My friend works as an engineer at SpaceX, and I've always been curious and wanted to do the tour…read more Unfortunately, they require 72 hours' notice to get approved for a pass. Since it was my last day in town and I was headed to the airport later, we didn't have enough time to arrange it. Instead, he suggested taking me to Boring Bodega, which is located literally across the street from the SpaceX Bastrop Facility, so at least I could snap a few photos from there. I was seriously confused at first because pulling up to Boring Bodega feels a little like stumbling into a pop-up oasis in the middle of rural Texas. This place looks more like the entrance to a country fair than a cafe. Off to the side, a row of food trucks greets you like an informal welcome committee, their colorful signs and picnic tables giving the place a casual, anything-goes vibe. Lol. Then you walk inside... and suddenly it makes sense. Boring Bodega is a unique "future fancy" grocery store and community hub located in the heart of Hyperloop Plaza. Owned by Elon Musk's Boring Company, the place blends like a full-service market with a modern, tech-forward aesthetic. Think Silicon Valley startup energy meets Texas roadside market. Walking aisle to aisle, you realize this place has a little bit of everything going on. One section feels like a boutique grocery market, stocked with high quality snacks, pantry staples, and grab and go foods. Another aisle carries drinks of every kind like sodas, energy drinks, sparkling waters plus a massive beer and wine selection. They even have shelves dedicated to pet food and pet supplies, which makes sense because people seem to hang out here for a while. Toward the back you'll find a his & hers barber shop, which caught me completely off guard in what I initially thought was just a convenience store. There are also spaces designed for community hangouts and games, and outside you'll spot pickleball courts, making it feel less like a store and more like a social hub for the surrounding tech campus. My friend also mentioned something pretty cool. Apparently, there's a tunnel employees can take from inside SpaceX that connects underground to Hyperloop Plaza, so employees there can pop over here without even going outside. Not sure if that's insider privilege or just peak Elon-universe infrastructure, but it definitely adds to the whole futuristic vibe of the place. And yes--they also do made to order sandwiches and light cafe items. Since it was my last day before heading to the airport, my friend and I grabbed a quick lunch here. I ordered the $10 Falafel Veggie Pita and my friend went with the $13 Carne Asada Protein Bowl. The portions were massive and the quality was fresh. Overall, Boring Bodega is one of those places that defies easy categorization. It's part grocery store, part cafe, part hangout, and part tech campus convenience hub all sitting across the street from SpaceX in Bastrop.

LOVE the bodega! They have healthy snacks that are hard to find elsewhere and if you go on Fridays…read moresometimes they have vendors and free samples. Not a huge fan of their matcha, but their pizzas are good, snacks are GREAT, and they have cold beer on tap after a certain hour.

I attended a conference at this event space. It's fairly easy to find though the signage was a…read morelittle confusing. There is ample parking. The AC was too cold. We all were in sweaters and wrapped in blankets and still uncomfortable. Also the restrooms could use an update. They are small and limited. Overall it was a good event space just needing a couple tweaks.

Wow No outside food/drink rules are crazy here…read more Dude at front door was over zealous with a player who was walking in to play with her energy drink This place is worse every time we come back Parking sucks Long as lime to get in Seating sucks too This joint is not an inviting place to bring a team

Pickleball on a beautiful morning, sun shining, fun people, and a friendly competition / great…read moreworkout? Yes, please! I was invited to meet a friend to play on a recent Friday morning at ORSC and it was so much fun! The courts are new and beautiful, as are the surrounding grounds, it's centrally located, and while I didn't make it in to check out the clubhouse, there is indeed one onsite. I hope to return next visit to Austin. If you're lucky enough to be invited by a member or a friend of one, don't hesitate to go... enjoy!

Visited this place for their open house and could feel the energy as soon as I walked in. Tons of…read morepeople, live music, food trucks, cool bar area, nice branding and 3 solid pickleball courts with TVs / lounge areas on the side. Definitely seems like it could be a nice club to join if you're willing to shell out the cash (roughly $1k to join and $1k per quarter).

I love Dreamland where always have a great time where today even had live music. There are lots of…read morepickle ball courts, two mini golf courses, food on site, and beer sold by the ounce. They have a wall of spouts where can try different brands of beer. There is also a large fancy splash pad and playground for the kids. It's very family friendly and make sure to find the chicken coop. Mini golf is divided by the Dream Course (for little ones) and a much harder Challenge Course. Both are designed well and will challenge your putting skills. They have a few pickle ball courts enclosed to escape the sun and 12 outdoor ones. There is artwork scattered all around the property and recommend exploring them all. The art gives the place coolness and a great vibe. Lots of parking and noticed a few EV spots to plug in your vehicle.

Very fun spot for all kinds of interests! There are mini golf courses, pickleball courts, foods…read moredrinks, indoor and out door space to hangout with family and friends. For mini golf, there is a challenge course and a dream course. The challenge course has three different difficulty levels you can choose from. We did the difficulty course and it was so much fun! The dream course was fun, but short. There are also pickleball courts available! When we were there on a Sunday it was very empty on the courts so lots of space available to play! I would recommend this for family and friends gathering!

