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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.

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.

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  • Big Top Candy ShopBig Top Candy ShopChocolate Shop
  • Le CalamarLe CalamarBistro
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Top things to do in Bouldin Creek

  • Big Top Candy Shop in Bouldin Creek, Austin

    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
  • Devil's Details Boutique in Bouldin Creek, Austin

    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
  • Long Center for the Performing Arts in Bouldin Creek, Austin

    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.

Where to eat & drink in Bouldin Creek

  • Terry Black's Barbecue in Bouldin Creek, Austin

    Terry Black's Barbecue

    4.7 · 26.1k
    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
  • Le Calamar in Bouldin Creek, Austin

    Le Calamar

    4.5 · 155
    Bistro· $$$

    France meets Texas at restaurant tucked at the base of a contemporary building in South Austin.

  • Bouldin Creek Cafe in Bouldin Creek, Austin

    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
  • Magnolia Cafe in Bouldin Creek, Austin

    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
  • Sightseer Coffee Bar in Bouldin Creek, Austin

    Sightseer Coffee Bar

    5.0 · 172
    Coffee Shop· $1–10
    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    8 AM – 3 PM
    Sat
    8 AM – 4 PM
    Sun
    8 AM – 4 PM
  • C-Boy's Heart & Soul in Bouldin Creek, Austin

    C-Boy's Heart & Soul

    4.6 · 414
    Nightclub· $20–30

    Bi-level club hosting weekend performances on the main floor with a Japanese-American bar upstairs.

    Mon
    6 PM – 2 AM
    Tue–Fri
    5 PM – 2 AM
    Sat
    7 PM – 2 AM
    Sun
    3 PM – 2 AM
  • Torchy's Tacos in Bouldin Creek, Austin

    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
  • De Nada Cantina - South 1st in Bouldin Creek, Austin

    De Nada Cantina - South 1st

    4.8 · 1.0k
    Restaurant· $20–30
    Mon–Fri
    11 AM – 12 AM
    Sat
    11 AM – 12 AM
    Sun
    11 AM – 10 PM
  • Jo's Coffee in Bouldin Creek, Austin

    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
  • The Salty Donut in Bouldin Creek, Austin

    The Salty Donut

    4.6 · 1.2k
    Donut Shop· $10–20
    Mon–Thu
    7 AM – 7 PM
    Fri
    7 AM – 10 PM
    Sat
    7 AM – 10 PM
    Sun
    7 AM – 7 PM
  • Elizabeth Street Cafe in Bouldin Creek, Austin

    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
  • Black Cat Coffee in Bouldin Creek, Austin

    Black Cat Coffee

    5.0 · 126
    Coffee Shop· $1–10

    A specialty coffee food truck serving fresh coffee daily.

    Mon–Fri
    7 AM – 2 PM
    Sat
    7 AM – 2 PM
    Sun
    8 AM – 2 PM
  • Teal House Coffee & Bakery in Bouldin Creek, Austin

    Teal House Coffee & Bakery

    4.6 · 460
    Bakery· $10–20
    Mon–Fri
    6 AM – 2 PM
    Sat
    7 AM – 2 PM
    Sun
    7 AM – 2 PM

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Map of Bouldin Creek with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Terry Black's Barbecue
  2. 2Big Top Candy Shop
  3. 3Le Calamar
  4. 4Bouldin Creek Cafe
  5. 5Magnolia Cafe
  6. 6Sightseer Coffee Bar
  7. 7Devil's Details Boutique
  8. 8C-Boy's Heart & Soul
  9. 9Torchy's Tacos
  10. 10De Nada Cantina - South 1st

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