photo by John Anderson
“Every bowl is like a warm hug from your mama telling you life is going to go your way.” – Kelsie Laing
Kemuri Tatsu-Ya
2713 E. Second
512/893-5561
www.kemuri-tatsuya.com
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“I would sacrifice my right arm for their vegan cornbread and butter … and I’m right-handed.” – Taylor Nutterfield
Bouldin Creek Cafe
1900 S. First
512/416-1601
www.bouldincreek.com
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“He’s Austin’s chef.” – Sarah Duffy
Uchi
801 S. Lamar
512/916-4808
www.uchiaustin.com
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“I cried when I ate the white chocolate semifreddo special. Actual tears.” – Carrie Fussell
Laura Sawicki
Launderette
2115 Holly
www.launderetteaustin.com
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photo by Todd V. Wolfson
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“The servers are outstanding, wait times are tolerable, and the food is on point whether you need a late-night wind-down or early morning wind-up spot.” – Elizabeth Hardy
Kerbey Lane Cafe
3704 Kerbey, 512/451-1436
13435 Hwy. 183 N. #415, 512/258-7757
2606 Guadalupe, 512/477-5717
4301 W. William Cannon, 512/899-1500
3003 S. Lamar, 512/445-4451
2120 N. Mays, Round Rock, 512/879-2827
701 Capital of TX Hwy. S., 512/879-2820
www.kerbeylanecafe.com
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“Like three generations in my family have chosen Spider House as the favorite place to get coffee and sit around like a lazy bum.” – Courtland Jones
Spider House Patio Bar & Cafe
2908 Fruth
512/480-9562
www.spiderhouse.com
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photo by John Leach
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“Beautiful space, amazing owners, and killer beer!” – Jenn Hatch
Austin Beerworks
3009 Industrial Terrace
512/821-2494
www.austinbeerworks.com
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“The grapefruit vodka is the single most defining summer drink for this town.” – Michelle Ross
Deep Eddy Vodka Distillery and Tasting Room
2250 Hwy. 290 E.
Dripping Springs
512/994-3534
www.deepeddyvodka.com
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“As much as it pains this ex-Chicagoan to say it, Via 313 is the best pizza I’ve ever eaten. Anywhere.” – Hank Legan
Via 313
1111 E. Sixth, 512/939-1927
61 Rainey, 512/609-9405
6705 Hwy. 290 #503, 512/584-8084
3016 Guadalupe #100, 512/358-6193
via313.com
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“Bluegrass? Beer? Coffee? Trailer food? Yes, please.” – Andrew Barlow
Radio Coffee & Beer
4204 Manchaca Rd.
512/394-7844
www.radiocoffeeandbeer.com
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“Two words. Queso bar.” – Amy Gunkler
Chuy's
1728 Barton Springs Rd., 512/474-4452
10520 N. Lamar, 512/836-3218
11680 Research, 512/342-0011
2320 N. I-35, Round Rock, 512/255-2211
4301 W. William Cannon, 512/899-2489
www.chuys.com
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“My family and I have been going to Home Slice for 10 years now and we fall more in love with it each time. From the atmosphere to the waitstaff to the most epic pizza on the planet, Home Slice wins the gold every single time.” – Ruby Ruiz
Home Slice Pizza
1415 S. Congress, 512/444-7437
More Home Slice, 1421 S. Congress, 512/444-7437
501 E. 53rd, 512/707-7437
www.homeslicepizza.com
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photo by Robyn Eden
photo by John Anderson
“Best burger in the world. There’s a reason people wait in line for this food.” – Marty Hand
Hopdoddy Burger Bar
1400 S. Congress Ste. A-190, 512/243-7505
2438-A W. Anderson, 512/467-2337
4615 N. Lamar #307, 512/335-2337
2600 Hoppe Trail, Round Rock, 512/310-2337
www.hopdoddy.com
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“Without a doubt, best in category – but better than that, just a great restaurant, no categorization or qualifiers needed.” – James Markham
Bouldin Creek Cafe
