When Emma with Turo a peer-to-peer sharing rental car company contacted me to participate in the Hometown Hidden Gems series, I was excited about the chance to share some of my favorite little spots in the beautiful city of Austin, Texas. Austin has grown so much in the last few years and has so many hidden gems all over the city. One of my favorite things to do is to explore new local spots from time to time with my family and take in the Austin scenery along the way...... Austin definitely offers a variety of hidden gems and that's a big part of keeping it fun & weird. Here's just a few of my favorites below.

Cenote Coffee Shop: I am a sucker for meeting my clients at cute coffee shops in the area and this cute little hidden spot that I came across last year off Caesar Chavez is just perfect. This little gem has lots of character, yummy coffee and delicious tacos.
Elizabeth Street Café: If you are looking for the for the perfect spot for Pho close to downtown Austin, then look no futher. This cute little cozy spot located in the center of all the fun, is seriously amazing.. The décor and lovely details make for the cutest food experience. I'm in love!
Big Top Candy Shop: Is one of my favorites to visit with my boys, we seriously enjoy taking a drive to the South Congress area when we have a sweet tooth, for some old fashion goodies.. This little gem is full of goodies, you can grab a bag of your favorite candies or a yummy shake! Trust me it doesn't disappoint.
Apothecary Wine Bar: One of my hot spots with my hubby for any given date night is the Apothecary wine bar, this romantic little spot is the perfect place to relax over a bottle of wine and a yummy cheese tray. They have a great selection of wines and such a lovely vibe. They also have brunch!!
Micklethwait Craft Meats: You can't visit Austin and not experience some good old BBQ. This food trailer is one of our family faves and we actually crave it. It is tucked into a little spot off 11th street and has big flavor My favorite is the chicken and slaw, my husband enjoys the pork ribs, artisan sausage and jalapeno cheese grits. Another is the yummy barbacoa tacos, which are fairly new to the menu. You will not be disappointed!
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