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Around Town
SOUTH CONGRESS South Congress is immersive, fabulous and fun. Whether you’re looking for a bite to eat, a cold drink or some live tunes, SoCo has something for you.
Perla’s Jo’s Coffee
TOP TO BOTTOM: CASEY DUNN OWNED MMH; VISIT AUSTIN; HOPDODDY; VISIT AUSTIN
DINING South Congress is a vibrant part of the city. On a sunny day, South Congress Avenue is packed with patio drinkers, shoppers and gawkers. Jo’s Coffee should be your first stop of the day for a turbo iced coffee. With added caffeine, it’s just the thing to prep you for a doozy of a day. While you’re there, ask a stranger to take your picture in front of the I love you so much mural. People line up for cold treats at Amy’s Ice Creams on hot days. And you’ll also find a queue at Hopdoddy, home of the juiciest burgers in the city. Their menu also includes gluten-free buns and vegetarian burgers. serves contemporary New American cuisine with a California twist in beautiful, bright environs. Perla’s is famous for its enormous outside deck and coastal seafood. For something a little off the main strip, head to Habana SoCo for fried empanadas and dangerously delicious mojitos.
Hopdoddy
South Congress Avenue
HIDDEN GEMS Sing your heart out at Ego’s, an underground karaoke bar. Or, wander into the upstairs Jade Room at C-Boy’s Heart & Soul, a secret GI-themed bar with a retro jukebox.
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