Village Inn

11630 Ranch Road 620 N
Austin, TX 78750

John P. writes: Village Inn has a pretty typical menu, on par with IHOP or a Denny's.  Much like those places the food isn't great but it does come realitively fast and fills your grease quotitant for a week.  The defining feature at Village Inn seems to be their…

Bellagio Italian Bistro

6507 Jester Blvd Ste 105
Austin, TX 78750

Michael O. writes: I had the luxury of eating at Bellagio just last night - and had a wonderful time.  The staff that works there are all about service and making you feel welcome, the food is all about making you feel decadent and stuffed, and the bill was all about…

Walgreens

4501 Guadalupe Street
Austin, TX 78751

Ralph M. writes: You know what?

Being a 24 hour store is a sacred trust.

It means that you must have the things that reasonable people need access to desperately at any hour of any day. You know, cold medicine, condoms, toilet paper, pornography.

A 24 hour drug store is…

KFC

5607 N Lamar Boulevard
Austin, TX 78751

Carrie C. writes: You know what sucks?  I came in here about to pass the honk out after selling two boxes of books to Half Price and only getting $9.00.  I asked for the chicken plank kid's meal on the LJS side (they have a Long John Silver's in there) and the heaven…

Flipnotics at the Triangle

4600 Guadalupe
Austin, TX 78751

Michelle C. writes: I'm secretly kind of glad that this location is getting mixed reviews.  Because I'm hoping that will allow me to keep it ALL TO MYSELF.

It's relatively quiet.  The music is good, but not blaring.  The atmosphere isn't as cozy as Flipnotics v.1.0, but…

New World Deli
Neighborhood: Hyde Park

4101 Guadalupe St
Ste 100
Austin, TX 78751

Don P. writes: I would give six stars if I could.

From the website:  "New World Deli came into existence because owners Greg and Sarah Bontempo wanted to create a restaurant where their young children could come to work with them and they would not have to rely on…

El Paraiso

5656 N I H 35
Austin, TX 78751

Nick M. writes: A review haiku for you:

the best breakfast tacos
too bad I found a roach once
clean and I'll return

Midas Auto Service Experts

4001 Guadalupe St
Austin, TX 78751

turtle s. writes: Needed new shocks for my car. The price was fair and the work was done fast. The total cost was under the original bid. Thats a first!

Greyhound Bus Lines

916 E Koenig Ln
Austin, TX 78751

Susie G. writes: I took the greyhound one way to Houston and it was not too bad. I had a convo with a random army man about his love life, had a seat to myself, avoided the smelly folks and the people playing loud music and the nasty bathroom in the back ( so maybe…

Campbell-Neumann
Neighborhood: Hyde Park

4203 Guadalupe St
Austin, TX 78751

Michelle C. writes: Campbell-Neumann is a company that buys local estates and then has a huge sale in their space on Guadalupe roughly once a month.  It is always swarmed and there is always a TON of interesting stuff to check out.

My only beef with them is that I'm a…

Travis County Tax Office

5501 Airport Boulevard
Austin, TX 78751

Christine A. writes: I'm behind several people in line to vote in the recent city council election and I hear a loud voice in front of me, "Here comes our shortest voter!" An older woman with gray hair holding a wad of "I voted" stickers in her hand is peering at someone…

Austin Community College

5930 Middle Fiskville Rd
Austin, TX 78752

Larry M. writes: This depressing building bordering the Highland Mall has a couple things going for it.

Location is good, lots of parking.

Classes are hit or miss, and the staff that works the admissions and administration office don't have a lot of love to show.

