Trudy's
Neighborhood: University of Texas

409 W 30th St
Austin, TX 78705

Colby B. writes: Trudy's. Were I deserving of your love, I would write this review in verse.

Trudy's. Where I told a political candidate in our group who was in a runoff that I hadn't voted for him the first time and I was looking forward to not voting for him again.…

Clown Dog Bikes
Neighborhood: University of Texas

2821 San Jacinto Blvd
Austin, TX 78705

amarah u. writes: Clown Dog Bikes is the only bike store I go to in Austin. Living near campus, it is your best bet if you don't want to get ripped off and if you want your bike repaired in a timely fashion. It usually only takes them anywhere from two hours for a…

Alpha Music Center
Neighborhood: Crestview

1739 West Anderson Ln
Austin, TX 78757

Jackson R. writes: "So, you wanna be a rock n roll star?"  Tom Petty begs that question on his cover of the Byrds classic on his "Pack up the Plantation -- Live!" album.  He then becomes a bummer when he reminds you that it's not just champagne and supermodels, you're…

Wheatsville Food Coop
Neighborhood: University of Texas

3101 Guadalupe St
Austin, TX 78705

Hoa N. writes: Local grass raised eggs, beef, lamb. Line-caught wild fish. All kinds of organic specialty items for all you foodies. Excellent health and beauty selection. Competitive prices to WF and CM.

They do not carry items tested on animals. They donate a…

Salt Lick BBQ

3600 Presidential Blvd
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
Austin, TX 78719

Kristy R. writes: As Sean J. says, it's not comparable to the other location BUT as I was in an airport I was happy to find a very lovable BBQ brisket sandwich.  If I had only saved some room for Amy's ice cream!!

Wildlife Rescue

5401 East Martin Luther King Blvd
Austin, TX 78721

Alexandra L. writes: One morning we were having coffee on our deck while watching the dogs frolic about the backyard.  They seemed extremely curious about something behind our woodpile.  Then I noticed a bird trying to make it up to the chain link fence.  

We brought the…

Taqueria Los Altos

3301 N Interstate 35
Austin, TX 78722

Shani S. writes: This is the best Mexican food I have found so far in Austin.  It's not the foofaroo these Austinites seem to think is necessary nor is it a taco for $8 (another thing I don't get about ATX).
It's a plate full of fresh, awesome home-made Mexican food…

Le Rouge

3405 N IH 35
Austin, TX 78722

Vanessa F. writes: I really love this store. I love the ladies who work the counter who are always sweet, I love every single piece of clothing they sell, I love their opening and welcoming attitude. Their prices are reasonable, and they have a wide selection of…

Path Salon
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

3100 S Congress Ave
Ste C
Austin, TX 78704

Michelle C. writes: My beloved stylist, Rudolph Leon-Guerrero, recently migrated to Path Salon from Avant.  I would follow this man to the ends of the earth, so I was relieved that I didn't have to; Path is conveniently located across from St. Ed's, not at all far from…

Service Menswear
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

110 W Elizabeth St
Austin, TX 78704

Kimberly K. writes: After Sonny Boy graduated a year early from high school, I wanted to get him a nice gift... something that he could wear when he started college.  He is small for 17 and he heard that SM had nice jeans that would fit his frame.  

He had bought a pair…

Ut Nails

3909 N I H 35
Austin, TX 78722

Cati C. writes: UT Nails is the best place I've found for the dreaded (but in my case, much needed) eyebrow wax.  For a mere $8, any one of their techs can artfully and efficiently de-fur your forehead.  I've never had a wait that lasted more than 5 minutes, and…

Longhorn Glass

3311 N I H 35
Austin, TX 78722

Erin C. writes: Through a series of unrelated events involving a rock, an early spring heatwave and baseball-sized hail, I ended up with a crack across my windshield.  I called the places my insurance company recommended and all I can say is they must get a great…

Go Go Gourmet

3505 N IH-35
Austin, TX 78722

Michelle C. writes: This place is a SERIOUS hidden gem.  I first discovered Go Go Gourmet because they were serving food at the Cherrywood Art Festival over the holidays.  I was craving a bite of sweet, so I bought one of their ginger cookies, and it was the BEST GINGER…

