Allandale is a beloved part of town for many different reasons.
You've got restaurants, bars, shops and all manner of other attractions to divert your time. Bordered by 35th Street, Burnet Road, Anderson Lane, and Mopac, it's an understatement to say that there is a lot to do in the Allandale neighborhood. See our picks for how to best experience Allandale, below.
2307 Hancock Dr
If you're looking for a place to get amped for a day of neighborhood exploring, you certainly can't go wrong with Epicerie Cafe & Grocery. This Allandale grocery/cafe puts a French-Louisiana spin on breakfast classics like coffee, muffins, eggs benedict, and pancakes. If you find yourself wanting more (a likely scenario) stop back during lunch and go for round two.
5400 Burnet Rd
Drew Gassett is living the American dream. After playing on the UT basketball team, a bench warmer, but fan favorite, Drew was looking for a second calling. In early 2008, he ventured on a road trip to travel around the United States on the quest for the perfect burgers, fries, and milkshakes. Finding inspiration all across the country, he opened a burger trailer behind Star Bar on the West Side and quickly (again) became an Austin favorite. Naming it after his favorite book, Lonesome Dove, Hat Creek Burger Company was born. A burger company devoted to providing local, whole food ingredients for the whole family.
4618 Burnet Rd
Pacha is best-known for their legendarily delicious pancakes, but their whole menu is executed with the same tastiness. You really can't go wrong ordering anything here, but one other item (besides the aforementioned pancakes) sticks out. Pacha makes a fantastically delicious chili-cheese omelet. Yes, that's a spicy start to the day, and yes, you totally should do it.
4508 Burnet Rd
Locally and family owned serving Austin delicious and amazing pastries, cakes and desserts for over 28 years. Upper Crust Bakery makes their desserts from scratch every day ensuring that fresh quality taste. If you're in Allandale and have a sweet tooth, Upper Crust Bakery should be on your list of places to visit.
2913 West Anderson Lane
You can't talk coffee in Allandale and not give it up for Sorrento's. This venerable cafe is accessible by walk in or drive thru, and has earned a special place in the hearts of all who frequent it. Sure, it might look fairly unassuming from the outside, but the charm and warmth coming from the inside of Sorrento's are from more than just the coffee. This is a beloved part of the neighborhood that should be experienced early in the morning. If you get there early enough, there may even still be some Tacodeli tacos left to purchase.
5502 Burnet Rd
Atown Strip Mall provides a space in Allandale for local designers that are interested in selling their unique work. Although folks come for the local handmade items, the biggest draw may just be the complimentary cookies and wine available to shoppers while they browse.
2525 W Anderson Ln
Though comparatively less flashy than say, Barton Creek Mall, Northcross Mall nonetheless possesses a fair amount of a small town charm that makes up for its inauspiciousness. Inside, you'll find all manner of distractions to fill your time. Uptown Cheapskate even has a location inside of Northcross Mall. Find a full listing of their merchants right here.
5350 Burnet Rd
If you're looking to get into photography or just want a vintage looking camera because you think they look neat, you can find that them at Austin Camera & Imaging. Austin Camera & Imaging also provides services such as photography and editing classes, printing, video transfers, photo restorations and much more, making it a one stop shop for all things photography.
Style Encore (North Austin)2929 W Anderson Ln
We've all got clothes stuck in the back of our closet that we never wear, so why not sell it and make a little money? At Style Encore, you can do just that. This Allandale based store buys and sells gently used women's clothing for casual and business occasions as well as shoes, handbags and other accessories. Getting paid on the spot and getting rid of clothes you hardly (or never) wear is a win/win.
Play It Again Sports2933 W Anderson Ln
Play It Again Sports has been a familiar spot for cheaper-end sporting equipment for a long time in Austin. Though the store puts an emphasis on hockey, baseball, softball, lacrosse, football, golf, bikes, soccer, and disc golf, there are plenty of other sporting-related items at Play It Again Sports for customers to peruse.
5806 Burnet Rd
Fair warning - Antique Marketplace is a black hole for people who are into this sort of thing. You can quite easily walk into this place and lose hours of your life looking at all the amazing things for sale here. From furniture, art, and jewelry to pottery glassware, and collectibles, it's beyond easy to lose track of time here. Vintage and unique is what you can expect when stepping into this shop.
2927 Anderson Ln
A business that William Wirt Lamme once lost in the result of a poker game was restored by his son, David Turner Lamme Sr. after paying off a $800 debt and reclaimed the store as his own. Delicious, tasty chocolate, taffies, toffee and all manner of confections can be bought at Lammes Candies.
5624 Burnet Rd
Whether you want to indulge in a classic or try out a more outside-the-cone option, Amy's has got you covered with over 350 flavors in rotation. We suggest their self-proclaimed "world-famous" Mexican Vanilla. You really can't argue with a label like world-famous.
