The creative hideout of Austin, the East Side is full of good eats, great shops, and an amazing blend of cultural richness.
EAT
(Alcoholic Ice Cream. Perfect for a sweet and boozy treat. Try the bourbon with cookie dough.)
(Indian. Perfect for sharing plates or stocking up on leftovers. Try their paneer enchiladas.)
(Traditional Mexican cooking that features local Texas ingredients and homemade mesa.)
(Breakfast eatery. Perfect for sunny Saturday mornings. Try their French toast!)
(Eclectic eatery. Perfect for cocktails and appetizers or a spirited brunch. Try the malt vinegar fries.)
(Serving a vibrant mix of American comfort foods and a slice of Texas flare.)
(Asian fusion. Perfect for satisfying an Austin-centric food craving. Try their Kung Pao cauliflower and orange chicken.)
DRINK
(Neighborhood Brewery with Soul. Perfect for patio chilling and beer tasting. Try their black bean tacos.)
(Hip. Perfect for happy hour and appetizers on the couch or a fun Friday night. Try their waffle fry nachos.)
(Edgy and laid-back. Great for a relaxed drink + smoke or soulful Sunday brunch.)
(Rustic-chic. Perfect for a date night and listening to live music. Try a Rosemary's Baby or Whisler's Old Fashioned.)
CAFFEINATE
(Bright and lush. Perfect for working quietly or sitting on the patio with a friend. Try !)
(Urban. Perfect for peacefully coworking. Try their iced tea. Everyone kind of hates their actual coffee.)
(Eclectic. Perfect for eating while you work on stuff on your laptop. Try the grilled cheese.)
(Austin gem. Perfect for a coffee stop while filling up for gas... or shopping for a bike. Try any of their yummy blends.)
(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.)
SHOP
(Trinkets + home goods.)
(Upscale vintage + curated jewelry.)
(Colorful vintage + leather goods.)
(Home goods + beauty buys.)
(Paper + Office products.)
(Home goods + imaginative decor.)
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.
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.
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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