This cutting-edge downtown space is a hub of Austin's contemporary art scene, with a special focus on rising local talent and group shows. Awesome. Read more.
Organic products whenever available, environmentally conscious business practices & supports local vendors.
Free wifi, good coffee drinks (flan latte!), ample seating, and late opening hours. Also, the proceeds go to a farming community in the Dominican Republic. Read more.
Imaging a physical store of etsy in Austin and you've got Parts and Labour. This boutique filled with unique item made by local artists. Read more.
A charming hippie-ish cafe with a healthy menu (veggie chorizo tacos, homemade veggie burger) & unique drinks like rose lemonade and lavendar mochas. More of a slow-pace than get-your-coffee-and-go. Read more.
For each "cone" you buy, a percentage of proceeds go to Communities in Schools, Sustainable Food Center and Caritas of Austin. Doesn't get better than that.
A residential gem in South Austin, an overgrown backyard filled with a literal mountain of artfully stacked and twisted junk that has been continually added to and morphed since 1989.
Check out this on-site gallery within Big Medium, a collection of artist studios on Bolm Road. They host about 8 group shows a year (mostly from on-site artists). Read more.
Here's a find. CoLab hosts experimental performances (a fish funeral, interactive screenprinting), installations, and video art exhibits. Events typically happen on Saturdays and Sundays. Read more.
Delicious Mexican vegan and vegetarian specials and desserts, including a vegan tres leches cake. It tastes good and is good for you.
A bike co-op that sells used bikes and bike parts. Volunteers will also help you learn to fix up your bike and loan you the necessary tools!
Don't miss this ecofriendly landmark. Artist James Edward Talbot and his wife transformed their bungalow house into Casa Neverlandia, a riot of color, shape, mosaic tile. Read more.
A natural pool open nearly year-round and kept at a refreshing 68 degrees; this is an Austin treasure. Save Our Springs Alliance is a loose coalition formed to help preserve the natural environment. Read more.
A community run food co-op, they support local growers, provide volunteer opportunities and host events with local artisans.
A local radical bookstore and community space, home to political meetings, anarchist author talks, and film screenings and discussions. Try one of the delicious vegan snacks. Read more.
Check out a true community garden in the heart of the city. You can lease one of their 200 plots and grow your own food. Bonus: a percentage of the plots help support local food banks.
Not your average yoga studio! Help support the growth of your local yoga community & check out this donation-based studio.
Do you find it hard to find time for yoga? Make it a family event and check out all of the family friendly classes the studio offers.
