Brian’s Guidebook
East Side Eats!
Hopping BBQ counter in a small market offering brisket, pulled pork & sausages, plus outdoor tables.
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La Barbecue
2401 E Cesar Chavez StHopping BBQ counter in a small market offering brisket, pulled pork & sausages, plus outdoor tables.
Truly delicious! Get there at least 3 hours before opening to wait in line. For some reason Tuesday's seem like the day for a shorter line
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Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th StTruly delicious! Get there at least 3 hours before opening to wait in line. For some reason Tuesday's seem like the day for a shorter line
Traditional Mexican cuisine with a modern flare. Make a reservation and try the ceviche!
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Fried and True Food Truck
1308 E 6th StTraditional Mexican cuisine with a modern flare. Make a reservation and try the ceviche!
This is my favorite pizza on the East Side! Try their Detroit style pizzas and thank me later.
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Via 313 Pizza
10106 W 6th StThis is my favorite pizza on the East Side! Try their Detroit style pizzas and thank me later.
Upscale Mexican. Sunday brunch menu is worth it and the decor is really fun. Make a reservation
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Grizzelda's
105 Tillery StUpscale Mexican. Sunday brunch menu is worth it and the decor is really fun. Make a reservation
This is a food truck, so you'll be sitting outside. Rivals for the best breakfast tacos in Austin. And breakfast tacos are a big deal here!
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Veracruz All Natural
111 East Cesar Chavez StreetThis is a food truck, so you'll be sitting outside. Rivals for the best breakfast tacos in Austin. And breakfast tacos are a big deal here!
Delicious brunch and a nice vibe on the inside! Try it out for sure!
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Hillside Farmacy
1209 E 11th StDelicious brunch and a nice vibe on the inside! Try it out for sure!
This is Indian Cuisine with a Mexican flare! Naan and quest, to start! Curried Margaritas - you must try it out :)
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Nasha
1614 E 7th StThis is Indian Cuisine with a Mexican flare! Naan and quest, to start! Curried Margaritas - you must try it out :)
Paperboy is a great spot for brunch, it has a rooftop they can be reserved ahead of time with shade and misters for the summer or heaters for the winter, making it a great place all year round.
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Paperboy
1203 E 11th StPaperboy is a great spot for brunch, it has a rooftop they can be reserved ahead of time with shade and misters for the summer or heaters for the winter, making it a great place all year round.
The Rosewood is a 4-minute walk from the house and is based in an old Victorian home. They've done a great job of building the restaurant around the old Victorian feel and I would highly recommend it for dinner
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Rosewood
1209 Rosewood AveThe Rosewood is a 4-minute walk from the house and is based in an old Victorian home. They've done a great job of building the restaurant around the old Victorian feel and I would highly recommend it for dinner
Breweries & Bars
Cozy brewery for house beers sold only on-premise, plus root beer, kombucha, espresso & house tacos. Great breakfast tacos!
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Lazarus Brewing Co.
1902 E 6th StCozy brewery for house beers sold only on-premise, plus root beer, kombucha, espresso & house tacos. Great breakfast tacos!
Great beer with seasonal options and lots of outdoor seating. Spicy Boys resides on their lot!
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Zilker Brewing Company
1701 E 6th StGreat beer with seasonal options and lots of outdoor seating. Spicy Boys resides on their lot!
This is my go-to place for drinks and socializing. Order a pizza to share and enjoy some live music.
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Central Machine Works
4824 E Cesar Chavez StThis is my go-to place for drinks and socializing. Order a pizza to share and enjoy some live music.
Close to the house! Fun, retro bar with craft cocktails & a laid-back attitude plus coney dog food truck.
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Nickel City
1133 E 11th StClose to the house! Fun, retro bar with craft cocktails & a laid-back attitude plus coney dog food truck.
Whisler's
1816 E 6th StGreat cocktails and lots of outdoor seating!
For $20-30 you get four beers of your choice and keep the glass as a sovereign. Heads up, most of the in-house beers are sours.
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Blue Owl Brewing
2400 E Cesar Chavez StFor $20-30 you get four beers of your choice and keep the glass as a sovereign. Heads up, most of the in-house beers are sours.
Nightlife & Live Music
A hidden hole in the wall with live music on the weekends, mostly blues and jazz.
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Skylark Lounge
2039 Airport BlvdA hidden hole in the wall with live music on the weekends, mostly blues and jazz.
Lots of outdoor seating and a great place to discover some of the most amazing local bands!
