Visiting Dawson, or just looking to better appreciate what it has to offer? Get to know this Austin neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a flower shop to a coffee bar.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Dawson, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Ben White Florist
Topping the list is florist Ben White Florist. Located at 3200 S. Congress Ave., it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting five stars out of 138 reviews on Yelp.
Family owned and operated since 1982, this shop has flower arrangements for occasions, ranging from birthdays and Christmas dinners to funerals and weddings.
2. Phoebe's Diner
Next is diner, breakfast, brunch and traditional American spot Phoebe's Diner, situated at 533 W. Oltorf St. With 4.5 stars out of 733 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.
This all-day breakfast spot has offerings like carrot cake French toast, gluten-free fried chicken and grits, crab cake Benedict and chorizo hash. Thirsty? Try brunch cocktails like the hibiscus lemonade mimosa or an iced coffee. (See the full menu.)
3. Cosmic Coffee + Beer Garden
Bar and food truck Cosmic Coffee + Beer Garden, which offers coffee, cocktails and more, is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 121 Pickle Road, 4.5 stars out of 300 reviews.
The menu features beer flights, brunch cocktails, margaritas, old-fashioneds and more. Get your java fix with cold brew, boozy coffee and espresso drinks. Try the s’mores latte, which is mad with Merit espresso, Ghana chocolate, Mill-King milk, toasted marshmallows and graham crackers.
4. Mantis Massage
Mantis Massage, a massage spot, is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with five stars out of 90 Yelp reviews. Head over to 2700 S. Congress Ave., Suite B, to see for yourself.
This locally owned clinic specializes in "deep tissue massage therapy for performance, pain management, maintenance and recovery," notes the business' website. Therapists used a combination of techniques — including cupping, sports therapy and Swedish massage — to achieve results.
5. Summermoon Coffee Bar
Check out Summermoon Coffee Bar, which has earned four stars out of 898 reviews on Yelp. You can find the coffee roastery at 3115 S. First St., Suite 1B.
This spot serves a variety of hot and cold coffee and specialty drinks. Popular options include the hibiscus mint tea, half moon latte and iced wintermoon coffee. Blended options include espresso milkshakes and frozen hot chocolate.
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