Austin area food and drink

East Austin food, drinks, and local stops

East Austin food, drinks, and local stops: start with Nickel City, Sans Bar, and Spicy Boys Fried Chicken - East 6th. Use the 136 places below to build a plan around this theme; each place has source-backed details behind its description.

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136 places

Places to start with

Jads Mediterranean Halal Grill

Source-backed place · Food and drink

Jads Mediterranean Halal Grill

Jads Mediterranean Halal Grill Austin with menu, specials, order online for pickup, takeout, carryout, or delivery, the best humm…

Restaurant 2 sources
JuiceLand

Source-backed place · Food and drink

JuiceLand

Superfood smoothie bar serving smoothies, açaí bowls, healthy lunch, breakfast and raw juice cleanses in Central-East Austin, TX.

Restaurant 2 sources
Kebabalicious

Source-backed place · Food and drink

Kebabalicious

Wraps, Rice Bowls and More

Restaurant 2 sources
Kitty Cohen's

Source-backed place · Bars and nightlife

Kitty Cohen's

Kitty Cohen's is a bar in Austin.

Bar 1 source
La Plancha

Source-backed place · Food and drink

La Plancha

PURO 956, ALL HEART.

Restaurant 2 sources
Latchkey

Source-backed place · Bars and nightlife

Latchkey

Latchkey is a bar in Austin.

Bar 1 source
Lefty's Brick Bar

Source-backed place · Bars and nightlife

Lefty's Brick Bar

Lefty's Brick Bar is a bar in Austin.

Bar 1 source
Licha's Cantina

Source-backed place · Food and drink

Licha's Cantina

Located in the heart of East 6th Street in the house that feels like home.

Restaurant 2 sources
Loudmouth

Source-backed place · Food and drink

Loudmouth

Loudmouth is a restaurant in Austin.

Restaurant 1 source
Love Supreme Pizza Bar

Source-backed place · Food and drink

Love Supreme Pizza Bar

Love Supreme Pizza Bar is East Austin’s neighborhood spot for crispy NY/Neapolitan pies, our famous Jumbo Wings, craft cocktails,…

Restaurant 2 sources
Low Down Lounge

Source-backed place · Food and drink

Low Down Lounge

Low Down Lounge.

Restaurant 2 sources
Mi Madres Restaurant

Source-backed place · Food and drink

Mi Madres Restaurant

Mexican and Tex-mex restaurant in Austin Texas.

Restaurant 2 sources
Murray's Tavern

Source-backed place · Bars and nightlife

Murray's Tavern

Murray's Tavern is a bar in Austin.

Bar 1 source
Nixta Taqueria

Source-backed place · Food and drink

Nixta Taqueria

Nixta Taqueria is a restaurant in Austin.

Restaurant 1 source
P. Terry’s Burger Stand #30

Source-backed place · Food and drink

P. Terry’s Burger Stand #30

Serving all-natural burgers, fresh-cut fries, and hand-spun milkshakes since 2005.

Restaurant 2 sources
Paperboy

Source-backed place · Food and drink

Paperboy

Paperboy is a restaurant in Austin.

Restaurant 1 source
Patrizi's

Source-backed place · Food and drink

Patrizi's

Patrizi's is a restaurant in Austin.

Restaurant 1 source
Poeta

Source-backed place · Food and drink

Poeta

Poeta is a restaurant in Austin.

Restaurant 1 source
Ramen Tatsu-Ya

Source-backed place · Food and drink

Ramen Tatsu-Ya

Ramen Tatsu-ya — Austin's Japanese soul food spot since 2012.

Restaurant 2 sources
Revelry Kitchen + Bar

Source-backed place · Bars and nightlife

Revelry Kitchen + Bar

Enjoy live music, great food, and drinks at Revelry Kitchen + Bar in Austin, TX.

Bar 2 sources
Salty Sow

Source-backed place · Food and drink

Salty Sow

Salty Sow is a restaurant in Austin.

Restaurant 1 source
Santa Catarina Mexican Restaurant - Cherrywood

Source-backed place · Food and drink

Santa Catarina Mexican Restaurant - Cherrywood

Santa Catarina - A True Mexican Dining Experience

Restaurant 2 sources
School House Pub

Source-backed place · Bars and nightlife

School House Pub

School House Pub is a bar in Austin.

Bar 1 source
Seven Spirits

Source-backed place · Bars and nightlife

Seven Spirits

Seven Spirits serves a variety of cocktails and an over-the-top experience from the moment you walk in.

Bar 2 sources
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How to use this list

Best first stop Nickel City Neighborhood Bar in East Austin serving Cold Beer and Mixed Drinks
Suggested shape

Start with Nickel City and Sans Bar. Then use the Nearby location picker to swap in food, events, or a shorter walk based on where you actually are.

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Restaurant Bar American Thai Coffee Panna Cotta Dessert
Source depth

20 public sources across the top 12 places

What should I start with on this Austin list?

Start with Nickel City, Sans Bar, and Spicy Boys Fried Chicken - East 6th, then use the map to add nearby food, events, or a shorter walking route.

How does Gyde choose places for East Austin food, drinks, and local stops?

Gyde ranks source-backed places by fit for this theme, visitor usefulness, category coverage, and local context. The top 12 places on this page currently reference 20 public sources.

What should I verify before going?

Check official sources for current hours, ticket prices, closures, construction, and event schedules before you leave.

Editorial method

How this guide is built

Evidence

Source-backed places first

12 of the top 12 places show public source links, with 20 source links total.

Recommendation logic

Fit beats inventory volume

Gyde weighs theme fit, category variety, local context, and route usefulness before sending you to a Austin place page.

Before you go

Freshness still matters

Last content update among these picks: Updated July 2026. Check official hours, ticket prices, closures, and weather before leaving.

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