldness and Asian flavors. It brings energy, shareable flavors, and a fun setting for groups that want bold, playful food. It’s a destination for pe...
Loro Asian Smokehouse & Bar
Josephine House brings a garden-room elegance to brunch or dinner—light, bright, and feminine without being precious. The menu emphasizes seasonal, ingredient-forward dishes, perfect for groups wanting a refined meal and conversation. It tends to del...
Josephine House
Dai Due has a reputation for “Texas cuisine as local as possible,” spotlighting seasonal, regionally sourced ingredients. It’s not flashy; its strength lies in authenticity. For a group that cares about food roots and eating intentionally, Dai Due of...
DAI DUE
Launderette mixes mid-century charm and modern sensibility—colorful, casual, and fun. It’s one of those places where comfort food meets design cred (think breakfast tacos, baked goods, bright interiors). For a bachelorette crew, it’s relaxed, Instagr...
Launderette
An elevated, masa-obsessed Mexican experience with shareable small plates that feels celebratory and inventive. A great spot for lunch/dinner or brunching with your babes.
Suerte: East Austin
Austin's legendary dance hall. Two-step lessons, and a heavy dose of nostalgia. It's great for groups who want some authentic line dancing on their night out.
Broken Spoke
My all time favorite. Hands down. Mattie’s is the kind of brunch spot you bring your girlfriends to when you want Southern charm and a little elegance—think sprawling porches, roaming peacocks, and dishes that feel both comforting and inventive. Thei...
Mattie's
Ok yes, it's a bit of a drive, but worth it for the waterfront views of Lake Travis. The food is mediocre, but you're not going for the food, you're going for the scenery. Perfect at sunset, but also great for a recovery lunch at their famous multi l...
The Oasis on Lake Travis
Coffee Shops
Cosmic is laid-back, funky, and casual—coffee, beer, good vibes. It’s the kind of place where your girls can linger over lattes (or brunch cocktails) before ramping up for the day. If you want a low-pressure spot with character, Cosmic is a safe bet....
Cosmic Coffee
Nestled in the back corridor of the South Congress Hotel, Mañana feels like a secret morning hideaway—with airy light, soft tones, and an easy elegance that makes your group feel instantly at ease. Their mochas and kouign-aman pastries hit just right...
Mañana coffee shop
Mozart’s Coffee Roasters is a classic Austin riverside coffee spot—great views, charming lights, and a relaxing coffee + dessert pairing. It’s perfect for a slower moment amid the hustle, especially for your more chill squad members. The ambiance (wa...
Mozart's Coffee Roasters
Stop by for a blend of beers and bakery in this charming spot that is great for a giant pretzel, a light bite or some beers before the night begins or a coffee over brunch. Great house made breads and pastries, coffee and more!
Easy Tiger
It's like a backyard turned café with two locations and easy going vibes that allow customers to linger. Pair your (solid) coffee with their food trucks and it's hard to go wrong for a relaxing break or recovery from your buzz.
Radio Coffee & Beer
Things to Do
The best strip for strolling and scoping out boutique shops, vintage, local goods, bootmakers such as Allen's and Tecovas, as well as popular wear like Alo, Nike, Frame, Madewell, Lulu and more line the streets. Grab a coffee (or a cocktail - it's le...
South Congress Avenue
The YETI Bar is where rugged meets relaxed - cold drinks and a patio that feels made for lazy afternoons. It’s casual but cool, with local brews and that Austin energy that makes you want to stay for “just one more.” Perfect pit stop between shopping...
YETI Flagship Store
Zilker is where Austin slows down — people picnicking, frisbees flying, music in the air. Cool off next door at Barton Springs Pool, where the spring water stays icy no matter how hot it gets. It’s the city’s favorite way to do nothing.
Zilker Park & Barton Springs Pool
Donn’s Depot is part dance hall, part bar, part live music venue and great for a late night of country tunes once the main party winds down. It tends to attract a crowd ready to mingle, dance, or just soak in local music. It’s less polished than the ...
Donn's Depot
Austin's legendary dance hall. Two-step lessons, and a heavy dose of nostalgia. It's great for groups who want some authentic line dancing on their night out.
Broken Spoke
If you want an easy adventure with a big reward, climb the stone steps at Mount Bonnell for sweeping views of Lake Austin and the downtown skyline. It’s peaceful at sunrise, magical at sunset, and a perfect backdrop for that “we did Austin right” pho...
Hiking Mount Bonnell
Every sunset from spring to fall, Austin’s sky turns into a swirling cloud of magic as 1.5 million bats take flight from under the Congress Bridge. It’s a wild, unexpected kind of beautiful — part nature show, part city spectacle — and it’s best watc...
South Congress Bat Bridge
