Fitness In Motion
Neighborhood: Northwest Austin

10900 Research Blvd Ste 220B
Austin, TX 78759

Susie G. writes: My mom and I wandered in here looking for a treadmill and found an awesome selection. Everything from a bowflex ( they advertise it "as seen on TV" to weights of all sizes, and every fitness machine you could ever imagine momentarily using.  They…

Whole Foods Market

9607 Research Blvd Ste 300
Austin, TX 78759

Don P. writes: One year I asked for a football for Christmas.  My friend David had a nice leather official college football.

We weren't the richest knives in the drawer so I go a nerf football.  That was still pretty cool, but once you've played with the best…

Great Health Nutrition
Neighborhood: Great Hills

4815 W Braker Lane
Suite 530
Austin, TX 78759

Susie G. writes: Low Carb Dream Store!

Muffins, sugar free syrups in all flavors, sweeteners, sugar free sweets, hot cereal, atkins zone bars, crazy amounts of vitamins. Who knew they even made this stuff! They even have low carb chocolate! I kind of went crazy. Who…

Mesa Mart

8143 Mesa Drive
Austin, TX 78759

Sasha C. writes: Ahh the local independent overpriced convenience store . . .
Here is a local store where the guy behind the counter recognizes your face, your car and your drinking habits.  I have spent some evenings talking with the guys there about other…

High Oaks Apartments
Neighborhood: Great Hills

11028 Jollyville Rd
Austin, TX 78759

Cody R. writes: Living at High Oaks was enjoyable... but the last few months we were there they really started to let the place go. The tenant's went from "young professional" to "trashy". We had to break our lease early and the fees were REALLY expensive... so if…

Dr. Robert Thoreson, D.O.

11410 Jolleyville Rd.
Austin, TX 78759

Topaz S. writes: When I lived in Austin while attending grad school, I sought Dr. Thoreson's advice as a second medical opinion when a first opinion involved a surgery that sounded risky and unpleasant to me.  He discovered that I was deficient in an essential B…

Instep the Birkenstock Store

9901 N Capital of Texas Hwy
Austin, TX 78759

Suzanne P. writes: I LOVE this shoe store! Besides being locally owned, they carry a great range of comfortable shoes. They have Birkenstock, Mephisto, Dansko, and Earth shoes to name a few. Every time I am looking for some cute shoes I can wear anywhere and…

Triumphant Love Lutheran-Elca
Neighborhood: Great Hills

9508 Great Hills Trl
Austin, TX 78759

Cody R. writes: Is it sacrilegious to review a church? Maybe..... but I'll do it anyway. So its Easter Sunday, and I felt the need to go to church (like most people on Easter). I was raised Lutheran, but I'm far from calling myself a "Lutheran", I just want to go to…

Staybridge Suites

10201 Stonelake Blvd
Austin, TX 78759

Jimmy L. writes: The best deal you can get anywhere you travel is a Staybridge. I've been to this one a few times, and though it's not the closest to downtown, it's close to the hub of North Austin, including a movie theater, grocery/retail shopping, and a few…

Ms B's

8105 Mesa Dr
Austin, TX 78759

Sherri C. writes: Good food but overpriced and too fancy a restaurant for a strip mall. I have a feeling the east side location is better and would go there before I would return to the Mesa one. NW Austin is yuppie hell (I can say that cuz I used to live there) and I…

Rewards
Neighborhood: Great Hills

9722 Great Hills Trl Ste 300
Austin, TX 78759

Steve C. writes: This is a terrific place that is not like anyplace else in Austin.  You want Western belt buckles?  bolos?  amazing western jewelry?  terrific service after the sale?  This is your place.

Super China
Neighborhood: Northwest Austin

11657 Research Blvd
Austin, TX 78759

Jason A. writes: I can understand why you wouldn't go to this restaurant.  Let's play a little game called "Choose your location".  Tell me, if you were running a restaurant, what other establishments might you want adjacent to your building:

1.  A high school.
2.  A…

Arbor Animal Clinic
Neighborhood: Great Hills

5114 Balcones Woods Dr
Ste 312
Austin, TX 78759

emily c. writes: We love Arbor Animal Clinic!  We were referred to Arbor by our neighbor and her miniature schnauzer Sadie and we have been just thrilled with their care for our little guy from day one.  The staff is very friendly and Dr. Faught never hesitates in…

