TLDR: Fantastic toy shop with a huge and carefully curated selection. Wide variety of price points…read moreand fun for all ages. A few play areas plus a coffee shop. This toy store is the bee's knees! I thought I was taking my kids to a place for them to have fun but I ended up loving it as well. Aside from constantly running around to put back whatever my 2-year-old pulled off the shelf, I had a great time. Here's why this store rocks: SELECTION/CURATION: Fantastic selection. The store is pretty large and full of so many different things. There are your usual suspects i.e. dolls and dinosaurs but you can also find more unexpected items like a great selection of kites or a big shelf of finger puppets. The items seem very carefully curated. I noticed that a lot of their toys are from established quality brands or from overseas. Bought a little wooden magnetic train that was made in Ukraine. PRICE POINT: There are things at various price points. $100+ and under $1. So don't worry about your kids begging for a toy because there's a huge shelf of small toys (plastic bugs, balls, miniatures, and so much more) that are anywhere from .50 to $10. PLAY AREAS: There are several small play areas for kids including one that's more geared toward babies and toddlers. Aside from that, the whole store is a play area. Just do your best to clean up after them, obviously. BATHROOMS: Great bathroom situation. There are gendered bathrooms plus an all-gender bathroom. Each bathroom has an awesome diaper changing station with... drum roll please... FREE DIAPERS AND WIPES. I've never seen that before. So awesome. ALL AGES FUN: Honestly, this store is fun for all ages. There is a large rack of wacky sunglasses and a section for whimsical hats (obsessed with the Medusa hat). There are more grown-up toys like board games and puzzles (Rubik's cube and much more). There's a cabinet of collectible Matryoshka dolls. There are fun nostalgic items like a Sea-Monkeys kit. So much fun stuff to explore. COFFEE SHOP: There is a coffee shop attached to the store. It's super cute and filled with art from local artists for sale. Always awesome when you can get a coffee to give you an energy boost so you can be better at chasing after your kid. There are also two large chess sets available for use. Ultimately, this place is fantastic. I plan on bringing my family here anytime we need a gift for a birthday party. Amazon gets enough of my money already -- I'd be glad to support this wonderful shop and show my kids an awesome time while we're at it.

Saw this toy store on Instagram and it definitely lives up to the hype! Big parking lot with…read moreplenty of parking and easy access from the freeway. You are greeted as soon as you walk in and the staff is very friendly. Lots of toys, Halloween stuff, party decorations... definitely a don't miss.

"You can't always get what you want... You can't always get…read morewhat you want... You can't always get what you want... But if you try sometimes You just might find You get what you need." I went in looking for one glorious Casablanca stem, which retail for $10 to $25 at most florists in the US, IF you can find them. This is a flower that can't be found in Austin, Texas. Instead, I walked out with an armful of Casablancas - some withered, banged up and stained - for a price that was so unbelievable that I'm not even going to share it here. When I got home and appraised my purchase, I realized that I had approximately 10 mostly extraordinary stems along with several throwaways. Austin Flower sells wholesale and retail flowers to people willing to make their own arrangements... or folks like me who are obsessed with Casablanca flowers. Do not come here expecting a lot of service. Come here if you are looking for flowers you cannot find anywhere else in the city. You might be bitterly disappointed. Shopping here is a little tricky. It's not likely that you will get what you came for. Or you might walk out feeling like you've robbed a bank.

Decent selection, just disappointed by employee transparency. They market "affordable" on their…read moresign, so I came in assuming I could get something small (obviously slightly more expensive) while supporting local business over central market. Asked an employee for help making a small bouquet around the $30-35 range, mentioned I was on a college student budget. she said it would be hard but handed me some spray roses and grass filler. There are no prices listed on the items she handed me. It rang up for $50, but the employee had already wrapped it all up before pricing it. Felt I had no option but to pay. Wish there were at least a few better priced options so it's easier to support business like this, and wished the employees were more transparent. For reference, exact same bouquet at central market is about $22. Mother's day markup? Idk

This place was a find!! Husband had the biscuits and gravy (I tried a bite...happily), and the…read morestaff recommended I get the turkey sweet. They also said I should get it "pressed" like a panini, so I did. Holy schnikes, Batman!! Add to the solid food options a time warp playlist (circa 1983), and we will surely be back for more!! This is an "order at the counter" spot, yet they have a full bar and make their own caramel for their lattes. If you're in the mood for chill vibes, this should be your new go-to for brunch!

