Alright, so it took me about six years to return to this place because I had some major PTSD from an employee (who still happens to work here unfortunately). However, this time was a lot different and I was able to find the perfect gifts for my friend's birthday as well as fun items for myself. It seems like the selection has remained the same although Atown is keeping up with current and modern trends. For example, there were a lot of ICE based items tucked away as well as current celebrity crushes who are on everybody's minds. The coolest thing I found was a James Talarico candle but other than that, a lot of the items that were for sale were pretty kitschy and I believe they are the same wholesale items I have seen before. I must shoutout the incredibly helpful service from Audrey who went above and beyond to help me find items for my friend's birthday. She was super sweet, and I would've been wandering around the store aimlessly if it wasn't for her direction. Additionally, she even came up with combination gift ideas which was pretty sick. Atown is lucky to have her! I think my PTSD is no longer because of her assistance. Great store, unfortunately high prices. However, no one does it like Atown! read more

Shopping local for stocking stuffers for the wife and the former teen. Shana was with me so we separated, this place has so much stuff, almost too much, it can be overwhelming and you know you missed things. There are 3 or 4 separate areas you can visit and they have things from locally made earrings and art to coasters, desk plates, rubber ducks of famous people, religious candles with random famous people, funny socks, clothes, and so much more. The staff is friendly and outgoing, they even had a woman at the door greeting you and offering you a hand basket if you wanted or needed one. There were 3 or 4 cashiers and at least one lady walking around greeting you and seeing if they could help. It is pricier then your chain store but the products are cooler, unique, and many times locally made. Things you can't get at other stores or amazon. Like so many places, it's one downside is parking. It is a small lot, if you part in front you basically have to back in to spot blocking traffic or back out into traffic. There is a small side lot that is better but you basically have to 3 point turn out of that spot. Always willing to pay a bit more to support local. We don't get out of our area/comfort zone much but we do love this place. #Supportlocal read more

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The girls working here are so nice and helpful. The store has so much fun Austin and Texas merch. Love the socks sans coasters. read more

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Theeee best gift and souvenir shop in the city! They've actually won the award for it. It's a pretty big shop with a ton of gift ideas for everybody. Don't even both going to those mini convenient stores. This shop has so many different style shirts, and prints in all sizes. I was finally able to find a cool Austin shirt that fit me perfectly. They have some pretty delicious sounding jams, mustards, rubs and sauces. There's lots of magnets too, along with ceramic cups, books, jewelry, candles, lotions, purses, and snacks. I spent some time perusing, and got quite a few things. You could easily loose track of time in here. It's a must stop for tourists, and for residents bringing gifts to friends and family. read more

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Atown is a nice place to check out when you are in Austin. It has a lot of different items that would be good for a gift for someone or your self. Alot of nice Austin products. Prices are reasonable. Staff is nice. Parking is not bad. Location is right off Burnett. It is a good place to check out if you are in need of an unique gift. read more

Love Atown! Great selection of Austin items, unique gifts and fun finds. Love to support local businesses and this is one of the best! Visiting? Stop in. You won't be disappointed. read more

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What a cool store! I stopped in to kill time before a dinner reservation because I had been curious about what this place was. It is a HUGE store with pretty much every local Austin or Texas themed gifts you can think of. Imagine all the products of the Armadillo bizarre and all the products of the shops on Congress all in one location. They have jewelry, bath products, food, kid stuff, clothes, UT stuff, candles, makeup, plushies, and more. If you need a gift for someone and you're not sure what to get, you'll find something at Atown. We left with socks, mustard, a candle, a hair clip, and Christmas ornaments. What a fun place to browse! read more

I wanted to update my review with a picture of Molly in her bandana! It's so soft that it doesn't even bother her to wear. Everyone said how pretty she looked too! read more

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Love this store! So helpful and the merch is fantastic! Great spot for gifts. The shop keepers are great at suggestions. Also helpful with wrapping. read more

Atown is definitely THE place for gifts for anyone in your life...or yourself! They have any, and every thing you could imagine. If you can't find something here, you won't find it anywhere! There is a wide range of finds at all different price points, but some of it does tend to fall on the higher end, however, most everything there is so unique and fun! The staff is super friendly, and very dog friendly! They brought our boys a big handful of snacks, which kept them busy the entire shopping trip. They also have beer, wine and snacks available, and utilize the honor system for drinks while you shop, which shows that they have the true Austin spirit, and treat everyone as friends in their home. read more

