Austin’s best local businesses
The 27 spots we’ve checked and stand behind — the ones we’d send a neighbor to. No stars, no pay-to-play.
● Updated Sep 2
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Caribou Coffee
CafesCoffeehouse chain serving signature drinks, mochas & lattes, plus coffee & breakfast.
Great Clips
BeautyCasual salon offering haircuts for adults & kids along with professional styling products for sale.
Sally Beauty
BeautyCosmetics chain offering brand-name beauty products & supplies, including salon equipment.
Hobby Lobby
Home & GardenChain carrying a variety of arts & crafts materials, plus party supplies, fabric & home-decor items.
Sherwin-Williams Paint Store
Home & GardenRetail location for a painting supplies manufacturer of both interior & exterior products.
Paramount Theatre
Arts & CultureHistoric atmospheric-style theater offering live concerts, children's shows & movies.
SPAM® Museum
Arts & CulturePackaging, photos & an old grocery store reconstruction tell the story of the famed processed meat.
Torge's Live Sports Pub & Grill
NightlifeVibrant hangout featuring regular live music, plus 20+ flat-screen TVs & a patio.
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