Continental Gallery
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

1315 South Congress
Above the Continental Club
Austin, TX 78704

Tara H. writes: If you do not love this little gallery-cum-bar then I seriously doubt any place would please you.

I happen to like places that are and aren't what they are. This place is a gallery that happens to serve alcohol. It's a bar, but not a bar. It has all…

El Chilito

2225 Manor Rd
Austin, TX 78705

Mr Doctor X. writes: A brief history of evolution:

1.  Zeus's thunderbolt strikes primordial ooze.  Life is born from the darkness.

2.  Development of somatic nervous system generates illusion of free will.

3.  MC Hammer.

4.  Droves of scruffy Austin hipsters flock to El…

P N Liquor Store

3311 N Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78705

Larry M. writes: Yep, these guys are the best.

You walk in, they wave.

SO into waving..

There's a bird that lives here....all organic fauna an' shit shopping..

I want a six pack of Co-Cola...dude is out, but creates a 6-pack of cans, while expressing pain for my…

Ruby's Barbeque & Catering Co
Neighborhood: University of Texas

512 W 29th St
Austin, TX 78705

edison c. writes: Ruby's is the best in town.

WHOOOOOaaaAAAA, wait....e.rg... AAckKkkk (beats down Zombies Who Must Only Cite the Salt Lick as 'best' with crowbar)

Where was I.

Ah. I don't know what it is. Could be the free range cattle (dunno about the other animals).…

Intellectual Property
Neighborhood: University of Texas

2402 Guadalupe St.
Austin, TX 78705

henry w. writes: I really enjoy swinging by here to see what kind of funny and interesting books the staff has managed to dig up. It is here that I discovered The Alphabet of Manliness which is quite simply the most hilarious book I have ever read. I also discovered…

Ken's Doughnuts & Pastries
Neighborhood: University of Texas

2820 Guadalupe St
Austin, TX 78705

Angel Q. writes: The best Glazed and/or cake donuts in the industry. The owner is Hindi and prays over the apple fritters. They use veg oil instead of lard like most joints so the donuts don't taste rancid like most of the larger chains.  At 3 - 4 am they are made…

Teo
Neighborhood: Rosedale

1206 W. 38th St.
26 Doors Shopping Center
Austin, TX 78705

Kerry G. writes: I can't believe I haven't yet reviewed Teo! I am there almost every day drinking my decaf vanilla soy latte. If you can get Dario to make it, it is the BEST latte in town, by far.
I like my coffee a little bitter and acidic. Eric doesn't. That's…

Milto's Pizza Pub
Neighborhood: University of Texas

2909 Guadalupe St
Austin, TX 78705

Cody R. writes: Since I arrived in Austin I have been on a search for good Greek food. Each place seems worse than the last, until finally..... Milto's. Compared to Austin Greek food this place gets 4 stars, compared to other great Greek I've had it gets 2..... I'll…

La Tazza Fresca
Neighborhood: University of Texas

519 W 37th St
Austin, TX 78705

Alex L. writes: Everytime I've been here I've had a good/bad experience. Or maybe it was just TOO good a good experience that I wasn't ready for it which made it bad. Allow me to explain:

1. Went here hungover while doing laundry and got 2 sausage and egg burritos.…

Dobie Theater
Neighborhood: University of Texas

2021 Guadalupe St Ofc
Austin, TX 78705

Artis T. writes: I really LOVE this place.

I like the themed rooms.  I like how small the spaces are.  I always feel like I've just shared my experience with everyone watching the movie because their aren't hundreds of people watching!!

The concessions are fun.  It's…

Platypus Hair Salon
Neighborhood: University of Texas

2604 Guadalupe
Austin, TX 78705

liane l. writes: I went to about 100 salons and then cut my own hair for a year before a friend (who has great hair) recommended Kelly at Platypus. He's the owner and the only stylist. I have been going to him for 3 1/2 years. I always thought I had bad hair and that…

KMFA 89.5 FM

3001 N Lamar Blvd Ste 100
Austin, TX 78705

David M. writes: I love KMFA.  It's one of two radio stations that I'll actually listen to in Austin, and here's why:

1. It's not owned by Clear Channel.  - Okay, maybe i'm a little biased here, but I have an opinion that Clear Channel is one of the most unholy…

The Hole In the Wall
Neighborhood: University of Texas

2538 Guadalupe St
Austin, TX 78705

Don R. writes: I've had a long on-going love/hate relationship with The Hole. Some smart guy once said, ""The test of a first-rate intelligence is the ability to hold two opposing ideas in mind at the same time and still retain the ability to function."

