Where to Grab a Pumpkin Spice Treat in Austin

Pumpkin spice season is here! If you don’t LOVE a good pumpkin spice latte (my current seasonal drink is the pumpkin spice cold brew from Starbucks) then head to one of these local coffee shops/bakeries for a different fall treat.

Radix House

Website

Try: Pumpkin OG Latte

Russell’s Bakery & Coffee Bar

Website

Try: Pumpkin Tea Bread (Gluten Free Available)

Zucchini Kill Bakery

Website

Try: Pumpkin Scream Cheeze Cupcake (Vegan)

Mozart’s Coffee

Website 

Try: Pumpkin Cheesecake

Kerbey Lane Cafe

Website

Try: Pumpkin Pancakes and Pumpkin French Toast

Quack’s Bakery

Website

Try: Pumpkin Tea Bread and Pumpkin Pie

Amy’s Ice Creams

Website

Try: Pumpkin, Pumpkin Cheesecake, Pumpkin Custard, Pumpkin Pie, and Pumpkin Praline Swirl ice cream.

Jack Allen’s

Website

Try: Smashed Guacamole With Pumpkin Seeds  

Jo’s Hot Coffee

Website

Try: Pumpkin Spice Latte

P. Terry’s

Website

Try: Pumpkin Shake

2022 Ultimate Austin Guide | Where to Eat, Drink, and Play in ATX

As a realtor and almost 10-year Austin resident, I’ve seen the city go from being teeny to larger than life. When I first moved here, I constantly thought ‘does this even qualify as a city???’ and now I can’t believe how much has been uprooted and replaced as the city grows. So how do you explore a city with such a wide array of history and new stuff? Below is my longest running list to-date of where you’ll want to eat, drink, and play in the city!

DOWNTOWN & CLARKSVILLE

THINGS TO DO & SEE:

Texas State Capital

Retro Boat Tours

Duck Tours

Saturday Farmers’ Market | 422 Guadalupe Street

Waterloo Records

Butterfly Bridge & ATX Library | West Avenue & 2nd Street

The El Arroyo Sign | 1624 W 5th Street

COFFEE

Jo’s | ATX Icon, Try the Iced Turbo

Hideout Coffee House | Coffee & Comedy Club

Merit | Located in Seaholm - Check out Library, Butterfly Bridge, and Power Plant while there

Nate’s Baked Goods | Great Cold Brew & Gluten Free Eats

Jo’s | ATX Icon, Try the Iced Turbo

Hideout Coffee House | Coffee & Comedy Club

Merit | Located in Seaholm - Check out Library, Butterfly Bridge, and Power Plant as well

BREAKFAST & BRUNCH

Taverna | Italian, DJ Music on Weekend

Walton’s Fancy & Staple | Sandra Bullock’s Restaurant, American Deli/Cafe

24 Diner | American, Open 24hrs, Walkable to shopping

LUNCH & DINNER

Ranch 616 | ATX Classic, Mexican Icehouse

Wax Myrtle’s | Southern, Good Drinks, Rooftop Patio

Red Ash | Italian, Award-Winning

Maiko Sushi | Asian, Try the Sake Mac n Cheese

Josephine House | Upscale American, IG Worthy

HAPPY HOUR

P6 | Rooftop, Downtown/Lake Views, Upscale

WuChow | Asian, Best HH Downtown

Clark’s | Best Oysters, Burgers, Martinis

Irene’s | Retro, Light Bites, Strong Drinks

Tiniest Bar in Texas | Mini Bar, Patio

Donn’s Depot | ATX Classic, Dive Bar

Mean Eyed Cat | Dive Bar

If You Wanna Be Lit…

Dirty Bill’s, Cat’s Pajamas, Bees Knees

Things to avoid…

Dirty Sixth

EAST

THINGS TO DO & SEE

Shop, eat, drink. There are always random pop-up events that you can go to. Check out When Where What ATX for happenings!

