Outdoor Seating

About Thunderbird Coffee

The sister of Clementine’s Coffee, things are run just as well at this coffeehouse. They picked an area of town that really needed a coffeehouse. In addition to coffee and espresso they serve paninis as well as cold sandwiches. Their iced coffees are actually cold brewed — a process that takes about twelve hours — so you know they care. They also have local beers on tap and wine for sale.

Milto’s is a Mediterranean and Italian food restaurant close to the UT campus. The expansive menu touches on many traditional Greek meals, like the gyro, and moves into well-known favorites such as pizza and eggplant parmesan.

Flightpath Coffeehouse has everything you need to get some studying done: strong coffee, low music, and free Wi-Fi.

The pizza is fresh, the beer is cheap, and live music is always free.

Blue Star’s menu has a ton to choose from: salads, pizzas, sandwiches, entrees, pastas, burgers, and desserts.

With two more locations in the works, Austin can’t get enough of Austin Java.

One of the most popular restaurants in Austin — ask Jenna!

A great place to get some work done at all hours of the night or day.

Ruby’s BBQ serves brisket, sausage, and other delicious Texas barbecue goodness.

About Crown and Anchor Pub

Crown and Anchor Pub is right near the UT campus, enjoyed by students and neighbors in the area who come to drink beer or eat burgers on the expansive outdoor patio. The beer selection is vast, with many beers on tap. They have darts and pool tables and high-def televisions for game days. You can bring your dog so long as he’s on a leash. Seating can be limited at peak hours — though the crowd is part of the fun, come a little early if you want to ensure you get a seat.

Crown and Anchor Pub daily specials

• Sun: $2.75 import pints
• Mon: $1.50 domestic pints
• Tue: $1.50 Lone Stars
• Thu: New Belgium beer specials

One word: sandwiches! Their turkey sandwich — slathered with cream cheese and jalapeño jelly — is one of Austin’s best.

A “working” coffeeshop perfect for those who like to take care of business away from home — but beware the annoying performance “artists” on weekends.

About Dry Creek Cafe

Tucked into a dusty bend alongside Mt. Bonnell Road, the Dry Creek Cafe is the dive to end all dives. The beer selection sucks, but that’s okay — it’s cheap and served in bottles from one of those vintage fridges with the latching handle. There’s a neglected pool table in the back and a jukebox that plays old .45s. The delightfully ornery owners insist you bus your own table by handing in empties before buying more. Sometimes it’s mysteriously closed.

So why go? Two reasons. One: The sunset view from the rooftop patio is one of the most majestic and sublime in Austin. Two: Its charm cannot be denied. There’s nothing self-aware or ironic about Dry Creek.

One word of warning: Beware the frat boys! When they come, they come in droves.

Fantastic Argentinean food in South Austin.

About Romeo’s Italian Grill and Bar

Coming soon…

Coffee and dessert on the lake.

That Other Paper visits TGI Friday’s

Come for the games, but stick to the safe bets on the menu (like burgers and fries).

If you’re in the mood for home cookin’, Gene has plenty to choose from.