Well I must…

Burger Tex
Neighborhood: University of Texas

2912 Guadalupe St
Austin, TX 78705

Quani C. writes: This is another of the places we're frequent visitors of.  Right when I came back from Seattle and was unemployed, the bf and I established Burger Tex Thursdays in honor of previous Burger Tex Thursdays he shared with a friend who moved out of state.…

The Cadeau
Neighborhood: University of Texas

2316 Guadalupe St
Austin, TX 78705

Jackson R. writes: Nifty little gift store on the drag.

The Cadeau doesn't deal in gag gifts, they deal with some reasonably priced cool stuff like quality posters and candle holders.  The also offer some one of a kind dinnerware and some high quality drink ware.  If…

Texadelphia
Neighborhood: University of Texas

2422 Guadalupe St
Austin, TX 78705

Colby B. writes: There was a time, oh so many pounds ago, that I could walk in here, order a "Colby" and a large cheesesteak with extra mushrooms, hickory sauce and a draft Rolling Rock would magically appear. I think this was caused because at least three times a…

Einstein's Arcade
Neighborhood: University of Texas

2310 Guadalupe St
Austin, TX 78705

Alex T. writes: Tiff and Jonathan's comments are perfect.  Ever since I started visiting Tiff at UT back in 2001 and 2002 before I came to UT as a student, we would hit up Einstein's and if anything--that place (other than the Wooten and the Co-op) has not closed or…

LBJ Library and Museum
Neighborhood: University of Texas

2313 Red River St
Austin, TX 78705

Jaime M. writes: An invaluable resource for researchers, I'm sure. But as a tourist destination, it's dull.
My family likes museums a lot, and I am a historical journalism geek, but the LBJ Library just didn't do it for us. The woman who introduced the introduction…

Eastside Cafe
Neighborhood: Cherrywood

2113 Manor Rd
Austin, TX 78722

Christine A. writes: I was so excited my high school buddy, Doug, was in town and additionally excited to be having brunch at Eastside Café.  Doug is an entertaining and funny guy and did not disappoint.  Eastside Café is a popular local restaurant and DID disappoint.…

Vivo

2015 Manor Rd
Austin, TX 78722

Camron R. writes: In order to get the full effect of this review, you must first read this: http://www.yelp.com/bi...

So this girl calls me every day for the rest of the week.  She's either seriously crazy about me i.e. crazy, desperately seeking a boyfriend, or has a…

Fiesta

3909 N I H 35
Austin, TX 78722

Liz W. writes: Hit: Veggies, International foods, bulk crema/mole, outdoor vendors

Miss: Non-international dry goods, non-mexican dairy

Hit or miss: seafood, beer

Drawbacks: lines, noise

Veggies are super cheap and pretty decent, although I wouldn't go there looking…

Aster's Ethiopian

2804 N I-35
Austin, TX 78722

Jill W. writes: I'm glad I don't live in Ethiopia. But when I tried Aster's today, I found it to have excellent service.  My waitress was friendly, polite, and attentive, and she had our food out in a matter of minutes (which makes it pretty convenient for lunch…

Hoover's Cooking
Neighborhood: Cherrywood

2002 Manor Rd # C
Austin, TX 78722

Robert G. writes: Hoover's is where you go for the 'itis.'  Just like grampa's restaurant in the Boondocks, except without the beds.  Big mistake.  They need the beds.
Unfortunately for my arteries I've probably tried way too many things at Hoover's over the…

Amaya's Taco Village

5405 N I H 35
Austin, TX 78723

Stephanie S. writes: This place has real, honest, delicious, home-style Mexican food.

Seriously.  It touched my soul.

So  simple, so freaking delicious.  Its like my grandma made everything.

  (sob)

Clementine Coffee Bar
Neighborhood: Cherrywood

2200 Manor Rd
Austin, TX 78723

Colby B. writes: A perfectly nice guy behind the counter gets her coffee for her. The redhead settles down at a table with her laptop. The laptop with the propensity to shut off. It gives it a certain charm, if not utility. Surprise! It's a Dell.

Meanwhile, I'm…

Rockin' Ride

4413 Nixon Ln
Austin, TX 78725

Dawn B. writes: so my best guy in the world rented the rockin' ride for my birthday sunday night.  i had the best time for being one that doesn't sing karaoke.  i loved the layout of the bus.  great places to set your drinks....nice, big silver sinks to set up your…

Reed's Jazz & Supper Club

9901 N Capitol of Texas Hwy
Austin, TX 78729

David G. writes: We chose this place (off of Yelp!) for our anniversary dinner.
We drove all the way up here. The place looked dead. The menu showcase thing had been pried open, its contents removed. Walked up to the door. There's a sign taped to the inside of the…

Austin Farmers Market
Neighborhood: Downtown

4th & Guadalupe
Austin, TX 78701

Jaye J. writes: One of my New Year's Resolutions is to try and make 50% of my diet locally grown/produced, local being defined as 100 miles around Austin. The Austin Farmer's Market makes this a no brainer.

