Big Daddy's
Neighborhood: Hyde Park

45th and Duval
Austin, TX 78751

Eric B. writes: Don't be frightened by the little trailer by the dumpster...  they have a great variety of toppings and tasty veggie hot dogs.  Their main focus is on regular hot dogs, bratwurst, etc but we have not tried them.  My favorite topping is the grilled…

Galaxy Cafe South

9911 Brodie Lane, Ste 750
Austin, TX 78748

Lorena O. writes: Sex on a Plate!!!

I'd read a lot of positive reviews about the French Toast here and Holy Cannoli did it deliver!  The sexiness that came on that plate was amazing.   First a piece of multigrain toast with banana on top, then another piece with…

Shogun

1807 Slaughter Ln W
Ste 225
Austin, TX 78748

Jeff K. writes: This place looks downright scary from the outside, but once you get past the fact that it's in a desolate strip mall, you'll have a great meal.

The sushi was fresh and delicious, and the service was pretty good, too.  We were the only people in the…

Avenue B Grocery
Neighborhood: Hyde Park

4403 Avenue B
Austin, TX 78751

amber s. writes: I don't like sandwiches. I don't like cold food. If you offer me a sandwich I will frown and turn up my nose at you.

And then I'll offer to go have lunch at Avenue B.

So, there's sandwiches and then there's sandwiches. And on days that need to be…

Tamale House

5003 Airport Blvd
Austin, TX 78751

Don P. writes: 10,000 years ago when ravenous Pliocene clams roamed the wetlands and migas grew on trees, eggs were free and breakfast tasty like Chewy's mom.

Sin happened and France surrendered... but you can still get a little bit 'o heaven at Tamale House for…

H-E-B Grocery Store

1000 E 41st St
Austin, TX 78751

Mr Doctor X. writes: Knowing my taste for the improbable and the absurd, my good friend Alexius recently informed me of a most peculiar establishment.  I am speaking of the place where, in my friend's own words, "everything is better."

Well, I went to this shop, by god!…

Scooter Revolution

112 E North Loop
Austin, TX 78751

Mike S. writes: I am one of the mechanics at Scooter Revolution.  While I've had no
experience with Chase (he is not a customer), I can address the
experience that I had with the actual customer.

There's a review in this section written by Chase that bears no…

Master Gohring's Tai Chi & Kung Fu - Austin Texas

6611 Airport Blvd
Austin, TX 78752

Clifton J. writes: I would like to bring to your attention, an Excellent Martial Arts School in the Austin, Texas area, Master Gohring's School of Tai Chi & Kung-Fu.

I have attended Master Gohring's School of Tai Chi & Kung-Fu for over three years. I currently have my…

T&S Seafood

10014 N Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78753

Jaye J. writes: Oh yeah, I'll be back.

Salt and pepper mixed seafood? Hello to my new lover. Good lord, I could have eaten 2 orders of that. Evidently, there are scallops in it. I would have no idea because *someone* I was with ate them all before I could realize…

The Natural Gardener

8648 Old Bee Caves Rd
Austin, TX 78735

Marla C. writes: Just so you know, every one of the native Texas plants we purchased at Natural Gardener and have planted is THRIVING. I have to believe it's because of the loving care the staff gives to their products because--I assure you--I'm not the world's…

Sunset Valley Farmers' Market

2300 Jones Rd
Sunset Valley, TX 78745

Rachelle R. writes: I loooooove kicking off the weekend by shopping here.  This is what I love:

- tons of vendors
- the food seems to be a little cheaper than other farmer's markets
- the Austin Boxer Rescue is almost always there
- several vendors that carry humanely…

Abuelo's Mexican Restaurant

2901 S Capitol of Texas Hwy
Barton Square Creek Mall
Austin, TX 78746

Kevin N. writes: If you're anything like me, you know how alluring it can be to wish each of our dining experiences were like scenes in movies you never forget:  sweeping, cinematic, full of the deepest reds and coolest blues, the type of stuff that would make you…

Rudy's Country Store & Bar-B-Q

2451 S Capital of Texas Hwy
Austin, TX 78746

Kimberly K. writes: "I am sorry, ma'm, but we don't use the 'F'  word around here."

