When in Austin

1. Franklin Barbecue

9.1

900 E 11th St (at Branch St), Austin, TX

BBQ Joint · 353 tips and reviews

Scott Henderson: Get there early and prepare to wait in line. It's all worth it!

Micklethwait Craft Meats is one of When in Austin.

2. Micklethwait Craft Meats

9.1

1309 Rosewood Ave, Austin, TX

Food Truck · Central East Austin · 89 tips and reviews

Scott Henderson: Right next to Franklins. Shorter lines, cool outdoor vibe, and equally tasty

Güero's Taco Bar is one of When in Austin.

3. Güero's Taco Bar

8.1

1412 S Congress Ave (at Elizabeth St.), Austin, TX

Mexican Restaurant · Bouldin Creek · 246 tips and reviews

Scott Henderson: Great for brunch and dinner

The Driskill Bar is one of When in Austin.

4. The Driskill Bar

8.8

604 Brazos St (6th St), Austin, TX

Hotel Bar · Downtown Austin · 117 tips and reviews

Scott Henderson: Stately place for a cocktail and conversation

Whole Foods Market Global Support Offices is one of When in Austin.

5. Whole Foods Market Global Support Offices

8.4

550 Bowie St (W 6th St), Austin, TX

Grocery Store · Downtown Austin · 12 tips and reviews

Scott Henderson: Come to the Mother Ship and experience their new concepts before they appear elsewhere

Amy's Ice Creams is one of When in Austin.

6. Amy's Ice Creams

9.0

1301 S Congress Ave (at The Cir), Austin, TX

Ice Cream Parlor · 93 tips and reviews

Scott Henderson: Hmmmm, ice cream.

The Ginger Man is one of When in Austin.

7. The Ginger Man

301 Lavaca St (at W 3rd St), Austin, TX

Pub · Downtown Austin · 195 tips and reviews

Scott Henderson: The best place to hoist a pint of anything

Gourdough's Public House is one of When in Austin.

8. Gourdough's Public House

209 W 5th St Ste B (at Lavaca St), Austin, TX

Bar · Downtown Austin · 21 tips and reviews

Scott Henderson: Fried dough and pub food

9. Gourdough's

8.8

1503 S 1st St (at Monroe), Austin, TX

Donut Shop · Bouldin Creek · 219 tips and reviews

Scott Henderson: Truly exquisite fried dough

Lambert's Downtown BBQ is one of When in Austin.

10. Lambert's Downtown BBQ

8.6

401 W 2nd St (at Guadalupe St), Austin, TX

BBQ Joint · Downtown Austin · 303 tips and reviews

Scott Henderson: Upscale 'cue

11. JuiceLand

9.1

120 E 4th St (Congress), Austin, TX

Juice Bar · Downtown Austin · 13 tips and reviews

Scott Henderson: Hydrate and replenish

Royal Blue Grocery is one of When in Austin.

12. Royal Blue Grocery

8.8

301 Brazos St Ste 101 (3rd St), Austin, TX

Grocery Store · Downtown Austin · 13 tips and reviews

Scott Henderson: Grab fresh juice, craft coffee, and fresh sandwiches, plus healthy groceries

13. La Pena

7.5

Austin, TX

Art Gallery · Downtown Austin · 8 tips and reviews

Scott Henderson: Great (and cheap) breakfast tacos, plus great art

14. Caffé Medici

200 Congress Ave (at 2nd St), Austin, TX

Coffee Shop · Downtown Austin · 118 tips and reviews

Scott Henderson: Get the Ninja Cortado

Voodoo Doughnut is one of When in Austin.

15. Voodoo Doughnut

8.1

212 E 6th St (at Brazos St), Austin, TX

Donut Shop · Downtown Austin · 96 tips and reviews

Scott Henderson: Portland transplant

Terry Black's BBQ is one of When in Austin.

16. Terry Black's BBQ

9.0

1003 Barton Springs Rd (btwn Dawson Rd & Bouldin Ave), Austin, TX

BBQ Joint · Bouldin Creek · 144 tips and reviews

Scott Henderson: Central Texas style service

Little Lucy's Mini Donuts is one of When in Austin.

17. Little Lucy's Mini Donuts

7.6

74 Rainey St, Austin, TX

Food Truck · Downtown Austin · 15 tips and reviews

Scott Henderson: Mini-donuts food cart in a great food cart cluster