COFFEE

Brew and Brew | Coffee & Beers on Tap, Great for working remote

Flat Track | Coffee & Bike Shop, Patio

Cuvee | Great for working remote

Figure 8 Coffee Purveyors | Great for working Remote

Try Hard Coffee Roasters | New and Cool

BREAKFAST & BRUNCH

Cenote | Healthy, Ecclectic

Rockstar Bagels | Bagels ‘till they run out

Paperboy | A food truck so good they turned it into a PLACE!

Gabriela’s | Authentic Mexican, Cute Vibes

Mr Natural | Vegan & Allergen Friendly

LUNCH & DINNER

Suerte | Upscale Mexican

Kemuri Tatsu-Ya | Japanese-Texan Fusion

Via313 | Deep Dish ‘Za

Granny’s Tacos | Authentic AF, Food Truck

Old Thousand | Asian

Salty Sow | Upscale American

Nasha | Contemporary Indian

Tamale House | ATX Classic, Mexican

Licha’s Cantina | Authentic Mexican

Central Machine Works Brewery | Pizza, Burgers, Snacks

Jacoby’s | Southern, Great Happy Hour

HAPPY HOUR

East Side happy hour prices kinda suck aside from The Liberty, so consider the following your failsafe drink circuit:

Lazarus | Beer, Wine, Tacos

Whisler’s | Best Cocktails, Mezcaleria Upstairs

The Liberty | Dive Bar, Cheap Shots, Billiards

Volstead | Lit AF Music/Dancing on Weekend Nights

Yellow Jacket Social Club | Old Biker Bar

Native Hostel | Bar, Art, Tattoo Shop (one of best in ATX - My skin’s opinion)

Kitty Cohen’s | Retro, Big Patio

Nickel City | Dive Bar

Things to avoid…

Plaza Saltillo’s new buildings. That shit isn’t part of the good ol’ East Side

78704

THINGS TO DO & SEE

Vic Mathias Shores @ The Long Center | Best Skyline View

Peter Pan Mini Golf | Website

Zilker & Barton Springs | Website

Congress Bridge & Bats at Sunset | Website

South Congress (Detailed in Section Below)

Greetings From Austin Mural | 1720 S 1st Street

Paddleboard/Kayak | Multiple Access Points

Town Lake Trail (Or Lady Bird Lake) | Multiple Access Points

Cidercade | Website

COFFEE

Opa | Coffee & Wine

Teal House Coffee & Bakery | Amazing Cinnamon Rolls & Brisket Kolaches, Closed Sundays

Summermoon | Chain, but this one is my fave

Bennu | Good for working remote, Gluten Free Options

BREAKFAST & BRUNCH

Bouldin Creek Cafe | ATX Classic, Breakfast All Day

Gourdough’s Public House OR Food Truck | Ridiculously Large Donuts

Elizabeth Street Cafe | Vietnamese/French, Good for Lunch Also

Kerbey Lane | ATX Classic, Famous Queso

Biscuits & Groovy | Food Truck

LUNCH & DINNER

Matt’s El Rancho | ATX Classic, Mexican, Big Patio

Lucy’s Fried Chicken | ATX Classic, Fried Chicken

Loro | Asian/Texan Fusion, Big Patio

Uchi | Sushi, Award-Winning

Eberly | Upscale

Green Mesquite | ATX Classic, BBQ

Black’s BBQ | Multiple Locations

Sandy’s | ATX Classic, Burgers

HAPPY HOUR

Chuy’s | ATX Classic, Get the Boom Boom Enchiladas

El Alma | Rooftop Patio, Mexican

Aussie’s Grill & Beach Bar | Sand Volleyball

Barton Springs Saloon | Dive Bar, Big Patio

Bouldin Creek | Outdoor Bar & Pickleball Courts

Things to avoid…

Showing up late in the day to Barton Springs

SOCO

THINGS TO DO & SEE

I Love You So Much Wall  | 1300 S Congress Avenue

Continental Club | 1315 S Congress

Just walk around and SHOP DUH!

Local Vendors | Usually set up on weekends

COFFEE

Jo’s | ATX Classic, Has the I Love You So Much wall

Mañana | Good place for remote work

TOMS Coffee | Coffee and…. TOMS products

BREAKFAST & BRUNCH

Joann’s | Retro American/Mexican

Magnolia Cafe | ATX Classic, Huge Menu

ABA | Mediterranean, Book like yesterday

LUNCH & DINNER

Homeslice | ATX Classic Pizza (restaurant closed on Tuesdays, but other walk-up window next door is open)

June’s All Day | French Cafe, Best Fried Chicken Sandwich!