2308 Hancock Dr
Formerly known as Republic of Sandwich, Capitol Sandwich is every bit as delectable as its forefather. As you might have guessed, this place is a veritable mecca of all things sandwich related. They also have some of the best menu item names we've seen in quite awhile. Here's a sample of a few of them: Green Eggs & Ham, Boss Hog, and Jive Turkey. Mmmm, delicious and original.
2330 W. North Loop
Fonda San Miguel pioneered “interior Mexican” cuisine in the U.S. being one of the first in the nation to introduce the full-flavored and more complex specialties from Mexico’s interior regions. Fonda San Miguel is a celebration of this distinctive cuisine, its colorful history, and the transforming influence it has had on Mexican restaurants across the country, where culinary connoisseurs, art lovers, visiting celebrities, and guests of the local Mexican consulate all come to partake and enjoy.
5020 Burnet
Jewboy Burgers has a name that's certain to raise a few eyebrows, but that's nothing compared to their actual food. If you hadn't guessed already, not your typical traditional burger place. Surprisingly enough, Jewboy Burgers is a Mexican Diner style burger served on an oversized potato roll a taste of the east coast and El Paso, Texas in one delicious burger.
5408 Burnet Rd
With several locations in Austin, you can enjoy Lucy's Fried Chicken on South Congress, South Lamar, and at their Allandale spot. Lucy's has become an Austin institution dedicated to juicy, delicious fried chicken. They also have happy hour all day Monday through Wednesday and 11-7 Thursday and Friday. Who would've thought cracking open a cold one with the boys would involve fried chicken? We did.
4636 Burnet Rd
A casual sushi bar with traditional Japanese foods if that is what you're craving. A place to go if you're dying to eat some sushi as they offer the dragon roll, Hawaiian roll, shrimp crunch roll, pink roll and many more rolls to choose from. Maru Japanese Restaurant also serves a variety of beer and wine to drink along with your sushi.
2320 Hancock Dr
The Hawaiin-originated Poke craze landed in Austin at Poke-Poke. What's Poke? As Poke-Poke themselves say, "oke is a delicious, healthy raw sashimi based food from Hawaii! Traditionally, Poke is ahi or salmon tossed with shoyu (soy sauce), sesame oil, onions and sesame seeds creating a savory, unique food for adventurous eaters!" If you're in Allandale and feel like trying something new, we recommend Poke-Poke.
5520 Burnet Rd
Tacos and tequila are always a reliable combination for fun, so why not enjoy your tacos with tequila or any of your other favorite drinks at Taco Flats? This Allandale restaurant gives more vibes of a bar setting, where you can eat good food, drink great beer and relax.
The Peached Tortilla5520 Burnet Rd
Southern and Asian influenced food served with cocktails is quite a great combination. The Peached Tortilla is a full-service mobile caterer, but if you stop by their restaurant you will see that they have a lot more delicious food to offer than their "street fare" menu on their food truck. They have different menus for brunch, lunch and dinner so choose when you visit very wisely.
6700 Burnet Rd
Food, beer and dogs. It doesn't get any better than that, does it? You can enjoy that magical combination at the wonderfully canine inclusive Yard Bar. Since opening in 2015, this Burnet road hang out has served cold beers, food, and treats for pups. Finally, someplace the whole (furry) family can enjoy.
5434 Burnet Rd
The center of Austin's honky-tonk country music scene, the Little Longhorn Saloon is a place to drink, dance and watch chickens shit to determine the score of a Bingo game. Beyond that most famous of attractions, the Little Longhorn is simply a fantastic hub for all things Texas and funky. A true embodiment of our cities spirit.
2105 Hancock Dr
Billy's On Burnet is great because of its versatility. You can easily go there with a meal in mind, or you can descend to this neighborhood spot for a night of drinking with your buddies. With 36 beers on tap, as well as a variety of burgers and sandwiches on their menu, either scenario is equally plausible.
6507 Burnet Rd
The Aristocrat Lounge is definitely not the kind of place an actual Aristocrat would ever hang out. Dive-y, dark, and unpretentious, this is the kind of drinking hole you can sit at and collect your thoughts. Bonus: they totally have pool tables.
2207 Justin Lane
Lala's started with the goal of prolonging Christmas into a year-round holiday and is now Austin's only bar that continues celebrating yuletide festivities long after the cold weather has disappeared. Filled with string lights, kitschy reindeer figurines, glowing Christmas trees, and an expansive beer draft, Lala's resembles a boozy revision of Santa's Workshop. It is, without a doubt, a must-visit destination in Allandale.
6800 Burnet Rd
Growler Room's motto is "Come and Fill it," and that's exactly what patrons do there. Whether you're in the mood to pop in and grab a growler to go or you feel like spending some time nursing a drink, Growler Room is more than ideal for your purposes. Come, enjoy the magnificent wonders of this self-proclaimed Growler Filling Station.
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