Things to Do in Bouldin Creek, Austin

Two major commercial areas, South First and South Congress, with a mix of shops and eateries. Notable sites include the Victorian mansion Green Pastures and the St. Anne African Methodist Episcopal Church on Newton Street.

Terry Black's BarbecueBarbecue
Big Top Candy ShopChocolate Shop
Le CalamarBistro

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Top things to do in Bouldin Creek

Big Top Candy Shop
★ 4.6 · 1.2k
Chocolate Shop· $$
Colorful, circus-themed sweets store featuring old-school confections & a soda fountain.
Mon–Thu
11 AM – 8 PM
Fri
10 AM – 9 PM
Sat
10 AM – 9 PM
Sun
10 AM – 8 PM
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Devil's Details Boutique
Antique Market
Vintage women's store specializing in clothing from 1910 through the 1980s & classic dresses.
Mon
12 PM – 4 PM
Tue–Fri
11 AM – 6 PM
Sat
11 AM – 6 PM
Sun
12 PM – 4 PM
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Long Center for the Performing Arts
★ 4.7 · 1.5k
Theater
A stunning complex with a diverse line-up of local & national artists, plus free community events.
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Where to eat & drink in Bouldin Creek

Terry Black's Barbecue
★ 4.7 · 25.9k
Barbecue· $20–70
Scions of the legendary Black barbecue clan (whose original Lockhart location has spawned multiple outlets), left the fold to forge their own path, naming Terry Black's BBQ in honor of their father.
Mon–Thu
10:30 AM – 9:30 PM
Fri
10:30 AM – 10 PM
Sat
10:30 AM – 10 PM
Sun
10:30 AM – 9:30 PM
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Le Calamar
★ 4.5 · 155
Bistro· $$$
France meets Texas at restaurant tucked at the base of a contemporary building in South Austin.
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Bouldin Creek Cafe
★ 4.7 · 4.8k
Vegetarian· $10–20
Eco-friendly, bohemian cafe offering hearty meatless meals, coffees & a rotating monthly art show.
Mon–Thu
8 AM – 10 PM
Fri
8 AM – 11 PM
Sat
8 AM – 11 PM
Sun
8 AM – 10 PM
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Magnolia Cafe
★ 4.5 · 7.3k
Diner· $10–20
Comfy all-hours local eatery for breakfast, Tex-Mex & vegetarian options.
Mon
12:05 AM – 12 AM
Tue–Thu
7 AM – 12 AM
Fri
12 AM – 12 AM
Sat
12 AM – 12 AM
Sun
12 AM – 12 AM
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Torchy's Tacos
★ 4.5 · 5.9k
Mexican· $10–20
Buzzy chain serving Mexican street-food-style tacos in inventive varieties, including for breakfast.
Mon–Fri
9 AM – 10 PM
Sat
8 AM – 10 PM
Sun
8 AM – 10 PM
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Perla's Seafood and Oyster Bar
★ 4.5 · 3.0k
Seafood· $50–100
Fish, oysters & surf 'n' turf are dished at this laid-back spot with an open kitchen & shaded patio.
Mon–Thu
11:30 AM – 10 PM
Fri
11:30 AM – 11 PM
Sat
10:30 AM – 11 PM
Sun
10:30 AM – 10 PM
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De Nada Cantina - South 1st
★ 4.8 · 713
Restaurant· $20–30
Mon–Fri
11 AM – 12 AM
Sat
11 AM – 12 AM
Sun
11 AM – 10 PM
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Jo's Coffee
★ 4.4 · 2.0k
Coffee Shop· $1–10
La Colombe coffee, specialty beverages & snacks in a down-to-earth, convivial locale.
Every day
7 AM – 7 PM
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The Salty Donut
★ 4.6 · 1.2k
Donut Shop
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Sightseer Coffee Bar
★ 5.0 · 155
Coffee Shop· $1–10
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Elizabeth Street Cafe
★ 4.3 · 2.6k
French· $20–30
Charming outpost offering French breakfast bites & creative Vietnamese plates for lunch & dinner
Mon–Fri
11 AM – 10 PM
Sat
8 AM – 10 PM
Sun
8 AM – 10 PM
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Black Cat Coffee
★ 5.0 · 104
Coffee Shop· $1–10
A specialty coffee food truck serving fresh coffee daily.
Mon
7 AM – 3 PM
Tue
7:30 AM – 3 PM
Wed–Fri
7 AM – 3 PM
Sat
7 AM – 3 PM
Sun
8 AM – 3 PM
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C-Boy's Heart & Soul
★ 4.6 · 407
Nightclub· $20–30
Bi-level club hosting weekend performances on the main floor with a Japanese-American bar upstairs.
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