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Rockin' Ride

4413 Nixon Ln
Austin, TX 78725

Lisa A. writes: After finally going through all my pictures of the Yelp Rockin' Ride Dive Bar Spectacular I can't help but point out that there's nothing else quite like this experience. I rode the bus to school everyday growing up and the only thing similar about…

Miller Blueprint Co
Neighborhood: Downtown

501 W 6th St
Austin, TX 78701

Kimberly K. writes: Architect's scales, engineers scales, foam core board, drawing leads, triangles, portfolios, USGS topo maps at different scales of different land masses of Texas, subivision maps, aerial photos, color scans onto canvas, small drafting boards, tape…

Washburn's Town & Country Cleaners
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

1423 S Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78704

Michael T. writes: Good prices and greater customer service. After the second visit they recognize my car as I drive up and have my clothes waiting for me before I make it in the door. Fast service with a smile. A SoCo original.

Mr Notebook's Inc
Neighborhood: University of Texas

2401 Rio Grande St
Austin, TX 78705

Ian A. writes: It has taken me about two weeks to get the courage to write this review. . .

My laptop was working fine one day, and the next morning would not boot. We had a talk: "Why won't you boot?" "I can't find my hard drive!," he said.

I knew it was a matter of…

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…

Nelda's Tailors

6929 Airport Blvd
Ste 134
Austin, TX 78752

randall h. writes: My mother and I have been using Nelda for as long as we can remember. The work is always spot on and Nelda is very friendly. Highly recommend to anybody needing alterations at a reasonable price.

Comet Cleaners
Neighborhood: Downtown

501 W 15th St
Austin, TX 78701

Erika G. writes: I must attain superpowers that only work inside Comet Cleaners, because I instantly become Invisible Girl every time I drop my clothes off in the morning. There are several female workers in here that, quite literally, won't say a word to me when I…

Austin Shoe Hospital
Neighborhood: Downtown

720 Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78701

Leslie L. writes: I go to the Shoe Hospital on Burnet. They do good work, but they're spendy. One time I left thinking I should've just bought a new pair of shoes. I'm not saying they don't do good work - I'm just saying you might go broke trying to save money.

Buda Postal Services

1645 Main St
Ste D
Buda, TX 78610

Jay R. writes: Mike and Tammy run a tight ship: shipping, receiving, packing, printing, copying like the best of Kinko's without the surly college kids who are just riding the clock.

BPS just won the "Best Small Business" award from the Buda Chamber of Commerce for…

UPS Store

2541 S IH 35
Ste 200
Round Rock, TX 78664

Ken K. writes: In the year 2007 you would think everyone knows how to send a package by UPS. Well, I don't, never did it. I needed to send a package for a replacement of a broken scale, and used UPS. I walked into the Round Rock location with the scale in an…

Austin Photo Imaging
Neighborhood: Downtown

605 W 4th St
Austin, TX 78701

Larry M. writes: This INCREDIBLE find tucked away in the SW corner of the warehouse district is the trusted graphics and imaging house of photographers like National Geographic photographer Robb Kendrick.

Robb sent me here when I wanted to purchase one of his prints,…

Ecology Action of Texas
Neighborhood: Downtown

707 E 9th St
Austin, TX 78701

Minnie T. writes: I love coming here. My friends know me as a recycling freak show so this is my home away from home. I seem out of place when I drive my Xterra right next to all the Priuses but then my recycling bumper sticker saves the day.

Everything is so…

Sweet Cleaners
Neighborhood: Downtown

613 Congress
Austin, TX 78701

carmella m. writes: took some scrubs to get sewed to fit and they did a great job! highly recommedthem,.

Austin Circle of Theaters
Neighborhood: East Austin

701 Tillery St
Austin, TX 78702

Susie G. writes: ACOT ( Austin Circle of Theaters) is one of the most wonderful things that has ever happened to the Austin theatrical community.