I love getting up early on Saturday mornings and heading up…

Mercury Design Studio
Neighborhood: Downtown

209 West 2nd Street
Austin, TX 78701

Michelle C. writes: I freaking LOVE this place. It may well be the most beautifully merchandised store I have ever experienced.  Every time I walk in there, I find myself oohing and aahing over everything.  I literally caught myself moaning aloud once whilst petting…

Motive 807
Neighborhood: Downtown

710 Brazos St
Austin, TX 78701

Ulf K. writes: Motive 807 is a great specialty sneaker store.  They carry a lot of hard-to-find shoes by Nike, Adidas, Puma, Vans, New Balance, etc.  Pairs typically range from the $60s into the $200s.  The vast majority of the sneaker fashions featured hark back…

The Clay Pit
Neighborhood: Downtown

1601 Guadalupe St
Austin, TX 78701

Kimberly K. writes: Last night we were seated in the "romantic" zone under the building and learned about the tunnel that led to the BROTHEL across the street. This building was a general store and, to avoid arrest, fine gentleman who were "in the know" would shuffle…

Frank & Angie's
Neighborhood: Downtown

508 West Ave
Austin, TX 78701

Jonathan W. writes: Had their special pepperoni pizza here for lunch a few weeks back, and it was pretty tasty.  It was a light lunch for me, but not a bad sized pizza.  The place was nice enough, I guess - a pretty casual atmosphere if I remember correctly.

I wasn't…

The Tea Embassy
Neighborhood: Downtown

900 Rio Grande Street
Austin, TX 78701

Jenny H. writes: This review is going to confuse you all, because although I gave the place four stars I intend to say some negative things. This is because I've been going to Tea Embassy multiple times a month for a year and a half and, although I'm still a devotee,…

Mars Restaurant & Bar
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

1400 S Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78701

Kimberly K. writes: As the last century was winding down and everyone was FREAKING OUT about Y2K and the end of the world, I was arduously searching for a home to buy in Austin.  It had to be under 200 K, have SOME architecturally redeeming quality, great light, at…

Austin Museum of Art: AMOA-Downtown
Neighborhood: Downtown

823 Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78701

Clarisa R. writes: I wish this place were a lot bigger. I came here recenlty to see the Radical New York exhibit, featuring painting, photos, videos and even fashion from young artists and musicians, such as Basquiat and Branca, living in the Lower East Side in the…

Thundercloud Subs
Neighborhood: Great Hills

The Arboretum
10000 Research Ave #317
Austin, TX 78759

Grant H. writes: I love going to Thundercloud and ordering whatever the daily special is. I have them put everything on it. A wonderful choice for lunch.

Try the "Office Favorite", a delightful mix of egg salad and bacon.

Hangtown Restaurant West Lake
Neighborhood: Downtown

701 N Capital of Texas Hwy
Austin, TX 78701

Michelle C. writes: Oh how I love Hang Town!

I was so depressed when the central location on 29th Street closed.  I used to eat there ALL the time.  Now that the only location open is in Westlake, I don't make it here very often.

Their salads are terrific.  All their…

Capital Metro
Neighborhood: Downtown

106 E 8th St
Austin, TX 78701

Tobi D. writes: Today was my first day to ride Cap Metro.  Ever.  I had brunch at Taverna and was late getting to a book signing up at the Texas Book Festival.  It was 2:35 and I needed to be up there by 3.  I was already hot from walking two blocks from Taverna to…

KUT Radio 90.5 FM
Neighborhood: Downtown

Dean Keeton & Guadal
Austin, TX 78701

sascha b. writes: Back in the cretaceous era, when I was living in Austin and trying to learn me some edumacation, KUT was my lifeline to sanity. Not for the NPR stuff, really--I got plenty of that back home in SF. I could manage.

No, it was the music, the local shows,…

Thai Passion
Neighborhood: Downtown

620 Congress Ave
Ste 105
Austin, TX 78701

J M. writes: Over the years I've tried many different Thai places, and in that time I've come to the conclusion that the people of Thailand must be really busy.  So busy, in fact, that they can't even be bothered to create actual names for their food.  Instead,…