Places to Eat in Austin, Texas ↠ Bouldin Creek Cafe.

I stumbled upon Bouldin Creek Cafe in Austin, Texas when I was searching for the perfect lunch spot for a lunch date with my friend Ketrin (thanks, Zomato). We both love restaurants with healthy, natural, and vegan options so this place was a no brainer! I got the Buddha Bowl with Lavender Lemonade (YUM), and I really want to make another trip soon to try the Ruby Reuben.

The location is an adorable little cafe in Central Austin, very eclectic, just my style...

If you live in Austin (or make a trip here), I definitely recommend making a stop here, especially if you need a lighter option after indulging in travel food for a few days. ;) Their food will leave you satisfied, but not feeling like a gluten for punishment. Win-win. 

For more Austin recommendations, go here.

♡ MALLORIE

Places to Visit in Austin, Texas ↠ Arbor Trail.

We love to take Atka on errands with us as often as possible. She loves the car and we like when we can avoid leaving her home alone in her crate...even though she loves it in there. We figured we'd check out Arbor Trail and then let Atka relax in the car while we knocked out a quick Costco and Whole Foods trip recently. It's a win/win for everyone. Happy/worn out dog and a pantry full of groceries. Everyone's happy...

This trail is really short and more like a neighborhood walk, so if you're looking for a real hike, this isn't for you. We liked getting a good walk in somewhere other than our usual routes and being right at the stores when we finished, so it worked for us on this particular day. I have a feeling we'll be doing this one often...

...also, notice the spray bottle picture. Everyone asks us if Atka gets hot or how we keep her cool in the warm Texas weather. Answer: a big jug of water that she chugs from her collapsible bowl and a spray bottle to keep her fur cool. This girl loooooves being outside and doesn't even notice the heat most of the time! Especially if she's playing with a friend.

If you live in Austin, what's your favorite dog-friendly trail? Let me know in the comments, we want to try them all!

♡ MALLORIE