Salon 505 the Day Spa
Neighborhood: Great Hills

10000 Research Blvd
Ste 141
Austin, TX 78759

Michelle C. writes: All I have ever experienced here is a facial, but Holy Gods, their facial is worth writing home about.  It was the first facial I'd ever had, so I was a bit apprehensive; the idea of somebody poking and prodding at my face sounded a little scary.…

Giada Rocco

9901 N Capital of Texas Hwy
Austin, TX 78759

Melissa S. writes: Giada Rocco is one of my favorite places to shop.  It's basically the North Austin version of the Downtown Austin Giada, Inc.  Since I don't usually go shopping for uber-fancy dresses or wedding gowns, I personally prefer Giada Rocco because they…

Central Texas Pain Institute
Neighborhood: Milwood

4100 Duval Rd Ste 3-100
Austin, TX 78759

Rachel F. writes: If you've got any sort of chronic pain problem (other than the person who plays their music too loud with the bass too high who lives on the floor above you), these guys can fix it.  Dr. Vivek Mahendru is the head doctor at the Central Texas Pain…

Capezio Dance Theater Shop
Neighborhood: Great Hills

5114 Balcones Woods Dr
Ste 304
Austin, TX 78759

Susie G. writes: These people make me happy. After a disastrous experience with Moving Easy on my search for salsa shoes, I ended up at Capezio.. They found me the perfect shoes, were overly friendly and made the experience an easy one. ( I'm a picky picky shoe…

Manny Hattan's New York Delicatessen

9503 Research Blvd
Austin, TX 78759

Jenn C. writes: This place gets 5 stars alone because they have REAL bagels here, just like you get in NYC.  Well they actually fly them in frozen from a deli in NYC, so I suppose that explains it.  Soft and chewy on the inside with just the right amount of crisp on…

Truluck's Seafood Steak And Crab House

10225 Research Blvd
Suite 4000
Austin, TX 78759

Manny A. writes: You're driving a Hummer, have a closet full of Brioni, and Kiton suits.
Your shoes are Berluti, Lobb, and Dingman.
Your shirts are all tailor made and of the finest cloth.
And only silk or pure satin sheets adorn your bed.
Your personal shopper knows to…

Clarksville Pottery & Galleries
Neighborhood: Great Hills

9828 Great Hills Trl Ste 110
Austin, TX 78759

Susie G. writes: What a seriously beautiful place.
First of all...uniquely austin..they give you cookies and water while you browse around their beautifuly decorated bright store. It didnt really feel like shopping, more like an outing.

Things I thought were cool.
1.…

24 Hour Fitness
Neighborhood: Great Hills

10616 Research Blvd
Austin, TX 78759

Colby B. writes: OK, as it is my role on talk threads, a few points of information:

1. She doesn't go by "Pain Train." I just named her that. From one of the old Terry Tate: Office Linebacker videos.

2. Finally, after 5 months of going here I found the TV with the 700…

Fujiyama Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar
Neighborhood: Great Hills

4815 W. Braker Ln., #580
Austin, TX 78759

lindsey r. writes: Listen...apparently I have really bad taste in sushi.  Because I went there for happy hour and really enjoyed myself.  What's with all these haters?

First off, let's talk prices. Half off beer and hot sake. 99 CENTS for select appetizers. And $2.99…

Austin's Pizza
Neighborhood: Great Hills

10900 Research Blvd
Austin, TX 78759

Cody R. writes: This is my favorite quick pizza in town.....

Sign up for their newsletter... .they send out really awesome coupons. Buy 1 get 1 for a dollar, discounts on specialty pizzas, etc.

Madcakes

3808 Spicewood Springs Rd
Austin, TX 78759

carolyn v. writes: The Good:
 :: their cakes. double chocolate chip. carrot. german chocolate. white. all their cakes are perfectly moist. i can't talk anymore about their cakes because i am slobbering over my laptop.
 :: their cookies. their cute pattern cookies…

Borders Books Music & Cafe
Neighborhood: Great Hills

10225 Research Blvd Ste 1000
Austin, TX 78759

Manny A. writes: It's big - it's not hip - it's not the typical Austin scene - but it is a good place to find what I need most trips - ok boring tech books are not my cup of tea, but I gotta make a living, and Borders has what I need in order to keep up with the…

Fall Creek Vineyards

1820 Country Rd 222
Tow, TX 78672

David R. writes: This is my 2nd visit to this Vineyard, this time was much better because I  got there early this time so that we could walk around a bit and take in all the beautiful Central Texas scenery that this Vineyard is located on. We did the wine tasting and…

Texas National Guard
Neighborhood: Tarryton/Exposition Blvd.

