ShopsLocally owned
APL Shop | Austin Public Library
Downtown Austin · Austin · 0.5 mi
Gift shop in Downtown Austin
Closed · 10 AM – 6 PM 4.7(12)
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BarsLocally owned
High Noon
Holly · Austin · 1.4 mi
Futuristic-’80s-style bar with a dash of Old West, situated in a converted home with a patio.
Open now · 3 PM – 2 AM 4.6(229)
CoffeeLocally owned
Cielito Lindo Cafe
Downtown Austin · Austin · 0.1 mi
Coffee shop in Downtown Austin
Closed · Hours not listed 5.0(39)
ShopsLocally owned
ACL Live Shop
Downtown Austin · Austin · 0.3 mi
Gift shop in Downtown Austin
Closed · 11 AM – 6 PM 5.0(3)
FoodLocally owned
The Guest House
Downtown Austin · Austin · 0.4 mi
American restaurant in Downtown Austin
Closed · 4 PM – 10 PM 4.7(2509)
FoodLocally owned
Corinne Austin
Downtown Austin · Austin · 0.3 mi
Polished eatery with a global menu highlighting brunch, seafood & meat dishes, plus craft cocktails.
Closed · 7 AM – 11 PM 4.8(6192)
CoffeeLocally owned
Bennu Coffee on Congress
Greater South River City · Austin · 0.8 mi
Relaxed 24-hour coffee house serving sustainable, fair trade coffee & locally sourced food.
Open now · Closed 4.5(1593)
Hidden GemsLocally owned
Red Ash
Downtown Austin · Austin · 0.2 mi
Craft Italian fare, from wood-fired specialties to housemade pasta, plus wine in rustic-modern digs.
Closed · 5 PM – 10 PM 4.7(2480)
CoffeeLocally owned
Fleet Coffee
Downtown Austin · Austin · 0.6 mi
Coffee shop in Downtown Austin
Closed · 7 AM – 3 PM 4.9(29)
FoodLocally owned
Quince Lakehouse
West Austin Ng · Austin · 3.1 mi
Restaurant in West Austin Ng
Closed · 11 AM – 10 PM 4.6(2675)
CoffeeLocally owned
Idlewild Coffee
East Cesar Chavez · Austin · 1.1 mi
Coffee shop in East Cesar Chavez
Closed · 8 AM – 1 PM 5.0(43)
FoodLocally owned
Murray's Tavern
Blackshear-Prospect Hill · Austin · 1.7 mi
Restaurant in Blackshear-Prospect Hill
Closed · 12 PM – 12 AM 4.7(873)
BarsLocally owned
Roe Bucks & Co
Downtown Austin · Austin · 0.3 mi
Cocktail bar in Downtown Austin
Open now · 3 PM – 2 AM 5.0(7)
Hidden GemsLocally owned
J Carver’s Oyster Bar & Chophouse
Downtown Austin · Austin · 0.4 mi
Restaurant in Downtown Austin
Closed · 5 PM – 10 PM 4.7(590)
ShopsLocally owned
Atown
Downtown Austin · Austin · 0.2 mi
Store in Downtown Austin
Closed · 10 AM – 8 PM 4.8(19)
BarsLocally owned
Nunya Neighborhood Bar
Central East Austin · Austin · 1.4 mi
Bar & grill in Central East Austin
Open now · 4 PM – 2 AM 4.7(96)
BarsLocally owned
Mama Dearest
Holly · Austin · 1.8 mi
Bar in Holly
Open now · 4 PM – 2 AM 4.7(237)
ShopsLocally owned
Wood & Rose
Rosedale · Austin · 2.7 mi
Women's clothing store in Rosedale
Closed · 10 AM – 6 PM 5.0(27)
CoffeeLocally owned
The Sweet Grind
Greater South River City · Austin · 3 mi
Coffee shop in Greater South River City
Closed · 8 AM – 3 PM 4.9(86)
CoffeeLocally owned
Amity's Coffee and Karaoke
Central Austin · Austin · 1.6 mi
Coffee shop in Central Austin
Open now · 8 AM – 2 AM 4.6(28)
FoodLocally owned
Geraldine's
Downtown Austin · Austin · 0.5 mi
American restaurant and bar for Texas-style menu with well-curated cocktails and live music acts.
