Austin Shoe Hospital

3300 Bee Caves Rd Ste 755
Austin, TX 78746

Sarah M. writes: So surprisingly, Austin Shoe Hospital is not a homegrown sole, but a member of the largest shoe repair company in the world.

Only to be found in Texas, "The Shoe Hospital" is the company umbrella under which Austin Shoe Hospital huddles along with…

Sunset Nail & Spa
Neighborhood: Westlake Hills

3010 Bee Cave Rd
Austin, TX 78746

WestlakeMa M. writes: If you can get her, Helen is amazing here.  Not only does she do an excellent manicure/pedicure but she can paint designs on your nails. She has designs for every season: Christmas Trees, Fireworks, you name it!  Even though it gives my friend J the…

Alyson Jon Interiors

701 S. Capital of Texas Hwy Suite 900
The Village at Westlake
Austin, TX 78746

Jackson R. writes: We'll title this "My review of Alyson Jon Interiors," and subtitle this "What does a $9,000 couch feel like?"  

OK, seriously.  Most everything in here is absolutely gorgeous.  Everything seems to be of the highest craftsmanship, nothing here says…

Ruggles Grill

Village of Westlake
701 S Capital of Texas Hwy, Bldg M
Austin, TX 78746

WestlakeMa M. writes: It closed down - see it wasn't that good.

I've eaten at Ruggles in Houston many times with my husband and the whole experience is nothing short of fabulous.  In Houston, my husband always gets the grilled vegetable plate that come with a set of…

Texas Honey Ham Company

3736 Bee Cave Road Suite B11
West Lake Hills, TX 78746

David A. writes: How can there NOT be a review of this place?  This is a hole in the wall breakfast find!  Great breakfast tacos, full breakfast platters with (of course) Honey Ham, good coffee.  All squeezed into a tiny storefront in a shopping center behind the…

Thistle Cafe

3801 N Capital of Texas Hwy
Suite C-200
Austin, TX 78746

Edwyn E. writes: Thistle Cafe has two locations. I haven't had a chance to try the downtown location as it appears to be only open in the evenings and during lunch on the weekdays. The 360 location is more accessible in terms of operating hours and is a great place…

Francesca's Collections

3300 Bee Caves Rd
Suite 420
Austin, TX 78746

Emilie D. writes: I love the jewelry at Francesca's, especially the sale table!  I can usually find cute and unique tops at an affordable price.  It's a great place to buy gifts for my girlfriends.

Lucy's Cakes

5320 Bee Caves Rd
Austin, TX 78746

d m. writes: you like carrot cake? come here and get one... for youself. just yourself. take it home. pop in a movie. disrobe if you must. eat the damn cake.

Gossip

3300 Bee Caves Road
Suite 240
Austin, TX 78746

CN R. writes: It's so nice to go in to a stationary store and actually get the expertise you're looking for. I found the store to have a great selection of everything I was looking for from inexpensive and unique gifts to a huge selection of darling invitations…

Ms. B's
Neighborhood: East Austin

1050 East 11th Street
Suite 100
Austin, TX 78747

Michelle C. writes: Nice little Cajun restaurant in one of those recently-yuppified parts of East Austin.  The space is pretty swanked up, so if you're anti-gentrification, you may want to steer clear; but if you're OK with that (at least enough to spend an hour…

Stein Mart
Neighborhood: Westlake Hills

3201 Bee Caves Rd Ste 140
Austin, TX 78746

Sarah M. writes: Stein Mart is the definition of random. Part department store, part discount warehouse, part seasonal retail outlet....it's as if someone put Marshall's, Michael's, Target, Dollar Tree, JCPenney, and your local arts & crafts repository into a blender…

Texas Land & Cattle Steak House

1101 S Mo Pac Expy
Austin, TX 78746

Dawn B. writes: back in the days of college youth, i used to work here.  i have to give this establishment props to helping me gain 25lbs.  imagine eating steak and sourdough bread every day.  that's what i did.  every freaking day....in some sort of fashion.…

