Had a blast perusing through these independent little shops. So much selection, easy checkout…read more Found some great deals and fun stuff. Everyone was friendly! I'll definitely be back. Love Gemjunkie and All Sewn Up, but there are so many great vendors here. It's in the old Bed Bath and Beyond store in La Frontera. Go check them out!

For birthdays, baby showers, special occasions, holidays, and even just to browse for myself this…read morePainted Tree Boutiques is located in the middle of Sunset Valley in a shopping center with big box stores. Painted Tree is unique in that there are local artisans, craft makers, and vintage items you will find here at super affordable prices. Parking is never an issue when I come here to buy a unique piece for a friend or family gift. There are a lot of Austin-centric and often handcrafted pieces here. I have seen original artwork, candles, quilts, glassware, and a ton of stickers and even kids-related and appropriate finds. I recommend coming during the week but often times on the weekends the management will run specials and give a percentage off for shoppers. I would consider checking their social handles for events. I have seen several themed events that last from open to close such as summer events, mother's day, and even recently a Halloween (or holiday) themed promotion to get you inside and browsing. No need to remember vendors or take down names or booth numbers. All you have to do is grab what you like and when you check out the staff will scan and utilize their system to get you through your purchase. The staff have always been helpful and friendly.

This is super fun and approachable!! Definitely suggest, Jen is a sweetheart ask her about the wasp…read morestories

I went to a workshop hosted by Rooted Treasures Succulents and had an incredible time! The owner,…read moreJen, was kind and knowledgeable. All of the materials were provided, high quality, and customizable. I really enjoyed the workshop and will definitely attend another one in the future!

I came here to shop and wasn't expecting to find one of my favourite strawberry matcha lattes in…read moreAustin. The strawberry flavour tastes fresher than what I've had at many other places, and the matcha itself is smooth and delicious. Overall, it's a well-balanced and satisfying drink that's perfect to sip on while browsing their cute store.

The garden is super cute. They have a good selection of…read morepastries and drinks. The home shop is very aesthetically pleasing

I discovered this cute gift shop when I was in the hood for coffee. I love all their pottery and…read morestationery collections. They also have a great selection of products from local artist. It's a great gift shop for both locals and visitors. Some of my favorites gift options include the pottery mugs, cards, Texas stuffs and handmade soaps. They have many brands of handmade soaps and they all smell so good. The only reason I'm not giving a 5-star is bc most of the items I found here are overpriced. However, I definitely would recommend to people who are looking for fancy gifts! A very cute store to visit and shop.

Unmatched ceramics collections in a lovely little shop. Also carry artwork, pins, clothing, body…read morecare, and small trinkets. Great place to shop for gifts. Prices are very fair for small local artists.

Great selection of Simpsons stuff, particularly the Tree House of Horrors. We picked up a Kidrobot…read morefigure of Blinky and it's awesome! 10/10 would recommend

I went to Monkey See Monkey Do for fun with my family. We parked in the parking lot and went in…read more The store had a lot of stuff that was reminiscent of my childhood. They had some fun squishy items, dolls, action figures, and other collectibles. I felt like a kid in that store. I told my husband that I had to get out of there or I would buy everything. It was a cool store to visit and I will return to buy more fun nostalgic items.

Pleasantly surprised how much I liked proud Mary!…read more Food was good and creative, coffee was solid and the service was pleasant! Will be back!

Perhaps we were here on an off day The good- kids ordered…read moreFrench fries and they were excellent. The granola was also quite tasty. They were out of gluten free toast so the server recommended the Brekky Bowl which looked like it was be fantastic... and here's where things got weird The questionable: The rice must have been day old rice. I do not know how else to explain it. Cold, hard and tasted like it was straight out of the refrigerator. The eggs were cold and maybe that's the way the dish was supposed to be? Cold eggs and cold rice? I just can't imagine anyone enjoying day old, hard rice. It was truly bad. I'm not sure why we didn't send it back... they seemed busy and the two of us that ordered sat there bite by bite wondering if it was really something they serve. When we asked others to taste it we all confirmed- it was flat out gross. They mixed up a couple of our coffee orders - not the end of the world but just added to the overall disappointment

Something I've been paying attention to especially when shopping at a local business is customer…read moreservice and friendliness. I'm not sure if the gentleman who checked me out was the owner or a regular employee. Regardless, he did not have a friendly disposition when checking me out. (I am a woman of color for reference) he didn't even greet me which is a simple courtesy. I had to ask him "hey, how are you today" to which he didn't respond and just told me the balance I owed. My fellow friend (white male) checked out right after me and he greeted him! He also asked him how he wanted his items wrapped. (We both had the same items) If the store itself wasn't so nice and full of good merchandise/gifts I would've given it an even lower rating. To management: please know and remind your employees that even a simple hello goes a long way Edit: This seems to be a trend going years back (looking at reviews) with this business and their discriminatory practices. There are better local shops with less AI slop to patronize

Fabulous shopping place year round for Christmas, holidays, birthdays or anytime gifts. Original…read moredesign cards, t-shirts, cute or irreverent socks & mugs for yourself & kids of all ages. Lots of Austin-centric goodies, souvenirs and artists' creations. Sweet, salty & sassy options. Interesting selection of new vinyl collections! Fabulous local shopping gem.

I've been shopping at Paper Work for years. Yes, I'm a…read morelocal and this is one of, if not the best, local shops to buy "local" from a lot of locals. Over the last several months I've been decorating a shipping container and Paper Work was the first place I thought of for art. My new space looks amazing with all the different pieces I got from here and I feel good knowing I'm supporting locals rather than Target. I give Paper Work 5 stars when I wish I could give them 10. The staff is amazing, the owner is incredible and I always find something for me or for a gift. If you live in Austin, you should come here more often. If you are visiting, this is the place to shop and buy gifts for everybody who couldn't come to Austin with you.

Cute, eclectic shop off of Congress for your Austin chachkis. We wandered in here a few times, and…read moreended up getting an iron on patch and sticker. This shop is narrow, but long... there's a lot to see! Anything and everything related to Austin and Texas- jewelry, clothing, artwork, soaps, you name it! Fun shop to check out when visiting !