Explore the 4 top spots in Austin's West Gate neighborhood

Explore the 4 top spots in Austin's West Gate neighborhoodPhoto: JuiceLand/Yelp
Hoodline
Published on June 03, 2020

Looking to uncover all that West Gate has to offer? Get to know this Austin neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a British restaurant and tea room to a juice and smoothie spot. 

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in West Gate, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.

1. Full English

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Topping the list is tea room, British breakfast and brunch spot Full English. Located at 2000 Southern Oaks Drive, it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting four stars out of 295 reviews on Yelp. 

Full English offers afternoon tea with finger sandwiches, scones and sweets. Other menu offerings include lemon and sugar pancakes, the full breakfast (with British-style pork sausage, bacon, eggs, mushrooms, tomato and fried bread) and gluten-free items. 

2. Live Oak Market

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Next up is convenience store and gourmet food spot Live Oak Market, situated at 4410 Manchaca Road With 4.5 stars out of 203 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite. 

Expect to find breakfast tacos, sandwiches, snacks and grocery items. It also stocks a selection of beer, wine and spirits. 

3. Highbrow Microblading

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Permanent makeup spot Highbrow Microblading is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 4534 W. Gate Blvd., Suite 108, Room 5, five stars out of 35 reviews. 

Behind Highbrow Microblading is owner Laura Ritz, a  former dental surgeon assistant and  healthcare liaison for Eli Lilly. [She]  combines her expertise, artistic eye and southern hospitality to ensure each client is thrilled with their enhanced brows," notes the business' website. 

Book a consultation, full microblading session or touch-up online. 

4. JuiceLand

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JuiceLand, a spot to score juices and smoothies and more, is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 56 Yelp reviews. Head over to 4526 Westgate Blvd., Suite A, to see for yourself. 

With a plant-based menu, the company's mission is to encourage people to embrace health and wellness in a way that positively contributes to a sustainable planet, notes the business's website. 

The menu features more than 20 smoothie options including berry, protein and green as well as lattes and tonics. Grab and go offerings include a vegan taco salad and a housemade falafel wrap. 


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