This is a decent option if you are downtown and need a quick bite. The pastrami sandwich was…read moredecent, but I felt like $20 for it is pretty steep. The interior is pretty kitschy but cute. We didn't know it, but we arrived 15 minutes before closing. The person at the register was very short with us and they started cleaning up and checking their watch as we were eating.

Wow! I keep passing by and finally went in! Clairy helped my friend and I... she's so helpful and I…read morecan't believe I haven't been in there till today!! A lot of semi precious beads and smaller beads with lots of findings etc for jewelry making! They have 50% off beads and some great sales bins!! I'm definitely coming back!!! So impressed!!

I usually order online. I have a small jewelry business, but I like to come into town once a year…read moreand see the beads in person. I wouldn't recommend doing this as the staff tend to treat you like you're a problem getting in the way of their . It's unfortunate. I really look forward to this trip but it's not worth dealing with the attitude.

This place is a hidden gem! If you're in the area, you have to stop by and make sure you have a lot…read moreof time to see everything! It's like an antique mall. We arrived only an hour before they closed, and I only saw about 1/4 of the vendors areas before they announced the 15 minutes till close. I ended up walking through the rest of it as quickly as I can and I didn't get to see everything. The prices vary widely, which makes sense, since items are priced by different vendors. I ended up purchasing a vintage frame holder, and I can't wait to go back!

If you want to bring home a mask that may or may not be cursed -- this is your spot…read more This antique mall is wild. It definitely leans toward the grotesque which makes for an interesting browsing experience. Creepy dolls, haunted masks, odd surrealist art, a lot of funky religious pieces. In regards to art, the prices seemed to be on the higher end although there is quite a bit of variety (a few hundred here, a few thousand there). I mostly focused on the art but if you're interested in smaller things, I'm sure you can find cheaper items. I did question some of the pricing -- there was a small dinosaur painting for over 3K! We were told it came from a children's museum. Seemed a bit steep nonetheless. I personally prefer to dig around small antique shops and score treasures for a low price. However, this place is just fun to browse. It's like a museum of ugly and interesting objects. If you're looking for a unique date idea, you've found it. Parents -- I wore my baby in a carrier and we had my toddler in a small umbrella stroller. Worked out fine. There's enough room to navigate without little hands grabbing super expensive objects (just keep a close eye, obviously). After our visit, I read some of the older negative reviews (10 years ago) where folks with strollers were kicked out and not allowed in. I guess they realized how much that policy can hurt them. Glad to see them wise up and start to accommodate families.

I came on a Friday afternoon as a walk-in (around1:30). I was seen by Jason immediately who spent…read moreabout 20 minutes with a friend and I talking through our options. He was very informative and even provided feedback on best looks for certain types of piercings / jewelry, given the locations. I was very happy with the feedback and even changed the piercing I had in mind while discussing. I'm very happy with my results! The piercing itself took less than 5 minutes. Jason got everything sterilized, had me confirm the location, and then we were done! It was barely a prick of heat by the time the piercing was in. I'll be back! Parking is available around the side and back of the building. The jewelry is very nice quality with assortments of hypoallergenic metals to choose from.

Phenomenal experience. I showed up shortly after they opened and Jason was friendly and immediately…read moreprovided a consultation. After providing my information and signing all consent forms he was able to pierce my naval within 5 minutes. The shop is clean, Jason was great, and I'm extremely happy with my piercing! This place has five stars for a reason.

Hello walls...ok not the new walls but the old 6 th and Lamar walls. I've had the good fortune of…read morebuy vinyl LPs, Cassettes and CDs from Waterloo. It used to be the only place you could buy the annual compilation of curated music played on KGSR Which was an incredible, eclectic station until it rebranded. You literally had to go by the store in November,stand in line and hope you got a copy of the limited CD. That's how good it was. I think the last one I purchased was from year 23 which was the last time I was at Waterloo.

