Church of Scientology of Texas
Neighborhood: University of Texas

2200 Guadalupe St
Ste 2
Austin, TX 78705

Sarah M. writes: Religiously speaking, my piety is a bit lax, but I did have the privilege of paying a visit to the Church of Scientology of Texas on one hot summer day.

First off, if you've ever been to UT Austin and spent...oh...30 seconds on the Drag, you've…

The Pita Pit
Neighborhood: University of Texas

2350 Guadalupe
Austin, TX 78705

Jill W. writes: For a year, I'd been avoiding this place solely because of its name.  First, "pit" just doesn't inspire a lot of confidence.  Plus, it reminds me of "Peach Pit" from Beverly Hills 90210. But when I walked in to the Pita Pit after an unsuccessful…

Jr's Kingdaddy Ice
Neighborhood: University of Texas

705 W 29th St
Austin, TX 78705

Uncle D. writes: Also listed as "Junior's Beer and Wine"
Judging from their air-brushed box truck, I'd say Juniors does the bulk of its business delivering kegs to college students. But you can drive up to their dilapitated shack in west campus and get carside service…

Buffalo Exchange
Neighborhood: University of Texas

2904 Guadalupe St
Austin, TX 78705

Erika G. writes: The last time I was here, the unthinkable happened: I got an actual compliment from one of the hipster salesgirls.

Yes, yes, it's true. I. received. a. compliment. about. my. AGE. from. yon. whippersnapper. salesgirl.

After my knees almost buckled…

Tapioca House
Neighborhood: University of Texas

1906 Guadalupe
Austin, TX 78705

Jaime M. writes: I really like boba, but this is simply average. I love their menu (going to have to try Do Do Green Tea some day simply by virtue of the name), but would always rather go to Momoko if I'm near campus and get a craving, which is rare these days.…

Thai Noodles Etc House
Neighborhood: University of Texas

2602 Guadalupe St
Austin, TX 78705

Debbie R. writes: We all have those moments of disillusionment. It may be when you found out the truth about Santa Claus. Or the Easter Bunny. Or maybe it was when you could no longer deny George Michael was gay and were forced to abandon your dreams of waking up to…

The Quonset Hut
Neighborhood: University of Texas

2815 Fruth St Ste B
Austin, TX 78705

Clarisa R. writes: This place is the perfect destination for film majors wanting to make a war movie. The owner rents out all of his stuff!
Quonset Hut is a lot smaller than other Army and Navy surplus stores, and they don't have cool "Vietnam was a Living Hell"…

Longhorn Po Boys
Neighborhood: University of Texas

2901 Medical Arts St
Ste B
Austin, TX 78705

Mr Doctor X. writes: I have discovered the Super Gyro.  And you can order it on a wheat pita.  This is going to change my life.

Never forget that carb guilt is psychological slavery: a proverbial thick chain around your ankle.  

Well fuck that.  Break the chain and...…

Gelati e Cafe
Neighborhood: University of Texas

2002 B Guadalupe St.
Austin, TX 78705

Steven N. writes: New gelato joint on the south end of the Drag (next to the UPS Store).

So yeah... it's gelato. What can you really say? The menu advertises 30 flavors of gelato, sorbet smoothies and gelato shakes. The store has a bit of a funky layout - you end up…

The Lost Sock
Neighborhood: University of Texas

3101 Speedway
Austin, TX 78705

Justin B. writes: The Lost Sock (coffee shop part -- it's a laundromat too) is on Speedway, right where it bends. It's on a weird little intersection that makes the place seem even a bit more surreal than it already is.

