Our Guide to East Austin
Every area of Austin has something unique to offer. East Austin has a fun atmosphere to explore and many tasty places to grab a bite to eat. Using our guide to East Austin you can start your day with an amazing cup of coffee, find an amazing restaurant to get lunch or dinner, and then end your day with a sweet treat.
The Best Coffee Shops
Revival Coffee
Photo Credits: Revival Coffee’s InstagramThis all pink coffee shop is the perfect place to start your morning in East Austin. They offer delicious lattes and fun baked goods like Bad Bunny sugar cookies and heart shaped conchas. Their fun decor and pink interior design makes this cafe a great place to take photos with friends. Make sure to follow them on Instagram as they often host fun events!
Flat Track Coffee
Photo Credits: Flat Track Coffee’s WebsiteAnother wonderful coffee shop in East Austin is Flat Track Coffee. Flat Track is a specialty coffee roaster which aims to balance the unique flavors, sweetness, and acidity in their coffee. Their industrial style interior provides a nice atmosphere to enjoy their high quality coffee.
Bennu Coffee
Photo Credits: Bennu Coffee’s WebsiteBennu Coffee is the perfect coffee shop if you need to study or do work as they have plenty of seating, free wifi, and are open late. At Bennu they specialize in gourmet mochas. Their mochas have fun names like The Raven and The Scarlet Letter.
The Best Restaurants
1618 Asian Fusion
Photo Credits: 1618 Asian Fusion’s Website1618 Asian Fusion is a restaurant in East Austin which has a beautiful interior and serves up delicious Asian cuisine. They also have a great cocktail menu and Happy Hour on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 4:30 – 6:30 pm. If you would like a more detailed review of 1618 Asian Fusion’s Happy Hour check out our article here.
Rosita’s Al Pastor
If you are looking for tacos in East Austin look no further than Rosita’s Al Pastor. They serve amazing al pastor tacos along with other tasty Mexican dishes. This food truck is open late making it the perfect spot for those late night cravings.
Intero
Photo Credits: Intero’s FacebookIntero is a restaurant which serves farm-to-table Italian cuisine. They prioritize fresh ingredients and their menu revolves around what ingredients are in season. At Intero they also specialize in house-made artisan chocolates and traditional Italian desserts.
The Best Dessert Places
Los Mangos Ice Cream
Located on East Riverside, Los Mangos Ice Cream is a great place to get a sweet treat on the Eastside. They have a wide variety of tasty flavors for their paletas and ice cream. I personally love their mangonadas and elote. Also make sure to try one of their refreshing agua frescas along with your dessert.
Gemelli’s
Photo Credits: Gemelli’s WebsiteGemelli’s is the perfect place to get authentic Italian gelato in East Austin. They offer unique gelato flavors such as miso vanilla and earl grey. While they serve delicious gelato, they also offer a cocktail menu making it a great place to grab both dessert and a drink.
OMG Squee
Photo Credits: OMG Squee’s InstagramOMG squee serves up 100% gluten free Asian American desserts. Their tasty desserts include taiyaki soft serve and butter mochi donuts.
Conclusion
East Austin has a lot to offer and we hope our guide allows you to experience some of the best food on the Eastside. If you are still wanting to explore more options check out our article here. Have fun exploring East Austin!