Known for its rich history, hip bars, art galleries, and diverse cultural influences, the east (arguably, coolest) side of town has been called "Austin's Brooklyn." The busiest streets to visit seem to be Cesar Chavez, 5th, 6th, and 11th. No matter where you turn in East Austin, there is something wonderful to behold, whether it's street art, an amazing eatery, or a dive bar you may have missed in your previous visits.
RESTAURANTS
- Justine's Brasserie* - 4710 E 5th St | 512-385-2900 | Website
- Blue Dahlia - 1115 East 11th St | 512-542-9542 | Website
- Launderette* - 2115 Holly St | 512-382-1599 | Website
- Haymaker - 2310 Manor Rd | 512-243-6702 | Website
- Suerte* - 1800 E 6th St | 512-953-0092 | Website
- Il Brutto* - 1601 E 6th St | 512-580-8779 | Website
- Tamale House - 1707 E 6th St | 512-495-9504 | Website
- Jacoby's* - 3235 E Cesar Chavez St | 512-366-5808 | Website
- La Barbecue - 2027 E Cesar Chavez St | 512-605-9696 | Website
- Hillside Farmacy* - 1209 E 11th St | 512-628-0168 | Website
- Old Thousand* - 1000 E 11th St | 737-222-6637 | Website
HAPPY HOUR SPOTS*
- Whisler's - 1816 E 6th St | 512-480-0781 | Website
- Native Hostel - 807 E 4th St | 512-551-9947
- Lazarus Brewing - 1902 E 6th St | 512-394-7620 | Website
- Zilker Brewing Company - 1701 E 6th St | 512-765-4946 | Website
- White Horse - 500 Comal St | 512-553-6576 | Website
- Kitty Cohen’s - 2211 Webberville Rd | Website
- Grizzelda’s - 105 Tillery St | 512-366-5908 | Website
COFFEE SHOPS
- Brew & Brew - 500 San Marcos St | 512-493-0963 | Website
- Figure 8 Coffee Purveyors - 1111 Chicon St | 512-953-1061
- Cenote - 1010 E Cesar Chavez St | 512-524-1311 | Website
- Cuvee - 2000 E 6th St | 512-368-5636 | Website
- Flat Track Coffee - 1619 E Cesar Chavez St | 512-540-6040 | Website
- Revival Coffee - 1405 E 7th St | 512-524-0583
- Fleet Coffee - 2427 Webberville Rd | 512-212-7174 | Website
- Bennu Coffee - 2001 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd | 512-478-4700 | Website
LOCAL BOUTIQUES + SHOPS
- Solid Gold Boutique - 1601 E 5th St | 512-473-2730
- Take Heart - 1111 E 11th St Unit 100 | 512-520-9664 | Website
- Charm School Vintage - 1111 E 11th St Unit 100 | 512-524-0166 | Website
- The Paper + Craft Pantry - 2511 E 6th St | 512-593-1978 | Website
EXPERIENCES
- East 6th St - 6th & Medina to 6th & Chicon | Website
- Tillery Street Plant Company & East Austin Succulents - 801 Tillery St | 737-212-0457 | Website
- HOPE Farmers Market (Sundays) - 412 Comal St
- Festival Beach Park - 2101 Bergman Ave | 512-974-6797 | Website
- Franklin BBQ - 900 E 11th St | 512-653-1187 | Website
- East Austin Studio Tour (November) - Various Locations
*= May not be suitable for children