This is THE place to go for Austin souvenirs. It is deceptively large, with several different rooms to wander through, all packed with different types of kitsch and quirk. Prices range widely, so you can find something for everyone, from $1 cheap gag items to expensive handmade pieces. It's a great place for gifts and easy to kill forty minutes in while waiting for a dinner res at Peached Tortilla next door. It's definitely helping "keep Austin weird." read more

Really neat place, there are lots of unique and niche items along with touristy things. They were doing free gift wrapping for the holidays so that's cool! Prices are pretty steep, but you will likely find what you're looking for and need. Employees kept to themselves while I shopped and the one at the register was friendly and able to carry on a fun conversation which is refreshing for retail. read more

Not your typical souvenir shop! This is a must stop for your trip and I guarantee you will find something for yourself or someone you know. I appreciate the staff helping me sneak my Christmas gift to the car and also for the free beer ! read more

My friend was in search of local postcards and picked out this place. They have postcards and then some! I think we spent an hour looking through everything. So many fun little gifts and souvenirs. We especially got a kick out of the themed energy drinks. read more

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Super cool gift and souvenir shop. I'm visiting my parents and decided to bring stuff from Austin without having to go downtown and found this place on Yelp. Lots of unique and artsy stuff. Very eclectic and quirky designs, some that my parents or kids I wouldn't want gifts for but funny nonetheless! Got a couple t shirts, mugs, coasters for my parents and was decently priced, similar to most souvenir shops. Service was great as they also gift wrap your purchases and also offer gift receipts so very much appreciated! Located on Burnet parking is a bit tight so may have to look around for parking. read more

If you want to get lost in a sea of souvenirs, in Austin, go to Atown. There is so much STUFF! If you're having trouble looking for a gift for someone, trust me they probably have it. I went over to go sticker hunting and was met with a lot of stickers. Let's say I got my austin stick fix. Staff is stupeur friendly too! read more

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Okay so let me start with the customer service. . My family and I were just browsing around and one of the workers (sweeeetest lady) came up to us and offered us a drink. My son was so excited! This store is perfect when you're looking for a gift but you don't know what to get! They have an AMAZING selection of everything. The prices are also good. Nothing outrageous. We actually found pieces that were cheaper here than other stores. Do yourself a favor and visit read more

I took a friends rec and visited Atown on a Tuesday morning. I was immediately greeted by a lady who offered wine for me and crackers for my busy toddler. I definitely wanted to stay awhile! The shop is filled with unique gifts for every kind of person of all different passions. There are snacks, accessories, home goods, books, and art that I have never seen before. If you want to attempt to summarize Austin, you can come here and see for yourself :) read more

THE place to go for unique Austin gift items. If I'm buying something with a funny slogan, unique toy, bedazzled wine glass, stocking stuffer, bridesmaids gift.... I go there. It will take at least an hour or more to look at everything. Huge store that's always busy. read more

I could spend hours exploring in here. Got a magnet, stickers, an ornament, and several T-shirts. The staff gave me INCREDIBLE recommendations. I wish we had come here on the first day of our visit. Everyone was so nice and the selection of gifts offers something for everyone. read more

This is absolutely the most wonderful place to get souvenirs, as a tourist and also when you live here it's an excellent place to buy gifts for your friends. Now, after mulling around the store for probably 45 minutes, one of the co-owners came and brought my friend and I an ice cold glass full of Budweiser beer. This is such a wonderful Austin tradition and place to be. You really do feel so welcome here. The gifts are often locally made, and they're incredibly humorous and creative. My friend, who came here from Baton Rouge Louisiana, told me that this store is actually like shopping in a Real life "Meme!" i'm super thankful that Austin has a place like this, it's a great place to spend time, to find some humor, and to get somebody that you love something very special. And maybe that special person, as actually yourself ;)) read more

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Inside Atown is a chock full of Austin and Texas culture things. Coasters and mugs of Austin places, like the Hi, How are you? frog, Congress avenue bats bridge, You're my butter half, various Austin murals. Piles of Austin T-shirts. Walls of unique socks. Weird pillows with famous people on them. Merchandise with famous (mostly liberal) folks: AOC, RGB, Clinton, Kamala Harris, Joe Biden, Obama. This place truly embodies the Keep Austin Weird vibe. And the surprise bonus of visiting this place??? The store has a cat! That day, we found the cat napping so happily on top of stacks of youth t-shirts, seemingly oblivious to us goo-goo-gaa-gaa-ing him (or her). read more

