What a delight! I had the chance to try Buddha's Brew Watermelon Kombucha right at my hotel in…read moreAustin, and it was great! I love supporting local businesses, and Buddha's Brew made it easy with this kombucha--it's clear they've mastered their craft. If you're in Austin and want something delicious, fizzy, and unique, this is a must-try.

I guess I need to find out more about this. Such as should you drink it everyday. If I don't like…read morethe taste can I mix it with regular tea. Are you supposed to drink the whole bottle at once? Just read Christine's review and she says a shot a day. I can handle that. I bought the grape flavored after trying the ginger one at the farmer's market. I am glad to hear they sell it at other places around town. I am hoping for the benefits that others are having but I'll have to get back to you on that!

Introducing friends to Casper deliciousness today and they concur with how good the sourdough…read morebagels are. We tried the cream cheese and berry jam combination, which was so good. We also tried the veggie sandwich, served on their focaccia, which had lots of good crunch but a bit dry/ could've benefited from more hummus. The egg salad sandwich was perfection! We also got a pizza bialy and everyone enjoyed it. Friendly service, reasonably priced, tasty food.

Seriously honest sourdough bread and bagels…read more Honest means that to maintain quality, They don't make a lot of what they've got. So when they sell out, everything really is gone. Since the word has gotten out about Casper Fermentables, They sell out early in the day. By lunch time, the bagels were all gone. By 1 pm, everything was all gone and they were shutting up to go home. So set your alarm clock early if you want to go to Casper Fermentables. * * * A charm of Casper Fermentables is that their sandwiches and bagels are seriously overstuffed. Samuel C. loves himself a good overstuffed sandwich. More is more. But Paradise Has Its Price. If your bagel or sourdough bread is overstuffed, that makes it harder to taste the sourdough. Which kind of defeats the primary purpose of you being there. However, if you really concentrate, And eat mindfully, You can make out the taste of that bagel or sourdough bread Underneath all the good stuff. That is a real pleasant moment when that taste comes through. You are going to have to concentrate to get to that sourdough taste. I was with interesting fascinating company - a good person who I hadn't seen in a long time. That was a pleasure in and of itself ... But like my really good tuna salad with excellent dijon and hot pepper oil, It was a delightful distraction from the sourdough. * * * Some things in life are better than fermented bread. But this is good honest fermented bread.

Few weird half tall seats in the front, not much of furniture to seat…read more Cons - only few tall seats in the front, inconvenient to sit - usual downtown parking restrictions apply - Often times during the day front is open and it feels pretty noisy inside Environment friendliness - No BYO Cup discount Pros - skate boarding related thrift store - has wifi (details below) and restroom TLDR; Staffs and drinks are great but lack of seating is inconvenient restroom is near the entrance WiFi SSID: Nocomply guest pass: BENCH824

Idlewhile was my coffee indulgence for the week! It's located on 12 th street near Lamar. It's a…read moresmall place with limited seating in a shared space with a shoe store. Wade, the cashier and barista, told me that he recommended the Cappacino and Latte as the most popular menu items. They also sell pastries and tacos. The iced latte with lavender syrup was was robust and fragrant...nice combination.

Another great Austin brewery. Plenty of seating inside and outside. I bounced around between the…read moretwo to take in the people watching on 6th St. Beer- I had both their Hazy and WC IPAs and they were tremendous. I can see why they are an award winning brewery. Service was quick and efficient. I didn't wait long to be served.

This brewery is cool. Counter service, with a full food menu. The coffee line is the same though as…read morethe beer & food so the people in front of me kept ordering coffees which extended time I was standing in line. Lots of seating, some in a courtyard, on the back patio, or the other building across the courtyard. The carnitas tacos were good & came out fast. There's a self serve hot sauce fridge. The guac was maybe a little tangy for me... not my fave but still pretty good.

Cool lil spot with food trucks and great beers that we enjoyed for our lunch stop on a Saturday…read moreafter a long day of exploring Salado. There was ample seating and it was nice to walk to the nearby creek/river for some pics.

