Limbo
Neighborhood: Hyde Park

5015 Duval St
Austin, TX 78751

Alex L. writes: see...this is sad....but it's happy too because now this is STORYVILLE BOUTIQUE. Limbo was a pretty happenin' store though, I miss it dearly.

Mayfield John Archtct
Neighborhood: Hyde Park

3824 Avenue F
Austin, TX 78751

Larry M. writes: If you're looking for a traditional architect, this one's a find.

Having stints on all sorts of Texas Heritage and Historical commissions, his aesthetic is saturated in historical and traditional architecture, from clapboard sprawling manses in the…

Edward Jones

4101 Guadalupe Street
Suite 600
Austin, TX 78751

Donna R. writes: My financial adviser, Judy, works here and she is awesome. I met Judy as a client at my salon and she started badgering me about coming in to invest. She knew I'd never take my money over there and get off my butt if she didn't bother me.

So, when I…

Nails of America & Spa

1000 E 41st St
Ste 220
Austin, TX 78751

Quani C. writes: I've been coming here for pedicures since they opened, I think it's been a little bit over a year now.  I've always been kind of wary of pedicure places, with all the talk about fungi and stuff...but this place is incredible.  

The first time I went,…

Eternally Bound Tattoo

5241 N Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78751

Chance B. writes: Tattoos are permanent,so when getting one you want someone with the experience,talent and know how to bring out the best in whatever you desighn you choose.That is exactly what you get with Myke Chambers and his crew at Eternally Bound.The place is…

Blue Moon Glassworks
Neighborhood: Hyde Park

108 West 43rd Street
Austin, TX 78751

Kevin I. writes: This is a great place to visit.  Whether you are looking for a gift or needing to pick up some supplies for the artist in you.  Everyone can find something of interest at Blue Moon.  They have all the supplies and tools you would need to create your…

Austin Fit Magazine
Neighborhood: Old Enfield

1905 N Lamar St, Ste 105
Austin, TX 78705

Larry M. writes: Small, light full color glossy magazine focusing on wellness is a cathartic experience.

Run by the Earle clan, this family affair does a great job in getting out the latest info on fitness events AND marries the listings with well-written articles.…

Cottman Transmission Center

4900 N I H 35
Austin, TX 78751

Quani C. writes: I had (am still having, I guess) a wonderful experience with this place.  When my transmission went out a couple months ago, I had just been through a LOT of personal stuff and it was the absolute last thing that I needed.  One of my coworkers has…

Austin Guitar School

5400 N Lamar Blvd Ste 102
Austin, TX 78751

Jackson R. writes: Bruce Lawrence, Tony Redman and Kris Brown are three of the best guitar players I personally know, and living in Austin, I know a lot of guitar players.  All three of them teach at Austin Guitar School.

Not everybody is serious about learning guitar.…

Groovy Automotive
Neighborhood: Hyde Park

4011 Red River St
Austin, TX 78751

John B. writes: I take all my vehicles here.  I don't trust anyone else.  I send all my female friends here.  Ask for Jeff Schmid!  He is a great guy and honest.  One of the best mech's in town.  I'm sorry to hear that Carrie C. had a bad experience.  As a former…

Fresh Plus Grocery
Neighborhood: Hyde Park

408 E 43rd St Ste B
Austin, TX 78751

d m. writes: i lived in hyde park for 7 years. i loved it. of course the only thing i could afford there was a tiny apartment. which was actually ok considering i'm perpetually single. i lived with a cat briefly but she's gone now, on to a better place... across…

Westlake Subway

3736 Bee Caves Rd
The Forum Shopping Center
Austin, TX 78746

Sarah M. writes: While I'm sure I'll get some heckling and blatant disgust for this review, it must be done. I am a die-hard Subway fan and I have been all my life. I can't explain it...I'm very discriminatory when it comes to food, but it's something about the…

Westbank Dry Cleaning

3300 Bee Cave Road
Suite 650
West Lake Hills, TX 78746

Linda A. writes: Don't you hate the smell of clothes that have been dry cleaned? Those chemicals, how the buttons on your favorite shirt disappear? I've got the the place for you -  these guys are the best. The shop itself smells like clean laundry, not chemicals.…

