Ah, Burnet Road. In recent years, this 7.2-mile roadway in north Austin has become a major up-and-coming thoroughfare, leading from Rosedale all the way to Q2 Stadium and The Domain.

Although the strip has been the site of a lot of new development in recent years, the colorful strip still holds onto vestiges of Austin's past. Hang on tight, we'll show you around.

What to eat

In one word, your food options on Burnet Road are abundant.

With multiple rooms and a plethora of tables, Monkey Nest Coffee is a great place to work or study with friends. | Photo by ATXtoday

Coffee shops + breakfast
Try the new breakfast cafe First Watch, grab a pick-me-up alongside your furry friend at Dog Day Coffee, or stay all day for coffee and a cocktail at Turnstile Bar and Restaurant.

Citizens All Day | 4818 Burnet Rd.
Dog Day Coffee | 8440 Burnet Rd., Ste. #100
First Watch | 2525 W. Anderson Lane Bldg. #3, Ste. #140
Monkey Nest Coffee | 5353 Burnet Rd.
Phoebe's Diner | 12001 Burnet Rd., Ste. D
Rosen's Bagel Co. | 11101 Burnet Rd. Ste. A100
Turnstile Bar and Restaurant | 10025 Burnet Rd.

Lunch + dinner

Get lost in Barley Swine's deep beer list and rotating menus. | Photo courtesy @barleyswine

Try the rotating menu from MICHELIN Star-holding Barley Swine, nosh on a wood-fired Neapolitan pizza from Bufalina Due, or have some classic burgers from Top Notch.

Barley Swine | 6555 Burnet Rd., Ste. #400
Bufalina Due | 6555 Burnet Rd., Ste. #100
Happy Chicks | 6425 Burnet Rd.
Ichiban | 7310 Burnet Rd.

Fusion tacos are The Peached Tortilla's bread and butter. | Photo courtesy @consumablecontent and @peachedtortilla

The Peached Tortilla | 5520 Burnet Rd., Ste. #100
Picnik | 4801 Burnet Rd.
Top Notch Hamburgers | 7525 Burnet Rd.

Dessert
From classic flavors at Amy's Ice Creams to decadent pieces of chocolate art, satiating your sweet tooth on Burnet Road is easy. Try one of these local spots:

Amy's Ice Creams | 5624 Burnet Rd.
Cinful Sweets | 9415 Burnet Rd., Ste. #106
La Patisserie | 7301 Burnet Rd.
Lick Honest Ice Cream | 6555 Burnet Rd., Ste. #200
Upper Crust Bakery | 4508 Burnet Rd.

What to do

Go secondhand shopping
Get that retro loveseat you've been dreaming of at Room Service Vintage, 117 E. North Loop Blvd., or peruse gently used clothing at Uptown Cheapskate, 7501 Burnet Rd.

Go to an Austin FC Game
Get your blood pumping at a home game, because exploring Q2 Stadium (aka "Austin's biggest party") is half the fun.

"Austin's Biggest Party" is nestled in north Austin. | Photo via @touche_oshea

Shop at The Domain
Between The Domain and Domain NORTHSIDE, there are more than 225 stores, restaurants, bars, and spas to visit.

Get a tattoo
Looking for a shop in the area? Try one of these:

Atomic Tattoo & Body Piercing | 8401 Burnet Rd.
Great Wave Tattoo | 4634 Burnet Rd.
Platinum Ink & Body Piercing | 5128 Burnet Rd.

Where to drink

Aside from Domain NORTHSIDE's Rock Rose District — which is home to 20+ restaurants and bars along the strip — Burnet Road is also home to 24/7 Christmas bar Lala's Little Nugget, British pub Nosh and Bevvy, and honky-tonks to kick back.

The Aristrocrat Lounge | 6507 Burnet Rd.
Lala's Little Nugget | 2207 Justin Lane
The Little Longhorn Saloon | 5434 Burnet Rd.
Nosh and Bevvy | 8440 Burnet Rd., Ste. #100
Yard Bar | 6700 Burnet Rd.

How to get there

Parking is very accessible in this part of town, so drivers shouldn't have a problem. However, the Red Line Commuter Rail stops along Burnet Road once — soon to be twice with addition of the McKalla Station — at Kramer Station.

Need more to explore? Check out our neighborhood guide to Allandale.