I really enjoyed my visit to Waterloo Records and Video. It was one of those things I wanted to do…read moreon my recent visit to Austin and it was worth it! This store has a great selection of records and videos and the prices all seemed pretty reasonable. It was great to visit a store this dedicated to the vinyl revolution! The employees here were all pretty cool and totally helpful as well. The tight parking situation (welcome to downtown Austin) was my only drawback to my visit...other than that it was an awesome experience and I am SO enjoying my Led Zeppelin album that I purchased! Yes, they actually had one I did not already own!

Excuse the pun, but this place is literally a "hidden gem". It is located along the I35 feeder…read more before you get to Braker Lane hidden behind the Wood Spring Suites. There's about 20,000 ft.² of rock, gem and prehistoric related items here. This is the ultimate place to get your mineral fix with thousands of fossils and gemstones to choose from. But that's not the only thing they sell here. You'll also find singing bowls, gongs, T-shirts, wind chimes, insence and literature on spiritualism. There's an additional area called the rock Depot where you could buy raw unfinished minerals by the ounce. If you have a fossil, rock or gem fetish, this place is second and none to get your metaphysical fix. The photos included should get you through the door.

When we walked in they welcomed me and my boyfriend , they were attentive about if we needed help…read more When we checked out though the dude basically said nothing, he didn't include all the items either and had to ring up a separate check for them even though they were all together on the little table in front of him. He did not feel super welcoming

Upon entering and speaking with an associate Bernardo, I shared that I had purchased a watch…read moreyesterday from their South Austin store due to inventory availability and wanted to check to see the size difference with having one link removed. He checked the size for me and made the adjustment. When we determined it was too tight, I asked if he could swap it back. After he audibly scoffed with obvious frustration, he decided that he needed to check to make sure I truly purchased the watch from their store prior to replacing the link. In addition to that, he had an associate ask if he knew anything of a stone left in a cleaner and he responded unprofessionally and rudely. What an uncomfortable experience. The South Austin store is by far the better store for service overall experience. They are fantastic at that location. Make the 25 minute drive.

Do not come here they will mess up your ring terribly. I haven't been able to wear my ring in…read moremonths because they keep messing it up every time I take it in. First messed up the appraisal then the setting 3 times in a row now I have to come back again and leave it for another week. They are also extremely rude and racist towards black people.

The quality of the merchandise is good, but the customer service and administrative support are…read moreamong the worst I've experienced. If everything goes smoothly, you may be satisfied. However, if there's a problem with your order, don't expect timely communication or follow-up. Weeks went by without any updates, and multiple emails and phone calls were ignored. After waiting more than two months for a product that was never delivered, I canceled the order and requested a refund. Throughout the process, it seemed no one knew where my order was or what stage it was in. The lack of communication, accountability, and basic customer service turned what should have been a simple transaction into an unnecessarily frustrating experience. The nasty email from a woman whom I never spoken with (it was a gentleman who was pleasant but ineffective) who didn't have all the information on my circumstances was the last straw in an overall tedious tranaction. I reordered 2 of the 3 items from my original order with other suppliers. They were received in great condition - and quickly! Follow up to company comment : this woman received misinformation from her employee and I don't recognize most of what she's been told. I've never spoken to her before. Briefly, I returned two items at my own expense with no reimbursement. Each of the 3 items I ordered were over $99 w/ free shipping - so they did ship 2 (3rd one never came after over 2 mos) and 1 replacement. The comment came from my daughter and I requested to return for another. That was approved and I paid the shipping to return in good condition. I emailed well before the replacement was shipped to switch the item and followed up w/ a phone messages. As was the case throughout, there was no response until I received the wrong item. I paid to have it returned. I'll let the rest of the response speak for itself in terms of what to expect for customer service.

Responding to Brenda the owner who said my USPS package was returned because the address was bad…read more If that's the case, then their situation is even more dire. The email confirmation of the shipment contained the correct address. So how did their process, which knew my correct mailing address, get mis-addressed? Brenda's response also doesn't address the poor communication - the promised calls that never occurred. I found the same item cheaper elsewhere online.