Your votes are in. Congratulations to all of the ATXtoday’s Best nominees. We’re excited to announce our roundup of local winners who truly shine and make Austin a better place to live.

From high-level dining experiences and accommodations to places to hang with your friends — here are your top choices in each of our categories.

🏠 Apartment Complexes

From resort-style amenities to sleek modern designs, these communities make Austin feel like home.
First place: AMLI on 2nd
Runners Up: The Catherine + Waller Creekside on 51st
Honorees:

The Quincy
Hanover Republic Square
Whitley Apartments

📚 Book Store

Nothing beats a cozy bookstore. Whether you’re into fiction, memoirs, or local zines, these spots have your next great read.
First place: BookPeople
Runners Up: Vintage Bookstore and Wine Bar + BookWoman
Honorees:

First Light Book Shop
Reverie Books
Sunday Bookshop

🍺 Breweries and Distilleries

Pour decisions encouraged. These local spots wowed you with their craft brews, inventive cocktails, and chill vibes.
First place: Meanwhile Brewing
Runners Up: Central Machine Works + Live Oak Brewing Company
Honorees:

Zilker Brewing Company and Taproom
Austin Beerworks - Sprinkle Valley
Fierce Whiskers Distillery
Independence Brewing Co.

🥞 Brunch

From classic comfort food to new twists on the brunch game, these picks are your go-to weekend hangouts.
First place: Bird Bird Biscuit
Runners Up: Phoebe's Diner + Taverna Austin (Downtown) | The Baci Room
Honorees:

Lil' Easy Fine Cajun Food & Bar
Caroline
Rebel Cheese
gràcia mediterranean
Nori
Stella San Jac
Aleidas Restaurant

☕ Coffee Shop

The bean scene is strong in Austin — and these cafes delivered top-tier coffee, atmosphere, and community.
First place: Cenizo
Runners Up: Radio Coffee & Beer + Cosmic Coffee + Beer
Honorees:

Figure 8 Coffee Purveyors Cafe & Roastery
Freddo ATX
Coffeehouse at Caroline
Rockman Coffee + Bakeshop
Leche Coffee
Doxa Coffee Roasters
Mazama Coffee Co

🧑‍💻 Coworking Location

Remote work never looked so good. These coworking spaces are where productivity meets cool Austin vibes.
First place: Austin Central Library
Runners Up: Cosmic Saltillo + Work and Woof
Honorees:

The Cathedral
The Malin East Austin
FUSE Workspace East MLK
The Commune
Createscape Coworking
Industrious
Common Desk - 6th & Congress
fibercove

🍽️ Fine Dining

These restaurants took upscale cuisine to the next level with refined flavors, ambiance, and top-notch service.
First place: Aba Austin
Runners Up: Juniper + J Carver’s Oyster Bar & Chophouse
Honorees:

Intero Restaurant
Hillside Farmacy
The Guest House Austin
Siena Restaurant
Gina's on Congress
Fabrik Austin
Andiamo Ristorante

🚚 Food Trucks

ATX eats on wheels — these food trucks served up bold flavors and earned your votes.
First place: Patrizi's
Runners Up: Tommy Want Wingy + Crepe Crazy
Honorees:

David Doughie's Bagelry
Vegan Nom Food Park
Li'l Nonna's
Wow Poke
Downtown Burgers
Brito's
Community Vegan

⛳ Golf Course

Fore. These golf courses are the ones you ranked best for beauty, challenge, and playability.
First place: Butler Pitch & Putt
Runners Up: Barton Creek Fazio Canyons Golf Course + Lions Municipal Golf Course
Honorees:

Hancock Golf Course
Morris Williams Golf Course
Falconhead Golf Club
Morris Williams Golf Course

💪 Gym and Fitness Centers

Whether you’re lifting, spinning, or stretching — these gyms stood out for empowering our community to stay active.
First place: TruFusion South Austin
Runners Up: Casa de Luz Village + Fitcidence
Honorees:

Studio Three Austin
Pickleand
Pure Barre SW Austin
PURE Yoga Texas | Downtown Austin

🍹 Happy Hour

Cheers to these local faves that made post-work hangouts memorable with great deals and even better vibes.
First place: Upstairs at Caroline
Runners Up: COVER 3 Anderson Lane + Azul Rooftop Bar + Lounge
Honorees:

Anthem
Gina's on Congress
Gusto
Stella San Jac
Caroline
Hyatt Centric Congress Avenue Austin
HeyDey Social Club

🔧 Home Service Providers

Reliable, trustworthy, and highly recommended — these pros helped keep your home running smoothly.
First place: The Coolest LLC
Runners Up: Top Choice Lawn Care + 1st Capital Certified Roofing

📸 Local Influencer + Celebrities

These local personalities made an impact — both online and IRL — and you crowned them your favorites.
First place: Waterloo Records & Video
Runners Up: 512bites + theatxdrinker
Honorees:

TheAtxPlug
BrunkyArt -Fine Art by Jason Wallerstein
NFT D.R.E.A.M.Tour Jacob Fontine Tours

💚 Local Nonprofit

Organizations that make a difference — these nonprofits inspired you with their mission and impact.
First place: Austin Pets Alive!
Runners Up: Central Texas Food Bank + I Live Here I Give Here
Honorees:

Caritas of Austin
Austin Humane Society
Casa Marianella
Dripping Springs Community Library
Explore Austin
Colorado River Alliance
Ending Community Homelessness Coalition (ECHO)

