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20 Great Post-Running-Trail Restaurants in Austin

Replenish those burnt calories with tacos, pizza, beers, and more

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Whether you enjoy running, hiking, or biking on through one of Austin’s many trails or parks, the city offers dozens of options where you can pound the pavement (or gravel). And, no matter what time of day you prefer to burn your calories, thankfully the city’s best restaurants also have you covered when you need to eat something post-run. From breakfast tacos at Veracruz All Natural near the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail in the morning to pizza and wine from the combination of Flo’s Wine Bar and Bottle Shop and Allday Pizza in the evening, you can recover easily and deliciously. Just make sure to always hydrate and apply sunscreen liberally, y’all.

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This map was originally written by Johanna Gretschel.

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The Salt Lick

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Two perfect activities: actual exercise and then indulging in meat, especially at the Round Rock offshoot of the iconic Hill Country barbecue joint. Takeout orders can be placed in person; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

Closest trail: Old Settlers Park (3300 East Palm Valley Boulevard, Round Rock)

Whoever first said to never go grocery shopping while hungry has clearly never visited H Mart in the Lakeline area. The food court is rich with all sorts of food options, from Korean corn dogs, kimchi stews, Korean fried chicken, and so much more. There are indoor dine-in services.

Closest trail: Brushy Creek Regional Trail (3400 Brushy Creek Road, Cedar Park)

Heaven's Bistro Bakery

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There are plenty of ways to break up a run at the 293-acre Walnut Creek Park in north Austin, with miles of paved hiking and cycling trails. Afterwards, stop by this French bakery which offers breakfast pastries, quiches, omelets, and croissant sandwiches, perfect for lunch. Pickup orders can be placed online; there are outdoor dine-in areas.

Closest trail: Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park (12138 North Lamar Boulevard, North Austin)

County Line on the Lake

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Grab some barbecue and a cold margarita at this longtime scenic family-friendly spot near a rambling 54-acre outdoor park with hiking trails and a small creek in far northwest Austin. Takeout orders can be placed in person; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

Closest trail: West Bull Creek Greenbelt (7810 Ranch to Market Road 2222, Far Northwest Austin)

Patrizi's

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Get those carbs in at the Austin Lake Estates restaurant location of the Cherrywood pasta truck. after that shaded two-mile jog. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

Closest trail: Commons Ford Ranch Metropolitan Park (614 North Commons Ford Road, Commons Ford)

Jack Allen's Kitchen

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Head out west to the two-and-a-half mile out-and-back trail located next to Emma Long Park and then enjoy some good Texas comfort food at the popular Westlake restaurant. Don’t skip the pimento cheese. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

Closest trail: Turkey Creek Trail (1401-1711 City Park Road, West Austin)

Allday Pizza

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Head to Tarrytown’s only wine bar, Flo’s, to snag some pizza slices and soft serve ice cream after enjoying the short but picturesque trail at Mayfield Park where you can make a game out of spotting peacocks. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

Closest trail: Mayfield Park and Nature Preserve (3505 West 35th Street, Tarrytown)

Musashino Sushi Dokoro

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There are multiple entry and exit points into the city’s oldest trail, which snakes through the renovated Pease Park. But if you’re looking for sushi rolls and nigiri, park on the northern part of the trail to take advantage of the Japanese restaurant in the Heritage neighborhood. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

Closest trail: Shoal Creek Trail (2600 North Lamar Boulevard, Old West Austin)

Batch Craft Beer & Kolaches

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The best excuse to check out Batch Craft Beer & Kolaches is to make a quick trek to Mueller to jog the Mueller Lake Park and end by the Southwest Greenway. Then hit up the kolache and beer shop, which offers everything you really crave after a tough workout: an eclectic and robust craft beer selection, a full coffee and espresso bar, plus sweet and savory kolaches. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

Closest trail: Mueller Lake Park (4550 Mueller Boulevard, Mueller)

Pool Burger

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The 10-mile urban trail offers plenty of entry and exit points, but plan your run to coincide with burgers, crinkle cut fries, and tiki cocktails from this West Austin burger stand. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

Closest trail: Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail at the Mopac Rock (2102 Stephen F. Austin Drive, Clarksville)

Fresa's Chicken al Carbon

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The nicely shaded Shoal Creek Trail often gets overlooked. Refuel afterward down the street at Fresa’s take-out window; the drive-thru and walk-up spot offers several Mexican-inspired lighter options that settle well after a workout, including whole chicken meals, tacos, and good bowls and salads. Takeout orders can be placed online or in person.

