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ATXtoday’s Best Awards
Your votes are in. Congratulations to all of the ATXtoday’s Best nominees. We’re excited to announce our roundup of local winners who truly shine and make Austin a better place to live. From high-level dining experiences and accommodations to places to hang with your friends — here are your top choices in each of our categories.
Categories
Food & Beverage
Breweries and Distilleries
Pour decisions encouraged. These local spots wowed you with their craft brews, inventive cocktails, and chill vibes.

First place: Meanwhile Brewing

Runners Up: Central Machine Works + Live Oak Brewing Company
Brunch
From classic comfort food to new twists on the brunch game, these picks are your go-to weekend hangouts.

First place: Bird Bird Biscuit

Runners Up: Phoebe’s Diner + Taverna Austin (Downtown) | The Baci Room
Coffee Shop
The bean scene is strong in Austin — and these cafes delivered top-tier coffee, atmosphere, and community.

First place: Cenizo

Runners Up: Radio Coffee & Beer + Cosmic Coffee + Beer
Food Trucks
ATX eats on wheels — these food trucks served up bold flavors and earned your votes.

First place: Patrizi’s

Runners Up: Tommy Want Wingy + Crepe Crazy
Fine Dining
These restaurants took upscale cuisine to the next level with refined flavors, ambiance, and top-notch service.

First place: Aba Austin

Runners Up: Juniper + J Carver’s Oyster Bar & Chophouse
Happy Hour
Cheers to these local faves that made post-work hangouts memorable with great deals and even better vibes.

First place: Upstairs at Caroline

Runners Up: COVER 3 Anderson Lane + Azul Rooftop Bar + Lounge
Lunch Spot
Midday eats done right — these lunch spots became your go-to for quick bites, client meetings, and casual hangs.

First place: Ramen Tatsu-Ya

Runners Up: Bouldin Creek Cafe + Soup Peddler Real Food & Juice Bar
Outdoor Dining
Austin’s al fresco scene is unmatched. These patios and rooftops made your meals extra memorable.

First place: Opa

Runners Up: Hold Out Brewing + Azul Rooftop Bar + Lounge
Sports Bar
Big screens, big games, and bigger energy — these bars were the MVPs of game day.

First place: Lavaca Street Bar

Runners Up: COVER 3 Anderson Lane + Chalmers Austin
Tap Rooms
Flavor, flight, and friends — these taprooms turned beer tasting into a top-tier experience.

First place: Central Machine Works

Runners Up: ABGB + Fast Friends Beer Company
Winery or Wine Bar
Sip happens — and these wine bars proved they’re the best place to unwind with a glass in hand.

First place: Wanderlust Wine Co. - Shady Lane

Runners Up: Vintage Bookstore and Wine Bar + LoLo
Community
Apartment Complex
From resort-style amenities to sleek modern designs, these communities make Austin feel like home.

First place: AMLI on 2nd

Runners Up: The Catherine + Waller Creekside on 51st
Coworking Location
Remote work never looked so good. These coworking spaces are where productivity meets cool Austin vibes.

First place: Austin Central Library

Runners Up: Cosmic Saltillo + Work and Woof
Gym + Fitness Center
Whether you’re lifting, spinning, or stretching — these gyms stood out for empowering our community to stay active.

First place: TruFusion South Austin

Runners Up: Casa de Luz Village + Fitcidence
Home Service Provider
Reliable, trustworthy, and highly recommended — these pros helped keep your home running smoothly.

First place: The Coolest LLC

Runners Up: Top Choice Lawn Care + 1st Capital Certified Roofing
Local Influencer + Celebrity
These local personalities made an impact — both online and IRL — and you crowned them your favorites.

First place: Waterloo Records & Video

Runners Up: 512bites + theatxdrinker
Local Nonprofit
Organizations that make a difference — these nonprofits inspired you with their mission and impact.

First place: Austin Pets Alive!