Super fun super dog friendly bar. Came to watch a Texas basketball game during March madness…read more Friendly staff, food truck out side isn't bad at all. I only ordered queso but the other food looked good. Staff is super friendly and energetic

We must have driven by Bouldin Acres dozens of times and pretty much had no idea that it existed…read moreuntil some friends suggested it as a meetup spot to watch the World Cup last weekend. There's this huge building that looks like an unassuming co-working space, but it turns out that there is a whole fun world behind it! They have a great setup: there's a little playground, a paddle board court, corn hole, etc to keep kids entertained and they had a huge screen set up to watch the game. And tents! Thank you for having tents and misters! The ambience is spot-on. Overall, we were happy with everything that we ordered to eat. The buffalo cauliflower bites were a bit too saucy, but nice and smoky. The CM Chopped Salad--which was NOT chopped--had a ton of good veggies and a fun dressing. Our daughter managed to finagle two orders of chicken fingers and those were slightly better than the normal junk that comes out. Cold beers on tap, Aperol Spritzes on a hot day--what is there to complain about? We were glad to be leaving when we did because the place was starting to get slammed and rowdy and not as appealing, so be mindful of the partying witching hour. But for a late afternoon World Cup meet-up with friends, this was a good time. Four stars.

Drifters x PicklePub shares a lot with each other and has a lot to offer on the Menchaca strip. At…read moreDrifter's, you can grab yourself a coffee in the day or a cocktail at night. At PicklePub, pickleball enthusiasts can rejoice as there are two outdoor pickleball courts and a plethora of draft beers on-site. The shared courtyard has plenty of seating and tables, food trucks, a large LED screen perfect for sports and the occasional live band. During the crawfish season, they host weekly crawfish deals where for each drink purchased, it gets you a pound for free! Beezer, the owner of both businesses, made a thoughtful gesture by checking in with each table to see how guests were doing--a warm touch of hospitality that didn't go unnoticed!

This is the first time I even heard of this place but wanted to try it out. There are pickleball…read morecourts and another bar inside wiry neon lights and a big screen TV. The bathrooms are easy to find, outside labeled Banos. The drinks are a bit pricey for the area but it's a nice space right off bar central on South Menchaca. Some beers on tap and specialty drinks. The bartender was friendly and it's very chill. Very Texas with it being outside and strings of light. The band was a spitfire of kinda country but with spice. I'll be back. It's a fun find.

I normally don't post reviews at all, but I feel like other families in our community should know…read moreabout our experience with Dripping Springs Racquet Club's private pool rental. We rented the private pool for our son's 2nd birthday weeks in advance. In the days leading up to the party, I called multiple times with questions. No one answered. I left voicemails. I called again the day of the party. Still nothing. When we arrived, the pool was completely green, covered in algae and debris, and clearly not in a condition that was safe or appropriate for a children's birthday party. We had to scramble to completely change our plans while trying to explain to a group of excited toddlers why they couldn't swim. What disappointed me even more was how the business handled it afterward. Rather than immediately apologizing for what happened, taking responsibility, and acknowledging how upsetting it was, their response was defensive. They suggested we had "differing perspectives" about the condition of the pool and emphasized their maintenance procedures instead of addressing the condition that was right in front of us. They also criticized me for mentioning a charge dispute and public review instead of recognizing why a customer would be frustrated after an experience like this. Yes, they refunded the money, and I appreciate that. But a refund doesn't replace a child's birthday party, the time and effort that went into planning it, or the embarrassment of having guests arrive to an unusable pool. I'm sharing this because accountability matters. Mistakes happen. What defines a business is how they respond. An immediate apology and ownership would have gone a long way. Instead, I was made to feel like I was somehow the problem. I'll let the attached photos and videos speak for themselves.

Staff is phenomenal! Facility is beautiful, instruction is excellent. The variety of amenities is…read morestellar, you cannot find these offerings elsewhere all bundled together and if you can, you cannot find them at the same great rates!

10/10 would here again. Amenities were clean and spacious, though didn't check bathrooms. But…read moreFriday 2 hour play for $8 cannot be beat.

Eastside Paddle is a fantastic indoor court located right off Airport Boulevard in East Austin…read more It's pretty similar in structure to most other courts where you can both walk in or reserve. We're not too sure how busy it gets here but would still recommend reserving anyways. The parking lot out front is pretty tiny but we got lucky with a spot, just expect to circle once or twice if needed. The inside is very nice and so was the front desk person. Reserving was a tad tricky online but check-in was a breeze. They do offer both indoor and outdoor courts so keep that in mind when you book for options sake. The courts themselves are great. Very clean and well maintained with a side area for bags or anything you don't want on your person. The whole vibe of this place is very Austin, in a good way. They have an upstairs area where it looks like you can hang out as well as ping pong tables out front. This feels like a very community driven place if we've ever seen one. Eastside Paddle Club is a great place to reserve a court and play some pickleball and if not for living up near The Domain this would probably be our go to spot. If you're in the East Austin area and unsure about where to start your pickleball journey then look no further. This is the place to go!

We came here a week ago to play pickleball a week ago and very much enjoyed it. It was easy to…read morefind. The courts were fun to play on. Staff was friendly. Prices were reasonable too. They also had plenty of parking as well. We would come here again. Well done!

Easy reservation system. Check in at the front desk. Sometimes they move your court. Make sure you…read morechoose tennis or pickleball. There are 8 courts and it's only $8 an hour. I had a great time. I'll check out the lessons. Parking is plenty. Haven't used the bathrooms and it's kinda hike from south Austin (25 min) check the weather too.

I'm a regular attendee here on Friday evenings. I've made several friendships over the last couple…read moremonths and have been blessed by this community! They have the courts broken down so that beginners can play and not feel intimidated. But, even if a more advanced player plays someone who is new, this community is more than willing to still have fun and even teach you things along the way. I highly recommend Cranky pickle.

I love this place. Everyone is like family there. I've made many new friends here. I've had great…read morelessons and attended many clinics, and I always enjoy and learn a lot. Cranky Pickle is the best. Highly recommend.