If you are a struggling theater artist, this is the first place you should go . Anyone who is anyone is an Acot member.…

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…

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…

Obsolete Industries Inc.
Neighborhood: East Austin

2207 East 5th Street
Austin, TX 78702

Alexandra L. writes: Located on the east side, this place is one of the best hosts during E.A.S.T. (East Side Studio Tours), which takes place every November. Both years I've gone, their cheese nacho, sausage, and beer keg supplies are seemingly endless.

What they…

East Side Pedal Pushers
Neighborhood: East Austin

1100 E 6th St

Austin, TX 78702

Ben P. writes: This is a great little bicycle repair shop. I have a newer bike that has served me well on many trips around town lake. Well, at least it had until around a week ago when my rear wheel got knocked out of place. I walked home and took off and reset…

Sandro Cocco Violin Studio
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

1508 1/2 S. Congress Avenue
Suite C
Austin, TX 78704

Alexandra L. writes: This is a bona fide small-time luthier shop. Sandro studied with the respectable Chimneys Violin Making Apprenticeship Program in Pennsylvania, but he is a Roman at heart, and he will bust out with a golden, operatic voice when you're least…

Golden Slipper Modern Boot & Shoe Repair
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

1903 S 1st St
Austin, TX 78704

Nick M. writes: I bought my wallet at Work Clothes and More in 1996, as a young man of 14. I love it - its leather was been worn smooth, and it fits perfectly into my pocket.

So I was devastated when I accidentally sent it through the washer and dryer, and its…

Hot Rod Web Design
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

1313 S Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78704

Nancy A. writes: the Gals @ Hot Rod Web Design are awesome at executing your ideas...They have a quick turnaround, and will not "nickle and dime" you to death. Even better, they dont charge a monthly rate, you just pay for the hosting which in my case was about $10…

The Texas Clothier

2905 San Gabriel St
Austin, TX 78705

Mike S. writes: I have been in Austin for over 20 years and have yet to find a men's store as exceptional as The Texas Clothier. They have impeccable customer service and even better clothing. They get to know you on a first name basis and remember everything. They…

Oakwood Cemetery
Neighborhood: East Austin

1601 Navasota Street
Austin, TX 78722

Alexandra L. writes: This is Austin's oldest cemetery, with burials dating back to the 1830's. These days, you see so many of the perfectly manicured cemeteries with the evenly spaced, well-polished gravestones.

The older section of Oakwood cemetery is just as painted…

Trinity Child Development Center

5801 Westminster Drive
Austin, TX 78723

Christiane E. writes: When I lived off of Berkman Drive, Trinity was my first choice for child care! Gloria had been the center's director forever and was truly committed, heart and soul, to every child in the building. She made a personal connection with every family…

Ace Custom Tailors
Neighborhood: Far West/Northwest Hills

3720 Far West Boulevard
Austin, TX 78731

Meagan M. writes: I'm on the shorter side (5'5) and these days, it seems that most women's pants are made for Amazons with 37" inseams. So obviously, I need my pants hemmed for those times I am not going to wear 7" heels. Ace is definitely the place to go. They can…

Parkcrest Cleaners

5507 Parkcrest Drive
Austin, TX 78731

Mike B. writes: Now....maybe I'm biased, but....If you have the means, I highly recommend this cleaners. The prices may be higher than your every corner cleaners, but the quality far exceeds any cleaners you will ever go to. Being a family owned business since…

Apple Moving
Neighborhood: Brentwood, Allandale

6709 Burnet Ln
Austin, TX 78736

Susie G. writes: A friend joked about her movers who showed up three hours late and stole some of her things. Needless to say, I wanted my first time with movers to be a fairly painless one.

