Cherrywood residents have access to some of the best recreation and shopping options in Austin. The Vortex Theater, located on Manor Road, is renowned for its innovative and award-winning theatrical performances.
Two of Austin’s most iconic coffeehouses, Cherrywood Coffeehouse and Thunderbird, are right in the neighborhood. Both serve high-quality local coffee roasts, as well as an enviable selection of local beers and wines. Live music is also often featured at each café, making them great places to relax and catch a show.
Traditional to Exotic Cuisines
Adjacent Manor Road features restaurant options from the traditional to the exotic, and everything in between. The well-established Eastside Café and its adjacent vegetable and herb garden have earned many awards and a sterling reputation for their fresh, clean American dishes. Meanwhile, Mi Madre and El Chilito both serve up delicious Tex-Mex food.
Hoover’s Cooking is a great friendly and casual place to enjoy traditional southern comfort food. Hoover’s is famous for its generous plates of southern comfort foods — garlic roast potatoes, macaroni and cheese and chicken-fried chicken are on the menu and are best complemented by a slice of delectable pecan pie for dessert.
For those with more exotic tastes, there is the Salty Sow, one of Austin’s premier gastro pubs where bold and exciting flavors await adventuresome patrons. Diners rave about the tender pork shoulder and the signature duck fat fries, a sumptuous, unforgettable combination. And the list of fabulous restaurants on Manor Road goes on; Manor Road has developed into a foodie hotspot in Austin.
Local Shopping and One of the Largest Malls in Texas
Local shopping is a breeze for Cherrywood residents. Fiesta Market is in the neighborhood with a mind-bogglingly vast imported and international foods section and a large inventory of other groceries. Hancock Center, just minutes away, is where locals shop at stores such as HEB, Sears and Petco.
The brand new and upscale HEB now open in the Mueller development is attracting more and more locals with its soaring ceiling, convenient and delicious café, and other amenities. The Mueller development also features a Home Depot, PetSmart, Best Buy and numerous restaurants. Windsor Plaza, just a few minutes north, hosts a Target with a grocery section, as well as dozens of other shops.
For more extensive shopping options, Barton Creek Square Mall is about 15 minutes away from Cherrywood. One of the largest shopping malls in Texas, Barton Creek Square features 180 specialty retail stores and department staples such as Dillard’s, GAP and Macy’s, as well as great restaurants like California Pizza Kitchen. Families and movie buffs also love to check out the latest blockbusters at the 14-screen AMC Barton Creek cinema.
And of course, Austin’s biggest attractions are never far off. The buzz of Austin’s legendary downtown dining scene and active nightlife is only minutes away.