Smokey Mo's

100 E Whitestone Blvd
Cedar Park, TX 78613

Bill C. writes: As a lover of chopped beef sandwiches, I had to try this place because it's close to work.   The chopped beef here is good. Not quite as tasty as Rudy's but still quite good.   The sliced brisket is also nice and tender!
  My favorite is the Chop…

Cafe At the Spa

101 S College St
Dripping Springs, TX 78620

John B. writes: Coffee Good (Seattle's Best).   Gigi's is better!
Food Ok.  Tends to get over cooked or severed cold if it was supposed to be hot and warm if it is supposed to be cold or some combination of 2 of the 3 possibilities.  3 out of 4 times the order will…

J.C. Penney Portraits

11200 Lakeline Mall Dr
Cedar Park, TX 78630

matt S. writes: Battle of the Upsells!! We got a coupon in the mail for a $5, 20-minute sitting and 3 free photos at JC Penney the other day. We geared up for battle today knowing full well that this was a thinly-disguised ruse to reach deeply into our pockets using…

Buddy Al's Take N' Bake

143 Exchange Blvd
Ste 700
Hutto, TX 78634

matt S. writes: Tried a new format tonight, take-out pizza that isn't cooked.  I don't get the concept after going there.. We picked up an uncooked pizza with chicken, jalapenos and artichoke hearts for about $12.  We took it home and cooked it in the oven and I was…

Leander Public Library

401 Municipal Dr
Leander, TX 78641

Chris J. writes: This library is fantastic.  Great service and great staff.  The selction could use a little help but a staff member has told me they get new books in regulary.  This library has great potential.

China Dynasty

2110 New Slaughter Ln
Manchaca, TX 78652

Michael M. writes: This is a friendly, small Chinese restaurant in the HEB strip mall at the corner of Manchaca and Slaughter. It's a pretty typical Chinese restaurant, with one exception: they say that there is no MSG in any of their food. If you're like me, and you…

Manor Downs

9200 Hill Ln
Manor, TX 78653

Jessica S. writes: Resist the temptation to stop at the Flea Market and keep going to Manor Downs.

You gotta go. You gotta go for the experience. It's cheap fun. (Well, could be cheap, depending on how keen your betting skills are).  I've never been to any races…

Graham Central Station
Neighborhood: Pflugerville

1717 Grand Avenue Pkwy
Pflugerville, TX 78660

Nicole S. writes: I went to Graham Central Station recently. I was so pleased that no matter what style of music my girlfriends and I like it was there. Country for me, Karaoke, coyote ugly type bar, top 40, retro and live music on Saturday. The drink specials are…

Kb Home

1101 Coopers Hawk Path
Pflugerville, TX 78660

Larry M. writes: Affordable, yes, but the probably the most basic and economically constructed homes around.

You can find great deals with this builder, but you get what you pay for. I wouldn't recommend them if you have other choices in the same price range.

Northeast Metropolitan Park

2703 Pecan St
Pflugerville, TX 78660

Kristen F. writes: Wow!  We spent the morning out here around the park, cycling and checking out the scenery.  It was gorgeous!  The park is well-designed for parking and for cyclists, and the people around there were super nice, waving to passerby.  What a nice part…

Tinseltown
Neighborhood: Pflugerville

15320 Fm 1825
Pflugerville, TX 78660

Susie G. writes: For a big theater, with tons of parking and the latest in the new releases, come here. No indie movies, sadly, but enough big blockbusters that you can usually find something to watch. They have an arcade though where you can easily blow some dough,…

Interstate Lanes Bowling & Sports Boutique

3101 N I H 35
Round Rock, TX 78664

Cody R. writes: I went here because I had a coupon...... even with the coupon it was still one of the most expensive Bowling Allys I have been to. It's out of the way, kind of run down, filled with unsupervised kids, and its overpriced. Not to mention we had to wait…

Sirloin Stockade

1723 N I H 35
Round Rock, TX 78664

Jess R. writes: I was in the mood for a buffet.  We were on our way to Ryan's, but decided to try Sirloin Stockade instead.  I'm glad we did.  It had a nice buffet with lots of food.  We were there on a Saturday night and were able to find a table for two and a…