It's…

Victoria's Secret

1302 Highland Mall
Austin, TX 78752

Natalia G. writes: This store is a decent one to come to if you have the luxury of being able to shop during daytime weekdays.  However, do not attempt to come to this store during the weekends.  It is a madhouse!  And whatever you do, NEVER, I said NEVER, try and step…

Office Depot

816 Tirado Street
Austin, TX 78752

Steven N. writes: Office Depot, Max, Whatever.... These places are all pretty much the same. Kinda like "Bed Bath and Things", but with Office supplies and crap. You usually can't find what you want or need. For example, I wanted to get some 6x9 kraft paper envelopes…

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar

7522 N I H 35
Austin, TX 78752

Joe C. writes: Well, it has finally happened.
After centuries of failed governments, plagues , and a worldly poor disposition on oral hygiene - a restaurant has finally stepped up and provided food items that will let us forget about our miserable existence even…

Jenissa Beauty Academy

6406 N I H 35 Ste 2760
Austin, TX 78752

Autumn C. writes: I give this place 5 stars, because I know what the students deal w/here. I was a student there myself and it is quite a boot camp of a beauty school. I now am thankful for that! This school offers so many different services to clients. Microderm,…

Sexy Scissors Men's Haircuts

7702 N Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78752

steven c. writes: Okay, i've never been to this place. My friend, Heather, used to live around the corner from this place. It's a haircut spot that caters to men, in that you can drink a beer and have your hair cut by an attractive woman wearing a bikini. That's…

Helzberg Diamonds

Highland Mall
Austin, TX 78752

Cody R. writes: With my anniversary nearing I knew it was time to walk into another Jewelry Store. The last time I had been in one was when I bought my wife an engagement ring. I thought picking out an engagement ring would be exciting, but it made me completely…

Sugar's Uptown Cabaret

404 E Highland Mall Blvd
Austin, TX 78752

willis d. writes: Its probably the best joint in Austin; But its still a titty bar and you are gonna get hustled for money so stay away if you are inexperienced or can't handle your money. Nice staff, cool girls and food is great.

China Palace Restaurant

6605 Airport Blvd
Austin, TX 78752

Cliff B. writes: Wow! Just follow the Yellow Brick Road. No kidding the shopping center this is located in is called that.  I didn't think it possible. Fresh Chinese food. REAL Pot Stickers like Mama san used to make. Home made. Not Frozen Fried. Great Crab Puff's…

La Michoacana

6908 Cameron Rd
Austin, TX 78752

Lee F. writes: This place is awesome.  Where else can you get an authenic mexican taco, a new cell phone, an NFL jersey. and an agua fresca?

The grocery store stocks all kinds of spices, herbs, and products that you would find in a traditional Mexican "tiendita".…

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen

6319 N I H 35
Austin, TX 78752

Hong K. writes: Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen is a huge family restaurant that specializes in Cajun style seafood. Get the crawfish when they are in season - they are searingly spicy and tasty. You will be sucking on your fingers for hours after dinner.

I got the…

Dillard's

5901 Airport Boulevard
Austin, TX 78752

d m. writes: so my mom and her sisters, my aunts, used to shop for bras (and other things) while i, a restless kid of oh, let's say 5 yrs. impatiently waited around in a department store called *joske's.

scars? yes. scars a plenty.

nevermind the fraudian freudian…

Whataburger Restaurants
Neighborhood: Brentwood

6205 N Lamar Boulevard
Austin, TX 78752

Molly T. writes: Have you been drinking?  Is every other restaurant within walking distance closed?  Do you irrationally believe that you will literally die if you don't get some grease in your system immediately?  Be soothed: Whataburger's lobby is open 24/7, they…

The Body Shop

6001 Airport Blvd.
Highland Mall
Austin, TX 78752

Quani C. writes: When someone pointed out to me that the products from Bath and Body Works have "Finished product not tested on animals" I swore them off...even though I'm addicted to their Cucumber Melon fragrance.  Then I converted to The Body Shop.  

The associates…

B & B Body and Paint Lp

6518 N Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78752

Dennis C. writes: Had my car hit while parked in a Parking garage.  When the insurance company suggested that I bring it in to B&B, I was skeptical.  I'm usually skeptical about insurance's "suggested" body shops.  

However, B&B did a fantastic job!  They kept the…

Doubletree Hotel Austin

6505 N I H 35
Austin, TX 78752

Angela N. writes: This hotel's lacking serious amenities. There isn't 24-hour room service; you have to hit the Denny's sharing the parking lot (which is split between Denny's, the hotel and a famous cemetery). And the Denny's is less than savoury.

A sub-par Au Bon…

My Thanh Oriental Market

7601 N Lamar Blvd Ste D
Austin, TX 78752

Edwyn E. writes: -- this location is closed -- they've moved up the street -- see the reviews for MT Supermarket for the new location.

