Austin’s Best Patio Culture in Domain NORTHSIDE

This sweet (and savory) sidewalk café around the corner from Archer Hotel Austin is a lovely spot to stop for a morning cappuccino, an afternoon cold brew or a get-ready-to-go-out double espresso. Naturally, the Parisian macarons, pain au chocolat or bread pudding at Bakery Lorraine may tempt you while you’re waiting for your brew. You only live once, you know.

Culinary Dropout is across the street from Archer Hotel Austin and right off the green space in Domain NORTHSIDE. The cool, quirky patio is open-air yet covered, with fun lighting, plenty of seating and kid-friendly, date-friendly things to do, like cornhole and table tennis. Grab a cold beverage of choice, enjoy the buzzy atmosphere and order some grub — it’s all really good. And yes, bring Fido.

With a large outdoor patio that's dog-friendly and has great ambiance, Doc B's is a fun place to grab a bite with friends. The menu is vegetarian-friendly, with vegan and gluten-free options available. There's also a starter called "Our 'Famous' Candied Bacon" — Coleman's bacon dressed up with sugar and cayenne (order that). The food that follows is as delicious as the service is good. And the desserts? Yes, please.

From-scratch healthy food that tastes as good as it looks? Head to Flower Child and find your happy place. Whether vegetarian, vegan, paleo or just hungry, guests rave about the Flying Avocado wrap with turkey, the Mother Earth bowl and the Chopped Vegetable salad. Enjoy yours outside on the patio with a refreshing lemonade or a kombucha on tap.

With the owner’s grandmother’s favorite tree as the logo, it’s only natural that The Dogwood would highlight outdoor entertaining. And that it does — with open-air patios that flow easily into spacious interiors with plenty of natural wood and stone. The rooftop patio overlooks Rock Rose, so order an ice-cold Deep Eddy Sweet Tea Vodka poured straight from a frosted ice tap and enjoy the view.

“Where beer & food lovers unite.” Yes, indeed, Yard House has a ginormous draft beer selection (125 on tap) that rivals most breweries in Austin while complementing the also-large American-style food menu. If you’re going for the beer, sizes include shorties, pints, goblets and half-yards. The patio is a great place to people watch while enjoying a cold one.

In the heart of Domain NORTHSIDE, the pool patio at Archer Hotel Austin has it all. Thirsty? The bar offers a curated collection of cocktails, beer, wine and zero-proofs. Need something to eat? Gourmet eats include sharable snacks and vibrant cuisine with Texas flavor.

Cool off in the star-bottomed splash pool, or grab some shade and a bit of privacy in a comfy cabana. The fireplace brings a sense of romance, while the ginormous TV is perfect for the big game.