Souper Salad Restaurants

2601 S I H 35
Round Rock, TX 78664

matt S. writes: Have you ever been introduced to someone somewhere and they made absolutely no impression whatsoever?  You can' t remember what they said, what there name was or what there face looked like?  If you have had that feeling, you may have eaten at Souper…

Joe's Crab Shack

2401 S I H 35
Round Rock, TX 78664

Rick M. writes: this is a great place for a beer after work, There is just not enough Girls there

Vans Outlet Store

4401 N IH-35
Round Rock Premium Outlets
Round Rock, TX 78664

jessica s. writes: I bought my friend's son the most kick-ass present a one year old could get-crib shoe Vans at the Vans Outlet.  They are black and white checkered slip-ons with a soft leather sole just for babies.  I'm telling you, this kid has been pulling so much…

Chili's

4401 N IH 35
#2001
Round Rock, TX 78664

p d. writes: Sooo, I find myself in an outlet mall in Round Rock.  I HAVE to go to Chili's.  What can be better? Getting lost in Hutto.. (for the record, please do not, i repeat..do NOT get lost in Hutto..)

That aside..we decided to grab an adult beverage or two…

Hooter's

2700 S I H 35
Round Rock, TX 78681

Gabriel D. writes: Austin sucks so bad at times that Hooters seems like an appropriate place for dinner on a Sunday.  I ordered a piece of key lime pie, but for some reason it was locked up and they couldn't serve it to me.  oh well

Bo Asian Bistro

2711 La Frontera Blvd
Round Rock, TX 78681

sofia g. writes: WHAT A SURPRISE!!!  My friends and I actually ran into this place looking for another restaurant in the same complex.  The venue is very zen, not full, BUT the food was actually very good!  BUT it took a while before the food came out.  Nonetheless,…

Soho Lounge
Neighborhood: Downtown

217 E 6th Street
Austin, TX 78701

Kristen F. writes: I was here for a little while this past weekend.  Like the other reviewers said, there really isn't anything that makes it stand out- music, atmosphere, prices and clientle are all the same as the rest of sixth street.  If you're bar hopping, there's…

Coyote Ugly Saloon
Neighborhood: Downtown

501 E 6th Street
Austin, TX 78701

Gretchen P. writes: Have you ever found yourself dancing on the bar at Coyote Ugly with a cocktail waitress in a confederate flag bikini and looked up to find a crew of your white-haired colleagues also in town for a conference walk in for the show?

Yee-aah, just…

Serranos Cafe & Cantina Downtown - Symphony Square
Neighborhood: Downtown

1111 Red River
Austin, TX 78701

Amber T. writes: Somehow I always forget about poor Serrano's in favor of Trudy's or El Mercado, or a million other places. Their food is pretty reliable. Nothing out-of-this-world, but when you're hungry for tex-mex it delivers. Their queso is quite good and has…

The Day Spa & Salon At Barton Creek
Neighborhood: Westlake Hills

2901 S Capital of Texas Hwy
Austin, TX 78701

Marylou F. writes: I really like their facial there. It is very relaxing and my skin glows at the end. The mani and pedi are ok not the best, and the brow wax is decent. The service is good and they take walk ins as well.

Pizzeria Papparazzi
Neighborhood: Downtown

607 San Jacinto Blvd
Austin, TX 78701

Marc R. writes: I met the owner and he is a nice guy. He and his wife are hard working people.  I enjoyed the pizza.  The ambience was interesting.  I wish them nothing but the best.

The Melting Pot
Neighborhood: Downtown

305 E 3rd St
Austin, TX 78701

David A. writes: Went to the Melting Pot for my 13 year old's birthday.  She had been there before and really wanted to go.  The restaurant has nice aesthetics and they put us into a private room which was very comfortable.  

