I went to the Whole Earth on South Lamar regularly until I crossed the river - Town Lake you…read morenewbies, not LadyBird - a few years ago. The experience was always a little dowdy, melancholy and less than. Then I went to the North Lamar location - essentially 11th & Lamar - and what a difference. First of all, clear directions and clarity around Covid procedures. People waiting at the door to guide you and help you. A chill "we have it, so don't rush" attitude prevailed. Hand sanitizer at the door along with personal help from a friendly greeter. The store itself was bright (lots of outside sunshine coming in) and clean with displays well-marked and aisles you could actually walk through. When I checked out the cashier was helpful, prompt and courteous and understood how to socially distance a friendly exchange. Look, Covid is a bitch and things will never be the same; perhaps that's not all bad. Whole Earth on North Lamar has figured out how to be safe and yet friendly with quality products, fair pricing, a clean environment and people who want to help you. Now, remember: stay home if at all possible. But, when you go out, hit Whole Earth up. You'll be glad you did.

This place has a lot to offer product wise, however it's unfortunate how unfriendly the staff is…read more You would think the vibes would be better but both times i've been here I walk in without being greeted by the staff members standing at the register area that stare at you when you walk in, don't smile, and talk amongst themselves while looking right at you. The first time I went I felt like I was borderline being followed around by staff without even being spoken to. They have a lot of potential to be great if they just had friendlier rapport with customers.

The lady at the front (greeting) went above and beyond during our visit. Everything we came in…read morelooking for was also in stock. I have been looking for specific BCG shorts and they had so many options. So happy with our experience and our purchases.

Placed an order online for pickup. It was supposed to be ready in one hour and they would text me…read more After 90 minutes still no text so I tried calling. No one answered it just kept ringing and ringing. So I tried again and FINALLY the phone was picked up but no one answered even though I could hear talking in the background. I hung up and tried again. It was finally answered by a person but he was not helpful at all and kept talking to another person about another order. It's like I was on speaker but they couldn't hear me. After about 5 minutes, I hung up and canceled my order and I will never shop there again. Horrible customer service!

I loved this Orvis store, and am so sad to see it close! My dad loves Orvis products and it was my…read morego-to for gifts for him. I guess we will now have to shop for Orvis on-line.

Fantastic Service! Walked in this morning looking for advice on locations and flies to fish around…read moreAustin, received excellent help. Then went fishing and our dog broke my brand new Helios 3 5wt rod. Came back expecting to have to send it off for repair as per Orvis' warranty, but instead they replaced it in store! Overall amazing experience at this location, will definitely return. Chris really helped us out today. Looking forward to coming back!

This is such a "chill" place. Also family oriented, pet…read morefriendly, open space, great for groups, tons of retail to peruse and amazing atmosphere. People are super friendly too. Its such a great neighborhood gathering place. The decor is very Texas like, which gives it a unique vibe. The addition of sofas and comfortable seating is a great combination and inviting living room space. I love coming here. Its one of my favorites at the square.

, Wonderful beer, wild, wonderful local feel in that and all kinds of interesting products to…read morechoose from from shoes to hats to close, etc. very very cool!!

I've been buying my bicycle accessories at Sun & Ski for about 10 years so I needed to leave them a…read moregreat review based on my last shopping experience. I decided to buy a full face riding helmet & S & S's selection was great! I picked out the helmet shown & love it. The price was the best & the sales tech's promise of satisfaction guaranteed had me buying from them instead of some on-line warehouse. I'll be back looking to upgrade my lights soon.

I dropped off my new skies to be fitted to my boots. I think Austin is very lucky to have a full…read moreservice ski shop in town. Talking with the ski guy, who also is a bicycle guy, I decided to bring my mountain bike back to get a tune up. It's been cold, so I won't miss it. The bike is taking longer than expected due to most of the guys helping out in the ski shop side. The retail area seems to have a large selection of ski goods and I ended up buying a better set of ski gloves.

Tackle shop is a great place! Couldn't be more excited they opened up right outside of Mueller. The…read moreguys/gals inside were awesome. Super helpful and didn't feel rushed. They have products that you can't find at the big fishing box stores. I will be happy to support these folks and welcome them in.

From the owner: At Tackle Shack, we're redefining the fishing experience. Rooted in community, driven by passion,…read moreand backed by expertise, we offer high-quality gear, locally sourced bait, and real-time advice tailored to your waters. Whether you're planning a quiet morning on the lake or chasing your next big catch, we’ve got what you need – from premium rods and reels to tech-forward accessories and insider tips. We're not just a store – we’re a hub for anglers who care about the craft, the environment, and the community that ties it all together. Gear up. Get out there. Fish smarter. All bass, no ego.

My wife and I came here on a Saturday and really enjoyed our time. We forgot this place had such a…read morewide variety of attractions to see. An aquarium, a wide variety of taxidermy and a shooting gallery upstairs?!?! How could you go wrong? I really dug the fish themed lights in the aquarium and my wife appreciated the variety of old school candy available. Did I mention the taxidermied human on display talks?!!?

Great times at Cabelas. Who does not like to come here walk around and look at all the animal…read moremounts and displays. The hall of horns here is amazing. It's unbelievable, the size of the Whitetail deer lining the walls. I like to walk along and read about them as each one has words to describe the each mount, how it was taken, and where it came from. There is an extensive supply of hunting paraphernalia, camping, food prep for outdoors, fishing, everything you need for being outdoors basically.

Excellent service, warranties, selection and value. Love…read moretheir store designs wherever I go! Definitely a repeater for me!

A special shout-out to Jim, he helped us look at shoes and was very knowledgeable and positive…read moreoffering great insight. Made our experience 10/10. Store itself is clean and well stocked.

I've been to this Bass Pro shop a few times. It is a fun place to be. They have lots of items for…read morehunting and fishing and other outdoor sports. It's a great place for gifts. They have clothes. They have jerky and jams. They have toys. It's a very nice store. We went there yesterday and took the kids to see Santa. They have a very good Santa! We were pleased in our child was in magic land, which is where she should be at Christmas time. The reason I'm giving Bass Pro shops four stars is because the last time I was here I brought my gun in for service and their method is that the girls in front have to disarm the gun before you can walk into the store. So even though my six shooter was not loaded, they had to look it over and in doing so they took it apart and bent the spring. They had to send my gun into Ruger to get it repaired-- and they did so. They did not try to pass off responsibility. They were very sorry that they broke my beautiful bear cat six shooter. But the fact is they did and it brought me discomfort. I will be back here to shop, but I will never bring my gun here for any reason whatsoever. As for value, some of the products are overpriced and some aren't. Just pay attention. They do have some unique items that you probably won't find anywhere else in this area. I do recommend the store, but I don't recommend getting your gun serviced here.

First time peeking through the store! I just love the amount of outdoor stuffs they have!! I was…read morejust mesmerized and enjoyed looking around! It's nice to see a nice aquarium in the store as well! Will be back for future events! :)

Came out here to shop around for my new discs. They had a large variety of disc golf discs both r…read morenew and used. I was able to trade in some of my discs and the store clerks were friendly. They had quite a variety of sporting goods relating to baseball, football, and disc golf. It would be nicer if the store would be a bit bigger. There is decent parking in a shopping center area. Pricing of the goods seemed reasonable. If you are looking for disc golf equipment or accessories and/or baseball as well, come check this place out. I will definitely come back.

Update to my previous review:…read more Mark deserves some praise alongside Devin at this awesome store. He always greets me with a smile and good conversation. I look forward to catching up with these two every time I stop by.