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Austin, United States
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North Loop is in Austin, several miles north of downtown, but not as far north as what is now called "North Austin". This article also covers the "Brentwood" and "Crestview" neighborhoods, as well as the area around ACC Highland (formerly Highland mall).
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120-foot-long community public art mosaic.
Big, greasy burgers and tasty milkshakes. There is also Fran's Hamburgers; the story is that Dan & Fran divorced and each took part of the franchise.
Jalisco-style Mexican food.
Open 24 hours a day, but this spacious coffee shop would be worth visiting regardless. Good coffee, board games, free wifi.
Referred to by some as the best Italian food in Austin. Everything on the menu is affordable and delicious. Try the bruschetta alla checca, the trenette al pesto, or any pizza. They also have fabulous coffee, dessert, and gelato selections. From 3-6PM on weekdays they have a great happy hour.
Fantastic and reasonably priced Tex-Mex. Their enchiladas are amazing, and their Mexican martinis are the best in town. Great happy hour specials, too.
As seen in the movie "Dazed and Confused." An Austin burger institution. Dine in, carry out, or order and eat from your car. Charcoal-grilled burgers, hot dogs, chicken sandwiches, etc.
Vegan bakery with feminist/punk zines.
A small, dark dive bar populated by an older, blue-collar crowd on weeknights (especially Thursday night pool tournaments) and a decidedly more hip, collegiate crowd Friday through Sunday. Drinks are cheap and stiff, costing anywhere from $1.50 for bottled Lonestar (the "national beer of Texas" according to the label) to $7 for a generously poured double-shot. No food is available, and there is nothing on draft, however the bar does boast two pool tables, an impressively eclectic jukebox (Willie Nelson, The Misfits, Van Halen, and Refused all make appearances), a few arcade games, and a large outdoor smoking patio (smoking in Austin bars is banned by a city-wide ordinance) with tables and benches. Barfly's does become rather crowded on weekends by 10, and seating is virtually unheard of by 10:30. Get there early or be prepared to stand.
Park yourself on a stool and get ready to feel like a local who's having his third beer at 3PM on a Tuesday.
Grab some award-winning beers and great pizza at this local favorite.
Amazingly quick turnover of their fast-rotating seasonals. Drink it today because it won't be on tomorrow. A neighborhood pub that features 78 taps with an ever-changing selection of unique self-brews in a classic English pub environment that doesn't come off feeling cheesy. Locals bring folding chairs and dogs and tailgate in the parking lot. Check the website for great specials. Often crowded. Homebrews are $2.25 on Thursdays before 11PM.
Tendency towards lighter beers, but their Haystack Hefeweizen is predictably good and some of their hoppy seasonals have been excellent.
The world's first member-owned brewpub. A cooperative with house brews from brewmaster Jeff Young.
Radisson
Charming country style décor.
Vintage clothing.
Anarchist bookstore.
Classic & used videogames from Atari to Xbox360.
Independent feminist bookstore also specializing in LGBTQ texts.
The largest used/remaindered bookstore in Austin.
Chinese groceries.
Japanese grocery store.
Sells used/new records, cassettes, and audio gear. Particularly well-stocked in jazz, dub, blues, soul, and indie rock with a decent electronic section as well. The Featured Labels and Staff Picks sections are well worth seeking out to find otherwise hidden gems.
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