Suzi's China Grill
Neighborhood: Rollingwood

2745 Bee Cave Road
Austin, TX 78746

John B. writes: Another great addition to the Suzi's family of restaurants.  Since this is her newest place you will often find Suzi here.  I personally like Suzi's over the other more expensive and trendier Chinese places in town.   The fried rice dishes are one of…

Yoga Vida
Neighborhood: Westlake Hills

3620 Bee Cave Road
West Lake Hills, TX 78746

Kerry G. writes: It's hot in there.  Sure, that's the point.  But it is damned hot.
My friend Sally brought me to Yoga Vida specifically to meet Dean, the instructor.  True, he was an amazing teacher.  I am a yoga novice, but he made me feel welcome and helped to calm…

Howdy Donut
Neighborhood: Westlake Hills

3267 Bee Caves Rd.
Suite #113
Austin, TX 78746

Sarah M. writes: I think I've driven by Howdy Donut over a thousand times, but always resisted entrance because of fear. Allow me to explain. First, the sign is...well....less than appealing. The "O" letters in both "Howdy" and "Donut" are replaced with a GIANT…

Mary Moore Searight Metropolitan Park

907 Slaughter Lane
Austin, TX 78748

Tara M. writes: When I was boarding my horse in Buda we used to bring the horses here once or twice a month for a change of scenery.  Now I bring my Pup here for a hike a couple of times a month for a change from Bull Creek.  The Pup does not like it much since she…

Tuesday Morning

2110 W Slaughter Ln
Ste 168
Austin, TX 78748

Jessica A. writes: If you didn't realize you needed it before you stepped into Tuesday Morning you'll soon enough be convinced you can't live without it. That pretty much applies to everything in this store, and luckily since it'll most likely be 50% to 80% off retail…

Taco Cabana

9705 Manchaca Rd
Austin, TX 78748

Jessica A. writes: My standard, non-waivering order at TC is as follows: two beef tacos and one chicken on corn tortillas. Once in a while I'll mix it up and get two chicken and ONE beef, but that is about as crazy as I get. Although I'm a huge fan of authentic Mexican…

Acura Roofing Inc
Neighborhood: Shady Hollow

3122 Festus Dr
Austin, TX 78748

Bindu C. writes: I thought Patrick was great.  He came out in a crisis - I needed a pre-sale inspection on a roof and he went out of his way to get to it immediately, and stay in contact with me during the whole period I was tearing my hair out.

He ended up not doing…

Borders Books - Southpark Meadows

9500 S IH 35 Service Rd
Austin, TX 78748

jessica r. writes: To me at least, Borders is the lesser of the evils when it comes to gigantor chain book stores. And for me, this location is conveniently located near where I live in far south Austin. Also, totally enabling my book buying habit, the free Borders…

Sam's Town Point

2115 Allred Dr
Austin, TX 78748

jessica r. writes: Sam's Town Point is the perfect dive bar for anyone who's ever had even a slightly romantic notion of what a bar should be, particularly, but not limited to, any romantic notion that involves Patrick Swayze ala Road House.

Out of curiosity one…

H-E-B Grocery Store

2110 Slaughter Ln W
Austin, TX 78748

jessica r. writes: For my first real review by a real person of a real place in 2008, I am going to give mad props to a place I frequent frequently, *my* HEB.

I live in the four-eight, way south and looked down upon by the oh-fours, four-fives and especially the…

Thundercloud Subs

1807 Slaughter Ln W Ste 500
Austin, TX 78748

jessica r. writes: I believe this way-south location may just be the red-headed step-child of the local family, oft-overlooked by Mama Thundercloud. They frequently run out of something or another like soup or jalapeno chips or wheat bread(!!!), but I don't fault them,…

Reid's Cleaners & Laundry

9901 Brodie Ln
Austin, TX 78748

Kevin N. writes: Great for when you're "pressed" for time (sorry).

Reid's does a great job in my experience of delivering exactly what they say that they will, when they say that they will deliver it.  I've rarely had anything come back from there that wasn't to spec,…

Alex Jones Production

1011 Meredith Drive
Austin, TX 78748

Bobby A. writes: Why is Alex categorized under contractors? Hmmm. I'll have to give that some thought. I'll bet it makes sense on some weird level.