The wait staff talked us into doing one of…

Walgreens
Neighborhood: Downtown

I 35 Cameron Road
Austin, TX 78701

Kristen F. writes: For the love of Pete, don't ever go here to get a prescription filled.  This Walgreens is the closest one to my house, so I gave it a shot.  The manager is totally sweet and is always chatty (without being too chatty) with my husband and me, so I…

Karma Lounge
Neighborhood: Downtown

119 W 8th St
Austin, TX 78701

Susie G. writes: I went speed dating last night. And while the experience ranked up there as one of the weirdest in my dating life, the bar it was held at was a little weird as well. All the daters were sprawled out on loungy type things or high tables all over the…

Hoffbrau Steak
Neighborhood: Downtown

613 W 6th St
Austin, TX 78701

Marc R. writes: Old old  old Austin.  There is no menu to be handed as you take your seat. There are approx three entrees and  3 side to order from. Of course they have been serving Austinites for over 70 years. WOW, the food is good, the service is good, the whole…

Residence Inn Austin Downtown
Neighborhood: Downtown

300 E 4th St
Austin, TX 78701

Andrew G. writes: Moved to town Feb 1 in a RUSH... My California-based manager, perhaps feeling badly - or perhaps suggesting I do what she would do in my shoes - said to stay at the Four Seasons for a couple weeks until my belongings could arrive and I could find…

The Pita Pit
Neighborhood: Downtown

619 Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78701

Lumiere M. writes: This is a follow up review on my first experience with the Austin downtown Pita Pit (which was accidently posted under the 2350 Guadalupe Pita Pit).

To recap, my main concerns initially were:

- The wait
- The hummus and baba ghanoush
- The price

Well,…

Wiki Wiki Teriyaki downtown
Neighborhood: Downtown

609 Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78701

Jeremy K. writes: This place is way not deserving of a two-star rating which it has right now.

It's not spectacular, but as someone who eats downtown lunch several times a week it has a few notable strengths and is thus deserving of this upgrade review.

- the bento box,…

Piedras Negras

Taco Truck
Pleasant Valley & Ceasar Chavez
Austin, TX 78702

Angel Q. writes: I took 3 adult women to this taco truck at 2am.
The food was pass-able,n I must warn you DO NOT eat on their grounds.
I  think they must not realize that they have 2 benches out next to their truck or something . . . there was, what seemed like the…

Nuevo Leon
Neighborhood: East Austin

1501 E 6th St
Austin, TX 78702

Marc R. writes: OK,, so last night Kimberly and I ventured over to Nuevo Leon. They were having a political fundraiser.  The place was packed.  We decided to try something different.  Tamales, guac, queso and stuffed japs,,  OK, so it wasn't  that different. The…

El Arroyo Sign

1624 W 5th St
Austin, TX 78703

Bob R. writes: My Yelp friend, Jaye J., uses the term "AustinLand (TM)" to identify those institutions that represent  the ethos of Austin or if not quite that, then those that are at least Austin icons. Some of these venues she has tagged as over-rated, an…

YMCA of Austin

1100 W Cesar Chavez St
Austin, TX 78703

Larry M. writes: This bare-bones, meat and potatoes kind of gym (complete with indoor pool) probably has one of the best locations for a gym on Town Lake just west of Lamar.

The facility, however, doesn't match that new and shiny gym feel like Pure Austin, and was…

Flying Tomato

1600 W 35th St
Austin, TX 78703

Michelle C. writes: After having lived a stone's throw away from this place for many years, I finally got around to trying it.  I'm so glad I did!

I got a pesto pizza (my favorite!) with mozzarella, goat cheese, and Italian sausage.  Oh. So. Good.  It was exactly what I…

Factory People
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

1325 S Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78703

Riley B. writes: Real fashion in Texas! This place so rawks! It's is all about the lifestyle not just the threads

Austin Flower Co

1612 W 35th St
Austin, TX 78703

Michelle C. writes: The gimmick of this place is that it's supposed to be a flower wholesaler - i.e., no service (no arranging, delivery, etc.) but cheap prices.  But even their wholesale prices don't seem all that great to me (they also offer higher retail pricing for…

Anthony's Laundry & Dry Cleaners
Neighborhood: Clarksville

1113 W Lynn St
Austin, TX 78703

Larry M. writes: This tried and true Clarksville establishment MAY (?) have lost my best purple shirt, but I'm not holding it against them until I have proof.

Walkable for Clarksville residents, the old school cleaners still uses a rotating contraption where you pull…