After a few visits to Rudy's BBQ, you, too, will be proudly, "Extra Moist."

FYI: I know that Rudy's is in cahoots with Yelp because I saw a large sign that said "Real People ... Eat Meat"…

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Neighborhood: Circle C Ranch

4801 La Crosse Avenue
Austin, TX 78739

La G. writes: Boys: If you have done something terribly wrong, take your girl here after a nice brunch. The landscape is gorgeous and the flowers are so beautiful, even you will appreciate their existence.
Women: Drag your man here if he has done something wrong.…

Vin Bistro

1601 W 38th St
Ste 1
Austin, TX 78731

Tara M. writes: I used to eat here a lot to avoid traffic when I worked in the area.  They have great Happy Hour food specials: 1/2 price appetizers from 5-7PM in the bar area. I highly recommend the Crab-Shrimp Cake Napoleons or the Risotto Dolmas.  I can't count…

Java Noodles Restaurant
Neighborhood: Oltorf/East Riverside

2400 E Oltorf St Ste 14-15
Austin, TX 78741

Angel Q. writes: Delicious cuisine that is not usual for Austin.  I think all the asians  that come to austin and work for Dell, IBM, Motorola, or other super corporations come in F.O.B. and bring all of their relatives, lucky us. We get to eat yummy exotic cooking!…

Evangeline Cafe

8106 Brodie Ln
Austin, TX 78745

Allison P. writes: "Hey there, Cutiepies!" This is how we were greeted at Evangeline. I just want to give this place a big ol' hug.

5 stars.

Okay, maybe I am being a bit rash. But I have now eaten there enough times to give this place an accurate rave review. I'm no…

Thriftland

512 W Stassney Ln Ste 107
Austin, TX 78745

Alexandra L. writes: One day, at Thriftland, I found a pair of 1970s South American, tan leather boots for $12.  To go with the boots, I found an Eddie Bauer green plaid, wool skirt for $6.  What happens when I put them together?  A kick-ass, unique ensemble for $18.…

D K Sushi Restaurant

6400 S 1st St
Austin, TX 78745

Lisa A. writes: Q. What do you get when you cross Andrew Dice Clay, Don Rickles, and a drunk Korean man?

A. DK Lee's alter-ego, aka "Sushi Pimp"

Around 7 p.m. every Monday DK starts his karaoke disco pimp schtick/floor-show by:
1. laying the ground rules (don't steal…

Texas Land and Cattle

5510 S I H 35
Austin, TX 78745

Joseph p. writes: Texas Land and Cattle has the best steak I have ever had.  

The smoked sirloin has more flavor than you would ever guess and they match it up with really good sides.

I challenge anyone to find a more delicious steak.  If you do, please let me know.

Krispy Kreme Donuts

701 E Stassney Ln
Austin, TX 78745

Jefe R. writes: My God, do I love donuts.  Homer Simpson and I share that in common, like you would not believe.  And these, the Krispy Kremes, are the end -all, be-all of donuts, the kreme de la kreme, if you will.  The Uber-Donut.  I would give anything to be able…

Madam Mam's

4514 W Gate Blvd
Austin, TX 78745

Foolio I. writes: Madam Mam's Noodles & More -- I wonder how many guys have stumbled into the place thinking it was a brothel.  Wrong type of noodle service, fellas.

It's been commented on before, and I'll mention it again -- the ridonkulous pink exterior is an…

Austin Books & Comics

5002 N Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78751

Susi R. writes: : Look

You are in a strip mall parking lot.  There is a door to the west.  The shrieking of traffic on Lamar is at your back.

: Open door

You open the door and walk inside.  There are brand new comics directly in front of you.  To the north, there are…

Bistro 88
Neighborhood: Rollingwood

2712 Bee Caves Road
Austin, TX 78746

Allison P. writes: I had such a wonderful evening here with 4 of my girlfriends. We had planned on going to dinner at another place, but when we heard there was a 2 hour wait, we quickly moved our dinner to Bistro 88. They quickly accommodated us and didn't mind that…

The Parlor

100 E North Loop Blvd
Ste B
Austin, TX 78751

Liz W. writes: Most of what this place has going for it is a rocking jukebox and cool cachet, without being overly self-consciously hip.  The location is in the heart of North Loop, one of the cooler areas in town.  The jukebox is so far the best one I've found in…

Flightpath Coffeehouse
Neighborhood: Hyde Park

5011 Duval St
Austin, TX 78751

Justin B. writes: I'm going off the rails on a coffee train!

