Austin Food Itinerary
Be sure to bring your appetite when you come to Austin, as you’ll quickly discover there’s a lot to sip, sample and savor everywhere you go. From craft beers and creative cocktails to melt-in-your-mouth brisket and savory breakfast tacos, we’ve got what you’re craving. Take it all in with this weekend itinerary.
Veracruz All Natural. Credit to @burgerchild via Instagram.
Friday
Kickstart your weekend with a must-try Austin specialty: breakfast tacos. Grab a flavorful chorizo and egg taco from the legendary Juan in a Million, or try the tacos at Veracruz All Natural. This family-owned spot is famous for its migas stuffed with eggs, tortilla chips, avocado, pico de gallo and Monterey jack cheese.
After breakfast, burn off some calories and enjoy the outdoors with a leisurely stroll along Lady Bird Lake on the Butler Hike & Bike Trail. This 10-mile long loop has multiple access points making it easy to get on and off the trail wherever you’d like. Once you’re ready to eat again, head to something uniquely Austin–a food truck park! The Picnic sits just south of downtown with eight food trucks each offering something different to please everyone in the group.
Once you’re finished sampling food trucks, head to nearby Zilker Park and Barton Springs Pool, where you can dip in the cool waters or just relax on the grassy shoreline. Spend the rest of your afternoon sightseeing on the Cocktails, Cowboy Boots, and Cervezas Walking Tour or with Austin Eats Food Tours, or on a self-guided bike tour with Barton Springs Bike Rental.
Once the sun goes down, get a taste of Austin’s vibrant nightlife scene and its incredible cocktail culture. At cocktail hotspot Whisler's, sip on creative, seasonal cocktails infused with unique ingredients. At the sultry Midnight Cowboy, enjoy the low-key speakeasy vibe while sipping on a classic libation (reservations required).
Uptown Sports Club. Credit to Nick Simonite.
Saturday
Start your next morning with indulgent dishes, such as ricotta hotcakes with bananas, pecan butter and maple syrup, at local fave Café No Sé at the South Congress Hotel. After breakfast, stroll up to the famous I Love You So Much mural at Jo’s Coffee for a picture, and then grab snacks at Big Top Candy Shop—boasting more than 300 varieties of bulk candies—to stock up on specialty sweets.
Continue your foodie shopping adventure by browsing the homemade treats, gourmet snacks and more at the SFC Farmer’s Market Downtown, open Saturdays at Republic Square Park from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., or the flagship Whole Foods Market on Sixth and Lamar, where all kinds of freshly made sandwiches, buffet items, baked goods and more await.
Spend your afternoon letting an expert show you around on The Brew Bus Tour with Twisted Texas Tours. This 3.5-hour tour features a live band that provides entertainment on the bus ride to three breweries, where you can sample locally brewed craft beers. If wine is more your thing, don’t miss the 3 Winery Tour from Texas Wine Tours which includes pick up and drop off at your lodging (within Austin) and a 3-4 hour tour of some of the best wineries and vineyards in Texas Hill Country. Rather travel solo? Plan your own tour of nearby wineries.
After spending the afternoon sampling some of the city's best spirits, try one of Austin's hottest dining concepts. A few notable mentions are Uptown Sports Club for Cajun fare and cocktails, Suerte with interior Mexican cuisine, and Uchi for fresh omakase-style sushi.
Courtesy of Antonelli's Cheese Shop.
Sunday
Make your last day count by indulging in decadent breakfast sandwiches at Bird Bird Biscuit - think spicy breaded chicken with cayenne black pepper honey and bacon-infused chipotle mayo, or chicken sausage and egg with cheddar and basil pesto on a huge homestyle biscuit. Since you're in the area, after breakfast stop by and check out the historic University of Texas campus and pop into nearby museums like the Blanton Museum of Art or the Bullock Texas State History Museum.
Before you depart, squeeze in one final meal and end your trip on a high note by trying some of Austin's iconic barbecue. Fuel up for the road with a lunch of mouthwatering smoked meats from Franklin Barbecue, Stiles Switch or Micklethwait Craft Meats.
Looking for even more fun ways to experience Austin’s culinary scene? Check the upcoming tasting classes at Antonelli’s Cheese Shop and Con’ Olio olive oil shop, shop for something sweet at the legendary Lammes Candies store, an Austin staple since 1885, or find more of our top restaurants in Austin this year.