Amsterdam Cafe
Neighborhood: Downtown

121 W 8th St
Austin, TX 78701

Erin L. writes: I've been watching this place for the past couple of months wondering when it would finally open so I could figure out what it was.  It did open about a week ago, and I finally got a peek inside.
 It's a HUGE space located next to Karma night club on…

Courtyard by Marriott
Neighborhood: Downtown

300 E 4th St
Austin, TX 78701

drc w. writes: this is the *ideal* place to stay for sxsw; it's a mere two blocks from the convention center and was walking distance to almost every show in austin -- save the vice parties that go on out at longbrach inn, the town lake stage, etc. we even had one…

Little Caesar's Pizza

110 N I H 35
Austin, TX 78701

Alex L. writes: HEY PEOPLE THAT DON'T HAVE MONEY AND LIKE PIZZA.

go here and pick up a cheese or pepperoni pizza for 5 bucks....ready when you are! it's ready...and hot...it's called hot and ready.

Crazy bread is 2 bucks with sauce. Do it! We do it! Everyone does it!…

Thistle Cafe
Neighborhood: Downtown

300 W. 6th St
Suite 103
Austin, TX 78701

Kevin N. writes: Bear in mind that I'm here for a sort of one day conference, and our meal, while provided by Thistle Cafe, may differ slightly from their usual fare.  So there's that right off the top.  Nevertheless, the experience was pleasant, the food was from…

Wolf Camera
Neighborhood: Downtown

607 Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78701

Susie G. writes: So much stuff here!

You can turn digital photos into printed ones, buy 4X6 color home printers, tons of picture frames, buy very nice cameras for yourself and even turn photos into huge painted canvases. Hey, Hey!

Not much more to say. Neat place to…

Ancho's Restaurant
Neighborhood: Downtown

701 Brazos St
Austin, TX 78701

Jaime M. writes: I've never sat down and ordered a meal here, but their lunch buffet can't be beat for those of us who work in the area (Austin Suites offices are in the same building as the Omni). It's a pay-by-the-pound deal, and I've made decadent (if smallish)…

Pizza Hut
Neighborhood: Downtown

1811 Guadalupe Street
Austin, TX 78701

Erin L. writes: It seemed like such a good idea at the time. Well, it seemed like a good idea after a friend and I had had some wine. Pizza Hut. Beer from 7-11. Flashback to college. I should have known better. I should have continued to fight for Bestwurst. But…

Velveeta Room
Neighborhood: Downtown

521 E 6th St
Austin, TX 78701

Jaime M. writes: I'll admit it's been a while, and I was underage at the time, but the Velveeta Room struck me as little more than plain-old cheesy.
We went on a night of semi-scheduled performers and semi-open mic, if I recall. I was totally enamored of my…

Capitol Brasserie
Neighborhood: Downtown

310 Colorado St
Austin, TX 78701

Larry M. writes: My friends don't dig this restaurant, but when your heart is a little piece of coal, I guess that's what happens.

It's located in the thick of our tiny but pumpin' warehouse district, the burger is great for late night knoshing (or for sharing), and…

Fuel
Neighborhood: Downtown

607 Trinity St
Austin, TX 78701

Jackie A. writes: Oooh lordy... Fuel is HOT! This little place is fun, with good drink specials and a lot of dirty... For me, it's a purely a silly place to get some cheap drinks in and dance to hip hop... Not a place I would go to hang out, but only to dance really.…

Blind Pig Pub
Neighborhood: Downtown

317 E 6th St
Austin, TX 78701

darran k. writes: Upstairs owns - multiple types of music in separated areas and whenever I go here there are always people having a hell of a time. I LOVE IT!

St. David's Episcopal Church
Neighborhood: Downtown

304 E 7th St
Austin, TX 78701

Larry M. writes: I really wanted this to be my main church given the outdoor architecture, its location downtown, its reputation of outreach is incredibly extensive, but didn't get the bug.

Architecture is really important to places of worship and the interior of the…

Shakespeare's Pub
Neighborhood: Downtown

314 E 6th St
Austin, TX 78701

Whitney F. writes: One word, my friends: taseroke.