Lucky Robot | Creative Japanese

HAPPY HOUR

Perla’s | Seafood, Big Patio

Gueros | Mexican, Live Music

South Congress Hotel | Lobby Bar, Maie Day, or Cafe No Se

Things to avoid…

Spending too much money at the “new” South Congress, which includes big name brands and not much ATX

WEST CENTRAL & LAKE AUSTIN

THINGS TO DO & SEE

Mount Bonnell | 3800 Mount Bonnell Road | Sick Views

Laguna Gloria | 3809 W 35th Street

360 Overlook | 5000 N Capital of Texas Hwy | Sick Views

The University of Texas | 200 W 21st Street

Hike the Greenbelt | 3918 S Mopac

Deep Eddy Pool | 401 Deep Eddy Drive

COFFEE
Mozart’s Coffee Roasters | Overpriced but the patio and view are worth it, wifi sucks

Russel’s Bakery | Strong Cold Brew & Good Gluten Free Pastries

BREAKFAST & BRUNCH

Kerbey Lane (Original) | ATX Classic, Famous Queso

Texas Honey Ham Company | ATX Classic

TacoDeli | Tacos, Multiple Locations

Bird Bird Biscuit | Food Truck

LUNCH & DINNER

Tiny Boxwoods | Upscale American

Food! Food! | Local Mom & Pop Food

Pool Burger | Voted Best Burger in ATX

Picnik | Allergen Friendly & Gluten-Free

Mandola’s Italian Kitchen | Italian

Halal Bros | Middle Eastern

Dirty Martin’s Place | ATX Classic, Burgers

County

HAPPY HOUR

Hula Hut | Tex Mex, On the Water

Deep Eddy Cabaret | ATX Classic Dive Bar

Austin Beer Plant | Vegan Food

Cane & Abel’s | True UT Classic

Things to avoid…

Westlake, it’s all residential

OUTSIDE THE CITY LIMITS

The Oasis | Multi-story complex with a restaurant, bar, shops, and the best sunset views of Lake Travis

Fredericksburg | Cute little town with tons of wine, food, and history

Wimberly | Ecclectic art town with wineries and restaurants, lots of galleries

San Marcos | Home to Texas State University, head to Donn’s Fish Camp to float the river

Austin's Best Brunch Spots for Sunday Funday

In Austin, brunch is a sport. Sundays are fundays and everyone knows you aren’t heading to brunch without the cutest outfit, greatest company and a Texas-sized appetite. If you’re hungover and hungry or just plain ready to nosh on some good food, you’ll want to visit these restaurants for brunch next time you go!

MADDS’ PICKS

Culinary Dropout

11721 Rock Rose Ste 100 | Website

Try: Egg Sandwich

24 DINER

600 N Lamar Blvd | Website

Try: Chicken & Waffles, Vegetable Breakfast Hash with Goat Cheese

Walton’s Fancy & Staple

609 W 6th St | Website

Try: Biscuit Sandwich with Bacon and a Lavender Latte

Cyclone Anaya’s

3120 Palm Way #170| Website

Try: Brisket Enchiladas with Queso and a Fried Egg on Top

Paperboy 

Various Locations | Website

Try: Texas Hash

FAN FAVORITES

Banger's

79 Rainey St | Website

Try: The Manmosa

Café No Sé on SoCo

1603 S Congress Ave | Website

Try: Avocado Toast

Gloria’s

300 W 6th St #100 | Website

Try: Huevos con Brisket

Irene’s

506 West Ave | Website

Try: Nutella Toast

Jack Allen’s

Various Locations | Website

Try: Mama’s Sunday Chicken

Kerbey Lane Café

Various Locations | Website https://kerbeylanecafe.com

Try: Kerbey Queso, Eggs Francisco and Cinnamon Roll Pancake

Launderette

2115 Holly St | Website

Try: The Perfect Quiche

Mattie’s

811 W Live Oak St | Website

Try: Fried Chicken Eggs Benedict

Russell’s Bakery

3339 Hancock Drive | Website

Try: Any of their pastries

Snooze

3800 N Lamar Ste 120 | Website

Try: Steak & Eggs Benny

South Congress Café

1600 S Congress Ave | Website

Try: Carrot Cake French Toast or Croque Madame

Do you have a favorite bunch spot in Austin? I’d love to hear! Comment or DM me on Instagram to let me know. :)