Runners Up: Central Texas Food Bank + I Live Here I Give Here
Medical Center
When care matters most, these medical centers deliver excellence, compassion, and trust.

First place: Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin

Runners Up: St. David’s North Austin Medical Center + Austin Regional Clinic: ARC South 1st Specialty and Pediatrics
Photographer
Capturing Austin, one frame at a time. These photographers stood out for their creativity and skill.

First place: caryn noel photography

Runners Up: Lisa Woods Photography + Caitlin Rose Photography
Real Estate Agent or Group
You trusted them with your home search — and these local experts delivered big time.

First place: Open House Austin

Runners Up: Heather Jones - Magnolia Realty HC + Pure Realty - Jeff Kress
Spas + Salons
Self-care starts here. These salons and spas helped Austin unwind and refresh.

First place: Spa Sway Westlake | Day + Med Spa

Runners Up: Spa by JW + AUSTINDEEP
Entertainment + Retail
Bookstore
Your curated selection of literature, cozy reading nooks, and a community for curious minds.Nothing beats a cozy bookstore. Whether you’re into fiction, memoirs, or local zines, these spots have your next great read.

First place: BookPeople

Runners Up: Vintage Bookstore and Wine Bar + BookWoman
Golf Course
Fore. These golf courses are the ones you ranked best for beauty, challenge, and playability.

First place: Butler Pitch & Putt

Runners Up: Barton Creek Fazio Canyons Golf Course + Lions Municipal Golf Course
Museum
Austin’s creative and cultural pulse is alive in these institutions filled with history, art, and innovation.

First place: Blanton Museum of Art

Runners Up: Thinkery + Mexic-Arte Museum
Music Venue
Whether you’re catching live bands or big names, these venues rocked your world — literally.

First place: ACL Live

Runners Up: Saxon Pub + Antone’s Nightclub
Party Venue
Whether it’s a birthday, wedding, or just because — these venues brought the celebration energy.

First place: HOTEL VEGAS

Runners Up: South Congress Hotel + Holey Moley Golf Club Austin
Pet-Friendly Venue
Your furry friends gave two paws up to these pet-welcoming favorites around the city.

First place: Yard Bar

Runners Up: Lazarus Brewing Co. + Bouldin Acres
Theater + Performance Venue
Drama, comedy, music, and more — these venues made every night out unforgettable.

First place: Paramount Theatre

Runners Up: ZACH Theatre + The Long Center for the Performing Arts

See the winners
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FAQs

How do I vote for a business or venue for ATXtoday’s Best?
  1. Use your desktop or mobile device to begin voting.
  2. Click on our map, and select “Verify Email To Vote.”
  3. Enter your email address and click the voting acknowledgement box to let us know you’re cool with receiving additional emails from us. After you hit the “Get Started” button to begin, an access code will be sent to your email.
  4. Input the six-digit code onto the prompt; then select the “Start Voting” button to continue.
  5. Select from one of the listed categories that you’d like to vote on.
  6. You may skip at any time on categories you do not want to vote on. Once you’ve completed each category prompt, submit your ballot to wrap up.

When do the nomination and voting periods happen?

Nominations for ATXtoday’s Best open February 3, 2025 and will close February 21, 2025.

Voting for each category’s top nominations will begin March 10, 2025 and end on April 25, 2025.

Which businesses or venues are eligible for nominations?

Any business or venue that is located in and around Austin is eligible for nomination.

I’m having trouble submitting my votes. Who should I contact for help?

For support with ATXtoday’s Best, please contact todaysbest@6amcity.com.

Don’t see a category that you would like featured?

Check in for next year’s campaign for added categories and continued expansion of ATXtoday’s Best.

What are your Terms and Conditions?

You can find our full Terms and Conditions by following this link.

How will you decide which nominees go on to the final voting round?

Nominees with the most number of upvotes will move on to the the final round.

Do you have a Media Kit that my business could use to promote ourselves?

You can download our ATXtoday’s Best Media Kit here.