Gourdough’s is an Austin institution famous for over-the-top gourmet donuts, and the brick-and-mortar Public House location on South First is the most family-friendly option. Donuts run roughly $5-10 each and are massive — plan to split one per child or you will be dealing with a sugar spiral for the rest of the day. The menu includes savory and sweet options so adults are well covered; the Flying Pig (bacon, maple icing) and the Black Out (chocolate fudge, brownie bites) are crowd favorites. Open daily roughly 11am-10pm weeknights and until midnight on weekends; no reservations needed. Street parking and a small lot are available and the outdoor patio is stroller-accessible though it gets warm on summer afternoons.

Address: 1503 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704

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Cost: Low Cost $