The place is off the charts for charm factor.…

Igloo Hunters

3701 N Lamar
Ste 207
Austin, TX 78705

Mike S. writes: I came to Austin and went through the normal BS of having to deal with a couple of long haired kids with little or no prep taking me to places that didn't at all meet my requirements.  After 2 hours (each time) of waste and driving around to places…

U.S. Post Office

8225 Cross Park Drive
Austin, TX 78710

Kristen F. writes: When it comes to post offices around Austin, I've tried many, and this one is my favorite.  First off, it's the general mail facility.  All the mail that comes in or goes out of Austin?  it goes through this one.  So if you have Netflix or a…

Wendy's

UNIV OF TX UNION RM 2
Austin, TX 78713

Jaime M. writes: Best straight-up fast food fries This does not include Chik-Fil-A, which I don't visit because that's the only thing I'll eat there, or Arby's, where the same holds true, because their  fries are of a different sort.
When I was in college and rollin…

Austin Public Library - Milwood Branch
Neighborhood: Milwood

12500 Amherst Dr
Austin, TX 78727

Mrelia E. writes: The Milwood Library is a nice little neighborhood branch of the Austin Public Library system. The location is convenient to the surrounding area, has a decent selection of fiction, nonfiction and children's books. There are comfy chairs and couches…

Food Shui

1700 W Parmer Ln
Austin, TX 78727

Susie G. writes: I was a bit shocked by how much I liked this food.

So. Its hidden in a shopping center on Palmer lane.

The food costs kind of a lot, however, if you were ordering the same food at a sit down place with a pretty bowl and all that jazz the price would…

Switch Willo Stables
Neighborhood: Northwest Austin

4829 Switch Willo
Austin, TX 78727

Megan P. writes: I rode here for several years, but haven't in what is going on six.. I miss it dearly. I was a counselor for their summer camp when I was 13, and I spent every single day out there. I was given two free lessons a week in exchange for my help.. That…

Salsarita's Mexican Restaurant
Neighborhood: Milwood

4101 W. Parmer Lane
Suite F
Austin, TX 78727

Jodi B. writes: Pretty good  for fast food mexican.  Fresher than taco bell or cabana.  Price is a little high for what it is.  I would recommend this place for a quick bite.

Tomodachi Japanese Restaurant
Neighborhood: Milwood

4101 W Parmer Lane
Austin, TX 78727

Becca G. writes: I was in the mood for sushi, driving down parmer, just in the mood for something diferent. I saw this place, tucked away in a strip mall in front of cool river. I walked in, though it was small I got a awesome vibe from the staff and atmosphere. So,…

Bear Rock Cafe
Neighborhood: Milwood

4005 W Parmer Lane
Austin, TX 78727

Camron R. writes: Moving into your own house is awesome. One of the advantages of home ownership that you renters don't realize is that all the businesses in your general area want your business, so they give you free shit.
A couple weeks ago I got a welcome envelope…

Austin Vol-Tech Services Inc

1916 Bench Mark Dr
Austin, TX 78728

Susie G. writes: My family has 4 old Volvo's and they break down. All the time. When our old auto shop was scheming and lying ( look, its true!) we finally switched auto repair shops to Austin Vol-Tech, and I am really glad we did.

The staff is friendly and quick.…

Kenny's Coffee Company
Neighborhood: Wells Branch

14735 Bratton Ln
Ste 210
Austin, TX 78728

John B. writes: I miss your presence in Round Rock - your Bratton Lane location is just too far out of the way for me.  

The Bratton Lane location has a comfortable feel - lots of nice seating.  Leather chairs and sofas as well as tables for spreading out your laptop…

Roger Beasley Saab

12925 Pond Springs Road
Austin, TX 78729

Steve B. writes: There are trolls in Trollhattan.

I got my first SAAB convertible in 1996 in Trollhattan, Sweden, but I bought it at Lipshy Porsche/SAAB, which eventually became Roger Beasley SAAB.  It was my third SAAB, and I'm now driving my fourth.  Even buying…

Tin Star

7318 McNeil Rd
Austin, TX 78729

Brytne W. writes: I recently went to the Tin Star for the first time.  I am a vegetarian, and usually don't have a hard time eating at Tex-Mex places.  Unfortunately, Tin Star only had two vegetarian options that I saw - a veggie quesadilla and veggie fajitas.…

Red Barn Garden Center

12881 Pond Springs Rd
Austin, TX 78729

Barron F. writes: Red Barn is our favorite garden center. They have a pretty nice variety of vegetable seedlings and a knowledgeable, helpful and friendly staff. It's never hard to find someone to help out or answer a question. Red Barn isn't fancy, but to me that is…

Woody's Pizza and Wings

6301 Parmer Ln
Austin, TX 78729

Susie G. writes: What do you do, oh hungry bar patron, as the night ticks away, your drinks keep disappearing and you begin to have a deep and dark craving for something fattening and fried? Well if you were downtown you could turn to Roppolos around the corner, but…

Mood and Food

10601 Ranch Road 2222
Austin, TX 78730

Tara M. writes: I have only been here for Happy Hour - its a great place to wait out traffic whether you are headed N to traffic on 620 or S to traffic on 360 or Mopac.  From 4-6PM they take 2.00 off appetizers and 1.00 off cocktails.