The outdoor ambience by the Salado creek is nice with many children playing around. This is a fun…read moreplace for a big group. You can order from a limited menu at the outdoor bar, or go inside for the full menu. I asked the bartender about the non-beer drinks they have, and he told me about the short list of options. I opted for the siren seltzer, which he said tastes exactly like a strawberry White Claw. It unfortunately tasted very bitter and did not taste like one at all. My friend who is very familiar with White Claws tried it and confirmed my findings.

Super cute tea supplier! The bulk (I'm sooo punny) of their business is wholesale, but they have a…read moregreat little tasting room. I went in there today wheezing from Cedar Fever and Jose came to my rescue. He brewed up some "Breathe" herbal tea... actually I think it might just be herbs... I am cured! Welll not entirely but I feel so much better. I took home a box of the stuff.... Walk-in retail business is welcome. They have great stuff for gifts, infusers, little tea pots & tons of great TEA!!!!!

Nothing but positive vibes from my time around Sesa pure. Friendly, knowledgeable staff, and…read moreincredible selection of teas from around the world. I've heard the owner even takes trips to India to hand select the finest product for the store. I originally met Jose (he's a homie) at a farmers market. As soon as we started talking I could feel his genuine passion for herbal healing and the benefits of being a tea drinker. In 5 minutes I gained some serious education along with some tasty samples. Absolutely worth a stop by their store to check it out, I would personally recommend the berry mint. Plenty of supplies to aid you in the tea making process as well.

I came here for the first time today. It is a very pleasant atmosphere. Lots of healthy foods and…read moredrinks. They have a sandwich bar where they make custom sandwiches. They also have ready-made salads and wraps. They have beverages such as topo Chico. They sell Siete chips. They have an adjoining room with a sitting area and a bar where they serve beer and wine. They also have some seats in front, outside, so bring your dog! Upon entering, we were greeted promptly and treated well by our server and sandwich maker, Vanessa. Vanessa was very informative and very helpful in helping us decide what we wanted & telling us about their products. We ordered two sandwiches, a smoothie, a juice and a six dollar bag of chips and our bill was $76. That's a lot of money for two sandwiches, a smoothie, 1 juice and a bag of chips. We could've gone to some fine dining restaurant for $76. The juice was exceptional, my son liked his smoothie. The sandwiches were good. They weren't amazing, but they were good. They were very overpriced! So as for atmosphere and customer service this is an exceptional place to be. I just wish the prices were lower because if they were, I'd come here every day! I will be back for juice, but I can safely say I will never be taking anyone here for lunch. Not at these prices. Oh, they also have a rewards program. For my $76 purchase I have $7.60 rewards to spend. I do like rewards.

A friend of mine and I stopped by Hydrate in Georgetown for a quick drink to refuel. She got a…read moreBeet Juice smoothie and I got a Kumbucha. Both drinks were refreshing for a hot day. My friend really loved her smoothie. While the server was nice and friendly, he was utterly overworked. He was making the drinks and ringing folks up at the cash register. Eight people were in the shop a the same time and it took a while to get everyone's orders and to ring them up. He took all the busyness in stride and did not let the crowd effect his process. It appeared to a spellbound environment for customers. Everyone got served and appeared happy. Also, the server acted as though this was standard fare for him. All in all...everyone seemed happy.

We would have never found this shop unless someone told us. This coffee shop is an absolute hidden…read moregem in Austin. It is off of shoal creek in a strip mall in the back not visible from the Main Street. The shop is co-located with a yoga practice and this atomically generated the social vibe that is hard to find. They are serious about coffee here. They roast their own coffee beans here. There are several world-famous baristas (ask them about the world competitions they are part of) serving up the brew who are super knowledgeable about coffee and coffee late art. I highly recommend everyone come by and get the the taste of what the one of the best coffee shops in Austin! PS come on Sunday mornings for weekly Porsche car show in the parking lot!

