Your guide to all things Austin, Texas!

Bryson and I have been happy to call Austin our home for 10 years now. Below, we rounded up some of our favorite spots for you! Things like brunch, bachelorette activities, places to go with your dog, hotels, neighborhoods – we’ve covered it all!

Breakfast

Vivel Crepes, Picnik, Taco Shack, Taco Deli, Kerbey Lane, Juan in a Million, Summermoon, 24 Diner, Juiceland, Rudy’s, Torchy’s Tacos, Veracruz, Sun Life Organics.

Brunch

Jacobys, Junes, East Side Tavern, Magnolia Cafe, Oakmont Food Co, Sawyer and Co, Patika, Paper Boy, 24 Diner, Picnik, Two Hands, Irenes.

Lunch

Cabo Bobs (our personal fav), Torchy’s Tacos, Taco Deli, Loro, Irenes, Taquero Mucho, Grizzeldas, The Grove, Pearlas, Terry Black BBQ, Lupe Tortilla, Sun Life Organics.

Dinner

Chisos, Lupe Tortilla, True Food, Flower Child, Eddie V’s, Trulucks, Il Brutto, Perlas, Hula Hut, The Oasis, The Salt Lick, Tony C’s, Loro, Taquera Mucho, Grizzeldas, Chuys, Movie House & Eatery.

Places to Live

Muller, East Side, The Domain, Downtown, Steiner Ranch, Lakeway, Bee Cave, Spicewood, Dripping Sprigs, Circle C, Westlake, Tarrytown, Rollingwood, Cedar Park, Round Rock.

Hotels

The Line, The W, Four Seasons, The Sonesta, The Wayback Cottages, Airbnb’s.

Desserts

The Baked Bear, Amy’s Ice Cream, La Patisserie, Folli Pop, Churro Co, Bananarchy, Salty Donut, Tiny Pies, Sprinkles Cupcakes ATM.

Coffee

Blackrock, Summermoon, Jo’s, Alfred’s, Mozart, Peet’s, Panera, Vivel.

Gluten Free

Picnik, Bougies Donuts, ATX Cocina, Wilder Wood Restaurant and Bar, True Food Kitchen, Flower Child.

Grocery Stores

HEB, Wholefoods, Randall’s, Central Market, Sprouts.

Shopping

Barton Creek Mall, The Domain, Second Street, South Congress, The Galleria.

Things To Do

Swim or lay out at Barton Springs, SUP on Lady Bird Lake, Zilker Park, Shopping at The Domain, Walk South Congress, Allen’s Boots, Shopping on 2nd Street, Hike Mount Bonnell, 360 Bridge Lookout Point, Boating on Lake Travis or Lake Austin, F1 Track, Deep Eddy Distillery.

Beauty

HAIR: Urban Betty, Culture ATX, Level 12, Blonde Faith. NAILS: Nail Art House. SKIN: Austin Skin +, Skin Spirit. BOTOX: CeCe at Skin Spirit @derm_nurse. EXTENSIONS: Amanda Kelly in Houston.

Dog Spots

Zilker Park, Red Bud Isle, Lady Bird Lake Trails. Most restaurants and hotels are also dog friendly.

Lakes/Water

Lady Bird, Lake Austin, Lake Travis, Barton Springs.

Bachelorette Ideas

Brunch at Irenes, Kayaking or SUP Lady Bird Lake, PubCrawler Pedal Bike, Austin Winery, Deep Eddy Distillery, The Salt Lick, Cidercade, Float the River, P6 Rooftop Bar, Dinner at Zanzibar, Rainey Street.

Ah I hope this round up helps you! Whether you’re making a girls trip to ATX for a bachelorette or your considering a big move, I hope this guide helps you! As always if you girls have any questions or need recommendations I didn’t list here – my DM’s are always open (@jenniferxlauren) or email me at [email protected]. Happy to chat all things ATX with you!

Austin map image above: @hellokristenlong via Pinterest.