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50+ wonderful coffee shops to try out in Austin
If you don’t have coffee already in hand, consider this your sign to grab some.
March 02, 2026 10:00 AM
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STAFF
An outdoor sign for Shady Grove, a well-known spot in Austin, Texas. The sign has a rustic, retro vibe with the words 'Shady Grove' prominently displayed in neon letters. The text is styled with a rope design that adds a touch of western flair. Above the name, a smaller sign reads 'HAMBURGERS' in bold, glowing letters. Below, an arrow points to the right with the phrase 'STOP-A-WHILE' in faded neon. The sign is mounted on a weathered metal frame, with lush green trees in the background.
Food
Austin restaurants you miss the most
ATXtoday readers shared which local restaurants + meals they miss the most — and we think you’ll agree.
September 27, 2024
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STAFF
A lively group of people enjoying a sunny day by the pool at an outdoor bar. They are seated under white umbrellas with scalloped edges, with drinks in hand. Some are waving their arms and smiling with excitement, creating a joyful, relaxed atmosphere. The people are dressed in colorful, casual summer outfits, with one person wearing a vibrant tropical shirt and another in a graphic tee that reads 'Your Hole is My Goal.' In the foreground, there is a pool with shimmering water.
Sports
East Side Mini Open tees up for sixth year
Score a hole-in-fun at east Austin’s charitable mini-golf showdown.
September 25, 2024
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Morgan O’Neal
A large crowd of people, some dressed in Oktoberfest costunes, stand in a crowd holding steins. Above them, many different flags hang from the ceiling.
Events
Prost, Austin: Oktoberfest brews + events
Looking for a German beer or an opportunity to wear your Oktoberfest attire? You’ve come to the right place.
September 17, 2024
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Morgan O’Neal
The sign for Home Slice Pizza is of a winking chef holding a pizza
Live
Move over, Vegas: Behind Austin’s iconic neon signs
Let’s glow over the signage that lights up Austin nights and the local artists who make it happen.
September 13, 2024
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STAFF
A group of people preparing coffee at a coffee station. One person operates a grinder, while another pours milk into a cup. A third person stands nearby holding a menu or brochure. The setting is indoors with string lights and metal beams visible in the background. Disposable coffee cups are stacked on the counter in front of them.
Food
A quick guide to Austin Coffee Festival 2024
Back for the third year, Austin Coffee Festival will showcase some of the top coffee, tea, and chai purveyors in the country.
September 12, 2024
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Laura Figi
Two orange cocktails, one with the Texas Longhorn logo attached to it, sit on a white table in front of buckets of beer. In the background, large green plants reach to the ceiling of an outdoor patio.
Sports
Where to eat + drink on Texas Longhorn game days
Get your horns (and pinkies) up — here’s where to get the best deals when the Longhorns take the field.
September 11, 2024
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Morgan O’Neal
A serene lakeside scene with a colorful inflatable watermelon tube and a blue float resting on grassy ground near the water’s edge. A colorful beach bag and water bottles are also in the foreground. The lake is calm, surrounded by lush green trees and distant hills, with a small boathouse visible on the far shore. The sky is overcast, with clouds hanging above the peaceful landscape.
Culture
This, not that: Alternatives for popular Austin attractions
Looking for things to do, but keep running across the same old stuff? Check out these local-approved (not-so) hidden gems.
September 11, 2024
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Morgan O’Neal
A crowded indoor market under a large white tent filled with shoppers browsing various booths displaying art, antiques, and other vintage items. Many shoppers are wearing wide-brimmed hats and casual attire. The atmosphere is lively and bustling, with people closely examining the items on display, which include framed paintings and decorative artifacts.
Travel and Outdoors
Take a day trip to Marburger Farm Antique Show
The five-day festival draws vintage designers + collectors, musicians, and celebrities to Round Top, Texas.
September 9, 2024
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Morgan O’Neal
An outdoor bar and seating area in the evening, filled with people enjoying drinks and conversation. The setting features long wooden picnic tables under string lights and a large ceiling fan. The bar area is partially enclosed with a wooden slatted design and illuminated by round hanging lights. In the background, a building with purple lighting and a sign that reads 'COSMIC' adds to the vibrant atmosphere.
