Head up the stairs in the historic downtown Austin Building and discover Swift's Attic. Farm to table is the name of the game here, and the menu features a changing roster of dishes that rely on what’s fresh from local purveyors. Fourteen draft beers and a plentiful wine supply are supplemented by some delectable cocktails. Try the playfully named Champampaloma Ba Wom Bam Boom made from citrus liqueur, freshly squeezed grapefruit juice and champagne. Bar snacks include Market Pickles, House-Made Bar Nuts, and Old World Olives. Lunch offerings feature some delicious ‘sammiches’. Dinnertime rolls out entrees like Warm Niman Ranch Pork Cheeks, Broken Arrow Ranch Antelope Steak and Lockhart Quail.

Swift's Attic
315 Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 482-8200
http://www.yelp.com/biz/swifts-attic-austin

Chocolate Espresso Martini? Check. Bananas Fosters Crepe? No problem. Head to Halcyon and you can have those delectable delights and more in a cozy, relaxed setting in the heart of Austin’s warehouse district. Breakfast is also an option, with tasty day-starters like a Breakfast Panini with eggs, sausage & cheese, a Yogurt Parfait with crunchy granola & fresh fruit and a Halcyon Burrito with egg, sausage, cheddar & black beans. Later in the day or at night, you can choose from a variety of panini, salads and wraps, like the Chicken Wrap with roasted corn salsa & black beans lovingly swaddled in a flour tortilla. Open every day with late night hours.

Halcyon
218 W. 4th Street
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 472-9637
http://www.yelp.com/biz/halcyon-coffee-bar-lounge-austin

Healthful vegetarian, gluten-free fare is what’s cooking in the kitchen of Case De Luz, a non-profit eatery in South Austin, where a love of fresh, lovingly-prepared food and a community spirit is the credo. Visit and you'll stroll past the garden and into the peaceful ambiance of the dining room. Settle in at one of the community tables and prepare to make your tastbuds happy and your body healthy with one of this restaurant's flavorful meals. Breakfast is served from 7 a.m. until 10 a.m. The price is $7 and includes a set menu of porridge with granola & raisins, soup, leafy greens, mixed vegetables, beans and freshly made tortillas. Lunch and dinner are both $12 and include many of the same items, plus a veggie entrée and a hot whole grain like brown rice, or quinoa. Casa de Luz is also kid-friendly, with a playground to occupy the little ones.

Casa de Luz
1701 Toomey Road
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 476-2535
http://www.casadeluz.org/
http://www.yelp.com/biz/casa-de-luz-austin