Best Things to Do in Hyde Park

Hyde Park is the most book-forward neighborhood in this entire guide series — two independent bookstores make the cross-category list, which isn't true anywhere else we've covered.

Terrible Love

Terrible Love is a budget-friendly coffee shop in Hyde Park.

4.9 stars, 417 reviews.

Livra Books

Livra Books is a bookstore in Hyde Park.

4.9 stars, 85 reviews.

Uchiko Austin

Offshoot of the famed Uchi restaurant with upscale sushi & small plates in a farmhouse-chic space.

4.7 stars, 3,475 reviews. $$$$.

New World Deli

Deli/cafe serving a variety of sandwiches, in a coffeehouse-like space, with music in the evenings.

4.7 stars, 1,087 reviews.

FoodHeads

Cafe for housemade soups, sandwiches, ice teas & more from a converted home with yard seating.

4.7 stars, 729 reviews. Also on our sandwich shop guide.

Mian & Bao

Mian & Bao is a moderately-priced restaurant in Hyde Park.

4.7 stars, 653 reviews.

First Light Book Shop

First Light Book Shop is a bookstore in Hyde Park.

4.7 stars, 529 reviews.

Black's Barbecue Austin

Acclaimed barbecue family offers brisket, ribs, sides & craft beers in a relaxed, wood-decked space.

4.5 stars, 4,128 reviews — the most-reviewed venue on this list. Also on our BBQ guide.

Quack's 43rd Street Bakery

Hip coffeehouse with an easygoing vibe selling baked goods, panini & espresso drinks.

4.5 stars, 1,770 reviews. Also on our bakery guide.

Mongers

Seafood eatery featuring creative takes on Southern fare & a market offering Gulf fish & shellfish.

4.5 stars, 846 reviews.