Target Stores

5621 N I H 35
Austin, TX 78723

Mr Doctor X. writes: Target: preferred discount retail destination of bobos, yuppies, and those convinced that Wal-Mart is run by rampaging war criminals.  There is irony in this, of course, since, morally speaking, there's not a dime's worth of difference between the…

Animal Clinic of Northwest Hills

3426 Greystone Dr
Austin, TX 78731

Michelle C. writes: I have a 16-year-old dog who has been a patient here for many,  many years.  Over the years, I've had mostly great experiences here, although there have been a few exceptions.  One of the vets I encountered here once was kind of abrupt and had a…

Austin Regional Clinic
Neighborhood: Far West/Northwest Hills

6835 Austin Center Boulevard
Suite 100
Austin, TX 78731

jessica r. writes: This review is for the Urgent Care clinic that is located in the Far West Austin Regional Clinic location. I've been here a few times, this most recent was extremely pleasant even though I was feeling very unpleasant. Hang with me here, I'm writing…

Mangia Chicago Stuffed Pizza
Neighborhood: Far West/Northwest Hills

8012 Mesa Dr
Austin, TX 78731

Christine A. writes: The mister decides to tell our friend Jeff Sayers, Mangia Pizza owner, that I write on yelp. I'm not sure why I have been hesitant to write a review for this fine pizza. Perhaps because I know and like the Sayers and I wanted my review to be fair and…

Santa Fe Optical Company
Neighborhood: Far West/Northwest Hills

38th St & Jefferson
Austin, TX 78731

Lisa A. writes: I just got a complemented again on my glasses...the glasses I bought almost ten years ago...the glasses I wear every day...I guess Santa Fe Optical isn't responsible for the integrity of these glasses but they deserve a lot of credit for selling me a…

Capelli Salon

3709 Kerbey Ln
Austin, TX 78731

Colby B. writes: I've known Kara and Randy for the better part of 8 years.

They're both great folks, but I only know of Kara's hairing abilities.

She's the best. Other than getting drunken haircuts from friends in bars and going bald for cancer patients, I wouldn't…

Snow Pea Chinese Restaurant

3706 Jefferson St
Austin, TX 78731

Sarah M. writes: Finding fantastic Chinese food is difficult in our otherwise abundant and diverse grub-loving city. So finding it and getting it delivered is twice the task. Snow Pea satisfies both needs. The need for good Chinese, and of course, the need to sit on…

MacInerney Charles F

Various locations including Cafe Dance, Mt. Bonnell
Austin, TX 78731

Liz W. writes: Full disclosure:  I knew this guy a little bit before I took any of his yoga classes.  It wasn't until I had heard good things about him both from Sasha C and other people who didn't know him outside of the yoga context that I considered taking a…

Hippie Hollow Park

7000 Comanche Trail
Austin, TX 78732

Don R. writes: Happy Naked People!   I've lived in Austin almost 20 years now, and I've been to Hippie Hollow maybe a dozen times.

As of 9/7/07 it is $10 to park.  No glass and no dogs I think. Just head straight west on 2222/Balcones/Koenig and follow the signs.…

Zuzu Handmade Mexican Food
Neighborhood: Far West/Northwest Hills

5770 N Mo Pac Expy Ste 500
Austin, TX 78731

jessica s. writes: Zuzu's is a true test to my self control and will power.  I fail the test just about every time.  I am weak.  I am a mere mortal.  How do I not want to eat the entire fajita steak chimichanga which is really a deep fried burrito, (you just feel…

Thai Spice

1310 S F M 360
Austin, TX 78733

Clark H. writes: Pssst. C'mere buddy. Wanna' know a secret? psspsspspss.

Yeah, that's right. There is freaking good Thai food in Lakeway. But don't tell anyone. OK?

The owner is a laid back Thai homey as equally skilled at conversing with customers as he is at creating…

Pao's Mandarin House

2300 Lohmans Spur
Ste 134
Lakeway, TX 78734

Michelle C. writes: I can't believe nobody has reviewed this place!  It is, hands-down, the best Chinese food in Austin.  Well, it's technically in Lakeway, so I guess it's the best Chinese food in the greater Austin area.  It's a hike, so I don't get out there very…

Just For Fun Watercraft Rental

Emerald Point Marina
5973 Hiline Road
Austin, TX 78734

Kevin N. writes: Spent most of Saturday out on Lake Travis on "Club Fred," the Just for Fun Party Barge.  Given that the day in question began with an 80% chance of rain, my party's actual experience on the water was terrific, thanks mostly to our driver (the big…

Happy Mailman Dog Daycare

8850 Hwy 290 W
Austin, TX 78736

chappy s. writes: nothing but good words to say about this place... they are friendly and the facilities are top notch.. its a relaxed atmosphere that allows you to feel at ease about where your dog will be staying.

