Sad to see this shop go. But excited to see what moves in…read more I saw that they were going out of business. Knowing that they are having 40% off everything in the store, I wanted to take advantage of it. I do have a cabinet full of seasonings right now, so I wasn't in dire need of anything specific. Rosemary is my favorite herb, and I use it for everything. On everything. I did find a small jar of Rosemary so I did get that. Also they had a lot of packets of dry mix of chip dip, or gravy. Figured I would grab the gravy one too since it was on sale. I can use it for maybe a steak dinner with mashed potatoes. Cashier was nice. Parking was easy.

Staff was rude, when I asked if they had any garlic, the girl there was very rude and asked me to…read moreleave. The whole place was overwhelming and smelly. -1/10

My partner and I took a road trip out to Dripping Springs today to visit TX hill country olive oil…read moreco. The space is beautiful. We signed up for their guided tasting experience which was amazing! So educational and informative. In addition to the special edition olive oils & balsamic vinegars curated for the tasting, we were allowed unlimited samples of their infused flavored olive oils as well, which were absolutely delicious! This place offers quality olive oils and balsamic vinegars at very reasonable prices. We ended up taking home several bottles- their Sola Stella, Terra Verde, & Sicilian olive oils as well as their Traditional Balsamic and Bourbon Balsamic. After the tasting we enjoyed a light lunch at their bistro, which was delightful. Farm to table, fresh food paired with a bottle of Chardonnay made for the perfect end to our experience. Highly recommend!

My wife and I enjoyed the olive oil tasting. Interesting learning a bit about olive oil making and…read morethe history of olive oil. Definitely gave us a better idea of what true olive oil should taste like (most store-bought olive oils are adulterated with seed oil). We also were able to taste three of their specialty balsamic vinegars, which were outstanding. I left with a bottle of their wild cherry balsamic to mix with my next old-fashioned drink at home. Their bistro serves a great menu. We sipped on their tasty wild cherry and peach sangrias (made with their balsamic vinegars) and thought that their lemon caesar salad with chicken was excellent. We might come back here for lunch if we visit the area again.

The Herb Bar has moved! Now located central (close to Bird Bird Biscuit) I love getting fresh herbs…read morefor tea blends! The variety here is phenomenal. They had some cool room & body sprays which Im looking forward to trying! The service is still an issue. The women working her lack customer service skills and generally etiquette for a business..

I've been coming to the Herb Bar for years, but my recent visit truly stood out. A few weeks ago, I…read morewas helped by Kassidy , and I honestly can't say enough good things about her. I explained my struggles with anxiety, and she was more knowledgeable, compassionate, and understanding than any professional I've worked with before. She holds no judgment, just compassion and guidance to healing. I've had trouble sleeping for years, and Kassidy took the time to really listen, educate me, and support me in a way that felt deeply personal. She has such a thoughtful understanding of what it's like to be a woman dealing with anxiety, and that made all the difference. I came back today just to see her again and thank her for the help she gave me. It is such a relief to find someone who truly cares, understands the suffering that comes with anxiety, and genuinely wants to help. Kassidy is an absolute blessing,and the Herb Bar is lucky to have her.

One of the best customer experiences. They cut the meat exactly to your specifications. Also, they…read moregive suggestions for what kind of meat and cut would suit a certain dish! I was so impressed and they always do it with a smile and "thank you beta." Feels like I went to my neighborhood market in India. Keep it up guys

Best place to get fresh lamb! I come here every week to satisfy my desire for a good lamb meal!read more

You need any votive candles, tall candles for ofrendas (altars), Mexican blankets to keep you warm…read moreor lay down at Blues on the Green, or looking for Virgen de Guadalupe statues/rose spray/candles/all the things? You need to come here. I do not know another shop like this in Austin where Cantu's has been my go-to for the 21 years of me living here. This is a rare gem of a store in South Austin that you have to know about if you don't already. This is a very unique, quiet, and calm place to come in to whether you want to browse or you are curious about a consultation at Lee's Healing Center (located inside the shop in the back). When I need red mal de ojo bracelets (what are ojo bracelets, you ask? They are for protection! Look it up!) for myself, friends, or even for my baby nephew Cantu's has got them. Yup! She carries baby bracelets too to give to a newborn baby or any one who has small wrists to be honest. You will want to really take your time here when you arrive as there are so many things to see. Books, candles, prayer booklets, trinkets, statues, and tarot cards (also in Spanish!) can be found here. There should be no rush when you are here so take your time and gather all the things that call to you. Parking is located in the back of the small yellow building. Entrance is in the front off of S. 1st street. Be sure not to park in the convenience store next door where the sandwich shop is at. You will be towed! Be sure to say hello to Virgen de Guadalupe on the side of the building. The mural is beautiful (and old) but worth the stop to check out and maybe get a selfie with her. She really shines off of S. 1st Street!

I did not feel the energy of love and light from this, this felt very creepy and I'm concerned that…read morethis is being done to other women in the community. I went into the store today to buy some candles and Mr. Cantu also told me that they did cleanses which interested, he told me he did an oil cleaning so I waited for him to be available after my purchase. We went into the back room and he explained that the oil cleaning consisted on oils and herbals sprays that have to be applied on the body and that he also used an egg and a lime. He also said that I needed to take my clothes off and only leave my underwear, which raised some concerns and made me feel really uncomfortable. I think that if he is going to be Performing this kind of ritual on a woman, there needs to be a woman practitioner in the room while this is being done And he should also offer some sort of gown or a sheet for the Client to cover themselves with. The whole thing felt very unprofessional. Has this happened to anyone else??

Need herbs? Garden of Ancients probably has them and in many different forms. If you're not big on…read moreprescription medication and want to go more of a naturopathic route, this is the place for you. Do your research first and know what you want because not all of the people helping will be able to give you solid answers about things. They may utilize Google right in front of you, lol. It is a very friendly laid back environment. Eclectic environment. Also of note the building in the back away from the street, down a long driveway...so don't go looking for your average storefront. It's more of a house with garden areas. Have fun!

I miss Garden of the Ancients the most out of all of the places I don't get to visit anymore since…read moremoving away from Austin. They always had what I was looking for, no matter how random, and they're always super nice and happy to help out.

Past & Co. has quickly become one of my favorite local spots. I absolutely love their fresh pasta,…read morecheeses, and sauces, everything tastes high quality and thoughtfully made. They also offer frozen meals, which is such a great option for easy, elevated dinners at home. I haven't tried those yet, but it's definitely on my list for my next visit. What really makes this place stand out, though, is the staff. They're incredibly personable and knowledgeable, always helping me figure out portion sizes or giving recommendations. I usually end up staying longer than expected just chatting with them, and I always leave feeling good about supporting a local business. If you're ever in need of fresh pasta, this is 100% the spot to go.

I'm half Italian and take it very seriously. Pasta must be perfect. No compromise…read more Guess what? They get it!!! The pasta is made fresh daily and it shows. Always a nice variety that pairs nicely with whatever style sauce I make be making on a given day. Super nice people. Cute little store-you're in & out. Lots of dessert choices too. Pricing is incredibly reasonable.