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Best Things to Do in East Austin

BBQ trailers, a comedy club, and a record shop — the best of 66 rated venues in our database.

Last updated August 8, 2026

East Austin's food scene leans heavily toward trailers and counter-serve — several of our highest-rated East Austin picks are food trucks, not sit-down restaurants.

4 Dreams Escape Game – Austin

4 Dreams Escape Game - Austin is a escape room in East Austin.

5.0 stars, 1,244 reviews.

Chiyaya Bakery

Chiyaya Bakery is a dessert shop in East Austin.

5.0 stars, 233 reviews. Also our #1 ice cream & dessert pick.

Broken Rice

Broken Rice is a budget-friendly Vietnamese restaurant in East Austin.

5.0 stars, 181 reviews.

Space Kat BBQ

Space Kat BBQ is a moderately-priced restaurant in East Austin.

5.0 stars, 44 reviews.

Cockti Juicy Fried Chicken

Cockti Juicy Fried Chicken is a moderately-priced restaurant in East Austin.

4.9 stars, 397 reviews.

The Marylander

The Marylander is a moderately-priced restaurant in East Austin.

4.9 stars, 106 reviews.

Burger Bite

Burger Bite is a budget-friendly burger spot in East Austin.

4.9 stars, 101 reviews.

BLK Vinyl

BLK Vinyl is a record store in East Austin.

4.9 stars, 101 reviews.

Cork & Screw

Cork & Screw is a bar in East Austin.

4.9 stars, 59 reviews.

East Austin Comedy Club

East Austin Comedy Club is a comedy club in East Austin.

4.8 stars, 566 reviews.

FAQ

What's the top pick in "Best Things to Do in East Austin"?
4 Dreams Escape Game - Austin is our top pick.
How many spots are in this guide?
We've featured 10 venues in "Best Things to Do in East Austin."

Featured venues

4 Dreams Escape Game - Austin
Community ATX Worth It — 100

4 Dreams Escape Game - Austin

4 Dreams Escape Game - Austin is a escape room in East Austin.

Chiyaya Bakery
Food ATX Worth It — 99

Chiyaya Bakery

Chiyaya Bakery is a dessert shop in East Austin.

Broken Rice
Food $ ATX Worth It — 99

Broken Rice

Broken Rice is a budget-friendly Vietnamese restaurant in East Austin.

Space Kat BBQ
Food $$ ATX Worth It — 98

Space Kat BBQ

Space Kat BBQ is a moderately-priced restaurant in East Austin.

Cockti Juicy Fried Chicken
Food $$ ATX Worth It — 98

Cockti Juicy Fried Chicken

Cockti Juicy Fried Chicken is a moderately-priced restaurant in East Austin.

The Marylander
Food $$ ATX Worth It — 97

The Marylander

The Marylander is a moderately-priced restaurant in East Austin.

Burger Bite
Food $ ATX Worth It — 97

Burger Bite

Burger Bite is a budget-friendly burger spot in East Austin.

BLK Vinyl
Markets ATX Worth It — 97

BLK Vinyl

BLK Vinyl is a record store in East Austin.

Cork & Screw
Drinks ATX Worth It — 96

Cork & Screw

Cork & Screw is a bar in East Austin.

East Austin Comedy Club
Comedy ATX Worth It — 96

East Austin Comedy Club

East Austin Comedy Club is a comedy club in East Austin.