East Austin City Guide

The creative hideout of Austin, the East Side is full of good eats, great shops, and an amazing blend of cultural richness. 

EAT 

Prohibition Creamery

(Alcoholic Ice Cream. Perfect for a sweet and boozy treat. Try the bourbon with cookie dough.)

Nasha 

(Indian. Perfect for sharing plates or stocking up on leftovers. Try their paneer enchiladas.)

Suerte

(Traditional Mexican cooking that features local Texas ingredients and homemade mesa.)

Paperboy

(Breakfast eatery. Perfect for sunny Saturday mornings. Try their French toast!)

Hillside Pharmacy

(Eclectic eatery. Perfect for cocktails and appetizers or a spirited brunch. Try the malt vinegar fries.)

Rosedale Kitchen and Bar

(Serving a vibrant mix of American comfort foods and a slice of Texas flare.)

Old Thousand

(Asian fusion. Perfect for satisfying an Austin-centric food craving. Try their Kung Pao cauliflower and orange chicken.)

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DRINK 

Lazarus Brewing

(Neighborhood Brewery with Soul. Perfect for patio chilling and beer tasting. Try their black bean tacos.)

Native Hostel

(Hip. Perfect for happy hour and appetizers on the couch or a fun Friday night. Try their waffle fry nachos.)

Yellow Jacket Social Club

(Edgy and laid-back. Great for a relaxed drink + smoke or soulful Sunday brunch.) 

Whisler’s

(Rustic-chic. Perfect for a date night and listening to live music. Try a Rosemary's Baby or Whisler's Old Fashioned.)

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CAFFEINATE 

Figure 8

(Bright and lush. Perfect for working quietly or sitting on the patio with a friend. Try !)

Brew & Brew

(Urban. Perfect for peacefully coworking. Try their iced tea. Everyone kind of hates their actual coffee.)

Cenote 

(Eclectic. Perfect for eating while you work on stuff on your laptop. Try the grilled cheese.)

Flat Track Coffee

(Austin gem. Perfect for a coffee stop while filling up for gas... or shopping for a bike. Try any of their yummy blends.)

Royal Blue Grocery

(Chic and convenient. Perfect for grabbing some snacks or necessities while walking around East 6th or having a slice of pizza outside. Try their Eastside Pies.)

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SHOP 

Take Heart 

(Trinkets + home goods.)

Solid Gold 

(Upscale vintage + curated jewelry.)

Charm School Vintage

(Colorful vintage + leather goods.) 

APT F

(Home goods + beauty buys.)

Paper + Craft Pantry

(Paper + Office products.)

The Special

(Home goods + imaginative decor.)

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INSTAGRAM

Fair Market (1100 E 5th St) - Bright teal metal doors and solid distressed white walls.

East 11th - This street is charming, and great for lifestyle photos.

Blue Owl Brewing (2400 E Cesar Chavez St) - White wall with two dynamic blue stripes. 

1109 N I-35 - Sketchy, but such a cute two-tone pink wall.

Brew & Brew (500 San Marcos St) - Great for those artsy coffee pics.

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EXPLORE

East Austin Succulents  (801 Tillery St) - So many different options for succulents, rocks, and planters. 

Boardwalk Southshore (Parking along the river) - Great for a date night stroll or evening run.

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How to Dress - Laid back clothes with an edgy twist. It's more than socially acceptable to show up at any bar in jeans and a cotton tee, but leather jackets and funky accessories are East Side favorites as well.

What to Bring - The two most important things you can bring to the East Side when visiting are a camera and an appetite! Home to my favorite walls in Austin, the area is perfect for snapping Instagram photos or shooting film. And the food is, well... Divine.

