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Here's your plan for enjoying a fancy brunch with amazing cinnamon rolls downtown. Watch the video 👇

Head the Café 1886 in the Driskill Hotel Downtown for some of the best cinnamon rolls in the city!

Fancy Brunch at the Driskill Hotel 

Enjoy a fancy brunch at Café 1886 in the Driskill Hotel, Austin. Must-try: the cinnamon roll, best served warm. Arrive early as they don't take reservations.

Fancy Brunch


✅ Before you go
• They don’t take reservations so make sure you get there early especially on weekends to avoid long lines

💪 Pro tips
• Get their cinnamon roll warmed up. It’s a game changer trust me!

Grab brunch at Café 1886

For a fancy brunch, check out Café 1886 at the Driskill Hotel.

They don't take reservations, but the wait is worth it for these baked goods.

Then you can enjoy your brunch in their beautiful lobby.

Their omelets don't disappoint but the star of the show is their cinnamon roll.

Get it warmed up. Trust me, share this video with your friends and go.

Enjoy a delicious Italian meal followed by drinks at cocktail bars and restaurants.

An Italian Meal, Live Music & Cocktails

Dine at Sammie’s for authentic Italian cuisine, signature cocktails, and occasional live music in a lively downtown Austin atmosphere.

Italian Dining

✅ Before you go
• Make a reservation here: https://sammiesitalian.com.  
• Sammie’s gets busy and you will want a reservation in advance.

💪 Pro tips
• For appetizers, I recommend the Shrimp Francese and the Sautéed Clams.
• For entrees, I recommend Sammie’s Lasagna and Cheese Ravioli with the Brussel Sprouts as a side.
• For drinks, I recommend the Old Fashioned and the Costa Rimini.

Enjoy a Meal at Sammie’s

Enjoy colorful vibes and delicious signature margaritas on the spacious patio at Taquero Mucho, an Instagram-worthy Mexican eatery perfect for post-dinner drinks.

Enjoy Margaritas

✅ Before you go
• Check out their menu here: https://tqm-atx.myshopify.com/?shpxid=f483d1c7-6127-4c3c-bd56-8047b45aae52

💪 Pro tips
• I recommend the Mango Mezcal Margarita and the Aperol Margarita.

Savor a Beverage at Taquero Mucho

Enjoy expertly crafted cocktails and a cozy ambiance at Revenge, a downtown Austin bar with a wide liquor selection and custom drink options.

Craft Cocktails

✅ Before you go
• The website can be found here: https://revengebar.com.
• To see the full cocktail list, you need to go to the bar.
• They can also make cocktails off menu based on your preference.

💪 Pro tips
• I recommend the Old Fashioned and the Espresso Martini.

Indulge in a Drink at Revenge

If you are a fan of Italian food and enjoy some nice cocktails, then this is the plan for you.

It's an Italian restaurant located in downtown Austin.

It has an outdoor patio, a huge bar area, and on top of that, the dining area is spacious and usually packed as well.

So, make sure you check out their schedule.

I always like to start off with a nice cocktail and the Old Fashioned was amazing.

And I usually kick off my meal with appetizers, and both the Sautéed Clams and the Shrimp Francese were phenomenal.

But you must save room for the stars of the show.

Sammie’s Lasagna and the Cheese Ravioli plates are huge and delicious.

The Brussels sprouts are a great side dish as well.

Eating here makes you feel as if you are literally in Italy.

After you have finished your meal, right next door to Sammie’s is Taquero Mucho.

It's a Mexican restaurant that is a 2-minute walk away.

The inside is very picturesque, and it has a pink theme throughout.

There is also an outdoor patio that is extremely spacious and has great spots for photos.

When it's a nice day, I always choose to sit on the patio.

For drinks, the Mezcal Margarita and the Aperol Margarita were delicious after the Italian meal.

Lastly, to finish up the day, head  over to Revenge.

It's a cocktail bar across the street from Taquero Mucho.

They have a robust catalog of liquors to choose from, and they make incredible cocktails.

And there's a ton of comfortable seating. So, see the notes for more details and make it happen soon.

Here's your plan for a relaxing stroll and plant shopping in a beautiful urban garden oasis. Watch the video 👇

An urban garden center that is the perfect date escape 

Stroll through an outdoor oasis

Wander among oak trees and tropical plants at The Great Outdoors, an urban garden oasis perfect for plant shopping and a peaceful stroll in Austin's Dawson neighborhood.

Garden center stroll

✅ Before you go
• bring a bigger car if you’re planning on taking home trees 😬
• bring all your plant loving friends 

💪 Pro tips
• say hello to Sable! He’s a talker! 
• get to know the employees. They’re so helpful!!! 
• take your time walking around, it’s beautiful!
• check out the little shop inside!

Spend hours at The Great Outdoors

we've been going to a lot of nurseries to buy plants,

The great outdoors is truly a destination,

and while it's technically an urban garden center,

we thought we were just going to stop by,

and a fig tree that we could barely fit into our car,

but we got home and planted these babies and just had the sweetest time.

Here's your plan for enjoying coffee, breakfast tacos, swimming, relaxing, reading, dining, and de-stressing. Watch the video 👇

Blissful mineral springs resort near Austin 

Day trip: Thermal mineral springs 

Grab specialty coffee and breakfast tacos at Chaparral Coffee in Lockhart before your spa day. Stroll the charming Lockhart downtown for a quick adventure.

Breakfast & coffee

✅ Before you go
• there’s tons of options but I recommend Chaparral 

💪 Pro tips
• walk around Lockhart if you haven’t been. It’s so cute! 

Grab breakfast in Lockhart

Relax at Ottine Mineral Springs with mineral pools, book reading, and drinks. Enjoy hot, cold, and unique rock-bottom pools for a serene escape near Austin.

Mineral springs spa day

✅ Before you go
• Buy your pass WEEKS in advance. They get full FAST! 

💪 Pro tips
• Bring your clothes, book, and water. They have showers, lockers, and towels. 

Spend the day at Ottine Mineral Springs

I was in desperate need of some girls' time,

so I grabbed my bestie and went to Ottine mineral springs

First we stopped by Lockhart to get some coffee at Chaparral,

the ones with like the rocks at the bottom,

we even got some drinks and we ordered some pizza at their cafe,

especially in these chaotic couple of weeks.

Here's your plan for enjoying Georgian brunch at Bread Boat and sipping nitro Thai tea nearby. Watch the video 👇

Enjoy a date or family outing at Bread Boat & Klerje Coffee 

2-stop date: Georgian Brunch & Nitro Thai Tea

Savor fresh-baked Georgian breads filled with gooey cheese, savory chicken, or beef at Bread Boat in East Austin—perfect for a hearty, unique brunch experience!

Bread board tasting

✅ Before you go
• Come hungry!!

💪 Pro tips
• LOVE the chicken and beef bread boats! 
• 2 is enough for 3 people 

Enjoy a bread board!

Enjoy creative drinks like Nitro Thai Tea or a Brown Sugar Iced Latte at Klerje Coffee, just a short walk from Bread Boat in East Cesar Chavez, Austin.

Coffee & Tea

✅ Before you go
• it’s walking distance from Bread Boat in case parking is a problem 

💪 Pro tips
• Trythe Nitro Thai Tea and the Brown Sugar Iced Latte 

Grab a coffee at Klerje 

and they made this place to just give them a little feel of home,

and we definitely needed a walk afterwards,

but we got the nitro Thai tea and the brown sugar ice latte,

and both of these activities together were just the perfect little family outing.