That's right, Tuesday night is karaoke at Shakespeare's but in addition to your usual drunken Pat Benetar renditions, anyone willing to sign a waiver can go head to head against another singer.  Applause decides the…

Texas Chili Parlor
Neighborhood: Downtown

1409 Lavaca St
Austin, TX 78701

Christine A. writes: Yesterday I met a friend for lunch at the Chili Parlor. I grabbed a menu as I was sitting down and (I'm pretty sure my butt had not hit the chair seat yet) the guy was there asking "Drink?" One word. Drink. It was a short conversation since we wanted…

FedEx Kinko's
Neighborhood: Downtown

327 Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78701

Edie H. writes: Definitely has the nicest and most helpful staff (better than the Post Office).

Helped me ship several packages, and gave advice on cheapest way to ship, and how to combine shipments.  FedEx will ship skis in ski bags (bubble wrap them, then put them…

Japanese Specialist
Neighborhood: Downtown

350 Old W Dr
Austin, TX 78701

Edie H. writes: This place is actually called JC Automotive Specialist, and is in Round Rock.  http://www.jcautospec....

When my Miata developed unsightly open roof gashes, I patched with duct tape, until this became unsustainable.

JC Auto ordered me a new roof (one…

Buffalo Wild Wings
Neighborhood: Downtown

218 E 6th St
Austin, TX 78701

saul p. writes: Along w/ Pluckers, some of my favorite wings in Austin. The name of this review isn't correct though. It used to be BW3, but now it's called Daddy's, for at least a year now and probably longer than that. Still the wings are really big and the hot…

Iron Cactus
Neighborhood: Downtown

606 Trinity St
Austin, TX 78701

Ashlee W. writes: Sunday Brunch? Meh. It was exactly what I expected out of a cheap ($13.95) brunch buffet. The food was crappy for the most part. There were a few little gems, like the chicken soup. The set up was gross and there was spilled stuff all over the…

Paila Peruvian Cuisine
Neighborhood: East Austin

5100 E 7th St
Austin, TX 78702

Edwyn E. writes: On Sunday's they have a Crillo (creole) Buffet from 1-4pm. I am not an expert of Peruvian cuisine but from what i've read it is influenced by many cultures from the Americas, Europe, and Asia. They had a couple of chicken, a beef, and a couple of…

Emily's Catering
Neighborhood: East Austin

4701 Red Bluff Rd
Austin, TX 78702

Sarah B. writes: I found Emily's Catering through Yelp, and Michelle C. wasn't kidding.
We had a Tex-Mex menu with absolutely fantastic pulled pork tacos and quesadillas with some really delicious salsas and a remarkable cilantro pesto that I'm still dreaming about.…

Vreeland Graphics
Neighborhood: East Austin

2000 E 6th St
Austin, TX 78702

Steve B. writes: [UPDATE: 8/27/07:  Vreeland is closed dammit.  But they have been purchased by another long-time downtown Austin silk screen company and embroidery firm called Action Screen Graphics.  I am in the process of giving them a try on a new shirt order and…

Method Hair
Neighborhood: East Austin

1601 E 5th St., Suite 103
Austin, TX 78702

Lumiere M. writes: Wow. Just wow! My story starts off much the same way as many in terms of why it has been hard to find a stylist who has not left Austin for greener pastures (if such a thing is possible) or why the last one just didn't leave me with that "wow"…

French Legation Museum
Neighborhood: East Austin

802 San Marcos St
Austin, TX 78702

Larry M. writes: Another hot spot for weddings, often forgotten on the near East side, this 2.5 acres of two charming buildings from the 1840s and manicured landscaping is an oasis off of San Marcos just a few blocks from the hard core revitalization district of 11th…

Solid Gold
Neighborhood: East Austin

1601 E 5th St., Ste. 102
Austin, TX 78702

Mary C. writes: The clothes at Solid Gold are somewhat pricey. I could not and would not afford to stuff my closet with the clothes @ Solid Gold. They have really nice, cute, stylish things and I can splurge everyonce in a while to buy a dress or something.
BUT! The…

Ben's Longbranch Barbecue

900 E 11th St
Austin, TX 78702

Simone G. writes: Whenever I'm in town this place is a bar-b-que must have.  Its a bit of a hike from where I usually stay, but the taste of the rubs and sauce they use on their meats is fantastic.  I'm not going to recommend anything because I would have it all...…

Gene's New Orleans Po-Boys
Neighborhood: East Austin

1209 East 11th Street
Austin, TX 78702

Jaye J. writes: The ONLY reason I'm giving them 4 stars is that it took an hour to get our food today. Otherwise, this would be my first 5 star review in Austin.