Freebirds World Burritos
Neighborhood: Rollingwood

2765 Bee Cave Rd
Austin, TX 78746

Christine A. writes: Wow.  I saw the Statute of Liberty with her skirt blowing up above her thighs riding a motorcycle.  This amazing foam sculpture covered with aluminum foil is hanging jauntily from the ceiling at Freebirds.  Amazing to see. Great how we are all…

Newberry Automotive
Neighborhood: Westlake Hills

2710 Bee Caves Rd.
Broaddus Chevron
Austin, TX 78746

Sarah M. writes: I love the guys at Newberry Automotive. After taking my boss's car into this Bee Caves locale several times, my own little Pontiac overheated on the way to work one morning. I've had a few less-than-heartwarming experiences at other auto repair shops…

Thai Spice Cafe

701 S Capital of Texas Hwy
West Lake Hills, TX 78746

Michelle C. writes: I've heard rave reviews from several sources about both Thai Spice locations, so I was excited to finally get a chance to try this one.  Perhaps it was a case of unfairly high expectations, but my experience definitely did not comport with the hype.…

Austin Jiu-Jitsu
Neighborhood: Rollingwood

301 Inwood Rd
Austin, TX 78746

David T. writes: Austin Jiu-Jitsu is a Submission Grappling and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu school tucked away in cozy Rollingwood. On Saturday mornings, kids roll around the mats like uncaged monkeys. Adult classes help the locals get a better grip on their ground fighting…

Rowing Dock

2418 Stratford Dr
Town Lake
Austin, TX 78746

James T. writes: Granted, I haven't rented a kayak from anywhere else on Town Lake, but after going here I don't need to. $10/hr gets you a wonderful location and your choice of individual kayak ($15/hr for a 2 person). I have used a few of these, and I don't know…

Pizza Nizza
Neighborhood: Rollingwood

2712 Bee Caves Road
Suite 106
Austin, TX 78746

Sarah M. writes: Pizza Nizza is not your ordinary food stop. Founded by a former Whole Foods man, Pizza Nizza serves up homemade pies, pastas, and scrumptious salads.

The family-owned deal moved to Bee Caves in 2004, but they are just off of Mopac, so you don't have…

Zilker Hillside Theater
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

2206 Willian Barton
Austin, TX 78746

Monica O. writes: Musicals

[with]

Picnics.

Two things which, if you know me well, you will quickly realize I absolutely adore. Lounging on a blanket with good eats and good company as the stars emerge one by one was bliss. To sweeten the deal further: the troupe…

Cafe Bistro at Nordstrom

Nordstrom
2901 Capital of Texas Hwy S
Austin, TX 78746

Mark H. writes: Cafe Bistro at Nordstrom's is better than most mall food. The wood-fired oven produces some good pizza and the entree salads (I am slightly addicted to the oriental grilled chicken version...) are lip-smackin' good. The crab bisque is nice but needs…

The Holographic Repatterning Institute At Austin
Neighborhood: Westlake Hills

3536 Bee Caves Road, Ste. 215
Austin, TX 78746

Susie G. writes: I cannot speak more highly about this practice. It sounds very very weird initially. A mixture of a bout a gazillion different kinds of therapy all administered by a very caring and loving woman who uses this new kind of therapy to calm you down and…

Jacob Godwin/ Source Wellness Center

3355 Bee Cave Road., Suite 508
Austin, TX 78746

Rose M. writes: I used to have a big-shot job. It was one of those jobs where you have to sacrifice your integrity. To be One Of Them, I had to use words and phrases like, "Win-win", "Think Outside The Box", "Core Values", "Outside The Envelope", and all of that…

Pilates 360
Neighborhood: Westlake Hills

3638 Bee Cave Road
Suite 101
West Lake Hills, TX 78746

David A. writes: Maybe it's not a good idea to get advice on workout spots from someone who is a 'frequent eater-outer' but I would be 400 pounds if it wasn't for this place!