1900 S. First
512/416-1601
www.bouldincreek.com
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photo by John Anderson
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“My mother was angry when I said Sugar Mama’s was my favorite mama. Then she tried the cupcakes.” – Cale Cormier
Sugar Mama's Bakeshop
Sugar Mama's Bakeshop South, 1905-A S. First, 512/448-3727
Sugar Mama's Bakeshop East, 2406-B Manor Rd., 512/220-7296
www.sugarmamasbakeshop.com
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“Fine dining plus a great, affordable happy hour for us poor folks.” – Courtney Mlinar
Uchi
801 S. Lamar
512/916-4808
www.uchiaustin.com
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photo by John Anderson
photo by John Anderson
“Two-dollar mimosas and vegan scramble with pancakes and corn tortillas, and maybe chocolate cake too! All plants!” – Kaitlin Livingston
Kerbey Lane Cafe
3704 Kerbey, 512/451-1436
13435 Hwy. 183 N. #415, 512/258-7757
2606 Guadalupe, 512/477-5717
4301 W. William Cannon, 512/899-1500
3003 S. Lamar, 512/445-4451
2120 N. Mays, Round Rock, 512/879-2827
701 Capital of TX Hwy. S., 512/879-2820
www.kerbeylanecafe.com
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“There are two kinds of people in this world: those who eat their salted whipped butter with a spoon, and liars.” – Madeline Fening
Easy Tiger
709 E. Sixth, 512/614-4972
The Linc, 6406 N. I-35
www.easytigerusa.com
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photo by John Anderson
photo by John Anderson
“Truly the gold standard for warm, welcoming hospitality in Austin.” – Skyler Ring
Odd Duck
1201 S. Lamar
512/433-6521
www.oddduckaustin.com
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“I get laid 100% of the time when I take guys on dates here.” – Matt Holder
Torchy's Tacos
2801 Guadalupe, 512/494-8226
2809 S. First, 512/444-0300
4301 W. William Cannon, 512/514-0767
4211 Spicewood Springs, 512/291-7277
1468 E. Whitestone, Cedar Park, 512/337-0997
5119 Burnet Rd., 512/382-0823
3005 S. Lamar, 512/614-1832
11521 FM 620 N., 512/381-8226
1801 E. 51st, 512/322-2411
301 N. Guadalupe, San Marcos, 512/757-8888
2150 E. Palm Valley, Round Rock, 512/381-0173
1822 S. Congress, 512/916-9025
www.torchystacos.com
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photo by John Anderson
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“In our house, we call a trip to Franklin ‘tailgating for meat.’” – Lauren Cunningham
Franklin Barbecue
900 E. 11th
512/653-1187
www.franklinbarbecue.com
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“Thanks for keeping us weird and cool!” – Angelica Evans
Amy's Ice Creams
1012 W. Sixth, 512/480-0673
3500 Guadalupe, 512/458-6895
2805 Bee Caves Rd. #416, 512/328-2697
10000 Research #140, 512/345-1006
ABIA: Amy's Ice Creams, 3600 Presidential #20, 512/530-2918
1301 S. Congress, 512/440-7488
4477 S. Lamar #790, 512/891-0573
13265 Hwy. 183 N., 512/918-2697
5624 Burnet Rd., 512/538-2697
9600 S. I-35 Ste. 400-C, 512/282-2697
13420 Galleria Cir. Ste. 140-A, 512/263-2903
2901 S. Lamar, 512/447-2697
www.amysicecreams.com
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photo by John Anderson
photo by John Anderson
“My child was conceived after ramen at Ramen Tatsu-Ya, then sustained on tonkotsu for nine months. Now he is 4 and won’t eat his ramen at any other establishment. He loves his tsukemen!” – Sara Quirk
Ramen Tatsu-Ya
8557 Research #126
1234 S. Lamar
ramen-tatsuya.com
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“Quick, simple, delicious.” – Ash Hall
P. Terry's Burger Stand
404 S. Lamar, 512/473-2217
3303 N. Lamar, 512/371-9975
4228 W. William Cannon, 512/358-0380
515 Congress #130, 512/473-8722
8515 Burnet Rd., 512/420-9242
3311 RR 620 S., 512/263-9433
204 W. Ben White, 512/462-4998
12301 N. Mopac, 512/719-4810
12018 Research, 512/257-0990
701 Capital of TX Hwy. S., Bldg. H, 512/306-0779
www.pterrys.com
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