Callahan's General Store

501 US Highway 183 S
Austin, TX 78741

Hoa N. writes: I've bought: boys jeans, cast iron pans and canning supplies, cowboy boots, a broom, wildflower seeds, bandannas, a booklet on making herbal vinegars, a children's book called "The Gingerbread Cowboy", granite-ware plates and bales of hay.

Yup, a…

Olmecas Mexican Restaurant
Neighborhood: Oltorf/East Riverside

2121 E Oltorf St
Austin, TX 78741

chappy s. writes: I ordered the Milanesa Olmecas.. its basically a mexican veal parmisan.. thin-cut, breaded & fried steak, topped with monterrey jack and a red sauce.. it was very tasty, the fresh guacamole that comes on the plate made it even better. this has got to…

Al Pastor Restaurant and Taco Stand
Neighborhood: Oltorf/East Riverside

1911 E Riverside
Austin, TX 78741

Chris C. writes: Unique experience for some damn good al pastor tacos.  Located in front of a bizarre shopping center with a bunch of Mexi-clubs, I have to say it was a little scary seeing a stray cat crawl into the area they were making my food and jump on the…

Austin Telco Federal Credit Union

2400 Taos Blvd
Austin, TX 78745

Tara H. writes: I tried Bank of America. I did, honestly! The fees, the unwillingness to help you out in an emergency, the rude tellers...oi!

There were a couple of guys at work who had Austin Telco and raved about it. I started banking there and raved about it.…

HAO HAO Vietnamese & Chinese Restaurant

1901 W William Cannon Dr # 115
Austin, TX 78745

Allison P. writes: So I've been here a few times for lunch now, and it seems to be a pretty popular choice for my co-workers. I usually order off the Vietnamese menu instead of the Chinese one. My staple is the beef vermicelli bowl. But I have also been known to order…

Capital V-Connection, Inc.

4201 S Congress Ave
Ste 314
Austin, TX 78745

jessica r. writes: Thank you yelpers and thank you to my co-workers for the recommendation of where to take my ailing volvo. Most importantly thank you Robert and Chris for fixing my beloved 15 year old 240 wagon.

Like k m, my volvo started randomly dying or just…

Regal Cinemas Westgate 11

4477 S Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78745

Don P. writes: No better way to bring in the new year than by watching a sequel with an ex while sippin' some coke zero and munchin' overly salty corn.

Then being the first review of 2008.

Class baby.  Class.

Municipal Court - South Service Center

5700 Manchaca Rd
Austin, TX 78745

Grayson C. writes: Who would ever guess that a municipal court could get a 5 star review?!  

The South Austin Service Center is great; super fast service, I'm usually in and out in under 5 minutes (I've gotten a lot of speeding tickets lately).  Lots of parking and the…

People's Pharmacy
Neighborhood: Westlake Hills

4201 Westbank Dr
Austin, TX 78746

Dave C. writes: I keep rediscovering this place and I did it again today.  I have been going in there for the supplements and agree wholeheartedly that the staff there is really, really helpful.

Today, I got a wrap and was blown away by how good they were.  Not only…

360 Uno Expresso Vino

Davenport Village Shopping Center
3801 Capitol of Texas Highway N, #G-100
Austin, TX 78746

Jill W. writes: Best.  Coffee.  Ever.  If they would take my Starbucks giftcards, I would go here every day.  

Located in Davenport Village, 360 Uno is a coffee shop adjoining a pizza place.  I've only been on the coffee side, which, by the way, has excellent…

Jim G. Tyree, DDS

901 S Mo PAC Expy
Bldg 2, Ste 395
Austin, TX 78746

Steven N. writes: Dr. Tyree has been my dentist for about 7 years or so. I first visited on the recommended of a friend and I was not disappointed.  Dr. Tyree and his staff are very friendly and proficient.

I've visited for regular cleanings and a few fillings and I…