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HOTEL VEGAS
1502 E 6th StLots of outdoor seating and a great place to discover some of the most amazing local bands!
Because if you're going to visit Texas, you might as well take a two-step lesson!
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The White Horse
500 Comal StBecause if you're going to visit Texas, you might as well take a two-step lesson!
Love this live music venue! Lots of space to move around, sit, or dance!
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Historic Scoot Inn
1308 E 4th StLove this live music venue! Lots of space to move around, sit, or dance!
Laid back lounge with an African flare. Always a great time here!
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Sahara Lounge
1413 Webberville RdLaid back lounge with an African flare. Always a great time here!
Close to the house! Snug space but a fun dance club away from the downtown scene
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Outer Heaven Disco Club
1808 East 12th StreetClose to the house! Snug space but a fun dance club away from the downtown scene
Latchkey is an East 6th Street bar and self-described Adult Daycare. The bar has exploded in popularity over the past year and is well-known for their cutthroat karaoye event every Tuesday evening
Latchkey
Latchkey is an East 6th Street bar and self-described Adult Daycare. The bar has exploded in popularity over the past year and is well-known for their cutthroat karaoye event every Tuesday evening
Caffeinate
Everything is PINK inside! It's fun. Their specialty drinks are delicious as well.
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Revival Coffee
1405 E 7th StEverything is PINK inside! It's fun. Their specialty drinks are delicious as well.
A coffee shop & a bike shop. Couldn't be more East Austin!
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Flat Track Coffee
1619 E Cesar Chavez StA coffee shop & a bike shop. Couldn't be more East Austin!
Cuvee Coffee Bar
2000 E 6th StA variety of coffee blends and a fun enviroment
Dear Diary Coffeehouse
1212 Chicon StGo for the coffee, but stay for the pastries!!
Sightseeing
If you're here in the Spring, this is a beautiful walk right next to Zilker Park.
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Bustani ya Zilker Botanical
2220 Barton Springs RdIf you're here in the Spring, this is a beautiful walk right next to Zilker Park.
Mount Bonnell
A short drive for an incredible view!
Check out the local art. Canopy has 45 small studios, three galleries, several creative offices and a café/coffee shop!
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Canopy Austin
916 Springdale RdCheck out the local art. Canopy has 45 small studios, three galleries, several creative offices and a café/coffee shop!
Curious about the history of Texas? Austin is the capital, after all. A great way to beat the daytime heat and learn about our state's history.
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Bullock Texas State History Museum
1800 Congress AveCurious about the history of Texas? Austin is the capital, after all. A great way to beat the daytime heat and learn about our state's history.
Year-Round Swimming
A $5 entry fee that can be paid online or at the kiosks near the entry. Note: food and alcohol is not allowed.
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Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrA $5 entry fee that can be paid online or at the kiosks near the entry. Note: food and alcohol is not allowed.
Deep Eddy Municipal Pool
401 Deep Eddy AveThe oldest public pool in ATX!
Free admission pool open to the pubic. Closed on Mondays and Wednesdays
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Big Stacy Neighborhood Park
700 E Live Oak StFree admission pool open to the pubic. Closed on Mondays and Wednesdays
Barton Springs is a set of 4 natural water springs located at Barton Creek on the grounds of Zilker Park resulting from water flowing through the Edwards Aquifer. The largest spring, Main Barton Spring supplies water to Barton Springs Pool, a popular recreational destination in Austin.
Barton Springs, Austin, TX 78746, USA
Barton Springs is a set of 4 natural water springs located at Barton Creek on the grounds of Zilker Park resulting from water flowing through the Edwards Aquifer. The largest spring, Main Barton Spring supplies water to Barton Springs Pool, a popular recreational destination in Austin.
Shopping
I love the houseware accessories at this store. It is a great place to buy a gift.
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take heart
1211 E 11th StI love the houseware accessories at this store. It is a great place to buy a gift.
There are a few locations! They have the best variety of wines and great staff.
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The Austin Shaker
1199 Airport BlvdThere are a few locations! They have the best variety of wines and great staff.
This is a great bodega to run into for ready made food items and your basic groceries. They also have a lot of local beverages to select from.
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Royal Blue Grocery
609 Congress AveThis is a great bodega to run into for ready made food items and your basic groceries. They also have a lot of local beverages to select from.