Tom's Guidebook
Coffee
Amazing espresso
Flat track serves up some of the best espresso in Austin. It’s a short walk from the house.
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Flat Track Coffee
1619 E Cesar Chavez StFlat track serves up some of the best espresso in Austin. It’s a short walk from the house.
Greater good serves up amazing coffee drinks. Secret tip: Add their bourbon extract to any drink.
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Greater Goods Coffee Roasting Co.
160 E 5th StGreater good serves up amazing coffee drinks. Secret tip: Add their bourbon extract to any drink.
Freewheelin' Coffee
1910 E Cesar Chavez StTry their chocolate croissants!
Sightseeing
The 10 mile lady bird lake loop is perfect for a run or bike ride. Plenty of great sights to see around the loop!
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Lady Bird Lake
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike TrailThe 10 mile lady bird lake loop is perfect for a run or bike ride. Plenty of great sights to see around the loop!
Food scene
Tasty Indian food right on Rainey st. Their space is beautiful and a short distance from the house.
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G'Raj Mahal
73 Rainey StTasty Indian food right on Rainey st. Their space is beautiful and a short distance from the house.
My personal favorite barbecue in Austin. Make sure to try their beef rib, pork ribs and brisket. Pro tip: Skip the line pre-order on their website up to 3 days in advance, and pick up at their take out window when you arrive. A short walk from the house.
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La Barbecue
2401 E Cesar Chavez StMy personal favorite barbecue in Austin. Make sure to try their beef rib, pork ribs and brisket. Pro tip: Skip the line pre-order on their website up to 3 days in advance, and pick up at their take out window when you arrive. A short walk from the house.
Neighborhoods
Iconic strip in ATX with plenty of stores and food options. Beautiful view of downtown and the capital building.
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South Congress
Iconic strip in ATX with plenty of stores and food options. Beautiful view of downtown and the capital building.
Consejos para la ciudad
Cómo moverse
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Coffee and Restaurant recommendations
Yes!
Coffee shops:
- Flat track
- Greater good
- Freewheeling (air stream coffee truck)
- Medici
- Houndstooth
Restaurants:
Mexican: Suerte (dinner), Licha's Cantina (dinner)
Italian: Il Brutto (dinner)
BBQ: la Barbecue (pro tip: You can order online 3 days ahead and pick up to skip the line) (lunch)
Tacos: Veracruz All Natural (taco truck) (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Chinese: Old Thousand (dinner)
American: Launderette (dinner), Jacobys (brunch)
Asian: Ramen Tatsu-Ya QI Austin, Wu Chow, Lin Asian Bar, 1618
Korean: Oseyo