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I'd been so thrilled to finally get over to this much raved about shop. And it is just, apparently, loaded with goodies and gifts. I was excited to get shopping done. But then a woman came up to me and said that people had been stealing from them and I could put my purse in my car or in their basket they had for everyone's purse. Oh and they had a camera on the basket full of everyone's purse so mine, of course, would be so safe. Hum...they don't trust me and I hardly trusted them. Who's to say that just anyone might not take a fancy to my handbag and help themselves? Oh but we have a camera. Well, if cameras protect property so well, why not just install more in the store? Oh, the lady added, when queried, I could put my purse in my car and just carry my phone, my keys, and my wallet in my hands. It's okay, A-town. I can shop elsewhere. Apparently many people love shopping there. I would be one of them if you could discern a less offensive way of dealing with petty theft aside from looking at all customers with distrust. They say buy local... avoid Amazon. Well, I've been trying. I got in my car and drove to this shop to begin my holiday shopping a little early. Oh well. I understand the store policy, Irene. You claim to be able to protect my valuables but not your own. I highly recommend revisiting your policy and perhaps consulting professionals. Too bad your security cameras only 'protect' my property. read more

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This place has it all! They have souvenirs, crafty gifts made by local folks, local tshirts, bumper/laptop decals and sticker, and much much more. They also have a wall of socks. Yes, a sock WALL. They carry so many funky and cute things you will probably need a good hour to explore everything in here. I'm not a big shopper and I absolutely hate shopping during the holidays. With that being said I loved this place so much I actually look forward to going back!! The store is not big so that helps keep it less overwhelming. The employees are nice and helpful. The parking upfront is minimal and kind of dangerous so please beware! I highly recommend everyone go here at least once - Austinite, tourist, or whatever you are! read more

Absolutely love this place as a fun shop to walk around on the weekends and for fun random gifts! Definitely recommend stopping in

Super cute store! Great place to get gifts. They have something for everyone here, so A-town has been essential in my Christmas shopping strategy for my family and friends who are especially difficult to shop for. A lot of their products are made by local artists/vendors (you will find a lot of the same products at Blue Genie Art Bazaar when it is open). That said, everything is pretty pricey- but because it is largely going to local vendors, I don't mind spending the extra read more

A-Town is a charming shop with everything you can imagine and much more! Excellent selections!!

A must see to stop and shop so many fun items you will definitely find something for everyone on your shopping list ! Love the quirky items to choose from ! My daughter loves her new Musgraves bag !! Thanks again ! read more

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I went in with a friend, I am not white, my friend is. We walked around looking at everything. I was sending gift to San Francisco. I started noticing I was being followed around the store until my white friend joined me then it stopped. I did buy some tee shirts and left. I will not go back or recommend this place to anyone. read more

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Me and my friend are in school and we came here to get something for my sister coming home from another state and I was looking for some clothes and as we were browsing an old lady employee started to follow us and ask us a bunch of questions and stalking us and was assuming we were going to steal and called the police on us for no reason but other than that it was a good store read more

Super cool shop! Definitely worth checking out - lots of gifts and neat items! Do want to touch base on the accessibility. I would say it's definitely not wheelchair accessible. I was in there with a stroller and could barely get around. We maybe got to see half of the items. It was more stressful than enjoyable at that point. Would definitely not go in with a stroller again. Don't see how it could be wheelchair accessible at all (no exterior ramp, stairs inside that have no ramp, aisles very close together - very sharp turns). read more

I went in here for a last minute gift and it was so fun shopping here for something unique and fun. They have a huge card selection, and everything from novelty socks, candles, graphic tees, kitchen accessories, jewelry, journals, local art prints, and tons more! They have a lot of Golden Girls things and a whole section dedicated to El Arroyo, haha. They will gift wrap for free! read more

Great selection of everything from t-shirts, candles, jewelry, stickers, housewares, baby gifts, clothing and more! I love the wide variety of items at a variety of price points. Today I got an awesome Texas T-shirt and some jewelry. I wanted to see some items in the locked jewelry case and the sales associate was so helpful and patient. I live my new earrings and bracelet. Each time I come to Austin, Atown is on my shirt list of places to shop! read more