After my yelp desperate plea for affordable, non skeezy movers, Apple moving…

Fed-Ex Kinkos

5601 Brodie Ln
Sunset Valley, TX 78745

Membrane S. writes: I've actually had pleasant experiences every time I've been to this FedexKinkos, and I've been here ALOT. The employees have always been responsive and helpful - maybe Kevin N. went in on a bad day? I've never had to wait more than a minute or so…

American Cleaners
Neighborhood: Spyglass/Bartons Bluff, 78704 (South Austin)

1500 Spyglass Dr
Austin, TX 78746

Paul L. writes: These guys are great. I have been using them for 4 years and maybe I got 1 broken button. The rates are great and there is only a one day turn around. If you get there before 830 am they will be ready after 5 at no extra charge. How can you beat…

Westbank Dry Cleaning

3300 Bee Cave Road
Suite 650
West Lake Hills, TX 78746

Linda A. writes: Don't you hate the smell of clothes that have been dry cleaned? Those chemicals, how the buttons on your favorite shirt disappear? I've got the the place for you - these guys are the best. The shop itself smells like clean laundry, not chemicals.…

El Sol Logistics

1114 Regal Row
Austin, TX 78748

Dawn B. writes: looking for a white glove company to move your fragile furniture? need to store your piano but afraid to use one of those public storage facilities? el sol does it all. i work with them on a daily basis and can personally recommend their service.…

Fine Stitch Alterations by Jenny Lee
Neighborhood: Hyde Park

4000 Avenue B
Austin, TX 78751

p d. writes: This itsy bitsy alteration shop is located right off Avenue B on 40th street on a side of a building and owned and operated by one lady, Jenny Lee. She's friendly, efficient, and reasonably-priced. An added bonus is being able to "walk" my errands…

Restoration Shop
Neighborhood: Allandale

5453 Burnet Rd
Austin, TX 78756

Dawn B. writes: the restoration shop does amazing repairs on furniture and home accessories. they can fix most dings, scratches, cracks. i've sent them antique mirrors with missing chunks and they return like new. simply amazing.

the price they charge is very…

Fleshman Appliance Repair
Neighborhood: Crestview

1716 Richcreek Rd
Austin, TX 78757

Don P. writes: Tom lives very close to me and gets outstanding reviews on yelp. So when the little freezer at the coffee shop went out, there was no question who I'd call.

However, we were a little concerned that it might be more cost-effective to just buy a new…

Tammy's Cleaners & Alterations
Neighborhood: Allandale

7327 Burnet Rd
Austin, TX 78757

Dennis C. writes: My dry cleaning bill usually consists of men's shirts, so this is the basis by which I judge a dry cleaner. Do they get the starch correctly? Do they do crappy stuff like break buttons or drip bleach on the shirts? Do they complete the order on…

Perfecto Cleaners
Neighborhood: Crestview

7104 Woodrow Ave
Austin, TX 78757

Rachel M. writes: I took 10 items in to Perfecto, and only paid about $30. That's pretty amazing, especially since the shirts were only $2 each. All of the items look great and the staff were very friendly. I will definitely be going back.

Bright Horizons

2411 W Braker Lane
Austin, TX 78758

Lani Y. writes: We moved our son to Bright Horizons after the wonderful lady who was watching him moved away. She was amazing and we had to look long and hard to replace her.

In one way, BH is just like other centers but in the little ways, it's much better.

The ratio…

Robert Flowers Piano Technician

Austin, TX 78798

Chris G. writes: Robert did a great job tuning my piano. I had bought it very cheap, and the strings were ridiculously out of tune. He had guessed it hadn't been tuned in 15 years, but I would have guessed never. He quickly got that thing playing in the right range,…

Atom Consulting

Austin, TX 78799

John D. writes: Atom Consulting is a locally owned and operated web design and web application company. While that doesn't make it unique in this town, I speak very highly to the degree with which the company works to satisfy clients and customers, often going…

Texas Disposal Systems Landfill

3016 Fm 1327
Buda, TX 78610

Alexandra L. writes: I'm on the verge of being three decades old, and I had never been to a dump until this morning. Boy, had I been missing out!

Yesterday morning, we woke up determined to clear out all the demolition wreckage that had been sitting by our driveway for…

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