Great selection of asian vegtables, spices, canned goods, meats/seafood, etc... Though the layout is confusing...  They are moving…

The Yellow Rose

6528 N Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78752

Don R. writes: Anyone who has spent any time with me knows I have a tick. When I find something funny, or amusing I have an internal laugh. It is completely involuntary, it is a tick, like a small version of tourettes. To me it is a little "mmmm" but on tape, and…

Johnny Carino's

12901 N I H 35
Austin, TX 78753

Michelle C. writes: Some friends of mine who enjoy the finer things in life sent me an e-mail recently suggesting an outing for a four-course dinner with wine pairings.  

"I'm in," I said.  "Where are we going?"

"Johnny Carino's," was the response.

Um.  What?

My only…

Super 8

8128 N I H 35
Austin, TX 78753

Jason P. writes: Yeah, man, this place is just great.  We stayed here after three nights at a much more fancy place in New Orleans.  What does the Super 8 Austin North have that the Iberville Suites in N.O. doesn't?  Free wireless internet (no annoying login…

Whataburger Restaurants

11135 N I H 35
Austin, TX 78753

Susie G. writes: Hamburgers= Amazing. Especially with jalapenos and cheese. Yes I know. Its a chain. but its flipping good! The place is open late late ( maybe 24 hours?) and the fries are yum. The cops always hang here if that says anything. The amount of semi…

Unicorn Moving & Storage

102 Victor Street
Austin, TX 78753

jessy t. writes: i've used unicorn for two moves resulting in one broken glass and one broken mug.  i'd say that's way better than i could do myself (i broke an entire box of bowls).  i did a price comparison before i signed up with them, and i think they were about…

KLBJ-FM 93.7

8309 N I H 35
Austin, TX 78753

Dawn M. writes: i have this love/hate affair with the morning show.  i still wake up to them every morning, but i tune out half the show.  i guess the bits they have been playing lately have turned me off....like the fake, edgy grandma glady's routine (who happens…

Austin Rock Gym Inc

8300 N Lamar Blvd, Ste 102B
Austin, TX 78753

Meredith D. writes: The main pic on here is actually of SARG (South Austin Rock Gym). I uploaded pics of NARG (North ARG) from their website.

I've been an ARGer for many years. It used to be only SARG, and then NARG was built. I have my loyalties to SARG, so that one's…

La Paletera

1100 Center Ridge Drive
Suite 360
Austin, TX 78753

Sarah M. writes: La Paletera's colorful but barely visible sign hangs quietly amid a horribly cluttered section of IH-35. Just as you approach Pflugerville, you'll find a strip-mall-lined stretch of garden-variety department, clothing and hardware stores (Home Depot,…

Kohl's

13609 N I H 35
Austin, TX 78753

Kristen F. writes: Yesterday was my first time going to Kohl's.  I'm not a big shopper, but I saw on tv that they're having a sale, so I decided to try it.

THEY ARE RIGHT!  I went crazy.  I shopped for two hours, which I don't think I have ever done before in my life!…

Pho Cathay

9717 N Lamar Blvd
Ste B7
Austin, TX 78753

carolyn v. writes: DISCLAIMER: I am Vietnamese.

The Good:
 :: cheap. when we went everything was only $2.99 and up. you can't beat that! it's like i am at a place in california!
 :: the eggrolls
 :: the spring rolls
 :: the banh xeo
 :: the pho
 :: seated quickly
 ::…

Altex Electronics Inc

9914 N I H 35
Austin, TX 78753

David M. writes: Altex Electronics is a great store for the true computer/electronics geek.  The products that are sold here probably wouldn't appeal to most electronics consumers as they tend to be a bit more specialized.  Here are a few examples of things that can…

Clay Pot Buffet

13000 N I-35
Bldg 12, #200
Austin, TX 78753

matt S. writes: Love this place, I usually go there once per month at least.. You just have to know how to make the most of it. I get pile on octopus, squid, beef, shrimp and baby bok choy and dump into the spicy hot pot. While that is cooking I make a mix of 3…