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This store is so much fun and has unique gifts, candles, artwork and much more. I'd like to shout out an exceptional employee named Brenda. Everytime I'm there, she's so sweet, helpful and just a joy! Today she showed me some artwork that I would have missed and I absolutely love the pieces I purchased. Thank You Brenda, you put the "serve" in customer service -Maureen Scanlon read more

[Yelp 365 in 2014 Challenge - 363:365] LOTS of good stuff to be found at Atown (one of the sister stores to The Blue Elephant). The place is packed and stacked with mostly Made In Austin wares. From bedazzled boxes...clothing...a magnificent "nail bar" (all brands and colors; amazing selection!)....accessories galore including some really funky, fun shades...some local "art'...posters...and many other various chotskies. Great customer service...no pressure and very helpful...AND they even offer you cookies and drinks while shopping. Score! Atown is a great store to take your time to peruse items and find many things you just HAVE to buy that you had no idea you even needed or wanted! Some of their items are overpriced (particularly the clothing in my opinion) while others are a phenomenal deal (e.g., see the entire wall of $5 handmade in Austin awesome costume necklaces and earrings!). Atown is a great place to shop for yourself, easily find a gift for that gal you never know what to buy, and don't about the guys too - what dude couldn't possible love a guitar shaped spatula or a set of stone coasters with various Austin iconic pics on them?! Seriously. ;) read more

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My sweetheart scored a home-run this year when he purchased small gifts and stocking stuffers for me at Atown. He must have been getting advice from some of my lady friends, because this is far beyond his usual madcap dash through the pre-wrapped, department store re-giftables. I love the locally made jewelry and quirky little toiletry items I received. Well done, sir. Alicia K's, Karen B's, and Dawn H's reviews cover just about all you need to know about why Atown is awesome, but here are a couple more reasons. I went in January to return one xmas gift item that I knew would go unused (a ceramic to-go coffee cup covered in Vespa prints; I don't drive a scooter or have a fetish for them) and came home with 2 big bags of fantastic sale items, from stylish party dresses (80% off, what?) to earrings and Austin/Texas pride Ts. Bonus was that it was time for me to buy a new Go Local card, so I got an extra discount off non-sale items (10% off clothing, 5% off the rest) and a free OPI nail polish. Score!! Someone needs to throw a party soon so I can try out all my new Atown glamour goods! read more

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I love fun gift shops, and this one is one of the most interesting I have ever seen. First, there is plenty of parking on three sides of the building (facing Burnet, facing the side street, and in the back lot). The store goes on and on with different rooms, walls, displays...it is a great place to mosey around and hunt. I saw hilarious greeting cards, printed socks galore, drinking-themed goods, magnets, postcards, desk signs, decor, t-shirts with all sorts of Texas and Austin sayings, kids and baby stuff, jewelry, beauty items, etc. I purchased a gold glittery Texas car magnet with a heart cut out where Austin would be, Texas printed socks, and a t-shirt for my dad (I won't elaborate in case he reads my review before I see him next week). The staff was friendly and gift-wrapped the shirt for free at the register. I am so glad this was on the weekly yelp last week so I would know what Atown is when I was driving along Burnet yesterday. read more

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Was one of the worst experiences ever,at first me and my friend walk into the store and immediately one employee with black curly hair glasses and a mask starts following us. As we continue to walk throughout the store for 15 minutes she continues following and pretends to looks at shirts and other arrivals of clothing. Eventually she confronts us and asks what we are shopping for I respond that we are just looking around as my friend said that he had seen a cool hat that he had wanted. She continued to try to get us closer and closer to the exit as if she assumed we were going to steal something and eventually we just fellt so uncomfortable that we had to leave. I would give 0 stars if I could read more

Kind of expensive, but so worth the money!! They have so much cute stuff like earrings, accessories, candles, and t shirts. Austin themed things and small business goods. Great for gifts or just treating yourself! I also love that they change out their stuff often, so there's always something new in the store :) read more

This was actually a really cool place. Fun "gift shop" type of stuff. There's obviously a Willie Nelson resurgence, because they had a lot of stuff with his likeness. Saw a lot of him around Austin. Lots of neat "keep it weird" items. The sock wall was super neat, lot of awesome funny socks. Only draw back was the prices. Maybe I'm old school and still expect pre inflation Covid related prices. For gift shop related items tho, it was a little more than I'm willing to spend for random items. It's definitely worth a visit!!! read more