What a great gem in North Austin! My friend found Flora on Yelp. We weren't familiar with this…read morecoffee shop prior to visiting. I was a little confused when I drove up because I didn't realize that it's inside the Retreat Yoga Studio. There is a neon sign on the window as well as an A-Frame Sign near the entrance to let you know you're in the right place. Parking is plentiful in the shopping center. Because it's in a Yoga Studio, there isn't much seating (though they did have tables set up outside). The vibe was relaxing and calm. I don't know what scent they had in there, but it smelled nice. This wouldn't be a place to study or work as the seating is limited and I didn't see many outlets. There was a small area with bar stools if you need a tabletop, but most of the seating was couches and lounge chairs. It's more of a place to relax or catch up with a friend. I love when coffee shops have signature drinks. I ordered the Cajeta Crème Brûlée Cappuccino. It was so good, but it came in a small cup. The smoky sea salt was delicious! I don't typically care for sea salt in beverages, but it complimented the flavors so well! I asked the barista to sub oat milk which they were able to do but he informed me that some of the ingredients had dairy (which was fine). I appreciated the disclosure. I was able to drink it without any issues. Because my drink was so small, I decided to order a second one. I went with the Ginger Snap Latte (with oat milk) and it was tasty! I didn't like it as much as the Cajeta Crème Brûlée, but it was really good. I was happy that it was served in a larger cup. The space had plants as well as merch like clothing, scented candles, soaps, and jewelry (which was beautiful). The bathrooms were very clean and had feminine hygiene products as well as a basket with bobby pins and hair ties. I love the attention to detail! We were there close to closing time (3 pm). I appreciated that one of the employees let us know that they would be closing without forcing us to get up and leave. It was on par with the gentle and calming vibe of the space.

We had a great time celebrating a birthday at Meanwhile Brewing. They have extensive outdoor…read moreseating as well as a small indoor area. I was a big fan of their hard seltzers, which are 11% ABV. I got the berry orange and strawberry lemonade hard seltzers. These were really good and only $10 each for a sizeable glass. I was feeling it after one, and two was a lot for me. They only had the Texas Keeper cider and no rotating options, which it says on the menu. It was a dry cider and not really my taste, although it clearly says on the menu that it is dry. My friends who drink beer liked their beer. They have a lot of IPAs. My friend bought a really cute shirt from them with dogs on the back and a dog thinking about beer on the front. Their parking lot is small, so we had to find street parking two blocks away.

Meanwhile is more than just a brewery, it's a gathering spot. I love the cedar-tree-covered space,…read morethe stage outdoors for live events, and there's food choices and ice cream to boot! And the beer itself? My go-to for ipas in Austin. Jellyfish, smellyfish

Great pizza and options. Not too much grease and the crunch…read morewas great. Overall top tier pizza

If you're looking for a clean, pure straight up brewery with killer pizza, you have to come to…read morePinthouse. Any beer connoisseur will understand the technique the demands and the workmanship that goes into creating draft beer and what I really love is I fell in love with the Hill country kolsch, it's a blend of a light beer so I prefer light beers like ultra or Miller so to me it taste like a more full flavored Miller light and what I really appreciate is that it's not like a heavy IPA so it allows me to free up space in my stomach so I can go for the killer pizza. Hands-down, one of the best cheese, breads, high-quality cheese crispy, crunchy cheese bread with what I really love are those crispy crunchy edges that are on the crust it's addictive. And then you're able to dip each cheese bread into that jalapeño ranch or that creamy queso. I'm telling you this right now their house made jalapeño ranch is like crack. They should bottle it and sell it if they decided to bottle it I would buy a bottle should I say I think it's better than Wingstop? Go try the pizzas as you can see. I ordered the works pizza we can see all the beautiful cuts of meats. All fresh meats, all beautifully individually, sliced fresh crunchy crust with melted cheese. Just a great bite. If you're a carnivore this is your pizza. I wanted to jazz things up and go for the honey bear pizza and I requested that they add white sauce as the base and then drizzle on top of the olive oil. I'm happy they made that pizza for me because you can taste the white sauce mixed with the olive oil and the nice salty shavings of prosciutto.