Closest trail: Shoal Creek Greenbelt Trail at Pease District Park (1100 Kingsbury Street, Downtown)

Better Half Coffee & Cocktails

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Located just a few blocks off both the Shoal Creek Trail and the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail, Better Half boasts coffee, cocktail, and food menus for all needs. Tasty standouts include the seasonal big salad, the brothy beans and greens bowl, and burgers. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

Closest trail: Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail at Shoal Creek Trail (2100 Stephen F. Austin Drive, Clarksville)

Veracruz All Natural

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Beeline to the Line Hotel to enjoy some of the city’s best breakfast tacos at the downtown outpost of Veracruz to carbo load after your run through Lady Bird Lake. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

Closest trail: Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail (Congress Avenue and East Cesar Chavez, downtown)

Fleet Coffee

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Refuel from a jog through the Boggy Creek Greenbelt in East Austin with a stop at Fleet Coffee on Webberville Road. The tiny space is intimate and welcoming, with a strong range of coffee options. There are also pastries and tacos. Takeout orders can be placed online or in person; there are outdoor dine-in areas.

Closest trail: Boggy Creek Greenbelt (1114 Nile Street, East Austin)

Banger's Sausage House & Beer Garden

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Jog through the Waller Beach at Town Lake Metropolitan Park, where the bike sculpture is, to the Rainey Street restaurant and beer garden, where you can soak up some electrolytes through beers and inventive sausages. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

 

Closest trail: Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail at Waller Beach (30 East Avenue, Downtown)

1618 Asian Fusion

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On the east side of the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail, you’ll find a slightly less dense trail with a touch more nature. Post-run, boost your salt intake with Asian fusion fare from the Riverside pan-Asian restaurant, with dishes spanning Vietnamese, Thai, Chinese, Singaporean, and Southeast Asian cuisines. In-house pickup and delivery orders can be placed online; there are third-party delivery and pickup orders available (Uber Eats, DoorDash, Grubhub); there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

Closest trail: Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail (1820 South Lakeshore Boulevard, Riverside)

Easy Tiger

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While the Linc location of the Austin bakery and restaurant mini-chain is perhaps the most lively, the South Lamar locale of the biergarten and bakery in Barton Hills has sweeping views from its second-story patio, which might be best enjoyed after exploring the meandering Barton Creek Greenbelt. Takeout and delivery orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

Closest trail: Barton Creek Greenbelt (Barton Skyway and Spyglass Drive, Barton Hills)

Cypress Grill

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Enjoy Cajun classics (crawfish etouffee, jambalaya, po’boys) at this Oak Hill restaurant after pounding the pavement at what will be the longest trail in Central Texas one day. Currently 13 miles long, running from Zilker Park to Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, this trail will eventually be 30 miles long, extending south into Hays County. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are Uber Eats deliveries; and there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

Closest trail: Violet Crown Trail (Latta Drive and Brush Country Road, Oak Hill)

Meanwhile Brewing

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For tons of post-run options, head to the McKinney brewery, where you can enjoy modern African American barbecue at Distant Relatives, pizza from Side Eye Pie, sandwiches from Songbird, ice cream from Bésame, and tacos from Pueblo Viejo, along with a plethora of beer – not to mention the kiddos can run wild on the massive playground if they haven’t been tuckered out from hiking at nearby McKinney Falls State Park. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

Closest trail: McKinney Falls State Park (5808 McKinney Falls Parkway, McKinney)

Jaipur Palace

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For those way-South Austinites who don’t want to fight traffic to enjoy a great trail, the Mary Moore Searight park is a nice two-mile loop off Slaughter Lane. This nearby Indian restaurant in Southpark Meadows offers North Indian dishes, biryanis, tandoori items, rotis and naans, and a ton of vegetarian options. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor dine-in services.