🥗 Lunch Spot

Midday eats done right — these lunch spots became your go-to for quick bites, client meetings, and casual hangs.
First place: Ramen Tatsu-Ya
Runners Up: Bouldin Creek Cafe + Soup Peddler Real Food & Juice Bar
Honorees:

Cenote
Mr.Natural
Caroline
Double Trouble
Food Food
Stella San Jac
The Tradition an American Kitchen

🏥 Medical Center

When care matters most, these medical centers deliver excellence, compassion, and trust.
First place: Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin
Runners Up: St. David's North Austin Medical Center + Austin Regional Clinic: ARC South 1st Specialty and Pediatrics
Honorees:

University of Texas at Austin Family Wellness Clinic
Harbor Health - East Austin
Cedar Park Regional Medical Center

🖼️ Museum

Austin’s creative and cultural pulse is alive in these institutions filled with history, art, and innovation.
First place: Blanton Museum of Art
Runners Up: Thinkery + Mexic-Arte Museum
Honorees:

UMLAUF Sculpture Garden & Museum
Harry Ransom Center
The Contemporary Austin - Jones Center
Museum of the Weird
West Chelsea Contemporary
Texas Military Forces Museum
Texas Toy Museum and Arcade
Elisabet Ney Museum

🎶 Music Venue

Whether you’re catching live bands or big names, these venues rocked your world — literally.
First place: ACL Live
Runners Up: Saxon Pub + Antone's Nightclub
Honorees:

Emo's Austin
Scoot Inn
RADIO/EAST
Mohawk Austin
Cheer Up Charlies
Monks Jazz Club
Girl Guitar

🍴 Outdoor Dining

Austin’s al fresco scene is unmatched. These patios and rooftops made your meals extra memorable.
First place: Opa
Runners Up: Hold Out Brewing + Azul Rooftop Bar + Lounge
Honorees:

Bambino
Upstairs at Caroline
Gusto
HeyDey Social Club

🎊 Party Venue

Whether it’s a birthday, wedding, or just because — these venues brought the celebration energy.
First place: HOTEL VEGAS
Runners Up: South Congress Hotel + Holey Moley Golf Club Austin
Honorees:

Austin Motel
Swim Club
Hotel Saint Cecilia
Arcade UFO
The Addison Grove

🐶 Pet-Friendly Venue

Your furry friends gave two paws up to these pet-welcoming favorites around the city.
First place: Yard Bar
Runners Up: Lazarus Brewing Co. + Bouldin Acres
Honorees:

Central Market
MUTTS Canine Cantina® - Austin
Banger's
Upstairs at Caroline
The Watering Bowl

📸 Photographer

Capturing Austin, one frame at a time. These photographers stood out for their creativity and skill.
First place: caryn noel photography
Runners Up: Lisa Woods Photography + Caitlin Rose Photography
Honorees:

Tara Welch Photography
Southern Love Creative by Nikk Nguyen
Mr. Photographer
Sara Jordan Photography
Suzanne Covert Headshot Photography
Bart Sasam

🏡 Real Estate Agent + Group

You trusted them with your home search — and these local experts delivered big time.
First place: Open House Austin
Runners Up: Heather Jones - Magnolia Realty HC + Pure Realty - Jeff Kress
Honorees:

Amanda White
Heather Powell Residential Group
Bill Cafferata | REALTOR®

💅 Spas and Salons

Self-care starts here. These salons and spas helped Austin unwind and refresh.
First place: Spa Sway Westlake | Day + Med Spa
Runners Up: Spa by JW + AUSTINDEEP
Honorees:

Ann Webb Skin Clinic
Janet St. Paul Studio for Hair and Beauty
Dope Culture

🍻 Sports Bar

Big screens, big games, and bigger energy — these bars were the MVPs of game day.
First place: Lavaca Street Bar
Runners Up: COVER 3 Anderson Lane + Chalmers Austin
Honorees:

Lil' Easy Fine Cajun Food & Bar
Star Bar
COVER 2

🍺 Tap Rooms

Flavor, flight, and friends — these taprooms turned beer tasting into a top-tier experience.
First place: Central Machine Works
Runners Up: ABGB + Fast Friends Beer Company
Honorees:

The Brewtorium Brewery & Kitchen
St. Elmo Brewing Company - Springdale
Hold Out Brewing
Blue Owl Brewing
Oasis Texas Brewing Company
Hi Sign Brewing
Nomadic Beerworks
WhichCraft Tap Room & Bottle Shop

🎭 Theater + Performance Venue

Drama, comedy, music, and more — these venues made every night out unforgettable.
First place: Paramount Theatre
Runners Up: ZACH Theatre + The Long Center for the Performing Arts
Honorees:

Bass Concert Hall
Ground Floor Theatre
The VORTEX
Hyde Park Theatre
Austin Playhouse
McCullough Theatre

🍷 Winery or Wine Bar

Sip happens — and these wine bars proved they’re the best place to unwind with a glass in hand.
First place: Wanderlust Wine Co. - Shady Lane
Runners Up: Vintage Bookstore and Wine Bar + LoLo
Honorees:

C.L. Butaud Wines
Gusto
House Wine
The Violet Crown Wine Bar & Coffee Shop
Flo’s Wine Bar and Bottle Shop
House Wine
Rosie's Wine Bar
Golden Hour Cafe & Wine Bar