About North Loop

North Loop is a hip, walkable neighborhood centered around the vibrant North Loop Boulevard commercial strip. The area features vintage shops, craft cocktail bars, independent restaurants, and a mix of mid-century homes and modern duplexes.

<p>North Loop is one of Austin's most walkable and eclectic neighborhoods, centered on the vibrant commercial strip of North Loop Boulevard between Hancock Drive and Airport Boulevard. This short but packed stretch of road is home to vintage clothing stores, record shops, craft cocktail bars, independent bookstores, and some of the city's most talked-about restaurants. Epoch Coffee, a 24-hour cafe that serves as a neighborhood living room, and Drink.Well, a craft cocktail bar with a killer patio, are neighborhood fixtures.</p> <p>The residential streets of North Loop feature primarily mid-century homes built in the 1940s and 1950s — small ranch houses and bungalows set on modest lots with mature trees. Many have been updated and renovated while retaining their original charm. Duplexes and small apartment buildings are also common, contributing to the neighborhood's diverse and eclectic community. North Loop has a distinctly younger and more artistic feel than nearby Rosedale or Allandale, attracting musicians, creatives, and young professionals drawn to the walkable lifestyle.</p> <p>North Loop's location is quietly excellent. It's a quick bike ride to UT campus and the Hancock Center shopping area, and an easy drive to downtown, Mueller, or the Domain. The neighborhood sits between Hyde Park to the south and Brentwood to the north, benefiting from the amenities of both. For buyers who want a hip, walkable neighborhood with genuine Austin character at prices that are more accessible than Travis Heights or Zilker, North Loop is one of the city's best-kept secrets.</p>

Highlights: Vintage Shopping, Craft Cocktail Bars, Walkable Boulevard, Mid-Century Homes, Independent Restaurants

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Parks & Recreation Near North Loop

• Bruning Green (0.3 mi)
• Highland Greenway Park (0.6 mi)
• Jacob Fontaine Plaza (0.6 mi)
• Shipe Park (0.8 mi)
• St. John's Encampment Commons (0.9 mi)
• Woodrow Pocket Park (1 mi)

Restaurants Near North Loop

• Foreign & Domestic (0.2 mi)
• Home Slice Pizza (0.3 mi)
• Bistro Vonish (0.4 mi)
• East Side Pies (0.5 mi)
• Titaya's Thai Cuisine (0.5 mi)
• Casey's Snowballs (0.6 mi)

Coffee & Cafes Near North Loop

• Double Trouble (0 mi)
• Epoch Coffee (0.2 mi)
• Flightpath Coffee House (0.3 mi)
• Muse Coffee Co (0.5 mi)
• SquareRüt Kava Bar (0.6 mi)
• Feng Cha (0.6 mi)

Grocery Stores Near North Loop

• Natural Grocers (0.8 mi)

Frequently Asked Questions About North Loop