With no shortage of shops, cafés, restaurants, live music and natural beauty, St. Edward’s University is fortunate to be located in the heart of one of the coolest neighborhoods in Austin. The 78704-zip code, often referred to as “the 04,” is home to some of Austin’s most iconic places including Zilker Park, Barton Springs Pool and South Congress Avenue. With plenty of bike lanes and bus routes leading to and from campus, there’s no need for a car to explore this exciting zip code.

Winter is quickly fading and spring is right around the corner, there’s no better time of year to explore what Austin has to offer. Here is a list of some of my favorite spots in the 04 to help you get started.

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South Austin favorite Bouldin Creek Cafe has been serving delicious vegan and vegetarian meals since the summer of 2000. Being a small local business, Bouldin Creek Cafe makes it a priority to buy from local small businesses when sourcing products and ingredients. You can’t go wrong with the Veggie Royal sandwich or the Potato Leek Omelet (pictured above).