For fresh baked goods, delicious sandwiches, and top-notch coffee, check out Patika, a casual breakfast and lunch spot on South Lamar. Open daily from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., Patika is known for its fresh ingredients and fine coffee. The cafe is most commonly known as a place for breakfast and lunch with all-day menu items like avocado toast, scrambles, granola, sandwiches, and more. For sweets, the menu changes daily, but regular offerings include muffins, scones, and cookies that pair perfectly with the coffee here.

The coffee menu regularly features either a local roaster or coffee from an artisan roaster from a different part of the country, but if you'd rather relax and enjoy an alcoholic beverage here, a curated selection of beer and wine is available for purchase. There is seating throughout the cafe for those who want to enjoy their food and drinks on site. Conveniently, this all-day cafe is located only six miles from Elan East.

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One of Austin’s favorite casual Chinese restaurants is Wu Chow, a popular eatery that is just 10 minutes from Elan East. The menu is full of authentic Chinese fare that is available for delivery, takeout, and dine-in options. Popular items on the menu include the dan dan noodles, Shanghai soup dumplings, the chicken egg rolls, and the pork belly bao. Many locals love this spot for its affordable prices, with most of the items on the menu ringing in at less than $20. Plus, an excellent happy hour is available from 5 to 6:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

In addition to food, cocktails, beer, and wine are available for purchase at the eatery. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner Monday through Friday, dinner on Saturdays, and dim sum on Sundays. Grab some friends and make a reservation at this authentic Chinese restaurant one day soon!

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Local chocolate is the name of the game at Delysia Chocolatier, one of Austin’s finest spots for handmade chocolates. The chocolates are all made right here in the city and use all local ingredients. The shop's chocolatier was inspired by the artisan shops throughout Europe. She started working on her craft and, with time, became recognized as a Top 10 Chocolatier in the nation. Today, she crafts fine chocolates in a slew of varieties with the help of a talented team.

The chocolates here come in a range of varieties including truffles, bark, drinking chocolate, and seasonal and specialty items. Try the wine-infused truffles for something truly decadent or sip the peppermint drinking chocolate to warm yourself up this season. Whether you’re looking for a gift or something for yourself, this chocolate shop is a great spot to visit.

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