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Homegrown in Central Texas A Go-Local Guide for Products and Services The Continental Club Homegrown in Central Texas A Go-Local Guide for Products and Services in the Central Texas Area Why Go Local? A marketplace made up of thousands of small businesses helps to ensure more innovation, competition and lower prices over the long term. Independent businesses choosing products based on what their local customers need and desire, not a national sales plan, guarantees a more diverse and relevant range of product and service choices. About This Guide Locally-owned businesses contribute not just to our economy but also to our culture. From funky to sophisticated, the independent businesses of Central Texas foster vibrant and diverse choices. This guide serves as a listing of some of the unique establishments that have been around long enough to see Austin grow into a one-of-a-kind city. Historical Business Icon Key At least 25 years old At least 50 years old At least 75 years old Sweetish Hill Bakery & Cafe Cafes, Bakeries and Desserts Amy’s Ice Creams Kerbey Lane Cafe Quack’s 43rd Street Bakery A local favorite for ice cream since 1984 A cozy place to eat, Kerbey Lane has been Brewed in 1983, Quack’s is one of Austin’s Please see website for multiple locations. offering healthy local food since 1980. first dedicated coffeehouses. amysicecreams.com Please see website for multiple locations. 508 Burnet Rd., Austin, 78751 kerbeylanecafe.com 512.467.0102 | quacksbakery.com Eastside Cafe Since 1988, vegetables and herbs have La Pâtisserie Rolling in Thyme and Dough been organically grown on site for use in Austin’s only authentic, from-scratch You will find delicacies here you won’t find the cafe. French pastry shop. anywhere else. 2113 Manor Rd., Austin, 78722 lpaustin.com 333 Hwy. 290 W., Dripping Springs, 78620 512.476.5858 | eastsidecafeaustin.com 512.894.0001 | thymeanddough.com x North Daily Juice 7301 Burnet Rd., Ste 102, Austin, 78757 Sweetish Hill Bakery & Cafe Savor whole ingredient foods that 512.770.6442 An Austin institution for over 40 years energize, nourish and heal. 1120 W. 6th St., Austin, 78703 Please see website for multiple locations. x South 512.472.1347 | sweetishhill.com dailyjuicecafe.com 602 W. Annie St., Austin, 78704 512.912.0033 Texas Pie Company Garden Spot Café and Catering Delight in homemade pies, casseroles Using only the freshest produce, these Magnolia Cafe and other baked goods – true Southern guys have been serving diverse deli fare Open 24/7, deliciously fresh comfort food comfort food. since 1982. has been served here since 1979. 202 W. Center St., Kyle, 78640 9415 Burnet Rd., Austin, 78758 magnoliacafeaustin.com 512.268.5885 | texaspiecompany.com 512.835.1985 | gardenspotcafe.com x Lake Austin Upper Crust Bakery Jo’s Coffee 2304 Lake Austin Blvd., Austin, 78703 Offering award-winning pastries, breads A funky coffee shack serving baked goods, 512.478.8645 and specialty cakes for over 30 years sandwiches and a variety of coffee drinks 4508 Burnet Rd., Austin, 78756 joscoffee.com x South 512.467.0102 | uppercrustbakery.com 1920 S. Congress Ave., Austin, 78704 x Downtown 512.445.0000 242 W. 2nd St., Austin, 78701 512.469.9003 Mother’s Cafe and Garden Since 1980, Mother’s has been serving up x South Congress great vegetarian and vegan food. 1300 S. Congress Ave., Austin, 78704 4215 Duval St., Austin, 78751 512.444.3800 512.451.3994 | motherscafeaustin.com Hula Hut on Lake Austin Restaurants Catfish Parlour Conan’s Pizza El Arroyo Comfort food since 1973 They’ve been serving up the tastiest deep Hand squeezing margaritas for over catfishparlour.com dish pizza in Central Texas since 1976. 25 years conanspizza.com 1624 W. 5th St., Austin, 78703 x Georgetown Parlour 512.474.1222 | elarroyo.com 4159 Williams Dr., Georgetown, 78628 x Central 512.931.2050 603 W. 29th St., Austin, 78705 Fonda San Miguel 512.478.5712 Distinctive regional Mexican cuisine x North Austin Parlour since 1975 11910 Research Blvd., Austin, 78759 x North 2330 W. North Loop, Austin, 78756 512.258.1853 2438 W. Anderson Ln., Austin, 78757 512.459.4121 | fondasanmiguel.com 512.459.3221 x South Austin Parlour Franklin Barbecue 4705 E. Ben White Blvd., Austin, 78741 x South An Austin landmark, this barbecue is fit for 512.443.1698 2018 W. Stassney Ln., Austin, 78745 a king. Or at least a president. 512.441.6754 900 E. 11th St., Austin, 78702 Chez Zee 512.653.1187 | franklinbarbecue.com Experience food that runs the gamut from The County Line Texas-simple to absolutely sublime. Over 40 years of legendary bar-b-q Guero’s Taco Bar 5406 Balcones Dr., Austin, 78731 countyline.com A popular SoCo taqueria since 1986 512.454.2666 | chez-zee.com 1412 S. Congress Ave., Austin, 78704 x On the Hill 512.447.7688 | gueros.com 6500 W. Bee Cave Rd., Austin, 78746 512.327.1742 x On the Lake 5204 FM-2222, Austin, 78731 512.346.3664 The Oasis on Lake Travis Hat Creek Burger Company Hula Hut The Oasis Relax and savor a mouthwatering burger Traditional Tex-Mex with a Hawaiian twist, Perfect margaritas, food and sunsets while the kids enjoy an impressive play area. right on the lake for an experience you 6550 Comanche Trl., Austin, 78732 hatcreekburgers.com won’t soon forget. 