While zipping along Austin's ever-developing 360, blink and you might miss a little hidden gem. Bring your date to Tuscany Market, and you might get a shoulder punch when you pull in: It's a gas station. A Wag-a-Bag to be precise, part of their migration south from dominating Austin's northern ring (Round Rock, Taylor, Hutto, Georgetown) but only recently plopping in ATX proper. But as cute as that W-a-B dachsie mascot might be, that's not even the thrill of this find. Go inside, and to the left, you'll encounter a small takeout counter of a mini-Austin Java, offering grab-and-gos (sandwiches, pastries, tacos) and their full coffee menu. Pretty great, right? Add to all of this, the real treat: an intimate and cozy deck with see-through railing to soak in all that Hill Country view. What a great little hideaway to enjoy a cuppa joe and a hand-hold, gazing out at the green. While Austin Java closes at an insane 6pm on weekdays (sunsets, people!), the Wag-a-Bag stays open 'til 11pm every eve (except Sunday, 10pm) for you late-night wooers. Grab some Hot Cheetos and your hot cheeto and take in that warm, sunset glow.