Pilates 360 is in a strange location at Bee Caves and Westbank in the back of an office park.…

Gelato's

3300 Bee Caves Rd
Ste 210
Austin, TX 78746

Sarah M. writes: Gelato's has two locally-owned and operated stores in Austin. This particular location, in the Westbank Market on Bee Caves, is new as of Fall 2006. Frustrated with difficult landlords, the owner moved this branch from the more central Guadalupe to…

Eric Hegwer Photography

Austin, TX 78746

Kristen F. writes: My husband and I met Eric at the Austin Bridal Extravaganza when he was still living in San Francisco, but starting to book Austin weddings because he was moving here.  Were we ever lucky to meet him!

While we had some other really great people that…

ATX-VIP Towing

10815 Bradshaw Rd
Austin, TX 78747

Chris N. writes: Unfortunately, all towing companies get a bad rep, but this company is different. They have received stellar ratings from AAA, meet their ETAs (estimated time of arrival), have incredibly friendly staff, do what it takes to help you out and not try…

Rooms To Go

9500 S I-35 Service Rd
Austin, TX 78748

A G. writes: As far as big box furniture stores go, this one is pretty tolerable.  
The sales guy could've been annoying, but we quickly made him trade it in for informative.  We actually got a decent amount of information from him.  

The store has a ginormous…

Stepping Stone School

9405 Brodie Ln
Austin, TX 78748

JC S. writes: We have been so delighted with our daughter, Mary Sophia's, experience at Stepping Stone School. She is thriving, learning and growing in an environment of positive support and love, and she wakes up each morning excited about school. The following…

Maudie's Hacienda

9911 Brodie Ln
Austin, TX 78748

Chad S. writes: This is the only Maudie's location I've visited, and I'd have to say that I've enjoyed it every time.  I've only actually eaten in the restaurant once, though, as I always pick it up and eat at home.  

1 star for convenience...very close to la casa de…

El Sol Logistics

1114 Regal Row
Austin, TX 78748

Dawn B. writes: looking for a white glove company to move your fragile furniture?  need to store your piano but afraid to use one of those public storage facilities?  el sol does it all.  i work with them on a daily basis and can personally recommend their service.…

Papa Murphy's Pizza

2110 Slaughter Lane West
Suite 105
Austin, TX 78748

Tara M. writes: I can't add much to what Jessica has already said except that they have figure friendly pizza that is just as good as the regular.  Yes that's right low calorie Pizza with lots of flavor and CHEESE.

So, I already new that Papa Murphy's Pizza makes…

Texican Cafe

11940 Manchaca Rd
Austin, TX 78748

Emily P. writes: Here's the deal...I grew up in West Texas...I have a mom that can cook some kickin'  tex-mex...I KNOW my tex-mex. It's a great thing when you can go eat some great tex-mex and not be charged like you're eating sushi! I can't stand to go to a mexican…

Star of Texas Veterinary Hospital

10706 Brodie Lane
Austin, TX 78748

Dee C. writes: We followed Dr. Samon across town when he branched out on his own at Star of Texas Vet, because he'd been such good care of our cats and dogs for so long.  He still does!  He and his staff are so kind and sweet, and Dr. Samon is very knowledgeable…

Wok On Fire

9901 Brodie Ln
Austin, TX 78748

Catherine D. writes: I don't know how I missed this place being so close to my house. I guess it's lost in array of fast food joints. This is far from the best Chinese food in town but what it is, is really good Chinese fast food. When I say fast I mean I waited about 3…

Veloway

Behind Bowie Highschool
Austin, TX 78749

Catherine D. writes: It's a drizzly Sunday afternoon and you have been sitting inside watching netflix movies and drinking tea and eating cake.You are starting to get that lethargic feeling. The solution, head on down to the Veloway. It's a little tricky to get into but…

Dick Nichols Neighborhood Pool

8011 Beckett Rd
Austin, TX 78749

Jaye J. writes: I love to swim. It's my favorite form of exercise. And for me, a girl who's afraid of the chill of Barton Springs, Dick Nichols is my favorite of the Austin Parks pools.

There are four 25 yd. lap lanes at one end of the pool and there haven't been too…

Urgent Care Plus William Cannon

6001 W William Cannon
Suite 302
Austin, TX 78749

Ashley A. writes: You know, I don't even know why I'd bother going to a regular doctor for urgent care anymore.  After an afternoon spent banging my head against the wall---trying, unsuccessfully, to find a doctor who was open during non-impossible hours ("8:30 to…