Put quite simply, call your mama, get her on the plane and slap her when she gets here. This is hands…

Whetstone Audio
Neighborhood: East Austin

2401 East 6th St
Austin, TX 78702

Jackson R. writes: I love vinyl.  Records sound so much better than CD's.  

Now imagine hearing your favorite records on a super hi-fi system that makes them sound even better!  Heaven on earth for me.  You'll hear all sorts of nuances on your albums that you never…

Flatbed Press Inc

2830 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Austin, TX 78702

Kimberly K. writes: "Let me take you upstairs and show you my etchings..."

I am a BIG fan of Flatbed Press.  I happened upon their printmaking shop not long after they opened in 1989 and I found their compassionate and intense outlook on printmaking and life to be a…

Mopac Media
Neighborhood: East Austin

1812 Walnut Ave
Austin, TX 78702

Mark H. writes: Got to second C T.'s ambivalence about sharing Mopac Media with 'civilians' (hehe). It's a great rental house for film gear in a small house on the East Side. Kevin and his crew are friendly, well-versed in the arcane art of low-budget and indie…

Cisco's Restaurant Bakery & Bar
Neighborhood: East Austin

1511 E 6th St
Austin, TX 78702

Leslie L. writes: No one loves breakfast like I love breakfast.  I challenge you to love it more!  *slaps you with a glove*  Very well, then.  A duel with the breakfast authority it is.  

I champion Cisco's bakery, king of migas and biscuits, eastside.  The legend of…

Marfiel's Tailors
Neighborhood: East Austin

2703 E Cesar Chavez St
Austin, TX 78702

Justin B. writes: What's So Funny ('Bout Creases, Cuffs and Understanding)?

I bought a suit
The length was too long
I needed it hemmed
Cheap, like for a song.

I looked on Yelp
Saw Marfiel's
I figured, "Hell
I speak Spanish (sweet Spanish)."

And when I drove out east,
Yeah, to…

Las Cazuelas
Neighborhood: East Austin

1701 E Cesar Chavez
Austin, TX 78702

Justin B. writes: Ah, Las Cazuelas, you are my favorite Mexican restaurant in town.

You make me practice my Spanish because most of your staff doesn't speak English.

Your delicious carne guisada breakfast costs only $5.

You provide shelter for the wayward (read:…

Big Red Sun Nursery & Gifts
Neighborhood: East Austin

1102 E Cesar Chavez St
Austin, TX 78702

Dennis C. writes: Along with Gardens, this is my favorite place for some architecture/design inspiration here in Austin.  Both of these places cater to the wealthy clients and, therefore, are a bit out of my league.  If that's true for you, too, it still shouldn't…

Austin Museum of Art at Laguna Gloria
Neighborhood: Tarryton/Exposition Blvd.

3809 West 35th Street
Austin, TX 78703

Mercy B. writes: I love visiting museums while travelling. After looking on Google - the Laguna Gloria location was one of the few art museums that was open today (Monday).

It's a gorgeous villa that (from what I can tell) is a very popular place for wedding…

NuAge Cafe
Neighborhood: Tarryton/Exposition Blvd.

2425 Exposition Blvd
Austin, TX 78703

tyler A. writes: delicious vegetarian food with huge portions., I had a smoothie, but I cannot recall which one, they all looked good though, and I had the pineapple fried rice, which was perfect, and my gf had the pad thai, which I got to taste as well and that was…

Sims Foundation the

2306 Lake Austin Blvd
Austin, TX 78703

Jackson R. writes: The Sims Foundation provides low cost mental health services for local professional musicians.

Being a musician myself, I know that many of us are prone to drug addiction and serious emotional problems.  Sims provides services to people who would…

Evenlevel
Neighborhood: Downtown

704 N Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78703

Katrina T. writes: Oh how happy I am!!  Have you ever browsed through Autotrader for the car that you want and then find a wide range of prices, feeling like these damn auto dealers are crooks?  I know I have!  So, let me take you on my journey of looking AND finding…