I highly recommend the Vodka…

Desire Skincare and Massage

10601 FM 2222
Ste L
Austin, TX 78730

Tiff T. writes: The striking differentiator at Desire is the reasonable rates for massages. $50 for a one-hour relaxation massage? And $65 for a combination relaxation / deep tissue massage? That helped me relax while I was getting rubbed up. Jennifer was my…

Woodhollow Apartments
Neighborhood: Far West/Northwest Hills

3524 Greystone Dr Ofc
Austin, TX 78731

Jaime M. writes: I can't fault the complex for my neighbors, but the cocaine-dealing, potheads (and a string of other allegations -- meth cooking, anyone? three month contact high?) who lived below me were definitely the most memorable part of living here. Most of…

India Palace
Neighborhood: Far West/Northwest Hills

3616 Far West Blvd
Austin, TX 78731

Jaye J. writes: What do you do when you have a group that includes one pescatarian, one vegetarian, one with really odd preferences, two who'll eat anything but rarely do, and one who is a pescatarian when dining out only? (Go ahead, guess. I'm not one of the two…

Amaz For Hair

1509 Old West 38th St
#1
Austin, TX 78731

kiki l. writes: You know you've found a cool place to get your hair done:
A) When they wrap your head up in a shower cap to save you from the torrential downpour of rain that would otherwise destroy your new do!
And
B) Then they take your picture on their cell phone…

Thomas Saverio Salon & Spa

5416 Parkcrest Dr
Ste 800
Austin, TX 78731

Maria J. writes: Thomas Saverio is a smallish salon that does the usual hair, nails, and skin stuff.  It's tucked away in a little shopping center off 2222.  The interior is clean and relaxing.  They've recently done some renovations to the inside to give the place a…

China Sea
Neighborhood: Far West/Northwest Hills

3742 Far West Blvd
Austin, TX 78731

Christine A. writes: The location is great for me--within walking distance!  We have enjoyed meals dine-in and take-out from China Sea for years.  Linda (she greets), her husband (he cooks) and son (he takes your money) own this restaurant.  Linda who is Cantonese has…

Radioshack
Neighborhood: Far West/Northwest Hills

3563 Far West Boulevard
Suite 111
Austin, TX 78731

Dawn B. writes: i can't believe i actually went inside a radio shack yesterday but i did.  they were having an amazing sale on wireless routers and i had to kick myself and see what this store is all about.  

the staff was pretty nice...i must have been one of the…

Evans William M MD
Neighborhood: Far West/Northwest Hills

3508 Far West Blvd
Austin, TX 78731

John D. writes: Dr. Evans likes to tell old stories, but he's a pretty good doctor all in all.  He takes time to listen to you and doesn't seem in a rush to pass you off to a nurse or associate.  It's difficult to find a reliable doctor that doesn't stress you out…

State Farm-Malcolm Minnick Insurance

3409 Executive Center Dr
Austin, TX 78731

Susie G. writes: My insurance agent is pretty awesome. The few times Ive gotten in trouble...like when my car was broken into off of the highway and everything was stolen ( and I mean everything, they even took the entire dashboard, not to mention my purse, CD…

The Boulevard Bar & Grill
Neighborhood: Far West/Northwest Hills

3616 Far West Blvd
Ste 116
Austin, TX 78731

Jill W. writes: After a brief sabbatical, I renewed my quest for the best burger in Austin last night. I may not have found the best burger, but I did find the best value.  On Mondays, The Boulevard features 2 for 1 burgers and $3 twenty-three oz. domestic beers…