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Did I miss something? Let me know what your favorite spots are in the comments section below. Follow me on Instagram for more things to do in Austin!

Where to Grab a Superfood Bowl in Austin

When it comes to healthy eating I like to abide by two words: easy & good. 

I’m a busy woman and always find myself on the go, making my options feel like fast food or no food during the most hectic days. That being said, I have a few places I’ll stop for lunch if I know I have a long afternoon and evening ahead of me for my favorite meal — A superfood bowl. These Austin eateries offer the best superfood bowls around (and give you enough to where you can eat the leftovers for dinner to save yourself from cooking.) 

Honest Mary’s 

9828 Great Hills Trl #300 | Website

Try: Any of their seasonal bowls

Galaxy Cafe 

Various Locations | Website

Try: Galaxy Buddha Bowl

Fresa’s 

Various Locations | Website

Try: Power Bol

Cava

1224 S Congress Ave | Website

Try: Grain Bowl with Hummus, Tzatziki, Falafel, Olives, Feta, Mint and Lemon Herb Tahini

Joann’s Fine Foods 

Address | Website

Try: Rice Bowl

Chi’Lantro 

Various Locations | Website

Try: Noodle Bowl (add Soy Glazed Chicken, Magic Sauce and Avocado

True Food Kitchen

Various Locations | Website 

Try: Ancient Grains Bowl

Flower Child: 

Various Locations | Website

Try: Mother Earth Bowl

Paperboy 

Various Locations | Website

Try: Texas Hash

What’s your go-to spot for a superfood bowl? I’d love to hear! Next to superfood bowls, I’d definitely say my favorite meal is COFFEE. Shame on me (or am I living my best life?) If you’re a coffee fan, check out my posts on where to grab a coffee in Austin and how to make the perfect Arbonne Chocolate Protein coffee drink.

Where to Grab a Taco in Austin

If you know me, you know I LOVE ME A GOOD TACO. Like I'm so close with tacos that one time I ate them 12 times in ONE week. You read that right. My empty post-ACL fridge was sad and El Chilantro is on the way home so I shamefully spent about $75 on tacos in a single week coming and going to work. 

When I'm not grabbing a Cherrywood from El Chilito and bracing myself for a stomach ache from eating eggs and gluten, I'm likely grabbing a veggie breakfast taco with spinach and black beans on a corn tortilla from Tacodeli. Here are a few local favorites around town for you to try!

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Taco Joint

Various Locations | Website

Try any of the four breakfast tacos with jalapeño ranch.

Juan In a Million

2300 E Cesar Chavez St | Website

Try the Don Juan el Taco Grande.

Joe’s Bakery and Coffee Shop

2305 E 7th St | Website 

Try the Miga Taco Con Todo from this Eastside gem.

Taco Shack

Various Locations | Website 

Build your own breakfast taco, or opt for a breakfast bowl with up to four toppings.  

Tacodeli

Various Locations | Website

Try The Otto and be sure to grab their creamy salsa Doña.

Maudie’s

Various Locations | Website

Try Pete’s Tantalizing Taco.  

El Chilito

Various Locations | Website 

Try the Cherrywood taco.  

Veracruz All Natural

Various Locations | Website

Try the La Reyna taco.

Mi Madre’s

2201 Manor Rd | Website

For a vegetarian option, try the #8 vegetarian migas and cheese.

Torchy’s Tacos

Various Locations | Website 

Try the Ranch Hand.

Taco Mex

2611 Manor Rd | Website 

Taco Mex is a walk-up window on Manor Rd. Try any of the simple, authentic breakfast tacos.     

Tacos n’ Tequila

Various Locations | Website 

Create your own taco from the Street Taco Bar.

Texas Honey Ham

3736 Bee Cave | Website 

Try the Taco Ranchero. 

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Every day is Taco Tuesday in Austin, and I'm a big supporter! You can't go wrong with any of the above eateries, and being adventurous is a must -- Try their specials and be sure to grab a yummy sauce since each restaurant has something completely different to add to your tacos!

List originally published on One More Thing.