Local and visiting music aficionados will flood Zilker Park in October looking for their favorite band and music stages at this year’s Austin City Limits Music Festival. For those staying or living in South Austin, here a few hangouts to check out before and after the festival:
Brunch
Cafe Malta
421 W. William Cannon Drive, Ste. 127, Austin
512-853-9584
www.cafemaltaaustin.com
Brunch Hours: Sat.-Sun., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Brunch cocktails include mimosas and bloody marys served with a choice of brunch plates, such as steak and eggs and the house specialty eggs malta.
Full English
2000 Southern Oaks Drive, Austin
512-240-2748
www.fullenglishfood.com
Brunch Hours: Wed.-Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; closed Mondays and Tuesdays
All-day British breakfast, teas and coffees, hand-baked sweets and savories. Wine and beer selections are available.
Hill’s Cafe
4700 S. Congress Ave., Austin
512-851-9300
www.hillscafe.com
Brunch hours: Sat., 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sun. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Classic breakfast options include French toast, pancakes and omelets. Brunch specials include $2.50 mimosas, $3.50 bloody marys and $2 off family-style barbecue.
Satellite… Eat. Drink. Orbit
5900 W. Slaughter Lane, Ste. 400, Austin
(512) 288-9994
www.satelliteatx.com
Brunch hours: Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Cocktails, such as bloody marys and mimosas, are served along with a variety of eggs Benedict plates, omelettes and chilaquiles.
Late-night spots
Evangeline Cafe
8106 Brodie lane
512-282-2586
www.evangelinecafe.com
Late night hours: Wed. and Fri. from 10 p.m. to midnight
Late night music and a limited Cajun food menu is available twice a week at Evangeline Cafe. Roy Heinrich and The Pickups will play at 10 p.m.
The Little Darlin’
6507 Circle S. Road
512-814-0999
https://www.facebook.com/TheLittleDarlinBar/
Open until 2 a.m., the Little Darlin’ offers local craft beers and cocktails, and for customers with a late night appetite, Southern fare. The bar also hosts live music: On Sun. Oct. 8, Amplified Heat will play classic rock and blues from 5 to 10 p.m.
Rusty Cannon Pub
730 W. Stassney Lane, Ste. 120, Austin
512-494-5271
http://m.mainstreethub.com/rustycannonpub
Open until 2 a.m. The kitchen is open until midnight. Menu items include burgers, tacos, sandwiches and more. The pub also has eight 50-inch TVs, pool tables, darts, shuffleboard, the Golden Tee golf arcade game and an outdoor patio.
Coffee
Radio Coffee and Beer
4204 Manchaca Road, Austin
512-394-7844
www.radiocoffeeandbeer.com
Hours: Mon.-Fri., 6:30 a.m.-midnight; Sat.-Sun., 7:30 a.m.-midnight
Freshly brewed coffee and beers are on tap. Food trucks are on the property offering a variety of food options, including tacos and breakfast sandwiches.
Stouthaus Coffee Pub
4715 S. Lamar Blvd., Ste. 102, Sunset Valley
512-721-0030
www.stouthauscoffee.com
Hours: Mon-Fri. 6:30 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sat. 7:30 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sun. 7:30 a.m.-9 p.m.
Drink options include freshly brewed coffee, tea and espresso (iced and hot). Craft beers are available on tap. Activities include live music, food and local art.
Summermoon Coffee Bar
6711 Manchaca Road, Austin
512-636-2677
www.woodfiredcoffee.com
Hours: Mon.-Sun., 6 a.m.-8 p.m.
This food trailer coffee bar serves wood-fired, organic coffee and lattes (iced and hot). Light snacks are available. Visitors can also buy a Summermoon memorabilia, such as T-shirts, coffee mugs and coffee bags.
Monterey Oaks Coffee House Austin
4220 Monterey Oaks Blvd., Austin
512-891-1669
www.austinmocha.com
Hours: Mon., Wed. 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Tue., Thu., Fri. 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun. 8:30 a.m.-noon, closed Saturdays
The coffeehouse serves freshly roasted coffee and espressos. Iced coffee, tea and water are also available. The breakfast and lunch menu includes breakfast tacos, sandwiches, soups and salads. A sweet treat menu is also included.
Kowabunga Coffee
6911 W. Hwy. 290, Austin
512-522-8126
www.facebook.com/kowabungacoffee/
Hours: Mon-Fri. 6:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
The coffee kiosk offers drive-thru or walk-up service featuring housemade and classic coffee options. A breakfast menu is available.
Malone Specialty Coffee
6911 W. Hwy. 290, Austin
www.malonecoffee.com
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 6:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
The coffee shop offers freshly brewed coffee and tacos in the Oak Hill area. Signature drinks include the Austin Dream and the 4 Leaf Clover.
Spokesman
440 E. St. Elmo Road, Ste. A-2, Austin
www.spokesmancoffee.com
Hours: Mon-Thu. 7 a.m.-11 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 7 a.m.-midnight; Sun. 8 a.m.-10 p.m.
Drink options include coffee, tea, craft beer and wine. Breakfast foods and snacks, such as muffins and sandwiches, are available.
Food trucks
Cazamance
5604 S. Congress Ave., Austin
512-769-9560
www.cazamance.com
Hours: 11 a.m.-midnight
Menu highlights include African-fusion eats, such as Yassa chicken, Dakar lamb burger and African-fried cauliflower and broccoli. Breakfast options are also available until 3 p.m. and include a veggie scramble and a fried egg sandwich.
Louie’s BBQ
6218 Brodie Lane, Austin
512-649-2727
www.louiesbbqtx.com
Hours: Wed.-Sat. noon-8 p.m.; closed Sun.-Tue.
The menu includes barbecue plates, tacos, sandwiches and loaded baked potatoes. The food trailer, which also offers wine and beer selections, is located at The Barn brewery and also features live music.
Soursop
440 E. St. Elmo Road, Ste. G2, Austin
512-522-7710
www.soursopaustin.com
Hours: Tue.-Thu. 4-9:30 p.m., 9:30-11 p.m. (bar menu); Fri. noon-10 p.m., 10 p.m.-midnight (bar menu); Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., 10 p.m.-midnight (bar menu); Sun. noon-8 p.m., 8:30-10 p.m. (bar menu); closed Mondays.
The menu changes frequently but often features burgers, chicken wings and chips and queso. The late night menu offer limited eats. Drinks and dessert are available. Located in the St. Elmo Brewing Company, Beer Garden guests can also enjoy beer and live music.
Thicket Food Park
7800 S. First St., Austin
512-751-5910
www.thicketaustin.com
Hours: 8 a.m.-10 p.m. daily
The family-friendly neighborhood park offers shaded play and eating areas, live music and a variety of food trucks, including Revolution Vegan Kitchen, SoCo Burgers and Gyro GR.