Domino's Pizza

1807 W Slaughter Ln
Ste 465
Austin, TX 78748

jessica r. writes: Way down south near Slaughter and Manchaca, there aren't that many pizza delivery options yet. There was an Austin Pizza location down here, but they closed.

So yeah, we all know Domino's - why bother reviewing this relatively new location? Their…

Baskin Robbins

9911 Brodie Lane
Austin, TX 78748

Jaye J. writes: In a town full of Amy's afficianados, the 31 Flavors often get overlooked. I beg you to take a trip back to your youth and hit up Baskin Robbins for those good ol' flavors from your youth like Gold Medal Ribbon, Pralines and Cream or Jamoca Almond…

Miller Nathan Auto Repair

1204 Regal Row
Austin, TX 78748

Santa V. writes: This is place to go for honest (non-Subaru related) vehicle repairs!
Nothing but good folks here!

Cafe 1626

11600 Manchaca Rd
Ste A
Austin, TX 78748

Tara D. writes: Cafe 1626 is the bomb!!  They deliver to Buda!!  But, going there is so much more fun.  Big greasy hamburger with a salad instead of fries.  And a whole order of onion rings.  They even have great spaghetti and meatballs.

Bring some cash to play games…

Mangieri's Pizza Cafe
Neighborhood: Circle C Ranch

5900 W Slaughter Lane
Austin, TX 78749

Tara M. writes: Mangieri's has become my favorite neighborhood restaurant - they serve up my favorite food (cheese) so tastefully I want to cry tears of joy just thinking about it.  And they deliver when I am too tired after work to dine in.

This place is family…

24h Fitness - William Cannon Sport Club

4625 W. William Cannon Dr
Building 1
Austin, TX 78749

Grayson C. writes: Shiny and new!  Helpful staff and lots of good equipment.  But oddly arranged and small stretching area are the only down sides.  It has two pools, a hot tub, sauna, and lots of flat screen TV's for your viewing pleasure.  More treadmills and…

UPS Store

4301 W William Cannon
Austin, TX 78749

Catherine D. writes: Went here to get divorce papers notarized. Can't say thats a pleasant experience but I have to say the very sweet female notary gave me a discount, hersheys kisses and kleenex. She also told my soon to be ex husband that she would have left him years…

Maximum FX Salon
Neighborhood: Circle C Ranch

9600 Escarpment Blvd
Ste 920
Austin, TX 78749

Natalie D. writes: I've had my hair cut here twice.  Both times it has looked good (not great, but not bad) when I've left, but then I get home and wash it and I am not impressed.  I can't do anything to make it look even half as good -- and it didn't look great to…

Guitar Center - South

5300 S Mo Pac Expy #103
Austin, TX 78749

Riley V. writes: So I wanted to get a guitar to learn to play.  I had two in mind, both pretty cheap but they got good reviews and I'm just a beginner.  Well they were on the Guitar Center website, but not in the store.  No big deal, just a little disappointing.  
I…

JB Liquor

4404 W William Cannon Dr
Austin, TX 78749

Lumiere M. writes: JB Liquor is, in all honesty, a typical South Austin liquor store with somewhat competitive prices if we were to speak generally since I haven't drank nor compared every beer or liquor bottle out there  (thankfully!).  Here's what makes JB Liquor…

Walgreens

6200 W William Cannon Drive
Austin, TX 78749

Leslie K. writes: I recently had a prescription crisis.  I usually get my script from COSTCO.  On Sunday I realized I forgot to pick up my prescription and went to go do so and their pharmacy was closed and Monday is a holiday, guess what, CLOSED on the holiday as…

Walgreens

3601 W William Cannon Dr
Austin, TX 78749

Allison P. writes: Not a whole lot of new information I can give you. It's a Walgreens, nothing spectacular. It's clean and the service is average.

But it is good to know that this particular location has a drive-thru and is open 24 hours, which can come in handy when…

Firestone Tires & Service

3609 W William Cannon Drive
Austin, TX 78749

Natalie D. writes: I dread getting my car serviced.  It may be because my first car -- a station wagon nearing 15 years old at the time -- spent a year in and out of the shop constantly.  And I'd take it in for one thing and it would end up needing five more things…