512.266.2442 | oasis-austin.com 3825 Lake Austin Blvd., Austin, 78703 x Burnet Road 512.476.4852 | hulahut.ccom Opal Divine’s Austin Grill 5400 Burnet Rd., Austin, 78756 True to the heart of Austin, the 512.452.2025 Hyde Park Bar & Grill atmosphere is casual, friendly and A friendly, relaxed atmosphere since 1982 laid-back. x Domain Rock Rose hydeparkbarandgrill.com 2200 S. IH-35., Austin, 78704 3210 Esperanza Crossing, Austin, 78758 512.443.6725 | opaldivines.com 512.838.6224 x Central 4206 Duval St., Austin, 78751 Rounders Pizzeria x Georgetown 512.458.3168 Serving slices of heaven for over 10 years 201 San Gabriel Village Blvd. 18653 FM-1431, Jonestown, 78645 Georgetown, 78626 x South 512.477.0404 | rounderspizzeria.com 512.949.8258 2521 West Gate Blvd., Austin, 78745 512.899.2700 Ruby’s BBQ x Round Rock Family-owned and -operated, Ruby’s has 8700 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock, Jeffrey’s Restaurant and Bar been serving all-natural brisket since 1988. 78665 Homegrown glamour since 1975 512 W. 29th St., Austin, 78705 512.428.6164 1204 West Lynn St., Austin, 78703 512.477.2529 | rubysbbq.com 512.477.5584 | jeffreysofaustin.com x Westlake ThunderCloud Subs 5902 Bee Cave Rd., Austin, 78746 Miss Mae’s BBQ Fresh, fast and healthy since 1975 512.296.2151 Everything is homemade from scratch Please see website for multiple locations. and pot-licking good. thundercloud.com 419 FM-2325, Wimberley, 78676 512.847.9808 | missmaesbbq.com Austin Beerworks Bars and Clubs The Cedar Door The Hole in the Wall Maggie Mae’s Austin’s original Mexican Martini since 1975 More than 10,000 artists have performed Since 1978, Maggie Mae’s has been the 201 Brazos St., Austin, 78701 here, including Steve Ray Vaughan and cornerstone for live music on 6th Street. 512.473.3712 | cedardooraustin.com Fastball. 323 E. 6th St., Austin, 78701 2538 Guadalupe St., Austin, 78705 512.478.8541 | maggiemaesaustin.com The Chuggin’ Monkey 512.477.4747 | holeinthewallaustin.com Tourists and locals alike frequent this The Saxon Pub popular watering hole in the heart of Lavaca Street Bar One of Austin’s timeless venues, the Saxon Dirty Sixth. In 1989, this is where 4th Street’s thriving has hosted music legends since 1990. 219 E. 6th St., Austin, 78701 bar scene was born. 1320 S. Lamar Blvd., Austin, 78704 512.476.5015 | thechugginmonkey.com lavacastreet.com 512.448.2552 | thesaxonpub.com Donn’s Depot x Downtown Scholz Garten Over 40 years ago, an old Missouri-Pacific 405 Lavaca St., Austin, 78701 An Austin tradition dating back to 1866 train depot was transformed into an 512.469.0106 1607 San Jacinto Blvd., Austin, 78701 Austin bar. 512.474.1958 | scholzgarten.com 1600 W. 5th St., Austin, 78703 x Rock Rose 512.478.0336 | donnsdepot.com 11420 Rock Rose Ave., Ste. 100 The Tavern Austin, 78758 A local favorite since 1933 Draught House Bar and Pub 512.575.4428 922 W. 12th St., Austin, 78703 Beer – and lots of it – since 1968. A few of 512.320.8377 | tavernaustin.com them are brewed on the premises. x South Lamar 4112 Medical Pkwy., Austin, 78756 3121 S. Lamar Blvd., Austin, 78704 512.452.6258 | draughthouse.com 512.291.3407 Breweries and Distilleries (512) Brewing Company Independence Brewing Company San Luis Spirits Made with Austin’s mineral rich water, (512) They brew their passion for great beer into Home of Dripping Springs Vodka and Gin beers taste like none other. every bottle and can that comes off the line. drippingspringsvodka.com 512brewing.com independencebrewing.com Strange Land Brewery Austin Beerworks Live Oak Brewing Company Find the beer less traveled. A can for every occasion Austin beer drinkers have been enjoying strangelandbrewery.com austinbeerworks.com their delicious lagers and ales since 1997. liveoakbrewing.com Tito’s Handmade Vodka Balcones Distillery A national sensation, Tito’s is produced in These fine whiskies are lovingly made in Paula’s Texas Orange Austin at the oldest legal distillery in Texas. handcrafted distilling equipment. A must-have for margarita-lovers titosvodka.com balconesdistilling.com paulastexasorange.com Treaty Oak Distilling Deep Eddy Vodka Real Ale Brewing Company World-class beers and spirits created in Made with nothing but premium juices, Distributing only in Texas, this brewery the Texas Hill Country essential oils, natural sweeteners and focuses on making the best beer, not the treatyoakdistilling.com honey, Deep Eddy spirits will lift yours.
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