 

Closest trail: Mary Moore Searight Metropolitan Park (907 West Slaughter Lane, Far South Austin)

The Salt Lick

Two perfect activities: actual exercise and then indulging in meat, especially at the Round Rock offshoot of the iconic Hill Country barbecue joint. Takeout orders can be placed in person; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

Closest trail: Old Settlers Park (3300 East Palm Valley Boulevard, Round Rock)

H Mart

Whoever first said to never go grocery shopping while hungry has clearly never visited H Mart in the Lakeline area. The food court is rich with all sorts of food options, from Korean corn dogs, kimchi stews, Korean fried chicken, and so much more. There are indoor dine-in services.

Closest trail: Brushy Creek Regional Trail (3400 Brushy Creek Road, Cedar Park)

Heaven's Bistro Bakery

There are plenty of ways to break up a run at the 293-acre Walnut Creek Park in north Austin, with miles of paved hiking and cycling trails. Afterwards, stop by this French bakery which offers breakfast pastries, quiches, omelets, and croissant sandwiches, perfect for lunch. Pickup orders can be placed online; there are outdoor dine-in areas.

Closest trail: Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park (12138 North Lamar Boulevard, North Austin)

County Line on the Lake

Grab some barbecue and a cold margarita at this longtime scenic family-friendly spot near a rambling 54-acre outdoor park with hiking trails and a small creek in far northwest Austin. Takeout orders can be placed in person; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

Closest trail: West Bull Creek Greenbelt (7810 Ranch to Market Road 2222, Far Northwest Austin)

Patrizi's

Get those carbs in at the Austin Lake Estates restaurant location of the Cherrywood pasta truck. after that shaded two-mile jog. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

Closest trail: Commons Ford Ranch Metropolitan Park (614 North Commons Ford Road, Commons Ford)

Jack Allen's Kitchen

Head out west to the two-and-a-half mile out-and-back trail located next to Emma Long Park and then enjoy some good Texas comfort food at the popular Westlake restaurant. Don’t skip the pimento cheese. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

Closest trail: Turkey Creek Trail (1401-1711 City Park Road, West Austin)

Allday Pizza

Head to Tarrytown’s only wine bar, Flo’s, to snag some pizza slices and soft serve ice cream after enjoying the short but picturesque trail at Mayfield Park where you can make a game out of spotting peacocks. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

Closest trail: Mayfield Park and Nature Preserve (3505 West 35th Street, Tarrytown)

Musashino Sushi Dokoro

There are multiple entry and exit points into the city’s oldest trail, which snakes through the renovated Pease Park. But if you’re looking for sushi rolls and nigiri, park on the northern part of the trail to take advantage of the Japanese restaurant in the Heritage neighborhood. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

Closest trail: Shoal Creek Trail (2600 North Lamar Boulevard, Old West Austin)

Batch Craft Beer & Kolaches

The best excuse to check out Batch Craft Beer & Kolaches is to make a quick trek to Mueller to jog the Mueller Lake Park and end by the Southwest Greenway. Then hit up the kolache and beer shop, which offers everything you really crave after a tough workout: an eclectic and robust craft beer selection, a full coffee and espresso bar, plus sweet and savory kolaches. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

Closest trail: Mueller Lake Park (4550 Mueller Boulevard, Mueller)

Pool Burger

The 10-mile urban trail offers plenty of entry and exit points, but plan your run to coincide with burgers, crinkle cut fries, and tiki cocktails from this West Austin burger stand. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

Closest trail: Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail at the Mopac Rock (2102 Stephen F. Austin Drive, Clarksville)

Fresa's Chicken al Carbon

The nicely shaded Shoal Creek Trail often gets overlooked. Refuel afterward down the street at Fresa’s take-out window; the drive-thru and walk-up spot offers several Mexican-inspired lighter options that settle well after a workout, including whole chicken meals, tacos, and good bowls and salads. Takeout orders can be placed online or in person.

