East Austin

gentrifying creative · 78702

East of I-35, between Cesar Chavez and Manor Road, is where the actual dating happens. East Sixth and East 11th anchor the densest cocktail-bar strip in the city: Nickel City, The White Horse, Whisler's, Hold Out for beer, Suerte and Veracruz All Natural for the Tex-Mex side. The demographic skews creative-class and gentrifying-fast: tech transplants priced out of Clarksville, the East Austin Studio Tour crowd, taqueros and Meta refugees in the same Lazarus line. Tradeoff is honest: 78702 rents have roughly doubled since 2019, parking is a knife fight, and the bungalow charm is being teardown'd in real time.

8,844

singles 22–50

58%

male

$48,326

median income

$1,897

median rent

The data

East Austin by the numbers

East Austin runs male-heavy, about 58% men to 42% women.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
Median individual income in East Austin is about $48,300.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
Travis County, which contains East Austin, backed Harris over Trump 69% to 29% in 2024 — the Austin core is heavily Democratic.
● Verified · Travis County 2024 canvass
The median renter in East Austin pays about $1,900 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
About 8,800 East Austin residents ages 22 to 50 are single.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

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23 spots across East Austin

East Austin
Dining
Aba Austin
Mediterranean restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 7,840
East Austin
Dining
Dean's Italian Steakhouse
Steak house$$$$★ 4.9 · 3,280
East Austin
Dining
Ember Kitchen
Latin American restaurant$$$$★ 4.8 · 2,606
East Austin
Dining
Launderette
American restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 2,212
East Austin
Activity
Bouldering Project - Springdale
Rock climbing gym★ 4.8 · 1,903
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
979 Springdale Rd, Austin, TX 78702
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 1,903 Google reviews
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Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Bouldering Project - Springdale.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon6 AM to 11 PM
Tue6 AM to 11 PM
Wed6 AM to 11 PM
Thu6 AM to 11 PM
Fri6 AM to 11 PM
Sat8 AM to 2 PM
Sun8 AM to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
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East Austin
Dining
Justine's
French restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 1,893
East Austin
Drinks
Whisler’s
Bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 1,831
East Austin
Dining
Il Brutto
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 1,295
East Austin
Drinks
Nickel City
Bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 1,290
East Austin
Dining
Intero Restaurant
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 1,253
East Austin
Cafés
OMG Squee
Ice cream shop★ 4.6 · 1,247
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
4607 Bolm Rd Ste A, Austin, TX 78702
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 1,247 Google reviews
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Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at OMG Squee.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue10 AM to 9 PM
Wed10 AM to 9 PM
Thu10 AM to 9 PM
Fri10 AM to 11 PM
Sat10 AM to 11 PM
Sun10 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
In-store pickup · In-store shopping · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
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East Austin
Activity
4 Dreams Escape Game - Austin
Escape room center★ 5 · 1,200
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
2125 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
5★ from 1,200 Google reviews
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon1:30 to 9 PM
Tue1:30 to 9 PM
Wed1:30 to 9 PM
Thu1:30 to 9 PM
Fri1:30 to 9 PM
Sat10 AM to 9 PM
Sun10 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Crowd
Family-friendly · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
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East Austin
Dining
Juniper
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 1,190
East Austin
Dining
Este
Seafood restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 1,142
East Austin
Drinks
The Volstead Lounge
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 625
East Austin
Drinks
Drinks Lounge
Bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 579
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
2001 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 579 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Drinks Lounge.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon2 PM to 2 AM
Tue2 PM to 2 AM
Wed2 PM to 2 AM
Thu2 PM to 2 AM
Fri2 PM to 2 AM
Sat12 PM to 2 AM
Sun12 PM to 2 AM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Site Maps
East Austin
Activity
East Austin Comedy Club
Comedy club★ 4.8 · 547
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Find it
2505 E 6th St Ste D, Austin, TX 78702
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 547 Google reviews
Split the bill
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon6:30 to 9 PM
Tue6:30 to 9 PM
Wed6:30 to 11 PM
Thu6:30 to 11 PM
Fri5:30 to 11:30 PM
Sat5:30 to 11:30 PM
Sun4:30 to 11 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Access
Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
Contact
Site Maps
East Austin
Activity
RichesArt Gallery
Art gallery★ 5 · 345
Wheelchair access
Find it
2511 E 6th St Unit A, Austin, TX 78702
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
5★ from 345 Google reviews
Split the bill
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon10 AM to 2 PM
Tue10 AM to 2 PM
Wed10 AM to 4 PM
Thu10 AM to 4 PM
Fri10 AM to 7 PM
Sat10 AM to 7 PM
Sun11 AM to 4 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Contact
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East Austin
Cafés
Klerje Coffee
Coffee shop$$$$★ 4.8 · 170
Wheelchair access
Find it
1614 E 6th St Apt 112, Austin, TX 78702
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 170 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Klerje Coffee.
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue7 AM to 4 PM
Wed7 AM to 4 PM
Thu7 AM to 4 PM
Fri7 AM to 4 PM
Sat7 AM to 4 PM
Sun7 AM to 4 PM
Parking
Paid parking garage
Dining
Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
Site Maps
East Austin
Drinks
Milonga Room
Bar$$$$★ 4.1 · 127
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Find it
1201 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.1★ from 127 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Milonga Room.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed5 PM to 12 AM
Thu5 PM to 12 AM
Fri6 PM to 1 AM
Sat6 PM to 1 AM
SunClosed
Dining
Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
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East Austin
Activity
Texas Music Museum
Museum★ 4.6 · 67
Wheelchair access
Find it
MARVIN C. GRIFFIN BUILDING, 1009 E 11th St, Austin, TX 78702
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 67 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Texas Music Museum.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon12 to 4 PM
Tue12 to 4 PM
Wed12 to 4 PM
Thu12 to 4 PM
Fri12 to 4 PM
SatClosed
SunClosed
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Contact
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East Austin
Cafés
Idlewild Coffee
Coffee shop$$$$★ 5 · 40
Find it
1628 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
5★ from 40 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Idlewild Coffee.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon8 AM to 1 PM
Tue8 AM to 1 PM
Wed8 AM to 1 PM
Thu8 AM to 1 PM
Fri8 AM to 1 PM
Sat8 AM to 1 PM
Sun8 AM to 1 PM
Dining
Curbside pickup · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Contact
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East Austin
Drinks
Poeta Rooftop Bar at East Austin Hotel
Bar$$$$★ 4.4 · 31
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
1108 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 31 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Poeta Rooftop Bar at East Austin Hotel.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
Thu5 to 10 PM
Fri5 to 10 PM
Sat5 to 10 PM
SunClosed
Dining
Outdoor seating · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
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East Austin

East Austin by the numbers

Local date spots

Aba Austin

Dean's Italian Steakhouse

Ember Kitchen

Launderette

Bouldering Project - Springdale

Justine's

Whisler’s

Il Brutto

Nickel City

Intero Restaurant

OMG Squee

4 Dreams Escape Game - Austin

Juniper

Este

The Volstead Lounge

Drinks Lounge

East Austin Comedy Club

RichesArt Gallery

Klerje Coffee

Milonga Room

Texas Music Museum

Idlewild Coffee

Poeta Rooftop Bar at East Austin Hotel

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