2200 West 35th St
Austin, TX 78763

Manny A. writes: These guys and gals have provided years of unparalleled service 24/7/365.
Yes they work holidays and weekends and don't get tips.
Wish the boss would do something about the uniforms though,
they clash with everything, and make the ladies butts look…

Lone Star Bar
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

18655 FM 1431
Austin, TX 78764

Catherine D. writes: This bar is like a country bar from 60 years ago. I wish i had taken a photo to upload because you kinda have to see it to believe it. Rustic decor, picnic tables out back with smokers. Perfect for a cold beer on a Saturday, lots of friendly…

Asylum Street Spankers
Neighborhood: Downtown

PO Box 4559
Austin, TX 78765

Andi T. writes: I saw these guys in San Francisco, and they were a blast.  I really wish I'd seen them outdoors in Austin with a margarita in hand.  But it says a lot for them that they could make even a foggy SF night warm and fun.

Greyhound Pets of America-Central Texas
Neighborhood: Downtown

PO Box 10069
Austin, TX 78766

Jen L. writes: I love these people. My greyhounds love them, too, since they found their way to their forever home through them.

These folks are fantastic to work with if you are thinking about adopting a greyhound. Not only are they totally devoted to the dogs,…

Lone Star Catahoula Rescue
Neighborhood: Downtown

P.O. Box 1438
Austin, TX 78767

Alexandra L. writes: While they are not a pet shelter themselves, they are a non-profit organization who rescues Catahoulas from various shelters in Texas and finds either foster or permanent homes for these special dogs.

Being a fairly recent Catahoula owner (since April…

Pure Austin - Quarry Lake

4210 W Braker Ln
Austin, TX 78780

Jennifer M. writes: I hate that this place exists because I heart it.  Why do you hate that it exists then, you say?  I already have two gym memberships.  I live south.  This place is north.  I could go on and on.

Why do they entice me with their natural quarry for…

Bliss Clog Dissolving Cleansing Milk
Neighborhood: Great Hills

9722 Great Hills Trail
Austin, TX 78798

kiki l. writes: Don't know if this is acceptable here on Yelp but I feel like we need a product review section and I don't want to do it in Talk. So here goes..this is something I can't do without.
It works so well! I have dry skin that gets a little oily in the…

Catherine D.

Austin, TX 78798

Tyler W. writes: Catherine D. is the absolute tops!  Caring, Consultative, and she definitely  is allowed her coffee, she's a closer.

Glenngary Leads? She wouldn't need em!
She's Grrrrreeeeeaaaat.

Babycakes

Austin, TX 78798

drc w. writes: i happened to be out of town for my birthday, but i knew that the world's greatest ex-bf was sending something to my hotel. i figured that it was either flowers or cupcakes and my money (and hopes and dreams) was on cupcakes. as it would turn out, i…

Devil's Cove

Lake Travis
Austin, TX 78798

David M. writes: This place is a hot spot on Lake Travis.  It tends to be a popular place to tie boats together and throw loud friendly parties.  Being here on memorial day is an experience like none other.  Sometimes there are even barges that sell things like BBQ,…

Aunt Ruby's Sweet Jazz Babies

Austin, TX 78798

Santa V. writes: Aunt Ruby's Sweet Jazz Babies is an amazing collection of Austin's musical talent!
Each performance by the Jazz Babies that I've attended has been nothing but fun and musically pleasing.
Whenever possible, I will take in a Jazz Babies show.

St. Edwards Park
Neighborhood: Great Hills

Spicewood Springs Rd
west of Capital of Texas Hwy
Austin, TX 78798

Tara M. writes: This is by far my favorite hiking trail - not too many people know about it so it is never crowded even on a weekend. The Hill Trail is more challenging and provides greater views than the Creek Trail - you can enter Bull Creek Nature Preserve  from…

Town Lake Animal Shelter

1156 W Cesar Chavez
Austin, TX 78798

Eileen S. writes: When you are missing a pet, visit this place first!  Their staff, mainly volunteers, have the art of grief counseling down.  They walk you step-by-step through every part of finding your pet....even when you are sobbing mess.  

Use the shelter website…