I've been drinking a lot of coffee lately. The other night, I thought I was going to have a heart attack. I just couldn't calm down.

But maybe I was agitated due to the jack-asses in the coffeeshop: talking…

South by Southwest Conference

Austin, TX 78751

Ryan S. writes: Ah, South by...

Never have I ever seen such ridiculous collections of trend-whoring douchebaggery than during the time you're in town.  First the sideburn-and-wide-rimmed- glasses explosion that comes in followed shortly by the cracked out…

Little Deli
Neighborhood: Crestview

7101 Woodrow Ave
Austin, TX 78757

Don P. writes: Chicks dig me 'cuz I eat at Little Deli.  

Ok, that's a lie... but not the part about eating at Little Deli.

It's a great hole-in-the-wall find.  Lucrecia sold it to Tony V., a good dude whom I've known for a long time.  Tony wisely kept the food the…

Zinger Hardware & General Merchant

2438 W Anderson Ln
Austin, TX 78757

jessica s. writes: I've got a plan.  You know how people get married to get their green card?  My plan is to get married so I can register at Zinger Hardware (and Crate and Barrel and Target).  It's time I get some good kitchen stuff and more tools.  

After all these…

Tacodeli

12001 Burnet Road
Austin, TX 78758

Christine A. writes: Oh cowboy taco, I love you so.  
You big hot handsome hunk of fun.
I like to pick you up and bring you home in the early afternoon.
I like to munch your warm tortilla and nibble your juicy, tender meat.
Your vegetables are sweet and tasty.
Your spicy…

Red Bud Isle Park

3401 Red Bud Trl
Unit Cr
Austin, TX 78799

Colby B. writes: Put simply, Red Bud Isle is my favorite place in Austin.

Dalmatians are associated with fire fighters because they used to escort the horsedrawn fire engines through the streets of London. Dalmatians were chosen because they had the speed to keep up,…

Mozart's Coffee Roasters

3826 Lake Austin Blvd
Austin, TX 78703

Brian F. writes: Mozart's has great decks, great views, and pretty good coffee. I like to get the bottomless cup and then try all the different blends. Four or five cups later and I'm good to go. One of these days I'm going to try a suicide and mix all the flavors…

Galaxy Cafe
Neighborhood: Clarksville

1000 West Lynn
Austin, TX 78703

Don P. writes: I feel like Christopher Columbus stuck on the "tumble" cycle in a huge-arse drier... I'm all excited about discovering a new place and then realize that the native Americans (Michelle C.) have been here for a while.   And the cycle repeats my very…

Nueva Onda
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

2218 College Ave
Austin, TX 78704

Clarisa R. writes: This place is a little hard to find - tucked in the corner off of Congress, where the road forks - but I'm happy I eventually did find it. I met up with a friend one early morning for the "best migas in Austin" (according to the Chronicle in 2004,…

Daily Juice Company
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

1625 Barton Springs Rd
Austin, TX 78704

Douglas S. writes: I'm havin an organic love affair with Daily Juice.  There I said it.  

I sneak off to be with her.  Sometimes I lie about where I'm going.  She always builds me up and supports me.  She never criticizes or naggs at me.  She makes me feel special and…

Summermoon Coffee Bar
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

3115 S 1st St
# 1B
Austin, TX 78704

Justin B. writes: Every time I think of this place, I get "Brother Wolf, Sister Moon", by the Cult stuck in my head. It is there now, as I type this.

I've been here twice, and I'm still not quite sure what to make of it.

The first time, I (thought I) was getting over…

Botticelli's
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

1321 S Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78704

Kimberly K. writes: Small place, where is the beer garden? The waitron points and says, "Out back."  So we go in search of a garden of beer.  The place expands with an outdoor seating area, a stage, and it all feels private and shady.  

However, there are  only 3 beers…