Closest trail: Shoal Creek Greenbelt Trail at Pease District Park (1100 Kingsbury Street, Downtown)

Better Half Coffee & Cocktails

Located just a few blocks off both the Shoal Creek Trail and the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail, Better Half boasts coffee, cocktail, and food menus for all needs. Tasty standouts include the seasonal big salad, the brothy beans and greens bowl, and burgers. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

Closest trail: Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail at Shoal Creek Trail (2100 Stephen F. Austin Drive, Clarksville)

Veracruz All Natural

Beeline to the Line Hotel to enjoy some of the city’s best breakfast tacos at the downtown outpost of Veracruz to carbo load after your run through Lady Bird Lake. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

Closest trail: Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail (Congress Avenue and East Cesar Chavez, downtown)

Fleet Coffee

Refuel from a jog through the Boggy Creek Greenbelt in East Austin with a stop at Fleet Coffee on Webberville Road. The tiny space is intimate and welcoming, with a strong range of coffee options. There are also pastries and tacos. Takeout orders can be placed online or in person; there are outdoor dine-in areas.

Closest trail: Boggy Creek Greenbelt (1114 Nile Street, East Austin)

Banger's Sausage House & Beer Garden

Jog through the Waller Beach at Town Lake Metropolitan Park, where the bike sculpture is, to the Rainey Street restaurant and beer garden, where you can soak up some electrolytes through beers and inventive sausages. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

 

Closest trail: Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail at Waller Beach (30 East Avenue, Downtown)

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1618 Asian Fusion

On the east side of the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail, you’ll find a slightly less dense trail with a touch more nature. Post-run, boost your salt intake with Asian fusion fare from the Riverside pan-Asian restaurant, with dishes spanning Vietnamese, Thai, Chinese, Singaporean, and Southeast Asian cuisines. In-house pickup and delivery orders can be placed online; there are third-party delivery and pickup orders available (Uber Eats, DoorDash, Grubhub); there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

Closest trail: Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail (1820 South Lakeshore Boulevard, Riverside)

Easy Tiger

While the Linc location of the Austin bakery and restaurant mini-chain is perhaps the most lively, the South Lamar locale of the biergarten and bakery in Barton Hills has sweeping views from its second-story patio, which might be best enjoyed after exploring the meandering Barton Creek Greenbelt. Takeout and delivery orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

Closest trail: Barton Creek Greenbelt (Barton Skyway and Spyglass Drive, Barton Hills)

Cypress Grill

Enjoy Cajun classics (crawfish etouffee, jambalaya, po’boys) at this Oak Hill restaurant after pounding the pavement at what will be the longest trail in Central Texas one day. Currently 13 miles long, running from Zilker Park to Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, this trail will eventually be 30 miles long, extending south into Hays County. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are Uber Eats deliveries; and there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

Closest trail: Violet Crown Trail (Latta Drive and Brush Country Road, Oak Hill)

Meanwhile Brewing

For tons of post-run options, head to the McKinney brewery, where you can enjoy modern African American barbecue at Distant Relatives, pizza from Side Eye Pie, sandwiches from Songbird, ice cream from Bésame, and tacos from Pueblo Viejo, along with a plethora of beer – not to mention the kiddos can run wild on the massive playground if they haven’t been tuckered out from hiking at nearby McKinney Falls State Park. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

Closest trail: McKinney Falls State Park (5808 McKinney Falls Parkway, McKinney)

Jaipur Palace

For those way-South Austinites who don’t want to fight traffic to enjoy a great trail, the Mary Moore Searight park is a nice two-mile loop off Slaughter Lane. This nearby Indian restaurant in Southpark Meadows offers North Indian dishes, biryanis, tandoori items, rotis and naans, and a ton of vegetarian options. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor dine-in services.

 

Closest trail: Mary Moore Searight Metropolitan Park (907 West Slaughter Lane, Far South Austin)

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