Restaurant Guides
A Day in Austin with inKind: Your Guide to Dining Adventures
Guide By Cassie Eufracio
The live music capital of the world beckons, and inKind is your perfect dining companion! Let's explore a delicious day in Austin, hitting all the high notes from sunrise to sunset (and beyond).
Coffee & Breakfast
Multiple Locations
An Austin staple that's been around since 1980, Kerbey Lane Cafe has served local, homemade comfort food prepared from natural ingredients and spiced with a healthy dose of imagination. From fun pancake flavors to their iconic Kerbey Queso, there is a little something for everyone on their menu.
1203 E. 11th, Austin, TX, 78702
This Austin staple for coffee, breakfast, or brunch has both sit-down and to-go options. If you're looking to explore the east side of Austin, head there for traditional brunch classics alongside pastries, and beautifully crafted cocktails and coffee.
422 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX, 78701
If you're looking for a quick pick-me-up, look no further than Rosen's Bagels. Located in the heart of downtown Austin, they specialize in traditional boil and baked bagels. Grab a bagel and coffee if you're on the go or sit in the park and enjoy your savory breakfast.
Lunch
1011 South Congress Avenue, Austin, TX, 78704
At Two Hands, you can get the best of both worlds. Visit their walk-up window for a tea, juice, or coffee if you're on-the-go or grab a table inside for their dine-in service. Known for their brunch and dinner items, this Australian-inspired restaurant will fuel you up with fresh, delicious food, cocktails, and coffee.
440 W 2nd St, Austin, TX, 78701
The Well is a great one-stop-shop for nutrient dense options whether it's breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They also have exceptional juices, teas, and cocktails. Make your way down to 2nd Street to sit amidst the chic bohemian ambiance and enjoy a meal.
1816 S. 1st Street, Austin, TX, 78704
If you're looking for a more casual dining experience, Dovetail is the place for you. It's a neighborhood pizza joint serving pizzas in a family-friendly atmosphere focused on good food and good times.
Dinner
3825 Lake Austin Blvd., #201, Austin, TX, 78703
Enjoy lakeside views and unique cuisine on Quince's patio. Both elegant and hip, Quince caters to a diverse crowd offering casual fare, fine dining, French pastries and late-night revelry. Start your meal off with one of their fruity cocktails before diving into the savory fare.
201 W 3rd St., Austin, TX, 78701
If you're a New Yorker, you already know about this iconic dim-sum restaurant. With exceptional cocktails and shareable bites, this is the perfect spot for an exceptional fine dining experience. At RedFarm they encourage ordering family style, so every dish is shareable for you and your table.
800 W Cesar Chavez St, Ste PP110, Austin, TX, 78701
Visit Ember for Austin's premier Josper oven experience. With bold, Latin flavors, Ember has anything from crudo to a twenty eight day-aged ribeye to crispy beef potatoes. After you enjoy your meal, head downstairs to their underground agave bar for craft cocktails.
Cocktails
2026 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX, 78704
Located next door to their sister restaurant Elementary, Hopscotch is a natural wine bar concept serving up wine, cocktails, tinned fish, and other snacks. Patrons alike love Hopscotch for a pre or post-dinner drink in a cool, relaxed atmosphere.
400 Colorado St. , Austin, TX, 78701
Located right off of 4th St, this upscale cocktail lounge exudes quirkiness and fun. With shareable bites ranging from seafood towers to burgers & fries, go for a quick bite and drinks at happy hour or head there after dinner for a more refined night out.
500 San Marcos St. #102, Austin, TX, 78702
A wine bar that features South African wineries, Cape Bottle Room aims to eliminate the pretense people associate with wine and focus purely on its enjoyment and the uniqueness South Africa brings. They want to encourage wine drinking as a casual experience: low pressure and good times. Duck into their intimate space for some live music on weekends, or a glass of wine after work.
No matter where your day takes you in Austin, be sure to bring inKind along for the ride! This handy app allows you to easily earn rewards at all of your favorite inKind partner restaurants. Simply download the app, find the restaurant you're dining at, and pay your bill directly through the app. With inKind, you'll earn 15% back on every bill, which you can then use towards future meals at any participating inKind restaurant. It's a delicious way to save money while exploring the best of Austin's culinary scene.
This is just a taste of the incredible inKind partner restaurants waiting to be discovered in Austin. With inKind by your side, you can experience the best of the city's culinary scene, all while earning rewards for your delicious adventures!
This is just a taste of the incredible inKind partner restaurants waiting to be discovered in Austin. With inKind by your side, you can experience the best of the city's culinary scene, all while earning rewards for your delicious adventures!