Best Ride To A Step Back In Time

Ski Shores Cafe

It's just a stone's throw across the lake, but the drive is something else. Once off the main road it weaves and winds down a dark, secluded two-laner that makes you feel miles from anywhere. At the bottom of the hill the reward is stumbling upon this lakeside shack that recalls the set of a 1960s teen movie. Frills are few here in this building's design, with its walkup order window and outdoor seating, but that just adds to the character. Hamburgers, french fries, and cold beer prevail to guarantee an evening or afternoon of unadulterated lakeside lollygagging.

Ski Shores Cafe
2905 Pearce, 512/394-7511
www.skishoresaustin.com