Closed · 7 AM – 11 PM 4.6(2361)
Hidden GemsLocally owned
Verbena Food & Drink
Downtown Austin · Austin · 0.4 mi
Hip eatery serving oysters, charcuterie boards, steaks & fish, plus weekend brunch, wine & beer.
Closed · 7 AM – 10 PM 4.7(1180)
FoodLocally owned
Ember Kitchen
Downtown Austin · Austin · 0.6 mi
Latin American restaurant in Downtown Austin
Closed · 5 PM – 11 PM 4.8(2652)
FoodLocally owned
Fixe Southern House
Downtown Austin · Austin · 0.3 mi
Upscale Southern eatery for grits, biscuits & creative seafood & steak options in chic dining rooms.
Closed · 4 PM – 9 PM 4.6(2113)
BarsLocally owned
The Wheel
East Austin · Austin · 1.6 mi
Vintage-chic bicycle-themed bar with a loungey patio for whiskey cocktails, plus bike tune-ups.
Open now · 4 PM – 2 AM 4.6(481)
Hidden GemsLocally owned
Traphouse Caribbean
Downtown Austin · Austin · 0.1 mi
Caribbean restaurant in Downtown Austin
Closed · 11 AM – 10 PM 4.5(870)
BarsLocally owned
Mother's Ruin
East Cesar Chavez · Austin · 1 mi
Bar in East Cesar Chavez
Open now · 11 AM – 2 AM 4.6(210)
Hidden GemsLocally owned
Lonesome Dove Austin
Downtown Austin · Austin · 0.1 mi
Inventive, gamey fare such as rabbit-rattlesnake sausage in a space decked in taxidermied animals.
Closed · 4 PM – 10 PM 4.5(808)
Hidden GemsLocally owned
Swift's Attic
Downtown Austin · Austin · 0.1 mi
Stylish, retro-chic hot spot in historic space for inventive small plates, craft beer & cocktails.
Closed · 4 PM – 10 PM 4.5(1393)
ShopsLocally owned
Clover + Maven
MLK-183 · Austin · 3 mi
Gift shop in MLK-183
Closed · 10 AM – 6 PM 4.9(69)
ShopsLocally owned
TOMO mags
Downtown Austin · Austin · 0.1 mi
Book store in Downtown Austin
Closed · 8 AM – 5 PM 5.0(50)
CoffeeLocally owned
Epoch Coffee
North Loop · Austin · 3.7 mi
Cool, vibrant small-chain cafe featuring nibbles, tea & carefully brewed espresso drinks.
Open now · Closed 4.5(2504)
Hidden GemsLocally owned
Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken
Downtown Austin · Austin · 0.3 mi
Long-running chain serving spicy fried chicken & comfort sides in a low-key setting.
Closed · 11 AM – 9 PM 4.5(5939)
ShopsLocally owned
Kindred Spirits
Central East Austin · Austin · 0.9 mi
Women's clothing store in Central East Austin
Closed · 11 AM – 5 PM 4.5(19)
CoffeeLocally owned
Trippy Buck Coffee
Downtown Austin · Austin · 0.2 mi
Coffee shop in Downtown Austin
Closed · 8 AM – 5 PM 4.9(39)
Hidden GemsLocally owned
Péché
Downtown Austin · Austin · 0.1 mi
French comfort foods & craft cocktails (many with absinthe) delivered in a New Orleans-esque space.
Closed · 4 PM – 10:30 PM 4.5(2204)
BarsLocally owned
Boni's Bar Next Door
Bouldin Creek · Austin · 1.6 mi
Bar in Bouldin Creek
Closed · 3 PM – 12 AM 4.6(28)
BarsLocally owned
Parley
East Cesar Chavez · Austin · 1.1 mi
Bar in East Cesar Chavez
Open now · 11 AM – 2 AM 4.8(62)
FoodLocally owned
Upstairs at Caroline
Downtown Austin · Austin · 0.1 mi
Open-air space with full bar including draft cocktails, tacos, TVs & bar games.
Closed · 12 PM – 12 AM 4.8(6910)
ShopsLocally owned
lovecraft
Central East Austin · Austin · 0.8 mi
Women's clothing store in Central East Austin
Closed · 11 AM – 6 PM 4.7(41)