The “78704” Zip Code is one of the most eclectic and well-known sections of the city. With neighborhoods like Travis Heighs, Bouldin Creek, Zilker Park, and Barton Hills, there is a good mix of 1920s-1960s character-filled bungalows and revamped modern stunners full of charm.
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South Congress
Eat – Perlas (seafood & oyster bar – weekday HH 0.50 cents off oysters), Joann’s (upscale diner – weekday HH $2 off beer, wine & cocktails), June’s (American bistro & cafe – Tues. – Fri. HH 1/2 off sparkling wine; June’s Rosé is a must), Café No Sé (farm-to-table cafe), Botticelli’s (all night HH Sundays), Vespaio (Italian – curated French & Italian wine list), Jo’s Coffee (to-go coffee & snacks – all day frozen peach mimosas & frozé), Neighborhood Sushi (weekday HH $2 off drinks, 25% off food), Amy’s Ice Cream, Lucky Robot (Japanese kitchen & sushi – weekday HH half-price sake tastings), Home Slice (pizza – dine-in restaurant or takeout window), Hopdoddy (burgers & bar), Hey Cupcake! (cupcake food truck)
Stay – Soco Hotel, Hotel Magdalena, Hotel San José, Hotel Saint Cecilia, Travis Heights or Bouldin Creek Neighborhoods, The Lola, The Muse at Soco
Play – Big Top Candy Shop, Lucy in Disguise
Shop – Teseros Trading Co., Maya Star, Kendra Scott, Farm To Market, Mi Casa, Stag, Allen’s Boots, Reformation, Madewell, Heritage Boot Co., Tom’s, Parts and Labor, Sunroom, Impeccable Pig, Krewe Eyewear, Warby Parker, Maufrias, Goorin Bros Hat Shop
Workout – Equinox, Lady Bird Lake running trail
South 1st
Eat – Elizabeth St. Cafe (Vietnamese – weekday HH 1/2 off appetizers & báhn mí), Sway (modern Thai), Polvos (traditional Mexican), Fresa’s Chicken (Tex-Mex – full bar & to-go window), Dolce Neve Gelato, Lenoir (modern Texas & wine garden), Bouldin Creek Cafe (vegan cafe – Sunday brunch from 9am – 2p), La Mexicana Bakery (authentic Mexican bakery – 24 hour), Toss (pizzeria & pub), Habanero Cafe (authentic Mexican), Winebelly (tapas & wine bar), Summermoon Coffee (coffee house), Phoebe’s Diner (breakfast, brunch & lunch)
Sip – Fresa’s Chicken
Play – Auditorium Shores
Shop – Art For The People, Criquet Shirts, Austin Natural Soap, Fortress of Inca, Amelias Retro Vogue & Relics, Esby Apparel
Workout – HEAT Bootcamp
South Lamar
Eat – Sno Beach (shaved ice), Soto (classic Japanese & sushi), TLC (casual American – Monday all night HH, $5 sips & snacks), Ramen Tatsuya, Maudie’s (Tex-Mex – Monday all night HH, $6 margs and $5 snacks), El Alma (Tex-Mex – daily HH $5 sangria & $4 beers), Terry Blacks Bbq, Uchi (sushi – daily sake social 4-6:30pm), Eberly (contemporary American), Odd Duck (upscale new American), Tiny Pies (small-batch made-from-scratch sweet & savory pies), Loro (Asian smokehouse & bar – weekday HH $4 boozy slushes), Aviary (Wine bar & Mediterranean kitchen), Matt’s El Rancho (Tex-Mex), Kerbey Lane (American cafe – 24 hours), Pinthouse Pizza, Veracruz (authentic Mexican), Picnik (soy + gluten + peanut-free kitchen & coffee house), Snooze (breakfast & brunch)
Sip – Bouldin Acres, Black Sheep Lodge, Austin Beer Garden Brewing, Broken Spoke, The Park South Lamar, Gibson Street Bar
Play – Zilker Park, Barton Springs Bike Rental, Austin Rowing Dock, Alamo Drafthouse, Butler Pitch and Putt, Peter Pan Mini Golf, Hayley Cakes, Nada Moo, Radio Coffee & Beer, Highball
Shop – Thom’s Market, Mr. Natural, Wheatsville, Uptown Cheapskate, Austin Art Garage, Cindie’s, Moss Designer Consignment, Garment Modern + Vintage