Culture
Party like a local: How to celebrate a birthday in Austin
You can have your cake and eat it too — here’s how we recommend spending a birthday in ATX.
September 9, 2024
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Morgan O’Neal
An overhead view of a lively pool party. People are gathered in and around a pool, enjoying drinks and conversation. The pool features a shallow area with steps and a deeper section where groups of people are socializing. A large, gold inflatable shaped like an anchor floats in the shallow part of the pool. The guests are dressed in swimwear, and the scene captures the relaxed, fun atmosphere of a summer pool gathering.
Events
Plan your Labor Day weekend in Austin
Whether you want to sip a cocktail by the pool or chow down on a cheeseburger flight, here are six things to do in Austin over the holiday weekend.
August 26, 2024
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Morgan O’Neal
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Runners pass by a small green building with a large red circular sign that reads "Jo's" at the top. The building has a red stripe along the roofline and is located at the corner of South Congress Avenue. A small crowd of people stands on the sidewalk, watching and cheering the runners as they go by. In the background, there are trees with bare branches and a street sign indicating Congress Avenue.
Wellness
Run clubs for every day of the week in Austin
Make friends and move your body — we found a club in Austin for any day your schedule is open.
November 6, 2025
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Laura Figi
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Food
Yelp’s list of the best 25 restaurants in Austin is here — try our favorites
Austinites know how to eat, and Yelp’s most dedicated members helped curate a list of the best and most reliable spots to get a meal.
November 6, 2025
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Laura Figi
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Best bites + bevs: Your guide to Austin Food & Wine Festival 2025
Austin Food & Wine Festival is this weekend and we’re ready to dig in by helping you maximize your time at this annual celebration of eats.
November 5, 2025
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Laura Figi
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Food
Help us create a reader-submitted Thanksgiving recipe book
You could help make a lot of Austinites thankful by sharing your best holiday recipes.
November 4, 2025
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Laura Figi
McConaughey in a black suit and white shirt stands amid a crowd at a formal event, gazing slightly off-camera. In the foreground, an Oscar statue is visible on the left, indicating the setting is likely an awards ceremony. People in the background appear dressed in formal attire, contributing to the celebratory atmosphere.
Culture
56 facts about Matthew McConaughey for his 56th birthday
Celebrate the local legend by learning dozens of facts about his life.
November 3, 2025
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Laura Figi
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Local news, powered by readers like you
Over the next 10 days, we’re launching a reader-driven campaign to sustain what we do best.
November 1, 2025
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Staff
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Small Businesses
ATXtoday’s 2025 holiday gift guide: 90+ finds for everyone you love
Including gifts for significant others, retirees, holiday parties, young people, and gifts that ship fast.
October 29, 2025
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Emily Shea-Owen
A unique culinary creation with an artistic presentation. A small, round base, possibly a bread or pastry, is topped with a creamy, lightly toasted layer of sauce or cheese. Skewered on top are succulent, charred pieces of meat or mushroom, stacked and crowned with a tiny figurine of a skull in a top hat. The background is softly blurred, with hints of other elegantly plated dishes.
Food
A complete list of Austin’s MICHELIN Guide restaurants
Let’s dig into the delicious picks, including seven stars, 16 local Bib Gourmand Awards, and a handful of MICHELIN-recommended spots for the MICHELIN Guide Texas.
October 29, 2025
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Morgan O’Neal
An old wooden building sits next to another, smaller, wooden building and a tree.
Culture
Meet these cryptids with Texas ties
You know Bigfoot, but have you heard of The Candy Lady or The Hairy Man?
October 28, 2025
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Brianna Williams
The back of a Spanish-style home and curvy pool.
Real Estate
Austin is the top buyer’s market for homes in the US
Austin’s housing market has been a roller coaster ride for the last five years, but this time, it’s swinging back in favor of buyers.
October 23, 2025
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Laura Figi