Best Things to Do on South Congress

South Congress is where several of our other guides' top picks physically cluster — Black Cat Coffee (our #1 coffee pick), Uchi (top-5 sushi), and Gourdough's (our #1 donut pick) are all here.

Black Cat Coffee

Black Cat Coffee is a budget-friendly coffee shop in South Congress.

5.0 stars, 111 reviews.

De Nada Cantina – South 1st

De Nada Cantina - South 1st is a moderately-priced restaurant in South Congress.

4.8 stars, 847 reviews.

Gelato Paradiso

Gelato Paradiso is a ice cream shop in South Congress.

4.8 stars, 562 reviews.

Aba Austin

Hip spot serving seafood and Mediterranean classics such as kebabs, hummus, and falafel, plus cocktails.

4.7 stars, 8,382 reviews — the most-reviewed venue on this list by a wide margin.

Dolce Neve Gelato

Busy gelato shop whipping up various inventive flavors of ice cream in a contemporary setting.

4.7 stars, 1,160 reviews.

Dish Society

Farm-to-table eatery serving all-day American fare, craft beers & wine in spare surroundings.

4.7 stars, 234 reviews.

Little Nishi

Little Nishi is a moderately-priced restaurant in South Congress.

4.7 stars, 134 reviews.

Uchi Austin

Sushi plus creative hot & cold dishes from chef Tyson Cole in a stylish, sophisticated setting.

4.6 stars, 3,508 reviews. $$$$.

Gourdough's Big Fat Donuts & Coffee

Gourdough's Big Fat Donuts & Coffee is a budget-friendly donut shop in South Congress.

4.6 stars, 2,804 reviews. Our #1 donut pick, citywide.

Habanero Cafe

Family-owned Mexican restaurant with varied menu, all-day breakfast & popular lunch specials.

4.6 stars, 1,948 reviews.